Department of Georgia,
District 1
C/O District Adjutant;
Dennis P. Fitzgerald, 5750 S Coastal Hwy, Riceboro, GA 31323; 912-884-2830
10 February 2008, at East
Georgia College, Hosted by Swainsboro Post 103, Swainsboro, GA
1. Commander Kendrick called the Memorial Service to order with appropriate ceremony at 11:30 hours.
2. AL Jones, 1st Dist J/V Cmdr along with the Chaplain of Swainsboro Post 103 conducted the Memorial
Service and Blessed the Noon Meal.
3. Commander Kendrick reconvened the Joint Meeting at 13:00 hours. At
this time he recognized the following VIP’s: Dept of GA Jr. Vice Cmdr. Larry Huff, Dept of GA RECONNECT Vice Chairman
Joe Harmon, Dept of GA NEC, Ray Hendrix, and Tom Thornton, Dept A/S@A, Dept of GA PDC Al Smith and all Past District Commanders
in attendance. Dept of GA Auxiliary President Dot Thornton was introduced along with the Current and Past District Auxiliary
Presidents.
4. Roll Call of District Officers, all were present except for Sr. Vice Cmdr. G. Walker (Excused), Jr. Vice Cmdr.
G. MacDougal (Excused), S@A Dillon (Excused) & Historian Clark (Excused).
5. Roll Call of Posts(Post #--members present at mtg./trans to dept): 27- abs; 28 - abs; 36 - abs; 60-1/0; 90-2/0;
95-abs; 103-10/0
(Host Post); 108-abs; 116-abs; 135-3/0; 137-abs; 154-1/0; 164-abs; 168-1/0; 184-2/0; 188-5/0; 209-abs; 321-2/0; 322-abs; 500-5/0.
Out of 20 Posts assigned to the 1st District 10 were present with 32 Legionnaires in attendance. A quorum was present
to allow the district to conduct business.
6. Minutes of District meeting held 4 November 2007 were presented; Al Jones made a motion to accept the minutes
as they were forwarded to all Post Commanders prior to the District meeting, motion was duly 2nd by J. Harmon and
approved by these present.
7. Financial Report for period 4 November 07 to present was submitted by FO Thornton; J. Harmon made a motion to approved the Financial Report as read, motion was duly 2nd by T. Hall
and approved by members present.
8. Vice Commander’s Reports:
1. S/V Cmdr Walker – Excused, no report.
2. J/V A. Jones stated that Post 103 moving forward. Also Post 116
will be assigned to the Department “Tiger Team, “to improve their membership. See attached report.
3. J/V G. MacDougal – Excused, no report.
4. J/V C. Black, no report.
5. J/V T. Hall reported Post 28 Statesboro, is at 100% and doing great, requested they remain on Probation for at
least another six months.
9. Committee Reports:
a. S. O. Faircloth stated that Congressman Barrow would be at the Augusta VA Center on Monday, Feb 11th.
He also mentioned
HB 26-40, referencing Veterans diagnosed w/PTSD and their owning a firearm.
b. Al Jones spoke about the District Oratorical Contest. The District Contest will be held at Post 90 in Statesboro on Sat. Feb 16th, at 3 PM. Prize
amounts (1st - $300.00, 2nd - $200.00 as only two contestants have come forward at this time).
c. SAL, 1st District SAL Commander Fitzgerald stated that the squadrons presently assigned to the District
are progressing forward and encourages all Post Commanders to invites the SAL Members to the next District Meeting (4 May
2008) to vote for the new SAL District Officers. Cmdr J. Grismer of Post 135 informed the membership that the Charter of Squadron
135 has been returned by the Post and all Squadron funds have been placed into the General Fund of Post 135 as their squadron
has been temporary dissolved.
10. VIP’s
a. Ray Hendrix, Dept of GA, NEC Member; Spoke about the recent Nat. Commanders visit to the Northern portion of
our State. He stated the National Commander was highly impressed with GA and even stated he would present some of the ideas
we use here in GA to others. Ray also mentioned that GA is 32nd in the Nation in membership and 3rd
in the Region. He is not pleased with the way membership goals are determined and is presenting this fact to National. Finally,
Ray stated his is truly proud of the way the 1st District is moving forward and request that all Post Commander
be commended.
b. Larry Huff, Dept of GA, Jr. Vice Commander; was in attendance, however he requested to depart early as he was
feeling ill.
c. Al Smith, Past Dept Cmdr. Stated Post 322 has a new meeting location: the Union Hall off of Hwy 80 in Pooler.
d. OLD BUSINESS:
a. Cmdr Kendrick spoke about the upcoming
district raffle; Several Prizes have been selected:
(1). Winchester Shot gun,
(2). Bird hunting Trip, (3). Fishing Trip, (4). Rod/Reel Set
b. The tickets will sell for $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00, and
the drawing will be held on the 28th of Mar 08.
12. NEW BUSINESS:
a. A Resolution to support Joe Harmon for Dept of GA, J/V
Cmdr for 08-09 was read by the District Adjutant. R. Hendrix made a motion for
the District to indorse J. Harmon, 2nd by D. Fitzgerald and approved by membership present.
b. A Resolution to support Larry Huff for re-election as Dept
of GA J/V Cmdr was read by the District Adjutant. R. Hendrix made a motion hold the endorsement to allow time for all Posts
within the District to have the opportunity to discuss this resolution; motion was 2nd by T. Hall and approved
by members present.
c. J. Harmon brought up a discussion as to the amount the
District should sendto Department Hdqs for the Commanders Project and national Emergency Fund (NEF). J. Harmon agreed to represent.
d. G. Knapp (Post 168) stated he is concerned about the fact
that National continues to send our renewal notices to members who have already paid their dues for the current year. Cmdr
Kendrick stated that this is an ongoing problem and that if a Legionnaire has a question they should contact their Post Adjutant.
13. GOOD
of the ORDER:
a. Cmdr. Kendrick passed out 100% Membership Streamers
to Posts: #322, 321, 103, 188, 95, 60, 28 and 154.
b. PDC Smith was appointed to Chair the Nomination Committee
and he asked all interested in running for a District Officer position next term to contact him. Cmdr Kendrick stated if any
members desired to assist AL Smith on the Nomination Committee to please let A. Smith know.
c. Cmdr Kendrick
reminded all about the Boys State Program at GA Southern, this Jun 8 thru the 14th, and stated that if a Post needed
assistance in sending a Boy to this program to let a District Officer know.
d. Cmdr Kendrick invites all Legionnaires
to participate in the dedication of the Korean War Veterans Memorial Hwy (US-80) on Tybee Island, April 7th at 11:00 AM.
f. Joe Harmon stated he is working
on obtaining a Temporary Charter for a Post in Reidsville within the near future.
14.
Being no further business to come before the membership present, J. Harmon made a motion to adjourn, 2nd by AL
Jones and approved by membership. Cmdr Kendrick adjourned the meeting w/appropriate ceremony at 13:55 hours. Next District
meeting is schedule for 4 May 2008. The meeting will be held at Post 321,
Midway, GA.
Duly Submitted: 10 February 2008
DENNIS P. FITZGERALD, District Adjutant
