During the General Meeting we will be voting on a proposed change to the Post 1207 Bylaws.
The Paragraph in question is:
Section 5. No elected member of the Executive Committee may also serve as an employee of the Post except by approval of two thirds of the Post Membership Meeting immediately following said election. Although they may draw a stipend or reimbursement for expenditures made on behalf of the Post with the approval of the Post Manager.
Basically one of the members was concerned about perhaps paying an Adjutant. But, if a bartender wants to run for Jr Vice, for example, the Membership needs to know of a potential conflict of interest and this will be accomplished by two-thirds acknowledging the conflict. In such a case the Officer would be expected to recuse himself from any decisions of the Board related to salaries, bonuses, etc.
Don’t forget to check your calendars because we have many exciting events coming up, including our Annual Membership Dinner on October 19th. A FREE Porkchop Dinner for everyone who has paid their 2025 dues by that date.
As always, our Post exists to serve the needs of you, our member. Let us know if there is some way we can help you make the most of your membership.
Terrell D. Lewis, Post Commander