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The following is the Post's By-laws.
CORVALLIS POST #91 THE AMERICAN LEGION,
DEPARTMENT OF MONTANA, INC. ARTICLE I Sec. 1. The Post
existing under these By-Laws is to be known as CORVALLIS POST #91, THE
AMERICAN LEGION, DEPARTMENT OF MONTANA, INC. Sec. 2. The objects
of this Post are as set forth in the Constitution. ARTICLE II – MANAGEMENT Sec. 1. The
government and management of the Post are entrusted to an Executive
Committee of thirteen members, to be known as the “EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE.” Sec. 2. The
Executive Committee shall consist of the three members (3 Executive
Committee members) in addition to the 9 officers of the Post (Post
Commander, 1st Vice Commander, 2nd Vice Commander,
Post Adjutant, Post Finance Officer, Post Historian, Post Chaplain,
Sergeant-At-Arms, and Post Service Officer) that shall be elected
annually on the third Thursday of April and take office at the July
meeting following the election. The Junior Past Commander is the only
non elected Executive Committee member. All elections of officers and
executive committeemen shall be by ballot and the candidate or
candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected to the
respective office or offices for which they are candidates. Sec. 3. All
vacancies existing in the Executive Committee, or in any office of the
Post from any cause other than the expiration of the term, shall be
filled by a majority vote of the remaining members of the committee, and
a person so appointed shall hold office for the unexpired term of the
member of the committee or officer who succeeded. A vacancy shall exist
when a member or officer is absent from the Post for a continuous period
considered detrimental to the interest of the Post by the Executive
Committee. ARTICLE III – POST EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Sec. 1. The Post
Executive Committee shall meet for organization and such other business
as may come before it at the call of the Post commander within ten (10)
days after the installation of the new officers. Thereafter the Post
Executive Committee shall meet at the call of the commander at least
every third month and as often as said commander may deem necessary. The
commander shall call a meeting of the Post Executive Committee upon the
joint written request of three or more members of said Post Executive
Committee, six members of the committee shall constitute a quorum
thereof. Sec. 2. The Post
Executive Committee shall hire such employees as may be necessary; shall
authorize and approve all expenditures; shall require adequate bonds
from all persons having the custody of Post funds; shall hear the
reports of Post committee chairs; and generally, shall have charge of
and be responsible for the management of the affairs of this Post. ARTICLE IV – DUTIES OF OFFICERS Sec. 1. DUTIES OF
POST COMMANDER. It shall be the duty of the Post commander to preside at
all meetings of the Post and to have general supervision over the
business and affairs of the Post, and such officer shall be the chief
executive officer of the Post. The Commander shall approve all orders
directing the disbursement of funds and shall make an annual report
covering the business of the Post for the year, and recommendations for
the ensuing year, which shall be read at the annual meeting and a copy
thereof immediately forwarded to the department adjutant. The Commander
shall perform such other duties as directed by the Post. Sec. 2. DUTIES OF 1st
VICE COMMANDER. The 1st Vice-commander shall assume and
discharge the duties of the office of commander in the absence or
disability of, or when called upon by the Post commander. Sec. 3 DUTIES OF 2ND
VICE COMMANDER. The 2nd
Vice Commander provides the programs for the meetings and
attract attendance. The social calendar must always be filled several
months in advance with activities that will bring out the active
members, as well as those who are just card-carrying Legionnaires. One of the first
duties should be to contact other veteran and civic groups so that each
patriotic holiday and observance receives the attention it deserves.
He/She will be concerned with the pageantry so closely associated with
the Legion. The Second Vice
Commander promotes the color guard or firing squad. In the pursuit of
"Justice," the Second Vice Commander will be concerned with
the welfare of all fellow veterans, and will be interested in the work
of the veterans affairs and rehabilitation committee. The Second Vice
will need to know if the economic committee is functioning. Sec 4. DUTIES OF
POST ADJUTANT. The adjutant shall have charge of and keep a full and
correct record of all proceedings of all meetings, keep such records as
the department and National Organizations may require, render reports of
membership annually or when called upon at a meeting, and under
direction of the commander handle all correspondence of the Post. Sec. 5. DUTIES OF
THE FINANCE OFFICER. The finance officer of the Post shall have charge
of all finances and see that they are safely deposited in some local
bank or banks and shall report once a month to the Executive Committee
the condition of the finances of the Post, with such recommendations as
he may deem expedient or necessary for raising funds with which to carry
on the activities of the Post. The Finance Officer shall sign all checks
disbursing the monies of the Post, and shall furnish such surety bonds
in such sum as shall be fixed by the Post Executive Committee. Sec.6 DUTIES OF POST
HISTORIAN. The Post historian shall be charged with the individual
records and incidents of the Post and Post members, and shall perform
such other duties as may properly pertain to the office as may be
determined by the Post or the Executive Committee. Sec. 7. DUTIES OF
POST CHAPLAIN. The Post chaplain shall be charged with the spiritual
welfare of the Post comrades and will offer divine but nonsectarian
service in the event of dedications, funerals, public functions, etc.,
adhere to such ceremonial rituals as are recommended by the national or
Department headquarters from time to time. Sec. 8 DUTIES OF
SERGEANT-AT-ARMS. The sergeant-at-arms shall preserve order at all
meetings and shall perform such other duties as may be from time to time
assigned to him by the Post Executive Committee. Sec. 9 – DUTIES OF
SERVICE OFFICER. The Post Service Officer is responsible for bringing to
the attention of all veterans and their dependents the rights and
benefits granted them by law. The Service Officer
must know how to utilize the expert services available through Legion
channels, as well as those of other agencies in his community. It takes
a dedicated person to get the information to the full-time professionals
to make certain that every veteran and dependents are adequately
represented. These and many other duties are routine to a good Service
Officer, but there is more, such as serving as chair of the veterans
affairs and rehabilitation or service committee and working closely with
the children and youth committee, Post employment officer, and the
hospital visitation committee. The Auxiliary Unit frequently needs help.
The Service Officer's report should be a standard part of every meeting.
Working in cooperation with the Post legislative committee, the Post
Service Officer can aid in coordinating the support of the Post with the
national effort. Sec. 10 – DUTIES
OF JUNIOR PAST COMMANDER. Junior Past Commander is the chairman of the
Past Commanders' Advisory Committee. Its primary purpose is social
(meeting at a minimum of four times a year) and the retention of good
fellowship among those who have served as Commanders. This
Committee is a wealth of knowledge, know-how for the post
commander. The junior past commander is also on the post's
executive committee ARTICLE V – DELEGATES Sec. 1. Delegates
and alternates to a Department convention shall be elected by ballot by
the Post at a regular meeting of the Post to be held at least twenty
(20) days prior to the date of such convention. ARTICLE VI – APPOINTMENTS Sec. 1. The Post
commander, immediately upon taking office each year, shall appoint the
following standing committees: Americanism, Ceremonials, Children and
Youth, Economic, Finance, Foreign Relations, Graves Registration and
Memorial, House and Entertainment, Legislative, Membership, Public
Relations, Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation, National Security, Sons
of The American Legion and Visiting or VAVS. Such standing committees
shall consist of such members, and the chairman thereof, as shall be designated
by the Post commander. Sec. 2. Americanism
Committee. The Americanism Committee shall be charged with the
inspiration of patriotism and good citizenship by arrangements for
proper observance of patriotic occasions; encouragement of patriotic and
civic phases of instruction in schools; Americanization of aliens;
combating anti-American propaganda by education of the general public in
American ideals through public forums, etc., and activities for
community and civic betterment. Sec. 3. Ceremonials
Committee. The principal duty of the Ceremonials Committee is to insure
all new members are properly initiated. The committee also concerns
itself with proper presentation of other rituals outlined in the Manual
of Ceremonies – burial detail and the wearing of Legion regalia. Sec. 4. Children and
Youth Committee. Shall be charged with aid and service to children of
veterans, cooperating with other established agencies in the community;
laboring for the betterment of child conditions and in coordinating
services and agencies in the community for the above purposes. To act as
intermediary for the needy child of a veteran in obtaining the
fulfillment of the Legion’s pledge that “no child of war veteran
shall be in need to the necessities of life” and “a square deal for
every child.” Sec. 5. Economic
Committee. The Post Economic Committee is primarily concerned with local
employment programs, Veterans Preference, government employment and
re-employment rights. Sec. 6. Finance
Committee. The Finance Committee shall be charged with the
administration of the accounting of all Post Funds. Sec 7. Foreign
Relations. This committee has become active as America has recognized
its responsibility as a world leader. Maintaining and securing world
peace and friendship abroad through community endeavors have become as
essential as any aspect of treaty law. Sec. 8. Graves
Registration and Memorial Committee. The duties of this committee
involve recording of grave sites and complete information on veteran’s
burial in cemeteries assigned to the Post. Special assistance can be
given the service officer in providing flags, headstones of proper
interment in national cemeteries. Sec. 9. House and
Entertainment Committee. The House and Entertainment quarters promotion
of club advantages and arrangement for social activities. Sec. 10. Legislative
Committee. The Legislative Committee needs to have a knowledge of what
is going on in Congress – when we favor or oppose, and should be ready
to initiate action in support of our position when requested by national
or Department organization. Sec. 11. Membership
Committee. The Membership Committee shall have charge of all matters
pertaining to the membership of the Post, including the procuring of new
members, reinstatements and eligibility of members. Sec. 12. Public
Relations Committee. The Public Relations Committee shall be charged
with the promotion of public support of the Legion’s program by the
establishment of proper contact with The American Legion Magazine,
Department and national Legion news service and by local publicity of
Post programs and activities. Sec. 13. Veterans
Affairs and Rehabilitation Committee. The Veterans Affairs and
Rehabilitation committee shall supervise all matters pertaining to
service to comrades in the prosecution of all just claims against the
United States or state government, employment, relief, etc. Sec. 14. Security
Committee. The Security Committee shall work with and coordinate Legion
efforts with the Local Civil Defense Council on matters pertaining to
national, civilian and home defenses. It shall assist the armed forces
of the United State in recruiting efforts and in every way be active in
community activities for the defense of the nation and the security of
the American home. Sec. 15. Sons of The
American Legion Committee. This committee shall have supervision over
the operations of the Post’s squadron of the Sons of The American
Legion. Sec. 16. Visiting or
VAVS Committee. This committee is charged with the visiting and
comforting members and their families when sick or bereaved, and with
visiting ex-service personnel in hospitals. ARTICLE VII – RESOLUTIONS Sec. 1. All
resolutions of state or national scope presented to this Post by a
member or reported to this Post by a committee shall merely embody the
opinion of this Post on the subject and copy of same shall be forwarded
to the department headquarters for its approval before any publicity is
given or action other than mere passage by the Post is taken. ARTICLE VIII – MEETINGS Sec. 1 The regular
meeting of the Post shall be held at the club rooms on the third
Thursday, at which may be transacted such business as may properly be
brought up for action; such meetings may be converted into entertainment
meetings, as may be deemed advisable by the officers of the Post. Sec. 2. The Post
commander or a majority of the Executive Committee shall have power to
call a special meeting of the Post at any time.
Sec. 3. Upon the
written request of six (6) members, the Executive Committee shall call a
special meeting of the Post. Sec. 4. Six (6)
members shall constitute a quorum ARTICLE IX – NOTICES Sec. 1. Every member
shall furnish the Post adjutant with his or her address for mailing
purposes. Sec 2. The Post
adjutant shall cause notice of the annual election to be given at least
two weeks prior thereto. ARTICLE X – RULES OF ORDER Sec. 1. All
proceedings of this Post shall be conducted under and pursuant to
Roberts’ Rules of Order, except as herein otherwise provided. ARTICLE XI – LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITIES Sec. 1. These
By-Laws may be amended at any regular Post meeting by a vote of
two-thirds of the members of said Post attending such regular meeting:
Provided that the proposed amendment shall have been submitted in
writing and read at the next preceding regular meeting of said Post;
and, provided further, that written notice shall have been given to all
members at least seven (7) days in advance of the date when such
amendment is to be voted upon, notifying said members that at such
meeting a proposal to amend the By-Laws is to be voted upon.
EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE 2007 - 2008 1)
Post Commander – Doug Mason 2)
1st Vice Commander – Alexander Ivanoff 3)
2nd Vice Commander – Dick Sublette 4)
Post Adjutant – Roy Meyer 5)
Post Finance Officer – Frank Mason 6)
Post Historian – Dominic Farrenkopf 7)
Post Chaplain – Larry Johnson 8)
Sergeant-At-Arms – Edna Nasca 9)
Post Service Officer – 10)
Junior Past Commander - Al Lecce (1982) 11)
Executive Committee Member – Ike Slaughter 12)
Executive Committee Member – Tom Devine 13)
Executive Committee Member –
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