American Legion Post 118 Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Executive Board Meeting Minutes
December 16, 2023

Attendees

Minutes

Executive meeting was called to order at 10:00
Hand salute
Prayer - Chaplain
Motion to accept meeting minutes from November as posted on the web was made by Bill and seconded by Paula, motion carried, minutes accepted
Motion made to accept the finance report as read was made by Ron and seconded by Paula, motion carried, report approved
Membership report read

First Vice:

• Sales are increasing in the bar area
• Sales are up in the bar, new bartenders are being interviewed, and ordering is being organized
• Motion to raise lead bartender Lisa salary from $10 to $12, this was discussed at the last meeting and was tabled, Carl motioned and Donna seconded, motion passed and will begin next pay period
• Motion to increase prices for special event hall rental drinks by $1.00 and to charge for soda $1.00 (bottomless unless request is for a can of soda), Paula motioned to accept and Donna seconded

Second Vice:

• Ugly sweater karaoke and potluck this evening
• Super Bowl party planning has started and the flyer is being distributed (this will be a pot luck event)
• Planning to have a rib cook off in the summer of 2024
• Looking into bands who may be willing to play at the Post
• Post is closed New Year’s Day, however may be open New Year’s Eve if we can get a DJ (DoubleTap?)

Americanism team - nothing

Commander:

New Officers:

• Jim Hay: Chair of the Committee
• Robert Abeyta: Judge Advocate
• Mayra Heil: Adjutant
• Bill motioned to accept and Carl seconded, motion carried and new officers are welcomed

New business:

• Ron stated that the Post needs a new roof ASAP. The roof was coated a few years ago and is failing and leak have 4 quotes, however Honorable Roofing is Veteran owned and is giving us a discounted price near $50k with a 10-year warranty and yearly inspection. Vote will be done now; however, it is pending the meeting on Saturday morning with the contractor at 10am. Kim motioned and Bill seconded, motion carried. Joe requested to see the work they are proposing. Jim requested to see the insurance policy and he will be able to do so. Motion passed. There will be a collection started to raise money for the new roof costs.
• Old drink chips will no longer be accepted in the bar after January 1, 2024. The bar was losing money on the chips. The old chips may be exchanged or used prior to the 1st.
• Warriors serving warriors were guests at the last meeting and were asking for help to get flags. There is not enough money with the cost of the roof to support this. ALR has offered to support and donate half for the flags, however there is not enough money to proceed from Post. This is on hold.
• Bylaws & constitution are being updated. Everyone is being asked to read through them and submit any changes via email to Robert Abeyta at rtcbob@comcast.net. In January we will review the suggestions. These documents are on the website and may be downloaded. All updates should be complete by February 2024.
• Bingo will be starting up again one day a week in February 2024 (or shortly thereafter). Kim stated they need three people licensed and the fees will be paid for this. They need a caller, cashier and an alternate manager. The bingo winner will get 50% and the Post keeps the other 50%. Kim motioned and Paula seconded to start up Bingo, motion carried. Gaming will meet with the post members to set up training for three Saturdays in January.
• All Officers and members are encouraged to take Basic training. There are two colleges, one for Riders (free at Post 99 in February and another in March that will have a charge $300 in Roswell). First everyone should go online and complete the basic training in preparation. This is state run not national.

For the Good of the Order - None
Chaplain – Closing Prayer
Joe motioned to adjourn and Jim seconded, motion carried
Meeting adjourned at 10:49