Greer Post #11 American Legion held its monthly meeting January 17, 2019 at the Post Home. Commander Robert Kucera called the members to attention.

Acting Chaplain Mark Wiechmann gave the invocation which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion was recited by all members.

Guest for the evening was Eugene Dressler's son Howard Dressler of Rapid City. He is a member of our Post.

Adjutant Clayton Rados read the minutes of the December meeting, which were approved as read.

The cooks for the evening, who was members of the son's of the American Legion were given a nice round of applause for the excellent supper that was served.

Committee reports were given as follows. Financial report was given by Vice Commander Dennis Clemens who distributed a financial report for the month on our account which was approved as read.

Jay Youngbluth reported we used 5100 gallons of water last month. We need to watch the bathroom stools for leakage.

Commander Kucera reported Christmas Bingo made us about $1,100. We will start spring bingo February 3rd at 1 p.m.

Service Officer Merle Stone reported several get well and sympathy cards have been sent out during the month.

Vice Commander Clemens reported bid on counter-tops for Legion kitchen have went up a little. Motion to accept bid from Wagner Building Supply.

It was decided to give Veterans Home Hospitals $50 for popcorn. Ammunition for military funerals is on back order.

2019 Mid-winter conference will be February 8th to 10th at Holiday Inn Spearfish Convention Center in Spearfish, S.D.

Received a thank you card and $50 from the Ivan Hall family.

Turn in sweepstakes tickets after tonights meeting. Next turn in will be February 3rd after Bingo.

Dennis Clemens reported they are building a large veterans war memorial in Laverne, Minnesota.

Acting Chaplain Wiechmann gave the final prayer.

The meeting was adjourned in due form.