THE AMERICAN LEGION
DEPARTMENT OF TEXAS
RAYMOND FREEMAN POST 942
311 ULRICH STREET
SUGAR LAND, TEXAS 77478
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
FOR 24 JULY 2012
DATE: 28 AUGUST 2012
OPENING – The meeting was called to order at the Raymond Freeman Post 942 by Commander
Alfred J. Smallwood at 1905 Hours. Opening prayer was offered by Chaplain George Malveaux
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the reading of the Preamble to the Constitution of the
American Legion.
MINUTES – The Minutes for 26 June 2012 were distributed to all Members present. The
Minutes were read by Adjutant Lionel Villafranco. Commander Alfred Smallwood so moved to
accept The Minutes as read and seconded by Vice Commander Alex Garcia. Motion passed.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBER
New guest was introduced by Commander Alfred Smallwood. Mr. Robert Robinson introduced
himself as former Pastor and Missionary Preacher, professional musician, and an AIRFORCE
Vietnam Veteran.
FINANCE REPORT
POST 0942 FINANCIAL REPORT – Finance Officer, Gloria Smallwood reports starting
checking balance is $543.22. After bank deposits and expenditures were identified, the balance is
$37.54. House Chair Alex Garcia turned over to the Finance Officer $75.00.00 profit from sales.
The new checking balance is $112.54 Adjutant Lionel Villafranco moved that we accept the
Financial Report as reported by Finance Officer Gloria Smallwood. Chaplain George Malveaux
seconded. Motion passed.
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COMMITTEE REPORT
House Financial Report – House Chair, Alex Garcia reports starting balance of $394.00. After
expenditures and disbursements were identified, the balance is $481.00. The House turns over
$75.00 to the checking account maintaining $406.00 for Post Operations. Finance Officer Gloria
Smallwood moved to accept the House Chair report, seconded by Commander Alfred
Smallwood.
On 7-11-12 a transfer of $900.00 was made to pay the 2 year Beer License renewal. The new
balance of the savings account is $3089.50. No deposit was made to date in July.
OFFICER’S REPORT
Commander’s Report – Commander Alfred Smallwood reports on the Ninety Fourth Annual
Convention of The American Legion, Department of Texas held at the Crown Plaza Hotel in
Houston. Attending the Convention were Commander Alfred Smallwood, Finance Officer Gloria
Smallwood, and Adjutant Lionel Villafranco. The report on elected Depart Officers was as
follows:
 Dan Corbin, Department Commander.
 Lynn Sparks, Vice Commander
 Bryan Coleman, Judge Advocate
Commander Smallwood also briefed us on Son’s of the American Legion and Boy’s State.
Vice Commander’s Report – Vice Commander Alex Garcia reports on future contact with the
Sugar land Farmers market to recruit for Post Members.
Adjutant’s Report – Adjutant reports on membership status end of year 2012 percentages.
Finance Officer – Gloria Smallwood reported on The Department Legislative Committee. She
briefed us on:
 Deficit Reduction Law
 V.A Home Loans
 Veterans losing homes
 Senate taking action on much needed pieces of Legislation in Washington.
 Flag Amendment about Flag burning
 DOD local level budget
 V.A. budget at 10.5% increase this year.
Service Officer – absent - no report
Sgt-At-Arms – absent - no report
Hub Master Report – Report made by Adjutant Lionel Villafranco.
Chaplain – no report.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Adjutant Lionel Villafranco reports on arrangements being made with District 9 S.A.L.
Commander for establishing the S.A.L. Squadron 0942.
Finance Officer Gloria Smallwood reports on a new date for an AD HOC Committee set for 2
August 2012 at 11:00 at Post 0942 for the purpose of discussing a new Post 0942 Rental
Contract.
Pending Post citations for Post 0942 were resolved at no charges for the Post per Commander
Alfred Smallwood and Vice Commander Alex Garcia.
NEW BUSINESS
Adjutant Lionel Villafranco announced a discussion about Post 0942 building and grounds
insurance. The American Legion has a Home Post Insurance at a cheap rate for those that wish to
take advantage of the insurance program. We are subject to law suits. This subject is tabled for a
future discussion.
FOR THE GOOD OF THE LEGION
No report
CLOSING PRAYER – Offered by Chaplain George Malveaux.
COLORS RETIRED
MEETING ADJOURNED – by Commander Alfred Smallwood at 2032 hours
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POST COMMANDER
ALFRED J. SMALLWOOD
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POST ADJUTANT
LIONEL VILLAFRANCO
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