Brigadier Charles E. McGee Post 341 VFW
Meeting January 20, 2024
Opening: Commander Lowe- 9:00am
Prayer- Chaplain
Pledge of Allegiance-Members
Charter
--Sec 230102-Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are fraternal, patriotic, historical,
charitable and educational, and are;
to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members;
To assist worthy Comrades;
To perpetuate the memory and history of our dead, and to assist their
surviving spouses and orphans;
To maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States, and
fidelity to its Constitution and laws;
To foster true patriotism; To maintain and extend the institutions of
American freedom; and To preserve and defend the United States from all
enemies.
Roll Call of Officers: Commander Lowe, Snr Vice Cmd Jimason(ab),
Jr Commander Respress, Chief of Staff, Sydnor, Quartermaster McCreary,
Judge Advocate Wm. Bennett, Chaplain Burton, 1 st Trustee Comrade
Rowe(ab) 2 nd Trustee Comrade Floyd(ab), 3 rd Trustee PC Rich, Surgeon
Comrade Swinton,(Ex), Service Officer Comrade Lee,(ab) Programs, PDC
Townsend
New/Transfer Members: Warren Turner
Quorum Present
Minutes – January 20, Meeting; Nov 18, 2023-BG Charles E. McGee
Observance, Arlington Cemetery; Dec 2023- No Meeting
Quartermaster Report:
Nov-Dec 23-January 2024 Financial Report Presented,
Motioned, Com. Townsend, 2 nd motion, Com. Rich, subject to audit.
Service Officer (SO) Report:
Members in Distress/Uplift/Prayers
Commander Lowe encourages members to participate in MOVA,
Mayor Bowser’s committee on Veteran’s Affairs. Per Comrade Sydnor,
MOVA has temporarily halted until new overseer is selected.
Committee Reports
*Comrade Townsend submitted 5 dates throughout 2024 for the Buddy
Poppy Drive; He’s also seeking volunteers; Flyer dissemination and draft
intro letter to businesses.
*Patriot Pen winner name is needed; Police Officer-Morgan Kane;
VoD winner identified; Teacher of the Year;
Tentative recognition date is February 10.
Commander Lowe suggested Feb 17 th (Meeting date) for
Recognition Program, motioned, CoS Sydnor, 2 nd Jr Com Respress.
Jr Com Respress also volunteered to be the Membership Chairperson
For Buddy Poppys, motioned-Com Townsend, 2 nd CoS Sydnor.
National Home for Children Prayer
Almighty God, we ask for Your Devine blessing on the children, families and
staff of our National Home for Children, in Eaton Rapids, Michigan.
May Your Spirit dwell with them forever, giving them health and guiding
their lives. Help us to always be faithful to our fallen comrades by providing
(shelter and guidance) support for their families.
We ask in Your Holy Name. Amen
Unfinished Business
Kitchen certification/Inspection, paperwork/manager needed;
Jr Com Respress referenced Com Eaves familiarity of a Chef who
may be able to assist the Post in acquiring certification/reach out
to Mrs. Coleman also.
Actions to be completed: FP 161(District requirement), 501©19
Com Rich stated that at the District meeting, it was mentioned that
IRS made a mistake in disqualifying the Department’s status.(?)
The Post is using Bulk Mail distribution to confirm members’
(membership) who we’ve not heard from in a while.
New Business
February 2, 2024, Sip & Develop(Veteran owned business) has invited the
Post to its Grand Opening Ceremony, as well as their flag raising at
10:30am, National Harbor, Oxon Hill, MD. JROTC
Good of the Order
Suggestions for Fundraising: Fish fry, Superbowl party (renew these items
at Feb 17 th meeting); Question asked: alcohol license, one day permit? Cost,
insurance? Financial proposal*Spring Clean-up March-April;
*Post Renovation Grants; Volunteers needed at Cheltenham Cemetery to
remove wreaths on Saturday January 27 th 2024 10am.
Dept Commander’s Testimonial Dinner, March 2, 2024, VFW Post 9619,
Suitland, MD-flyer to be disseminated. Department Awards, 21 January in
Baltimore; Post 8065 Awards Ceremony Feb 1, 6pm
Veterans Disability Claims Clinic March 25 @11am, Mt Pleasant Baptist
Church, Rhode Island Ave NW
Closing Prayer
