American Legion monthly meeting

 

June 11, 2026

 

Meeting opened at 4:00 PM by James Hokoana, 1^st Vice Commander. 

Salute, Invocation, POW/MIA Opening ceremony, Pledge of Allegiance, AL Preamble, America the Beautiful. 

Roll call by Adjutant, Antonio Gaspar: 

Present: James Hokoana, 1st Vice, Antonio Gaspar, Adj/Judge Advocate, Nestorio Domingo, Treasurer, Jim Hussey, Historian, Dave Carlson, NEC, Rex Corpuz, Sgt at Arms 

Absent: Commander Susan Bickell (excused), Chaplain, Alex Okimoto (excused), John Ferris, 2^nd Vice (excused)

Guests: None 

Speaker: None 

Motion to approve May Minutes by Paul Kelly, seconded by Rex Corpuz. 

Motion accepted. 

TREASURER REPORT:  Nestorio Domingo reports: Balance as of June 11, 2025 is $7420.84. Motion to approve the Finance Officer’s Report by Jim Hussey (upon audit), seconded by Paul Kelly. Motion approved.                   

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS: 

 

DISTRICT IV HAWAII: Antonio Gaspar reported on the many activities and meetings he attended since the last meeting. His detailed report is available upon request.

 

HOMELESS PROGRAM: No report- Rex Corpuz

 

BUILDING/OPERATIONS: No report- Jim Traxler

 

HONOR GUARD: No Report- Rico

 

SPECIAL EVENTS/ACTIVITIES: 

 

Flag Day- Saturday, 14 June- Flag retirement ceremony-location Kealakekua Armory. Set-up and practice at 0900 followed by Ceremony at 1000. Note: Collection of brass grommets from retired flags that will be melted down for the new USS Arizona Bell and delivered to Department 1^st Vice at convention.

 

State Convention- 19-20 June attendee’s lunch selections need to be submitted to CDR Drumheller NLT June 16^th. Jim Hussey moved that Post 20 pay for attendee lunches for both days. Nestorio seconded the motion, and it was approved.

 

4^th 0f July Parade. Meet at Kona Pool NLT 3:00 PM to decorate trailer. The parade will start at 5:00 PM.

 

NEW BUSINESS:   

 

Jim Hussey moved that $452.79 be allocated for James Hokoana’s hotel cost to attend the National Membership Workshop in Indianapolis, IN. The motion was seconded by Paul Kelley. Motion approved.

 

Keiki golf fundraiser is planned for Sunday, June 22^nd. James Hokoana moved that up to $200 to be donated to sponsor a hole. Paul Kelly seconded the motion, and it was approved. This will send a youth golfer to the US World kids (age 7-12) Championship at Pinehurst, NC.

 

Birthdays: 6/1 Peter Huff, 6/8 Ernest Cooley, 6/12 Arthur Demesa, 6/16 James Gannon, 6/25 Jim Traxler

 

Several additional Business items were discussed for informational purposes:

 

June 1^st marks the beginning of hurricane season-everyone is encouraged to visit:

 

http://hawaiicounty.gov/civil-defense for a preparedness guide.

 

 

 

June is PTSD Awareness month-for more information visit:

 

PTSD.va.gov

 

Nami.org

 

Also, 9:00am every Wednesday at Umeke’s, coffee with a veteran

 

 

 

ILLNESS/DEATH:   None reported   

 

Benediction, POW/MIA Closing ceremony, Salute

 

ADJOURN: 4:55 PM.  Next meeting 1600, July 9, 2025, at Ekahi Loft. The dress is white shirt.

 

Submitted by Jim Traxler