Nathan Smith
West Stearns County Council Commander
(737) 219-9681 / BoilerRoomStuidios@outlook.com
Commander Nathan Smith called the November 17, 2022 organizational meeting of the County
Council to order at 7:00; at the Sauk Centre Post.
Roll call of Post: Sauk Centre-1, Melrose-4, Paynesville-1, Brooten-1, Albany-0, Lake Henry-0
(Excused due to Post meeting night).
Guest: Karen O’Bar, District Commander, Jeff Thompson, South Sub Vice Commander, Mike
Van Heel, West Sub Vice Commander, Carl R. Moon, District Membership Director, and Lloyd
Ricker, District Judge Advocate.
Discussions:
County Council History: Last meeting was held about 6 years ago. The Council
previously met quarterly. The Council has about $235.00 remaining in a savings
account. Previous dues, per Posts, were $20.00 annually.
Approved Recommendations: The Council will meet on the 3rd Wednesday 4
times a year. For the 2022-2023 year, the following Posts have agreed to host the
Council meeting; November 2022: Sauk Centre; March 2023: Melrose; June 2023:
Summer Social gathering; September 2023: Brooten.
Annual Post dues will remain at $20.00.
Agenda and Topics for Next Meeting: Election of Officers. Adjutant, Chaplain,
and Sgt. At Arms. Speakers and presentations for future meetings. To have or not
have a lite meal provided by the hosting Post
Commander Smith expressed how grateful he was for everyone’s attendance and participation in getting the County Council active again.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:00
Respectfully Submitted,
Carl R. Moon,
Acting Adjutant