SOUTHERMOST
AMERICAN LEGION POST 28
5610 COLLEGE ROAD
KEY WEST, FL 33040-4310
The August 2026 ExComm/General Membership meeting of the Southernmost American Legion Post 28 was held on 29 August 2026 at 1005 hours.
Officers in attendance:
Post Commander - Daniel T. Dedeo
Post First Vice Commander – James Killeen
Post Second Vice Commander - Michael Bryant
Post Finance Officer - Marvin “Hogie” Rabideau
Sgt-At-Arms - Pete Pedersen
Past Post Commander - Michael Werner, ABSENT
Excom Member - Michael Horan - Facetime, Sonya Bryant, ABSENT
Members in attendance: Steve Cooper, Rock and Melissa Burson
Finance:
- Post -$10027.42
- Canteen - $2734.78
- Building and Donations - $40,023.29
- SAL - $9,781.83
- ALR - $16,167.28
- Tower - $7,058.82
- Loan - $145,517.22 estimated
Old Business:
Past Commander Mike Werner made a motion to rename the upstairs bar to “Legion Riders Bar & Speak Easy”. First Vice James Killeen seconded the motion. All members present were in favor, no discussion was had, and motion passed.
Mike Horan made a motion to have the 50/50 Raffle continue for building maintenance. Night will shift to Wednesdays to not interfere with other events on Thursdays. Pete Pedersen seconded the motion, all members present were in favor, no discussion was had, and motion passed.
Mike Bryant made a motion to cancel the sale of drink chips on Fridays and Saturdays. Members can still buy a beverage for someone else, they just have to be utilized the same day. Hogie seconded motion, and all members were in agreement and motion passed.
Mike Horan made a motion to make a Canteen Committee. Mike Bryant seconded motion, and all members present were in agreement and motion passed. Mike Horran and Mike Bryant will coordinate with Canteen Manager Jess Tanksley.
Mike Werrner made a motion to have the Executive Committee Audit of how many safes are in the post, how many work, and how many are needed. Marvin “Hoagie” Rabideau seconded the motion, all members were in agreement and motion passed.
James Killeen made a motion to donate $500.00 dollars to the KWHS basketball team. Mike Horran seconded motion and all members were in agreement and motion passed.
Mike Werrner made a motion to donate $1000.00 dollars to Panthers Warriors Healing through Hockey. James Killeen seconded motion and all members were in agreement and motion passed.
Mike Bryant made a motion to donate $2500.00 dollars to the Navy Ball. This sponsorship amount the post gets 8 Eight tickets to the ball. Mike Werrner seconded the motion. All members were in agreement and motion passed.
New Business:
James Killeen made a motion to procure two additional safes for the office. Mike Braynt seconded, no discussions were had. All members present were in favor.
James Killeen made a motion to Sponsor all 2027 MWR events for helping local active duty members and recruitment opportunities. Mike Bryant seconded, no discussions were had.. All members present were in favor.
James Killeen made a motion to procure an additional cash counting machine for the up stairs office, Hoagie seconded, no discussions were had.. All members present were in favor.
Mike Bryant made a motion to upgrade Clover POS, Steve Cooper seconded, no discussions were had. All members present were in favor.
James made a motion to upgrade our ATT internet, Mike Bryant seconded. No discussions were had. All members present were in favor.
Discussion:
Tenting scheduled for September 22-24, 2026.
Hood installed prior to Tenting. Pending
The topic of BMI (Music Licensing) was discussed. Tabled pending further information.
Non-member drink prices were brought up.
Good of the Order:
Finance Officer Marvin “Hoagie” Rabideau will conduct an audit of all Post Insurance Policies to ensure the Post is properly protected in the event of an accident or natural disaster. In progress
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Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 1125, all members were in favor and motion passed.
Minutes recorder by:
Michael Bryant, Second Vice Commander