Palm Valley Post 233 American Legion, Florida

Edward d’Avi

Former Commander

2023-2024 Legion Officers

"The Post Commander shall be the Chief Executive of the Post. The Commander will preside at all meetings of the Post and Executive Committee of the Post, and see that all recommend- ations of the Executive Committee are presented to the general membership, a majority vote shall be required for approval. The Commander shall be ex-officio member of all standing committees and have the general powers and duties of supervision. The Commander shall, from time-to-time, make reports covering the business of the Post and make recommendations to the Post. In the absence or incapacity of the Post Finance Officer, the Post Commander shall also be responsible for the maintenance of all Post financial records and the preparation and timely* filing of all required Post income tax returns, and for Post compliance in regard to inspection of the Post financial records by the American Legion Department and National Organization; all taxing authorities; the Post members, and the general public. In the absence or incapacity of the officer appointed or elected to maintain the Post membership records, the Post Commander shall also be responsible for the maintenance of all Post membership records and for Post compliance in regard to inspection of the membership records by American Legion, Department and National Organizations; all taxing authorities; and the Post members."

1st Vice Commander

The First (1st) Vice Commander shall work with the Post Commander in running the Post. The First (1st) Vice Commander shall, in the absence or disability of the Post Commander, perform the duties of the Post Commander until the return of the Commander and the ability of the Commander to resume his/her duties. See By-Laws Article V, Section 2 for additional duties.

2nd Vice Commander (1-9-24)

"The Second Vice Commander shall be responsible for all kitchen functions and related entertainment activities. He/she shall perform other duties as may be assigned by the Post Commander." See By-Laws Article V, Section 3 for additional duties.

3rd Vice Commander

The Third (3rd) Vice Commander shall perform such duties as may be assigned to him/her by the Post Commander and shall work with the First (1st) Vice Commander in securing membership." See By-Laws Article V, Section 4 for additional duties.

"The Adjutant shall be the Secretary of the Post and shall attend all meetings of the Executive Committee and of the Post and record all votes and minutes of all proceedings in a book to be kept at the Post for this purpose. The Adjutant shall also keep such records as the Department and National organization may require, and perform such other duties as may be directed by the Post Commander."

4th Vice Commander

“The Fourth (4th) Vice Commander shall work with the Second (2nd) Vice Commander in kitchen functions and related entertainment activities. He/she shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to him/her by the Post Commander." See By-Laws Article V, Section 5 for additional duties.

John JP Paterson, May-Dec.1, 2023 Finance Officer

"The Finance Officer shall have charge of all Post finances and see that they are safely deposited in some bank or banks approved by the Executive Committee, shall keep complete records of the receipt and disbursements of Post monies, shall insure all monthly bills are paid in a timely fashion and shall have all financial reports ready, at all times for inspection by the Post Commander, the Executive Committee, and all Federal and State taxing authorities. See By-Laws Article V, Section 6for additional duties.

Judge Advocate

"The Judge Advocate shall be the Legal Officer of the Post and shall provide unfettered advice to the Commander, Officers and Executive Board on all legal matters including construction and interpretation of the Post Constitution and By-Laws. The JA shall chair the Constitution and By-Laws review committee. The JA shall preside as chairman of the Post Disciplinary Sub-Committee which hears charges against any member of the Post. The JA shall also preside as otherwise prescribed in the Department of Florida Judge Advocate Manual 2017 or later. See By-Laws Article V, Section 7 for additional duties.

"The administrative affairs of Palm Valley Post 233 shall be under the supervision of the Executive Committee, who shall serve as the corporate directors. This Executive Committee shall consist of all current Post officers, five (5) elected members, and one past commander, elected by the (PCC) Past Commanders Club. The Committee shall meet at least once a month at the call of the Commander and as often as the Commander shall deem necessary. The Commander may also call a special Executive Committee meeting upon notification of twenty-four (24) hours notice to members by personal contact. The Commander may also call a special meeting upon receipt of a written request of three (3) or more members of the Executive Committee. The term or office of the Executive Committee shall be for one (1) year. The Commander shall have the option of designating a past commander or conducting the Executive Meeting himself.."

2023-2024 Auxiliary Officers

2023-2024 SAL Officers

"The Chaplain shall perform such divine and non-sectarian services as may be necessary, adhering to such ceremonial rituals as may be recommended by the National Headquarters of THE AMERICAN LEGION. He/she is responsible for contacting the sick, disabled and indigent members of the Post." See By-Laws Article V, Section 11 for additional duties.

Bill Hyatt Sgt. at Arms

"The Sergeant-at-Arms shall preserve order during the meetings of the Post and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Post Commander." See By-Laws Article V, Section 8 for additional duties.

Executive Committee

Doris Gill Chaplain

Julie VanDam Kay President

Ann Cook Vice President

2nd Vice President

Judy Nagel Treasurer

Celeste Sheble Secretary

Doris Gill Chaplain

Mea Kay Junior Member Historian

Sylvia Bass Sgt. at Arms

Brenda Cowgill Executive Committee

Carol Hayes Executive Committee

Carolee Smith Executive Committee

Brian Kay Commander

Vacated 9-15-23 Sonny Kirkwood elevated to Cdr.

Pete Lenio 2-21-24

Steve McEvoy

Bob Bleak 1-9-24

Mike Shaar Jr. 1st Vice Cdr.

Pete Lenio 2nd Vice Cdr.

Howard Sheble Adjutant/Finance

Roger Akey Judge Advocate

Sonny Kirkwood Chaplain

Historian

Danny Cowgill Sgt. at Arms

Dan Wortmann, PC

Jim Pearson

Executive Cmte. PCC Representative

The Executive Committee shall also consist of one past commander, who has been elected by the PCC Past Commanders Club to serve on the committee.

Dan Wortmann, PC

May 30 - Sep.15, 2023

Sonny Kirkwood, PC Commander

Greg Cressman Adjutant

Roy Havekost, PC Webmaster non-Officer position

Article XVII Sect. 2 was established for the purpose of communication of electronic notices via an internet website. An online bulletin board is maintained for this purpose as well as a repository for Post records and related information. This website was created in 2007 and continues to be privately funded and maintained for this purpose since its inception.

Greg Cressman, interim, Dec.1

Jim Warwick

Brian Holmes 1-9-24

Matt McCord 2-21-24

This website is privately owned and operated by Roy Havekost, Past Commander Post 233, 2012-2015. Information and updates are posted to this website in cooperation with the current term Post Commander when possible. Final design & content is at the discretion of the webmaster.