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June 4, 2026
Meeting Minutes
Meeting called to order at 7:00pm
Meeting subsided for installation of 2026 officers by District 3 Finance Officer Doug Foote.
Meeting resumed
Roll Call made quorum was present.
Sick Call; No Sick Call reported
Guest;
Motion made by Mike Severson to accept the minutes of last meeting. Motion 2nded by Mike Hartman and carried.
1st Vice Commander; 2026 goal is 230 we are at 201 for 86.85 %. Current membership is 204
2nd Vice-Commander; A trading card show (Card Show Magic) is coming to the post, hopefully the event will be on going.
Finance Report read, motion made by Cordell Cropper to accept the finance report as read. 2nd by Ron Herr motion carried to accept.
Sgt at Arms; Eric and Chris Uke will be looking into starting the Honor Guard again.
Historian; No Report
Chaplin; No Report
Committee Reports:
Baseball; Member Sam Duff has volunteered to be the baseball committeeman. Scott Tighe made the motion to provide uniform patches for the teams Eric Hawes 2nd the motion. Motion carried.
Jr. Shooting; Eric Hawes has training manuals and keys to the locker. Will work on getting a more secure location for the gear.
Sons of the American Legion; 100% thank you coffee committee Mac, Kelvin Ron Herr, and all who put the effort in to making 100% happen.
Legion Riders; Memorial Day was well attended, Thank you for the Girl Scout troop participation.
Building Committee; Looking for someone to take the position as chairman, or anyone that just wants to help out, old building lots to do, doesn’t have to be regular.
Grant Committee; The Grant requests for 2027 have been prepped and ranked for presentation to the Canyon County Commissioners. The annual funding for historical projects hovers around $72K and there are more than enough requests to use up these funds. Our project to repair the fascia boards and rain gutters (around $4K) is ranked High and is a probable grant. Our project to repaint the exterior of the Chateau (around $21K) was ranked Medium High and may be granted depending on the Commissioners decisions. We should know by the end of June/ early July which grant requests will be made.
We are still waiting for Steve Trout and his staff to produce our Due Diligence Report from our 2026 grant. That too should be in July.
Old Business;
Memorial Bricks lowered to $50.00.
Post is open 12-4 daily with a salad bar.
Parade went well, looking to be better prepared for next year and make this a yearly event.
New Business;
Convention Delegates were elected Mike Severson, Kelvin Patterson, Ron Herr, Eric Hawes, Scott Tighe and the Commander, will be going in July.
The Commander talked about the coming year with many fundraisers for many projects and giving back to the community. One of the big projects being the post sign. We need members to participate if we want to keep our home.
Cordell Cropper asked about the state of rentals at the post as it used to be a main income for the post. Finance officer Patterson stated we cover all expenses with $100. To spare. Along with the canteen making about $1,000. More than supplies.
We will be hosting a COTA child from Nampa named Austin who is looking to raise funds for his organ transplant. June 28th he is selling tickets for a spaghetti feed.
We are having a Yard Sale Saturday June 6th, looking for donations and members to help set up and sell. Great succuss last year. Donations can be brought in at any time.
Post has a website alnampapost18.org check for a calendar, post notices all the information you need as a member. Watch our Facebook page American Legion Nampa Post 18. We are also on All Things Nampa.
Good Of the Legion;
Cordell also mentioned the Carrie Fisher memorial being dedicated in Caldwell on Saturday and that he would be attending with the Gold Star Mothers.
Scott mentioned the 116th Idaho national guard would be hosting an end of the tank calvary
Era at Warhawk Museum in Nampa on Saturday.
Please support the post activities, invite other veterans to come to the events.
Saturday the 28th Vietnam veterans’ event at the Warhawk museum. 11am to 4pm
Meeting Closed at 8:05pm
May 7th 2026
Meeting Minutes
Meeting called to order at 7:00pm
Roll Call made quorum was present.
Meeting paused for final post officer nominations and elections. A motion was made by Kevin Plum to
accept the nominee list as Officers for Post 18 for 2027, 2nd by Bill Pullman. Motion carried. The following
were elected by the general membership as officers for 2027.
Commander Scott Mcilhargey
1st Vice Ron Herr
2nd Vice Eric McDonough
Finance Kelvin Patterson
Chaplin Jim Pfost
Sgt at Arms Eric Hawes
Historian Mike Hartman
Judge Advocate George Brown
Sick Call; None Reported
Guest; Jim Pfost, Chris Lippke, Mike Hughes.
Motion made to accept the minutes of last meeting by Eric Hawes, 2nd by Kevin Plum
1st Vice Commander; 2026 goal is 230 we are at 197 for 85.65% . 33 members short.
2nd Vice-Commander; Tuesday nights will be cribbage night hosted by Kelvin. The canteen made $ 175. On
a recent hall rental.
Finance Report read, motion made by Ron Herr and 2nd by Mike Hartman. Motion carried to accept. Finance
report is posted on the bulletin board in the canteen area.
Sgt at Arms; read military history of the day.
Historian; No Report
Chaplin; No Report.
Committee Reports:
Baseball; Trying to get Baseball families and the post together. Perhaps the post can host a baseball game
watch party of one of the world series games.
Jr. Shooting; Eric Hawes has volunteered to run the program. Commander will get guidebooks and gun
locker keys to him.
Sons of the American Legion; Just starting the year. Goal is 15 we have 14 paid for 03.33%.
Anyone who knows of potential members, please see Commander Tighe.
Building Committee; Looking for some to take a position as chairman, or anyone that just has
wants to help out, old building lots to do, doesn’t have to be regular.
Grant Committee; building inspection complete, starting to request grants for repairs.
Commendations and Awards; Eric had no response on LEO or FD candidates, Commander
Tighe had a teacher to submit.
Legion Riders; Convention Legacy Ride was discussed.
Old Business; Memorial Bricks lowered to $50.00.
LIT sign-ups for the next meeting.
Post is open 12-4 daily with a salad bar.
New Business;
Post Nominations are now open for all officer positions. If you wish to be an officer of the post,
see Ron to be on the ballot. Election in May.
Looking for members to join with Eric for a Post Car Show committee for May 9th
Looking for members to join with Scott Mac for a Casino night committee for May9th
We are having a Yard Sale June 6th, looking for donations and members to help set up and
sell. Great succuss last year. Donations can be brought in at any time.
Post has a Website alnampapost18.org check for a calendar, post notices all the information
you need as a member. Watch our Facebook page American Legion Nampa Post 18. We are
also on All Things Nampa.
Good Of the Legion;
Please support the post activities, invite other veterans to come to the events.
Can we re-establish the Honor Guard?
Meeting Closed at 8:05pm
Meeting Minutes
Meeting called to order at 7:00pm
Roll Call made quorum was present.
Meeting paused for final post officer nominations and elections. A motion was made by Kevin Plum to
accept the nominee list as Officers for Post 18 for 2027, 2nd by Bill Pullman. Motion carried. The following
were elected by the general membership as officers for 2027.
Commander Scott Mcilhargey
1st Vice Ron Herr
2nd Vice Eric McDonough
Finance Kelvin Patterson
Chaplin Jim Pfost
Sgt at Arms Eric Hawes
Historian Mike Hartman
Judge Advocate George Brown
Sick Call; None Reported
Guest; Jim Pfost, Chris Lippke, Mike Hughes.
Motion made to accept the minutes of last meeting by Eric Hawes, 2nd by Kevin Plum
1st Vice Commander; 2026 goal is 230 we are at 197 for 85.65% . 33 members short.
2nd Vice-Commander; Tuesday nights will be cribbage night hosted by Kelvin. The canteen made $ 175. On
a recent hall rental.
Finance Report read, motion made by Ron Herr and 2nd by Mike Hartman. Motion carried to accept. Finance
report is posted on the bulletin board in the canteen area.
Sgt at Arms; read military history of the day.
Historian; No Report
Chaplin; No Report.
Committee Reports:
Baseball; Trying to get Baseball families and the post together. Perhaps the post can host a baseball game
watch party of one of the world series games.
Jr. Shooting; Eric Hawes has volunteered to run the program. Commander will get guidebooks and gun
locker keys to him.
Sons of the American Legion; Just starting the year. Goal is 15 we have 14 paid for 03.33%.
Anyone who knows of potential members, please see Commander Tighe.
Building Committee; Looking for some to take a position as chairman, or anyone that just has
wants to help out, old building lots to do, doesn’t have to be regular.
Grant Committee; building inspection complete, starting to request grants for repairs.
Commendations and Awards; Eric had no response on LEO or FD candidates, Commander
Tighe had a teacher to submit.
Legion Riders; Convention Legacy Ride was discussed.
Old Business; Memorial Bricks lowered to $50.00.
LIT sign-ups for the next meeting.
Post is open 12-4 daily with a salad bar.
New Business;
Post Nominations are now open for all officer positions. If you wish to be an officer of the post,
see Ron to be on the ballot. Election in May.
Looking for members to join with Eric for a Post Car Show committee for May 9th
Looking for members to join with Scott Mac for a Casino night committee for May9th
We are having a Yard Sale June 6th, looking for donations and members to help set up and
sell. Great succuss last year. Donations can be brought in at any time.
Post has a Website alnampapost18.org check for a calendar, post notices all the information
you need as a member. Watch our Facebook page American Legion Nampa Post 18. We are
also on All Things Nampa.
Good Of the Legion;
Please support the post activities, invite other veterans to come to the events.
Can we re-establish the Honor Guard?
Meeting Closed at 8:05pm
O2 April 2026
Meeting Minutes
Meeting called to order at 7:00pm
Roll Call made quorum was present.
Sick Call; Dave Kemp
Guest; Girl Scout Troop 601, cookie giveawy
Motion made to accept the minutes of last meeting, by Ron Herr. 2nd by Mike Hartman
1st Vice Commander; 2026 goal is 230 we are at 192 for 83.48%. Just sent out 167 membership letters to Old, New and just moved to the area from other posts, to join us.
2nd Vice-Commander; Draft beer is now available at the canteen.
Finance Report read, motion made by Mike Severeson to accept, 2nd by Marvin, motion carried.
Kelvin brought forth from the E-board meeting with Prime America the
Wish to open a Money Market Account with Prime America for $2,000. From the
General account.
The commander Scott Tighe and Finance Officer to be signers on the account.
Brought before the general membership for a vote, a motion was made Jay Erb, 2nd by
Cordell Cropper. Motion carried.
Sgt at Arms; Read a report of issues and events from this date in history
Historian; Excused, no report
Chaplin; No Report.
Committee Reports:
Baseball; No recent discussions with the city land swap on the ballpark. Still looking to hold a pizza/ burger bash for the players and their families.
Jr. Shooting; Eric Hawes is looking to take over the Shooting program. Will work with Randle Barnham to get the book and keys back.
Sons of the American Legion; Goal is 15, we have members 13 paid for 86%. Anyone that knows of potential member, please see Commander Tighe.
Building Committee; Looking for some to take a position as chairman, or anyone that just has wants to help out, old building lots to do, doesn’t have to be regular. Flag pole light and sign lighting has been repaired.
Grant Committee; One of 4 items on current grant list completed. Please submit any ideas for building improvement to Jay for consideration.
Old Business; Memorial Bricks lowered to $50.00. LIT sign-ups next meeting. Post is open 12-4 daily with a salad bar.
Caldwell Veterans Board still looking for Nampa AL representation.
New Business;
Post Nominations are now open for all officer positions. If you wish to be an officer of the post, see Ron to be on the ballot. Election in May.
Saturday breakfast has been successful, thank you and we will continue, we will forgo the April event for our Annual Pancake feed April 11th.
Looking for members to join Eric for a Post Car Show committee for May 9th
Looking for members to join Scott Mac for a Casino night committee for May 9th
We are having a Yard Sale June 6th, looking for donations and members to help set up and sell. Great succuss last year. Donations can be brought in at any time.
Post has a Website alnampapost18.org check for a calendar, post notices all the information you need as a member. Watch our Facebook page American Legion Nampa Post 18. We are also on All Things Nampa.
Good Of the Legion;
Please support the post activities, invite other veterans to come to the events.
Meeting Closed at 8:05pm
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March 5th 2026
Meeting Minutes
Meeting called to order at 7:00pm
Roll Call made quorum was present.
Sick Call; Sgt at Arms Mike Hartman
Guest; Don Smith USAF, Brad Smith USA
Motion made to accept the minutes of last meeting
1st Vice Commander; 2026 goal is 230 we are at 181 for 78.70% . Just sent out 167 membership letters to Old, New and just moved to the area from other posts, to come join us.
2nd Vice-Commander; $668 made from morning coffee.
Finance Report read, motion made and carried to accept.
Sgt at Arms; No Report
Historian; Read from 1930’s past post reports.
Chaplin; No Report.
Committee Reports:
Baseball; No Report
Jr. Shooting; Still looking to activate.
Sons of the American Legion; Just starting the year. Goal is 15 we have members 10 paid for 66,67%. Anyone knows of potential member, please see Commander Tighe.
Building Committee; Looking for some to take a position as chairman, or anyone that just has wants to help out, old building lots to do, doesn’t have to be regular.
Grant Committee; Meeting with Canyon County Historical Society next week, building inspection next week also on current grant,
Old Business; Memorial Bricks lowered to $50.00. LIT sign-ups next meeting. Post is open 12-4 daily with a salad bar.
New Business;
Post Nominations are now open for all officer positions. If you wish to be an officer of the post, see Ron to be on the ballot. Election in May.
Saturday breakfast has been successful thank you and we will continue, we will forgo the April event for our Annual Pancake feed April 11th.
Looking for members to join with Eric for a Post Car Show committee for May 9th
Looking for members to join with Scott Mac for a Casino night committee for May9th
We are having a Yard Sale June 6th, looking for donations and members to help set-up and sell. Great succuss last year. Donations can be brought in at any time.
March 14th Legion Birthday, St. Paddy’s Dinner 5-9pm Corn Beef, Cabbage, Potatoes, salad and rolls. $10.00
Post has a Website alnampapost18.org check for a calendar, post notices all the information you need as a member. Watch our Facebook page American Legion Nampa Post 18. We are also on All Things Nampa.
Good Of the Legion;
Please support the post activities, invite other veterans to come to the events.
Saturday the 28th Vietnam veterans’ event at the Warhawk museum. 11am to 4pm
Meeting Closed at 8:05pm
5 February 26
Meeting Minutes
Meeting opened at 7:00pm
Quorum was present
No Sick Call
Guest: Eric Hawes, Jessica
Ron Herr made motion to accept February minutes, 2nd by Eric McDonough
1st Vice report: Membership goal 230, currently at 178, for 78%
2nd Vice report post is open multiple times a week. If open sign is out Post is open. Come on in.
Finance Officer reported and posted report in canteen. Cordell made a motion to accept, Mike Hartman 2nd
Sgt at Arms reported on the story items in history that happened on this day.
Baseball Land swap with city, looks like a go for 10yrs guaranteed
Jr. Shooting need committeeman
Legion Riders President Jeff has left to reside in Arizona.
Sons of American Legion 15-member goal at 10 paid.
Building committee need committeeman, Flag lights and hallway will be repaired.
Grant Committee Approved for $10,400 due diligence inspection, ½ check was received.
Old business bricks for sale, report on Past Dept Adjutant legal status.
New business
Veterans’ discounts best to get ID with government at IDme.com verses business, much more secure
Legion Insurance trust sign up
Caldwell Veterans Council looking for Nampa representative.
Website for Post coming soon.
There was nothing for good of the legion
Next meeting to be March 5th.
Meeting Closed at 8:10pm