On 09 February 2023, at 10:30 AM, the Regular monthly meeting of the Membership of Post 208,
American Legion in Millis, MA was called to order by Post Commander Robert Yeager, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance led by Commander Yeager. A prayer was offered by the first Vice Commander Lawrence
McCarter on behalf of Post Chaplain Alan Burch who was unable to attend. The preamble to the
Constitution of the American was recited by all the present membership led by Commander Yeager who then
led in a salute to the Missing and POWs.
Commander Yeager checked with the assembled membership for information on any deceased or ill Members
of Post 208. There were no additional passing of any post members or any illness reported. The Post 208,
Adjutant Robert Bryant was absent and the 1st Vice Commander Lawrence McCarter is recording the minutes.
There were no reports to be made from any of the Post 208 Committees.
There were two visitors at the Post 208 Meeting Vinnie Valastro and Susan Vanvaereney who were both from
American Legion, Post 59, Milford, MA.
There was no old Business to discuss and Commander Yeager asked for any new business to be discussed.
The Members of the Milford, Post 59 mentioned there is a Fishing Derby their post is holding for
youngsters which includes prizes of Fishing Poles, tackle and other fishing equipment. Post 208,
Millis was invited. Coffee and donuts will be served there between 8:00AM to 9:00AM. This event will
be held the First Saturday in June from 9:00AM until 12 noon. If more information is needed Vinnie
Valastro may be contacted at (508) 244-8789. The Knights of Columbus, VFW and Italian American Veterans
are also involved. No fishing license is need for children that participate.
Commander Yeager mentioned He will be exploring the possibility of a bronze Veteran’s marker for the
grave in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Millis for recently deceased Post 208 Legion Member Mark Slayton.
The subject of Memorial Day, which will be 28 May 2023 was raised by the First Vice Commander of Post
208, Lawrence McCarter. Most of the program has been completed except filling in some of the participants.
A grand Marshal needs to be added. Legion Member David McCarter, a WWII Navy Veteran was asked and
declined. Commander Yeager will arrange with Roche Brothers for a Free Breakfast for any Armed Forces
veterans that will be free of charge. More information will be provided later as the planning
progresses.
Commander Robert Yeager asked the Membership if there was any further business to be raised at the post
meeting. There were no further issues to be raised . A closing prayer held for the meeting by
Lawrence McCarter, 1st Vice Commander on behalf the Post 208 Chaplain Alan Burch.
The Post Commander Robert Yeager then declared the meeting of Post 208, American Legion to be adjourned
at 11:05 AM.
Respectfully Submitted
On behalf of the Post Adjutant Robert Bryant
Lawrence J. McCarter, 1st Vice Commander American Legion, Post 208 Millis, MA