ByLaws (Revised 11 August 2026)

Table of Contents 

Page 1 Article I -- Organization 

Article II – Management 

Page 2 Article III -- Duties of Officers 

Page 3 Article IV -- Elections and Appointments of Post Officers 

Article V -- Finances 

Article VI -- Disciplinary Action 

 Article VII – Resolutions 

Article VIII – Meetings 

 Article IX – Notices 

 Article X - Rules of Order 

 Article XI – Limitations of Liability 

 Article XII – Properties 

Article XIII – American Legion Auxiliary

Article XIV - American Legion Riders 

Article XV - Sons of the American Legion 

Article XVI - Amendments

 Signatures of Post Commander and Adjutant 

Section 1. The post existing under these Bylaws is to be known as Gary Streeter Post No. 108, Department of Arizona

Section 2. The objects of this post are as set forth in the Constitution.

Section 1. The government and management of the post is entrusted to a Committee to be known as the Post Executive Board, E-Board, or Executive Committee, consisting of not more than twelve (12) members.

Section 2. The E-Board under the direction of the Post Commander shall consist of the Post Commander, the 1st Vice Commander, the 2nd Vice Commander, Adjutant, Finance Officer, Chaplain, Sergeant-at-Arms, Service Officer, and Judge Advocate and three additional persons. These additional persons shall be the Immediate Past Post Commander, and two (2) Members at Large elected by the general membership. In the event the immediate Past Post Commander is unable to act or holds another office on the E-Board, the Commander can appoint any Past Post 108 Commander to this position. Per Robert's Rules of Order, the Post Commander has no vote except, in the case of a tie vote.

Section 3. All elections of officers and executive committeemen shall be by ballot and the candidate or candidates receiving the highest number of votes shall be elected to the respective office or offices for which they are candidates.

Section 4. All vacancies existing in the Executive Committee, or in any office of the post from any cause other than the expiration of the term, shall be filled by a majority vote of the remaining members of the committee, and a person so elected shall hold office for the unexpired term of the member of the committee or officer whom he succeeds. A vacancy shall exist when a member or officer is absent from his/her post for a continuous period considered detrimental to the interest of the post by the Executive Committee.

Section 5. The Post E-Board shall meet at the call of the Post Commander with a minimum of five (5) days written (or e-mail) notice or upon a written request of at least 4 members of the E-Board.

Section 6. Four (4) members of the E-Board shall constitute a quorum thereof.

Section 7. The Post E-Board shall hire such employees as necessary, shall authorize and approve all expenditure, shall require adequate bonds from all persons having custody of Post funds and shall have charge of and be responsible for the management of the affairs of this Post.

Section 8. A majority vote of those present and/or voting will prevail in all E- Board meetings and a record of all motions, votes and business transactions must be recorded and entered into the minutes of such meetings. Votes via e-mail shall be allowed and shall be considered an E-Board meeting.

Section 9. The Post Commander shall report all decision of the E-Board to the membership not later than the next succeeding regular Post Meeting unless otherwise provided for in these bylaws. The Post meeting minutes shall record recommendations of the E-Board and final disposition by the membership.

Section 10. All decisions of the E-Board must be approved by the general membership at a regular scheduled meeting, unless otherwise provided for in these bylaws.

Section 1. The presiding Officers of this Post are the Post Commander, 1st Vice Commander, 2nd Vice Commander, in that order named except when the presiding Officer requests some other member to officiate temporarily during the meeting.

Section 2 The Commander shall preside over all meetings of the Post and the meetings of the E-Board and have general supervision over the business and affairs of the Post. Such officer shall be the Executive Officer of the Post. He/she shall approve all orders directing the distribution of funds and he/she shall perform such other duties as directed by the E-Board.

Section 3. The 1st Vice Commander, in conjunction with the Post Adjutant, shall be co-chairman of the Membership Committee. He/she shall assume and discharge the duties of the office of Commander in the absence or disability of, or when called upon by the Post Commander.

Section 4. The 2nd Vice Commander in the absence of both the Commander and 1st Vice Commander shall preside at all meetings and/or when called upon. He/she shall direct fund-raisers, flag retirements, flag ceremonies and assist the Post Commander at all public ceremonies and presentations. His/her primary responsibility shall be as directed by the Commander.

Section 5. The Post Adjutant shall have charge of and keeping a full and correct record of all proceedings of all meetings, keep such records as the Department and National organizations may require, render reports of membership annually or when called upon at a meeting. The Post Adjutant, in conjunction with the 1st Vice Commander, shall be Co-Chair of the Membership Committee. Under direction of the Commander, the Post Adjutant will handle all correspondence of the Post. The Post Adjutant shall be responsible to prepare and submit the document(s) listed below by the due date as defined in Appendix III.

o The Consolidated Post Report (CPR)

Section 6. The Finance Officer shall be subject to the control of the E-Board, be charged with the collection and custody of Post funds. This includes all funds of the Post and shall keep its accounts and report thereon at any meeting of the E- Board and to all regularly scheduled membership meetings. An audit shall be performed by two (2) members of the E-Board and a member at large when the office changes personnel or before the incoming Finance Officer takes control of the Post funds, records and annually thereafter.

Section 7. The Finance Officer shall also maintain a cash on hand fund in the amount not to exceed $150.00 to cover immediate expenditures that arise, the need to make change during meetings, etc.

Section 8. The Finance Officer shall be responsible to prepare and submit the document(s) listed below by the due date as defined in Appendix III.

o The Arizona Corporation Commission Entity Form

o The Arizona Secretary of State Veterans Service Organization Registration Statement.

o IRS: 990 N (e-Postcard) Exempt Organizations Select Check

Section 9. The Judge Advocate, whose primary duties shall be, the interpretation of the Constitution and Bylaws of Gary Streeter Post 108, provide advice on Robert's Rules of Order, and advise obtaining local counsel, when applicable.

Section 1. All elective officers of this Post must be elected annually by secret ballot at the membership meeting in the month of May. Elected Officers shall be Post Commander, 1st Vice Commander, 2nd Vice Commander, Finance Officer

and two (2) members at large. If there is only one candidate for any elected office[s], per Robert’s Rules, a motion can be presented and voted upon directing the Adjutant to cast a unanimous vote for the uncontested office[s]. The Chaplain, Adjutant, SGT-at-Arms, Service Officer and Judge Advocate are appointed by the newly elected Commander. All appointments shall be approved by the E-Board.

All appointed positions serve at the pleasure of the Commander.

Section 2. All persons nominated for any office must be a member in good standing of this Post at the time of nomination.

Section 3. The Post Commander shall start the nomination process beginning with the March meeting and ending with the May Meeting. Members may nominate any member in good standing including themselves. Prior to submitting anyone’s name in nomination for any of the Post’s elected offices, the person being nominated must acknowledge they are willing to serve in that position, if elected, for the coming year. All nominations to be made for the Good of the Order.

Section 4. The Post Commander may appoint a Nominating Committee consisting of three (3) eligible members at the March general meeting. If appointed, the Nominating Committee shall assemble a list of eligible members who are willing to serve in one of the Post’s elected Officer’s positions for the ensuing year. The Nominating Committee shall make its report at the regularly “scheduled” May meeting. The Commander shall invite any further nominations for those elected offices from the floor. Prior to submitting anyone’s name in nomination for any of the Post’s elected offices, that person must know that the nominee will serve in that position, if elected, for the coming year. All nominations to be made for the Good of the Order.

Section 5. A member cannot be nominated for more than one office.

Section 6. The election of officers shall be in the following order: Commander, First Vice Commander, Second Vice Commander, Finance Officer, and the two (2) members at large.

Section 7. The nominee who receives the most votes for a particular office shall be declared elected to that office or position.

Section 8. All elected officers will take the oath of office, be installed, and assume office immediately following the election.

Section 9. The post commander, immediately upon taking office each year, shall appoint the following standing committees: Boys State, ALLECA, and such other committees as the Post may form.

Section 1. The finances of Gary Streeter Post 108 of The American Legion shall be derived as follows:

A. By payment of dues and donations from membership.

B. By public and private entertainment, amusements, shows, contests, bingo games, club rooms, flag services, hall rentals, or any other activity whatsoever from which revenue may be obtained, in accordance with the provisions and restrictions imposed by the American Legion National Headquarters and/or the Department of Arizona Headquarters.

C. By bequest, gift, will or donation and from other sources.

All monies accruing to the Post as defined in subsections A and B shall be recorded in a separate accounting, deposited in a local bank or banks and may be expended in any manner by authority of the Post Commander and Post E-Board and the consent of the membership for the support of the Post activities and for the maintenance of Post property and records.

Section 2. All monies accruing to the Post, as defined in subsection B and C above shall be accounted for in a separate line item and deposited in a local bank or trust institution for future use.

Section 3. The revenue of and for this Post must be given in keeping to the officially elected Post Commander, Post Finance Officer, or 1st Vice Commander. These officers shall be bonded.

Section 4. Dues and fees for membership in the American Legion by and through the Gary Streeter Post 108, Department of Arizona, will be such an amount as may be fixed by the E-Board and approved by the general membership for any current year from which must be taken the Per Capita assessment as prescribed by the National, the Department of Arizona and District 8.

Section 5. In the instance of membership fees or dues, the Post Adjutant shall issue authorized official membership cards to applying members, with the support of the Membership Co-Chair.

Section 6. The Post shall incur no indebtedness without the authority of the Post Commander and not in excess of five hundred dollars ($500.00) without obtaining consent of the E-Board for recommendation and back to the floor for consent of its members.

Section 7. Expenditures of revenue, finances and money in control of the Finance Officer over $500.00 shall also require the signature of the Post Commander or 1st Vice Commander if the Commander is not immediately available.

Section 8 . No disbursement of Post funds shall be made to any person, individual, firm, business or corporation without an itemized invoice for the amount claimed.

Section 9. Finances invested through an Investment Advisor Service (if utilized), shall be under the control of a Board consisting of the Post Commander, 1st Vice Commander and the Post Finance Officer to make immediate decisions, based sound recommendations of the Financial Advisor.

Section 10. The report of funds received and expended, current indebtedness, if any, and funds on hand, including all revenues as defined in SECTION I must be made available to the membership by the Finance Officer at a regular monthly meeting of the Post. This report shall be recorded in the minutes of that meeting.

Section 11. Reimbursement for Department Convention and Conference Expenses.

A. It shall be the duty of the Post Commander and the Post Finance Officer to reserve from the Post finances each year the sum of up to $500.00 each to reimburse both the current Commander and Adjutant, or, in case of their inability to attend, their alternates, to defray their authorized out-of-pocket expenses while attending the annual Department Convention, wherever convened.

B. The same amount shall be made available to reimburse the outgoing Past Commander, when applicable, so they may mentor the current Commander at the Department Convention.

C. The same $500.00 amount shall be reimbursable to only the current Commander and Adjutant for the purpose of attending the Fall Conference, wherever convened.

D. Reimbursable expenses include lodging including applicable taxes for the actual dates of the convention/conference at the advertised rate, meals actually consumed, and actual fuel costs. Receipts must be submitted to justify all expenses.

E. The above stated reimbursements shall be provided only if adequate funds are available in the Post treasury.

Section 1. Removal from elected office - The E-Board shall have the power to remove from office any elected officer who is convicted, after a fair trial by the E- Board, of malfeasance, misfeasance or nonfeasance of office, and/or conduct unbecoming a member of The American Legion.

Section 2. Removal from appointive office – The Post Commander shall have the power to remove from any office any appointed officer, who serve at the pleasure of the Commander.

Section 3. Suspension of Expulsion of Post Members - The E-Board may suspend or expel a Post member from The American Legion after providing the member due process and a proper showing of cause. Charges shall be based upon disloyalty, neglect of duty, dishonesty and/or conduct unbecoming a member of The American Legion. All charges must be made under oath in writing by the accusers, and no member in good standing shall lose their membership until given a fair trial by the Post E-Board.

Section 4. Censure By the E-Board - In lieu of suspension or expulsion, censure by the E-Board may be selected as appropriate action.

Section 1. All resolutions of state or national scope presented to this post by a member or reported to this post by a committee shall merely embody the opinion of this post on the subject and copy of same shall be forwarded to the department headquarters for its approval before any publicity is given or action other than mere passage by the post is taken.

Section 1. The regular meeting of the post shall be held at the Post Home or a location known and conveyed to the membership at least once a month, at which may be transacted such business as may properly be brought up for action.

Section 2. The post commander or a majority of the Executive Committee shall have power to call a special membership meeting of the post at any time.

Section 3. Upon the written request of 10% of the general membership the Executive Committee shall call a special meeting of the post.

Section 4. Ten members shall constitute a quorum.

Section 1. Every member shall furnish the post adjutant with his or her mailing address and e-mail address for notification purposes.

Section 2. The post adjutant shall cause notice of the annual election to be given at least two weeks prior thereto.

Section 1. All proceedings of this post shall be conducted under and pursuant to Roberts’ Rules of Order, except as herein otherwise provided.

Section 1 .This post shall incur, or cause to be incurred, no liability nor obligations whatever which shall object to liability any other post, subdivision, group or men, members of The America Legion, or other individuals, corporations or organizations.

Section 1. Real estate properties to be obtained or disposed of by Post shall be approved at a regular Post meeting by a vote of two-thirds of the members of said post attending the regular meeting: Provided that written notice shall have been given to all members at least 15 days in advance of the date when such transaction is to be voted upon, notifying said members that at such meeting a proposal to obtain or dispose of real estate properties is to be voted upon.

Section 1. This Post recognizes the American Legion Auxiliary organization, known as the Gary Streeter Auxiliary Unit 108 of The American Legion, Department of Arizona.

Section 2. Membership in the American Legion Auxiliary shall be as prescribed by the current National Constitution and Bylaws of the American Legion Auxiliary.

Revised 11 August 2026 Article XIV - American Legion Riders

Section 1. This Post recognizes the American Legion Riders organization, known as the Gary Streeter ALR, Chapter 108 of the American Legion, Department of Arizona.

Section 2. Membership in the American Legion Riders shall be as prescribed by the current Constitution and Bylaws of ALR Chapter 108 and by the Department. and National regulations relating thereto.

Section 1. In the event a Sons of the American Legion Squadron is established, it' shall be known as the Gary Streeter Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 108.

Section 2. Membership in the Sons ofthe Legion shall be as prescribed by the current National Constitution and Bylaws of the American Legion Sons of the American Legion.

Section 1. These Bylaws may be amended at any regular post meeting by a vote of two- thirds of the members of said post attending such regular meeting: provided that written notice shall have been given to all members at least 15 days in advance of the date when such amendment is to be voted upon, the specifics ofsaid amendment, and notifying said members that at such meeting a proposal to amend the Bylaws is to be voted upon.

These revised Bylaws of Gary Streeter Post 108 were approved by the general membership on 11 August 2026.

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Gary Taylor, Commander Ron Arrigoni, Adjutant

APPENDIX I Gary Streeter Post 108 Meeting Location, Dates and Times. Post 108 meets at the United Methodist Church located at 8944 Sommer Drive in Prescott Valley at 1800 Hours, the second Tuesday of each month

> Mailing Address: PO Box 26239, Prescott Valley, AZ 86312

> The Post’s current e-mail address is: pvpost108@gmail.com

> The Post’s web site is: pvpost108.com

In accordance with the Department of Arizona Per Capita increases and approved at the general membership meeting on 12 November 2019, the annual membership dues will be:

> Effective 1 July 2023, Post 108 Dues shall be $45.00

> IRS: 990 N (e-Postcard) Exempt Organizations Select Check due by 15 May each year. https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/displayEPostcard.do?dispatchMethod=displ...

> Arizona Corporation Commission Annual Report due annuall