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Post officers and Committees
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Contact Information
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DescriptionMembersPhoneEmailMeeting Date and Time
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Executive Committee:
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CommanderLinda Cousineau1 hour before membership meeting. 5:30 PM 1st Monday of each month
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1st Vice Commanderact in place of commander - POW MIA presentation at meetingsJim Swan
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2nd Vice Commander
Responsible for bringing in new Veterans and introducing them to the Post through a specific membership design strategy structured by the 2nd Vice
John Larson
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AdjutantProcess membership payments, take mintes at executive board and general membership meetings, respond to correspondenceAnthony Wagner
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Chaplainprayers at meetings and honor guard. contact members and families in need and sicknessHolly Hendrickson
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Finance OfficerReceive all bills, manage monies, write checks and balance accounts and accounting booksJanet Wagnercell 406-498-6951post42calendar@gmail.comMonday and Friday 10 am
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HistorianStatistics keeper and statistician of the Post. Keep record of all activities that take place within the Postvacant
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Jr Past CommanderLarry Westfall
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Sergeant at Arms
Guard entrance at meetings. Announce visitors. Assist Commander is preserving order during meetings and special events held at the Legion Post.
Dean Nygaard
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Active Standing Committee Chairpersonssee committee list below
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Standing Committees:Members
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Americanism CommitteeCharged with Inspiration of Patriotism and good citizenship through proper observance of patriotic occasions, encouragement of patriotic and civic phases, Americanization of Aliens, combatting anti-American propaganda. Supporting activities for community and civic betterment.
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Auditing CommitteeAudit Post and Club Finances.Linda C. Dormie K, Larry W, Richard H
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Building Maintenance CommitteeThe Building Maintenance Committee maintains a list of the committee’s approved contractors contact information, responds to emergency calls concerning the building, responds to non-emergency work, plans for future remodeling and upgrades.

Jim Swan
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Ceremonials CommitteeEnsure all members are properly initiated, wearing proper Legion regalia, and manage proper presentation of formalities. Dean Nygaard
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Children and Youth CommitteeAide to service of children of Veterans; working with other community service organizations, laboring for the betterment of children. Manage Boys State, assist Auxiliary as needed for Girls State and Oratorical Scholarship Program.
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Club CommitteeThe Club committee ensures the proper day-to-day operations of Post 42 bar and club facility, hiring bartenders, ordering and stocking supplies, provides receipts of expenses, maintains insurance and licensing required.Mark Boaz - Bar Manager
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Economic CommitteeInformative on Veterans Benefits, local job market, government employment and reemployment rights and Veterans Preferences.
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Events Committee ChairPlan events and manage rentals of the event hall and kitchen.Janet Wagner - Mark Boaz2nd Thursday 4:30 PM
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Graves Registration and Memorial CommitteeRecording of burial sights and complete information for burials of Veterans in ceremonies assigned to the Post. Manage Roadside Memorial Crosses maintenance, installation and removal. Manage flags, headstones, or proper internment.Karen K
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Judicial Committee (Bylaws) ChairRender options for any law or legal procedure which may arise in any business of the Post. Interpret and construe Bylaws and Constitution. Charge of all legislative matters within the Post. Finalize all approvals in any laws and guidelines pertaining to the Post. Bylaws Committee Organize Bylaws and Constitution of the Post. Submit all changes to District as they arise.Tony Wagner, Anne Hall, Jim Swan, Janet Wagner
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Legislative CommitteeMaintain awareness of State and National initiatives of concern to Veterans. Bring ongoing information forward to members for possible vote on action. Jane Gillette
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Media CommitteeResponsible for the promotion of Public Interest and Support of the Legion and Post. Communicate with Legion Magazine, Montana Legionnaire, Department Legion News Service, and local periodicals.Janet Wagner, Tony Wagner
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Membership CommitteeManage all matters pertaining to Membership of the Post. (Dedicated Legion Members must serve 3 years. Auxiliary Member is appointed by the Auxiliary President every year.)John Larson
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Security CommitteeCoordinate with Local Civil Defense Council on matters pertaining to national, civilian and home defense. Active in Military recruitment efforts and be active in community activities for the defense of the Nation and the security of the American home.
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Service OfficerThe job requires a competent, dedicated and organized person, preferably one is readily available to provide assistance. The post service officer is responsible for bringing awareness to all veterans and their dependents the rights and benefits granted them by law.Vacant
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Sons of the American Legion CommitteeSupervise the Sons of the American Legion. Oversee activities and donations to The American Legion Charities and elections of officers.
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Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation CommitteeSupervise all matters pertaining to service to comrades in the prosecution of all just claims against the United States Government, Employment, Medical care and Relief.
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Visiting or VAVS CommitteeManage visitors and their families in comfort and coordination. Visit Veterans in Hospitals and inform the Chaplain of any and all sick or bereaved. Send appropriate cards when needed on behalf of the membership.
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