1st Vice Commander s Report

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1 Volume 14, Number 1 www. alpost142.com legion@alpost142.com January, 2012 I hope everyone had a great Christmas and holiday season and is looking forward to this New Year with a sense of hope. I know that this past year with its ups and downs have made it a huge rollercoaster ride for some and I am looking forward to a better year for As usual our Auxiliary made sure that the lounge, main hall and dining room were decorated for the holidays and saw to it that the children from our community had a great time at the Children s Christmas Party. A job well done. I also want to thank all the people that brought toys in for the Toys for Tots drive. We have a lot to do this year and as always we look for volunteers to help in our many activities and projects, so please don t be shy and ask any officer what you can be involved in. Also if you have any ideas for fundraisers such as Boys State please let us know and once again, get involved. As a Post we need everyone to attend our General monthly meetings. Remember, this is where you can give your input as to what you would like to see happen here. Thanks to the members that came out to Wreathes Across America at the Veterans Cemetery in Lake Worth. It is a shame that each year that I go there are more and more grave markers. It seems that we just can t keep up with the amount of wreathes that are needed. Although collectively we were able to get 1600 wreathes, there are now 10,000 grave sites at the cemetery. Let us not forget our veterans. The new door cards are out and you will need to show your 2010 membership card to get one. As of January 31 you will become delinquent. Just as last year we are asking for a $1 donation to help offset the cost of the new lock and cards. This 1st Vice Commander s Report Legionnaires, we are now half way through our fiscal year and everyone should have sent in their 2012 dues. Once again, if it is sitting on your kitchen table, please mail in your dues, drop them by the Post or for those that use the internet you can now renew online at the address on your renewal notice. Department has set a goal for all Posts to be at 75% of membership by December. We have made that number and are at 77.8%. This number has not changed since last month and that means that we will miss our next goal. Please get donation is not mandatory. This year we will be replacing our main fundraiser, the Annual Car Draw with a High Seas Cruise Drawing. In today s economy it has been more and more difficult to sell these fundraising chances for the Car Draw at 25 per ticket so we will have chances for a cruise for 10 per ticket and you will have a chance to win up to five times on a single ticket. So don t forget to purchase your Cruise Draw tickets, this is our largest fundraiser of the year and will be held on April 1st. To get things going this year, please join us here in the lounge for all the football playoff action leading up to our Super Bowl Party weekend February 5th. The Commanders Christmas party was a lot of fun and the money raised by our volunteer bartenders will be going to the American Legion Children and Youth fund. Great job guys. As most of you know, Home Depot came out to paint the building but as luck would have it, it rained that day. They are now in the process of getting the volunteers scheduled to come out and try again. Thank you to all that came to the Commanders Christmas party. Everyone had a good time. Thanks also go out to all the people that brought in the food for the holiday baskets that were given out to our needy veterans and families in our community. We will be having our 4th Annual Mash Bash on January 14th and the cost for the Bash will be $10 per person but you will be fed some of the finest food the mess can come up with and beer will flow. Fliers are around the post and you can ask post officers for any additional information. We will also need volunteers to help set up the hall for the party, please contact Danny Hartnet if you want to help. Please welcome our new members Joseph McNamar, John Tyrrell, Peter Thomas, Thomas O Grady, William Stimpson, John Gannon, Douglas Totura, Harold Lapato, Joseph Pearl, Sherwin Hoopengardner, Charles Lauch, Sylvester Granderson, Theodore Furland and Newton Kirk. Welcome aboard. those renewals in because this month you will be considered in default. Remember in order for our voices to be heard on Capitol Hill we must keep those membership numbers up there. If you know a veteran that is not a member of one of the greatest organizations working for veteran s rights, bring them by and get them involved. For God and Country John McDonough 1st Vice Commander Commanders Report...1 Sponsors and Supporters...2 Booster Club List...4 Calendar...5 SAL Collumn...6 Auxiliary Unit 142 Message...7

2 Page 2 January 2012 Volume 14, Number OFFICERS Commander, George Rafajko st Vice Commander, John McDonough nd Vice Commander, Daniel Hartnett Finance Officer, Gary Brietling Sgt-at-Arms, Bobby Orr Chaplin, Lewis Angwin Historian, Tommy Thomas Adjutant, Richard Davitt Executive Committee: Patrick Campbell Bud Moore... Patricia Renneisen... Allen MacDonald... George Stengel John Silva...

3 Volume 14, Number 1 January 2012 Page 3 Wholesale Retail Website: Jerry Hartman President Office: (954) C Northeast 27th Street Mobile: (954) Pompano Beach, FL Fax: (954) Regular Membership Meeting LegIon & AuxilIary Thursday, January 5, 7pm E-board Meeting Thursday, January 5, 6pm Auxiliary E-board Meeting Thursday, January 19, 7pm SAL Gen. meeting Thursday, January 12, 7pm American LEgion Riders Thursday, January 26, 7 pm Fleet Reserve Assoc. Friday, January 27, 7pm Intracoastal Detachment 1058 Marine Corps League Thursday, January 19, 7:30pm MUSIC Friday Night Entertainment Please join us for a fine meal along with some great entertainment. Home of the 9 95 Oil Changes Most Gas Cars on Oil Change Special Ask about our Senior Citizen Specials KP Property Management LLC 449 SW 13th street, Pompano Beach, FL Warehouses for Rent Kelly Parrish RPA, FMA NE 47th Street / 4659 NE 12th Terrace Fort Lauderdale, FL x23 for x46 for

4 Page 4 January 2012 Volume 14, Number 1 Post 142 Booster Club Thanks again to all of the members, friends and guests that continue to donate to our Booster Club. If you have had an opportunity to visit the Post recently you can see all the changes that have been taking place thanks to our Booster Club. Carol & Henry Kesper 10/12 Bill & Lois Ellis 1/13 Philip Patlis 11/12 Lawrence & Betty Williams 12/12 Hambone 1/13 Virginia Stabile 9/12 Paul & Virginia Stein 11/12 Lou Post 1/13 Bud Bugsy Moore 11/12 Jerry Hartman 12/12 Gary & Arlette Spaniak 12/12 Novice Balazs 12/12 Artie & Marti Stroub 1/12 Academic Year Gordon & Jean Spang 3/12 Robert Burke 2/12 Michael Petrofske 9/12 Tile Man Dave 3/12 Kelly Kolpak 7/12 Jack Brill 10/12 L. Alan Westphal 11/12 Rosemarie Ackerlund 11/12 Tom & Corinne O Brien 1/13 Jim & Georgianne Perez 1/13 Russell Moore 1/13 Bob Shelly 1/13 Applicants Name Last Name First Name M.I. Address Rules for Scholarship applications are available at Click on Scholarship icon I have read the rules for applying for the John J Whitworth Scholarship I am a first time applicant Name of parent or grandparent that is a member of Post/Unit 142 Scruffy in Honor of George & Elaine Rafajko 11/12 Scruffy in Memory of Robert W. Appleton 11/12 Scruffy in Memory of Dick Sanborn 11/12 Scruffy in Memory of Sandy Wheeler 11/12 Scruffy in Memory of Gail Greve 11/12 Scruffy in Memory of Ed & Josh Pitcher 11/12 L. Alan Westphal in Memory of Harold Iden 11/12 L. Alan Westphal in Memory of Kevin Jones 11/12 Rosemarie Ackerlund in Memory of Joseph Menapace 11/12 Patricia Menapace in Memory of Joseph Menapace 10/12 Marion Broadhead in memory of Walter Broadhead 10/12 Jim & Georgianne Perez in Memory of Earl and Eleanor Ellis 10/12 Jim & Georgianne Perez in Memory of Judy Campbell 10/12 Sally Fischer in Memory of Loving Husband Hank Fischer 1/13 In Memory of Robert W. Appleton from his loving wife Betsy 9/12 In Memory of Herbert Tupper from Lois McNeill 1/12 Bluewater Chapter of the Antique & Classic Boat Society in Memory of Dallas Stewart 2/12 Barbara Brow in Memory of Ernie Brow 3/12 In Memory of Mal Bean from Leo& Norma Lee 4/12 In Memory of Mal Bean from Joanne & Tommy 4/12 In Memory of Malton Bean from the Lambertons 4/12 In Memory of Joe Noviello 7/12 In Memory of Donald J. Schultz from Jack & Terry Schultz 9/12 In Memory of Robert J. LeChot SR. 9/12 Bonnie Hatt in Memory of Roland Beaulieu 11/12 Zane Gramenidis in Memory of Roland Beaulieu 11/12 Jack Wisco in Memory of Roland Beaulieu 11/12 Patricia Annattone in Memory of Roland Beaulieu 11/12 Cecile Locke in Memory of Roland Beaulieu 11/12 Rollande Garneau in Memory of Roland Beaulieu 11/12 George Bierwirth in Memory of Glen Cavanagh, Past Commander Post /12 In Memory of Eileen Thomson from Matt & Chris Ferrara 12/12 In Honor of Dale Stayman from Rattlesnake Ron 12/12 Bill & Lois Ellis in Memory of Earl and Eleanor Ellis 1/13 Jack & Theresa Schultz in Memory of Richard Pitcher 1/13 Last Name First Name Mail to: Americal Legion Sterling McClellan Post American Legion Boulevard Pompano Beach, FL Phone: Deadline by March 15, 2012 A scholarship application form will be mailed to the address you supply to the scholarship committee.

5 Volume 14, Number 1 January 2012 Page 5 January Lunch Monday - Saturday 11:30 am - 2:00 pm Football Sunday on the Grill 12 till 4 New Years Day Football Sunday on the Grill 12 till 4 Wild Card Games Football Sunday on the Grill 12 till 4 Wild Card Games Football Sunday on the Grill 12 till 4 Championships Retired NYFD General meeting SAL General Meeting - 7 PM Bar Food 5-8 PM Auxiliary Executive Committee Meeting 7pm Marine Corps League 7:30 Bar Food 5-8 PM Dinner 5:30-8:00 PM Surf & Turf Sirloin Steak & Shrimp13.00 Fish & Chips or Fried Shrimp :30-7:30 Karaoke 6-10 PM *MASH* Bash 2-6pm Divisional Round 12-2:00 & 5:30-7:30 Karaoke 6-10 PM 12-2:00 Karaoke 6-10 PM Bar Food PM 26 Entertainment Dinner 5:30-8:00 PM BBQ Rib Dinner Half Rack Full Rack Fish & Chips or Fried Shrimp 9.00 Live Entertainment 12-2:00 & 5:30-7:30 Karaoke 6-10 PM Wild Card Games at the Post NYFD Meeting Lunch Special Liver & Live Entertainment13 14 Onions Dinner 5:30-8:00 PM Prime Rib Dinner Fish & Chips or Fried Shrimp Entertainment Chicken Parm. w/linguini 9.00 or Fried Shrimp 8.00 ALR Birthday Dinner Beef Tips over Rice or Fried Shrimp 8.00 Pork Loin 9.00 or Fried Shrimp 8.00 Salisbury Steak 9.00 or Fried Shrimp 8.00 Legion & Auxiliary General Meeting 7pm Legion Executive Committee Meeting 6pm Bar Food 5-8 PM Legion Riders Meeting 7pm Dinner 5:30-8:00 PM New York Strip Steak Dinner Fish & Chips or Fried Shrimp Post Hours : Open at 9am 11:30-7 Days AM - a 2 PM Week Close at 10:30 11:30 pm AM Monday-Thursday - 2 PM & Close at 11:00 pm on Fridays& Saturdays Closed at 8pm on Sundays 11:30 AM - 2 PM Baked Chicken :30-8 PM Gentlemen!! No tank tops or sleevless shirts allowed after 6 PM Bar Food PM Breakfast 9-11:00 AM 11:30 AM - 2 PM & 5:30-7:30 PM

6 Page 6 January 2012 Volume 14, Number 1 SONS Line up for Programs in 2012 Look for applications that the family of a veteran can fill out for programs in this January Newsletter. January is the month for funding the programs our Department and National Legion provide at a huge cost in commitment. Our Post 142 SAL Squadron has paid for the cost of one Boys State attendee for this summer of He shall be named after the Legion Post conducts the screening of applicants from area high schools. Thank you sons for your support in raising the funds and voting to send him. Don t delay. Here are some of the programs now underway: Legion Shooting Sports: JROTC Pompano High. Post 142 College Scholarship program. Oratorical. Got the gift of gab? Let us know. Boys State-Legion, Girls State-Auxiliary. School Medals. Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. Legion Baseball-League scheduling meetings for summer season. Welcome Snowbirds. prosperous new year! Paul F. Renneisen Squadron Commander Here s to a happy and American Legion Sons Squadron 142 Officers for Squadron Leader...Paul Renneisen Vice Commander...John Durante Vice Commander...George Stengel Chaplin... Dan Falvey Sgt-at-Arms...Jeff Munsell American Legion Riders Cycle Up Corner The American Legion Riders Post 142 had a prolific December and participated in many events which we were involved in the following activities: Events: Thanks for attending American Legion Riders Pig Roast at Post 268. American Legion Riders monthly dinner ride to Flossie s American Legion Riders annual Thanksgiving ride which we provided 12 dinners to families in Pompano Beach that were in need. Great Rider turnout thank you Ladies Auxiliary for all of your supplies you won the contest! American Legion Riders, Boca Raton, Post Xmas Party. Sunny day, excellent turnout by Post 142. U.S. Military Vets Wreaths Across American Ceremony South Florida VA National Cemetery, Lake Worth, Florida. Thank you all divisions of the Legion over 50 wreaths donated. 24th annual SFPC Toys in the Sun Run to support the Joe DiMaggio children s hospital. Congratulations to President Demi passed the inaugural ride with flying colors even though soaked to the bones. American Legion Commander s Christmas Party - Post 142. December 18: Post 142 annual ride to Sandy Nininger State Veterans Nursing Home wherein we will provide Xmas gifts to all the residents. December 18 Memorial for Pipes at Post 268. Post s New Year s Party. Moving party on New Year s Day for George Junior and Mary. Thank you Robert Cantone and Fran for baking the homemade cakes for our American Legion Riders Post 142 December s birthday dinner. Again, we want to thank our kitchen staff for providing us with our favorite dinner and with the excellent service. WE WANT TO REMIND ALL AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS TO PLEASE ATTEND OUR POST 142 AUXILIARY; SAL; AND GENERAL MEETINGS IN ORDER TO REPRESENT US, TO BE ACTIVELY INVOLVED, SUPPORTIVE, TO LEND A HELPING HAND AND BEING INSTRUMENTAL REGARDING OUR AMERICAN LEGION POST 142. Riding wheels up. Bobby Orr, Director Jeff Munsell, Assistant Director Wreaths Across America Lake Worth National Cemetery

7 Volume 14, Number 1 January 2012 Page 7 Auxiliary President s Message The holidays are now behind us and it s now time to get back to the work of our Unit. The Children s Christmas party was a great success, with Santa arriving on the fire truck and our puppet show. Another good time was had at the Commander s Christmas party, with loads of fun by all. We served many dinners on Christmas day at the Post. The run with our Legion Riders down to Sandy Nininger to give Christmas gifts to our female veterans there was also inspiring. We participated with the wreath laying at the National Cemetery at Lake Worth, with not a dry eye in the crowd. Our general meeting in January will be Initiation, as well as a vote to amend our Constitution & By-Laws to reflect the increase in our per capita to Department. The new wording in our By- Laws is as follows: Article III - Dues - Section 1: The annual membership dues of this Unit shall be $30.00 for Senior and $3.00 for Juniors, which shall include the Department and National per capita. The dues for the Junior shall be paid by the Unit. Department President Diane shall be in our District on January 26 &27. There will be a dinner at Post 180 to honor her, with all invited to attend. Please see me for the details, as we must have a count to our District President by the 20th, and there is also a small charge to defray the cost of the meal. On January 14th is our annual Mash Bash, so get out and dress as your favorite Mash person. This is always a fun event. All my best wishes to the Unit for a successful For God & Country, Demetria C. Grieve A Message from the 2nd Vice President It s a new year and I would like to thank everyone for all the help they have given myself and the Auxiliary with the donations of baked goods, the Toys for Tots drive and for the canned and boxed foods that we give out to veteran s and their families that are in need at Thanksgiving and at Christmas. I also want to thank everyone that donated money for our different projects. The children s Christmas party was a great success and thanks go out to all that helped make this wonderful day for the children. Special thanks for the antique fire truck that delivered our Santa right on time. And lets not forget to say thanks to Jolly Santa and his elves for all the gifts. We still have many more functions ahead for 2012 starting with the Mash Bash on January 14th. Without everyone s help we would not be able to have the funds that we need for our different veteran s and children s projects. Thank you to everyone again for all that you do. Yours in Loyal Service Sue Connell-Brown American Legion Auxiliary Unit 142 Officers for President, Demetria Grieve st Vice President, Pat Todero nd Vice President, Sue Connell-Brown Chaplain, Marion Broadhead Secretary, Reggie Hammes... H C Treasurer, Barbara Chapman-Thomas... H C Historian, Virginia Stein Sgt-At-Arms, Susan Daniels Asst. Sgt., Sandi Henderson... H C Asst. Sgt., Anita Lutz Exec. Comm. Barbara Branigan... H C Sally Fischer Bonnie Hatt

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