NEW HARTFORD POST 1376 THE AMERICAN LEGION The AH1 Cobra Gunship The Snake 8616 Clinton St. New Hartford, NY 13413-3400 (315) 736-7041 APRIL NEWSLETTER 2019 DATES 2nd-Auxiliary Meeting-6:30 PM 3rd-Executive Board Meeting-6:30 PM 3rd-SAL Meeting-7:00 PM 9th-Tuesday Night Dinner Serving 5:00 8:00 PM 15th Oneida County Legion Meeting@ Sherrill Post 230, Sherrill-7:30 PM 17th Post Membership Meeting-6:30 PM 18th-Post Color Guard Meeting-6:00 PM 28th-Sunday Morning Breakfast Serving-8:00 AM-11:30 AM 28th-Legion Riders Meeting-12:15 PM THE FRIENDLY POST Lunches Served Daily Monday-Friday 11:00 AM-2:00 PM Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 11:00 AM-11:00 PM Friday-Saturday 11:00 AM-12:00 AM Sunday 12:00 PM-11:00 PM Friday Night Fish Fry Served Weekly 4:00 PM-8:00 PM ******* PROUDLY SUPPORTING OUR TROOPS *******
COMMANDER S MESSAGE Along with our regular meetings we will have our Sunday Breakfast on April 28th, serving from 8:00-11:30AM. Please note the serving times for the breakfast has been changed to end at 11:30 AM instead of 12:00 PM. For those who are contemplating running for a position on the Executive Board need to get their letter of intention to run to Post Adjutant, Vic Gazzilli. They must be received by April 17th in ordered to be placed on the ballot. You can be nominated off the floor at the April 17th Membership Meeting, but you must be in attendance to accept the nomination. Once again, a reminder to all of our Legionnaires that our dues will increase from $40.00 to $45.00 beginning with the 2020 Membership Cards that will be out in June. If you haven t paid your 2019 dues yet, please get them in soon. If you re not sure you have paid them, check your card and it should say 2019 on it and you are up to date. Thank You. For the Good of the Legion, Rand Kennedy, Post Commander a treat and socks. We also gave out apples and oranges. It was a huge success. The Veterans were very thankful. The above is a sample of what your donation dollars go to, along with education such as a senior award to New Hartford High School and making the third grades of Utica, New Hartford and Whitesboro know the meaning of Americanism and making donations all year to area community needs. We thank you for all your support. May 4 th from 1pm-5pm Diva Day - Come Join us ladies for Diva Day. We will be having vendors coming of all genres: jewelry, candles, makeup, scented oils, massage to name a few. We will also be having specialty drinks at the cash bar. Bring your girlfriends and spend the afternoon. A $5.00 donation is requested. If you are interested in renting a table, please contact Monica Lawendowski, @ 315-723-0504. Due to logistics, we are looking for Children s Safety Day originally scheduled to be held in May, moved to June. Look for more info in May s newsletter. Again, anyone willing to donate their time to help with these events will be welcomed! Please contact Monica Lawendowski or any Auxiliary member. We d love to have you! The New Hartford Auxiliary Unit 1376 would like to welcome the following new members to our Unit. Please Welcome: Yalonda Peroni, Marybeth Ritenour, Phyliss Raymond and Carmelann Scalzo. Ladies please let us know if any Auxiliary members are sick or in nursing homes. Please contact Mary Rogalski @ 315-797-9250 with any information. Please pray for our service men and women and continue to support our veterans. Yours in Service, Monica Lawendowski, President AUXILIARY NEWS The next meeting of the Auxiliary will be on Tuesday, April 2nd starting at 6:30 PM. The 2019 membership cards are in. Dues remain @ $25.00 and can be sent to Janice Hurley, 1904 Redfield Ave, Utica 13501 or left in the Auxiliary mailbox in the Lounge area (right off the kitchen door). We are always looking for new members so please talk to your relatives and friends and have them join. We have activities throughout the year and always welcome new faces. Thank you to everyone who participated in the Comedy Show last month. It was a huge success. It was nice to see members participating. We hope you had a good time. On March 12 th, the Auxiliary visited the VA Clinic in Rome and handed out goodie bags of personal care items, SAL NEWS The next meeting of the Son s of Post 1376 will be held on Wednesday, April 3rd starting at 7:00 PM. Dues remain $25.00 and can be mailed to: Bob Byrd, 4 Foxcroft Rd., New Hartford, NY 13413 or put them in the SAL mailbox at the Post. Checks for dues can be made payable to SAL Post 1376. PLEASE NOTE; If you pay by cash, ask for a receipt and make sure your name is on the envelope. Also, if your address has changed please let me know so we can be sure you will receive your newsletter. The Sons are busy with the running of the Queen of Hearts. Stop by and purchase your tickets daily
at the Bar or at our table on Wednesdays in the Lounge. We thank all our members for their support of our Post, State and our Veterans. Don Wisnowski, Commander COLOR GUARD REPORT The next meeting of the Color Guard will be held on Thursday, April 18th starting at 6:00 PM. If there are any changes you will be notified by Chris Voce. As always we would welcome any new members who may be interested in joining our Color Guard. Membership is open to any member in good standing in the Legion, Auxiliary or the Sons. If interested in joining please see any member of our Guard or call the Post @ (315) 736-7041 and leave a message. All of our events are under the direction of Capt. Dick Fountain, Rd. Cdr. Larry Winfield, Lt. Duane Clark. Larry Winfield, Rd. Commander LEGION RIDERS REPORT The next meeting of the Riders will be held on April 28th starting @ 12:15 PM at the Post. Nominations for officers will take place at this meeting. Our elections / installation will be held at our May 19th monthly meeting. All Riders, in good standing, are eligible to run for any position. Keep-in-mind that you will be responsible to fulfill the duties of that position. Results of our elections will be announced in the June newsletter. The first 2019 ride will follow our May 19th meeting starting at 1:00 PM to benefit the Disabled American Veterans. Riders/Supporters: The 2019 membership dues are now due; please make your check out to the American Legion Riders Post #1376 or drop off your dues of $12.00 in an envelope in our mailbox with your name on it and address it to Tom Liesch. Your 2019 ALR ID cards and receipt will be returned to you. Please visit our face-book site or browse the website: www.americanlegionriders.net, or National @ www.legion.org/riders. or get in touch with us at alrpost1376@gmail.com. Ride to Live - Live to Ride! For the Good of the Legion, Tim Converse, Director POST LOTTERY REPORT FEBRUARY 2019 LOTTERY NUMBERS DATE/NUMBER 1/560 2/557 3/816 4/059 5/460 6/191 7/130 8/014 9/511 10/186 11/537 12/106 13/181 14-228 15/408 16/639 17/168 18/037 19/058 20/417 21/586 22/381 23/432 24/145 25/412 26/039 27/138 28/589 Disclaimer: Every effort is made to accurately report these numbers. The official numbers are those recorded on the Post Lottery Payment Log Book by the Fund Raiser Chairman. The Post will not be responsible for typos in the newsletter. Terry Johnson PC, Lottery Chairman New Hartford American Legion Post 1376 was recently presented with their 4th Plaque from the Rome, NY Marine Corps League for the Post s outstanding support of the Annual Toys for Tots Christmas Campaign. The quality and amount of donations was outstanding. To all who help support this worthy cause we Thank You for your generous donations. A special Thank You to Post and Marine Corps League member Bob Rothdiener for overseeing this project for our Post. New Hartford American Legion Post 1376
New Hartford American Legion s Friday Night Fish Fry Dinners Featuring **TUESDAY NIGHT DINNER** SCALLOPS FISH FRY Also Stuffed Haddock!! SCHRIMP CHICKEN & BISCUIT DINNER Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable, Salad, Rolls, Coffee & Tea TUESDAY APRIL 9, 2019 Serving from 5:00 8:00 pm Donation $11.00 Inside Dining & Take Out Available Call (315) 736-7041 or Visit us @ www.newhartfordamericanlegionpost 1376.com New England Clam Chowder Also Try Our Mouth Watering Prime Rib! All Dinners Served with: Fresh Garden Salad Fresh Bread, Coffee & Tea Serving 4:00 8:00 PM All Are Welcome!! 8616 Clinton St. New Hartford, NY 315-736-7041 Visit Us @ www.newhartfordamericanlegionpost1376.com The New Hartford American Legion will host our Sunday Morning Breakfast on April 28th at the Post. MENU Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage Hash, Sausage Gravy, Home Fries Pancakes, French Toast Toast, Coffee, Tea, Orange Juice Fruit Cocktail Donation: Adults: $10.00 Children 5-12: $5.00 Children under 5-Free SERVING 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM If God had intended us to fly he would have made it easier to get to the airport. Jonathan Winters Comedian (1925-2013) Mark Twain was born on November 30, 1835 when Haley s Comet came into view, and passed away on April 10, 1910, a day after Haley s Comet came into view again.
QUEEN OF HEARTS UPDATE As of March 7th the Pot for the Queen is at $8666.00 with 27 cards left. The drawing for the Queen is held every Wednesday at 8:15 PM. You can purchase tickets any day at the Bar and at the SAL table Wednesdays in the Lounge. All Post 1376 members and bona fide guests over the age of 18 may play The Queen of Hearts. One ticket will be drawn each week; except the first and twenty-sixth week, when three will be drawn, until the Queen of Hearts is found. Tickets will be a series of two part-sequentially numbered raffle tickets. TICKETS WILL COST $1.00 EACH, and you may purchase as many tickets as you wish. Each player shall write their name and phone number and card number you would like selected if you are not present at the drawing on the Posts part of the ticket, which shall be deposited into the raffle box. The purchasing player shall retain the other portion of the ticket as a receipt for verification purposes. The player holding the winning ticket stub shall be declared the winner of the drawing and shall be entitled to Search for the Queen of Hearts. Each winner shall select one of the facedown playing cards, which shall be turned over by the member in charge. If the card turned over is the Queen of Hearts, the holder of the winning ticket selecting that card shall be awarded 60% of the grand prize pool. If the card selected is not the Queen of Hearts, the card shall be defaced and be returned to the game board face up. The player drawing a card other than the Queen of Hearts shall be awarded a cash prize valued according to the following schedule: CARD DRAWN PAYOUT ANY 2,3,4, OR 5 $5.00 ANY 6,7,8, OR 9 $10.00 ANY 10, Jack or King $20.00 ANY Ace $30.00 ANY Joker $40.00 ANY Queen other than Hearts $50.00 The winning player need not be present to win. Should the owner of the ticket drawn not be present a volunteer will select the card. MONTHLY HUMOR THE JEWISH MOTHER The year is 2020 and the United States has elected the first woman as well as the first Jewish president, Susan Goldstein. She calls up her mother a few weeks after Election Day and says, "So, Mom, I assume you'll be coming to my inauguration?" "I don't think so. It's a ten-hour drive, your father isn't as young as he used to be, and my arthritis is acting up again." "Don t worry about it, Mom, I'll send Air Force One to pick you up and take you home. And a limousine will pick you up at your door." "I don't know. Everybody will be so fancyschmantzy. What on earth would I wear?" Susan replies, "I'll make sure you have a wonderful gown, custom-made by the best designer in New York." "Honey," Mom complains, "you know I can't eat those rich foods you and your friends like to eat." The President-to-be responds, "Don't worry Mom. The entire affair is going to be handled by the best caterer in New York; kosher all the way. Mom, I really want you to come." So Mom reluctantly agrees and on January 20, 2021, Susan Goldstein is being sworn in as President of the United States. In the front row sits the new President's mother, who leans over to a Senator sitting next to her and says, "You see that woman over there with her hand on the Torah, becoming President of the United States?" The Senator whispers back, "Yes, I do." Mom says proudly, "Her brother is a doctor."
Writers Honoring Veterans Ceremony New Hartford American Legion November 7, 2018 THIS DATE IN MILITARY HISTORY Legion Commander Rand Kennedy welcomed everyone on behalf of the Legion and especially for Veterans Attorney Brian Miga who was the persistent leader of the entire project of all of the Veterans honored at their special ceremony. Brian conducted the presentation of beautifully bound printed booklets to each Veteran or family related to their life during the wars and their lives after their service. The Veterans honored were: Joseph V. Cuda, Leonard Dziekowicz, John J. Scarfo, Phil Capraro, Russell Fielding, John Jack Hensel, Counsel Thomas A. Blanchfield, Mary Wheeler, Walter Joseph, John and Frank Loin. The writers were: Bob Sblendorio and Brian Miga who administered the program of writers, Caren Pepper, Donna Lockmartin, Nancy Farina, Joseph Bottini, Debbie Hornesky, and Elenor Moran. Volunteers for this project were: Stanley Stash Babjarz, Joesph Fraccola, Bob Rothdiener, Dan Pieloch, Mark Williamson and Fred Griffiths. A special Thank You to Andrea Graves from Classy Cakes and the Carbone Family, Andrea for donating the Special Occasion Cake and the Carbone Family for all of their support. Bob Rothdiener, Post 1376 Member Post Scholarships Operation Homecoming On February 12, 1973, Operation Homecoming began as the first release of American prisoners of war from the Vietnam conflict took place. The New Hartford Ladies Auxiliary will host a Ladies Diva Day at the New Hartford American Legion on May 4, 2019 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. They will have vendors coming of all genres including jewelry, candles, makeup, scented oils, massage to name a few. There will be a cash bar featuring specialty drinks for the ladies. You are encouraged to bring your girlfriends and spend the afternoon with us. A $5.00 donation is requested. If you are interested in renting a table, please contact Monica Lawendowski @ 315-723-0504. Once again, our Post awards two $1000 scholarships each year. One goes to a graduating senior from New Hartford High School and one goes to a child or grandchild of a Post 1376 member. This includes the Auxiliary and SAL as well as the Legion. Scholarship applications have been available at the Post since the 1st of the year at the Bar. The last day to submit an application is April 1st. FROM THE CHAPLAIN S CORNER This is a reminder that if there are any members who would like to attend any services that we offer to our members and would like to be on our call list, let me know by calling me @ 736-7419. This means so much to the family and friends of members who have left us. In Service to Our Post, Don Gossin, Chaplain
American Legion Boys State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for U.S. high school students. A participatory program in which students become part of the operation of local, county and state government, Boys State was founded in 1935 to counter the socialism-inspired Young Pioneer Camps. The program was the idea of two Illinois Legionnaires, Hayes Kennedy and Harold Card, who organized the first Boys State at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a separate but similar program for young women called Girls State. At Boys State, participants learn the rights, privileges and responsibilities of franchised citizens. The training is objective and centers on the structure of city, county and state governments. Operated by students elected to various offices, Boys State activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law-enforcement presentations, assemblies, bands, choruses and recreational programs. Legion posts select high school juniors to attend the program. In most cases, individual expenses are paid by a sponsoring post, a local business or another community-based organization. New York Boys State will be held from June 27 to July 2, 2019 at SUNY Morrisville State College in Morrisville, NY. This year the New Hartford American Legion conducted interviews at New Hartford High School and selected the following candidates to attend Boys State: Anthony Rabbia, Gage Kilborne, Sachin John and Alex Mandia. Seton King was chosen as an alternate. The Legion will sponsor three of the candidates and the SAL with sponsor the fourth. Thank You to Executive Board members Glen Keesler and Harry Hertline for their time in conducting the interviews for us. New Hartford American Legion MEMBERSHIP REPORT Our next membership meetings will take place on Wednesday, April 17th starting at 6:30 PM. Please plan on attending our meeting and voice any concerns that you may have. As always, there will be refreshments served after the meeting. We currently have 659 members paid so far, which includes 28 new members. This gives us 94% of our quota of 695. NOTICE PLEASE READ!! "If you pay your Legion membership online, you will have to send the Post membership person proof that you paid your dues. There is a receipt at the bottom of your online confirmation to send to the Post. I cannot send your membership card until I receive this confirmation. Please send this in as soon as possible." This is a reminder that the 2018 Membership Cards have expired. The new 2019 cards are now out. You can renew your dues anytime. Our dues will remain at $40.00. Please note that if you receive a renewal notice from National and you have paid your 2019 dues, just disregard the notice and throw it away. If you are not sure you have paid your dues, just check your membership card, if it says 2019 on it, you are paid. Thank You. New Hartford American Legion Post 1376 would like to welcome the following new members to our Post. Please welcome: James L. Dixon, John P. Dellerba and Alan R. Gregory. As always we truly appreciate your continued support of our Post and we look forward to your continued support in the future. Janet Keesler & Dick Fountain Post Membership Chairpersons
NEW HARTFORD AMERICAN LEGION POST 1376 Pictured from the Left: Tim Converse, Riders President Monica Lawendowski, Auxiliary President Rand Kennedy, Legion Commander Don Wisnowski, SAL Commander TAPS New Hartford American Legion Post 1376 regrets to report that the following members have left us: WALTER J. GRAHAM JOSEPH A. ROSITANO GRANT THEM ETERNAL REST O LORD