Post 142 Pompano Beach American Legion News Sterling McClellan Post 142 ~ 171 SW 2nd Street ~ Pompano Beach, FL 33060 ~ 954-942-2448 Web Site: www.alpost142.com ~ E-mail: legion@alpost142.com July, 2014 Message from the Commander My Legion family, this is my last contribution of my first term as your Commander. I m happy to report that our Post had a very good year. We were (are) fortunate to have those able members who Stepped up and got it done with what was (is) needed. If you read my intro in prior newsletters I ve mentioned some, not all. For them I am and you should be grateful. Because of a few, we maintain and exist. Let s not lose focus about WHO we are and WHAT we represent. Yes, we have a fine lounge family, Where everybody knows your name, and take part in our many functions. We need to remember that part of every dollar spent at our Post is going to a cause. We are the American Legion, we honor those who sacrificed and wore the uniform and still do, in defense of our Constitution and our Flag. We are of the few that support and promote Americanism in our nation today. A smiled salute to all who supported me through my first term as your Commander. In closing please check out the bulletin s posted in the lounge. We try to keep everyone entertained along with the many fund raisers that enable us to support our programs. For God, Country and Family. John A Silva Commander Post Everlasting Alexander Hambone Wilson John Schutz 1st Vice Commanders Report You will now be receiving your renewal forms from National for 2015. Let s start this year out on a positive note and get your renewals in so that we can make our goals. We did not make our membership goals this past year. Remember that you can send in your renewals, drop them by the Post or renew on line at Legion.org. This past year we had a program where if you brought in 3 or more new members that the Post would pay for your 2015 membership dues. Thanks to our members that accomplished this. Dave Bonner John McDonough Ed Osika Rick Davitt Jim McNulty Jamie Grinis Ron Robinolt Page 1
Post Officers 2014 2015 Commander John Silva..954-804-4709 1 st Vice Commander George Rafajko. 954-873-6462 2 nd Vice Commander Pat Chase....954-687-3456 Finance Officer Ron Robenolt......954-621-6578 Adjutant Rick Davitt....954-805-4593 Chaplain Patricia Renniasen...954-938-9333 Historian Open Sergeant at Arms- Fred Keebler.....954-448-3774 Executive Committee: Larry Henderson Paul Stein Frank Quary Gary Brietling Dave Bonner Open Unit 142 Officers for 2014-2015 President, Kim Chase...954-826-4081 1 st Vice, Denice Grinis..... 754-264-4388 2 nd Vice, Open Chaplain, Barbara Branigan......954-815-5521 Secretary, Jean Rugg......954-978-5405 Treasurer, Jean Rugg.....954-978-5405 Historian, Brittany Chase......954-654-8092 Sgt-at- Arms, Lenore Stribling...954-805-4594 Asst. Sgt-at-Arms, Brittany Chase Executive Committee: Bonnie Hatt Regina Hammes Virginia Stein July Meetings Thursday, July 3, Legion and Auxiliary General Meeting Thursday, July 3, Auxiliary Executive Board Meeting 5:30pm Thursday, July 3, Legion Executive Board Meeting 6pm Thursday, July 10, SAL General Meeting Thursday, July 17, Marine Corps League General Meeting 7:30pm Friday, July 25, Fleet Reserve Meeting Thursday, July 24, ALR General Meeting 4/14 4/15 Please use your door card, if you buzz in, have your membership card ready to show. Please remember that due to health regulations that pets are not allowed in any establishment that serves food. Only Registered Service Dogs are allowed and must remain on floor Gentlemen, No Tank Tops or Sleeveless 4/15 3/15 shirts after 6pm Page 2 Page 2
6 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 Auxiliary Bingo Chicken Parm. Legion 5:30 7:30pm w/linguini Executive Committee 6pm 5:30-7:30pm Post Installation of Officers 2pm 13 20 27 Happy Birthday America 7 Bar Pizza 5-8pm Lunch 11:30 2pm Burger Special 14 Bar Pizza 5-8pm Lunch 11:30 2pm Burger Special 21 Bar Pizza 5-8pm Lunch 11:30 2pm Burger Special 28 Bar Pizza 5-8pm Lunch 11:30 2pm Burger Special 8 Auxiliary Bingo 5:30 7:30pm 15 Auxiliary Bingo 5:30 7:30pm 22 Auxiliary Bingo 5:30 7:30pm 29 Auxiliary Bingo 5:30 7:30pm 9 w/fries 9.00 Meat Loaf w/veggie & Salad w/fries 9.00 16 London Broil w/veggie & Salad w/fries 9.00 23 Stuffed Peppers w/veggie & Salad w/fries 9.00 30 Baked Chicken w/veggie & Salad w/fries 9.00 Legion/Auxiliary General Meeting 10 SAL Meeting 17 Marine Corps League 7:30pm 24 ALR General meeting BBQ Ribs Full Rack 13.00 ½ Rack 9.00 Fried Fish or Johnny C 11 Rib Eye Steak Dinner 14.00 Fried Fish or 18 Prime Rib Dinner 15.00 Fried Fish or 25 Rib Eye Steak Dinner 14.00 Fried Fish or Karaoke 6 10pm 4 th of July Picnic 12 4 pm 12 12-2 &5:30 7:30pm Karaoke 6 10pm 19 12-2 &5:30 7:30pm Karaoke 6 10pm 26 12-2 &5:30 7:30pm Karaoke 6 10pm Blood Drive 11am 4pm 31 Bar Poker Tuesday before Bingo Wednesday & Friday 5:30pm Page 3
Auxiliary President's Message July 2014 Believe it or not, we are at the end of another Auxiliary year. It has been a privilege to have served as your President this year. Unit 142 had a very successful Voyage, thanks to a ship shape crew. Thank you to everyone who helped in any way to make this possible. We made our last Port of Call at the Department of Florida Convention in Orlando June 12 th to the 15 th, with seven delegates and two guest present. Happy 4 th of July to all and Happy Birthday America! Also, Happy 75 th Birthday to Marion Broadhead, a 42 year active member and a five time Past President. Stop by after our July 3 rd meeting to congratulate her on this momentous milestone. Our installation of new officers will be held at Post 142 on Sunday, July 6 th at 2:00 p.m. Congratulations to all of the incoming officers. We wish you a very prosperous year. We would appreciate your support to our new President, Kim Chase, and all of the America Legion Family Officers. Thank you again for all the support you have given me. Yours in Service not Self, Bonnie Hatt Bonnie Hatt Please welcome our new Department of Florida Commander Jay Conti Jr. and our new Department President Erna Schwabe Page 4
Post 142 Booster Club Our Boosters are slowing down. Please become a Booster Member and help in keeping our Post the best that we can be. Thanks again to all of the members, friends and guests that continue to donate to our Booster Club. Because of you we are able to keep our Post home in the best possible order. Let s keep up the good work. Lois Ellis 1/15 Alan Westphal 12/14 Arlette & Gary Spaniak 4/15 Jim & Georgianna Perez 11/14 Ron Emory 9/14 Pat Campbell 3/15 Jim Newell 8/14 Jill & Carl McFeeders 3/15 Larry Williams & Judy Vandermark 3/15 Ed Wheeler 8/14 Sandra Ridge 8/14 Tom & Corinne O Brian 8/14 Jerry Hartman 12/14 954 946-9730 9/14 If you wish to receive your Newsletter via Email, please send an email to legion@alpost142.com Include your first and last name along with your email address. Scruffy in memory of Terry Schultz 1/15 Scruffy in Honor of George & Elaine Rafajko 12/14 Scruffy in Memory of Robert W. Appleton 12/14 Scruffy in Memory of Dick Sanborn 12/14 Scruffy in Memory of Sandy Wheeler 12/14 Scruffy in Memory of Gail Greve 12/14 Scruffy in Memory of Ed & Josh Pitcher 12/14 Scruffy in Memory of Harry Kerber 2/15 Scruffy in Memory of W. Dale Stayman 2/15 Lois Ellis in Memory of Earl and Eleanor Ellis 1/15 In Memory of Marti Stroub from your Loving Husband, Artie 11/14 L. Alan Westphal in Memory of Harold Iden 12/14 L. Alan Westphal in Memory of Kevin Jones 12/14 Jack & Diane Simpson in Memory of Roy Sam Williams 1/15 Larry Williams in Memory of his beloved wife, Betty Williams 3/15 In Memory of Donald Burton 8/14 Jim & Georgianna Perez in Memory of Earl & Elinore Ellis 11/14 Jim & Georgianna Perez in Memory of Judy Campbell 11/14 Jim & Jim & Georgianna Perez in Memory of Bud Bugsy Moore 11/14 Jim & Georgianna Perez in Memory of Bill Ellis 11/14 Mike Vaughan, Dedicated to the Survivors of 9-11 12/14 In Memory of Roy A. Chapman From Kathy Chapman 12/14 In Memory of Joesph B. Rice, USMC, Love Joanne 12/14 Douglas Mills In Memory of Kevin Kennedy 12/14 Shirley & Neil Bossard in Memory of Kevin Kennedy 12/14 George Ann Miret in Memory of Kevin Kennedy 12/14 In Memory of Bill Ellis, His Loving Wife Lois Ellis 1/15 Marion Broadhead in Momory of Walter Broadhead 2/15 Patricia Boop in Memory of Kevin Kennedy 2/15 Sandra Ridge in Honor of Jack Simpson 2/15 David & Sherri Justice in Memory of Bill Ellis 2/15 Davis & Myra McIntosh in Memory of Bill Ellis 2/15 Peggy & Timothy in Memory of Kevin Kennedy 2/15 Kathleen Eichler in Memory of Bill Ellis 3/15 Gordon Stanton in Memory of Jim Stanton 3/15 Jim McNulty in Memory of Jim McNulty Sr. 3/15 Jimmy McNulty in Memory of Grandpa McNulty 3/15 Judy Vandermark in Memory of her Beloved Husband David Vandermark 3/15 Jack Schultz in Memory of Donald Schultz 4/15 Jack Schultz in Memory of Terry Schultz 4/15 Jack Schultz in Memory of Old Buddy Richard Pitcher 4/15 Jack Schultz in Memory of Jerry Flannery of Bo-Deans 3/15 Maryanne Blondie Sarner in Memory of Patsy Annatone 4/15 In Memory of Bob Siravo, USMC, from his wife Carolyn 4/15 Page 5
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DISCOUNTED DENTISTRY FOR VETER@NS @ND THEIR F@MILIES Dr. George D. Green DDS, PA has established a network of dentists throughout the country that provide excellent Dental Benefits to Union Members. This benefit is now being offered to all Veterans and their immediate family members at the offices listed below. All of these offices offer a full array of services. In order to qualify for all of the discounted dentistry and use the additional benefit coupons listed below, you must show Proof of Membership in the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, AM Vets, V.A.I.D., Active/Retired I.D. or a DD214 indicating being Honorably Discharged. Free consultations so you never have to pay to find out what is wrong so take advantage of the coupons offered below. Dr. Ongley is open M & W until 7 PM and Dr, Green and Dr. Zenga have Saturday appointments available for your added convenience. Call any office for an appointment NOW! Blood Drive Funnel Cake Saturday, July 26 11am 4pm Page 10
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