May 2018 1 During our May membership Commanders meeting Corner we will recognize our past year departed legionnaires From the with desk a of Post the Commander Everlasting Hardin ceremony. Post 113 June will be here before you know it. During the June meeting we will have the installation of new officers. There will be a FREE membership appreciation night on June 16 th. The membership appreciation night is for members only (no guests /not open to the public)! The appreciation night will include a FREE dinner and DJ Party Arty. Come out and show your support and meet the new commanders, President and ALR Director! I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve as commander for Hardin Post 113 for the past two years. I have gained valuable insight into overseeing a large nonprofit organization. Having had the best executive board during the past two years we accomplished so much with so little. I also must mention our rock-solid relationships between legion families is a model for other posts to emulate! In our post, we have not only seen but also inspired progressive growth. Progress was not just financially but was also in our membership and legion programs. Please continue to support the new leadership as there is still a great deal of work to be accomplished. Again, I want to express my deep gratitude for your dedication and support. I look forward to working together in the future. John S. Saunders, Commander The old saying, It s always been that way has never inspired growth or new ideas. - John Saunders Auxiliary Unit 113 From the desk of the President Auxiliary Unit Cecil Druen Roy Dodson Michael Harville Winslow Borzotra George Childers, Sr. Raymond Pearl Donald Appler Johnny Lyons Post 113 member: Kenneth Fowler April showers bring May flowers! As members of the American Legion Family, our focus is the red poppy. This month we celebrate American Legion Family National Poppy Day on May 25 th. Wear your poppy proudly! It is a recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since World War I to honor those who served and died for our country in all wars. It reminds Americans of the sacrifices made by our veterans while protecting our freedoms. We will distribute poppies for donations throughout the month at various events and locations. Contact Jerilynn Kabel at 270-272-7838 to sign up and help distribute poppies. The Legion Family, together with other organizations in the community, will honor our veterans on Memorial Day and throughout the month with various activities. Please don t be afraid to volunteer, our veterans depend upon us! The election of Unit officers and their installation is May 10 th at the next general membership meeting. Join me in the election process and support our future leaders moving into the next year. May 12 th is the Legion breakfast and May 26 th is breakfast for Bikes, Blues and BBQ. Yes there are two breakfast Saturdays in May with lots of opportunity to volunteer! May 25 th is National Poppy Day. Our Unit will distribute red paper poppies around the Hardin County for donations. The Auxiliary raffle is still ongoing; please support the effort to sell 5000 tickets. Tickets are available for distribution at the next general membership meeting or contact Donna Thurman at 270-268-3296 for tickets. Drawing for raffle is July 4 th, winners 1 st $500, 2 nd $250, and 3 rd $100. Ticket price is $1. Remember we give five $750 scholarships, one for each of the area high schools. That s $3,750 we need to raise for the Unit scholarship program. Please help! As always, remember to give of your time and treasures in selfless service for veterans, the military, their families, and their communities. Finally, thank you to all who have supported me as Unit President for the past two years. What we did together was an amazing accomplishment reflecting how much we care about our veterans, their families and their communities. Please continue to support The American Legion Family. Diane Kennedy, President, ALA Hardin Unit 113
Page 2 Bugler Garyoke in the Lounge! Both Friday and Saturday nights; 11-12 and 18-19 May! The fun starts @ 7pm! American Legion Riders From the Saddle Bags of Hardin Post 113 ALR Director Riders, 2 It's finally here! The riding season has officially gotten under way. Among the numerous events May brings officer elections which is an opportunity to step into a leadership role and continue to carry the torch into the future! All ALR members are encouraged to consider running for office. We have jammed the calendar full of events: Safety day, The Healing Fields Ride, Rolling Thunder, and Bikes Blues and BBQ! We want to make sure there is an opportunity for everyone to rack up the miles, so keep an eye on the ALR Facebook page for the most up to date information, as it's made available. As in years past, we will be holding our monthly meeting early on the 17th to make sure we don't overlap with Rolling Thunder. Most importantly, remember to keep the shiny side up! Anthony Dohnert, Director ALR American Legion Rider Schedule / May Events / Review ALR Facebook for Changes 12 May - Safety Day - 1pm 17 May - Riders General Membership meeting. Dinner starts at 5:30 and meeting at 7pm. 19 May - Healing Fields and Museum Ride - Time TBD 24 May - Rolling Thunder - 8am 26 May - Bikes, Blues and BBQ - time TBD 27 May - Harkings Field Ride - time TBD LINE DANCING Monday Nights Starts at 7:00 Only $3.00! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 2017 2018 Officers Commander, John Saunders Cdr_hardinpost113@comcast.net 1st Vice Cdr, Joe Garrett 2d Vice Cdr, Randy Cote Adjutant, Randy Harris Adjutantpost113@comcast.net Finance Officer, Brian Knoch Service Officer, Al Maruszewski skiman02@comcast.net Chaplain, Randy Crank Child &Youth Officer, Ivy Taylor Sgt-At-Arms, John Crow Asst Sgt-At-Arms, Glen Walters Publicity Officer, Beverly Watkins Publicity113@outlook.com Historian, Rick Crouch Athletic Officer, Kat Sampfle Property Book Officer, Tom Folsom Auxiliary President, Diane Kennedy SAL Cdr, Steve Curry ALR Director, Anthony Dohnert dcdante03@gmail.com Color Guard Cdr, Mark Kennedy mwkennedy88@yahoo.com Manager, Post 113, Manager_post_113@comcast.net When you purchase a car from Andy, he will donate $100.00 to the American Legion. Just mention this ad! June 2018 7th Aux Exec Mtg & Gen Mbr Mtg 9th Aux Breakfast / Post Clean up/jim Buffet Night 14th Flag Day / SAL Exec Mtg / Aux Gen & SAL Mbr Mtg 16th Mbrs Apprec Night 21st 40&8 / 8&40 Mtg 21-23 Dept Convention 26th Exec Mtg 28th ALR Mbr Mtg Why not volunteer just once a month for Bingo! Come out on a Friday night or Sunday afternoon and join the fun! Contact Mark Kennedy 270 300-2111 or email mwkennedy88@yahoo.com for your preferred time slot! July 2018 Happy 4th of July 5th Aux Exec Mtg & Gen Mbr Mtg 12th SAL Exec Mtg/Aux Gen & SAL Mbr Mtg 14th Aux Breakfast 19th 40&8 /8&40 24th Exec Mtg /Career Job Fair 26th ALR Mbr Mtg August 2018 3d Aux Exec Mtg & Gen Mbr Mtg 9th SAL Exec Mtg, Aux & SAL Mbr Mtg 11th Aux breakfast /ALR Poker Run 16th 40&8/8&40 23th ALR Mtg 28th Exec Mtg 19th 4th Dist Mtg 28th Exec Mtg
3 American Essay Contest and Poppy Poster Winners Flanders Field President ALA Diane Kennedy, Aiden Checketts, Emily Hildebrandt, Garrett Clopton, Alina Cobb. Poppy Poster winners - Angeline Wilson, Bryleigh Brawner, Bryson Brawner and Jerilynn Kabel, ALA member and Past President. In Flanders field the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce hear amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow. Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high If we break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. John McCrae (1872-1918) Many THANKS for the loving support and the volunteers within the American Legion Auxiliary Hardin Unit 113! We love our American Legion Family! BREAKFAST Saturday, May 12th
Post Family Clean Up Day / June 9th, Saturday, 1000 hrs 2d Vice Randy Cote, Leading the charge to beautify Hardin Post 113! Have a hearty breakfast and then let s all give a little of our time to help make our family Legion a place we can continue to be proud of! 4
Chaplains Corner Look Up! I will lift up my eyes to the hills - from whence comes my help?! My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. Psalm 127:1-2 God will come to you...in the form of a hospital companion or Holy Commander? Perhaps. Or He may come through the words of a scripture or the kindness of a friend. Why, He may even speak to you through an article like this one. But this much is certain...god comes to His people. The Commander of the Armies of heaven is here among us! - Psalm 46:7. You are no exception to this promise. His love includes all people. And He is for YOU. If God is for us, who can be against us! - Romans 8:31. Are you facing a Jericho level challenge? Do you face a diagnosis, difficulty or defeat that keeps you from knocking down the walls? If so, do what Joshua did: When Joshua was by Jericho, he lifted his eyes and looked.and behold a Man stood opposite him - Joshua 5:13. After Joshua lifted his eyes he saw Jesus. As long as our eyes are only on our Jericho, we won t see Jesus. Believe his His word - Look up! The Lord, your Help, is coming! Please pray for: Dave Hayes / Ron Atkinson / Jeff Hall / Herb Ritchie / Jonah Grogan / Gary Dalton / Charlotte VanKirk / Mary Archambault / Chris Barnes / Gary Daniel / Don Reynolds / Brandon Cianchetti Please feel free to contact Post 113 Chaplain Randy, for prayer needs and also to share our legion blessings: Contact him @ 270 300-7288 Send an email to: james.crank@twc.com CONGRATULATIONS to American Legion Hardin Post 113 for exceeding membership goal of 1,307 to 1,327!! Welcome New Members! Continuing to serve! 5 Frank Baker / Deoraj Baldeo / David Bell / Everett Born / James Brown / Benjamin Bryant / Baine Campbell / Edward Campos / Gerald Carroll / Ken Chambers / Ruth Cobbett / Marion Cox / Ernest Dodson / Edwin Doepp / George Donlow / Ned Gallaway / James Galvin / Carl Gatewood / Howard Herman / Michael Laroche / Taurean McKinney / John Meadors / Terry Owen / William Patterson / Dennis Petcovic / Thaddeous Price / Ralph Rucker / David Scheiba / Frank Sylvester / John Taylor / Jesse Thacker / Keith Thomas / Tony Thompson / Robert Walker / Eric Reinhardt / Christopher Carter / Bryan Hamilton / Scott Muller / Lawrence Mellon / Robert Hicks / Craig Richards / Donald Hare Memorial Day - Monday, May 28th A Solemn day of remembrance for everyone who has died serving in the American armed forces. The price for America s freedom is not free. We owe them and their families so much for their sacrifice. Never forget.
American Legion Hardin Post 113 P.O. Box 147 Elizabethtown, KY 42702 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED May 2018 6 Phone: 270-737-9949 Fax: 270-765-6347 www.hardinpost113.com May 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 7:00 Line Legion Families now on Facebook: American Legion Hardin Post 113 / American Legion Riders Post 113 / Hardin Unit 113 American Legion Auxiliary / Hardin County Sons of the American Legion Squadron 113 1 2 3 6pm Aux Exec Mtg 7pm Gen Mbr Mtg 4 5 10am Kentucky Derby 6 7 7:00 Line 8 10:30Senior Bingo 6pm Color Gd Mtg 6pm Exec Mtg 9 10 6pm SAL Exec Mtg 7pm Aux & SAL Mbr Mtg 11 12 8am-11am Legion Breakfast 13 14 7:00-Line 15 16 17 7pm ALR Mbr Mtg 7pm 8/40Mtg 7pm 40&8 Mtg 18 19 3pm 4th Dist Mtg Elections 20 21 7:00-Line 22 23 24 25 8am Nat Poppy Day 26 7am Blues, Bikes BBQ 9am flags at cemetaries 27 10am Set Legion Park 28 MEMORIAL DAY 7:00-Line 29 9am P/U flags 6pm Girl/Boy State 30 31 6pm Aux Exec Mtg 7pm Gen Mbr Mtg June 1st June 2d POST HOURS: Mon 2pm-9pm Tues-Thurs. 2pm-11pm Fri. 2pm-12am Sat. 12pm-12am Sun. 1pm-8pm Monthly Breakfast 2d Sat 8am KITCHEN HOURS: Sunday 12:30-4:00pm Tuesday & Wednesday 5:00pm-8:00pm Friday 5:00pm-8:00pm SERVICE OFFICER HOURS: Tuesday 9am-1:00pm Enter by glass door entrance front left of building.