Mar/Apr 2017 Volume 9 - Issue 12 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID MELBOURNE, FL PERMIT #141
FROM THE COMMANDER I want to thank the Ladies Auxiliary, the Color Guard and those that participated in the Four Chaplains Service. It was a great success and the dessert buffet was fantastic. Jerry Larson has stepped down as our Kitchen Manager. Toni Hovermill has asked to take Jerry s place. We wish her great success in that position. The Post accepts credit cards now, so there is no need to go to the bank before coming to the Post. Due to the bulletin being bi-monthly, events happen that sometimes do not make the bulletin due to being scheduled after the bulletin is mailed. Stop by and check to see what may be happening during the month that may not have made it into the bulletin. Our Post has been non-smoking for 4 months now, if you have not been to the Post in a while, drop by to see what changes have been made. Come out and support the member s hard work that they do to present their events. I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the hard work done by our volunteers that cover the kitchen and the maintenance done at the Post. Come out and support the hard work that they do. If you want to volunteer, just come to the Post on the day you want to help. Experience is not required! If you have a suggestion, please call, email, or place it in the suggestion box. All items are reviewed and placed under consideration. See you at upcoming events. For God and Country Robert Hughes Commander 321-525-2668 alr163rider14@outlook.com TAPS Richard W Delgallego, Gary I. Altreter, Donald L. Rhoades, Thomas M. McGarry, Cecil M Maurer, Michael E. O Neal, Raymond Ostman
UPCOMING EVENTS-- MARCH/APRIL 2017 3/04/17 A.L.R. BIG CHILL RIDE - ALL DAY 3/04/17 COMBINED LEGION & S.A.L. 12 TH DISTRICT MEETING @ POST 163 REG. 9 AM - MEETING 10 AM 3/05/17 S. A. L. MEETING 1ST NOMINATIONS OF OFFICERS -- GENERAL MEETING 4 PM 3/09/17 LEGION MEETINGS -- E C @ 6:30 PM GENERAL @ 7:00 PM 3/09/17 AUXILIARY MEETINGS -- E C @ 6:30 PM GENERAL @ 7:00 PM 1ST NOMINATION OF OFFICERS -- GENERAL MEETING @ 7:00 PM 3/11/17 12 th DISTRICT GIRLS/BOYS STATE PICNIC POST 117-11AM 3/13/17 A L R MEETING 7:30 PM 1ST NOMINATIONS OF OFFICERS -- GENERAL MEETING @ 7:30 PM 3/18/17 S. A. L. ST PATRICKS DAY CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE DINNER 4 PM-$8.00 3/23/17 LEGION MEETING- COLOR GUARD @7:00 GENERAL @ 7:30 4/01/17 SPACE COAST MOTORCYCLE ALLIANCE (SCMA) MEETING 9:30 AM 4/02/17 S A L MEETING - 4PM 2ND NOMINATIONS OF OFFICERS AT GENERAL MEETING @ 4 PM 4/08/17 LIFE/80 FISH FRY 3-6 PM $8.00 4/10/17 A L R MEETING 7:30 PM 2ND NOMINATIONS OF OFFICERS AT GENERAL MEETING @ 7:30 PM 4/13/17 LEGION MEETINGS -- E C @ 6:30 PM GENERAL @ 7:00 PM 1ST NOMINATIONS OF OFFICERS AT THE GENERAL MEETING @ 7 PM 4/13/17 AUXILIARY MEETINGS -- E C @ 6:30 PM GENERAL @ 7:00 PM 2ND NOMINATIONS OF OFFICERS AT THE GENERAL MEETING @ 7 PM 4/22/17 PAST COMMANDERS & PRESIDENTS DINNER Cocktails 5-6 PM - Dinner 6:00 PM PRIME RIB DINNER TICKETS ONLY $10.00 - TICKET SALES FINAL APRIL 15 4/27/17 LEGION MEETING- COLOR GUARD @7:00 GENERAL @ 7:30 2ND NOMINATIONS OF OFFICERS AT THE GENERAL MEETING @ 7 PM 5/06/17 RUNNING OF THE ROSES KENTUCKY DERBY 3 6 PM S.A.L. HOG ROAST 3-8 PM $8.00 5/06/17 LEGION SPECIAL MEETING 5 PM ELECTION of OFFICERS 5/07/17 S A L MEETING - 4PM ELECTION OF OFFICERS AT THE GENERAL MEETING @ 4 PM 5/07/17 GIRLS STATE ORIENTATION 9 AM UNIT 189 SEBASTIAN 5/08/17 A L R MEETING 7:30 PM ELECTION OF OFFICERS AT THE GENERAL MEETING @ 7:30 PM 5/11/17 AUXILIARY MEETINGS -- E C @ 6:30 PM GENERAL @ 7:00 PM ELECTION OF OFFICERS AT THE GENERAL MEETING @ 7 PM
FROM THE 1 st VICE COMMANDER This being my first year as 1st Vice Commander in charge of membership, I would like to thank all of you that have renewed your membership for 2017. I thank you. As of January 28, we have a total of 644 members that have renewed their membership. We have a total of 803 members listed with the Department of Florida which puts us at approximately 84 percent of being 100 percent. I would like to reach that goal before the 2018 renewal program starts July 1st of this year. The last year that we had 100 percent renewal was 2015; let s see if we can do that again for our post. Let s get those renewals in!! We have had quite a lot of transfers from other posts coming into our post which must mean that our post is one that other veterans want to be members of. Again, I would like to thank you for all your support my first year as your 1st Vice Commander. For God and Country Jack W. Werts USAF RET. 1st Vice Commander 321-610-4143 FROM THE CANTEEN Effective MAY 1, 2017 ALL DRINK TICKETS (Beer, wine, shots & mixed drinks) in your possession will expire May 1, 2017 American Legion & American Legion Auxiliary Life/80 Fish Fry Fish, French Fries, Cole Slaw, Hush Puppys, Roll & Butter April 8th 3-6 PM $8:00
FROM THE AUXILIARY PRESIDENT I would like to thank all those who attended the Four Chaplains Service on February 4, 2017 and all those who participated in one way or the other. A very special thank you to the Rabbi Joel Fox (Jewish Federation of Brevard County, Reverend Thomas Pope (St. Pauls Methodist Church, Deacon Tom Stauffacher (Ascension Catholic Church) and Deacon Christine Croskey (Episcopal Holy Apostle Church). Thank you, Commander Hughes and Ron Durand Post Chaplain, for giving me the privilege of working on this program. I would like to thank our District 12 President for her annual visit during our February meeting. It was a pleasure to hear from her. Our nominating committee has been elected for the upcoming election in May. The members are Dorothy Duke Chairman, Joyce Larson and Barbara Taylor. If you would like to run for an office or make a recommendation for an office position, in the Unit please contact one of these members before the March meeting. March is Community Service Month and April is Children and Youth Month. March 30 thru April 1, 2017, Department President Kelli Becraft will be visiting District 12. The month of April we will celebrate the Military Child and the Past Commander and Presidents Prime Rib Dinner will be held on April 22 nd. Get your tickets by April 15 th. I hope that you will attend our dinner and honor those who have served through the years. I hope you all attend the Life/80 Fish Fry. The Post has become a smoke free building and for those who have not come in and participated in our programs, it would really be nice to see all of you. I look forward to seeing you at our next meeting 03/09/2017 at 7:00 p.m. For God and Country, Billie Pierce, President May 19, 20 & 21 9 AM 5 PLEASE VOLUNTEER & SIGN UP ON THE BULLETIN BOARD TO HELP US SUPPORT OUR VETERAN HOSPITALS AND FAMILIES
FROM THE S. A. L. COMMANDER If you know anyone who is interested in joining talk the talk.. Also renewals same thing talk the talk. Membership is not just the First Vice s responsibility Its all of ours Check your newsletter for upcoming events and come down and support them. Check your calendar for upcoming Son s Of Karaoke shows and come on out to support us and sing a few songs. It s a lot of fun. Our meetings are at 4:00PM on the first Sunday of every month. Be there or be uninformed Any questions of comments I can be reached here at the Post weekend nights or e-mail me anytime @ SALCOMMAN- DER@LEGIONPOST163.COM For god and country You re S.A.L. commander And Kitchen Manager Jerry Larson FROM THE A.L.R. DIRECTOR Hello Post 163 Family. Coming up on March 4th is our fifth annual "Big Chill Ride". This event is open to motorcycles, cars, trucks and any other vehicle you want. The way it works is, when you enter you will be given a list of items. You have to find ten things on the list and get your picture taken with those things. Then when you return you draw a poker hand and the best hand wins. Proceeds go to allow the Legion Riders to help homeless veterans as well as visits and events with the veterans at the Avante Assisted Living Facility. Come on out on March 4th, it is a lot of fun.. For God and Country Malachy (Mack) McGuinness Director Legion Riders Chapter 163
4/22/017 PAST COMMANDERS & PESIDENTS PRIME RIB DINNER Cocktails 5-6 PM Dinner 6 PM RSVP Music & Dancing to Follow Other than invited guests $10.00 / TICKET Ticket sales close April 15 ALL ARE WELCOME S. A. L. S ANNUAL CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE DINNER With all the trimmin s $8.00 SATURDAY, MARCH 18 4:00-8:00 PM IDENTIFICATION STATEMENT American Legion Post 163 Newsletter is published monthly as Mathers Member Link by the J.W. Mathers, Jr., American Legion Post 163, 1795 N. Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL. 32935. The contents do not necessarily reflect the views or the opinions of the membership, the Post Officers, or the State or National parent organizations; nor does the mention of a product or organizations imply endorsement.
BULLETIN BOOSTER (Date is Expiration) BE A BOOSTER FOR ONLY $10.00 PER YEAR, YOU LL HELP THE POST SAVE ON THE EVER GROWING COST OF PRINTING & POSTAGE. FORGIVE ANY OMISSIONS AND/OR ERRORS. 11/16 SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION ANTON MARTH 12/16 NINA MOORE IN MEMORY OF ROY & RON MOORE WILLIAM R. EDWARDS 1/17 ROGER RHODES IN MEMORY OF JIMMIE PIERCE 2/17 CAROL BARTON & FAMILY IN MEMORY OF DAVID & GLORIA DEVOL 3/17 MIKE O NEAL IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANTHONY & CARRIE LA MARCA CHARLES L. & NADINE L. DURHAM LEE OBER IN MEMORY OF STEPHEN OBER 4/17 IN MEMEORY OF FRANK A. WARNER BARBARA TAYLOR IN MEMORY OF ROBERT E. TAYLOR 7/17 WAYNE O. SMITH 8/17 J. & E. M DR MARK HOFFMAN, DSR IN MEMORY OF RANEE SORENSEN 9/17 VINCENT S. AMEIGH 4/18 RIP & NANCY COLLINS 5/18 BOBBY WENDRZYK IN MEMORY OF CHET WENDRZYK SUSIE AGERSTRAND IN LOVING MEMORY OF J.P. & JERRY D. (BOOMER) AGERSTRAND 11/18 ROBERT M. CHILCOTT IN MEMORY OF ELSIE & BOB CHILCOTT 1/19 JONI MANCUSO IN MEMORY OF JOHN J. (JJ) MANCUSO 8/19 L. PAUL MURRAY 9/19 SHELDON E. KELLEY CHERI & JERRY HARTMAN 12/19 TOM PECHACEK SPACE COAST HONOR FLIGHT, W.W. II 4/20 JIMMY GREEN IN MEMORY OF BARBARA & SHASTA GREEN 6/20 LOREN & ALMA VON RIESEN 3/21 FREN MATTHEWS IN MEMORY OF CARMIE & MIKE 7/21 DWIGHT POWLESS IN MEMORY OF JOY 12/21 LEGION RIDERS CHAPTER 163 1/23 STAR & JACK 5/24 PATRICIA WEGNER IN MEMORY OF LUCIEN, GEORGE & TERRY WEGNER JOSE (JOE) VEGA IN LOVING MEMORY OF LAURETTE CONSTANCE VEGA You can view this Newsletter on line anytime, along with more information on upcoming events on our web site at http://legionpost163.com Printed by Mike Roebuck, Legion Member / Legion Rider Good Impressions Printing http://goodimpressionprinting.com 1696 Aurora Road, Melbourne FL 32935 * 321-255-3922