POST 40 DISPATCH AMERICAN LEGION POST 40 Your Friendly Post On The Treasure Coast 810 South US Highway 1 Fort Pierce, Florida 34950 (772) 461-1480 Phone (772) 461-4876 Fax Webpage: http://www.post40fl.org August 2014 From Our Commander: LEGION POST 40 OFFICERS Well, we are halfway through the Summer. Things are going well at Post 40, thanks to our Officers and Volunteers. It strange to mention Volunteers in this light, since it s always a challenge to find enough Volunteers. We are currently very lucky and have had a great group of Volunteers helping out around the Post. Thank You, to all of you. Post 40 is hosting a Karaoke Contest which will begin on August 9 th and run for 6 consecutive Saturdays. John DiMenna and Lorraine Dienes are the event coordinators and have some great ideas for the contest. 1 st place is guaranteed $500. The Finals will be September 13th. The Legionnaire of the Month for August is John DiMenna. Maybe he will share his parking space with Lorraine Dienes Commander First Vice Second Vice Third Vice Adjutant Finance Officer Chaplain Judge Advocate Service Officer Historian Sergeant At Arms Past Commander Tom James Mike Gearhardt Dan Kenney Pat Bland Albert Porter George Gray John Souza Joe Schwartz Pat Bland Russ Creswell Roger Rhodes Ken Kettering George Lodowski Joe Schwartz John Souza It is once again time to renew our memberships for 2015 here at Post 40. If you have any problems, please let myself or one of our officers know. We are all here to help with ANY issues you may have with renewing your membership. Our new First Vice Mike Gearhardt is available most evenings and I am always close by to answer any questions. We would like to reach our 100% membership goal again this year. As always, if you have any questions, concerns or ideas for our Post, Please call me at the Post or stop in and see me. Thank You and God Bless. For God and Country Tom James KARAOKE Contest Begins Saturday August 9th 2014 Details on Back Page And At Post 40 Post 40 Outdoor Flea Market 1 st Saturday of Each Month From 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM $10.00 will get you a space with 1-8 table Stop by Post 40 @810 S. US 1 To pay for and reserve your spaces www.post40fl.org Email Submissions To: editor@post40fl.org
From The S.A.L. Hope everyone had a great 4 th of July weekend. While enjoying the 4 th, I hope you Thanked our Veterans and Active-Duty Service Men and Women for our Freedoms. Our Tuesday Dinner for August had to be changed at the last minute and we will be serving Pot Roast with all the fixings plus dessert. If you have not had our Pot Roast before stop in and give it a try. It is a delicious and great meal. New memberships cards are in for 2015 and we are beginning our early renewals. The annual dues for the Sons of the American Legion remain at $25.00 (Twenty-Five Dollars) for the 2015 membership year. If you renew your membership early, you will be eligible for our Free Early Bird Dinner. When you renew, please let me know if you want your new card mailed or left at Post 40 for pickup. Be aware though, that we cannot mail keycards through the mail, so they must be picked up at the Post regardless. Thank you, Fun Times At Post 40 M E A T O 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM 2 nd and 4 th Tuesday Every Month Show Me The Money 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM 1 st and 3 rd Thursday Every Month Come In, Join The Fun And WIN! Get Your Newsletter Or Calendar At www.post40fl.org Email Submissions To: editor@post40fl.org S.A.L. Squadron 40 Officers Commander First Vice Second Vice Finance / Adjutant Sergeant At Arms Past Commander Judge Advocate Post 40 Family, Steve Poutier Roger Rhodes Keith Conn Ed Sheubrooks We are collecting school supplies for the 2 schools we selected. Please try to get new items. Our students that are needy deserve a chance to succeed. Anything from pencils, paper, crayons, markers, book bags etc. I will try to have a box set out for you to put them in. Unit 40, Education Chair, Sandra MacDonald Lunch By Adele Served From 11 AM to 2 PM Monday - Friday Classic BLT Ham & Cheese Tuna Salad Reuben Hamburger Sandwiches Turkey Club Sliced Chicken Grilled Cheese Cheese Steak Cheeseburger Served With Your Choice Of French Fries or Chips Chef Salad Shrimp Basket Tossed Salad Chicken Fingers Full Menu and Daily Specials Available at Post 40 The Post 40 Dispatch is published monthly by Stephen N. Gladwin Post 40 American Legion 810 South US 1, Fort Pierce, Florida 34950
From Auxiliary Unit 40 President Hello Ladies, Well I was finally installed as your President, along with the ladies of Unit #171 on July 14 th. We even celebrated District President, Robin Burk s birthday. Just a reminder, there will not be a meeting in August, due to the fact that Edie and Connie will be on their way to National Convention in Charlotte, N.C.. There will be dinner, by Denise; it will be Lasagna, yum sorry I will miss it. School supplies will be collected in September, also stop by your local store and pick something up for those children, who are in need. We do have a lot scheduled for September; the 8 th is our meeting at 7:00p.m. I hope you will all be refreshed and excited to begin our New Year and work hard for the American Legion Auxiliary and its programs. Think about being a chairman this year. I would appreciate it. Don't forget to pay your dues if you have not already. Membership is very important see Roxanna for your new card. Our school of instruction is on September 13 th at Sebastian Unit #189 starting at 9:00, it is not far and maybe some of us can carpool. September 22 nd is our 2 nd Quarter Auction, at 6:00pm. I hear it was a lot of fun the last time. if you want to reserve a table see Connie Schwartz. September 27 th is our first District Picnic at Wickham Park in Melbourne starting at 11:00. Bring a baked good or your talent, I understand that they will have a contest. All proceeds go to Boys and Girls State transportation expenses. Have a nice August, If you need me, do not hesitate to call, my cell is 772-532-5679 or e-mail me at albertporter@bellsouth.net For God And Country, Edie Porter Auxiliary Unit 40 Officers President Edie Porter First Vice Second Vice Secretary Treasurer Chaplain Historian Sergeant At Arms Asst. Sgt At Arms Connie Schwartz Dee Sheppard Rita Feuerbach Sandy Walbeck Joan Smith Patty Kafka Libby Piersall Phyllis Burk Nancy Moore Elaine Souza Brenda Willis Get Your Newsletter Or Calendar At www.post40fl.org Email Submissions To: editor@post40fl.org Congratulations On Your Wedding Day To Steve and Helen Schneider From Your Friends At Post 40
Volunteers, Thank You, We Appreciate Your Help... John Albert Pat Bland Jack Bowman Craig Brown Phyllis Burk Vinnie Cassamasse Adele Chambers Eileen Cotler Russ Creswell Lynn Davey Al Fleming Dorothy Galeone Judy Hardiman Dave Hilleman Denise Hilleman Tom James Rich Johnson Chris Kafka Patty Kafka Ken Kettering Pat Kettering George Lodowski Luis Fernando Medina Libby Piersall Albert Porter Edie Porter Steve Poutier Deb Purdy Helen Raiman Bob Reid Connie Schwartz Joe Schwartz Dee Sheppard Dan Simcox Joan Smith John Souza Roxanna Stlutz Marilyn Tagliaferri Sandy Walbeck Brenda Willis Melinda Willis Robert Lefty Woshnick From Ken Kettering: Jerry Zalben USMVMC Volunteer and Put YOUR NAME HERE USMVMC MEETINGS SUNDAY, August 3 rd & 17 th, 10 AM TEXAS HOLD EM FRIDAY, August 22 nd & 29 th 7:00 PM If Your Name Was Omitted From The Volunteer List Above, Please Contact The Person In Charge Of The Event For Which You Volunteered. We Are Only Listing Volunteers Submitted From The Previous Month, As Submitted By The People Running The Various Events At The Post. We Are Trying To Keep The List Current And Everyone Whose Name Was Submitted As A Volunteer For The Previous Month Is Listed Above. We Apologize If Your Name Was Missed. Post 40 Boosters January 2014 February 2014 March 2014 April 2014 George & Carol Lodowski (5/15) Dorothy Stefanovich (Memory, Husband Ed) Joan Cox (Memory, Husband Tom) May 2014 June 2014 July 2014 August 2014 George & Carol Lodowski Larry Burns (11/14) Dottie Carrol (Memory, Jack Carrol) Dorothy Stefanovich (2/15) (Memory, Son Larry) September 2013 October 2013 November 2013 December 2013 George & Carol Lodowski (5/15) (Memory, Henry & Mary Stone) Judi Harrison (Memory, Daughter Rhonda)
BINGO EVERY Sunday @3:00 PM Keep Cool During The Hot Summer Afternoon Same Great Fun As Friday BINGO But Earlier In The Day Stop In, And WIN UPCOMING EVENTS Saturdays Karaoke Contest Begins 8/9/14 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Fridays BINGO 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Sundays BINGO 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Mon - Fri Lunches By Adele 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Breakfast Every Sunday, 8:30 to 11:30 AM Tuesday Night Dinner 5:00 to 6:30 PM 1st Tues.by S.A.L. - 2nd Tues. by Ladies Auxiliary King Of Diamonds - Wednesdays 7:00 PM. Kitchen OPEN Texas Hold em - 4 th and 5 th Friday Of Each Month, 7:00 PM Friday Fish Fry 5:00 to 6:30 PM. Bingo 6:30 PM Tuesday Night Live Dance Music 6:30 to 10:30 PM. KARAOKE Contest ALL Non-Professional Singers Over 21 Years Old Welcome Beginning Saturday August 9 th 2014 For 6 (Six) Consecutive Weeks Finalists Compete On Saturday September 13 th 2014 Registration begins at 6:00 PM Contest Starts at 7:00 PM Cash Prizes For 1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd Place Come Sing Each Week And WIN