THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 9 WINONA WINDJAMMER COMMANDER Sam Sasser 978 Gilmore Ave. 507 452 2827 ADJUTANT Jeff Brokaw 4952 8th Street 507 454 2685 1ST VICE COMMANDER Tim Reed 621 West King Street 507 454 6340 2ND VICE COMMANDER Ron Groth 711 East Second Street 507 454 1018 FINANCE OFFICER Tom Slaggie 1770 Edgewood Road 507 454 4149 CHAPLAIN J. R. Berger 868 39th Avenue 507-452-2374 SGT AT ARMS Dennis Decker 1620 Edgewood Rd. 507 454 5239 HISTORIAN Bob Ozmun 3860 West 8th Street 507 452 3606 JUDGE ADVOCATE Chuck Turben 4659 West 9th Street 507 454 6877 SERVICE OFFICER Bill Ford 629 East Broadway 507-452-1916 MEMBERSHIP DIR. Dar Troke 410 East Wabasha 507 429 5029 Sam W. Sasser Commander My Fellow Legionnaires: COMMANDER S MESSAGE When you read this article, Christmas 2017 will be a memory. But I hope it is a very good memory indeed. I hope that everyone had a very Merry Christmas!!! And, I hope everyone has a very Happy New Year!!! As we head into 2018, we have a lot to do this year. We have the 1 st District Convention coming up in May 2018 and wewill be asking many of you for your help and assistance. We will need to get the reserve building cleaned up and ready for storage. We will need to get both classrooms set up to have meetings during the convention. That means most of the stuff in the north classroom will need to be moved and stored in the reserve building. After the first of the year we will begin that task. As we head into 2018 I need to thank all of our volunteers. From food nights to bingo nights to putting up the information on the Post Events Board to helping trim and decorate the bar to keeping our lawn mowed to keeping our sidewalks shoveled and salted in the winter to gambling events and all else that helps keep our Post the very busy place that it is. Our volunteers are the best and we all need to thank them for the many jobs that they do for our Post. Katie will be losing some of our bartenders, some temporarily, some permanently. We have a great group of bartenders. As Katie adds to our staff in the next few weeks, be sure to welcome the new bartenders to our Post and give them your support as they learn their new jobs and meet our patrons. I have asked this in the past and I will ask again. What would everyone like to see here at our Post as far as bands and other entertainment? I welcome your feedback and ideas. We try to have something for everyone. If you know of a band or know of some entertainment, please let me know. We will certainly look into something new. The other aspect of our Post that I have asked about is if someone or some group would like to take on something new for a food night. We have had the Miss Winona Program group step forward to put on a Ribs and Kraut night on the second Friday of the month. This has gone over quite well and they will continue through the second Friday of January 2018 and the second Friday of February 2018. They also have indicated a willingness to do the same event September 2018 through February 2019. This is great for our Post. However, how about an individual or group stepping up to do a Chicken and Biscuits night? Or perhaps a Broasted Pork Chop night? Or a Gourmet Dinner night? There are possibilities and I would like to hear your ideas on these potential food nights for our Post. As I keep saying, this is YOUR Post. What can we do to improve what we do? On that subject, we are all recruiters for new Post members. I am sure everyone knows someone who is not a member of the Legion but should be and perhaps would be if we asked them. Our membership keeps going down a bit each year, but if we try, my guess is that there are new members out there. It is OUR job to talk to them. As we head into the cold weather of winter we need to think about the men and women on our Burial Detail. Some of the winter funerals are down right cold. But the weather does not stop them. No matter how cold, they will be there when asked. By the way, if you are interested in joining the Burial Detail, I can t think of a better time or a better way to serve your Post. Think about that and come and talk to any of the Burial Detail members.
Also keep in mind that we are always looking for members to get involved in our Post Meetings. This is YOUR post. We invite you to attend our Post Meetings. And perhaps you might even want to get involved with our Executive Board. We are always looking for new members to take on that job. I hate to say it, but we all are not going to be here forever. We need to get more involvement from members to continue the administration of our Post. Again, think about getting involved. So far, most of this article has been about getting more involved in our Post. But, at this time, I must really thank everyone for supporting our Post by visiting the Bar, enjoying our food nights, and all of our other events. We really appreciate your support!!!! If anyone has a creative side, I would like to ask if anyone would like to assist with creating our Windjammer newsletter. I would like to have someone assist with putting the Windjammer together for printing and for uploading to our website. If anyone is interested let me know. We do the Windjammer six time a year. And we redo the Windjammer covers with updated advertisers in the fall of the year for upcoming new year. Let me know. In closing, I would like to thank everyone for their support. This is a great Post and we have great members to support us. Thank you!!!!! Respectfully submitted, Sam W. Sasser Commander American Legion Post 9
BAR REPORT From your Post 9 Facilities Manager Katie Lemmer Facilities Manager Happy New Year! It s crazy to think that yet another year has come and gone, but what a good year it has been. I would like to thank all of our amazing customers and volunteers for making 2017 a fabulous year! We couldn t do all that we do without all of you, THANK YOU!! It s because of YOU that we can continue to support bands and food I think it s safe to say that Winter is finally here. If you re looking to warm up, we have a bunch of new long-sleeved Legion t-shirts for sale. We have a few different colors to choose from, and sizes ranging from small to 2XL. If you re already dressed for winter and still a little chilly, stop in to the bar and have one of our bartenders whip you up a delicious hot beverage! We are offering Coffee, Tea, and Hot Chocolate. If you re looking for more of an adult hot beverage, we can even add your favorite liquor to spice things up! Not sure what to order? Ask your bartender for a Hot Beverage Menu! And don t forget to ask for whipped cream on top! J Speaking of bartenders, you will be noticing a few new faces behind the bar. Micaela graduated from WSU and will be moving to Hilton Head, South Carolina to complete her internship in exercise science. Olivia also graduated from WSU and was accepted into the Peace Corps, she will be moving to Costa Rica in February. Kaitlin, who goes to school at the University of Wisconsin Stout, recently got a job there, and will be starting there in January. Lastly, Mike will be escaping the Minnesota cold and wintering in Texas, but not to fear, he will be back in the spring. Payton who also attends WSU will be studying abroad for a semester in Spain, how cool! She also will be back at the end of the semester, around May. So needless to say, there are some new girls around here to meet. Please stop in, make them feel welcome, and get to know all 3 of our newest bartenders. Who doesn t love grilled Chicken right? But let s be honest, no one wants to stand outside in THIS kind of weather to cook it!! Luckily for us, our wonderful SAL s are having their Annual Winter Chicken Q this month! The big date is Saturday, January 6th, but as always they will sell out, so I encourage you to buy your tickets before then. Tickets may be purchased in advance from any SAL member or at the bar. Looking to get out and have some fun on Friday s? Don t forget about our delicious Fish Fry s and Taco Nights. Most Fridays we also have a band following dinner, so please pop into the bar for a good drink, maybe even a hot drink, and some great live music! January Fish Fry: Friday the 19 th 4:30-7 Band: Cat & The Fiddle 7-11 January Taco Night: Friday the 26 th 5-7 Band: Ginny & The Right Combination 7-11 Since we re on the topic of Fish Fry s even though I am just a little bit ahead of schedule, I thought I would mention Lent. For those of you who aren t already familiar, this is when we run our Fish Fry s every single Friday. If you want to be sure you get the best fish in town, mark your calendars NOW! We will be having a Fish Fry every single Friday from February 16 th through March 30 th. Along with that, I would like to note that our Fish Fry s are totally and completely 100% volunteer run! Can we give a huge THANK YOU to the many people that give up their time to help make these nights possible!! Also, if you re interesting in becoming one of those fantastic volunteers, please contact me and we will get you started!! How about those Vikings this year, huh? How cool it would be for the Vikings to make it to the Super Bowl and play at their own stadium?! Wouldn t it be even better to be there, and watch in person.. I looked up tickets they range from $3,000-$14,000!! L OMG! And those $3,000 seats are total nosebleeds. I can promise you that you will have a much better seat here at the Legion! Our 4 large flatscreens will be showcasing it all! I should also mention that our beer will cost you just a little less here too. J If the Vikings make it, we will have drink specials during the game, so come and join us for our Super Bowl Party on February 4 th! I should mention, that we are seeking a few volunteers. The group of ladies that has been putting up decorations for the different seasons and whatnot are no longer going able to do so. If anyone has interest in taking over this responsibility, please contact me at the bar. 454-4281 J J Happy Holidays! Katie Lagace Happy New Year! Facilities Manager
The American Legion Post 9 AUXILIARY NEWS PRESIDENT Diane Cada 223 Buchanan Street 507 454 7210 1st VICE PRESIDENT Chris Whetstone 1804 Pleasant View Lane 507 454 2883 SECRETARY Karen Ciszak 118 Jederrman Dr 507 454 4953 TREASURER Pam Hartman 23229 Garvin Heights Rd. 507 454 5075 CHAPLAIN Kathy Barnholtz 922 E Sanborn Street 507 453 0943 HISTORIAN Nancy Berger 868 38th Ave 507 454 3157 SGT AT ARMS Gwen Jacobs 623 E 7th Street 507 452 6832 JR. PAST PRESIDENT Shayna Dais 365 E 5th Street MEMBERSHIP CHAIR Pam Husman 8390 Cherry Lane 507 689 0768 Diane Cada Auxiliary President Dates to Remember: Tues. Jan. 9th, Auxiliary Meeting 5:30 Dear Auxiliary Members, Wishing you and your family a Happy and Healthy 2018, time flies when your having fun! Please note the date Tues., Jan. 9th, Auxiliary meeting, this is an important date, we need to get started on our Veterans Van fundraiser, so we need you there with your ideas, thoughts, and feedback. I have invited Jerry Obieglo from Winona County Veterans Services to attend to answer any questions that you may have. We need people, groups to help us out with making up baskets for the fundraiser, baking for the bake sale, save the date Sat. March 10th, food will also be available. I want to Thank You, ladies that help with the blood drives, bingo bakers, and the men, that help prep, cook, with the broasted chicken and basket nights, and fish fry, your a important part of our club, we could not have these events if not for your help. Thank You all. Volunteers are the most important part of our Post, bless you all. Want to let you know that the ALA / Dept of MN, is having a mailing label fundraiser, you will be receiving a packet of mailing labels in the mail soon, they hope you support this fundraiser and use your remittance envelope that has a Maryland (MD) return address, this is the company that is handling the fundraiser. By now everyone should have paid their dues, card should read 2018, if not get them paid ASAP, so you don't lose years of membership. I need to pass along to the Burial Detail, what an AWESOME job, and how great you all look, at the funerals of our departed veterans, Thank you so much. Hug and thank our Veterans, keep our Troops in your prayers. Happy Valentines Day! Sincerely Yours, Diane
THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 9 S.A.L. NEWS SQUADRON COMMANDER Greg Lemmer 123 Jederman Drive 507 452 7614 ADJUTANT LaVern Hauschildt 4095 9th Street Goodview, MN 55987 507 452 1764 1ST VICE COMMANDER Jim Myers 676 Grand Street 507 458 5396 2ND VICE COMMANDER Brian Tomashek 560 East 5th Street 507 454-5998 TREASURER Josh Erickson 278 1/2 East Third Street 507 459 5046 SGT AT ARMS Tim Englerth 765 West Burns Valley Rd. 507 313 1421 CHAPLAIN Rich Frahm 903 West 7th Street 507 454 8929 Greg Lemmer SAL Squadron Commander Hello Legion family, Greetings from the SAL, hoping everyone had a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year. I would like to thank all those who attended the Veterans Days events. This was a great opportunity to thank Veterans and their families. Hope to see a fair amount of the Legion family at the SAL chicken Q being held on Saturday Jan 6 th. These chicken Q s are what help us raise funds for events such as the Children s Christmas Party, Toys for Kids, Little Leagues sponsorship, and recently a donation to Farmer s Park flag lighting efforts. This is only a small list of where funds are donated. There are many different events to choose from, so come be part of the fun. Print your calendar or review the monthly calendar on the wall at the Legion so you don t miss any of the great upcoming events. Just to mention a few food events we have; on Friday s they include ribs and kraut, taco night and fish frys. The Legion is always a good place for a Friday night dinner and a few beverages. Remember by patronizing your Legion you are also supporting the Veterans, the Legion, and the Legion Family Members. Your Legion is something to be proud of. We are always looking for new members and/or present members to become active. Applications are available at the bar from one of our great bartenders. SAL members; please come to our monthly SAL meeting held the second Monday of each month at 7pm at the Legion. You can help the SAL or the Post in many ways, and what better way to learn how, than at our meeting. Thanks for all you have done to help support our Squadron, Post 9, and the Legion Family. As I always state, thank a Veteran or active military member for their service. They deserve our Thank You each and every day. Please pass this Thank You forward when you see a member of the military. Please remember you have your freedoms because of them. In closing I wish you all the best, God Bless our Troops past and present and God Bless America. Respectfully Yours, Greg Lemmer SAL Squadron Commander God Bless our Troops past and present and God Bless America.
BURIAL DETAIL/COLOR GUARD REPORT Color Guard Functions Winona State Homecoming Parade 21 Oct 17 High School Vets Day 10 Nov 17 Veterans Day 11 Nov 17 American Education Week 13 Nov 17 Holiday Lighted Parade 02 Dec 17 Funerals since 25 Aug 17 Robert Heer 25 Aug 17 Alois Philipps 14 Sep 17 Bernard Dahl 15 Sep 17 John Michaloski 22 Sep 17 Jack Case 22 Sep 17 Dorthy Mahlke 29 Sep 17 Gerald Sorenson 02 Oct 17 Roger Ball 07 Oct 17 Lester Spaag 11 Oct 17 Charles Peterson 13 Oct 17 Robert Podjaski 19 Oct 17 Leo Morgan 03 Nov 17 John Lettner 20 Nov 17 Keith Schossow 29 Nov 17 Warren Anderson 30 Nov 17 J. Timothy Burke 02 Dec 17 John McCauley 15 Dec 17
RIBS & KRAUT FRIDAY JANUARY 12TH AND FRIDAY FEBRUARY 9TH 5 PM UNTIL GONE Proceeds Go to Miss Winona Scholarship Program
January 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 New Year s Day Meat Raffle 10AM Tom and Jerry s Full Moon Beware 7 8 Red Cross Blood Drive in Hall 2 Beans Bags Basket Nite Perihelion!!!! 9 Bean Bags Exec/Post Meeting 6PM 3 No Bingo!! 10 Bingo 7PM 4 Get Lucky At the Legion 11 Broasted Chicken 4:30 til gone Get Lucky At the Legion 5 6 SAL Chicken Que 11am til Gone 12 Ribs & Kraut Dinner by Miss Winona Program 5PM til gone 13 US Coast Guard Aux. 10 AM WNB Holiday Party in Hall 6PM 14 15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day 16 Bean Bags Basket Night 17 Bingo 7PM 18 Get Lucky at the Legion 19 Fish Fry Music by Cat & Fiddle 7-11PM 20 Going Away Party for Elaine 3-8 PM 21 22 ARC Southeastern MN 8PM 23 ARC Southeastern MN 4PM Bean Bags Local Union Mtg 7PM 24 Bingo 7PM 25 Get Lucky at the Legion 26 Taco Night 5-7 PM Music by Ginny and the Right Combination 7-11PM 27 28 29 30 Bean Bags 31 Bingo 7PM Full Moon Again!!!
February 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 4 Super \Bowl at The Legion!! 5 Red Cross Blood Drive in Hall 11 12 Rivertown Lions Breadbowl Supper 6 Bean Bags Kwik Trip Mtg in Hall Basket Night 5-7 PM 13 Exec/Post Meeting 6PM Bean Bags 7 Bingo 7PM 14 Valentines Day!! Bingo 7PM 1 Get Lucky At the Legion National Freedom Day 8 Broasted Chicken 4:30-7PM Get Lucky At the Legion 15 Get Lucky at the Legion 2 Burial Detail Dinner 5:30 to 7PM Ground Hogs Day 9 Ribs & Kraut 5PM til gone Sponsored by Miss Winona Program 16 Fish Fry 3 10 Coast Guard Aux 10AM 17 18 Daytona 500 Come & Watch!!! 19 League of Women Voters 6PM Presidents Day Mardi Gras 20 Bean Bags Basket Night 25 26 27 Bean Bags Local Union Mtg. Ash Wednesday 21 Bingo 7PM 28 Bingo 22 Get Lucky at the Legion George Washington s Birthday 23 Fish Fry 24 WSU Ducks Unlimited In the Hall
12/20/17 HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP AND LEGIONNAIRE OF THE YEAR AWARDS The committee for this years award is asking post #9 members to submitt names of members they think should be considered for these prestigious awards, along with the nominees activities which qualify them for the award We would like them submitted no later than January l5th to the Post. Qualifications for Legionnaire of The Year according to the by-laws are as follows. 1. Only Post #9 Activities considered. 2. Persons NOT Eligible Immediate Past commander, First Vice and Second Vice Commanders. Honorary Life Member Recipient in past three years. No repeats. Qualifications for LifeMembership 1. Must be a ten year consecutive member. 2. Post #9 Legion activities and community activities considered. Please send your Nominations to the Post in care of John Kciper (Chairman of Nomination Committee.)