Mar/Apr 2018 Volume 10 - Issue 6 NON-PROFI T ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID MELBOURNE, FL PERMIT #141
FROM THE COMANDER As always, I cannot thank the volunteers enough at the Post, from those that volunteer in the kitchen to those that do the repair work on our building, the names are too numerous to list but you all know who you are. Thank you! The elections are rapidly approaching to elect the officers for the 2018/2019 -time frame. Watch closely in the bulletin and on the website, www.legionpost163.com, for information. These are the only places for accurate, official information. The elections will be held at a Special Meeting on 05/05/2018 at 5 p.m. Mark your calendars so you do not forget! Come out and place your vote for those you want to guide the Post s direction for the next year! If you do not vote you cannot complain about the results! It has been a privilege and an honor to serve as your Commander again this past year, to all those that have supported us and the Post throughout the past year, and to those that had voted for me in the past I thank you! By the time you read this the new roof has been installed and the marquee has been repaired with a few upgrades! A lot of events are in the works for activities at the Post by all of those in the Legion Family, come out and show your support. Remember, your participation helps those to plan for mare and bigger events. We are still looking for a Kitchen Manager. If you think you would like to try it, contact me asap and I will review the requirements with you. See you at upcoming events. For God and Country Robert Hughes Commander 321-525-2668 Americanlegionfl163@gmail.com TAPS Halsey S. Chandler, JR., William F. Abt, Anthony T. Martin, Robert Cromwell, James E. Sherry, Raymond F. Hidden
UPCOMING EVENTS-- MARCH/APRIL 2018 3/04/2018 S. A. L. MEETING - 1ST NOMINATIONS OF OFFICERS GENERAL MEETING 4 PM 3/08/2018 LEGION MEETINGS -- E C @ 6:30 PM GENERA L @ 7:30 PM 1ST NOMINATION OF OFFICERS - GENERAL MEETING 7:30 PM 3/08/2018 A UXILIA RY MEETINGS -- E C @ 6:30 PM GENERA L @ 7:00 PM 1ST NOMINATION OF OFFICERS -- GEN ERAL MEETING 7:00 PM 3/10/2018 12 th DISTRICT GIRLS/BOYS STATE PICNIC POST 117-11AM 3/10/2018 S A L DEEP FRIED CHICKEN DINNER - 5 PM TIL $7.00 3/12/2018 A L R MEETING 7:30 PM 1ST NOMINATIONS OF OFFICERS -- GEN ERAL MEETING 7:30 PM 3/17/2018 S. A. L. ST PATRICKS DA Y CORNED BEEF & CABBA GE DINNER - 4 PM TIL $8.00 3/24/2018 A UXILIA RY DISTRICT PAST PRESIDENTS LUNCHEON 11:00 AM 1:00 PM 3/31/2018 POST 163 PAST COMMANDERS & PRESIDENTS DINNER Cocktails 5-6 PM Dinner 6:00 PM SA LSBURY STEA K 4/01/2018 S A L MEETING - 4PM 2ND NOMINATIONS OF OFFICERS AT GEN ERAL MEETING 4 PM 4/7/2018 LIFE/80 FISH FRY $8.00 3-6 PM 4/9/2018 A L R MEETING 7:30 PM 2ND NOMINATIONS OF OFFICERS AT GENERAL MEETING 7:30 PM 4/12/2018 LEGION MEETINGS -- E C @ 6:30 PM GEN ERAL @ 7:30 PM 2ND NOMINATIONS OF OFFICERS AT THE GEN ERAL MEETING 7:30 PM 4/12/2018 A UXILIA RY MEETINGS - E C @ 6:30 PM GEN ERAL @ 7:00 PM 2ND NOMINATIONS OF OFFICERS AT THE GEN ERAL MEETING 7 PM 4/14/2018 POW-MIA CEREMONY 4 PM DINNER TO FOLLOW- 6PM LIFE/80 Fish Fry April 7th 3-6 PM $8.00 POW - MIA CEREMONY April 14th 4PM w/dinner to follow 6 PM
1st Vice Commander Message I wish to thank all the members of our post that have renewed their membership for 2018. There are currently 591 active members as of 2/10/2018. We have a goal set by the District of 696 members. Right now we are at 85% renewed which is only 15% from being 100%. We have until April 4th of this year to reach that goal. The last time the post was 100% was back in 2015, let s try and make it 100% again this year. Of course we will accept renewals up until June 16th so I can make sure it reaches District Headquarters and National Headquarters before they close renewals on June 29th. Lets get this post back to being one of the best Posts if not the best Post in Florida District 12. Hope on seeing you soon. For God and Country Jack W. Werts Sr. 1st Vice Commander LEGION Nominations at the March 8th & April 12th Meetings VOTING WILL BE AT A SPECIAL LEGION MEETING You must be at the meeting to vote. MAY 5th S pecial Meeting 5:00 PM 4/15-22/2018 VIET NAM MEMORIAL WALL FES TIVITIES 4/15/2018 A L R BREAKFAST BUFFET 7 9 AM & S A L CHICKEN BAR BQ 12-3 PM $5.00 4/16/2018 OPENING CEREMONY-PLACEMENT OF W REATHS - 6 PM 4/21/2018 MASSING OF COLORS 10 AM 4/22/2018 CLOSING CEREMONY & RETREAVAL OF W REATHS - 5PM MAY 2018 UPCOMING EVENTS 5/5/2018 LEGION ELECTIONS AT A SPECIAL MEETING 5:00 PM 5/5/2018 KENTUCKY DERBY RUNNING OF THE ROSES 5/5/2018 S A L HOG ROAST 3 8PM $8.00 5/07/2018 A L R MEETING 7:30 PM ELECTION OF OFFICERS AT THE GENERAL MEETING 7:30 PM 5/10/2018 AUXILIARY MEETINGS -- E C @ 6:30 PM GENERAL 7:00 PM ELECTION OF OFFICERS AT THE GENERAL MEETING 7 PM18-20/18 5/18-20 POPPY DAYS TO SUPPORT OUR VA HOSPITALS & REHAB. CENTERS. NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP!
MESSAGE FROM THE PRES IDENT Ladies, what a year it has been. There is still much to get done. By the time you receive this bulletin we will have selected our election committee. The Auxiliary really needs members who are willing to donate their time and work hard. It isn t fair to the 4 or 5 who always show up and do the time. Please consider to participate this year and think about being an officer. According to our Unite Guide election of officers will be held not more than ninety days nor less than fifteen days prior to the Department Convention. Department Convention is July 5th 8th. Our Four Chaplains Service went very well. I want to Thank Commander Hughes for giving me the privilege of doing the service. I especially want to thank all those who participated. Special thanks to Auxiliary members, Mary Lou Werts, Lorraine Theroux, Cheri Hartman, Dorothy Duke, Joyce Larson, Legion member Dorinda Lowery, Legion Honor Guard, Ron and Tina Durand and Jerry Larson Past SAL Commander. It could not have happened without all of you. Thanks to all of those who attended. On a personal note; thanks to all of you for being so kind to Roger and I during his time of illness. Roger is doing very well and improving every day. After long thought, I have made a major decision to place my name in nomination for President for 2018-2019 ensuing year. I m praying it will be a better year for all of us. So, I am asking for your support. Hope to see you at all the meetings, held each month on the second Thursday @ 7:00 p.m. For God and Country Billie Pierce May 18, 19 & 20 9 AM 5 PLEAS E VOLUNTEER & HELP US S UPPORT OUR VETERAN HOSPITALS AND FAMILIES
FROM THE S. A. L. COMMANDER There is a lot coming up the next few months beginning with officers nominations and elections, so come to the meetings make your vote count. Our always popular St. Patrick s Day Corned Beef & Cabbage on March 17th, come help out or join in and have dinner. The Boys/Girls State Picnic at Post 117 and Post 163 s Life/80 Fish Fry and the POW/MIA ceremony and dinner and the Veterans Reunion & Vietnam traveling wall activities. Watch your calendars for upcoming Dinners and Son s Of Karaoke Our meetings are at 4:00PM on the first Sunday of every month at 4 PM. Any questions of comments e- mail @ salcommander@legionpost163.com For god and country John Latier S.A.L. commander SAL s Saint Patrick s Day Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner $8.00 3/17/18 4PM - Till FROM THE A.L.R. DIRECTOR In Jan and Feb, the Legion Riders held our annual Big Chill Ride and raised $1600 which we split between Family Promise of Brevard and Mission 22. We also voted to fund one boy for Boy's State and one girl for Girl's State. In April we will be holding our annual breakfast buffet on Sunday the 15th for bikers on their way to the Vietnam Wall Escort as well as anyone else that wants a good breakfast for a reasonable price. That same day after the escort the Post will be having BBQ chicken. We are also planning more fun events for the coming months. For God and Country Malachy (Mack) McGuinness Director Legion Riders Chapter 163
Come on out for Meat Shoot Every Saturday from 1-3pm. The steaks, chicken, pork and more are the best ever, we have great raffles and food is served each week. Have fun, win prizes and support the Legion, S.A.L., Auxiliary and Legion Riders functions. See the board for who s calling & what s being raffled!!! SON S OF KARAOKE IDENTIFICATION STATEMENT American Legion Post 163 Newsletter is published monthly as Mathers Member Link by the J.W. Mathers, Jr., A merican Legion Post 163, 1795 N. Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL. 32935. The contents do not necessarily reflect the views or the opinions of
BULLETIN BOOSTER (Date is Expiration) BE A BOOSTER FO R ONLY $10.00 PER YEAR, YOU LL HELP THE POST SAVE ON THE EVER GROWING COST OF PRINTING & POSTAGE. FORGIVE ANY O MISSIONS AND/OR ERRO RS. 4/18 BARBARA TAYLOR IN MEMORY OF ROBERT E. TAYLOR RIP & NANCY COLLINS 5/18 BOBBY WENDRZYK IN MEMORY OF CHET WENDRZYK SUSIE AGERSTRAND IN LOVING MEMORY OF J.P. & JERRY D. (BOOMER) AGERSTRAND 8/18 WILLIAM R. EDWARDS 8/18 DR MARK HOFFMAN, DSR IN MEMORY OF RANEE SORENSEN CHARLES DURHAM IN MEMORY OF OUR WWII VETERANS 10/18 CLAUDE NORMAN-MARINE 11/18 ROBERT M. CHILCOTT IN MEMORY OF ELSIE & BOB CHILCOTT ANTON MARTH 12/18 NINA MOORE IN MEMORY OF ROY & RON MOORE 1/19 JONI MANCUSO IN MEMORY OF JOHN J. (JJ) MANCUSO 2/19 SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION 9/19 VINCENT S. AMEIGH SHELDON E. KELLEY CHERI & JERRY HARTMAN 11/19 MARYELLEN TUCKER/HEINS IN MEMORY OF ANDI BURGESS 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 2/21 ROGER RHODES IN MEMORY OF JIMMIE PIERCE 7/21 DWIGHT POWLESS IN MEMORY OF JOY 8/21 WAYNE O. SMITH L. PAUL MURRY 12/21 LEGION RIDERS CHAPTER 163 1/23 STAR & JACK 3/24 FREN MATTHEWS IN MEMORY OF CARMIE, MIKE & VAUNOY 5/24 PATRICIA WEGNER IN MEMORY OF LUCIEN, GEORGE & TERRY WEGNER JOSE (JOE) VEGA IN LOVING MEMORY OF LAURETTE CONSTANCE V EGA 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