December 2017 It s Holiday time at the Legion Commanders once again. This Corner is the time of year that we enjoy spending with our families and From friends. the desk I want of the to Commander wish you and Hardin your Post families 113 a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! As commander, I have witnessed many things that have made me proud to be part of this post. Two recent examples of giving and caring about this post that truly touched my heart; the first example is when the SAL gave $6,000 followed by the ALR giving $10,000 toward the posts debt. From the bottom of my heart I can say that ALL legion families have reunited within these walls. This post is once again filled with HAPPINESS and JOY. OUR POST is financially secure thanks to every one of our legion families. We will be starting the new year off right with the post being free of all debt!! As we closeout 2017 there are some key dates to remember. New Year s Eve Party featuring Bar Nuns Band, buy your tickets early because I m sure we will sell out. The New Year s Eve bash is only $40 and includes a prime rib dinner, breakfast, party favors and a live band. December 9 th is the Legion breakfast with Santa. December 27th a free luncheon for all WWII and Korea Veterans and their guest. This is a great way to honor these veterans. Please RSVP by December 16th at 270-737- 9949. Please let me know if you would like to volunteer to help with this luncheon. Once again this year, a special thanks to Randy Harris for being the MC of the Veterans Day Ceremony. I would also like to recognize our Legion Riders for displaying the flags and parking the guests at the Veterans Tribute in the Nature Park. Additionally, I want to thank all who assisted with the Veterans luncheon to include Girl Scout Troop 657. Without all our dedicated volunteers it would not have been a memorable event for veterans to remember for years to come. The Post s Lounge and Bingo sessions will be closed on Dec 24th and December 31 st. Additionally, the Post Lounge will be closed December 25 th and January 1 st, so we can all enjoy the Holidays. I want to extend a hearty welcome our new Child Welfare Officer, Ivy Taylor who is excited about her new role! The Legion is continuing our Post s membership drive and we are near 80% of goal. Every day I m amazed at what WE have accomplished in the past year and a half. Therefore, thank you for all your continued support in making this legion what it has become. John S. Saunders, Commander Christmas is the spirit of giving without a thought of getting. It is happiness because we see joy in people. It is forgetting self and finding time for others. It is discarding the meaningless and stressing the true values. - Thomas S. Monson Randy Morris Robert McComas Harold Rice Marvin Robbins John Ginn Theodore Tillman Rex Thompson Terry Brakebill Joseph Skala Joseph Banks James Kilgore Stanley Zajdel Robert French Auxiliary Unit 113 From the desk of the President Auxiliary Unit I Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and that you enjoyed spending time with family and friends and gave thanks for all the good that touches you! As we look forward to Christmas and the holiday activities, let s not get too caught up in the hustle and bustle and remember to take some time to enjoy the moment and the people who touch our lives The joy of the season isn t something everyone enjoys. Remember to give a bit back and help those in need. The Auxiliary sponsored food drive continues to collect non-perishable food until December 18th. Give some of your valuable time and ring the bell for the Salvation Army, man the Angel Tree booth at the mall for needy children of Hardin county or whatever your special cause at this time of year. Thank you for the gift of yourself as you take time for others. As a Unit member, events I hope you can help with in December are Breakfast with Santa on December 9th from 8-11am, Operation Homefront on December 11th and Wreaths across America on December 16th beginning at 9:30 am. These are opportunities to give of self and receive smiles from the children, feel the gratitude of military families and honor of those laid to rest. It is what we do as American Legion Auxiliary member. Continued on page 4:
Page 2 Bugler Garyoke in the Lounge! 2d and 9th of December! Join in the fun and sing along! 7pm! LINE DANCING Monday Nights Starts at 7:00 Only $3.00! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Drop in and join the fun! (closed on Christmas) 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 American Legion Riders From the Saddle Bags of Hardin Post 113 ALR Director Hello Riders, I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving! Thanks to everyone that came out for the Toys for Tots ride. We managed to donate to a great cause and even had pictures of a couple of our Riders in the paper! We are planning to have our annual Christmas Party starting at 6:00 on the 9th of December! We will have a short meeting first then adjourn for some good food and some fantastic door prizes! Please contact Bobbie Folsom @ 270-213-0592 with the dish you will bring. Don't forget! If you haven t already renewed your membership, please attend the Christmas Party or the next ALR meeting and contact Erin Fulkerson to renew! Anthony Dohnert, Director ALR We give THANKS to the Legionnaires, Auxiliary, Riders, SAL members, patriots and our awesome staff of Post 113! Thank you for your support, hard work, volunteering and giving back to the community and to those who assure our freedom. We are a legion family! Remember the reason for the season! January 2018 1st NY Day - CLOSED 4th Aux Exec Mtg & Joint Mbr Mtg 9th & 23d Exec Mtg 10th Dept Finance Mtg 11th SAL Exec Mtg, Aux Gen & SAL Mbr Mtg 13th Aux breakfast 18th 40&8/8&40 25th ALR Mbr Mtg 27th Derby Dinner Play Event 26/27th Winter Conf February 2018 1st Aux Exec Mtg & Gen Mbr Mtg 8th SAL Exec Mtg, Aux & SAL Mbr Mtg 10th Aux breakfast 13th & 27th Exec Mtg 15th 40&8/8&40 17th Valentine Dance 22th ALR Mbr Mtg March 2018 1st Aux Exec Mtg and Gen Mbr Mtg 8th SAL Exec Mtg / Aux Gen & SAL Mbr Mtg 10th Aux Breakfast 13th & 27th Exec Mtgs 15th 40&8 / 8&40 Mtg 17th Legion Birthday 22d ALR Mbr Mtg 30th Welcome Home, Vietnam Vet Day
Page 3 Bugler Saturday, December 9 th 8am until 11 am ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST Eggs cooked to order, Omelets, Scrambled Eggs, Biscuits, Sausage Gravy, Bacon, Sausage, Potatoes, Grits, Pancakes & Syrup, Fruit, Cottage Cheese, Milk, Juice, and plenty of Coffee. Proceeds benefit Legion family programs. Children s crafts, Christmas carols, pictures with Santa Adults $7.00 Children 11 & under FREE with paid adult. Children 11 & under: FREE with a paid adult New Years Eve Party Featuring Bar Nuns Band Enjoy a Prime Rib meal, breakfast & party favors-all for only $40.00! Bar Nuns is a High Energy band with a variety of music from the 70 s through today s Rock, Pop, Funk and Country Hits! They will keep the dance floor hopping! Tickets are now on sale in the lounge! This is a reserved seat event and is limited seating! Doors open at 6:00pm. When you purchase a car from Andy, he will donate $100.00 to the American Legion. Just mention this ad! 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!
Chaplains Corner Worship God 1st Chronicles 16:23-25: Sing to the Lord, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples. For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods. Worship is the regular rhythm that in spite of our circumstances and our grieving, we still decide to say to God thank you. Nearly every worship song we sing is saying thank you for something. For the cross, for life, for our friendships, for our family, for our church, for the many good things that God is giving us. Even in difficult circumstances, worship God. Be grateful for all that he has given you and for all that he has done for you. Please pray for: Jane Gray / Dave Hayes / Ron Atkinson / Jeff Hall / Steve Curry / Herb Ritchie / Darlene Probus / Jonah Grogan / Garry Dalton / Wayne Ray / Charlotte VanKirk / Sally McKinney / Eddie Gilmore / Mary Archambault / Chris Barnes / Gary Daniel / Charlie Welch 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 Continued from ALA: December 14th is the Auxiliary Christmas party; bring your family and guests to enjoy the fun. Also, remember to bring a side dish or dessert to share. This takes the place of our December meeting, starts at 6 pm and goes as long as everyone wants to enjoy fun and fellowship. Thank you to everyone who made the November breakfast and holiday bazaar a great success. Thank you to all who baked desserts and participated in Veterans Day activities to honor our veterans. Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your families, and May God bless you with his love throughout the year. Diane Kennedy, President ALA
Welcome New or Renwed Members! Anthony Sterns Barry Sterns Paul Osborne John Wynn John Billings Kevin Bowman Dennis Carey Francisco Del Camo Dennis Humphrey Michael Lind Hardin Post 113 American Legion Riders Kick Stands Up! POC Director ALR Tony: dcdante03@gmail.com December 9th and December 16th - ALR will deliver stocking stuffers to the Radcliff Veteran s Center. 16 December - Wreath laying at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery. 1 January 2018 - Annual Frosty Clutch Ride. Left: Auxiliary Juniors giving goody bags to veterans at the Radcliff Veterans Center. Right: Auxiliary Juniors table at the recent craft bazaar American Legion, Hardin Post 113 donates $1,000 to Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the Heartland. Receiving the donation on behalf of CASA is Debra Smith, Executive Director CASA of the Heartland. Presenting the donation on behalf of the members of Hardin Post 113 is Brian Knoch, Finance Officer Hardin Post 113. American Legion Hardin Post 113 and the American Legion Riders present donation checks to Hardin County toys for tots during their annual toys for tots ride on November 19th. The Auxiliary is sponsoring a food drive to collect non-perishable food until December 18th. Please support the Food Drive! 7th of December. THANK YOU to our WWII Veterans! Hardin County Schools truly appreciates the wonderful ladies and gentlemen at American Legion Post 113 for their $500 donation to the Hardin County Schools Family Resource & Youth Service Centers. This gift will aid FRYSCs in their effort to ensure each student has what they need to be successful. The American Legion Post 113 Riders and American Legion Post 113 Auxiliary are also regular contributors to our FRYSCs. We are grateful!! John Wright, Community Relations Specialist Hardin County Schools
American Legion Hardin Post 113 P.O. Box 147 Elizabethtown, KY 42702 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED December 2017 Phone: 270-737-9949 Fax: 270-765-6347 www.hardinpost113.com Dec 2017 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 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 7pm-Garyoke In the Lounge 3 2pm Bingo 4 7:00 Line Dancing 5 6pm Color Gd Mtg 6 7pm Pool League 7 6pm Aux Exec Mtg 7pm Gen Mbr Mtg- Ugly Sweater Contest 8 9 8-11am Breakfast at the Legion with SANTA! 6pm ALR Christmas 7pm-Garyoke In the Lounge 10 2pm Bingo 11 7:00-Line Dancing 12 6pm Executive Mtg 13 7pm Pool League 14 6pm SAL Exec Mtg 7pm SAL Mbr Mtg 7pm ALA Xmas Party all invited. 15 16 SWOPE Party - Volunteers Needed! 17 2pm Bingo 18 7:00-Line Dancing 19 5:30 Head Start Children's Show 20 7pm Pool League 21 7pm 8/40Mtg 7pm 40&8 Mtg 22 23 24/31 No bingo on either day. NY Eve Dance on 31st 25 MERRY CHRISTMAS Post Closed 26 27 11:30, WWII, Korean Luncheon 7pm Pool Leag 28 29 30 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. DISCLAIMER: Post 113 does not endorse any advertisements