American Legion Post 80 October 1, 2016 Issue 10 of 12 1019 Pennsylvania Ave., St. Cloud, FL 34769 407-892-8808 Website: AmericanLegionPost80fl.org Commander s Newsletter Hi Everyone! I want to thank everyone who participated in the POW-MIA ceremony. It was an honor to have First Responders from the Fire department and representatives from the Police Department there with use. Wreaths across America is coming in December. Would like to start the ordering earlier this year so we can reach our goal. BINGO on 10/31/16 is cancelled due to Halloween. We are in need of Halloween candy donations and volunteers to distribute the candy between 5:00pm to 8:00 pm. Come down to help put smiles on the kids faces and don t forget to For God and Country, Gary Nelson Commander, Post 80 Chaplain s Corner Greetings Fellow Veterans, As we pass through life, there are numerous times when we are called upon to give an account of our actions and activities. We are accountable to our employer; we are accountable for financial obligations that we have agreed to. Decisions that we make have consequences either short term or later on in life, bottom line is that each one of us is accountable for our actions. The same is true at the end of our life. The Scripture is very clear that each of us must give an account of how we lived our lives. II Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad. Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man s all, For God will bring every work into judgment, including every secret thing, whether good or evil (Eccl 12:13-14) so my dear friends, you and I will one day be called upon to give an account of how we used the abilities and talents that our Creator gave us. A word of advice if you choose to accept it. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him (Col. 3:17) SDG For God and Country. Dave Nigh Chaplain Post 80 407-922-2409 God Bless you. SDG For God and Country, Dave Nigh Chaplain, Post 80 407-922-2409 Post 80 Halloween Party Friday October 28, 2016 7:30pm 10:30pm Come join the fun
Page 2 Website: AmericanLegionPost80fl.org American Legion Post 80 American Legion Riders Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Greetings Legion Riders, 10/4 Meeting 10/8 Rider s Road Kill Halloween theme, wear costumes 10/25 Group Training Ride 11/19 Rider s Tag Sale 8am-2pm, $20 Table Rental 11/12 Veteran s Day Parade, Saint Cloud 8am @Lakefront 6 th District Rider s Meeting @ Mt Dura Post 35 Ride safe and proud! Chris (Ace) Falkowski Director, ALR Chapter 80 2016 Post 80 Goal Cover all 757 Veterans in Mt Peace Greetings, Everyone! Thanks to all who participated in September s Sons of the American Legion events including the Show Me The Money. We had plenty of help and lots of players! The Special Olympics Pool party was a huge success. Please see the pictures in the Newsletter, they tell the story. On Friday, September 16 th at 7pm, SAL participated in the Legion Family s POW/MIA Ceremony. Several SAL members worked together with the Family to make this an incredibly moving tribute to all of our POWs and MIAs. If you haven t yet renewed your SAL membership for 2017, please do so before October 1 st. All Early Birds are being registered to win a $100 VISA gift card at the Early Bird dinner on October 22 nd from SAL. The Post will be hosting this year s Early Bird dinner that night which is free to anyone who has the Early Bird stamp on their membership card for 2017. On October 15 th, SAL will be providing food for the Special Olympics Kick-Ball Tournament at the Kissimmee Lakefront. All Volunteers from the Legion Family are welcome and greatly appreciated!! That same evening, we hope to see you at Show Me The Money (SMTM) - October 15 th! We appreciate everyone s participation. This month s menu is meatball subs. Also, if you bring a Christmas gift for our Special Olympics kids to SMTM, you will receive a free card for the game. Mark your calendars - November s SMTM will be held on November 12 th. The gift exchange for a free card applies to the November SMTM as well. On October 31 st, the SAL will be supporting St. Cloud s annual Halloween Community Event in front of the Civic Hall. The menu is Hot Dogs and Hamburgers. Prior to Halloween, SAL will be assisting in the Candy Drive. Please put your candy donations in the container at the front of the Canteen. Our annual Special Olympics Christmas Party is coming up as December will be here before we all know it! Stay tuned for more information on this special event. Sponsorship Forms enclosed We hope all SAL Members will avail themselves of the events coming up as well as the opportunities to volunteer! In Support of our Veterans, Mike Wilson Commander
Page 3 Website: AmericanLegionPost80fl.org American Legion Post 80 Unit 80 Auxiliary Unit 80 AUXILIARY CHAPLAIN S REPORT Hi Ladies This month we will be discussing what we will be doing for November and December. Riders Road Kill is changed to the 2 nd weekend and will be Halloween theme. Wear your costumes and join the fun. We will be helping the post with the Thanksgiving dinner for the Transition House this year we will need volunteers to help cook and serve. We have Halloween coming up if you would like to hand out candy we start at 5:00 PM. November 18 th through the 20th at the Hilton Walt Disney Word. Wreaths Across America drive will be starting soon. You can go to web site and make donations. Sponsorship forms will be at the post and is included in this month s newsletter. Please check with Cindy Hoover to ensure the forms are filed correctly. Your President, Betty Nelson I cant believe we are already in another month! We have a few people to add on our prayer list. We would like to offer our condolences to Becky Mills, we have been praying for her mom to be well, but sadly, she has passed on. We feel your pain Becky and want you to know we are thinking of you. Please include prayers for recovery for our very own Lady George, Anna Hair, and Jill Lux. We will continue prayers for Polly Weddle, and Beverly Thomas who remain in the in nursing home. If anyone is able, I m sure Polly and Beverly would enjoy some visitors. Before you know it, we will be in the holiday season. The holidays can be a sad and lonely time for some. Please take time to survey those around you and reach out to them. All it takes is a hug, a kind word, or a simple smile of acknowledgment to help them make it through the day. Always remember our troops and their families. The MIA-POW service reminds us to pray daily for their release. To never forget those who have passed or the families left behind. Live, Laugh, and Love..With all that is going on in the our world today, it can be a challenge to remain positive. People need encouragement so please share positive thoughts with those around you. we are all special so I leave you knowing that our God is watching over and guiding us in the right direction. All you have to do is ask Him to be present. Have a great month! God Bless You, Our Country, and our Troops In God We Trust, One Nation Under God!!!! Becky Adams Chaplain Unit 80 407-892-8406 We Need Your Help Finding Active Duty Troops! One of our main Programs is sending Troop Boxes full of supplies and reminders of home to our troops serving overseas. If you know someone serving overseas, please share their name and address with us and we will send them Troop Boxes! Your Name and Phone Number Name and Address of Military Member Date this address will be good through (if known):
Page 4 Website: AmericanLegionPost80fl.org American Legion Post 80 Navigating The Way For Our Veterans and Their Families It is time to get a jump on renewing your 2017 membership. If you renew by Oct 1 st you will be eligible for the Early Bird Stamp and the Early Bird Dinner, plus the Legion Family has added another bonus, if you renew or have already renewed by Oct 1 st, your name will be put in for a drawing for a $100.00 gift card. The Legion, Sons of American Legion, and Auxiliary each will be having a drawing. The Early Bird Dinner and drawing will be held on October 22 nd, Dinner is from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. The Dinner is Pot Roast and all of the fixings. Please note PUFL s have also been added to the drawing. Need not be present to win. We will start taking new 2017 members on September 2 nd. As of 08/19/2016, The American Legion Auxiliary National Membership Report shows that 82 our Unit 80 Auxiliary Members have renewed their 2017 membership, that report also showed that we were the highest in renewals in the 6 th District. Education I would like to thank all of the American Legion Post 80 Family that helped support our Give 10 To Education School Supply Drive. Your generous donations will give our local students the supplies that our needed to make their school year successful. Also this year the Post 10 Legion Family; Post, Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion, and Riders, with their generous donations we were able to supply a local elementary school with much needed socks, underwear and shoes. A great big thank you goes out to our Post 80 Family. Thank you to those that have already renewed. Thank you for all that you do. In the spirit of Service, Not Self, the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad. For God and Country, we advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security. Thank you for all that you do. Charlotte Bass Unit 80 Education Chairman Charlotte Bass Unit 80 Membership Chairman
Page 5 Website: AmericanLegionPost80fl.org American Legion Post 80 From Your District Officers On behalf of The 6 th District President Carol Pirone-Udell and myself, we would like to thank American Legion Auxiliary Unit 80 and President Betty Nelson for hosting our School of Instruction. It was a great success with 51 members from units across the District attending. Judy Martin, Rita Johnson, and Gail Brunell did an awesome job with the lunch. Thank you to all of the Unit 80 members that were able to attend. Charlotte Bass 6 th District Secretary School of Instruction. In Memory Of December 2015-2016 Dave & Barbara Nigh in memory of Greg, Alban & Lawrence Nigh February 2016-2017 Joan Spears in memory of Jim Wallace Memorials are $10 per year. There is room for yours here.
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Page 7 Website: AmericanLegionPost80fl.org American Legion Post 80 Our Civic Hall is Available for Rent for Parties, Meetings or Events of Any Kind! Contact Lady George at the Post at (407) 892-8808 GRADUATION PARTY FAMILY REUNION
Wreath Sponsorship Form *Sponsored wreaths are placed on the grave markers at state, national veterans cemeteries as well as local cemeteries each December. Wreaths may be purchased online at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org If you wish to make your sponsorship with a credit card please visit our website for a secure online transaction. Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Email: Do we have permission to publicize your name as a sponsor? Yes OR No, I wish to remain Anonymous Please make checks payable to: Wreaths Across America TMPO Box 249 Columbia Falls, ME 04623 Questions? Please call 877-385-9504 Thank you for your Sponsorship and joining us in our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach! Sponsorship Price Quantity Total Individual= 1 Wreath $15.00 Mailed "In Honor" card= If you wish to send a mailed honor card telling someone of your sponsorship-see "In Honor" section below. *Card will not be $2.00 mailed if the $2 fee is not included. Family= 4 Wreaths $60.00 Small Business= 10 Wreaths $150.00 Corporate= 100 Wreaths $1,500.00 Grand Total **SORRY- WE CAN NOT TAKE GRAVE SPECIFIC REQUESTS** In Honor of: In Memory of: Please provide email of In Honor Of recipient, or mailing address so a card can be sent notifying them of your sponsorship in their honor. (if you have a specific message please write it on the back of this sheet and we will include it.) Email: This name will be listed on our online memory wall, please provide name, rank, branch of service and state resided Branch of Service: Rank: Mailing: State: Please note that all sponsorships are sent directly to the location and no wreaths are sent to the individuals purchasing sponsorships. Location ID: FL0143 Fundraising Group ID: FLMPCS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: Cash $: Total # Checks: MO $: Entered: GEN: Total$: Date: Reconciled:
In 2007, the Worcester family, along with veterans, and others who had helped with their annual Christmas wreath ceremony in Arlington, formed Wreaths Across America, to continue and expand this effort, and support other groups around the country who wanted to do the same. This nonprofit organization continues the Arlington tradition as part of its mission to Remember, Honor and teach. In 2015, Wreaths Across America and our national network of volunteers laid over 900,000 memorial wreaths at nearly 1100 locations in the United States and beyond. We accomplished this with help from over 2500 fundraising groups, many corporate contributions, and donations of trucking, shipping, and thousands of helping hands. Our annual pilgrimage from Harrington, Maine to Arlington National Cemetery is known as the world s largest veteran s parade, stopping at schools, monuments, veteran s homes and communities all along the way to remind people how important it is to remember, honor and teach. Proceeds place a wreath at one of the participating cemeteries; help support our fundraising partners, educational and veteran s services outreach. Please note that all sponsorships are sent directly to the location and no wreaths are sent to the individuals purchasing sponsorships. We welcome all to join us at any Wreaths Across America ceremony. If you would like to participate or help bring sponsored wreaths to your local community, please contact us and we will help connect you with other groups already working in your area. Schedule of Events Sunday, December 11, 2016 Start of World s Longest Veterans Parade from Maine to Arlington National Cemetery and participating locations Monday, December 12, 2016 State House wreath-laying ceremonies in all 50 States and Puerto Rico Saturday December 17, 2016 Mt. Peace Cemetery, 775 E. 10 th St., St. Cloud, FL 34769 Ceremony Starts at Noon Simultaneous wreath laying ceremonies at over 1100 locations all across the country and beyond. For more information visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org, or call 877-385-9504. You can also email info@wreathsacrossamerica.org