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ROBERT H. BURNS AMERICAN LEGION POST #16
LEGION LINES & VIEWS
January 2014
PO Box 1137 Covington, La. 70434
Commander: James Lacassagne
1st Vice Commander: Mark Herman
2nd Vice Commander: Ray Hartley
3rd Vice Commander: Open
Adjutant: Roy Kellum
Finance Officer: Mike Peats
Chaplain: Bishop Chopin Cusachs
Service Officer: Matt Cole
Judge Advocat: Julian Rodrigue, Sr.
Historian: Ray Hartley
Sgt.-at-Arms: James Livermore
(985) 892-0677
Executive Committee:
William Rosevally
Charley Craddock
Emil Johansen
H.T. “Terry” Sharp
Stacy Miller
Post E-mail: [email protected]
Post website: http://louisianabulldog.com/americanlegionpost16
POST MEMBERSHIP:
2014 Cards are now available ! ! Dues are $30 ! !
1st Vice Commander Mark Herman reported that Post 16 membership for 2013 stands at 436
paid up members for 107%. The membership year runs from January 1st to December 31st
each year. PUFL (Paid Up For Life) membership is available on the time payment plan,
Ask about it!
We’ve made 100% but still have many members that have not paid 2014
dues.
We ask that you continue to support Post 16 with your dues. This will help
to keep Post 16 as one of the strongest Post in Louisiana.
American Legion Post Targeted by the IRS
Auditors with the IRS reportedly are starting to fine Legion posts around the country for not keeping
records of veterans’ DD-214s, the separation document given by the military to prove honorable service,
or other valid documentation. This fine is $1000 a day. We need your help to get these documents.
Please help the Post by making sure you have a copy on file in the office. Contact the Post Secretary
Mary Leaycraft at 985-892-0677
Monthly Membership Drawing
Robert H. Burns American Legion Post 16 held its membership drawing at the December 3rd meeting and
the winner was Caz Alvarez. Mr. Alvarez was unavailable to get a photo in time for the newsletter.
Commander James Lacassagne and Finance Officer Mike Peats will present Mr. Alvarez a $50 gift card as
soon as possible.
Just pay your dues to be entered in the drawing for that month
Please send your dues to the American Legion Post 16, P.O. Box 1137, Covington, La. 70434.
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Commander’s Remarks: I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving. I hope that all of
you remembered to thank the One who gave us all of the good things that we enjoy. I also
want to wish all of you a Merry Christmas, and if I don't see you before, Happy New Year!
In December, we have had several events: The Pearl Harbor Day Breakfast on Saturday the
7th, at the Post, The Special Needs Christmas Party on the 7th, The Adult Christmas Party on
the 14th, and the Christmas Bingo on the 25th. I hope that you were able to participate in
some of those.
We are starting the New Year with our traditional New Year's Eve Party. That should be a
great time for all. Entry will be $10.00 PER PERSON. Come on along and bring some
friends.
In January the Cub Scouts will hold their Pinewood Derby. That sounds like a lot of fun. Also in January is the Midwinter
Conference in Metairie on the 17th, 18th, and 19th. January is also the time for the 4H/FFA Livestock Auction and the
Southeast District Livestock Show at the Fairgrounds. Post 16 will be involved in both of these.
Now that you have an idea of what is planned, why not join us at one of these activities. We could also use help at our
Bingo Sessions on Wednesday Nights and Friday Mornings. It would be great to see some new faces.
I also want to congratulate Squadron 16 Commander Ethan Sharp and his wife Angle Sharp on the birth of their son.
I'll be looking for you at the January 7th meeting. Dinner is at 6:00 PM and the meeting starts at 7:00 PM.
Again, Happy New Year!
For God and Country
James (Jim) Lacassagne
Post Commander
Chaplains Corner
Sick Call
Bishop Chopin Cusachs
Sick Call Report: The following Legionnaires and Auxiliary
members are in our thoughts and prayers: Jennifer Corbett, Mae
and Avery Mooney, Dwight Johnson, Bay Welch, Cheyenne
Lafleur, Lorraine Flanagan, James Jernigan, Roy Kellum, Elmer
Hathaway, Sandra Sharp, Bobbie Peterson, Joe Dash, Bert
Bickham, May Hartley, Frances Rosevally, Ben White, Pat Oster,
David Duracher Sr., Mike Peats, Socarro Rome, Angle Sharp and
Bishop Chopin Cusachs.
Post Everlasting: The following member has been called home by our Supreme Commander:
Clarisse Craddock
December Birthdays
Millie Fitzmorris, Bay Welch, Joe Dash, James Glaser, James Murphy,
Jerome Meyers, Leon Ferrier, Betty McArthur and Ray Hartley
Best Wishes and Happy Birthday
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Post Honor Guard and Flag Chairman
Clint Lounsbury HONOR GUARD Commander: The Honor Guard meets on the
2nd Monday of each month starting at 5:00 PM. The Post Honor Guard
represents all veterans in this area. Families of veterans need to be informed of
our services.
The Honor Guard will meet on Monday, January 13, 2014 at 5:00 PM at
the Post. The Honor Guard continues to accept new members who are
willing to spend the time and effort required to perform requested duties.
“We invite you to come join us”.
Pearl Harbor Breakfast
On Saturday December 7 Post 16 hosted our annual Pearl Harbor breakfast with 35 people
attending. We had several World War II veterans attend. We also had several Korean War veterans,
Vietnam War veterans and veterans from more recent wars and conflicts.
Breakfast was prepared by James Fitzmorris, John Scallan and Louis Badon. Many thanks to these
three guys for volunteering to cook for the past few years.
Post 16 gave a gift to the oldest and the youngest WWII veterans and Korean veterans.
WWII Veterans:
Korean Veterans:
Emil Johansen and William Rosevally
Ruben Sharp, Terry Sharp and Austin Sharp
Needy Family Christmas
Robert H. Burns American Legion visited six Needy Families this
year. There were 17 Children in the six families. The Legion family
spent about $1,400 on the 6 families this year.
This provided clothes, toys and a food basket for a Christmas meal
for each of the families.
Mike Peats
Photo: Commander Jim Lacassagne, 2nd Vise Cmdr. Ray Hartley and
Auxiliary President May Hartley present presents and food basket to a
young lady and her children
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Special Needs Christmas Party
On Saturday, December 7th The Robert H. Burns, American
Legion Post 16 Family of Covington hosted its annual Christmas
Party for Special Needs Children and Adults at the Post Home.
Eighty special needs participants along with children and
grandchildren of Post 16 Family members were in attendance.
Hotdogs with chili, potato chips, cookies, and soft drinks were
served. Christmas cookies were decorated, games were played, a
sing-a-long contest and Santa treated all with story time “The
Little Toy Soldier.” Gifts were presented to all by Santa and Mrs.
Claus.
Photo left: Santa (Terry Sharp), Mrs. Claus (Betty McArthur) and
Auxiliary member Connie Parr (seated).
Photo Right: Santa reads a
Christmas story to all the
Special Needs Children and
Adults with Mrs. Claus
looking on.
Commander Ethan Sharp: The Sons of The American
Legion
The holidays are over and I hope everyone had a Marry Christmas and Happy
New Year.
We should be voting on the Squadron Constitution and Bylaws at the next
meeting on January 8.
We recently voted to make our donation to the NEF, Child Welfare and the
Legacy Scholarship fund at the up coming Mid-Winter Conference.
Squadron 16 is at 100% for 2014,this was a team effort so thanks for all the
hard work.
We can still use help at the bingo sessions to support our post that supports us.
Ethan Sharp
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Post 16 Adult Christmas Party
On December 14 the post held our annual
adult Christmas party and pot luck dinner.
The turkey and ham was provided by the
Post 16 while everyone attending brought a
side dish that made for a great meal.
After the meal everyone had fun playing a
game of dirty Santa. There were plenty of
gifts that got swiped and traded. There was
plenty of fun and laughing by all.
La Societe Des 40 Hommes Et 8 Chevaux Voiture Locale 224
Fellow Voyageurs,
On Thursday, December 12, 2013, Voiture 224
and MOPH Northshore Chapter 741 held a joint
Christmas Party at the Post 16 home. After
enjoying Christmas music and a potluck dinner
featuring turkey and ham, we were visited by an
Elf (Terry Sharp) from the Enchanted Forest who
had a small gift for everyone present.
The 30th Annual Cajun Wreck will be held February 27- March 2, 2014 in
Lafayette. Voiture 224 is organizing a live production of the Tableau of the
Unknown Soldier. This is an important part of the Wreck Ceremony. Any
Voyageurs interested in taking part or just want to find out more this ceremony
please contact me.
Rooms for the Wreck will need to be reserved soon if you plan to go.
If you haven’t paid your 2014 dues contact Membership Directeur Mike Peats at 985-502-8802
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and a Very Happy New Year. I also hope to see everyone at our
Promenades in 2014.
Happy New Year
Stacy L. Miller
Chef de Gare
985-246-9246
New Beginnings
January 2014
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
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Fri
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Sat
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Happy
New Year
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Post 16 General
Meeting 7pm
Meal 6pm
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Honor Guard Mtg.
5pm
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Visit Jackson
Veterans Home
8am
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Post 16
Executive
Committee
Meeting
6:30pm
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Voiture 224
Promenade 7pm
Meal 6pm
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16 17
MOPH Chapter
741 General
Meeting 7:00pm
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