COMMANDER’S MESSAGE October Newsletter

AMERICAN LEGION
CLINTON POST 259
9122 Piscataway Road
Clinton, Maryland 20735
FOR GOD AND COUNTRY......
Lamont Gibson Commander
(301) 868-2550
Web Site: post259.org
October
Charles Lewis - Editor
2014
COMMANDER’S MESSAGE
October Newsletter
I would like to congratulate Mr. Charles Robinson who was recently elected as our Third
Vice Commander.
I ask you to mark your calendars and support our Post events. They are as follows:
Events for 2014 – 2015
EVENT
DATE
CHAIR
Bull, Oyster & Shrimp Feast
Nov 1, 2014
Gary Castleman
Veterans Day
Nov 11, 2014
Auxiliary
Thanksgiving Dinner
Nov 27, 2014
Mat Garofalo
Children’s Christmas Party
Dec 14, 2014
Mrs White
Adult Christmas Party
Dec 20, 2014
Mat Garofalo
Super Bowl Party
Feb 1, 2014
Legion
American Legion Birthday
Mar 15, 2015
Legion
St. Patrick Day Dinner
Mar 17, 2015
Legion
Palm Sunday Brunch
Mar 29, 2015
Legion
Upper Marlboro Day/Beer Sale
May 2015
Auxiliary
Mother’s Day
May 10, 2015
SAL
Memorial Day
May 25, 2015
Legion
Biker’s Silent Auction
May 30, 2015
Legion Riders
Flag Day
Jun 14, 2015
Legion
PG County Legion Caucus
Jun 15, 2015
Legion
Legion Golf Tournament
Jun 10, 2015
Matt Garofalo
Installation of Officers
Jun 20, 2015
Legion
If you have any question regarding these events, Please don’t hesitate to
contact me.
It is my privilege to serve you.
Lamont Gibson
Commander
American Legion Post 259
Legion Rules
Please remember that all guests must be properly signed into the Canteen and
the guest must leave when the member leaves. Additionally, guests cannot sign
other guests in or let other guests into the Canteen area. Lastly, the member
signing the guest in is responsible for the guest's actions.
Post Officers
2014 – 2015
Upcoming Events
Event
Leader
Commander
Lamont Gibson
Installation - June 2015 - Outgoing Commander
1st Vice Commander
Gary Gifford
S.A.L. 259 Golf Tournament – Sept 2014 – S.A.L.
2nd Vice Commander
Matthew Garofalo
Veteran’s Day Service – Nov 2014 – Auxiliary Unit
3rd Vice Commander
Charles Robinson
Adult Christmas Party – Dec 2014 - Legion
Adjutant
Robert A. Wilson
Children Christmas Party – Dec 2014 – Legion
Assistant Adjutant
Vacant
Super Bowl Party – Feb 2015 - Legion
Judge Advocate
Elbert “ED” White
St. Patrick Day Dinner – Mar 2015 – Legion
Service Officer
James Woodland
Memorial Day – May 2015 - Legion
Finance Officer
Vacant
Flag Day – June 2015 - Legion
Assistant Finance Officer Richard Switzer
AL Golf Tournament – June 2015 - Legion
Historian
Charles Lewis
Crab Feast – has been cancelled for 2014
Chaplain
Thomas Treichel
Thanksgiving Feast – November 2014 - Legion
Sgt At Arms
John Jackson
Executive Committee
Murray Hall
Elgin Reid
Joseph Morgan
The American Legion
Clinton Post 259
9122 Piscataway Road
Clinton, Maryland 20735
Phone:
301-868-2550
Website: www.post259.org
Clinton Post 259 Newsletter is published
monthly on Post 259 website
We welcome your news, ideas, suggestions,
comments or questions for future issues.
Drop them off at the Post – Attention
Newsletter Editor
Or forward to
[email protected]
National Executive Committee
Elbert D. White – National Executive Committeeman
We need your assistance, let us know of any our
members who are sick or in the hospital
Please call
(301) 868-2550
If you have moved, please contact the Post with
your new address
Auxiliary Officers
President: Freida Skaggs
Vice President: Verna Thompson
Secretary :Brie O’Neal
Treasurer: Antoinette Carr
Historian: Vivian Boyd
Chaplain: Mary Thomas
Sgt At Arm:Ruth King
Gold Star: Mickey McKitrick
Advisor: Elizabeth White
Ginger Latimer
Judith Woodland
Legion Rider Officers
Director: Larry “Doc” McBean
Asst. Director: Donald Ennis
Secretary: Brie O’Neal
Treasurer: Peggye McBean
Chaplain: James Burrows
Road Captain:Murray Hall
Safety Officer: Robin Lindsey
S.A.L. Officers
Commander: Gary Castleman
1st Vice: Dave Desmarais
2nd Vice: David Hutchinson
Finance Officer:
Sgt At Arms: Wayne “Elvis” Berbig
Adjutant: Rich A. Walsh Jr.
Historian: Robert “Reds” Aliff
Chaplain: Gary “GJ” Shafer
Advisor: Jim Cox
George Bucklew
Have You Paid Your 2015 Dues?
Drop them in the mail or drop them off at the Post
The cost for renewal is $30.00
Renew Now – Please give us your e-mail address
Need Help in Obtaining Benefits and/or Medical Care Don’t Go It Alone
Contact
American Legion Post 259
Service Officer
James R. Woodland
Home: 301 283-6451
Cell: 301 283-5047
E-Mail: [email protected]
You are not alone
CHARLOTTE HALL
Post 259 held their monthly BINGO program at the home on 10 September 2014. Al Elmond and Marie Schafer
were the post 259 volunteers with much appreciated help from volunteers Rozanne Whitworth, Chuck Whitworth,
Kevin Woodward, and Joan Vogel. The next BINGO will be 8 October 2014.
Pictures this month feature the Dent Memorial Chapel with a huge sycamore tree growing beside it; the White
House Charlotte Hall Military Academy; two WWII veterans, Cloyd Clary and 96 year old Frank Scarpelli (Blue
sweater and cane); WWII Army Air Corps Veteran, 102 year old Milford Ward. He parachuted into Normandy,
France on D-Day; volunteer Ken Woodward helping James Banks; and WWII Navy veteran, 99 year old Conrad
“Babe” Lederer.
Helping hands are always welcome. The rewards are priceless from a very grateful group of heroes.
Al Elmond
New Members
Michael L. Alston
George W. Howard Sr.
Thomas D. Colbert
Dannie Grisham
Alger E. Haselrig
Ignacio E. Edejer Jr.
Names
Milton Lawler
George Shelton
Ellsworth Sewell
Harold L. Nelson Jr.
Lionel Anderson
Frederick Moten
Michael J. Eason
James C. Prigmore
Bernard L. Jackson
Herbert C. Jefferson
Warren L. Broomer
Clinton R. Brooks Jr.
Save These Days
Slot Machine – Are In Place – Have you tried them? Everyone a winner
Seafood Feast – has been canceled – keep your eyes open – additional
information to follow
Veteran’s Day – November 11, 2014
Children Christmas Party – December 14, 2014 – Remember you must
register NLT November 28, 2014 – See attached registration form
Adult Christmas Party – December 20, 2014 Must sign up NLT 12/10/1 Cost
for affair is $10.00 per member & guess
OCTOBER 2014 ACTIVITY CALENDAR
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
1st
Shrimp Night
5:30PM until
7:30PM
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
2nd
3rd
Bingo
Early
Bird –
7:15PM
4th
9TH
10h
Bingo
Early
Bird –
7:15PM
11th
16th
17th
Bingo
Early
Bird –
7:15PM
18th
23rd
Legion Riders
Meeting
7:00pm
24th
Bingo
Early
Bird –
7:15PM
25th
30th
31st
Bingo
Early
Bird –
7:15PM
Pinochle
5TH
6TH
SAL Meeting
7:00PM
7th
8th
Shrimp Night
5:30PM until
7:30PM
Pinochle
12th
13th
Auxiliary Meeting
6:30PM
14th
15th
Shrimp Night
5:30PM until
7:30PM
Pinochle
19th
20th
Exec Comm
Meeting
6:30PM
21st
22nd
Shrimp Night
5:30PM until
7:30PM
Pinochle
26h
27th
28th
Dinner at 6:30PM
General
Membership
Meeting at 7:30PM
29th
Shrimp Night
5:30PM until
7:30PM
Pinochle
Special October Days
October 13, 2014 – Columbus Day
October 24, 2014 – United Nations Day
October 31, 2014 – Halloween
Sons of the American Legion Squadron 259
Bull, Oyster and Shrimp Feast
Saturday, November 1st
2 PM until 6 PM
Menu:
“Roast Beef” + “Oysters” Raw-Steamed-Fried +“Shrimp” +
“Baked Beans” + “Potato Salad” + Cold Slaw + Etc.
All tickets must be purchased by October 20, 2014!
Only 100 tickets will be sold
Tickets: $35.00 – NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR
Children 6 – 12 will be $15.00
Tickets available at the Bar
American Legion Post 259
9122 Piscataway Road
Clinton, MD 20735
301-868-2550
“Cooler of Cheer Raffle”
Sons of the American Legion Squadron 259
Saturday - November 1, 2014
1 for a $1.00 or 6 for $5.00
Ticket holder does not need to be present to win.
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On-Line Membership Renewal
All Legion members may renew their membership on-line through
www.legion.org/renew
Members can renew using credit card and print a temporary card. Members are
instructed to mail or take their receipt to the post to receive their new card at no
additional cost
Posts will continue to have all cards sent with their roster. Notification of on-line
renewals can be obtained directly from the myLegion Post site.
Automatic Renewal
Members now have the option of setting their online-account for automatic renewal.
Once you establish your account, your dues will automatically be charged to your
debit card on or about July 15th of each new membership year. Just go to
www.legion.org/renew click “Renew Now” and follow the directions.
2014 CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Annual Christmas Party will be held on December 14, 2014; it will run from 1:00PM
until 4:00PM. A variety of entertainment will keep the children occupied until the arrival of
Santa Claus. Who will give a gift to every child 10 and under.
In order to be eligible for this party you must be a paid up member of Post 259. Fill out the
application below and have it in no later than November 28, 2014.
NOTE: When filling out this application, make sure the last name is filled in on both the
children and the adult party.
CHILDREN MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE GIFTS
First & Last Name of Child:___________________________________ Sex: ____ AGE: ____
First & Last Name of Child:___________________________________ Sex: ____ AGE: ____
First & Last Name of Child:___________________________________ Sex:____ AGE: ____
First & Last Name of Child:___________________________ ________Sex:____ AGE:_____
Membership Card Number MD 259: __________
Phone Number: ___________________EMAIL ADDRESS:
____________________
2014 ADULT CHRISTMAS PARTY
The Annual Adult Christmas Party will be held on December 20, 2014 from 5:00PM until.
There will be an open bar from 5:00PM until 6:00PM. Dinner will be served from 6:00PM
until 7:00PM with dancing to follow.
In order to be eligible for this affair you must be a paid up member of Post 259 and have
submitted this application to the Post home not later than December 10, 2014.
As usual, seating arrangements will be assigned according to the first 175 names are received
by the cutoff date. A charge of $10.00 person must accompany each application. Each
member is entitled to bring his or her spouse or significant other.
NAME: ________________________ Attendees: ___Self ___Spouse ____ Friend ___
Membership No: _________ Would like to sit with: ___________________________
Please enclose check with application – Make check payable to A. P. Post 259
For additional information contact Ms. Diane Miller at (301) 868-2550
AUXILIARY UNIT 259 PRESIDENT’S PAGE
Ladies
This is my first newsletter since being elected to the office of Auxiliary Unit 259 president. As I advised the members at the
September 8 meeting, “Thank you for your confidence in voting me in as your President. I cannot promise to be the best
President you have ever had, but I do promise to do my best.”
NEW MEMBER PROCEDURES: New members will now receive a new member’s packet of information concerning the American Le
Auxiliary. The packet contains pertinent information to indoctrinate new members about policies and procedures concerning the A
In addition, Executive member, Ginger, has volunteered to serve as a mentor to all new members who have questions. The packag
provided to all new members at the time that they are voted in, if they are in attendance at the meeting. All other new members w
provided the package at the first meeting they attend. We want all new members to feel welcome and know that we truly want th
part of our organization. Thank you to Ginger for volunteering and to Secretary Brie for developing the package.
AUXILIARY UNIT 259 ANSWERS THE CALL: On September 13 several Auxiliary members of 259 including me answered the
call from Historian Vivian Boyd to assist her and the National Fallen Firefighter’s Foundation in registering the participants
of The 911 Memorial Stair Climb at the National Harbor. The stair climb was not a timed race event, but a way for fire
fighters and members of the community to honor and remember the FDNY firefighters who selflessly gave their lives so
that others might live. The participants paid tribute to a FDNY by climbing the equivalent of the 110 stories of the World
Trade Center. Thanks go out to Irma Moss, Brie O’Neal, Barbara Reed, Judith Woodland and Daphanie Smallwood for
volunteering for this event.
Fund Raiser Ideas Requested: AUXILIARY MEMBERS WE NEED YOUR IDEAS!!!! For my term in office, one of my focuses will be
to try to raise money for our budget in order to support our programs. All ideas are welcome and I advised the members at the
September 8 meeting, the only bad idea is the idea to not share it with the other members and take it back home.
Our next meeting will be October 13, 2014 at 6:30. Hope to see you there.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
District Meetings: October 26, 2014
Other Events:
Severna Park Unit #175, Severna Park, MD
December 14, 2014
Disney-Bell Unit #66, Bowie, M
October 17-19th
Fall Conference, Ocean City, MD
December 6th
Charlotte Hall Gift Wrap, Charlotte Hall, MD
December 13th
Charlotte Hall Ice Cream Social
Any questions concerning any of these events please call me on (240-441-7571) or email
[email protected].
GOD BLESS AMERICA
Freida Skaggs, President
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
CLINTON UNIT 259
Post Office Box 17 – Clinton, Maryland 20735
Auxiliary 2015 Membership Renewal
Even though your 2014 membership card is active until December 2014, we are
starting to collect 2015 dues. National Headquarters will be mailing renewal notices this
month. If you decide to pay at the Post, Please put your renewal notice and check in an
envelope, (Mark: ATTN Liz White and give to the bartender on duty. If you do have a
renewal notice and still wish to pay at the Post, please fill out a “blue” card and follow the
above instructions. Please make your check payable to the A.L. A. Unit 259.
Senior Dues are $20.00
Junior Dues are $6.00
If you pay with cash you can still put it and your renewal notice/”blue” card in an
envelope. Any questions please call me. Also if you are having financial difficulties please
call.
Again thanks for continuing to be a member of this great organization
Liz White
Membership Chairwomen
1 (301) 868-1612
Washington Redskins vs Dallas Cowboys
The Prince George’s County Council is holding a fund raiser. County Commander Haywood
Moss has generously donated two (2) box seat tickets, two(2) tailgate buffet tickets along
with a parking pass to the Washington Redskins versus Dallas Cowboys game on Sunday
December 28, 2014 at FedEx Field in Landover, MD. Ticket donations are $5.00 each and
are available from Stan Shaw [email protected] , (202) 262-7950 and Frank
Porter [email protected] , (301) 613-3692. The drawing will be held at 8:00pm,
Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at American Legion Clinton Post 259