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 Lounge Phone: 750-­‐0639 e-­‐mail: [email protected] American Legion-­‐Veterans Memorial Post 347 Mail: P.O. Box 1534 – 669 W. Lady Lake Blvd. Lady Lake, FL. 32158-­‐1534 (CR 466 & Rolling Acres Road Phone: 352-­‐750-­‐2099 / Fax: 352-­‐750-­‐2202 Web site: www.florida-­‐legion.com Bi-monthly Newsletter – March/April, 2015
Commander’s Notes by Tim Tierney: Congratulations and THANK YOU to all of the members that renewed their membership, transferred from another Post or are new members of Post 347. As of 31 December 2014, we attained our goal of 100%+ for 2015 membership. Our Post continues to grow which allows us to support more Veterans’ and Community requests and activities. For the second year in a row, the American Legion National Commander will be visiting Post 347. On March 29, 2015, we will host a dinner and reception for Commander Michael Helm. If you would like to attend this affair, tickets will be on sale in the front office beginning February 15th and ending on March 20th. Tickets will cost $12.00 per person and will include a beef tenderloin dinner, salad & desert. Dress will be jacket and tie for men and dress or business suit for women. Seating will be limited to 200 people so get your tickets early. As a reminder, ALL of our kitchen personnel, lounge personnel, office personnel, bingo personnel, etc. are volunteers. Please treat them courteously. We have had some recent instances where these volunteers have been verbally abused while attempting to perform their tasks to assist all members and guests and make our Post a better place to meet and relax with each other. As you may well imagine, volunteers who are verbally abused tend to not want to be volunteers. In the future, reports of any verbal abuse toward these ladies and gentlemen will be treated seriously and could result in the suspension of privileges. Aim High! For God and Country ……Tim Tierney Chaplain”s Corner: by Chaplain Joerg Wartenberg: Almighty Creator we continue to pray for World Peace. Remove the atrocities against Humanity. Grant us Leadership that will keep America Strong and Free. Grant courage to our active Military. We ask for your help promoting Unity to you God, Country and the American Legion. Bless our active members and volunteers. Amen. Members who went to Post Everlasting in December, January & February
Richard Block Dec 01 Louis Hoegsted Dec 01 Michael Lohman Dec 12 James Saulnier Dec 12 Arnold Garren Dec 14 Richard Eagle Dec 18 Henry Ehrhardt Dec 20 Michael Monopoli Dec 20 William Chase Dec 22 Donald Valois Dec 24 James Wilson Dec 27 Jack William Dec 30 Jon Alexander Dec 31 Walter Bindman Jan 14 Edmund Applebaum Jan 19 Harold Ray Jan 21 Gerald Ailes Jan 22 Richard Klein Jan 23 Frank Vrenna Jan 25 Robert White Jan 26 Edward Shaughnessy Jan 27 Robert Glutting Jan 28 David Parmenter Jan 31 Francis Laverty Feb 05 Robert Alhouse Feb 07 For Chaplain assistance – call 352 750-­‐2099 Auxiliary News: by Carol Pirone-­‐Udell, Madam President: Spring is approaching and we want to wish Easter and Passover greetings to all of our members. PLEASE NOTE: NEW TIME – Our meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM for a social with the meeting starting at 6:30 PM. I would like to thank all of the Auxiliary members who give their time to volunteer for the unit, our projects and events. We would not be the successful Unit that we are without you. We had a very successful Sock-­‐Hop and are looking forward to more fun fund raisers in the future. The Unit will hold elections for all offices in May at our membership meeting. First nominations will be read at our March meeting. Please consider running for office or working on a committee. New members bring new ideas. Continue to bring in non-­‐perishable food for our homeless vets every time you come to the Post. We have a lot of upcoming events in March and April which will be posted on our web site as well as our bulletin board. To name a few: March 2nd is our Women Vet Luncheon from 12-­‐3 PM th
(RSVP Peggy Hearlson at 352-­‐857-­‐4454); March 15 is our new member initiation from 1-­‐3 PM. New members will receive an invite but present members that have never been initiated should let Ruth Sovern know so you can be added to the list; We are hosting a dinner for our Department President, Erna Schwabe on March 25 from 5-­‐8 PM.Please plan to attend th
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) April 18th is the 6th District Picnic at Fern Park Post 183. Its always a fun time. Don’t forget click on our web site often for updates on what we are doing. For God and Country……Carol Pirone-­‐Udell Sons of the American Legion: by Richard Duncan: Sqdn. Commander: The Sons have been sending out e-­‐mails to keep our members informed on what is happening throughout the year. There are a lot of e-­‐mail addresses being returned as undelivered. PLEASE SEND UPDATED E-­‐MAIL ADDRESSES TO: s al-­‐347@ comcast.net so you may receive information about your Squadron 347. Butch Stroud is chairing the Nominating Committee for Squadron Officers for the coming year (2015-­‐2016). All offices are open for anyone who might want to volunteer by taking an active position within the Squadron. If you are interested, you can contact Butch Stroud at (352) 250-­‐6016 for more information. The deadline for nominations is April 15, 2015 at our regular scheduled meeting. The Valentine Dance was a success and we will be donating all of the proceeds to the Village Honor Flight. We still need volunteers to help in the kitchen on Monday and Thursday nights. Yours in God and Country…..Richard Duncan From the desk of the 1st Vice: by Terry Briggs: Nominations for Post Officers will be open in Feb, Mar and Apr. Elections will be held in May 2015. If you are interested in running for a Post office, contact Bob Sleighter or Bob Hamlin. They are the nominating persons to contact. The Post now has an ATM machine. Membership is going well but we still need everyone’s help in maintaining the status of the World’s Largest Post, so get some new people to join. If you have not renewed your 2015 membership dues please do it soon. The post is getting a great turn out for the Sat breakfast. It is a great breakfast for the money, so grab a friend and come out for breakfast. We only have it the Second Sat of the month, starting at 0700am. Blood Donor Program: by Ralph Good: The January Blood Drive was a great success. Thanks to everyone who donated. There are now SHORTAGES FOR EVERY BLOOD TYPE, and our blood supply is in real need of your assistance. Please help us provide the hospitals in Florida with the Blood Needed to Save Patients Lives. Thank you for being a HERO and SHARING YOUR POWER to provide Lifesaving Blood to our Local Patients. Remember, Every Drop Counts...and it Begins with YOU!! Lounge News: by Ed Lawson: Every Monday night-­‐ Karaoke with David Baldwin. Every Thursday night – Karaoke with Bart. Friday – music by George from 6-­‐10 pm. The Tuesday schedule is as follows: 3/3 Lounge Lou Gatto, Hall The Reflections Band. 3/10 Lounge Joe Allen, Hall Just Mike. 3/17 Lounge Pat Murphy, Hall The Reflections Band. 3/24 Lounge George, Hall Amee Reese. 3/31 Lounge Pam Valli, Hall The Reflections Band. 4/7 Lounge Lou Gatto, Hall Pam Valli. 4/14 Lounge Johnny Ray McCullah Hall The Reflections Band. 4/21 Lounge Amee Reese, Hall Bubba. 4/28 Lounge Just Mike, Hall The Reflections Band. DON’T FORGET EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT TRIVIA WITH MAGIC MARK IN THE
LOUNGE 6:30 – 8:00 PM
HELP WANTED
As previously noted, the Post will be needing a new Kitchen Manager as of July 1, 2015. Any Post Family Member (Legionnaire, Auxiliary or Son) in good standing is eligible to hold this position. It does require a good deal of time and people skills. Anyone interested in throwing their hat in the ring, please submit your name and any experience in this type of work to the Commander as soon as possible. The Executive Committee will choose the new Manager at the April meeting as the selectee will have to spend some time with Butch Sheeley, the present kitchen manager to be able to come up to speed on the duties and responsibilities. We are also looking for a Hall Manager. This job has the overall responsibility of renting out the Post Hall and ensuring that it is set up for whatever event happens to be scheduled. We are also still in need of a House Committee Chairman. If you have any questions concerning this position, please let the Commander know. Last but not least, our Newsletter Editor unexpectedly passed away last month. Walt Bindman will be sorely missed. The work he did on this publication was fantastic. In that light, the Post is in desperate need of a Newsletter Editor. It takes a few days every other month to accomplish this task. If you have any computer or publishing skills and would be willing to take on this task, please make yourself known to the Commander. It would be greatly appreciated. All of these positions are important to the operation of the Post. If you have any interest, please do not hesitate to, at least, find out what they are about. FUTURE EVENTS
PANAMA CANAL CRUISE – Please read this as there were some mistakes in the last newsletter -­‐ March 14 to March 24, 2016. Princess Cruise’s Island Princess from Ft. Lauderdale. Capacity 1,974. Itinerary: Aruba, Cartegena, Panama Canal, Colon, Limon and Ocho Rios. (2 formal dress nights) Approximate room costs: Inside-­‐$1834 pp, Ocean View-­‐$2134 pp, Balcony-­‐
$2384 pp. Cruise, Port Charges & GT Taxes are included. Prior cruises may be suitable for upgrades. Military discounts may apply. When booking be sure that you identify yourself as a Veteran.Deposits are required to hold rooms. Final payment due 90 days prior to departure. Passport required. Bus to pier included. Parking at American Legion Post 347. $100 shipboard credit from Ocala. Book early to ensure the room of your choice. Contact Sheldon Gotesky at 352-­‐446-­‐9246 or Ocala Travel, Julie Burns, at 352-­‐753-­‐9969. HONOR FLIGHT IS LOOKING FOR WWII VETERANS
If you are a WWII veteran and have not yet gone on an Honor Flight to visit the memorials in Washington, D.C. You should contact Honor Flight. You can go to their website, www.villagehonorflight.org and print out an application from the site. You may also telephone John Driscoll of Honor Flight at (352) 391-­‐0548 Check Post web site www.florida-­‐legion.com for most-­‐up-­‐to date happenings AMERICAN LEGION – MARCH 2015
Sunday Monday WEEKLY
5-7 PM – Hamburgers
6-10 pm Karaoke
7 pm – close
Lounge Games
WEELKY
EVENTS 1 2 AUXILIARY
TRI-COUNTY
WOMEN
VETERANS
12 – 3 pm
8
9
FLORIDA VETERANS ALLIANCE 9-­‐11 am TEA PARTY 6:30-­‐830 pm
15
AUXILIARY
INSTALLATION
1 – 3 pm
16 Honor Flight
22 CUB SCOUT
23
CPR Training
9a – 12p
D.A.V. – Vietnam
Wall Meeting
5 – 7 pm
TEA PARTY
6:30 – 8:30 pm
THE SUNDAY NITE DANCE 6:30-­‐10 pm JOE HOPPER
29 NATIONAL
Tuesday Friday WEEKLY
12-2 pm –
Philly Cheese Steaks
2;30-4 pm – Bar Bingo in the
Lounge
WEEKLY
BINGO
11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
6-10 pm – Italian
night
Italian food & Karaoke
WEEKLY
5-7 pm – Kitchen Open
6-close – Lounge
Music & Dancing
WEEKLY
6:30-8 pm – Lounge
Team Trivia
3
30
COMMANDER
DINNER
5:30 – 9:30 pm
Wednesday 4
5 BINGO
8 am – 4 pm
6
ERA REALTY
3 – 6 pm
7
13
14
QUEEN OF
HEARTS
5 – 8 pm
10OCALA TRAVEL
THE SUNDAY NITE DANCE 6:30-­‐10 pm JOE HOPPER
SPAGHETTI DINNER
12-5:30 pm
Thursday WEEKLY
5-7 pm – Kitchen Open
7 pm – Legion, Aux.
SAL
Qeeen of Hearts
POST CRUISE
8a – 12p
QUEEN OF
HEARTS
5 – 8 pm
17
Honor Guard Meeting
10a - 2p
Auxiliary Meeting
6 – 10 pm
GOLDEN EAGLE
DINNER
4 – 8 pm
12 BINGO
8 am – 4 pm
LORI GILL
RAY GANTEK
6-10 pm
11
POST MEETING
6 – 10p
18
QUEEN OF
HEARTS
5 – 8 pm
St. Patricks
Day
NIGHT AT THE
RACES
5 - 9 pm
BINGO
8 am – 4 pm
S.A.L. MEETING 6-­‐10 pm
40-8
MEETING
6 – 10 pm
Beer Can
Show
9a – 2p
Breakfast 7-11
19
SUBMARINE VETS 12-­‐3 pm _______________________ Saturday 20
21 6th DIST.
VILLAGERS
FOR VETERANS
DANCE
5 – 9 pm
MEETING 9a-12p
24
QUEEN OF
HEARTS
5 – 8 pm
25
26
27
BINGO
8 am – 4 pm
PETRINA &
BOGIE WOGIE
BAND
2 – 9 pm
31 QUEEN OF
HEARTS
5 – 8 pm
FRONT OFFICE HOURS: M–F – 9am–4 pm Sat – 9 am-12 pm
HONOR FLIGHT
RETURN
Lori Gill & Ray
Gantek
2 Shows – 3p & 6p
28
LORI GILL
RAY GANTEK
6 – 10 pM
MERCHANT MARINE VET GROUP
TH
MEET LOUNGE GAME ROOM 4 SUN – 1-3 PM
AMERICAN LEGION – APRIL 2015
Sunday Thursday Friday WEEKLY
12-2 pm –
Philly Cheese Steaks
2;30-4 pm – Bar Bingo in the
Lounge
WEEKLY
BINGO
11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
6-10 pm – Italian night
Italian food & Karaoke
WEEKLY
5-7 pm – Kitchen Open
6-close – Lounge
Music & Dancing
WEEKLY
6:30-8 pm – Lounge
Team Trivia
UPDATES TO THIS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS WILL BE POSTED ON OUR WEB SITE, IN YOUR LOCAL NEWSPAPER,OR YOU MAY CONTACT THE POST AT 750-­‐2099 OR THE LOUNGE AT 750-­‐0639 1
2
3 LORI GILL 4
5
7
QUEEN OF
HEARTS
5 – 8 pm
8
14
QUEEN OF
HEARTS
5 – 8 pm
15
21
QUEEN OF
HEARTS
5 – 8 pm
28 QUEEN OF
HEARTS
5 – 8 pm
22
WEELKY
EVENTS Monday WEEKLY
5-7 PM – Hamburgers
6-10 pm Karaoke
7 pm – close
Lounge Games
6
V.A.
ADMIN
HALL
EASTER
SUNDAY
Tuesday WEEKLY
5-7 pm – Kitchen Open
7 pm – Legion, Aux.
SAL
Qeeen of Hearts
Wednesday BINGO
8 am – 4 pm
Honor Guard Meeting
10a - 2p
Auxiliary Meeting
6 – 10 pm
9
POST MEETING
6 – 10 pm
RAY GANTEK 6-­‐10 pm GOOD FRIDAY 10
BINGO
8 am – 4 pm
Saturday VILLAGE
SHRINE CLUB
11:30a – 2:30p
11
Breakfast 7-11
LORI GILL
RAY GANTEK
6 – 10 pm
12 POST INITIATION 1 – 3 pm THE SUNDAY NITE DANCE 6:30-­‐10 pm JOE HOPPER 19
13
FLORIDA VETERANS ALLIANCE 9-­‐11 am TEA PARTY 6:30-­‐830 pm 20
THE SUNDAY NITE DANCE 6:30-­‐10 pm JOE HOPPER 26 MARGO SMITH SHOW
2:30 – 5:30 pm 27 TEA
PARTY 6:308:30 pm
16 BINGO
SUBMARINE VETS 12-­‐3 pm _______________________ S.A.L. MEETING 6-­‐10 pm 29
BINGO
8 am – 4 pm
30
BINGO
8 am – 4 pm
18
SYNERGY
8:30a – 2:30p
LORI GILL
RAY GANTEK
6-10 pm
23
40-8 MEETING
6 – 10 pm
17
8 am – 4 pm
24
25
LORI GILL
RAY GANTEK
6 – 10 pm
MERCHANT MARINE VETGROUP
MEET
TH
CONF ROOM4 SUN – 1-3 PM
The American Legion Veterans Memorial Post 347 P.O. Box 1534 Lady Lake, FL. 32158-­‐1534 NON-­‐PROFIT ORG. U.S. Postage Paid Lady Lake FL Permit No. 01 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Post 347 – List of Officers – 2014-­‐2015 Tim Tierney, Commander Terry Briggs, 1st Vice Tom Cruce, 2nd Vice Bill Behn, 3rd Vice Joerg Wartenberg, Chaplain Mike Seidel, Adjutant Bill MacLean, Finance George Zablocki, Sgt at Arms Tom Murphy, Judge Advocate Johnny Gibbons, Historian John Trenkle, Service Officer Bill Walsh, Mem. At Large Len Biederman, Mem. At Large Ron Monat, Mem. At Large Dawn Clark, Mem. At Large Phil Hearlson, Past Commander Walter Bindman, Newsletter editor (deceased) Support your Post and Have Some Fun
March 12, 21(2 Shows 3-6pm & 6-9 pm) & 28 – Lori Gill & the Notebenders – 7:00-9:30 pm
Mar. 7 – Beer Can Show
Mar. 14 – Breakfast – 7-11 am
Mar. 14 – Night at the Races – 5-9 pm
Mar. 17 – St. Patty’s Day – Corned Beef & Cabbage – 5-7 pm – Hall & Lounge
Mar. 21 – 6th District Meeting
Mar. 27 – Post Fundraiser – Petrina & Bogie Wogie Band
Mar. 29 - National Commander Reception & Dinner – 5:30 – 9:30 pm – Hall
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------April 3, 11, 16 & 25 Lori Gill & The Notebenders – 7:00-9:30 pm
Apr. 11 – Final Breakfast for the year – 7–11 am
Apr. 12 – Post Initiation – 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Apr. 26 – Margo Smith Show – 2:30 – 5:30 pm