April 2010
Commander's Comments -
Thanks to all who are reading this report. Please ask any members you know to use this web site instead of the USPS. Those of you who are using this site for the first time, please go to the "Contact Us" page and send an e-mail requesting that you no longer wish a paper copy of the newsletter.
Closing nominations for next year’s Post Officers will be conducted at the General Meeting on April 14, 2010. Please feel free to attend and make your voice(s) heard.
Election balloting will be conducted in May, 2010, with installation ceremony of officers in June, 2010.
This is your Post! Volunteer to help; run for office; VOTE!
Bill Steinauer, Commander
1ST Vice Commander's Report -
I’m still looking for 2010 Dues, if you have not paid, you still can!!!
Please, Please, Please
Shirley Reeves, 1st Vice Commander
2nd Vice Commander's Report -
Two changes in the club area:
Dana has resigned.
Rosie has notified us that she will be leaving soon.
Best wishes to both for their futures.
Thanks to Kent Moser for the Corned Beef and Cabbage meals not only on St. Patrick’s Day but on the following Saturday.
Thanks to Tony Sanborn for the music on Saturday night.
Bill Hicks, 2nd Vice Commander
Chaplain's Report -
Ellis Eric Smith, son of Opal Comeau and Stepson of Chaplain Perry Comeau, passed away on February 26th in Woodland Park, Colorado, from a courageous bout with liver cancer. Eric was a long time member of Post 416.
A memorial service was held at Post 416 on 21 March 2010. Your sympathies and acts of kindness provided to the family were greatly appreciated.
Perry Comeau, Chaplain
Adjutant's Report -
3MAR10
General E-Board Meeting of Post 416 6:30PM
A quorum of members was present.
Commander reported:
The mini-wall memorial for Vietnam veterans will be in Oceanside April 15, 2010 through April 18, 2010.
The organization which flies the "Flying Banners" to welcome home the Navy ships to San Diego is actively seeking donations.
Any veteran who has passed away, and whose interment site has not been appropriately marked, is eligible to receive a Headstone/Marker from the government.
Free flights are available for WWII veterans to Washington, DC to visit the Memorial.
Second Vice reported:
The meeting room has been scheduled as a County Polling Site for the elections to be held 8 June 2010.
The Census Bureau has requested free use of the meeting rooms for the end of March 2010 and the beginning of April 2010. Matter is still pending.
Finance Officer reported all is well.
A letter was received from Unit 416 Auxiliary requesting a joint meeting of both E-Boards. A motion was made, seconded, and approved that the meeting would be scheduled with the Commander, Adjutant, and Finance Officer of the Post in attendance along with the appropriate members of the Auxiliary.
Nominations for Post Officers are to begin at the General Meeting on 10 March 2010.
Meeting adjourned 7:05PM
10MAR10
General Member Meeting of Post 416 6:32PM
A quorum of members was present.
Motion to approve minutes of last meeting as written was carried
Commander recognized District E-Board member Frank Zugaj
Committee Reports: Bedding and clothing will be being brought down to Veterans Village on March 12.
Annual report of volunteer hours are due by April 30,2010
1st Vice reported a “slow go” of getting remaining dues paid.
2nd Vice sent a letter to the county regarding the use of the post for polling during the June 8th election
The new facility usage applications are being used and proving very beneficial.
Bartender Diana has submitted her letter of resignation. Chris Hicks is filling in until the position is filled.
The next Round Table meeting will be held on April 8th at 6:30PM.
Chaplin reported the passing of member Eric Smith (Opel’s son). Eric was a legionnaire for 25 years. A memorial service is scheduled for March 21st at 3:00PM at the post.
Treasurer reported a payment from the club to the post has been made in an effort to pay back a loan made to cover outstanding SDGE account balance.
A motion to approve financial statement as posted was carried.
Old Business included the completion of the t-shirt order.
New Business consisted of the nomination of Post officials for the 2010-2011 year. E-board (2 seats)-Chuck Camarato, Kent Moser and Bob Wilson. Second Vice-Bill Hicks. First Vice- Shirley Reeves. Treasurer- Terry Sisson. Commander- no candidates
Member Kent Moser reminded all that on St. Patrick’s Day corned beef sandwiches will be available then Saturday night dinner will be a full corned beef dinner.
Bob Wilson reported the SAL’s election to be held at the same time as Post elections.
Good of the Legion- Frank Zugaj informed post of upcoming meetings including the district meeting on April 11th in Escondido at which time district officer and E-Board nominations will take place.
Meeting adjourned 7:21PM
Documents presented to members included:
Post financial statement as of March. 1, 2010
John Noonan, Adjutant
SAL NEWS
SAL Commander's Report -
We would like to thank our breakfast crew for their hard work which consisted of Steve Harrington & Crandall, Jarrod Edwards, Pete, Louise & Roxene along with our dinner crew Bob Wilson, Brad Chill, Steve Crandall & Harrington, Louise & Roxene. A Big Thank You to Chad Hobbs & Bob Wilson for their generous donations.
We voted in Ray Harris as a new member. May all give him a welcome. With all this good help commander Greg Phillips (Redneck) will be spending more time in the dining room & bar area during events.
Greg "Redneck" Phillips, Commander
AUXILIARY NEWS
President's Report -
Hi Ladies: Happy Easter
April is busy, Please get all hours into Shirley She has to have her report in by
April 10th to District. Please bring to the April 6th meeting.
This next meeting we will help with Poppy envelopes at the meeting.
Our team of ladies on the nominating committee are busy calling to ask
you to be an officer or be on a committee. Please step up and take one.
Connielou Caldwell, President
1st Vice President's Report -
IMPORTANT: Would the following members please call me regarding your dues and 2010 card -858-481-9518. No more delinquent notices will be sent. Please keep your dues current. This helps with our Auxiliary programs and at the same time, you are a member of the largest organization helping veterans. Be proud to carry the American Legion Auxiliary card.
Barbara Ashley, Donna Beaulieu, Susan Bruun, Delilah Carroll, Isela Cowen, Jamie Crowley, Stacy Daniels, Frances Fitzgerald, Judy Gerstner, Kasey Hook, Linda Iverson, Laverne Jones, Rosalie Kirkham, Betty Knutson, Alexandra Lawrence, Wendy Maslan, Theresa McCaffrey, Evie Prete-Gutierrez, Elizabeth Spittler, Linda Trout.
Any address changes, please let me know. We are getting news bulletins back with no forwarding address. If we don't have a current address, you will not receive the bulletin and we will have to take you off the list. This applies to current members also. THANK YOU. (our next Auxiliary meeting is April 6th - 7pm - please try and attend)
Roxene McGrory, 1st Vice and Membership
2nd Vice President's Report -
No Report.
Nancy Kiesel, 2nd Vice President
Auxiliary Chaplain's Report
No Report.
Toni Moore, Chaplain
MISCELLANEOUS
Bingo
We definitely could use more players. All funds derived from the Bingo Program go to supporting our Veterans and their families; the Post and Auxiliary Boys and Girls State Programs. All our help is VOLUNTEERS!
Perry Comeau & Shirley Reeves
Return of Mac to Saturday Night Dinner
After an extended absence from the kitchen for our Saturday Night Dinner, Past Commander Mac will be returning on April 24th. The menu will include roasted pork loin, special vegetables, other side dishes, and dessert. As usual, the portions will be generous, and the price rather small. We are planning on only 40 dinners, so please come early. It’s about two years since Mac has prepared this meal, and as usual it will be as if you are visiting Grandma at the farm for a Sunday Dinner. Plan on seeing you there.
