February 2008
Commander's Comments -
First and foremost, after many years of respectful service to this post Dennis McGrory (Mac) is standing down from his current position of First Vice Commander.
Mac has agreed to help anyone who would like to step into his position.
The 2nd Tuesday of February there will be a voice vote for a new commander of the SALs, Chad Hobbs.
If anyone cares to run for this position, show up at the meeting. At least show up and vote.
Thank you Pete for donating your time and equipment to shampoo the carpets. Also thanks to Jenna, Linde & Julie for doing our house cleaning. And thanks to all of our cooks and kitchen help, Mac, Dwayne, Donna, Nancy, Mary, Mary, Dave and Julie.
Saturday February 9th Kent and Amy Moser will host our Mardi Gras party with a prime rib dinner followed by Karaoke by Char & Michele. We will have three other great Saturday night dinners in February. See your calendar in the Post Dispatch.
Bob Wilson, Commander
1ST Vice Commander's Report -
No Report
Dennis McGrory, 1st Vice Commander
2nd Vice Commander's Report -
February 2nd - Roast Pork, Mashed Potatoes, Salad & Dessert by Dwayne
February 9th - Prime Rib dinner with all the trimmings by Kent Moser
February 16th - Stuffed Shells, manicotti, garlic bread & Salad by Roxene McGrory
February 23rd - Down home, slow cooked pulled pork, chicken, prime rib, beans, cole slaw & corn bread by Matt, Tracey & Sean
Kris Gary, 2nd Vice Commander
Chaplain's Report -
We mourn the loss of long-time member Tom Sacco. Tom was the step-father to Roxene McGrory and Rhonda McKenny; also step-father in-law to Past Commander Dennis “Mac” McGrory; and dear friend to many. A memorial service was held at the Post on 13 January. Our sincere sympathies are extended to his family and friends. He was one of the finest gentlemen I’ve ever had the pleasure to know.
Happy to report that Claudia Kennedy, wife of Past Commander Joe Kennedy is at home and recuperating from recent surgery. We wish her a speedy and complete recovery. If you know or hear of anyone in the Legion Family who is hospitalized or has passed away, please call me immediately at (760) 753-4839.
Perry Comeau, Chaplain
Adjutant's Report -
As reported at the last general membership meeting in January, the post has 294 members. Our first vice commander also announced his resignation and this position will need to be filled. Out of 294 members perhaps one of you might be interested in taking the job.
The post dispatch (newsletter) costs the post money to print, published, and send out to members. There was some discussion at the General meeting about accepting business card sized announcements from post-members which offer their professional services. This issue will be further discussed at the next executive board meeting on the first Wednesday of February at 6 PM. The idea of course is to help defray the costs of the newsletter. This issue is still undecided.
Members are reminded that they are encouraged to attend the general membership meetings held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m... This is where the decisions that effect and guide the posts are made. It is the perfect place for post-members to give their input.
Chris Morton, Adjutant
SAL Commander's Report -
The SAL’s are going to have a voice vote for a new commander at their next meeting on Tuesday, February 12, at 6 p.m. SAL members are invited to come and participate and vote for their new commander. I have withdrawn as the SAL commander and Chad Hobbs is to be voted in on the above date. I'm still going to be active in the SAL’s in the capacity of a SAL member. My aim is to assist the SAL leadership in establishing a working set of bylaws and rules which will help clarify organizational procedures for the group in the future.
My decision to hand over the SAL command is based upon my believe that the SAL’s need to be directly involved in their own organization without outside help. I encourage SAL members to become more active in the group they have joined. It is after all your organization and it will work only as well as you help it to do so.
Chris Morton, Commander
AUXILIARY NEWS
President's Report -
I
want to thank
everyone who contributed to Tom Sacco's Memorial. The donations of food were
great. It was a sorry time but we sent him off in good spirits and Perry Comeau
did a great service.
February is Mardi Gras Month and be sure to attend our party on Saturday
February 9. Kent Moser is doing Prime Rib and the trimmings for $10.00. It's a
fund raiser for the Post. A parade, prizes and surprises are all on board.
There will be Karaoke music with Char in charge. What fun.
On the 26 of February we will have live music by Mike
Burns and friends and food by Julie.
February is Americanism month so let's wear our red, white and blue and
advertise who we are and that we are good Americans by supporting our veterans
and getting involved in what makes this country great.
As usual we could use more volunteers to clean up things
and cook occasionally.
I want to thank all the gals who cook for the auxiliary and do Bingo. It takes
us all to keep this place running smoothly. See you at our next meeting on
February 5.
I am in the process of updating the mailing address records for all Post Members. Please send any changes in address to my attention, or drop them off at the club.
Merry Culhane, President
1st Vice President's Report -
Ladies,
12/31/07 is now past and your membership is delinquent if your dues haven't been paid. Unpaid cards will be sent back to Department by the end of the month, unless I receive the $15 and/or $2 for juniors. If you have paid and your name is still on this list, I need you to send me a copy of your cancelled check. My roster is up to date and all names listed below are considered delinquent.
Seniors: Erma Barton, Julie Bockes, Kayla Bockes, Catherine Caradine, Patricia Conner, Johanna Magie, Joan Douglass, Natalie Doyle, Judy Gerstner, Lea Guiltinan, April Hagata, Susan Hannon, Virginia Herman, Patricia Howard, Maria Hughes, Patricia Jensen, Betty Knutson, Virginia Kleinman, Briar McChonchie-Mahon, Wendy Maslan, Angel May, Wendy May, Carolyn McClure, Morgan Mieras, MaryLou Mock, Patricia Murdoch, Laurie O'Connor, Jeri Pearcy, Patricia Peters, Doreen Ramsden, Rebecca Reyes, Thelma Roy, Norma Sloane, Rhonda Smithbaker, Arlene Thompson, Sheryl Walter, Janis Welty, Helene Marquez.
Juniors: Samantha Quigley, Arianna Selves, Cassidy Perrington, Nicole Boedi (parents/grandparents, please pay your junior's dues)
We still have a goal to meet and can't meet it unless you pay the dues and to those paid members, you can recruit a new member anytime. Remember, two of our most important Auxiliary programs -"Community Service" and "VA&R" (helping our Veterans) is what the "Can Do" Post 416 is all about.
My husband Mac, and Rhonda and Ed want to thank all of you that brought in food (and helped clean-up) for the Memorial Service for my dad, Tom Sacco this past Jan. 13th. It was an outpouring of love to us and his family that we all will never forget. Thank you again and a huge thank you to our Chaplain, Perry. What a "memorial" to Tom. It was a day I will never forget.
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY (BE KIND TO YOUR LOVED ONES)
Roxene McGrory, 1st Vice and Membership
2nd Vice President's Report -
Thanks to all my chefs that put out the great dinners in the month of January. Sorry I was not able to help much, as you know I spend most of Jan. at the Buick Golf Tourney.
February start the Month off with the Super Bowl Party. So sign up and come join us.
February brings in Legion Day at the V.A. Hosp on the 9th and we can use your help. We need to be at Hosp. by 11:00am and should be home by 4:00pm.
Also on the 9th of February we have the Mardi Gras so we need you to come dressed with all your beads. Also we need you clever ladies making a float. There will be judges and prizes for the floats and dress. And of course Kent Moser will be doing prime rib, so bring your appetite.
Shirley Reeves, 2nd Vice President
MISCELLANEOUS
Bar Manager’s Report:
Hi all!
Just a quick, too long overdue statement from the bar manager. I would like to thank those of you who have supported the bar staff and our post with your positivity, hard work, and generosity. I would also like to acknowledge a few special people who have helped to make my job easier so here goes: Joe Farrell; Bob Wilson; Shirley Reeves; Merry Culhane; Brad Chill; Hal Winter; John Carroll; Kim Otis; Daniel Mitchell; Julie Wogomon; Angela Hickey; Linde Jury; Chris Morton.
In addition I would like to welcome Donna Beaulieu back to our establishment. Come in and say hello to her on Saturdays from 11 a.m. until 4:30 p.m…
Jenna Jones, Bar Manager
BINGO:
Support Veterans!
Support your Post!
Come and play BINGO…it’s LOTS of fun!!
Perry Comeau & Shirley Reeves
