October 2009
Commander's Comments -
Thanks to all who participated in the POW/MIA Ceremony and the USAF Birthday Party that followed. Special thanks to Louise "Mom" Wetzell and her son Billy who conducted the ceremony and Lowell Grimaud who orchestrated the USAF Party.
Bill Steinauer, Commander
1ST Vice Commander's Report
Attention members: This is the last reminder to pay your dues, so you can get in under the wire for your Early Bird Dinner. You must be paid by October 31, 2009.
And, as I like to remind you, your dues are what helps support your Post, our Veterans programs, and the Boy's State program.
Shirley Reeves, 1st Vice Commander
2nd Vice Commander's Report
Tuesday night music this month
(@6pm) will be provided by Jus' Friends. Last month Dana, Rosie, Maria & Terry
represented Post 416 at a bowling fundraiser for Operation Homefront. Cocktail
lounges from around the county participated in the event sponsored by Jim Beam,
but our post was the only veterans' group there. Our group didn't win any
prizes, but had a great time and were made to feel like VIPs just for showing
up. Huge thanks to all four for their efforts on our behalf. Three groups held parties at the Post
last month and all 3 went well. Even Terry's retirement party, which took months
to plan and years for Terry to get ready for. Thanks, Donna, for the fish tacos and
burgers dinner - even though it wasn't well attended. The San Dollars provided
music that night and they were great! The SALs had their elections last
month and they are back on line with a great bunch of officers. Don't forget this month's round table
on the 20th and the Auxiliary Golf Tournament on the 18th. Bill Hicks, 2nd Vice Commander Chaplain's Report -
Perry Comeau, Chaplain
Adjutant's Report -
E-Board Meeting: 2 Sep 09 6:32 PM
Commander presented two checks from the Auxiliary. The Aux. is to donate $400 per month for housekeeping. No documentation is available regarding a set amount. A binding agreement maybe needed to be created.
Insurance is being looked into, 3 quote are being sought.
Finance officer reported balances of $1248.24 (club checking),$14,184.70(post checking) and $2521.49(club payroll).
Three members participated in“Operation Homefront” bowling fundraiser. Local newspaper too carry story. It was requested that the $100 fee be covered by the post. Motion carried
2nd Vice reminded all of Past Commander Sisson’s retirement party to be held on 9/3 @ 5:30PM.
Financial Officer Sisson has volunteered to become Posts purchasing clerk.
An outstanding repair bill of over $600 for kitchen stove is being investigated by Finance Officer Sisson.
A guest of a member (Christy) has been acting in a manner that is unacceptable, making members uncomfortable etc.. A motion was brought to the table to ban her from the post and all events hosted by the post. This motion was carried unanimously.
General Meeting: 9 Sep 09 6:30 PM
A quorum of members was present with Commander and Sgt. At Arms absent.
Motion to approve minutes of last meeting as written was carried
1st Vice presented guests Frank Zugaj, District E- Board and Ted Pasnak, District Commander.
1st Vice reported- 3 potential new members and 1 transfer Don Williams, USMC, motion presented and carried to accept transfer. Don introduced himself.
2nd Vice reported – BBQ by Kent Moser held, “Operation Homefront” fundraiser event attended by 3 post members. SAL meeting was held on 9/8/09. Expulsion of post member’s guest (Christy) was voted and passed unanimously by E-Board, she was notified in person of this action on Saturday 9/5/09
Chaplain reported – Alls well. Bingo program doing very well, net proceeds for July/Aug. reported to be $4079.49
Adjutant report- none
Financial officer – motion to accept report as presented in written form, carried
Past Commander report –none
Unfinished business- Reminder of POW/MIA event to be held on 9/18/09
New business- 2nd Vice requested emergency E-Board meeting for 9/10/09 @ 7:00PM
Good of the Legion – Frank Zugaj, District E-Board member discussed National Convention and presented Commander with various items; Sept. 18th POW Ceremony @ Camp Pendleton, this is also a great recruitment opportunity.
District Commander stressed the importance of verifying membership eligibility.
John Noonan, Adjutant
Finance Officer's Report -
From a financial standpoint, we continue to move forward. At a snails pace, but forward it is. 2 Birthdays are on the horizon. October 9th, Friday night, 6:30 PM we will hold a small celebration to honor the 234th Birthday of the U.S. Navy. Short program, with cake and grog to follow. In November, Friday night, I believe the 13th, we will honor all veterans, as well as the Marine Corps, as they celebrate their 234th Birthday. Again, short ceremony with cake and grog to follow. More information on the November celebration will be forthcoming.
Terry Sisson, Finance Officer
SAL NEWS
SAL Commander's Report -
New Officers for the remainder of 2009 - 2010:
Commander: Tate Sanderson
1st Vice Commander: Jim Wilson
2nd Vice Commander: Bob Wilson
Adjutant: Tom Fairweather
Chaplain: Mike O’Connell
Sergeant at Arms: Greg Phillips
Finance Officer: Steve Crandall
Advisor: Bob Wilson
Tate Sanderson, Commander
AUXILIARY NEWS
President's Report -
Greetings Ladies;
We had a lovely day at the VA Hospital on Sept 12, 2009. They raved about our meatball sandwiches and looking forward to us coming back next year.
Oct. 3rd at 9am (Saturday) is the leadership meeting in Orange CA. Anyone that would like to go call me for reservations.
Oct 6th at 7pm (Tuesday) is our next meeting. We will have our Girl Staters as our guests. They will tell us all the things they did and bring pictures from Girl’s State.
Oct. 18th (Sunday) is the golf tournament. It will be held at Lomas Santa Fe Golf Course. Call Shirley if you would like to play.
Oct 20th at 7pm (Tuesday) is our next Round Table Meeting and will be held to plan for the holidays. (all may come and participate).
Oct 24th (Saturday) is Make A Difference Day. (More details at Oct 6th meeting.)
On Saturday Oct. 31st (Halloween) we will be having our spooky fundraiser party.
Connielou Caldwell, President
1st Vice President's Report -
No Report.
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
Halloween Fund Raiser
It’s that fun time again and we get to dress up so nobody will know us. The Auxiliary will be holding its annual Halloween Fund Raiser at the Post. This year it actually falls on Halloween, October 31st. Dress up in different categories (scary, funny, amorous, etc.) and we’ll try to figure out who you really are. Categories will be established by secret judges, when you get here at 6 pm to start the party.
Besides the costume contest, we plan a pumpkin picture drawing contest, musical entertainment, and raffle for yummy & intriguing baskets of goodies created by Auxiliary members. (Ladies, I need volunteers to put forth their best creative basket creations.)
Entertainment will be by Tate and friends, so come by and have some fun. Raffle winners will be announced throughout the evening of festivities. This will begin after the usual Saturday night dinner.
See you all there on our favorite ghoulish evening of the year! Remember that these activities are organized to support Veterans and those still in service, so please come out that evening.
Amy Moser, Auxiliary Social Chair
MISCELLANEOUS
Bingo
Supporting our Veterans and their families, the Post Boys’ State Program and the Auxiliary Girls’ State Program… That’s what you’re doing when you come to Post and play Bingo on Monday nights.
Come on down and play!
Perry Comeau & Shirley Reeves
Golf Tournament
I need you to start signing up soon, so I can have some idea as to how many are going to play. As you know, at this golf course, I have to pay up front. I hate to pay for more than sign up, so please help me out.
The Auxiliary uses this fund raiser to help with Girl's State and our Veterans programs. As you know, we have lots of them.
Also, I still need you to check with the places you frequent for Gift Certificates. Check with restaurants, barber shops, liquor stores, any establishment you frequently do business with; WE NEED YOUR HELP!
It is very hard for me or whomever is running the tournament to come up with 60+ gifts alone. It is every member's fund raiser, so one person should not be asked to do this.
Thanks in advance for your help.
FYI: We have a celebrity joining us this time. Darren Bennett (former NFL Football star with the San Diego Chargers (1995 - 2003) and the Minnesota Vikings (2004 - 2005)) and his son. Be sure to stop by and say HI! We want him to feel welcome. We also have our youngest Auxiliary member, Melody, joining us on the golf course.
Shirley Reeves
