September 2009
Commander's Comments -
Clean up, fix up, paint up projects need more volunteers! We’re getting there, but you could make the Post a place to be proud of by helping.
A huge “Thank You” to John Noonan and Terry Sisson for the scrub down of the ceiling and fans in the club room!
Even if you can not help with the projects, kindly attend the Post meetings.
Your participation is appreciated, and your input is welcome.
Bill Steinauer, Commander
1ST Vice Commander's Report
The Early Bird Dinner will be on November 7th, so start thinking about paying your dues. We need your help!!! Thank you.
Shirley Reeves, 1st Vice Commander
2nd Vice Commander's Report -
August is behind us with its good and some sad things. Thanks to all of the volunteers. Without you we wouldn’t be able to help our membership and community.
Leila’s service went well and there was a lot of food for everyone.
One thing that’s been happening though: just because the Post OKs some kind of event doesn’t mean that the Post, or should I say 2 or 3 people, have to set up everything and then have to take it down. There is more to do than bringing food and taking food.
Sad to see Melinda leave us, but she got a salary offer that couldn’t be refused. Good for you girl and hope to still see you in the Post.
The music in the club is getting better and better. Come by Tuesday, Friday, or Saturday and sit for a while. If it’s too loud or if there’s something you would like to suggest, come let me know.
Come by and say hello to our new bartender, Maria. Since her recent arrival at the Post, she has volunteered for many things and now she is working for us on Friday and Saturday days.
We had a visit by 2 officers of the ABC on the 14th of August. Everything was in order. This is not an easy task, so if you notice something out of order, let me know so we can stay in compliance with the ABC.
Look out September 3! Our Past Pain-in-the-you-know-what – oops, I mean Commander – will be having a retirement party. Come down and join us; it’s our turn to get even with some words or at least to blow some dust off of him.
Bill Hicks, 2nd Vice Commander
Chaplain's Report -
If you become aware of any of our members or members of their immediate family being ill, or hospitalized, or passing on, please do not hesitate to contact me at 760-753-4839.
Perry Comeau, ChaplainAdjutant's Report -
John Noonan, Adjutant
SAL NEWS
SAL Commander's Report -
Attention All Post Members!The SAL’s have currently been inactive due to the need for new officers.
We will be having an election meeting on Tuesday, September 8 at 6:30 PM.
Please all Sons attend, and spread the word, friends, new members, old members, com be an officer or help us elect new ones.
All Post and Auxiliary members, please send in your sons, grandsons, nephews, etc.
We need a few more good men to help support our Post 416, and keep the Sons going strong.
Tate Sanderson, Commander
AUXILIARY NEWS
President's Report -
Happy September from the Post at the Coast. We are the SHE-SHELLS this year ladies, we are so privileged to have nice warm weather here on the coast to relax in. Now we start our busy month, September 1, 2009 the first Tuesday of the month we have our unit meeting at 7:00. Our District President June and other District officers will be visiting our Unit. We will be draping our Charter again this meeting for Alice Smith who passed on July 3, 2009 she was a very sweet, loving, and helpful person she will be missed.
September 12th is Bingo at V.A. Hospital. We prepare, serve lunch and help with the patients with Bingo. We have a wonderful afternoon helping our Veterans from 12-3:00. Back at the post also on the 12th we have our PARROT HEAD PARTY with our famous Reggae Band and Donna’s Taco’s.
September 18th Friday at 6:30 we will have Our POW/MIA Ceremony here at the post. It will be presented by our unit Distinguished guest chairman Mom Louise Wetzell and son Bill Wetzell Sgt. At Arms of post 416.
We are looking forward to seeing you in September; come visit the She Shells by the sea shore.
Connielou Caldwell, President
1st Vice President's Report -
Everyone really needs to start sending in their dues for $15 for this new renewal term (7-1-09 through 6-30-10). Juniors are $5 (under age 18). Our new goal is 162 (down from 189). We have a 50% goal to reach by October and we are nearing 35% now. Rumor is that our per capita may be going up (most likely a sure thing) and that means instead of keeping $3 out of $15 (rest of it goes to Department), we may have to send them $15 to $17, so it behooves you to pay now instead of a few months from now. After the National Convention, we will be notified of the per capita increase. Our unit will have to discuss and decide how this will effect us if the dues go up $3-$5. Even if we all have paid our $15, the unit would have to make up the difference for each member. This isn't a done deal yet, but in the workings. Our dues have stayed very low compared to other Auxiliary Units.
The Department has told me once again that your renewal notices will be going out to you by the end of August, so when you get your 2010 Renewal Notice, please drop a check in the mail to me, or drop it off at the Post in a sealed envelope with my name on it. I will get your card out to you with your Early Bird stamp on it. Let's try real hard to make this a 100% goal unit.
Please show up at our monthly meetings, the first Tuesday of each month. We need the support and your ideas. Thank you.
Roxene McGrory, 1st Vice and Membership
2nd Vice President's Report -
No Report.
Nancy Kiesel, 2nd Vice President
Auxiliary Chaplain -
I would like to report that there was a memorial service held here at the post for Lila and also I would like to report on the coupons. Please keep bringing them in. You can bring them here to the post and put them in the coupon basket or drop them off at Connielou’s or to me. We need more so please bring in those coupons.
Toni Moore, Chaplain
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:
Our Auxiliary Golf Tournament will be held on Oct 18th at Lomas Santa Fe Executive Course. The fee will remain at $55.00, only one change to the fee; this course wants their money up front. So will need you to sign the form attached to the sign up board, with name of the players and at least one phone number. There could be a change in Tee Time or other info I need to get to you and I must have a phone number. Please help me out.
This is a one of our biggest fund raisers, So if you can get Gift Certificates from some of the places you frequent we could use them. You go out to eat, just ask some of the restaurants, barber shops, liquors stores. Any where you spend your money, ask for help.
DON’T FORGET: I NEED YOUR MONEY AT SIGN-UP
Shirley Reeves, Golf Chairman
760-943-1528
