From the Commander
Michael Stout
The floor behind the bar has been painted and wall in front of the walk in refrigerator and in the kitchen have been repaired. The moulding around the dance floor has been replaced and the tile in front of the kitchen and the bingo room has been repaired. All of this work was done by David and Kathy Weed. Thanks Dave and Kathy. Also, we hope you like the automatic paper towel dispensers in the restrooms.
President’s Report Unit 24 November 2010
Deirdre Nye
Death entered our ranks on the 22nd of September, Sophia Corrales, “Sophie” to her friends; a long-standing member of Unit 24 was called to the High Command.Her Memorial was held in the Legion Hall on the 3rd of October. President Deirdre Nye Conducted the Service with Chaplain Ann Graves and Memorial Chairman pro tem, Susan Schubert.
I thank you all for your support and wonderful attendance on the 6th of October, 25 members were present. I was happily and genuinely surprised at the champagne, birthday song, cards and gifts. Thank you all so much.
The American Legion Riders of Post 24 sponsored the largest Order of The Silver Rose Ceremony in the Nation, on the 9th of October. Susan Schubert 2nd Vice President of the Auxiliary organized the event last year for the Auxiliary. This year she did the same as a Legion Rider for the “Riders”. Great work Susan. A thank you goes out to the Auxiliary members that helped ALA Rider Bonnie Philips, who cooked for all of the Recipients and the guests.
Helldorado, on the 16th of October saw 20 Auxiliary members in the parade following the Post Color Guard with the State Commander Richard Perry also a member of Post 24 and the eldest active member of Post 24 Tony Perotti, a continuous member of Roy Fourr for 63 years. Ten Unit 24 members were in Color Guard Uniform, One District 3 representative, Past President Sencie Patchin. Two members of Unit 52, our own Dear Chaplain Ann Graves aboard her red chariot with President Deirdre Nye and six visiting members of Unit 29. Thank you Ann Bliss, Sergeant at Arms for coordinating this task.
Five representatives of Unit 24 attended the Fall Conference October 29th thru 31st ; Deirdre Nye, Sandi Freeman, Ann Bliss, Dee Dee Molina and Sencie Patchin who is also Field Service Director for the Department of Arizona. I am glad to say we are well under budget this year for Conference.
I have said this many times Dear fellow Auxiliary members, we are so blessed. To be living in the United States of America at this moment in time and to be able to have the freedom that has only come with our family’s sacrifice, most of us have not experienced the horror of war. For those of our members that have, I want you to know that we are here for you 24 hours a day and seven days a week. Unit 24’s gratitude and heart felt thank you goes out to you always.We will be honoring you and all of our Veterans on November the 11th. The Service will be at 11:00am on the Veranda facing Allen Street.
District 3 Meeting is on Sunday the 14th of November at 1.30pm in Sierra Vista. Uniforms as usual every one, thank you in advance.
Thanksgiving is on the 25th of November. The Auxiliary will be cooking this year, so please let Marty Stout know if you can cook a turkey. It is always fun to serve our Town of Tombstone on this very special day. We will have a sign up sheet for volunteers, again thank you all in advance.
On the 27th of November, Kelly and the Blind Vets will be visiting us. They love visiting us and Tombstone so please, members that can volunteer we need your help. Not only assisting them whilst walking but also making sandwiches and serving.
Thank you members of Unit 24 for all that you do for our Children, our Veterans and our Community. You have made Tombstone a more comfortable place to live. You have helped once again to put Tombstone truly on the map other than our wonderfully infamous gunfight.
God Bless. Deirdre Nye President Unit 24 Roy Fourr Tombstone Arizona
From the Editor
Karen Goodman
If there is a member who could take the newsletter over please talk with the Commander. I would be more than happy to show you how to upload the newsletter to the blog and provide email addresses.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
October 2010
President’s Report Unit 24 October 2010
Deirdre Nye
Happy new month Unit 24, September was a whirlwind of Auxiliary activity. Saturday the 4th and Sunday the 5th found the Bizarre Bazaar as successful as it could be with such a short time for preparations after having to change many dates. The Bizarre Bazaar is already booked for October the 11th 2011 so please put it in your calendar. We will once again be able to invite the wide range of professional vendors as we did in 2008 and 2009. On Saturday the 4th while laughter was in abundance on the Allen Street side of the Legion Lodge, a most solemn ceremony was performed on the south side near the Ramada. We lost another Naval Veteran and long-standing member, Robert Roelfsema. The Legion Riders formed a flag line and I am very proud to say that our Auxiliary was there, also Legion Riders.
Post 24 on September the 11th in remembrance of the worst terrorist attack on American soil in history led the 9-11 Memorial Procession. They started at Allen Street and 6th Street at 11.00am. A most solemn procession it was. The American Legion Color Guard followed by our oldest Legion Member flanked by three active duty Military and behind them the American Legion Auxiliary were in step. The Legion Riders followed the Auxiliary, indeed an awesome sight.
An emotional Service followed as Ret. LTC Jeffrey M. Badger led with the opening prayer. Mayor elect Jack Henderson a United Airlines Pilot at that time was in the air that day with 385,000 LBS of jet fuel, we were thankful he was with us and not amongst the dead. The Tombstone Fire Department spoke honoring his fellow brethren that died during the attack. We were presented with a magnificent acappella rendering of Amazing Grace from Auxiliary member and Rider Kathy Weed. Unit 24 President Deirdre Nye concluded her part of the Service with, “Knowledge of the horror of war has given the Auxiliary a resolute determination that America shall be protected from terrorists and war by adequate defensive forces backed by a strong reserve and that we are very proud to be a part of that reserve. The American Legion Auxiliary presented Colors, the Legion Honor Guard saluted and our own Chaplain Ann Graves who rode behind President Deirdre Nye on an Arctic Cat quad concluded the ceremony with the closing prayer.
There was a District Meeting in Bisbee on the 12th for only the Auxiliary. District 3 President Elaine Perry conducted a good meeting followed by great food as always, cooked by Commander Jerry Manzanerras.
Congress has determined that the 16th of September is now the official Birthday of The American Legion. We were unable to put any celebration together as notice was very short, however next year we will celebrate in March and September.
Constitution week starts every year on the 17th of September. It was indeed wonderful to be part of Walter J Meyer’s celebration. The Department Commander Richard Perry, Post 24 Roy Fourr Tombstone Commander Mike Stout, Past Post 29 Glendale Commander Al Jepson, Unit 24 President Deirdre Nye and Auxiliary members Kay Scott and Cindy Devbliss, performed The Flag Day Ceremony, “The dignified disposal of unserviceable flags”. The children were delighted in learning about Flag Day on June the 14th, and some were able to participate. The Department Commander gave the participating children Department pins and Unit 24 presented three teachers with a check each for $40.00 for field trips to the river. The children were very pleased with their presents.
There will be a Memorial for Auxiliary member Sophie Corrales on Sunday the 3rd of October. Sophie was one of the first members of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 24 at Roy Fourr in Tombstone.
Pot Luck is the first Monday of every
On the 9th of October there will be The Order of The Silver Rose Ceremony. Last year it was sponsored by the Auxiliary, this year it is sponsored by the Legion Riders. The Riders will meet at the Tombstone high School at noon and the recipients will be escorted to the Legion Hall on Allen Street. The Ceremony will be followed by a mouth watering chili luncheon catered by Chef Bonnie Philips.
There will be Slingo at 3.00 pm sponsored by the Sons of the American Legion, and then at 6.00 o’ clock the annual “Soc Hop” with D. J. Mike. There will be cash prizes for best dressed, best dance couple and of course the hula hoop contest.
On Saturday the 16th of Oct during Helldorado there will be a drawing for the 12 gauge shot gun donated to the Legion, the Auxiliary, the Sons and the Riders by Christie Beaudry, Christie won it when it was raffled by Richard Perry who is now our State Commander.
Fall Convention is the 29th, 30th and the 31st of October. This year we only have five delegates. Ann Bliss, Sandi Freeman, Dee Dee Molina, Deirdre Nye and Sencie Patchin.
It is not too early to be thinking of Thanksgiving. The Legion has asked the Auxiliary to cook for the town of Tombstone. Every year the Legion sponsors a Thanksgiving dinner to all that have no family to share this wonderful day with. We need volunteers so please let us know if you can help.
God Bless. Deirdre Nye President Unit 24 Roy Fourr Tombstone.
From the Editor
Karen Goodman
It is with regret that this will be my last issue of the newsletter. If there is a member who could take this job over please talk with the Commander. I would be more than happy to show you how to upload the newsletter to the blog.
Deirdre Nye
Happy new month Unit 24, September was a whirlwind of Auxiliary activity. Saturday the 4th and Sunday the 5th found the Bizarre Bazaar as successful as it could be with such a short time for preparations after having to change many dates. The Bizarre Bazaar is already booked for October the 11th 2011 so please put it in your calendar. We will once again be able to invite the wide range of professional vendors as we did in 2008 and 2009. On Saturday the 4th while laughter was in abundance on the Allen Street side of the Legion Lodge, a most solemn ceremony was performed on the south side near the Ramada. We lost another Naval Veteran and long-standing member, Robert Roelfsema. The Legion Riders formed a flag line and I am very proud to say that our Auxiliary was there, also Legion Riders.
Post 24 on September the 11th in remembrance of the worst terrorist attack on American soil in history led the 9-11 Memorial Procession. They started at Allen Street and 6th Street at 11.00am. A most solemn procession it was. The American Legion Color Guard followed by our oldest Legion Member flanked by three active duty Military and behind them the American Legion Auxiliary were in step. The Legion Riders followed the Auxiliary, indeed an awesome sight.
An emotional Service followed as Ret. LTC Jeffrey M. Badger led with the opening prayer. Mayor elect Jack Henderson a United Airlines Pilot at that time was in the air that day with 385,000 LBS of jet fuel, we were thankful he was with us and not amongst the dead. The Tombstone Fire Department spoke honoring his fellow brethren that died during the attack. We were presented with a magnificent acappella rendering of Amazing Grace from Auxiliary member and Rider Kathy Weed. Unit 24 President Deirdre Nye concluded her part of the Service with, “Knowledge of the horror of war has given the Auxiliary a resolute determination that America shall be protected from terrorists and war by adequate defensive forces backed by a strong reserve and that we are very proud to be a part of that reserve. The American Legion Auxiliary presented Colors, the Legion Honor Guard saluted and our own Chaplain Ann Graves who rode behind President Deirdre Nye on an Arctic Cat quad concluded the ceremony with the closing prayer.
There was a District Meeting in Bisbee on the 12th for only the Auxiliary. District 3 President Elaine Perry conducted a good meeting followed by great food as always, cooked by Commander Jerry Manzanerras.
Congress has determined that the 16th of September is now the official Birthday of The American Legion. We were unable to put any celebration together as notice was very short, however next year we will celebrate in March and September.
Constitution week starts every year on the 17th of September. It was indeed wonderful to be part of Walter J Meyer’s celebration. The Department Commander Richard Perry, Post 24 Roy Fourr Tombstone Commander Mike Stout, Past Post 29 Glendale Commander Al Jepson, Unit 24 President Deirdre Nye and Auxiliary members Kay Scott and Cindy Devbliss, performed The Flag Day Ceremony, “The dignified disposal of unserviceable flags”. The children were delighted in learning about Flag Day on June the 14th, and some were able to participate. The Department Commander gave the participating children Department pins and Unit 24 presented three teachers with a check each for $40.00 for field trips to the river. The children were very pleased with their presents.
There will be a Memorial for Auxiliary member Sophie Corrales on Sunday the 3rd of October. Sophie was one of the first members of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 24 at Roy Fourr in Tombstone.
Pot Luck is the first Monday of every
On the 9th of October there will be The Order of The Silver Rose Ceremony. Last year it was sponsored by the Auxiliary, this year it is sponsored by the Legion Riders. The Riders will meet at the Tombstone high School at noon and the recipients will be escorted to the Legion Hall on Allen Street. The Ceremony will be followed by a mouth watering chili luncheon catered by Chef Bonnie Philips.
There will be Slingo at 3.00 pm sponsored by the Sons of the American Legion, and then at 6.00 o’ clock the annual “Soc Hop” with D. J. Mike. There will be cash prizes for best dressed, best dance couple and of course the hula hoop contest.
On Saturday the 16th of Oct during Helldorado there will be a drawing for the 12 gauge shot gun donated to the Legion, the Auxiliary, the Sons and the Riders by Christie Beaudry, Christie won it when it was raffled by Richard Perry who is now our State Commander.
Fall Convention is the 29th, 30th and the 31st of October. This year we only have five delegates. Ann Bliss, Sandi Freeman, Dee Dee Molina, Deirdre Nye and Sencie Patchin.
It is not too early to be thinking of Thanksgiving. The Legion has asked the Auxiliary to cook for the town of Tombstone. Every year the Legion sponsors a Thanksgiving dinner to all that have no family to share this wonderful day with. We need volunteers so please let us know if you can help.
God Bless. Deirdre Nye President Unit 24 Roy Fourr Tombstone.
From the Editor
Karen Goodman
It is with regret that this will be my last issue of the newsletter. If there is a member who could take this job over please talk with the Commander. I would be more than happy to show you how to upload the newsletter to the blog.
Monday, September 6, 2010
September 2010
AMERICAN LEGION POST 24
NEWS AND VIEWS
SUMMER EDITION
SEPTEMBER 2010
Please see the calendar posted on the inside of the front door for this months’ events.
From the Commander
Mike Stout
Another month has passed and we’re still here, fixing up this old place a little at a time. If anyone handy person wants to help or has suggestions, please let us know. A memorial will be held for Bronco Bob on Saturday September 4 at 11a. Our annual 9/11 Walk and Memorial will take place on September 11 beginning at 11a. Please attend this event if at all possible.
For God and Country…Mike Stout
From the Auxiliary President
Dierdre Nye
September is National Preparedness Month. The East Coast has already braced for a hurricane bearing down on its shores. We here in the high desert do not have to worry about hurricanes. We call it high winds. High winds can take down power lines, so think about the necessities. Candles, batteries for flashlights and a back up stove if you only have electricity. It is good to be prepared.
A thank you goes out to Bonnie Philips, Bonnie sent a few boxes to the addresses that we have for our Servicemen from Tombstone. If any of our members are aware of our young men entering into harms way please let the Auxiliary know.
The Department Workshop was in Phoenix on the 14th of August at Post 1. Unit 24 member and District 3 President Elaine Perry attended along with Unit member and Past District 3 President Sencie Patchin , Unit 24 and District Chaplain Ann Graves, Unit 24 President Deirdre Nye, !1st Vice President Sandi Freeman, Unit 24 Historian Lillian Hritz and Unit 24 Sergeant at Arms Ann Bliss.
On the 20th of August, a few Auxiliary members from Post 29 came to visit our Post and us. They had the best time; they loved the Post and promised to return soon.
Last years Department Membership Chairman Jane Shoemaker brought her husband to visit Post 24 and Don Aiton read Tombstone, the letter thanking every one for their fun time at the Legions general meeting. It was great seeing them again. The next time we will see them at the Fall Conference. Please let me know who will be attending Fall Conference as soon as possible.
Unit 24’s Decorating Chairman Dee Dee Molina did a great job of decorating the Ramada for the Department Installation of the 40 & 8. President Deirdre Nye clad in apron, washed dishes and silverware. This President thanks the volunteers from both the Auxiliary and Post for good food, doing an excellent job and making a good impression.
The Bizarre Bazaar is this Saturday and Sunday the 4th and the 5th; the doors will be open at 6.30 for vendors to set up their wares. The Auxiliary Juniors will be selling root beer for their programs, so please indulge. The kitchen will be open with breakfast burritos for three hours.
I want to thank our 2nd vice Chairman and V.A. & R. Chairman Susan Schubert for helping the Commander of Post 24 Mike Stout with the Memorial for “Bronco Bob”, Robert Roelssema, it will be held between the Ramada and the Clubhouse on Saturday the 4th of September at 11 am. The Legion Riders will be forming a flag line. There will be no refreshments after the memorial. The kitchen will be open at 2pm and there will be Slingo sponsored by the Sons of The American Legion.
Since the first Monday of the Month is a holiday, Potluck this month will be on Monday the 13th of September.
Please sign up to march in the 9-11 memorial procession, it is a solemn affair so we will be walking and looking straight ahead. Please honor those fellow Americans that lost their lives to terrorists, Unit 24, show Tombstone we do not forget
The District meeting is in Bisbee at 1.30 on Sunday the 12th of September, I will be driving down, let me know if you want to car pool.
God Bless Deirdre Nye President Unit 24 Roy Fourr Tombstone.
Minutes of Executive Committee
11 August 2010
> 1900: Commander Mike Stout called the meeting to order.
> Roll taken, all present.
> Minutes of the last meeting, Posted and approved.
> Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to rent the Ramada to the 40/8 on Aug 21st for a picnic and installation of officers.
> Discussion; Report from house committee chairman, Second Vice Commander, from meeting the second Monday of every month at 0930. Silver Rose is scheduled for 9 October Susan Shubert is the mover and shaker for this endeavor. October 2nd Golf Tournament sponsored by the Marine Corps League and the American Legion all proceeds go to Wounded Warriors, cost $45.00 per person. All members are encouraged to wear red shirts on Fridays to remember troops at war. Memorial Parade on Nine Eleven. Hit up Sons for money for hats and glasses.
> Discussion/Action: motion made and passed to have 2nd Vise get bids for Epoxying the floor behind the bar, replacing paneling near beer dispensers, adding bricks below shelves near pool racks,
replacing tiles as required that are damaged. This endeavor is being funded by the Ladies Auxiliary thanks to a donation of $1000.00.
> Discussion/Action; motion made and passed to have the kitchen sell burritos Labor Day weekend to support the Ladies Auxiliary Bizarre Bazaar.
> Discussion/Action; motion made and passed to make Don Aiton, Suzan Shubert, Mike McFarland, and David Duboise Post 24 Service Officers.
> Discussion/Action; motion made and passed to fund $180.00 for VA law books for Outreach.
> Discussion/Action; motion made and passed to Support the Sock Hop date to be determined, $150.00 for entertainment, $50.00 for best dressed, $25.00 best dancers, and $25.00 for best hula hooper.
> Discussion/Action; motion made and passed to postpone Bingo indefinitely.
> Discussion/Action; motion made and passed to press for prosecution of persons responsible for stealing from the American Legion.
> Motion to adjourn; Commander Mike Stout closed the meeting at 1951.
Minutes of Regular Meeting
25 August 2010
> 1900: Commander Mike Stout called the meeting to order.
> Roll taken, all officers present, with the exception of Bob.
> Minutes of last meeting approved, posted on bulletin board.
> Finance Officer briefed on state of A.L. accounts, finance report approved subject to audit and posted on bulletin board.
> Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to accept transferring members.
> Discussion/Action; Motion made and failed to advertise for repair projects.
> Report by Club Committee Chairman; free rides are available to VA appointments through the DAV. Golf Tournament sponsored by the Marine Corp League and the American Legion on October 2nd to the benefit of Wounded Warrior. Bizarre Bazaar to be Sept. 4th and 5th. Registration for fall conference. USO dance Sept 11th?
> Discussion; Lively debate on SLINGO number of games and the length of them, will be discussed further at the Executive Committee meeting.
> 1940 Commander Mike Stout closed the meeting.
NEWS AND VIEWS
SUMMER EDITION
SEPTEMBER 2010
Please see the calendar posted on the inside of the front door for this months’ events.
From the Commander
Mike Stout
Another month has passed and we’re still here, fixing up this old place a little at a time. If anyone handy person wants to help or has suggestions, please let us know. A memorial will be held for Bronco Bob on Saturday September 4 at 11a. Our annual 9/11 Walk and Memorial will take place on September 11 beginning at 11a. Please attend this event if at all possible.
For God and Country…Mike Stout
From the Auxiliary President
Dierdre Nye
September is National Preparedness Month. The East Coast has already braced for a hurricane bearing down on its shores. We here in the high desert do not have to worry about hurricanes. We call it high winds. High winds can take down power lines, so think about the necessities. Candles, batteries for flashlights and a back up stove if you only have electricity. It is good to be prepared.
A thank you goes out to Bonnie Philips, Bonnie sent a few boxes to the addresses that we have for our Servicemen from Tombstone. If any of our members are aware of our young men entering into harms way please let the Auxiliary know.
The Department Workshop was in Phoenix on the 14th of August at Post 1. Unit 24 member and District 3 President Elaine Perry attended along with Unit member and Past District 3 President Sencie Patchin , Unit 24 and District Chaplain Ann Graves, Unit 24 President Deirdre Nye, !1st Vice President Sandi Freeman, Unit 24 Historian Lillian Hritz and Unit 24 Sergeant at Arms Ann Bliss.
On the 20th of August, a few Auxiliary members from Post 29 came to visit our Post and us. They had the best time; they loved the Post and promised to return soon.
Last years Department Membership Chairman Jane Shoemaker brought her husband to visit Post 24 and Don Aiton read Tombstone, the letter thanking every one for their fun time at the Legions general meeting. It was great seeing them again. The next time we will see them at the Fall Conference. Please let me know who will be attending Fall Conference as soon as possible.
Unit 24’s Decorating Chairman Dee Dee Molina did a great job of decorating the Ramada for the Department Installation of the 40 & 8. President Deirdre Nye clad in apron, washed dishes and silverware. This President thanks the volunteers from both the Auxiliary and Post for good food, doing an excellent job and making a good impression.
The Bizarre Bazaar is this Saturday and Sunday the 4th and the 5th; the doors will be open at 6.30 for vendors to set up their wares. The Auxiliary Juniors will be selling root beer for their programs, so please indulge. The kitchen will be open with breakfast burritos for three hours.
I want to thank our 2nd vice Chairman and V.A. & R. Chairman Susan Schubert for helping the Commander of Post 24 Mike Stout with the Memorial for “Bronco Bob”, Robert Roelssema, it will be held between the Ramada and the Clubhouse on Saturday the 4th of September at 11 am. The Legion Riders will be forming a flag line. There will be no refreshments after the memorial. The kitchen will be open at 2pm and there will be Slingo sponsored by the Sons of The American Legion.
Since the first Monday of the Month is a holiday, Potluck this month will be on Monday the 13th of September.
Please sign up to march in the 9-11 memorial procession, it is a solemn affair so we will be walking and looking straight ahead. Please honor those fellow Americans that lost their lives to terrorists, Unit 24, show Tombstone we do not forget
The District meeting is in Bisbee at 1.30 on Sunday the 12th of September, I will be driving down, let me know if you want to car pool.
God Bless Deirdre Nye President Unit 24 Roy Fourr Tombstone.
Minutes of Executive Committee
11 August 2010
> 1900: Commander Mike Stout called the meeting to order.
> Roll taken, all present.
> Minutes of the last meeting, Posted and approved.
> Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to rent the Ramada to the 40/8 on Aug 21st for a picnic and installation of officers.
> Discussion; Report from house committee chairman, Second Vice Commander, from meeting the second Monday of every month at 0930. Silver Rose is scheduled for 9 October Susan Shubert is the mover and shaker for this endeavor. October 2nd Golf Tournament sponsored by the Marine Corps League and the American Legion all proceeds go to Wounded Warriors, cost $45.00 per person. All members are encouraged to wear red shirts on Fridays to remember troops at war. Memorial Parade on Nine Eleven. Hit up Sons for money for hats and glasses.
> Discussion/Action: motion made and passed to have 2nd Vise get bids for Epoxying the floor behind the bar, replacing paneling near beer dispensers, adding bricks below shelves near pool racks,
replacing tiles as required that are damaged. This endeavor is being funded by the Ladies Auxiliary thanks to a donation of $1000.00.
> Discussion/Action; motion made and passed to have the kitchen sell burritos Labor Day weekend to support the Ladies Auxiliary Bizarre Bazaar.
> Discussion/Action; motion made and passed to make Don Aiton, Suzan Shubert, Mike McFarland, and David Duboise Post 24 Service Officers.
> Discussion/Action; motion made and passed to fund $180.00 for VA law books for Outreach.
> Discussion/Action; motion made and passed to Support the Sock Hop date to be determined, $150.00 for entertainment, $50.00 for best dressed, $25.00 best dancers, and $25.00 for best hula hooper.
> Discussion/Action; motion made and passed to postpone Bingo indefinitely.
> Discussion/Action; motion made and passed to press for prosecution of persons responsible for stealing from the American Legion.
> Motion to adjourn; Commander Mike Stout closed the meeting at 1951.
Minutes of Regular Meeting
25 August 2010
> 1900: Commander Mike Stout called the meeting to order.
> Roll taken, all officers present, with the exception of Bob.
> Minutes of last meeting approved, posted on bulletin board.
> Finance Officer briefed on state of A.L. accounts, finance report approved subject to audit and posted on bulletin board.
> Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to accept transferring members.
> Discussion/Action; Motion made and failed to advertise for repair projects.
> Report by Club Committee Chairman; free rides are available to VA appointments through the DAV. Golf Tournament sponsored by the Marine Corp League and the American Legion on October 2nd to the benefit of Wounded Warrior. Bizarre Bazaar to be Sept. 4th and 5th. Registration for fall conference. USO dance Sept 11th?
> Discussion; Lively debate on SLINGO number of games and the length of them, will be discussed further at the Executive Committee meeting.
> 1940 Commander Mike Stout closed the meeting.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
AMERICAN LEGION POST 24
NEWS AND VIEWS
SUMMER EDITION
AUGUST 2010
Please see the calendar posted on the inside of the front door for this months’ events.
From the Commander
Mike Stout
Friday night SLINGO is up and running. Thank you Post, Auxiliary, SAL and Rider volunteers for all of your help getting Friday night started.
We are currently working on our 9/11 parade and ceremony.
Remember, if you know of anyone who is related to an MIA and doesn’t have a DNA sample of file, please contact the Post for more information and assistance.
For God and Country…Mike Stout
From the Auxiliary President
Dierdre Nye
It has been a magnificent month of July. A great start with the Auxiliary’s third annual “Balloon Pop”. Every year the merchants of Tombstone donate items from their stores or vouchers for rides and food. Tickets are placed in the helium-inflated balloons. Each ticket reveals a prize, this year the prizes were magnificent. The members also donate to this wonderful cause. All monies donated go towards the “Childrens Christmas Party”, a wonderful occasion when Father Christmas, AKA Santa Clause gives the children of Tombstone and the children of members, presents. They are entertained, educated, fed the most wonderful delicacies and leave with a large cache of goodies in their stockings including money. A thank you was posted in all the newspapers and personal thank you cards were sent out. This year even with the sluggish economy, the merchants of Tombstone were extremely generous. In times past, the American Legion had to fit the bill for the children’s party at Christmas. We sincerely thank the Legion, our Auxiliary, and the S. A. L. and the A. L. Riders for supporting our fundraiser “Slingo”, this has enabled the American Legion Auxiliary to help the Legion by helping the Veterans, the first of our founding purposes. Our Children and Youth program is built upon the pledge to maintain the integrity of the American family and we are proud to serve our local community.
The Sons of the American Legion cooked a magnificent meal for the 4th of July; the A. L.A. Juniors took donations for ice cream, well-done Amanda Seifert Chairman of the Junior program and Sandra Curtis junior member for dedicating your time for the junior’s activities.
On Sunday the 8th of August after Slingo Barbara Klein will be teaching Slingo banking 101. This class is open to all members of the Legion family.
The Department of Arizona President’s workshop is Saturday the 14th of August, call me at 520-678-0392 if you would like to attend, we are car-pooling.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are not able to have the Annual Bizarre Bazaar in November as written in last months report. It has been set in stone for the Labor Day weekend. Visitors will be enjoying the “Rendezvous of Gunfighters” sponsored by The Wild Bunch and Saturday September the 4th and Sunday September the 5th they will also enjoy our Bazaar. Each year the television stations and the newspapers cover our Bazaar it has become a very popular annual event. There are still a few tables left, to reserve your table call Sandi Freeman at 520-429-4108.
The annual “Soc Hop” will be in September again this year; you still have plenty of time to put together your 50’s outfits. Keep a look out for the Soc hop fliers and practice with your hula-hoops.
We did not go dark this summer, as our members are very active, the next general Auxiliary meeting is Wednesday August the 4th. We look forward to seeing you then. Thank you so much members of Unit 24 for all that you do for your Auxiliary and your community.
God Bless Deirdre Nye President Unit 24 Roy Fourr Tombstone.
NEWS AND VIEWS
SUMMER EDITION
AUGUST 2010
Please see the calendar posted on the inside of the front door for this months’ events.
From the Commander
Mike Stout
Friday night SLINGO is up and running. Thank you Post, Auxiliary, SAL and Rider volunteers for all of your help getting Friday night started.
We are currently working on our 9/11 parade and ceremony.
Remember, if you know of anyone who is related to an MIA and doesn’t have a DNA sample of file, please contact the Post for more information and assistance.
For God and Country…Mike Stout
From the Auxiliary President
Dierdre Nye
It has been a magnificent month of July. A great start with the Auxiliary’s third annual “Balloon Pop”. Every year the merchants of Tombstone donate items from their stores or vouchers for rides and food. Tickets are placed in the helium-inflated balloons. Each ticket reveals a prize, this year the prizes were magnificent. The members also donate to this wonderful cause. All monies donated go towards the “Childrens Christmas Party”, a wonderful occasion when Father Christmas, AKA Santa Clause gives the children of Tombstone and the children of members, presents. They are entertained, educated, fed the most wonderful delicacies and leave with a large cache of goodies in their stockings including money. A thank you was posted in all the newspapers and personal thank you cards were sent out. This year even with the sluggish economy, the merchants of Tombstone were extremely generous. In times past, the American Legion had to fit the bill for the children’s party at Christmas. We sincerely thank the Legion, our Auxiliary, and the S. A. L. and the A. L. Riders for supporting our fundraiser “Slingo”, this has enabled the American Legion Auxiliary to help the Legion by helping the Veterans, the first of our founding purposes. Our Children and Youth program is built upon the pledge to maintain the integrity of the American family and we are proud to serve our local community.
The Sons of the American Legion cooked a magnificent meal for the 4th of July; the A. L.A. Juniors took donations for ice cream, well-done Amanda Seifert Chairman of the Junior program and Sandra Curtis junior member for dedicating your time for the junior’s activities.
On Sunday the 8th of August after Slingo Barbara Klein will be teaching Slingo banking 101. This class is open to all members of the Legion family.
The Department of Arizona President’s workshop is Saturday the 14th of August, call me at 520-678-0392 if you would like to attend, we are car-pooling.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are not able to have the Annual Bizarre Bazaar in November as written in last months report. It has been set in stone for the Labor Day weekend. Visitors will be enjoying the “Rendezvous of Gunfighters” sponsored by The Wild Bunch and Saturday September the 4th and Sunday September the 5th they will also enjoy our Bazaar. Each year the television stations and the newspapers cover our Bazaar it has become a very popular annual event. There are still a few tables left, to reserve your table call Sandi Freeman at 520-429-4108.
The annual “Soc Hop” will be in September again this year; you still have plenty of time to put together your 50’s outfits. Keep a look out for the Soc hop fliers and practice with your hula-hoops.
We did not go dark this summer, as our members are very active, the next general Auxiliary meeting is Wednesday August the 4th. We look forward to seeing you then. Thank you so much members of Unit 24 for all that you do for your Auxiliary and your community.
God Bless Deirdre Nye President Unit 24 Roy Fourr Tombstone.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
JULY 2010
Post Commander, Mike Stout
Auxiliary President, Deirdre Nye
SAL Commander, Jim Bugg
ALR President, Michael Smith
Lead Bartender, Jeff Sweet
Adjutant, Don Aiton
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Meetings
Auxiliary Meeting, July 7, 6:30p
ALR Meeting, July 10, 9a
E-Board Meeting, July14, 7p
SAL Meeting, July 21, 6:30p
Post Meeting, July 28, 7p
Pot Luck, Monday, July 5, 6:30pm - Bring a dish to share.
Shuffleboard Night, every Monday night @ 6p, entry fee, $5.
Pool Night, Every Tuesday @ 6:30p. Happy hour drink prices for all players. The entry fee is $5.
Karaoke and Taco’s, every Thursday @ 5:30p.
Bingo will be dark in July and August!
Play SLINGO, Friday 6-8 p, sponsored by the Post, Saturday 3-5p, sponsored by the SAL and Sunday 3-5p sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary.
The Post 24 Kitchen is now open on Thursday thru Sunday. Come in and enjoy the food.
Celebrate July 4 by joining is the fun at the BBQ to be held in the back picnic area…2 - 6p, $5 per plate. Junior Auxiliary will be selling ice cream.
The Auxiliary Annual July 4th Balloon Pop will be held July 1-4. Pop a balloon for a prizes while supporting the Children’s Annual Christmas Party.
From the Commander
Mike Stout
Our own Dick Perry is now Department of Arizona Commander. Our Area Vice Commander is Al Miller from Post 109. Our District Commander is Gregg Normand of Post 52.
Dave Weed put a new roof on our BBQ area shelter and it looks great.
A big thank you to Mike Mackay and Ernie Molina for donating their time and effort to pour concrete and install new “No Parking in the Fire Lane” signs.
Bingo will be going dark for two months, July and August. We will be trying SLINGO on Friday nights, 6-8pm. If anyone would like to volunteer to help, please let me know.
The next General Membership Meeting will be July 28th.
I’m looking forward to a very productive year.
For God and Country, Mike Stout
From the Auxiliary President
Deirdre Nye
On Sunday the 6th of June, our newly appointed Officers were installed; you will find most of their pictures in the foyer. At 3pm. after a great lunch, the Auxiliary hosted Slingo.
On Saturday the 12th of June, The American Legion Auxiliary marched in The Buffalo Soldier Parade. Ann Graves Unit 24’s Chaplain rode with President Deirdre Nye on the President’s bright red Arctic Cat and behind them in a bright red sports car rode one of our past Chaplains Mary Musich with Hillary Ciochetti. Donald Nye, the American Legion Riders Chaplain, drove Miss Poppy, Katie Diekman, on the back of his custom trike.
On the 14th of June, Flag Day, the Officers of Roy Fourr ceremoniously disposed of worn, torn and tattered flags. This is the article submitted to the Tombstone Gazette;
A little piece of History found at Roy Fourr, June the 14th 2010
The sun was literally sinking in the west on Flag Day, the 14th of June, at Post 24 Roy Fourr in Tombstone Arizona, when one of the American Legion Officers unfurled a tightly folded flag. A yellowed envelope once white, fluttered like a feather into the barrel where the worn, torn and tattered flags were being ceremoniously disposed of. A blast of hot air blew the envelope away from the barrel and Kay Scott an Auxiliary member pounced on it before it had a chance to burn and be lost to us forever. The envelope contained several different newspaper clippings.
James H. Hatcher, 78 years of age had passed away on the 22nd of July 1974, at Tucson’s Veterans Hospital. James Hatcher was a veteran of World War I and a lifetime member of Sevier Lodge #334 F and A.M. in Seymour Tennessee. Mr. Hatcher had been a resident of Green Valley for nine years. Charles Hatcher was a Tombstone City Councilman at the time of his brother’s death. In addition to his brother Charles, Mr. Hatcher was survived by another brother, Frank Hatcher of Knoxville Tennessee and two sisters, Edna Preval of Van Nuys, California and Eulla Sharum of Green Valley. Brings Broadway Chapel in Tucson made the local funeral arrangements. Funeral Services and Internment was in Knoxville Tennessee. The flag, pictured in last weeks Tombstone Gazette is in excellent condition. If any one knows the whereabouts of an immediate family member please call Deirdre Nye, Unit 24’s President at 520-678-0392. We will be honored to return this historical flag that once draped the Casket of James H. Hatcher to its rightful owner.
On the 17th of June, the American Legion 2010 Convention was held once again at Glendale. It was great seeing old friends again and meeting new ones. We always return home with great ideas and renewed spirit. This year we also returned with the Ofelia Soza Plaque, for the Unit with a Membership Goal of 275 and over, a Certificate for reaching our 100% goal, we made over our 100% goal, a Certificate from the Department of Arizona, 1st Place for over 275 membership, a red 100% ribbon, a red white and blue door handle drop for history 2009 – 2010, and a letter from the Executive secretary of The American Legion Child welfare Foundation congratulating us on achieving our 100% per capita goal in donations to the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation. In addition, a CWF 100% white banner 2009 – 2010, a Certificate of Participation to Sandi Freeman in the Carlotta Pace Community Service Award Runner-up, a Certificate to Roy Fourr in Appreciation of and Recognition for active Participation in the Department President Special project Wounded Warriors, a Certificate of Appreciation to Susan Schubert in recognition and sincere appreciation of outstanding service to the American Legion Auxiliary’s Department President’s Special Project which contributed to the service of the Wounded Warriors, a Certificate to Ann Graves that reads: Mentors Matter. You have been recognized as a special Mentor to those around you. This distinctive honor is being awarded because you have shared your knowledge, your leadership and your thoughtfulness with others. It is with great appreciation from the American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Arizona and your peers that you are presented this Certificate of Merit. Thank you for being such an inspiration to all. Lastly, a Certificate of Appreciation to Deirdre Nye in recognition and sincere appreciation of outstanding service as Chairman to the American Legion Auxiliary’s Department President’s Special Project Program which contributed to the advancement of ALA programs and activities dedicated to God and Country. Well done Unit 24!
On the 29th of June, there was another Red Cross Blood Drive. Many of Unit 24’s members volunteer to help, while many others give blood. Thank you Ladies of our Auxiliary.
We look forward to seeing every one for the annual 4th of July Balloon Pop. This is a time when the merchants of Tombstone along with the Legion and members, donate gifts for prizes and raffles. The proceeds of the Balloon Pop are added to the Children’s Christmas Fund. The Children’s Christmas Chairman, First Vice President Sandi Freeman has done a magnificent job collecting the donations. The Merchants of Tombstone have been extremely generous this year and we thank them sincerely. The balloons are sold for one dollar and the fun is infectious. The Balloon pop starts on Thursday at 4pm.
Sunday the 4th of July, during the barbeque that the Sons of The American Legion are cooking for us, the Junior Auxiliary Chairman and the Junior members will be selling ice cream, this will benefit our Junior program.
The date for the Annual Bizarre Bazaar is not in October this year as advertised. Due to another Legion Family function on the weekend of Corvettes and Ghost Riders, we will be having the Bizarre Bazaar on November the 6th and 7th, and that will coincide with the Western Music Festival.
God Bless. Deirdre Nye President Unit 24 Roy Fourr Tombstone
Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation
Susan Schubert
At first glance, this may seem like a typo, but its not. Boots for Our Troops has given yet another $500 to the Veterans Outpost. This makes a total of $1,000 for 2010. All grants from Boots for Our Troops to the Outpost are 'earmarked' to be given for direct aid to veterans in need.
Minutes of Executive Committee
9 June 2010
1900: Commander Mike Stout called the meeting to order.
Roll taken, Mac on vacation all others present.
Minutes of the last meeting, Posted and approved.
Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed that Due to the upheaval with the Senior Center we will not make our monthly donation until they get back on an even keel.
Discussion;
Report from house committee acting chairman, First Vice Commander, from meeting the second Monday of every month at 0900.
The Apache Market will no longer accept vouchers for gas.
Boots for Troops “Wiener Sales” made $56.62 after expenses.
Flag Day is Monday 6-14 there will be a flag burning at 1730.
Blood drive will be on the 29th.
The Shot Gun raffle is happening now.
Wyatt Earp Days parade is Saturday 6-12 at 1100.
The Legion Rider Pig Roast is also on Saturday, and all weekend, riders will do security and parking control.
Silver Rose is scheduled for 9 October Susan Shubert is the mover and shaker for this endeavor.
Recommend raising prices for drinks by $.25 across the board will address this and food prices at next meeting.
Balloon pop on the 4th of July.
Kitchen is losing money at a rate of $225.00 per week.
Discussion/Action: motion made and passed to accept a bid from David Weed in the amount of $1418.56 to replace the roof on the picnic area.
Discussion/Action; motion made and passed to authorize Mike Stout, Frank Molina and Don Aiton as delegates to the State Convention.
Discussion/Action; motion made and passed to close BINGO after the month of June, with options to be decided after that date.
Commander Mike Stout named the following persons to fill the following positions in the post, Don Aiton Adjutant, Frank Molina Sergeant at Arms, Jeff Badger as Chaplain, and Bob Zohlman as Judge Advocate.
2015 motion to adjourn, Commander Mike Stout closed the meeting
Submitted by: Adjutant Don Aiton
Approved By: Commander Mike Stout
Minutes of Regular Meeting
23 June 2010
1900: Commander Mike Stout called the meeting to order.
Roll taken, All officers present, with the exception of Don, Mac, and Terry.
Congratulations to Dick Perry the new Department Commander.
Minutes of last meeting approved, posted on bulletin board.
Finance Officer briefed on state of A.L. accounts, finance report approved subject to audit and posted on bulletin board.
Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to accept transferring members.
Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed Mike Stout and Dick Perry $200.00 to defray convention costs.
Discussion; Reports from Dick Perry and Mike Stout on Legion Convention.
2000 Commander Mike Stout closed the meeting.
Submitted by: Adjutant Don Aiton
Approved By: Commander Mike Stout
HAPPY JULY BIRTHDAY
Buff Huntsman July 2, Independence Day July 4, Ralph Gonzales July 5, Kathyrn Waite July 6, Larry Braden July 7, Holly Towers and Cheryl Lindsey July 8, MJ Sullivan July 9, Lee Althaus July 10, Russel May July 15, Ernie Molina and Amanda Beesley July 16, Madelyn Perroti and Anna Graves July 19, Joy Westin, Dennis Harbison and Bob Hause July 20, Walt Lukasavage July 22, Richard Grinnell July 25, Nancy Sperry July 26, Billy Joe Cole and Frank Molina July 27, Janie Hause July 28.
Independence Day
In the United States, Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, political speeches and ceremonies, and various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the national day of the United States.
Background
During the American Revolution, the legal separation of the American colonies from Great Britain occurred on July 2, 1776, when the Second Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution of independence that had been proposed in June by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia. After voting for independence, Congress turned its attention to the Declaration of Independence, a statement explaining this decision, which had been prepared by a Committee of Five, with Thomas Jefferson as its principal author. Congress debated and revised the Declaration, finally approving it on July 4. A day earlier, John Adams had written to his wife Abigail:
“
The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.”
Adams' prediction was off by two days. From the outset, Americans celebrated independence on July 4, the date shown on the much-publicized Declaration of Independence, rather than on July 2, the date the resolution of independence was approved in a closed session of Congress.[7]
One of the most enduring myths about Independence Day is that Congress signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The myth had become so firmly established that, decades after the event and nearing the end of their lives, even the elderly Thomas Jefferson and John Adams had come to believe that they and the other delegates had signed the Declaration on the fourth. Most delegates actually signed the Declaration on August 2, 1776. In a remarkable series of coincidences, both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, two founding fathers of the United States and the only two men who signed the Declaration of Independence to become president, died on the same day: July 4, 1826, which was the United States' 50th anniversary.
Observance
In 1777, thirteen gunshots were fired, once at morning and again as evening fell, on July 4 in Bristol, Rhode Island. Philadelphia celebrated the first anniversary in a manner a modern American would find quite familiar: an official dinner for the Continental Congress, toasts, 13-gun salutes, speeches, prayers, music, parades, troop reviews, and fireworks. Ships were decked with red, white, and blue bunting.
In 1778, General George Washington marked July 4 with a double ration of rum for his soldiers and an artillery salute. Across the Atlantic Ocean, ambassadors John Adams and Benjamin Franklin held a dinner for their fellow Americans in Paris, France.
In 1779, July 4 fell on a Sunday. The holiday was celebrated on Monday, July 5.
In 1781, the Massachusetts General Court became the first state legislature to recognize July 4 as a state celebration.
In 1783, Moravians in Salem, North Carolina, held a celebration of July 4 with a challenging music program assembled by Johann Friedrich Peter. This work was titled "The Psalm of Joy".
In 1791 the first recorded use of the name "Independence Day" occurred.
In 1820 the first Fourth of July celebration was held in Eastport, Maine which remains the largest in the state.
In 1870, the U.S. Congress made Independence Day an unpaid holiday for federal employees.
In 1938, Congress changed Independence Day to a paid federal holiday.
Customs
Independence Day is a national holiday marked by patriotic displays. Similar to other summer-themed events, Independence Day celebrations often take place outdoors. Independence Day is a federal holiday, so all non-essential federal institutions (like the postal service and federal courts) are closed on that day. Many politicians make it a point on this day to appear at a public event to praise the nation's heritage, laws, history, society, and people.
Families often celebrate Independence Day by hosting or attending a picnic or barbecue and take advantage of the day off and, in some years, long weekend to gather with relatives. Decorations (e.g., streamers, balloons, and clothing) are generally colored red, white, and blue, the colors of the American flag. Parades often are in the morning, while fireworks displays occur in the evening at such places as parks, fairgrounds, or town squares.
Independence Day fireworks are often accompanied by patriotic songs such as the national anthem "The Star-Spangled Banner", "God Bless America", "America the Beautiful", "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", "This Land Is Your Land", "Stars and Stripes Forever", and, regionally, "Yankee Doodle" in northeastern states and "Dixie" in southern states. Some of the lyrics recall images of the Revolutionary War or the War of 1812.
Firework shows are held in many states, and many fireworks are sold for personal use or as an alternative to a public show. Safety concerns have led some states to ban fireworks or limit the sizes and types allowed. Illicit traffic transfers many fireworks from less restrictive states.
A salute of one gun for each state in the United States, called a “salute to the union,” is fired on Independence Day at noon by any capable military base.
In 2009, New York City had the largest fireworks display in the country, with over 22 tons of pyrotechnics exploded.. Other major displays are in Chicago on Lake Michigan; in San Diego over Mission Bay; in Boston on the Charles River; in St. Louis on the Mississippi River; and on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.. During the annual Windsor-Detroit International Freedom Festival, Detroit, Michigan hosts one of the world's largest fireworks displays, over the Detroit River, to celebrate Independence Day in conjunction with Windsor, Ontario's celebration of Canada Day.
While the official observance always falls on July 4th, participation levels may vary according to which day of the week the 4th falls on. If the holiday falls in the middle of the week, some fireworks displays and celebrations may take place during the weekend for convenience, again, varying by region.
Unique or Historical Celebrations
Held since 1785, the Bristol Fourth of July Parade in Bristol, Rhode Island is the oldest continuous Independence Day celebration in the United States.
Since 1912, the Rebild Society, a Danish-American friendship organization, has held a July 4th weekend festival that serves as a homecoming for Danish-Americans in the Rebild section of Denmark.
Since 1916, Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City supposedly started as a way to settle a dispute among four immigrants as to who was the most patriotic.
Since 1959, the International Freedom Festival is jointly held in Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario during the last week of June each year as a mutual celebration of Independence Day and Canada Day (July 1). It culminates in a large fireworks display over the Detroit River.
Numerous major and minor league baseball games are played on Independence Day.
The famous Macy's fireworks display usually held over the East River in New York City has been televised nationwide on NBC since 1976. In 2009, the fireworks display was returned to the Hudson River for the first time since 2000 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson's exploration of that river.
Since 1970, the annual 10 kilometer Peachtree Road Race is held in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Boston Pops Orchestra has hosted a music and fireworks show over the Charles River Esplanade called the "Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular" annually since 1973. The event has been broadcast nationally since 2003 on CBS.
On the Capitol lawn in Washington, D.C., “A Capitol Fourth,” a free concert, precedes the fireworks and attracts over half a million people annually.
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Auxiliary President, Deirdre Nye
SAL Commander, Jim Bugg
ALR President, Michael Smith
Lead Bartender, Jeff Sweet
Adjutant, Don Aiton
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Meetings
Auxiliary Meeting, July 7, 6:30p
ALR Meeting, July 10, 9a
E-Board Meeting, July14, 7p
SAL Meeting, July 21, 6:30p
Post Meeting, July 28, 7p
Pot Luck, Monday, July 5, 6:30pm - Bring a dish to share.
Shuffleboard Night, every Monday night @ 6p, entry fee, $5.
Pool Night, Every Tuesday @ 6:30p. Happy hour drink prices for all players. The entry fee is $5.
Karaoke and Taco’s, every Thursday @ 5:30p.
Bingo will be dark in July and August!
Play SLINGO, Friday 6-8 p, sponsored by the Post, Saturday 3-5p, sponsored by the SAL and Sunday 3-5p sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary.
The Post 24 Kitchen is now open on Thursday thru Sunday. Come in and enjoy the food.
Celebrate July 4 by joining is the fun at the BBQ to be held in the back picnic area…2 - 6p, $5 per plate. Junior Auxiliary will be selling ice cream.
The Auxiliary Annual July 4th Balloon Pop will be held July 1-4. Pop a balloon for a prizes while supporting the Children’s Annual Christmas Party.
From the Commander
Mike Stout
Our own Dick Perry is now Department of Arizona Commander. Our Area Vice Commander is Al Miller from Post 109. Our District Commander is Gregg Normand of Post 52.
Dave Weed put a new roof on our BBQ area shelter and it looks great.
A big thank you to Mike Mackay and Ernie Molina for donating their time and effort to pour concrete and install new “No Parking in the Fire Lane” signs.
Bingo will be going dark for two months, July and August. We will be trying SLINGO on Friday nights, 6-8pm. If anyone would like to volunteer to help, please let me know.
The next General Membership Meeting will be July 28th.
I’m looking forward to a very productive year.
For God and Country, Mike Stout
From the Auxiliary President
Deirdre Nye
On Sunday the 6th of June, our newly appointed Officers were installed; you will find most of their pictures in the foyer. At 3pm. after a great lunch, the Auxiliary hosted Slingo.
On Saturday the 12th of June, The American Legion Auxiliary marched in The Buffalo Soldier Parade. Ann Graves Unit 24’s Chaplain rode with President Deirdre Nye on the President’s bright red Arctic Cat and behind them in a bright red sports car rode one of our past Chaplains Mary Musich with Hillary Ciochetti. Donald Nye, the American Legion Riders Chaplain, drove Miss Poppy, Katie Diekman, on the back of his custom trike.
On the 14th of June, Flag Day, the Officers of Roy Fourr ceremoniously disposed of worn, torn and tattered flags. This is the article submitted to the Tombstone Gazette;
A little piece of History found at Roy Fourr, June the 14th 2010
The sun was literally sinking in the west on Flag Day, the 14th of June, at Post 24 Roy Fourr in Tombstone Arizona, when one of the American Legion Officers unfurled a tightly folded flag. A yellowed envelope once white, fluttered like a feather into the barrel where the worn, torn and tattered flags were being ceremoniously disposed of. A blast of hot air blew the envelope away from the barrel and Kay Scott an Auxiliary member pounced on it before it had a chance to burn and be lost to us forever. The envelope contained several different newspaper clippings.
James H. Hatcher, 78 years of age had passed away on the 22nd of July 1974, at Tucson’s Veterans Hospital. James Hatcher was a veteran of World War I and a lifetime member of Sevier Lodge #334 F and A.M. in Seymour Tennessee. Mr. Hatcher had been a resident of Green Valley for nine years. Charles Hatcher was a Tombstone City Councilman at the time of his brother’s death. In addition to his brother Charles, Mr. Hatcher was survived by another brother, Frank Hatcher of Knoxville Tennessee and two sisters, Edna Preval of Van Nuys, California and Eulla Sharum of Green Valley. Brings Broadway Chapel in Tucson made the local funeral arrangements. Funeral Services and Internment was in Knoxville Tennessee. The flag, pictured in last weeks Tombstone Gazette is in excellent condition. If any one knows the whereabouts of an immediate family member please call Deirdre Nye, Unit 24’s President at 520-678-0392. We will be honored to return this historical flag that once draped the Casket of James H. Hatcher to its rightful owner.
On the 17th of June, the American Legion 2010 Convention was held once again at Glendale. It was great seeing old friends again and meeting new ones. We always return home with great ideas and renewed spirit. This year we also returned with the Ofelia Soza Plaque, for the Unit with a Membership Goal of 275 and over, a Certificate for reaching our 100% goal, we made over our 100% goal, a Certificate from the Department of Arizona, 1st Place for over 275 membership, a red 100% ribbon, a red white and blue door handle drop for history 2009 – 2010, and a letter from the Executive secretary of The American Legion Child welfare Foundation congratulating us on achieving our 100% per capita goal in donations to the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation. In addition, a CWF 100% white banner 2009 – 2010, a Certificate of Participation to Sandi Freeman in the Carlotta Pace Community Service Award Runner-up, a Certificate to Roy Fourr in Appreciation of and Recognition for active Participation in the Department President Special project Wounded Warriors, a Certificate of Appreciation to Susan Schubert in recognition and sincere appreciation of outstanding service to the American Legion Auxiliary’s Department President’s Special Project which contributed to the service of the Wounded Warriors, a Certificate to Ann Graves that reads: Mentors Matter. You have been recognized as a special Mentor to those around you. This distinctive honor is being awarded because you have shared your knowledge, your leadership and your thoughtfulness with others. It is with great appreciation from the American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Arizona and your peers that you are presented this Certificate of Merit. Thank you for being such an inspiration to all. Lastly, a Certificate of Appreciation to Deirdre Nye in recognition and sincere appreciation of outstanding service as Chairman to the American Legion Auxiliary’s Department President’s Special Project Program which contributed to the advancement of ALA programs and activities dedicated to God and Country. Well done Unit 24!
On the 29th of June, there was another Red Cross Blood Drive. Many of Unit 24’s members volunteer to help, while many others give blood. Thank you Ladies of our Auxiliary.
We look forward to seeing every one for the annual 4th of July Balloon Pop. This is a time when the merchants of Tombstone along with the Legion and members, donate gifts for prizes and raffles. The proceeds of the Balloon Pop are added to the Children’s Christmas Fund. The Children’s Christmas Chairman, First Vice President Sandi Freeman has done a magnificent job collecting the donations. The Merchants of Tombstone have been extremely generous this year and we thank them sincerely. The balloons are sold for one dollar and the fun is infectious. The Balloon pop starts on Thursday at 4pm.
Sunday the 4th of July, during the barbeque that the Sons of The American Legion are cooking for us, the Junior Auxiliary Chairman and the Junior members will be selling ice cream, this will benefit our Junior program.
The date for the Annual Bizarre Bazaar is not in October this year as advertised. Due to another Legion Family function on the weekend of Corvettes and Ghost Riders, we will be having the Bizarre Bazaar on November the 6th and 7th, and that will coincide with the Western Music Festival.
God Bless. Deirdre Nye President Unit 24 Roy Fourr Tombstone
Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation
Susan Schubert
At first glance, this may seem like a typo, but its not. Boots for Our Troops has given yet another $500 to the Veterans Outpost. This makes a total of $1,000 for 2010. All grants from Boots for Our Troops to the Outpost are 'earmarked' to be given for direct aid to veterans in need.
Minutes of Executive Committee
9 June 2010
1900: Commander Mike Stout called the meeting to order.
Roll taken, Mac on vacation all others present.
Minutes of the last meeting, Posted and approved.
Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed that Due to the upheaval with the Senior Center we will not make our monthly donation until they get back on an even keel.
Discussion;
Report from house committee acting chairman, First Vice Commander, from meeting the second Monday of every month at 0900.
The Apache Market will no longer accept vouchers for gas.
Boots for Troops “Wiener Sales” made $56.62 after expenses.
Flag Day is Monday 6-14 there will be a flag burning at 1730.
Blood drive will be on the 29th.
The Shot Gun raffle is happening now.
Wyatt Earp Days parade is Saturday 6-12 at 1100.
The Legion Rider Pig Roast is also on Saturday, and all weekend, riders will do security and parking control.
Silver Rose is scheduled for 9 October Susan Shubert is the mover and shaker for this endeavor.
Recommend raising prices for drinks by $.25 across the board will address this and food prices at next meeting.
Balloon pop on the 4th of July.
Kitchen is losing money at a rate of $225.00 per week.
Discussion/Action: motion made and passed to accept a bid from David Weed in the amount of $1418.56 to replace the roof on the picnic area.
Discussion/Action; motion made and passed to authorize Mike Stout, Frank Molina and Don Aiton as delegates to the State Convention.
Discussion/Action; motion made and passed to close BINGO after the month of June, with options to be decided after that date.
Commander Mike Stout named the following persons to fill the following positions in the post, Don Aiton Adjutant, Frank Molina Sergeant at Arms, Jeff Badger as Chaplain, and Bob Zohlman as Judge Advocate.
2015 motion to adjourn, Commander Mike Stout closed the meeting
Submitted by: Adjutant Don Aiton
Approved By: Commander Mike Stout
Minutes of Regular Meeting
23 June 2010
1900: Commander Mike Stout called the meeting to order.
Roll taken, All officers present, with the exception of Don, Mac, and Terry.
Congratulations to Dick Perry the new Department Commander.
Minutes of last meeting approved, posted on bulletin board.
Finance Officer briefed on state of A.L. accounts, finance report approved subject to audit and posted on bulletin board.
Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to accept transferring members.
Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed Mike Stout and Dick Perry $200.00 to defray convention costs.
Discussion; Reports from Dick Perry and Mike Stout on Legion Convention.
2000 Commander Mike Stout closed the meeting.
Submitted by: Adjutant Don Aiton
Approved By: Commander Mike Stout
HAPPY JULY BIRTHDAY
Buff Huntsman July 2, Independence Day July 4, Ralph Gonzales July 5, Kathyrn Waite July 6, Larry Braden July 7, Holly Towers and Cheryl Lindsey July 8, MJ Sullivan July 9, Lee Althaus July 10, Russel May July 15, Ernie Molina and Amanda Beesley July 16, Madelyn Perroti and Anna Graves July 19, Joy Westin, Dennis Harbison and Bob Hause July 20, Walt Lukasavage July 22, Richard Grinnell July 25, Nancy Sperry July 26, Billy Joe Cole and Frank Molina July 27, Janie Hause July 28.
Independence Day
In the United States, Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, political speeches and ceremonies, and various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the national day of the United States.
Background
During the American Revolution, the legal separation of the American colonies from Great Britain occurred on July 2, 1776, when the Second Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution of independence that had been proposed in June by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia. After voting for independence, Congress turned its attention to the Declaration of Independence, a statement explaining this decision, which had been prepared by a Committee of Five, with Thomas Jefferson as its principal author. Congress debated and revised the Declaration, finally approving it on July 4. A day earlier, John Adams had written to his wife Abigail:
“
The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forever more.”
Adams' prediction was off by two days. From the outset, Americans celebrated independence on July 4, the date shown on the much-publicized Declaration of Independence, rather than on July 2, the date the resolution of independence was approved in a closed session of Congress.[7]
One of the most enduring myths about Independence Day is that Congress signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The myth had become so firmly established that, decades after the event and nearing the end of their lives, even the elderly Thomas Jefferson and John Adams had come to believe that they and the other delegates had signed the Declaration on the fourth. Most delegates actually signed the Declaration on August 2, 1776. In a remarkable series of coincidences, both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, two founding fathers of the United States and the only two men who signed the Declaration of Independence to become president, died on the same day: July 4, 1826, which was the United States' 50th anniversary.
Observance
In 1777, thirteen gunshots were fired, once at morning and again as evening fell, on July 4 in Bristol, Rhode Island. Philadelphia celebrated the first anniversary in a manner a modern American would find quite familiar: an official dinner for the Continental Congress, toasts, 13-gun salutes, speeches, prayers, music, parades, troop reviews, and fireworks. Ships were decked with red, white, and blue bunting.
In 1778, General George Washington marked July 4 with a double ration of rum for his soldiers and an artillery salute. Across the Atlantic Ocean, ambassadors John Adams and Benjamin Franklin held a dinner for their fellow Americans in Paris, France.
In 1779, July 4 fell on a Sunday. The holiday was celebrated on Monday, July 5.
In 1781, the Massachusetts General Court became the first state legislature to recognize July 4 as a state celebration.
In 1783, Moravians in Salem, North Carolina, held a celebration of July 4 with a challenging music program assembled by Johann Friedrich Peter. This work was titled "The Psalm of Joy".
In 1791 the first recorded use of the name "Independence Day" occurred.
In 1820 the first Fourth of July celebration was held in Eastport, Maine which remains the largest in the state.
In 1870, the U.S. Congress made Independence Day an unpaid holiday for federal employees.
In 1938, Congress changed Independence Day to a paid federal holiday.
Customs
Independence Day is a national holiday marked by patriotic displays. Similar to other summer-themed events, Independence Day celebrations often take place outdoors. Independence Day is a federal holiday, so all non-essential federal institutions (like the postal service and federal courts) are closed on that day. Many politicians make it a point on this day to appear at a public event to praise the nation's heritage, laws, history, society, and people.
Families often celebrate Independence Day by hosting or attending a picnic or barbecue and take advantage of the day off and, in some years, long weekend to gather with relatives. Decorations (e.g., streamers, balloons, and clothing) are generally colored red, white, and blue, the colors of the American flag. Parades often are in the morning, while fireworks displays occur in the evening at such places as parks, fairgrounds, or town squares.
Independence Day fireworks are often accompanied by patriotic songs such as the national anthem "The Star-Spangled Banner", "God Bless America", "America the Beautiful", "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", "This Land Is Your Land", "Stars and Stripes Forever", and, regionally, "Yankee Doodle" in northeastern states and "Dixie" in southern states. Some of the lyrics recall images of the Revolutionary War or the War of 1812.
Firework shows are held in many states, and many fireworks are sold for personal use or as an alternative to a public show. Safety concerns have led some states to ban fireworks or limit the sizes and types allowed. Illicit traffic transfers many fireworks from less restrictive states.
A salute of one gun for each state in the United States, called a “salute to the union,” is fired on Independence Day at noon by any capable military base.
In 2009, New York City had the largest fireworks display in the country, with over 22 tons of pyrotechnics exploded.. Other major displays are in Chicago on Lake Michigan; in San Diego over Mission Bay; in Boston on the Charles River; in St. Louis on the Mississippi River; and on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.. During the annual Windsor-Detroit International Freedom Festival, Detroit, Michigan hosts one of the world's largest fireworks displays, over the Detroit River, to celebrate Independence Day in conjunction with Windsor, Ontario's celebration of Canada Day.
While the official observance always falls on July 4th, participation levels may vary according to which day of the week the 4th falls on. If the holiday falls in the middle of the week, some fireworks displays and celebrations may take place during the weekend for convenience, again, varying by region.
Unique or Historical Celebrations
Held since 1785, the Bristol Fourth of July Parade in Bristol, Rhode Island is the oldest continuous Independence Day celebration in the United States.
Since 1912, the Rebild Society, a Danish-American friendship organization, has held a July 4th weekend festival that serves as a homecoming for Danish-Americans in the Rebild section of Denmark.
Since 1916, Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest in Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York City supposedly started as a way to settle a dispute among four immigrants as to who was the most patriotic.
Since 1959, the International Freedom Festival is jointly held in Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario during the last week of June each year as a mutual celebration of Independence Day and Canada Day (July 1). It culminates in a large fireworks display over the Detroit River.
Numerous major and minor league baseball games are played on Independence Day.
The famous Macy's fireworks display usually held over the East River in New York City has been televised nationwide on NBC since 1976. In 2009, the fireworks display was returned to the Hudson River for the first time since 2000 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson's exploration of that river.
Since 1970, the annual 10 kilometer Peachtree Road Race is held in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Boston Pops Orchestra has hosted a music and fireworks show over the Charles River Esplanade called the "Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular" annually since 1973. The event has been broadcast nationally since 2003 on CBS.
On the Capitol lawn in Washington, D.C., “A Capitol Fourth,” a free concert, precedes the fireworks and attracts over half a million people annually.
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Wednesday, June 2, 2010
JUNE 2010
Post Commander, Frank Molina
Auxiliary President, Deirdre Nye
SAL Commander, Jim Bugg
ALR President, Michael Smith
Lead Bartender, Jeff Sweet
Bingo Chairman, Michael Stout
Adjutant, Don Aiton
Editor, Karen Goodman
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Meetings
Auxiliary Meeting, June 2, 6:30p
E-Board Meeting, June 9, 7p
ALR Meeting, June 12, 9a
SAL Meeting, June 16, 6:30p
Post Meeting, June 23, 7p
Officer Installation and Dinner, Post, Auxiliary, Sons and Legion Riders…
Sunday, June 6, 2010, 1p. All are welcomed. Dinner will follow the installation ceremony. Slingo will be held as usual.
June Pot Luck, Monday, June 7, 6:30pm - Bring a dish to share.
ALR Pig Roast, Saturday June 12, join the after-ride roast and dance. Mata will provide the music. For more information see Michael Smith or posters at the Post.
Shuffleboard Night, every Monday night @ 6p. Entry fee, $5.
Pool Night, Every Tuesday @ 6:30p. Happy hour drink prices for all players. The entry fee is $5.
Karaoke, Every Thursday @5:30p. And it’s Taco Night too!!!
Bingo, Every Friday, Doors Open @5p, Early Birds @6:30p, Regular Games @7p. Enjoy the Post 24 Kitchen’s Friday Fish Fry!
Play SLINGO, Saturday 3-5p, sponsored by the SAL and Sunday 3-5p sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary!
The Post 24 Kitchen is now open on Thursday thru Sunday. Come in and enjoy the food. We have a new menu and lower prices….and we have many items that are not deep fried!
FROM THE COMMANDER
Frank Molina
Well members, this will be my last newsletter. As your Commander it was an honor to serve you these last 3 years.
A special thanks goes to Don Aiton and his membership committee. Thank you to our Finance Officer, Jim Burns, for keeping our post finances and for keeping us going. Also thank you Barbara Klein and your bingo staff. Thank you Barbara. Thank you Diedre Nye, President of our Ladies Auxiliary and to its members, for your great support of our Post. Also, to Commander Kim Scott and the Sons of the American Legion, keep up the good work and thank you.
June 6th will be the installation of our new officers. So members, support your new Commander, Mike Stout, 1st Vice David DuBois and 2nd Vice Mike MacFarlan. Join your new officers to help make it through the night.
Thank you for all your help and support through the past years.
For God and Country…Frank Molina
FROM THE AUXILIARY PRESIDENT
Deirdre Nye
Unit 24 Report June 2010.
Here’s wishing you all a wonderful Summer Legion Family. In years past Unit 24 went “dark” for the summer, not this year, as there are many programs in effect that have to be addressed frequently. We will soon be having regular E-Board meetings so that the general meeting will not be so lengthy. We indeed have accomplished so much with our programs and we need to continue to be successful.
Our next meeting will be on Wednesday the Second of June and Pot Luck will be on Monday the 7th of June.
To all of our members that volunteered with the Poppy Program thank you, our Poppy Chairman Susan Schubert has informed me that Tombstone and its visitors were most generous this year.
As you may have heard or seen in the Tombstone Gazette the Legion’s bar tender Mickey Filinuk has a son that was recently deployed. Before his departure, The American Legion Auxiliary presented Cody Filinuk, a graduate of Tombstone High School a promissory certificate for a Garmin Forerunner GPS watch with heart monitor. On Thursday the 27th of May, the watch was given to Mickey to send to his son.
On the 15th of May, Armed Forces Day the Southern Arizona Veterans Health Care System brought their “Blind Vets” for another visit to Tombstone. It is always a pleasure to take them to their favorite places. The OK Corral, the Tombstone Trolley tour and The Bird Cage Theater. This time they had to forgo the Trolley to save their energy for a trip to Davis Monthan later in the day.On the 21st of May, graduation day at Tombstone High School, Joshua Wills received a scholarship of $1,000.00 from Unit 24 Auxiliary, well done Joshua. The wind was blowing hard and the outside seating was full to capacity, 86 young men and women graduated that day.
On Sunday the 6th of June, our newly appointed Officers will be installed. There will be lunch and then at 3pm the Auxiliary will host Slingo.
On Saturday the 12th of June, The American Legion Auxiliary has been invited to march in The Buffalo Soldier Parade behind The American Legion, as we are always proud to be. So look for the sign up sheet in the bar.
On the 17th of June the American Legion yearly Convention is once again being held at Glendale. I look forward to seeing you there. For those members that cannot make it this year, please put it on the calendar for next year. We always return home with great ideas and renewed spirit.
God Bless. Deirdre Nye President Unit 24 Roy Fourr Tombstone
POST AND UNIT NEWS AND VIEWS
Minutes of Executive Committee, 12 May
Ø 1900: Commander Frank Molina called the meeting to order.
Ø Roll taken, all present.
Ø Minutes of the last meeting, Posted and approved.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to pay $25.00 more per month to the cleaning ladies for them to check the trash on a daily basis in the back room and check cleanliness of the hall after the monthly pot luck.
Ø Discussion; Report from house committee chairman, First Vice Commander, from meeting the second Monday of every month at 0900. The Auxiliary is having Bizarre Bizarre Oct. 2nd, no breakfast on the 13th of June, Memorial for Sherrie will be on May 19th from 1730 till 2000, Baloon pop on the 4th of July, shot gun drawing will be on the Sunday of Helldorado, Howard is volunteering to man the Weenie Wagon on Memorial Day, Silver Rose presentation and ride on 9 October.
Ø Discussion/Action: motion made and passed to give the head bartender a $50.00 per week raise.
Ø Discussion; Finance Officer gave a brief on the state of the legion finances, Bingo is on the verge of losing money that issue will be dealt with at the next meeting. The kitchen is losing money, need to keep track of that for another period of time and take action as required.
Ø 2010 motion to adjourn, Commander Frank Molina closed the meeting
Minutes of Regular Meeting, 26 May
Ø 1900: Commander Frank Molina called the meeting to order.
Ø Roll taken, All officers present, with the exception of Kenny.
Ø Minutes of last meeting approved, posted on bulletin board.
Ø Finance Officer briefed on state of A.L. accounts, finance report approved subject to audit and posted on bulletin board.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to accept transferring members.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to give $45.00 for Buffalo Soldiers Parade.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to continue giving $200.00 per month to the food bank for the next year or as necessary.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to pay $200.00 for music services to Mata, for the ALR “Pig Roast” on June 12th.
Ø Discussions; Members thanked for their support by outgoing commander Frank Molina. Memorial Day activities 0730 ceremony at the cemetery after the placement of flags at 0630, Ceremony in front of the legion at 1100. There will be a ceremony at the Veterans Cemetery at 1400 in Sierra Vista with a reception at the VFW to follow. There is a golf tournament in the planning stages with the Marine Corps League to support Wounded Warriors in the fall. The “Boots for the Troops” campaign will be over on Memorial Day.
Ø 1955 Commander Frank Molina closed the meeting.
Happy Birthday
Susan Schubert, James Fought and Carol Ramsey June 3, Julia Goodman June 4, Kathy Smith June 6, Steve Phillips and Gene Simpson June 10, Tom McClure June 12, US Army (1775) June 14, William Charon and Ron Rogers June 15, Jake Gessner June 16, Elaine Perry June 22, Dick Bauer June 23, George Jones and John Escarcega June 25, Sharon Harris June 28, Cathy Traywick June 29
Auxiliary President, Deirdre Nye
SAL Commander, Jim Bugg
ALR President, Michael Smith
Lead Bartender, Jeff Sweet
Bingo Chairman, Michael Stout
Adjutant, Don Aiton
Editor, Karen Goodman
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Meetings
Auxiliary Meeting, June 2, 6:30p
E-Board Meeting, June 9, 7p
ALR Meeting, June 12, 9a
SAL Meeting, June 16, 6:30p
Post Meeting, June 23, 7p
Officer Installation and Dinner, Post, Auxiliary, Sons and Legion Riders…
Sunday, June 6, 2010, 1p. All are welcomed. Dinner will follow the installation ceremony. Slingo will be held as usual.
June Pot Luck, Monday, June 7, 6:30pm - Bring a dish to share.
ALR Pig Roast, Saturday June 12, join the after-ride roast and dance. Mata will provide the music. For more information see Michael Smith or posters at the Post.
Shuffleboard Night, every Monday night @ 6p. Entry fee, $5.
Pool Night, Every Tuesday @ 6:30p. Happy hour drink prices for all players. The entry fee is $5.
Karaoke, Every Thursday @5:30p. And it’s Taco Night too!!!
Bingo, Every Friday, Doors Open @5p, Early Birds @6:30p, Regular Games @7p. Enjoy the Post 24 Kitchen’s Friday Fish Fry!
Play SLINGO, Saturday 3-5p, sponsored by the SAL and Sunday 3-5p sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary!
The Post 24 Kitchen is now open on Thursday thru Sunday. Come in and enjoy the food. We have a new menu and lower prices….and we have many items that are not deep fried!
FROM THE COMMANDER
Frank Molina
Well members, this will be my last newsletter. As your Commander it was an honor to serve you these last 3 years.
A special thanks goes to Don Aiton and his membership committee. Thank you to our Finance Officer, Jim Burns, for keeping our post finances and for keeping us going. Also thank you Barbara Klein and your bingo staff. Thank you Barbara. Thank you Diedre Nye, President of our Ladies Auxiliary and to its members, for your great support of our Post. Also, to Commander Kim Scott and the Sons of the American Legion, keep up the good work and thank you.
June 6th will be the installation of our new officers. So members, support your new Commander, Mike Stout, 1st Vice David DuBois and 2nd Vice Mike MacFarlan. Join your new officers to help make it through the night.
Thank you for all your help and support through the past years.
For God and Country…Frank Molina
FROM THE AUXILIARY PRESIDENT
Deirdre Nye
Unit 24 Report June 2010.
Here’s wishing you all a wonderful Summer Legion Family. In years past Unit 24 went “dark” for the summer, not this year, as there are many programs in effect that have to be addressed frequently. We will soon be having regular E-Board meetings so that the general meeting will not be so lengthy. We indeed have accomplished so much with our programs and we need to continue to be successful.
Our next meeting will be on Wednesday the Second of June and Pot Luck will be on Monday the 7th of June.
To all of our members that volunteered with the Poppy Program thank you, our Poppy Chairman Susan Schubert has informed me that Tombstone and its visitors were most generous this year.
As you may have heard or seen in the Tombstone Gazette the Legion’s bar tender Mickey Filinuk has a son that was recently deployed. Before his departure, The American Legion Auxiliary presented Cody Filinuk, a graduate of Tombstone High School a promissory certificate for a Garmin Forerunner GPS watch with heart monitor. On Thursday the 27th of May, the watch was given to Mickey to send to his son.
On the 15th of May, Armed Forces Day the Southern Arizona Veterans Health Care System brought their “Blind Vets” for another visit to Tombstone. It is always a pleasure to take them to their favorite places. The OK Corral, the Tombstone Trolley tour and The Bird Cage Theater. This time they had to forgo the Trolley to save their energy for a trip to Davis Monthan later in the day.On the 21st of May, graduation day at Tombstone High School, Joshua Wills received a scholarship of $1,000.00 from Unit 24 Auxiliary, well done Joshua. The wind was blowing hard and the outside seating was full to capacity, 86 young men and women graduated that day.
On Sunday the 6th of June, our newly appointed Officers will be installed. There will be lunch and then at 3pm the Auxiliary will host Slingo.
On Saturday the 12th of June, The American Legion Auxiliary has been invited to march in The Buffalo Soldier Parade behind The American Legion, as we are always proud to be. So look for the sign up sheet in the bar.
On the 17th of June the American Legion yearly Convention is once again being held at Glendale. I look forward to seeing you there. For those members that cannot make it this year, please put it on the calendar for next year. We always return home with great ideas and renewed spirit.
God Bless. Deirdre Nye President Unit 24 Roy Fourr Tombstone
POST AND UNIT NEWS AND VIEWS
Minutes of Executive Committee, 12 May
Ø 1900: Commander Frank Molina called the meeting to order.
Ø Roll taken, all present.
Ø Minutes of the last meeting, Posted and approved.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to pay $25.00 more per month to the cleaning ladies for them to check the trash on a daily basis in the back room and check cleanliness of the hall after the monthly pot luck.
Ø Discussion; Report from house committee chairman, First Vice Commander, from meeting the second Monday of every month at 0900. The Auxiliary is having Bizarre Bizarre Oct. 2nd, no breakfast on the 13th of June, Memorial for Sherrie will be on May 19th from 1730 till 2000, Baloon pop on the 4th of July, shot gun drawing will be on the Sunday of Helldorado, Howard is volunteering to man the Weenie Wagon on Memorial Day, Silver Rose presentation and ride on 9 October.
Ø Discussion/Action: motion made and passed to give the head bartender a $50.00 per week raise.
Ø Discussion; Finance Officer gave a brief on the state of the legion finances, Bingo is on the verge of losing money that issue will be dealt with at the next meeting. The kitchen is losing money, need to keep track of that for another period of time and take action as required.
Ø 2010 motion to adjourn, Commander Frank Molina closed the meeting
Minutes of Regular Meeting, 26 May
Ø 1900: Commander Frank Molina called the meeting to order.
Ø Roll taken, All officers present, with the exception of Kenny.
Ø Minutes of last meeting approved, posted on bulletin board.
Ø Finance Officer briefed on state of A.L. accounts, finance report approved subject to audit and posted on bulletin board.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to accept transferring members.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to give $45.00 for Buffalo Soldiers Parade.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to continue giving $200.00 per month to the food bank for the next year or as necessary.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to pay $200.00 for music services to Mata, for the ALR “Pig Roast” on June 12th.
Ø Discussions; Members thanked for their support by outgoing commander Frank Molina. Memorial Day activities 0730 ceremony at the cemetery after the placement of flags at 0630, Ceremony in front of the legion at 1100. There will be a ceremony at the Veterans Cemetery at 1400 in Sierra Vista with a reception at the VFW to follow. There is a golf tournament in the planning stages with the Marine Corps League to support Wounded Warriors in the fall. The “Boots for the Troops” campaign will be over on Memorial Day.
Ø 1955 Commander Frank Molina closed the meeting.
Happy Birthday
Susan Schubert, James Fought and Carol Ramsey June 3, Julia Goodman June 4, Kathy Smith June 6, Steve Phillips and Gene Simpson June 10, Tom McClure June 12, US Army (1775) June 14, William Charon and Ron Rogers June 15, Jake Gessner June 16, Elaine Perry June 22, Dick Bauer June 23, George Jones and John Escarcega June 25, Sharon Harris June 28, Cathy Traywick June 29
Thursday, May 6, 2010
MAY 2010
Post Commander, Frank Molina
Auxiliary President, Deirdre Nye
SAL Commander, Jim Bugg
ALR President, Michael Smith
Lead Bartender, Jeff Sweet
Bingo Chairman, Michael Stout
Adjutant, Don Aiton
Editor, Karen Goodman
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Meetings
Auxiliary Meeting, May 5, 6:30p
ALR Meeting, May 8, 9a
E-Board Meeting, May 12, 7p
SAL Meeting, May 19, 6:30p
Post Meeting, May 26, 7p
JUNE Pot Luck, Monday, June 7, 6:30pm - Bring a dish to share.
Shuffleboard Night, every Monday night @ 6p. Entry fee, $5.
Pool Night, Every Tuesday @ 6:30p. Happy hour drink prices for all players. The entry fee is $5.
Karaoke, Every Thursday @5:30p. And it’s Taco Night too!!!
Bingo, Every Friday, Doors Open @5p, Early Birds @6:30p, Regular Games @7p. Enjoy the Post 24 Kitchen’s Friday Fish Fry!
Play SLINGO, Saturday 3-5p, sponsored by the SAL and Sunday 3-5p sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary!
FROM THE AUXILIARY PRESIDENT
Deirdre Nye
Dear Ladies of the Auxiliary, Roy Fourr Unit 24. May is Poppy month, the month when the rest of the Country remembers our veterans. We here in Tombstone remember our veterans every day of the year, it was indeed a memorable day when we were able to open the Auxiliary’s Veterans Outpost.
On Wednesday the 28th of April, Boots for Troops gave Unit 24 a grant for $500.00 for the Veterans Outpost. What a great organization, they have also given us support throughout this past year. When you see the boot, and you could see it anywhere, in a restaurant or in your Post, you know that your donation is only going to your veterans.
Wednesday 5th of May 2010Unit 24 Roy Fourr Officers for 2010/2011;
President Deirdre Nye
1st Vice President Sandi Freeman
2nd Vice President Susan Schubert
Historian Lillian Hritz
Chaplain Ann Graves
Treasurer Jerri Johnson
Sergeant at Arms Ann Bliss
E-Board Mary Jo Burns
E-Board Phyllis Deloia
E-Board Dee Dee Molina
Memorial weekend the 29th the 30th and the 31st we will be presenting our poppies to the public for donations. The poppy that has come to be symbolic of the veteran. Second Vice Chairman Susan Schubert is our Poppy Chairman; please let her know if you are available to help.
For our members that may not know, Unit 24 has a new program. We have volunteers that take our veterans and our seniors to medical appointments. Please let Susan or me know if you would like to volunteer.
As many of you know, we presented three GPS watches to the warrior children of our members, Tony and David Lopez and Mathew Deloia. Thursday the 6th of May we will be presenting a GPS watch to the grandson of District President Sencie Patchin, Chase Kovlowski and one to the son of bartender Mickie Filinuk, Cody Filiinuk. Both young men are heading into war. We pray for their safe return. Thank you all Legion Family for helping us with your time and donations that enables us to possibly make this a tradition until the wars end.
On the 9th of May, Mother’s Day, after Slingo there will be a drawing for a Mother’s Day door prize.
Tentatively we are looking at a visit fom Kelly, Rita and the “Blind Veterans” from the Tucson V.A. on the 15th of May. Please let me know if you can volunteer. They do so enjoy Tombstone.
A thank you to all that participated in the Rose Parade, it was as always a fun day.
On Monday the 31st of May, we need volunteers to put the flags and markers on the graves of our veterans and members. We will be removing them again in the evening.There will be a Ceremony at the Tombstone Cemetery and there will be a Memorial in front of the Legion at 11am on the 31st.
Finally yet importantly, this months Pepsi Grant goes to The American Legion’s Scholarship Fund for veterans children.
Thank you all for what you have done for our Veterans and their families and our community.
God Bless. Deirdre Nye President Unit 24
FROM THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Kim Scott
Here are the results of the Son’s elections….Commander: Kim Scott1st Vice Commander: Jim Bugg2nd Vice Commander: Bob TupperFinance Officer: Kip Kersey
FROM THE ALR PRESIDENT
Michael Smith
The next meeting of the ALR will be Saturday May 8 at 9am. There will be a ride on Thursday May 20. We will ride to Willcox to meet those who participate in the “Ride to the Wall”.
FROM VETERANS AFFAIRS
Susan Schubert
Thank you Boots for Our Troops for another $500 grant to the Veterans Outpost.
POST AND UNIT NEWS AND VIEWS
Minutes of Regular Meeting
28 April 2010
Ø 1900: Commander Frank Molina called the meeting to order.
Ø Roll taken, All officers present, forty members attended the meeting it would be nice if we could have that many for every meeting.
Ø Minutes of last meeting approved, posted on bulletin board.
Ø Finance Officer briefed on state of A.L. accounts, finance report approved subject to audit and posted on bulletin board.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to accept new members.
Ø Elections held: Mike Stout ran unopposed and is the new Commander. David DuBois ran unopposed and is the new 1st Vice Commander. Mike McKay, Mike MacFarland, ran for 2nd Vice Commander and in a close race Mike MacFarland is the new 2nd Vice Commander. Jim Burns ran unopposed and is the returning Finance Officer. Russ Freeman, Don Aiton, Ernie Molina, Kenny Seifert and, Bob Schwartz ran for the two openings on the Executive Committee, it also was very close. Don Aiton and Bob Schwartz are the new Executive Committee members.
Ø Discussions; Members thanked for their support of the elections and reminded that there are a lot of jobs in support of our legion and thanks for all who took the time and effort to run for the various offices. We are about 20 members short of our 100% membership goal and lets try to get over that hump…
1955 Commander Frank Molina closed the meeting.
Happy Birthday
Irma Escarcega May 10, Ken Robinson May 15, Jerre Johnson and Kay Scott May 16, Gary Reroest and Rosie Harbison May 20, Ronald Henry May 23, Ed Johnson May 26, Tom Kern, Jerry Goggins May 28, Mary Field and Jerome Richardson May 30.
IN MEMORIA
REMEMBERING CHERIE QUINLIN
There will be a gathering of friends and family at the American Legion Club, Post 24, on Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 5:30pm-8:00pm.You are invited to drop by, share stories and sign a remembrance book for her family. Please join us!
In Flanders Fields
John McCrae, 1915.
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved,
and now we lieIn Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
http://www.usmemorialday.org/
Auxiliary President, Deirdre Nye
SAL Commander, Jim Bugg
ALR President, Michael Smith
Lead Bartender, Jeff Sweet
Bingo Chairman, Michael Stout
Adjutant, Don Aiton
Editor, Karen Goodman
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Meetings
Auxiliary Meeting, May 5, 6:30p
ALR Meeting, May 8, 9a
E-Board Meeting, May 12, 7p
SAL Meeting, May 19, 6:30p
Post Meeting, May 26, 7p
JUNE Pot Luck, Monday, June 7, 6:30pm - Bring a dish to share.
Shuffleboard Night, every Monday night @ 6p. Entry fee, $5.
Pool Night, Every Tuesday @ 6:30p. Happy hour drink prices for all players. The entry fee is $5.
Karaoke, Every Thursday @5:30p. And it’s Taco Night too!!!
Bingo, Every Friday, Doors Open @5p, Early Birds @6:30p, Regular Games @7p. Enjoy the Post 24 Kitchen’s Friday Fish Fry!
Play SLINGO, Saturday 3-5p, sponsored by the SAL and Sunday 3-5p sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary!
FROM THE AUXILIARY PRESIDENT
Deirdre Nye
Dear Ladies of the Auxiliary, Roy Fourr Unit 24. May is Poppy month, the month when the rest of the Country remembers our veterans. We here in Tombstone remember our veterans every day of the year, it was indeed a memorable day when we were able to open the Auxiliary’s Veterans Outpost.
On Wednesday the 28th of April, Boots for Troops gave Unit 24 a grant for $500.00 for the Veterans Outpost. What a great organization, they have also given us support throughout this past year. When you see the boot, and you could see it anywhere, in a restaurant or in your Post, you know that your donation is only going to your veterans.
Wednesday 5th of May 2010Unit 24 Roy Fourr Officers for 2010/2011;
President Deirdre Nye
1st Vice President Sandi Freeman
2nd Vice President Susan Schubert
Historian Lillian Hritz
Chaplain Ann Graves
Treasurer Jerri Johnson
Sergeant at Arms Ann Bliss
E-Board Mary Jo Burns
E-Board Phyllis Deloia
E-Board Dee Dee Molina
Memorial weekend the 29th the 30th and the 31st we will be presenting our poppies to the public for donations. The poppy that has come to be symbolic of the veteran. Second Vice Chairman Susan Schubert is our Poppy Chairman; please let her know if you are available to help.
For our members that may not know, Unit 24 has a new program. We have volunteers that take our veterans and our seniors to medical appointments. Please let Susan or me know if you would like to volunteer.
As many of you know, we presented three GPS watches to the warrior children of our members, Tony and David Lopez and Mathew Deloia. Thursday the 6th of May we will be presenting a GPS watch to the grandson of District President Sencie Patchin, Chase Kovlowski and one to the son of bartender Mickie Filinuk, Cody Filiinuk. Both young men are heading into war. We pray for their safe return. Thank you all Legion Family for helping us with your time and donations that enables us to possibly make this a tradition until the wars end.
On the 9th of May, Mother’s Day, after Slingo there will be a drawing for a Mother’s Day door prize.
Tentatively we are looking at a visit fom Kelly, Rita and the “Blind Veterans” from the Tucson V.A. on the 15th of May. Please let me know if you can volunteer. They do so enjoy Tombstone.
A thank you to all that participated in the Rose Parade, it was as always a fun day.
On Monday the 31st of May, we need volunteers to put the flags and markers on the graves of our veterans and members. We will be removing them again in the evening.There will be a Ceremony at the Tombstone Cemetery and there will be a Memorial in front of the Legion at 11am on the 31st.
Finally yet importantly, this months Pepsi Grant goes to The American Legion’s Scholarship Fund for veterans children.
Thank you all for what you have done for our Veterans and their families and our community.
God Bless. Deirdre Nye President Unit 24
FROM THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Kim Scott
Here are the results of the Son’s elections….Commander: Kim Scott1st Vice Commander: Jim Bugg2nd Vice Commander: Bob TupperFinance Officer: Kip Kersey
FROM THE ALR PRESIDENT
Michael Smith
The next meeting of the ALR will be Saturday May 8 at 9am. There will be a ride on Thursday May 20. We will ride to Willcox to meet those who participate in the “Ride to the Wall”.
FROM VETERANS AFFAIRS
Susan Schubert
Thank you Boots for Our Troops for another $500 grant to the Veterans Outpost.
POST AND UNIT NEWS AND VIEWS
Minutes of Regular Meeting
28 April 2010
Ø 1900: Commander Frank Molina called the meeting to order.
Ø Roll taken, All officers present, forty members attended the meeting it would be nice if we could have that many for every meeting.
Ø Minutes of last meeting approved, posted on bulletin board.
Ø Finance Officer briefed on state of A.L. accounts, finance report approved subject to audit and posted on bulletin board.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to accept new members.
Ø Elections held: Mike Stout ran unopposed and is the new Commander. David DuBois ran unopposed and is the new 1st Vice Commander. Mike McKay, Mike MacFarland, ran for 2nd Vice Commander and in a close race Mike MacFarland is the new 2nd Vice Commander. Jim Burns ran unopposed and is the returning Finance Officer. Russ Freeman, Don Aiton, Ernie Molina, Kenny Seifert and, Bob Schwartz ran for the two openings on the Executive Committee, it also was very close. Don Aiton and Bob Schwartz are the new Executive Committee members.
Ø Discussions; Members thanked for their support of the elections and reminded that there are a lot of jobs in support of our legion and thanks for all who took the time and effort to run for the various offices. We are about 20 members short of our 100% membership goal and lets try to get over that hump…
1955 Commander Frank Molina closed the meeting.
Happy Birthday
Irma Escarcega May 10, Ken Robinson May 15, Jerre Johnson and Kay Scott May 16, Gary Reroest and Rosie Harbison May 20, Ronald Henry May 23, Ed Johnson May 26, Tom Kern, Jerry Goggins May 28, Mary Field and Jerome Richardson May 30.
IN MEMORIA
REMEMBERING CHERIE QUINLIN
There will be a gathering of friends and family at the American Legion Club, Post 24, on Wednesday, May 19, 2010, 5:30pm-8:00pm.You are invited to drop by, share stories and sign a remembrance book for her family. Please join us!
In Flanders Fields
John McCrae, 1915.
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved,
and now we lieIn Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
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