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:
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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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