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.