FEBUARY 2010
Post Commander, Frank Molina
Auxiliary President, Deirdre Nye
SAL Commander, Chuck Klein
ALR President, Michael Smith
Lead Bartender, Jeff Sweet
Bingo Chairman, Barb Klein
Adjutant, Don Aiton
Editor, Karen Goodman
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Meetings
Auxiliary Meeting, February 3, 6:30p
E-Board Meeting, February 10, 7p
ALR Meeting, February 14, 9a
SAL Meeting, February 17, 6:30p
Post Meeting, February 24, 7p
Pot Luck, Monday, February 1, 6:30pm - Bring a dish to share.
Shuffleboard Night, every Monday night @ 6p, except for Pot Luck night. 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!
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 and Friday and will soon expand the hours to Saturday and 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!
The Post will be hosting a Mardi Gras party on Saturday Feb 6, 6-10p featuring party favors and live music and a Valentine’s Day party on February 14. Check the bulletin boards for details. Carnations will be given to all of the ladies on Feb 14.
Rita and the blind vets will be making a visit to our Post and Tombstone on Saturday February 6 at 10:30p. Volunteer your time for this worthwhile event.
The Post will be hosting a Super Bowl Party on Sunday Feb 7 featuring 25 cent wings. We will not have SLINGO on Super Bowl Sunday!
Have you lost something…it may be in the Legion Lost and Found. All lost and found items will be displayed on Monday Feb 22. Items not picked up by that date will be donated to charity.
FROM THE COMMANDER
Frank Molina
Well members, the month of January was here and now it’s gone. I hope that all of you good members and your families had a beautiful holiday season. Now it’s back to work.
Just a reminder, February 6 is the Mardi-Gras party at the Post. So try to attend and have lots of fun. Also, Rita and the Blind Vets from Tucson will be at the Post February 6 at 10:30am.
Also at this time please keep our 2nd Vice Commander in your prayers. He is on the Disable List and is going for surgery sometime soon. Good luck David Weed and get well pronto!
Also, I would like to invite all members to attend our general membership meetings. As some of you know elections for officers are right around the corner and your input is always welcomed. So please attend your meetings. Also I would like to invite any members who would like to join our Color Guard. We are in need of a few good people who can march. If you are interested please contact Commander Frank or First Vice Commander Mike Stout. Thank you.
A big thank you goes to the Ladies Auxiliary for the hard work of decorating the Post for Mardi Gras night. Thank you ladies for your commitment to our Post.
Well members, ‘til we meet again, and hopefully all in good health.
For God and Country, Frank Molina
FROM THE AUXILIARY PRESIDENT
Deirdre Nye
It was a successful District meeting on the 10th of January. Department Historian Kathleen Medalen arrived unexpectedly with our Poppy order. Kandyce Naveaux was presented a Certificate of appreciation from District 3 for all she does with the Auxiliary, representing our juniors. This Chair was very proud to boast about her deeds including participation in parades and as Kandyce said, “I always help with Pot Luck“, well done Kandyce. There were 13 juniors from Unit 11 in Douglas that received certificates.
For the first time in a few years, Unit 24 has a Junior Chairman. Amanda Seifert, Amanda will not only be working with the juniors, she will also be recruiting juniors for Unit 24 and we look forward to helping her with any thing she needs.
Along with the sleeping bags etc that were taken to the homeless veterans in Bisbee, Jerry Johnson donated a blanket and the Commander of the S.A.L. donated I believe one-half of his wardrobe. A great Legion Family affair. The S.A.L. donated generously and The American Legion matched the Auxiliary’s donation. Later in the year, we will be having a coat and blanket drive for the homeless veterans in our area, so that we will be ready before our next cold winter.
The blind Veterans from Tucson V.A. will be here on Saturday the 6th of February. It is going to be a very busy day with a memorial at 11am in the Legion Hall, Slingo with the S.A.L. at 3.00pm. The Mardi Gras celebration at 6.00pm, so ladies and gentleman please, we need volunteers to help with our blind veterans at 10.00am. The V. A. sent two instructors on the 28th of January to teach us how to work with the veterans, so that we can continue to work with them the same as at the hospital.
The Annual Initiation Tea for District 3 is on the 27th of February in the Legion Hall at 12.30, until 3.00pm. For our members that have not participated in this moving event we know you will enjoy taking part in this reverent ceremony. We also would like to invite every one of our members that participated in last year’s ceremony. We have over 65 continuous membership certificates to present to members of Unit 24 alone.
Wednesday the 3rd is our general meeting at 6.30. It is the official visit of District 3 President Sencie Patchin.
Happy Valentines Day and God Bless.
Deirdre Nye President Unit 24
FROM THE ALR PRESIDENT
Michael Smith
ALR24 will meet next on 13 FEB 2010 at 0900. ALR24 plans to support the escort of an original hand written copy of our US Constitution to a Tucson museum on 21 FEB 2010.
FRON THE DISTRICT 3 PRESIDENT
Sencie Patchin
District 3 is holding their second annual Initiation Tea on February 27, 2010, hosted by Unit 24 at Post 24 in Tombstone. The Tea will be from 12:30PM to 3PM. The ceremony is a wonderful experience and Certificates will be presented for years of service by your Unit Presidents. Please contact Sencie or Sherrie Tucker for more information. Please be sure and let us know that you are attending and if you haven’t gone through the Ceremony let us know so that I will know how many certificates that need to be made up. Come and enjoy the fun and enjoy showing your pride in the American Legion Auxiliary.
The next District 3 Meeting will be in Benson on March 14, at 1:30PM Hosted by Post 45. Location will follow. Nominations for District Officers will be opened for the 2010-2011 Year. Just a reminder I will not be running for District President this year so please think about the offices that you may like to hold.
Senice: Home: 520-457-3749
Cell: 508-9520
ppatch@peoplepc.com
Sherrie: Home: 520-458-6830
sherrietul@cox.net
VETERANS AFFAIRS AND REHABILITATION
Susan Schubert
During the recent severe cold spell the Legion family responded to an emergency request for blankets and warm clothes for homeless veterans in Bisbee. Thanks to the generosity of the Legion, the Sons and the Auxiliary, warm sleeping bags, knit hats, socks, gloves and tents were provided. As a result of this outreach, the generous women who operate St. Patrick's thrift store in Bisbee are holding a drive for food and clothing for their city's homeless. A big thank you to Mike Maloon and Boots for Our Troops. Thanks to generous grants from his organization, one of our local Iraq veterans will be attending the Hero Hearts Equestrian Program in Hereford. The program provides an alternative opportunity for healing for veterans with traumatic brain injury, PTSD and/or amputations. If you haven't heard already, three new illnesses have been added to the list of problems caused by exposure to Agent Orange: Parkinson's Disease; B Cell Leukemia; and Ischemic Heart Disease. Ischemic Heart Disease is also referred to as Coronary Artery Disease. If you have questions about this, please feel free to contact the Veteran's Outpost at 457-2232.
POST AND UNIT NEWS AND VIEWS
Minutes of Executive Committee
13 January 2010
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 award $25.00 for best home made mask at Mardi Gras party and a free T-shirt for 2nd best. To hire a band for the party with the Legion chipping in $150. and the difference to be made up by Sons and Ladies Auxiliary.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to buy carnations for all the ladies for Valentines Day party.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to let the head bartender be relieved of Sunday shift, compensation for kitchen management.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to write a non-punitive letter of caution to Jim Diekman.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to let Brenda Diekman resign and hire the other Brenda to work as a cook in the kitchen at a rate of $8.00 per hour.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to have Super Bowl party with food specials must be cleared with Ladies Auxiliary to give up SLINGO on that day.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to feed duty bartenders at no cost when the kitchen is open or food is being served. Kenny, Jim and Ron abstained due to conflict of interest.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to Keep main front door closed at all times. One vote against, Kenny.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to allow Dick Perry to display shotgun he is raffling in the bar to improve ticket sales
Ø Discussions; Theft of money from bar area, head bartender is tightening up security. Solicit bids for new furnace for bingo hall. Commander Molina named David Dubois as the acting 2nd Vice during David Weed’s recuperation from hip surgery. Resend prior e-board motion about re-imbursement of money for District meetings and operate as outlined in by-laws.
Ø 1235: Motion to adjourn; Commander Frank Molina closed the meeting.
Minutes of Regular Meeting
27 January 2010
Ø 1900: Commander Frank Molina called the meeting to order.
Ø Roll taken, All present.
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 Binnacle List: Harry Bouton is very sick, He and his wife Marge have done a great deal for out legion; please remember them in your prayers.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to accept new and transferring members.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to donate $100.00 for tarps to homeless shelter in Bisbee sponsored by Susan Shubert.
Ø Discussion; Commander presented flag and stand to Tombstone Federal Credit Union. Bill Pakinkis on behalf of the Marine Corps League presented a commendation to the American Legion for supporting USO/Veterans Days. Volunteers needed if the Wounded Warrior Golf Tournament is going to happen. Dick Perry gave a report on Hearts for Herald Program, to give things to our Soldiers in the war zones.
Ø 1940: Commander Frank Molina closed the meeting.
Happy February Birthday
Joe Escapule and William Workman 2/4, Richard Tolway and Karen Larsen 2/6, Nellie Fought 2/8, Clifton Cilley and Doc Artes 2/9, Colin Patchin 2/12, Bo Long 2/15, Jo Robinson 2/16, Marty Stout 2/19, Mary Lou Tengwell, Portia Schweitzer and Sencie Patchin 2/24, Donald Schork 2/25, Bonnie Mason 2/27.
FROM THE EDITOR
Karen Goodman
If you would like to have a copy of the newsletter emailed to you, send your email address to karengoodman66@msn.com or leave the information at the Post. The same can be said for information, articles or commentary you wish to publish. Deadline for the Newsletter will be Febuary 26. Please follow the Post News and photos on our blog at http://post24az.blogspot.com/
Reports received from Post and Unit Officers after the Newsletter deadline will be published in the blog only.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Sunday, January 3, 2010
An Important Announcement
Health Care Reform Update 20: As you are most probably aware of by now, on the morning of 4 DEC, the Senate passed 60-39 a much amended H.R.3590, “The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This vote and the previous House passage of this legislation is contrary with the growing sentiments of 2/3 of the American People who are against this “stealth” legislation. Regardless of which national poll you might consider this public disapproval of this legislation varies little from poll to poll. As the next step in the process is reconciliation of the significantly different House and Senate versions, but which neither makes provision to protect Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense health-care from the provisions of this legislation. Such protection would fulfill President Obama's promise made last August that neither program would "be affected by our efforts at broader health-care reform." Unless Tricare, Tricare for Life, and VA health care programs are exempted from a proposed excise tax, veterans and military retirees face the very real prospect of paying a new tax on so-called "Cadillac" health care plans, which Tricare and VA health-care might easily be considered. As has been pointed out by a number of federal employee labor unions, such a tax would "have a discriminatory impact on plans that cover older workers and retirees ..." Such excise tax could result in a tax increase of as much as 1.4% on veterans and military retirees and our widows, many of whom are retired on fixed incomes with no way to offset that additional tax other than by cutting back elsewhere in their family budgets.
If you could be impacted by this you have the option to contact your legislator and let him/her know of your concerns. Especially the very real potential that the near $500 Billion cuts in Medicare will adversely impact Tricare and Tricare for Life which are directly indexed to Medicare. If Medicare goes away then so do Tricare and Tricare for Life. Urge your legislator to immediately seek an amendment to H.R.3590 to make it clear that nothing in the reconciled bill act shall interfere with VA or DOD existing authorities and that VA and DOD health care programs are excluded from any excise tax on health care programs. If H.R.3950 is not so amended then request that he/she vote AGAINST this legislation when it comes to the House floor for a vote. To facilitate contacting your legislator USDR has provided an editable message at http://capwiz.com/usdr/issues/alert/?alertid=14493596&queueid=[capwiz:queue_id] that addresses the issue and can be automatically forwarded to your representative. [Source: USDR Action Alert 26 Dec 09 ++]
If you could be impacted by this you have the option to contact your legislator and let him/her know of your concerns. Especially the very real potential that the near $500 Billion cuts in Medicare will adversely impact Tricare and Tricare for Life which are directly indexed to Medicare. If Medicare goes away then so do Tricare and Tricare for Life. Urge your legislator to immediately seek an amendment to H.R.3590 to make it clear that nothing in the reconciled bill act shall interfere with VA or DOD existing authorities and that VA and DOD health care programs are excluded from any excise tax on health care programs. If H.R.3950 is not so amended then request that he/she vote AGAINST this legislation when it comes to the House floor for a vote. To facilitate contacting your legislator USDR has provided an editable message at http://capwiz.com/usdr/issues/alert/?alertid=14493596&queueid=[capwiz:queue_id] that addresses the issue and can be automatically forwarded to your representative. [Source: USDR Action Alert 26 Dec 09 ++]
Saturday, January 2, 2010
January 2010
Post Commander, Frank Molina
Auxiliary President, Deirdre Nye
SAL Commander, Kim Scott
ALR President, Michael Smith
Lead Bartender, Jeff Sweet
Bingo Chairman, Barb Klein
Adjutant, Don Aiton
Editor, Karen Goodman
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Meetings
Auxiliary Meeting, January 6, 6:30p
ALR Meeting, January 9, 9a
District 3, January 10, 1:30p, at Post 24
Marine Corps League, January 10, 2p
E-Board Meeting, January 13, 7p
SAL Meeting, January 20, 6:30p
Post Meeting, January 28, 7p
Pot Luck, Monday, January 4, 6:30pm - Bring a dish to share.
Pool Night, Every Tuesday @ 6:30p. Happy hour drink prices for all players. The entry fee is $5. Cafe Legionnaire is open and will serve pool night specials.
Shuffleboard Night, every Monday night @ 6p, except for Pot Luck night. Entry fee, $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 Café Legionnaire’s Friday Fish!
Play SLINGO every Saturday 3-5p, sponsored by the SAL and every Sunday 3-5p sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary! SLINGO is a fast paced casino style game, played at the bar. You can smoke, drink, watch the game, choose your favorites tunes on the jukebox or order a meal while you play.
Café Legionnaire is open Thursday- Friday, 11a - 8p, Saturday, 9a – 8p and Sunday 2-6p.
DISTRICT 3 NEWS
Sencie Patchin
The next District 3 meeting will be hosted by Post 24 in Tombstone on January 10, 2010 at 1:30PM. Please try to attend as we will be honoring our juniors from each Unit. Please notify myself or Karen Smith of juniors names so that we can get the certificates made. Please remember that our juniors are our future and that they need our support. We will also be having guest speakers from Fort Huachuca, Evelyn Uncel and Alma Estrada from Survivor Outreach Services. I wish to thank everyone for your continued support of District 3 in 2009. I hope that everyone had a Merry Christmas and that you are looking forward the New Year.
God Bless America and God Bless Our Troops.
POST AND UNIT NEWS AND VIEWS
Minutes of Executive Committee
December 9, 2009
Ø 1900: Commander Frank Molina called the meeting to order.
Ø Roll taken, Kenny absent.
Ø Minutes of the last meeting, Posted and approved.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to have music on New Years Eve for $250.00.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to give Christmas bonus’ to all employees in the amount of $50.00 and $100. For lead bartender.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to have $200.00 ear marked for finger foods for New Years Eve.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to limit Christmas party to American Legion members and one guest, and no children
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to limit reimbursements payments for conventions to Executive Committee members only.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to support Legion Riders pig roast. a.) Block off parking lot area for motorcycle parking. b.) Have extension of premises for June 12th 2010 pig roast. C.) Waive $65.00 hall rental fee and $50.00 for security, Riders will provide.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to charge $12.00 for short sleeve legion t-shirts and $15.00 for long sleeve t-shirts.
Ø Discussion; Bottles for Christmas basket. Support of Wild West Days. Inspect and repair as required furnaces that service meeting room. Inspect and get bids to refurbish building wiring. The problem with commercial enterprise operating from the building making us subject to property taxes, several solutions were discussed but the consensus is that we cannot continue, there will be a special meeting on Thursday Dec. 24th to deal with this issue.
Ø 1945: Motion to adjourn; Commander Frank Molina closed the meeting.
Minutes of Regular Meeting
December 23, 2009
Ø 1900: Commander Frank Molina called the meeting to order.
Ø Roll taken, All present.
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 and transferring members.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to donate $200.00 for Salvation Army.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to donate $200.00 to purchase a flag and stand with plaque for Tombstone Federal Credit Union.
Ø 1930: Commander Frank Molina closed the meeting.
Happy January Birthday
Rachael Parra 1/2, Lil Thibeault and Joe Turley1/4, Jack Weeks, James Christian and Nancee Condon 1/8, Gloria Vandenbroeck 1/14, Dwight Stumph 1/15, Cody Gilberg 1/16, Aidan Goodman 1/17, Ann Shull 1/18, Richard Perry, Colette Ross and George Timmons 1/21, David DuBois and Vic Walker 1/22, Louis Herod 1/24, Chick Warren 1/25, Roy Zeagler 1/27, Jeff Sweet 1/28
Auxiliary President, Deirdre Nye
SAL Commander, Kim Scott
ALR President, Michael Smith
Lead Bartender, Jeff Sweet
Bingo Chairman, Barb Klein
Adjutant, Don Aiton
Editor, Karen Goodman
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Meetings
Auxiliary Meeting, January 6, 6:30p
ALR Meeting, January 9, 9a
District 3, January 10, 1:30p, at Post 24
Marine Corps League, January 10, 2p
E-Board Meeting, January 13, 7p
SAL Meeting, January 20, 6:30p
Post Meeting, January 28, 7p
Pot Luck, Monday, January 4, 6:30pm - Bring a dish to share.
Pool Night, Every Tuesday @ 6:30p. Happy hour drink prices for all players. The entry fee is $5. Cafe Legionnaire is open and will serve pool night specials.
Shuffleboard Night, every Monday night @ 6p, except for Pot Luck night. Entry fee, $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 Café Legionnaire’s Friday Fish!
Play SLINGO every Saturday 3-5p, sponsored by the SAL and every Sunday 3-5p sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary! SLINGO is a fast paced casino style game, played at the bar. You can smoke, drink, watch the game, choose your favorites tunes on the jukebox or order a meal while you play.
Café Legionnaire is open Thursday- Friday, 11a - 8p, Saturday, 9a – 8p and Sunday 2-6p.
DISTRICT 3 NEWS
Sencie Patchin
The next District 3 meeting will be hosted by Post 24 in Tombstone on January 10, 2010 at 1:30PM. Please try to attend as we will be honoring our juniors from each Unit. Please notify myself or Karen Smith of juniors names so that we can get the certificates made. Please remember that our juniors are our future and that they need our support. We will also be having guest speakers from Fort Huachuca, Evelyn Uncel and Alma Estrada from Survivor Outreach Services. I wish to thank everyone for your continued support of District 3 in 2009. I hope that everyone had a Merry Christmas and that you are looking forward the New Year.
God Bless America and God Bless Our Troops.
POST AND UNIT NEWS AND VIEWS
Minutes of Executive Committee
December 9, 2009
Ø 1900: Commander Frank Molina called the meeting to order.
Ø Roll taken, Kenny absent.
Ø Minutes of the last meeting, Posted and approved.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to have music on New Years Eve for $250.00.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to give Christmas bonus’ to all employees in the amount of $50.00 and $100. For lead bartender.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to have $200.00 ear marked for finger foods for New Years Eve.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to limit Christmas party to American Legion members and one guest, and no children
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to limit reimbursements payments for conventions to Executive Committee members only.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to support Legion Riders pig roast. a.) Block off parking lot area for motorcycle parking. b.) Have extension of premises for June 12th 2010 pig roast. C.) Waive $65.00 hall rental fee and $50.00 for security, Riders will provide.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to charge $12.00 for short sleeve legion t-shirts and $15.00 for long sleeve t-shirts.
Ø Discussion; Bottles for Christmas basket. Support of Wild West Days. Inspect and repair as required furnaces that service meeting room. Inspect and get bids to refurbish building wiring. The problem with commercial enterprise operating from the building making us subject to property taxes, several solutions were discussed but the consensus is that we cannot continue, there will be a special meeting on Thursday Dec. 24th to deal with this issue.
Ø 1945: Motion to adjourn; Commander Frank Molina closed the meeting.
Minutes of Regular Meeting
December 23, 2009
Ø 1900: Commander Frank Molina called the meeting to order.
Ø Roll taken, All present.
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 and transferring members.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to donate $200.00 for Salvation Army.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to donate $200.00 to purchase a flag and stand with plaque for Tombstone Federal Credit Union.
Ø 1930: Commander Frank Molina closed the meeting.
Happy January Birthday
Rachael Parra 1/2, Lil Thibeault and Joe Turley1/4, Jack Weeks, James Christian and Nancee Condon 1/8, Gloria Vandenbroeck 1/14, Dwight Stumph 1/15, Cody Gilberg 1/16, Aidan Goodman 1/17, Ann Shull 1/18, Richard Perry, Colette Ross and George Timmons 1/21, David DuBois and Vic Walker 1/22, Louis Herod 1/24, Chick Warren 1/25, Roy Zeagler 1/27, Jeff Sweet 1/28
Monday, November 30, 2009
December 2009
Post Commander, Frank Molina
Auxiliary President, Deirdre Nye
SAL Commander, Chuck Klein
ALR President, Michael Smith
Lead Bartender, Jeff Sweet
Bingo Chairman, Barb Klein
Adjutant, Don Aiton
Editor, Karen Goodman
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Meetings and Special Events
Auxiliary Meeting, Dec 2, 7pm
E-Board Meeting, Dec 9, 7p
ALR Meeting, Dec 12, 9a
SAL Meeting, Dec 16, 6:30p
Post Meeting, Dec 23, 7p
Early Bird Dinner, Dec 6, 5:30-7:30p (Dues must have been paid by November 11)
Children’s Christmas Party, Dec 13, 2-4p
Member’s Only, Christmas Eve Party, Dec 24, 6-8p (Be prepared to show your card.and please bring finger food to share.)
New Year’s Eve Celebration, Dec 31, karaoke and snacks, watch the boards for details.
Pot Luck, Monday, Dec 7, 6:30pm - Bring a dish to share or a $4 donation. We will no longer be using dinner themes. Bring in your favorite covered dish or dessert to share.
Shuffleboard Night, every Monday night @ 6p, except for Pot Luck night. Entry fee, $5.
Pool Night, Every Tuesday @ 6:30p. Happy hour drink prices for all players. The entry fee is $5. Cafe Legionnaire is open and will serve pool night specials.
Karaoke and Taco’s, every Thursday @ 5:30p.
There will be no Karaoke and Taco’s on Thursday December 24.
Bingo, Every Friday, Doors Open @5p, Early Birds @6:30p, Regular Games @7p. Enjoy Café Legionnaire’s Friday Fish!
There will be no BINGO on Dec 25 or Jan 1. Games are closed for those holidays.
Play SLINGO, Saturday 3-5p, sponsored by the SAL and Sunday 3-5p sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary.
Café Legionnaire is open Tuesday, 6-8p, Wednesday thru Friday, 11a - 8p, Saturday, 9a – 8p (Breakfast 9 – 11a) and Sunday 2-6p. Thursday is taco night and there is a fish fry each Friday.
Call For Gently Used Coats
Once again Don Aiton and Karen Goodman will be collecting gently used coats and sweaters for the under privileged children of Douglas and orphaned children in Agua Prieta Mexico. Clothing can be dropped off at the Legion. Don and Karen will be making a clothing run to the Douglas Fire Department on Tuesday December 8. It would be great if you could bring your offering to either the pot luck or to the early bird dinner or any time that is convenient.
POST COMMANDER
Frank Molina
Well Legionnaires, the month of November is gone and it was a tough one. As some of you know several of our Post Officers were ill to where our color guard couldn’t perform in the Douglas Veteran’s Day parade. But thank God they have mended pretty well and are back on the job. A big thank you to Past Commander David Dubois for performing the Veteran’s Day ceremonies at the Post. Also a thank you goes out to all members who helped on Thanksgiving Day serving dinner to the townsman of Tombstone.
December is upon us and its going to be a busy month for the Post. Don’t forget the Early Bird dinner, for those members who paid their 2010 dues by November 11, December 6, 5:30-7:30pm. On December 13th the Post will again sponsor the Children’s Christmas Party, 2-4pm. Further information on this event is posted at the Post.
Last but not least, Merry Christmas to all military men and women serving in uniform, all veterans and their families, and all Post 24 members, including the Auxiliary, S.A.L. and American Legion Riders.
Until we meet again, Frank Molina, Comander
Auxiliary President
Deirdre Nye
On Tuesday the 10th of November, Vice Commander Michael Stout of Post 24, along with 2nd Vice President Susan Schubert of Unit 24 conducted a POW MIA Ceremony at Walter J. Meyer School in Tombstone. Educating the children also on who a Veteran is.
The 11th of November at 11am saw a joint Legion and Auxiliary Service. Past Commander of Post 24 David Dubois and Post 24 Chaplain Richard Perry spoke for the Legion. Unit 24 President Deirdre Nye, District 3 President Sencie Patchin and District 3 Chaplain/Unit 24 Chaplain Ann Graves represented the Auxiliary. With braids and berets, our Unit Color Guard stood with the Legion manning the flags.
Friday the 13th of November, Unit 24’s President Deirdre Nye, along with the Mayor of Tombstone Dusty Escapule, the Marshal of Tombstone Larry Talvy and 2nd Vice Commander David Weed welcomed Major Drew Dennis Dix, Army Retired, to Roy Fourr Post 24 and to Tombstone. Major Dix, a Medal of Honor recipient was given honorary Citizenship of Tombstone, was sworn in as a Deputy Marshal and welcomed home.
Department President Debbie Collins official Visit to Post 52 for the District meeting was a great success. The members of Unit 52 were great hosts; the food was extremely good the roast beef was excellent. Four members of Unit 24 attended. Members of Unit 24 gave a basket of gifts for President Collins Special Project “Wounded Warriors”.
The American Legion did it again. A great Thanksgiving on the 26th as members of the Legion, the Auxiliary, and the Sons of the Legion again served the town of Tombstone Thanksgiving dinner cooked by the Café Legionnaire.
Christmas is coming
The goose is getting fat
Please put a penny in the old mans hat
If you haven’t got a penny
A ha’penny will do
If you haven’t got a ha’penny
Then God Bless you.
That was a very old Christmas poem. We Auxiliary are not putting out the hat, however we still have 2009 poppies if any one would like to have them. You will find them amongst the Christmas decorations. Our Veterans benefit always by your generous donations.
The 2nd of December at 4.30pm will find the Auxiliary members stuffing Christmas stockings for the children of Tombstone and family of Post 24 members. A big thanks to the “Children’s Christmas Party” Chairman Sandi Freeman and her Committee for their dedication. At 6.30, we will break for our General Meeting, then continue Stuffing stocking until finished.
The Children’s Christmas Party is Sunday the 13th of December from 2pm until 4pm We will be setting up at 12.30 pm. Home made cookies are welcome. We are sure that snacks of all kinds will delight the children. Thank you in advance to all our volunteers.
It takes at least three volunteers preferably four to have an enjoyable afternoon whilst helping our Auxiliary with our weekly fundraiser Slingo. For members who enjoy volunteering together the sign up sheet is in the Club Room in the pool table area next to the Charter list.
The American Legion Auxiliary, Roy Fourr Unit 24 wishes every one a very Merry Christmas.God Bless. Deirdre Nye President Unit 24
American Legion Riders
Michael Smith
ALR Post 24 will be riding in support of the Wild West Days parade. ALR will depart Post 24 at 1015 on 13 DEC. with 3x5 flags uncased to the staging area.
AZ ALR Annual Camp-out and Pig Roast will be held in Tombstone for 2010. This is estimated to bring about 300 ALR to town. The dates of the event is 11, 12 and 13 June 2010. American Legion Post 24 will be the main rally and event location.
ALR Post 24 will host the Order of The Silver Rose on 2 OCT. 2010 at Post 24
Auxiliary Membership Update
Mary Jo Burns
The Ladies Auxiliary membership is doing great! We have reached 79% of our 2010 goal, 76% were early birds. Remember, after January 1, 2010, our dues increase to $25.00 for seniors but remain $5.00 for juniors. If you have any questions, please call Mary Jo Burns at 520-457-9494.
POST AND UNIT NEWS AND VIEWS
Minutes of Executive Committee
11 November 2009
1900: Commander Frank Molina called the meeting to order.
Roll taken, All present.
Minutes of the last meeting, Posted and approved.
Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to have the “Early Bird” dinner on December 6th from 5:30 to 7:30 the kitchen will make the dinner for a fee of $150.00 and legion family will pay for the product. Roast beef with potatoes, vegetables, salad, and rolls.
Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to have a door guard on Thursday nights, special occasions and during Slingo, the club will pay for Thursdays and special occasions and the Sons will pay for Saturday Slingo and the Ladies will pay for Sunday Slingo.
Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to have Ron Cole the heat/air conditioning CZAR he will be the only one allowed to adjust the thermostats and will have custody of the keys.
Discussion; EXIT light needs to be replaced; Need to have more than one custodian for scratcher machine, Don and Jim will be trained; Need to re-construct the front door, 2nd Vice, will handle.
1945: Motion to adjourn; Commander Frank Molina closed the meeting.
Submitted by: Adjutant: Don Aiton
Minutes of Regular Meeting
25 November 2009
1900: Commander Frank Molina called the meeting to order.
Roll taken, Don Aiton excused.
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 new and transferring members.
Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to donate $250.00 for State Convention pamphlet.
Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to donate $250.00 to the TAA for Christmas plates for needy families.
Reports; Dick Perry, Mike Stout, Frank Molina, and Russ Freeman gave reports on the Fall Conference at Lake Havasu.
Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to reimburse above members $200.00 each to cover expenses of Fall Conference.
Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to make needed repairs to front door, and heating/air-conditioning system, price to be determined as required.
Discussion; Auxiliary President gave a presentation of suicide prevention seminar to be held in December, the Legion supports this effort.
1942: Commander Frank Molina closed the meeting.
Submitted by: Adjutant Don Aiton
SICK CALL
Please remember Evelyn Holder, Barbara McKinnon, Anna Graves and Cherie Quinlin in your prayers. Evelyn Leilightner is home and doing very well.
HAPPY DECEMBER BIRTHDAY
Leroy Colomy, Dec 2, Kim Plett, Dec 4, John McDaniel, Dec 5, Katie Sherman, Dec 8, Juan Esquer, Dec 9, Cheryl Braden and Linda Thompson, Dec 15, Steve Essary, Dec 16, Ron Cole, Joseph Fox, and Dee Dee Molina, Dec 18, Tony Perotti, Dec 21, Bob Schwartz, Dec 25, Mike McKay, Dec 30, Joe Harvey, Dec 31.
Member Christmas Eve Party
The Member party will take place on Christmas Eve, 6-8p. Members are encouraged to bring in a desert or finger food to share. All entrants will be carded so be sure to bring your 2009 Legion Card. There will be no karaoke or tacos this night. Don’t forget to take a chance on the “basket of cheer”.
Auxiliary President, Deirdre Nye
SAL Commander, Chuck Klein
ALR President, Michael Smith
Lead Bartender, Jeff Sweet
Bingo Chairman, Barb Klein
Adjutant, Don Aiton
Editor, Karen Goodman
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Meetings and Special Events
Auxiliary Meeting, Dec 2, 7pm
E-Board Meeting, Dec 9, 7p
ALR Meeting, Dec 12, 9a
SAL Meeting, Dec 16, 6:30p
Post Meeting, Dec 23, 7p
Early Bird Dinner, Dec 6, 5:30-7:30p (Dues must have been paid by November 11)
Children’s Christmas Party, Dec 13, 2-4p
Member’s Only, Christmas Eve Party, Dec 24, 6-8p (Be prepared to show your card.and please bring finger food to share.)
New Year’s Eve Celebration, Dec 31, karaoke and snacks, watch the boards for details.
Pot Luck, Monday, Dec 7, 6:30pm - Bring a dish to share or a $4 donation. We will no longer be using dinner themes. Bring in your favorite covered dish or dessert to share.
Shuffleboard Night, every Monday night @ 6p, except for Pot Luck night. Entry fee, $5.
Pool Night, Every Tuesday @ 6:30p. Happy hour drink prices for all players. The entry fee is $5. Cafe Legionnaire is open and will serve pool night specials.
Karaoke and Taco’s, every Thursday @ 5:30p.
There will be no Karaoke and Taco’s on Thursday December 24.
Bingo, Every Friday, Doors Open @5p, Early Birds @6:30p, Regular Games @7p. Enjoy Café Legionnaire’s Friday Fish!
There will be no BINGO on Dec 25 or Jan 1. Games are closed for those holidays.
Play SLINGO, Saturday 3-5p, sponsored by the SAL and Sunday 3-5p sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary.
Café Legionnaire is open Tuesday, 6-8p, Wednesday thru Friday, 11a - 8p, Saturday, 9a – 8p (Breakfast 9 – 11a) and Sunday 2-6p. Thursday is taco night and there is a fish fry each Friday.
Call For Gently Used Coats
Once again Don Aiton and Karen Goodman will be collecting gently used coats and sweaters for the under privileged children of Douglas and orphaned children in Agua Prieta Mexico. Clothing can be dropped off at the Legion. Don and Karen will be making a clothing run to the Douglas Fire Department on Tuesday December 8. It would be great if you could bring your offering to either the pot luck or to the early bird dinner or any time that is convenient.
POST COMMANDER
Frank Molina
Well Legionnaires, the month of November is gone and it was a tough one. As some of you know several of our Post Officers were ill to where our color guard couldn’t perform in the Douglas Veteran’s Day parade. But thank God they have mended pretty well and are back on the job. A big thank you to Past Commander David Dubois for performing the Veteran’s Day ceremonies at the Post. Also a thank you goes out to all members who helped on Thanksgiving Day serving dinner to the townsman of Tombstone.
December is upon us and its going to be a busy month for the Post. Don’t forget the Early Bird dinner, for those members who paid their 2010 dues by November 11, December 6, 5:30-7:30pm. On December 13th the Post will again sponsor the Children’s Christmas Party, 2-4pm. Further information on this event is posted at the Post.
Last but not least, Merry Christmas to all military men and women serving in uniform, all veterans and their families, and all Post 24 members, including the Auxiliary, S.A.L. and American Legion Riders.
Until we meet again, Frank Molina, Comander
Auxiliary President
Deirdre Nye
On Tuesday the 10th of November, Vice Commander Michael Stout of Post 24, along with 2nd Vice President Susan Schubert of Unit 24 conducted a POW MIA Ceremony at Walter J. Meyer School in Tombstone. Educating the children also on who a Veteran is.
The 11th of November at 11am saw a joint Legion and Auxiliary Service. Past Commander of Post 24 David Dubois and Post 24 Chaplain Richard Perry spoke for the Legion. Unit 24 President Deirdre Nye, District 3 President Sencie Patchin and District 3 Chaplain/Unit 24 Chaplain Ann Graves represented the Auxiliary. With braids and berets, our Unit Color Guard stood with the Legion manning the flags.
Friday the 13th of November, Unit 24’s President Deirdre Nye, along with the Mayor of Tombstone Dusty Escapule, the Marshal of Tombstone Larry Talvy and 2nd Vice Commander David Weed welcomed Major Drew Dennis Dix, Army Retired, to Roy Fourr Post 24 and to Tombstone. Major Dix, a Medal of Honor recipient was given honorary Citizenship of Tombstone, was sworn in as a Deputy Marshal and welcomed home.
Department President Debbie Collins official Visit to Post 52 for the District meeting was a great success. The members of Unit 52 were great hosts; the food was extremely good the roast beef was excellent. Four members of Unit 24 attended. Members of Unit 24 gave a basket of gifts for President Collins Special Project “Wounded Warriors”.
The American Legion did it again. A great Thanksgiving on the 26th as members of the Legion, the Auxiliary, and the Sons of the Legion again served the town of Tombstone Thanksgiving dinner cooked by the Café Legionnaire.
Christmas is coming
The goose is getting fat
Please put a penny in the old mans hat
If you haven’t got a penny
A ha’penny will do
If you haven’t got a ha’penny
Then God Bless you.
That was a very old Christmas poem. We Auxiliary are not putting out the hat, however we still have 2009 poppies if any one would like to have them. You will find them amongst the Christmas decorations. Our Veterans benefit always by your generous donations.
The 2nd of December at 4.30pm will find the Auxiliary members stuffing Christmas stockings for the children of Tombstone and family of Post 24 members. A big thanks to the “Children’s Christmas Party” Chairman Sandi Freeman and her Committee for their dedication. At 6.30, we will break for our General Meeting, then continue Stuffing stocking until finished.
The Children’s Christmas Party is Sunday the 13th of December from 2pm until 4pm We will be setting up at 12.30 pm. Home made cookies are welcome. We are sure that snacks of all kinds will delight the children. Thank you in advance to all our volunteers.
It takes at least three volunteers preferably four to have an enjoyable afternoon whilst helping our Auxiliary with our weekly fundraiser Slingo. For members who enjoy volunteering together the sign up sheet is in the Club Room in the pool table area next to the Charter list.
The American Legion Auxiliary, Roy Fourr Unit 24 wishes every one a very Merry Christmas.God Bless. Deirdre Nye President Unit 24
American Legion Riders
Michael Smith
ALR Post 24 will be riding in support of the Wild West Days parade. ALR will depart Post 24 at 1015 on 13 DEC. with 3x5 flags uncased to the staging area.
AZ ALR Annual Camp-out and Pig Roast will be held in Tombstone for 2010. This is estimated to bring about 300 ALR to town. The dates of the event is 11, 12 and 13 June 2010. American Legion Post 24 will be the main rally and event location.
ALR Post 24 will host the Order of The Silver Rose on 2 OCT. 2010 at Post 24
Auxiliary Membership Update
Mary Jo Burns
The Ladies Auxiliary membership is doing great! We have reached 79% of our 2010 goal, 76% were early birds. Remember, after January 1, 2010, our dues increase to $25.00 for seniors but remain $5.00 for juniors. If you have any questions, please call Mary Jo Burns at 520-457-9494.
POST AND UNIT NEWS AND VIEWS
Minutes of Executive Committee
11 November 2009
1900: Commander Frank Molina called the meeting to order.
Roll taken, All present.
Minutes of the last meeting, Posted and approved.
Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to have the “Early Bird” dinner on December 6th from 5:30 to 7:30 the kitchen will make the dinner for a fee of $150.00 and legion family will pay for the product. Roast beef with potatoes, vegetables, salad, and rolls.
Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to have a door guard on Thursday nights, special occasions and during Slingo, the club will pay for Thursdays and special occasions and the Sons will pay for Saturday Slingo and the Ladies will pay for Sunday Slingo.
Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to have Ron Cole the heat/air conditioning CZAR he will be the only one allowed to adjust the thermostats and will have custody of the keys.
Discussion; EXIT light needs to be replaced; Need to have more than one custodian for scratcher machine, Don and Jim will be trained; Need to re-construct the front door, 2nd Vice, will handle.
1945: Motion to adjourn; Commander Frank Molina closed the meeting.
Submitted by: Adjutant: Don Aiton
Minutes of Regular Meeting
25 November 2009
1900: Commander Frank Molina called the meeting to order.
Roll taken, Don Aiton excused.
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 new and transferring members.
Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to donate $250.00 for State Convention pamphlet.
Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to donate $250.00 to the TAA for Christmas plates for needy families.
Reports; Dick Perry, Mike Stout, Frank Molina, and Russ Freeman gave reports on the Fall Conference at Lake Havasu.
Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to reimburse above members $200.00 each to cover expenses of Fall Conference.
Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to make needed repairs to front door, and heating/air-conditioning system, price to be determined as required.
Discussion; Auxiliary President gave a presentation of suicide prevention seminar to be held in December, the Legion supports this effort.
1942: Commander Frank Molina closed the meeting.
Submitted by: Adjutant Don Aiton
SICK CALL
Please remember Evelyn Holder, Barbara McKinnon, Anna Graves and Cherie Quinlin in your prayers. Evelyn Leilightner is home and doing very well.
HAPPY DECEMBER BIRTHDAY
Leroy Colomy, Dec 2, Kim Plett, Dec 4, John McDaniel, Dec 5, Katie Sherman, Dec 8, Juan Esquer, Dec 9, Cheryl Braden and Linda Thompson, Dec 15, Steve Essary, Dec 16, Ron Cole, Joseph Fox, and Dee Dee Molina, Dec 18, Tony Perotti, Dec 21, Bob Schwartz, Dec 25, Mike McKay, Dec 30, Joe Harvey, Dec 31.
Member Christmas Eve Party
The Member party will take place on Christmas Eve, 6-8p. Members are encouraged to bring in a desert or finger food to share. All entrants will be carded so be sure to bring your 2009 Legion Card. There will be no karaoke or tacos this night. Don’t forget to take a chance on the “basket of cheer”.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
November 2009
Post Commander, Frank Molina
Auxiliary President, Deirdre Nye
SAL Commander, Chuck Klein
ALR President, Michael Smith
Lead Bartender, Jeff Sweet
Bingo Chairman, Barb Klein
Adjutant, Don Aiton
Editor, Karen Goodman
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Meetings and Special Events
Auxiliary Meeting, Nov 4, 7pm
E-Board Meeting, Nov 11, 7p
ALR Meeting, Nov 14, 9a
SAL Meeting, Nov 18, 6:30p
Post Meeting, Nov 25, 7p
Veterans Day Ceremony, Nov 11, 11a, front porch
Pot Luck, Monday, Nov 2, 6:30pm - Bring a dish to share or a $4 donation. We will no longer be using dinner themes. The Auxiliary will provide turkey for this pot luck. Bring in your favorite turkey dinner trimming or dessert to share.
Shuffleboard Night, every Monday night @ 6p, except for Pot Luck night. Entry fee, $5.
Pool Night, Every Tuesday @ 6:30p. Happy hour drink prices for all players. The entry fee is $5. Cafe Legionnaire is open and will serve pool night specials.
Karaoke and Taco’s, every Thursday @ 5:30p.
Bingo, Every Friday, Doors Open @5p, Early Birds @6:30p, Regular Games @7p. Enjoy Café Legionnaire’s Friday Fish!
Play SLINGO, Saturday 3-5p, sponsored by the SAL and Sunday 3-5p sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary.
Café Legionnaire is open Tuesday, 6-8p, Wednesday thru Friday, 11a - 8p, Saturday, 9a – 8p (Breakfast 9 – 11a) and Sunday 2-6p. Thursday is taco night and there is a fish fry each Friday.
POST COMMANDER
Frank Molina
No report at the time of printing. Late reports will be placed on the blog when received.
Auxiliary President
Deirdre Nye
November 2009 President's Report
We hope this November finds all of our members in good health and spirits.
The second annual Bizarre Bazaar was a great success. For members and vendors wanting to reserve tables for next years third Annual Bizarre Bazaar, please reserve as soon as possible. It will be a two-day event, about the same time of year and there are very few tables left. The proceeds from the Bazaar raffle went in to the Childrens Christmas Party fund.
Besides the Auxiliary Color Guard, there was great Auxiliary participation in the Helldorado Parade on the 18th of October. Some even donned different hats for the occasion. We have members that are also American Legion Riders; some are Vigilettes and some just like to parade around the town of Tombstone in their finest 1880’s gowns. Our Legion Liaison Dee Dee Molina chauffeured in her golf cart, Toni Perotti, an American Legion member of Post 24 for 63 years. President Deirdre Nye chauffeured the Grand Marshall Victor Robeson and his wife Joy and Second Vice President Susan Schubert chauffeured Ann Graves District 3 Chaplain and Unit 24 Chaplain, on a bright red A.T.V.
We had a successful budget meeting on the 22nd of October; we are nearing the finish line on that challenge. Unit 24’s Historian Lillian Hritz, the State wide Instructional Technology Project Coordinator for the office of the Pima County School Superintendent, was assigned to manage a million dollar budget. We are feeling that with those credentials and our smaller income, we will have a format that can be used for years to come.
Unit 24 hosted a Leadership Workshop on the 24th of October for District 3 President Sencie Patchin.Department Chaplain Karen Smith our tutor kept us interested and wide awake, thank you Karen.
Dee Dee Molina and Ann vampire Bliss managed the Halloween Party this year. “Beer bottle” Hilary Ciochette took first place and most original. “Mummy” Kathy Weed took second place and “pirate Mickey our bartender took third place. Over two hundred dollars in prizes were given out. Good music with “Karaoke Mike made for a fun evening.
Meanwhile in Lake Havasu, Deirdre Nye President and Sandi Freeman Vice President represented Unit 24 at the Fall Conference. The next State-wide Auxiliary gathering will be in June, let us se if we can get more of our members to represent us. There will be a barrel at the June Convention for items to be taken by Department President Debbie Collins to the V.A. hospitals. President Collins has asked for donations of soft items, such as socks, Pajamas, comfort pillows, in fact any thing at all that will make their lives comfortable. This is part of her Special Project “Wounded Warrior”, Unit 24’s President Deirdre Nye Chairs this Special Project and Second Vice President Susan Schubert Co-Chairs. The report, along with a slide show given at Fall Convention was well received. The Department Presidents Special Project included progress in Tombstone with Unit 24’s Outpost and how we help our Veterans here. President Collins wants this to be an example for the rest of the State. This Chair was pleasantly surprised when she was given a standing ovation.
District President has asked us to do a POW-MIA Ceremony at Walter J. Meyer School on November the 10th at 10.00a.m. Post 24’s Chaplain Dick Perry and Vice Commander Mike Stout will be helping the Auxiliary. Please let President Nye know if you would like to be a volunteer.
Budget Committee there is another meeting on the 10th of October at 6.00p.m.
There will be a Veterans Day Memorial Service at 11.00a.m. Wednesday the 11th of November on the Veranda of Post 24, as there is every year.There is a District meeting on the 15th of November at Post 52, at 1.30p.m. It is the official visit of Department President Debbie Collins, so please let us support her with a large attendance if we can. This would be a good opportunity to bring the items for her “Wounded Warriors”.
Thanksgiving is the 26th of November this year. The Auxiliary has been asked to bring the deserts. We know we have some great cooks in our Unit, thank you all in advance.
The 2nd of December will be our General Meeting. That is at 6,30p.m., we will be stuffing the stockings at 4.30p.m., that very same day.
The Children’s Christmas Party is also coming closer. Sandi Freeman and Jerre Johnson still have a few more items to purchase. Willy, the balloon man is already booked, at the same price as last year and we have two craft tables for the children, wet face tattoos and Nickel Nancy will be entertaining us all. Father Christmas will be here for the Children when they arrive. This is all happening on December the 13th at 2.00p.m. until 4.00pm. Those chefs and gourmet cooks amongst us, we have been told we can bring home made cookies. We need lots of them as the word is out, there will be again, as last year cash in their stockings.
God Bless.Deirdre Nye President Unit 24
Membership
Many members have already renewed their membership for 2010. Remember, to qualify for Early Bird membership, dues are to be paid by 11/11/2009. Information regarding the Early Bird dinner will be posted at the Post and a reminder will be sent online.
POST AND UNIT NEWS AND VIEWS
Minutes of Executive Committee
14 October 2009
Ø 1900: Commander Frank Molina called the meeting to order.
Ø Roll taken, David Weed excused.
Ø Minutes of the last meeting, Posted and approved.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to give 3 prizes for best costume at “Halloween Party” $100.00 for first place, $50.00 for second place, and $25.00 for third place also $25.00 for most original. To fund entertainment by DJ.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to re-new kitchen contract.
Ø Discussion/Action; Duties of “Head Bartender” as proposed by Jim Burns, Motion made and passed.
Ø Discussion; Support for “Wild West Days” 12-13 December, music by DJ and other support as required.
Ø Discussion; Signage saying Area Under Video Surveillance for picnic area. Keep shuffleboard pucks behind the bar during Helldorado. Look at surveillance system maintenance. Re-order drink chips for bar. Thanksgiving support for annual dinner sponsored by the kitchen, they are soliciting donations of foods and Legion will make up any shortcomings.
Ø 1845: Motion to adjourn; Commander Frank Molina closed the meeting.
Submitted by: Adjutant: Don Aiton
Minutes of Regular Meeting
28 October 2009
Ø 1900: Commander Frank Molina called the meeting to order.
Ø Roll taken, David, Kenny excused.
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 and transferring members.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to donate $25.00 to 40&8 pamphlet.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to sponsor a hole for the Small Animal Shelter Golf Tournament for $100.00.
Ø Reminders; Fall Conference to be in Lake Havasu 29, 30, and 31 October.
Ø 1920: Commander Frank Molina closed the meeting.
Submitted by: Adjutant Don Aiton
Special Announcement For Veterans Day Savings for Veterans
Veteran's Day is soon approaching and there are several companies who want to thank our veterans by providing them with discounts or a free meal. To those companies offering veterans a free meal or discount, we give a collective thanks.To all who served - a simple thank you is never enough. But I'll say it anyway. Thanks for your service. Check out these Veteran's Day deals (remember, all deals are subject to participation).
Applebees: Free entree (5 to choose from) at participating stores during business hours on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 with active/reserve/retired ID card.http://www.applebees.com/vetsDay/default.aspx
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants: To the Veterans who have served in war and peace, we honor you Sunday, November 8th with a complimentary entree from a special menu.Please present proper authentication when you visit the restaurant. ID includes VA card, VFW card, American Legion card, discharge papers, DD214 or other veteran's ID.http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/featured-promotion/Veterans-Appreciation -Day.aspx
Golden Corral: The 2009 Military Appreciation Monday dinner will be held on Monday, November 16, 2009 from 5 pm to 9 pm in all Golden Corral Restaurants. The free "thank you" dinner is available to any person who has ever served in the United States Military. If you are a veteran, retired, currently serving, in the National Guard or Reserves, you are invited to participate in Golden Corral's Military Appreciation Monday dinner.http://www.goldencorral.com/military/
Knotts Berry Farm Free Admission. November 1 - 28 November (ThanksgivingDay) Knott's annual tribute to our Military, past and present. Veterans or current serving military personnel plus one guest get in FREE with proper ID presented at Knott's turnstile (DD214, Veterans Administration Hospital ID or Active Military Service ID). Purchase up to six additional tickets for just $15 each. More info.http://www.nvf.org/pages/knotts-berry-farm
Lowes: Lowe's Companies, Inc. will offer all active, reserve, honorably discharged, retired military personnel and their immediate family members a 10 percent discount on in-store U.S. purchases made during the Veterans Day holiday. The discount is available Nov. 6 - Nov. 11. The discount is available on in-stock and special order purchases up to $5,000. To qualify, individuals must present a valid military ID or other proof of service.Excluded from the discount are sales via Lowes.com, previous sales, and purchases of services or gift cards.http://www.mca-marines.org/leatherneck/lowes-veterans-day-discount.asp
Home Depot: The Home Depot(R) is offering all active duty personnel, reservists, retired military, veterans and their families a 10 percent discount off their purchases in honor of Veteran's Day at The Home Depot stores, The Home Depot Design Center locations, Yardbirds and EXPO DesignCenter(R) locations.
NOTE: Lowes & Home Depot discounts are year round.
SICK CALL
Please remember Evelyn Holder, Lillian Rafferty, David Weed (broken hip), Barbara McKinnon and Van Curtis as well as all other sick and infirmed Members in your prayers.
HAPPY NOVEMBER BIRTHDAY
Nov 1, Jim Downer, Nov 4, Kim Scott, Nov 5, Mary Neirling, Nov 9, Larry Condon, Nov 10, U.S. Marine Corps, November 11, Lori Boyd, Fleet Reserve Association, Nov 16, Barb Klein, Nov 18, Karen Goodman, Nov 22, Hunter Plants, Nov 23, Sue “Who” Hilligoss, Nov 24, John Blevins, Nov 28, Chuch Hiers and Deanna Gilberg.
Auxiliary President, Deirdre Nye
SAL Commander, Chuck Klein
ALR President, Michael Smith
Lead Bartender, Jeff Sweet
Bingo Chairman, Barb Klein
Adjutant, Don Aiton
Editor, Karen Goodman
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Meetings and Special Events
Auxiliary Meeting, Nov 4, 7pm
E-Board Meeting, Nov 11, 7p
ALR Meeting, Nov 14, 9a
SAL Meeting, Nov 18, 6:30p
Post Meeting, Nov 25, 7p
Veterans Day Ceremony, Nov 11, 11a, front porch
Pot Luck, Monday, Nov 2, 6:30pm - Bring a dish to share or a $4 donation. We will no longer be using dinner themes. The Auxiliary will provide turkey for this pot luck. Bring in your favorite turkey dinner trimming or dessert to share.
Shuffleboard Night, every Monday night @ 6p, except for Pot Luck night. Entry fee, $5.
Pool Night, Every Tuesday @ 6:30p. Happy hour drink prices for all players. The entry fee is $5. Cafe Legionnaire is open and will serve pool night specials.
Karaoke and Taco’s, every Thursday @ 5:30p.
Bingo, Every Friday, Doors Open @5p, Early Birds @6:30p, Regular Games @7p. Enjoy Café Legionnaire’s Friday Fish!
Play SLINGO, Saturday 3-5p, sponsored by the SAL and Sunday 3-5p sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary.
Café Legionnaire is open Tuesday, 6-8p, Wednesday thru Friday, 11a - 8p, Saturday, 9a – 8p (Breakfast 9 – 11a) and Sunday 2-6p. Thursday is taco night and there is a fish fry each Friday.
POST COMMANDER
Frank Molina
No report at the time of printing. Late reports will be placed on the blog when received.
Auxiliary President
Deirdre Nye
November 2009 President's Report
We hope this November finds all of our members in good health and spirits.
The second annual Bizarre Bazaar was a great success. For members and vendors wanting to reserve tables for next years third Annual Bizarre Bazaar, please reserve as soon as possible. It will be a two-day event, about the same time of year and there are very few tables left. The proceeds from the Bazaar raffle went in to the Childrens Christmas Party fund.
Besides the Auxiliary Color Guard, there was great Auxiliary participation in the Helldorado Parade on the 18th of October. Some even donned different hats for the occasion. We have members that are also American Legion Riders; some are Vigilettes and some just like to parade around the town of Tombstone in their finest 1880’s gowns. Our Legion Liaison Dee Dee Molina chauffeured in her golf cart, Toni Perotti, an American Legion member of Post 24 for 63 years. President Deirdre Nye chauffeured the Grand Marshall Victor Robeson and his wife Joy and Second Vice President Susan Schubert chauffeured Ann Graves District 3 Chaplain and Unit 24 Chaplain, on a bright red A.T.V.
We had a successful budget meeting on the 22nd of October; we are nearing the finish line on that challenge. Unit 24’s Historian Lillian Hritz, the State wide Instructional Technology Project Coordinator for the office of the Pima County School Superintendent, was assigned to manage a million dollar budget. We are feeling that with those credentials and our smaller income, we will have a format that can be used for years to come.
Unit 24 hosted a Leadership Workshop on the 24th of October for District 3 President Sencie Patchin.Department Chaplain Karen Smith our tutor kept us interested and wide awake, thank you Karen.
Dee Dee Molina and Ann vampire Bliss managed the Halloween Party this year. “Beer bottle” Hilary Ciochette took first place and most original. “Mummy” Kathy Weed took second place and “pirate Mickey our bartender took third place. Over two hundred dollars in prizes were given out. Good music with “Karaoke Mike made for a fun evening.
Meanwhile in Lake Havasu, Deirdre Nye President and Sandi Freeman Vice President represented Unit 24 at the Fall Conference. The next State-wide Auxiliary gathering will be in June, let us se if we can get more of our members to represent us. There will be a barrel at the June Convention for items to be taken by Department President Debbie Collins to the V.A. hospitals. President Collins has asked for donations of soft items, such as socks, Pajamas, comfort pillows, in fact any thing at all that will make their lives comfortable. This is part of her Special Project “Wounded Warrior”, Unit 24’s President Deirdre Nye Chairs this Special Project and Second Vice President Susan Schubert Co-Chairs. The report, along with a slide show given at Fall Convention was well received. The Department Presidents Special Project included progress in Tombstone with Unit 24’s Outpost and how we help our Veterans here. President Collins wants this to be an example for the rest of the State. This Chair was pleasantly surprised when she was given a standing ovation.
District President has asked us to do a POW-MIA Ceremony at Walter J. Meyer School on November the 10th at 10.00a.m. Post 24’s Chaplain Dick Perry and Vice Commander Mike Stout will be helping the Auxiliary. Please let President Nye know if you would like to be a volunteer.
Budget Committee there is another meeting on the 10th of October at 6.00p.m.
There will be a Veterans Day Memorial Service at 11.00a.m. Wednesday the 11th of November on the Veranda of Post 24, as there is every year.There is a District meeting on the 15th of November at Post 52, at 1.30p.m. It is the official visit of Department President Debbie Collins, so please let us support her with a large attendance if we can. This would be a good opportunity to bring the items for her “Wounded Warriors”.
Thanksgiving is the 26th of November this year. The Auxiliary has been asked to bring the deserts. We know we have some great cooks in our Unit, thank you all in advance.
The 2nd of December will be our General Meeting. That is at 6,30p.m., we will be stuffing the stockings at 4.30p.m., that very same day.
The Children’s Christmas Party is also coming closer. Sandi Freeman and Jerre Johnson still have a few more items to purchase. Willy, the balloon man is already booked, at the same price as last year and we have two craft tables for the children, wet face tattoos and Nickel Nancy will be entertaining us all. Father Christmas will be here for the Children when they arrive. This is all happening on December the 13th at 2.00p.m. until 4.00pm. Those chefs and gourmet cooks amongst us, we have been told we can bring home made cookies. We need lots of them as the word is out, there will be again, as last year cash in their stockings.
God Bless.Deirdre Nye President Unit 24
Membership
Many members have already renewed their membership for 2010. Remember, to qualify for Early Bird membership, dues are to be paid by 11/11/2009. Information regarding the Early Bird dinner will be posted at the Post and a reminder will be sent online.
POST AND UNIT NEWS AND VIEWS
Minutes of Executive Committee
14 October 2009
Ø 1900: Commander Frank Molina called the meeting to order.
Ø Roll taken, David Weed excused.
Ø Minutes of the last meeting, Posted and approved.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to give 3 prizes for best costume at “Halloween Party” $100.00 for first place, $50.00 for second place, and $25.00 for third place also $25.00 for most original. To fund entertainment by DJ.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to re-new kitchen contract.
Ø Discussion/Action; Duties of “Head Bartender” as proposed by Jim Burns, Motion made and passed.
Ø Discussion; Support for “Wild West Days” 12-13 December, music by DJ and other support as required.
Ø Discussion; Signage saying Area Under Video Surveillance for picnic area. Keep shuffleboard pucks behind the bar during Helldorado. Look at surveillance system maintenance. Re-order drink chips for bar. Thanksgiving support for annual dinner sponsored by the kitchen, they are soliciting donations of foods and Legion will make up any shortcomings.
Ø 1845: Motion to adjourn; Commander Frank Molina closed the meeting.
Submitted by: Adjutant: Don Aiton
Minutes of Regular Meeting
28 October 2009
Ø 1900: Commander Frank Molina called the meeting to order.
Ø Roll taken, David, Kenny excused.
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 and transferring members.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to donate $25.00 to 40&8 pamphlet.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to sponsor a hole for the Small Animal Shelter Golf Tournament for $100.00.
Ø Reminders; Fall Conference to be in Lake Havasu 29, 30, and 31 October.
Ø 1920: Commander Frank Molina closed the meeting.
Submitted by: Adjutant Don Aiton
Special Announcement For Veterans Day Savings for Veterans
Veteran's Day is soon approaching and there are several companies who want to thank our veterans by providing them with discounts or a free meal. To those companies offering veterans a free meal or discount, we give a collective thanks.To all who served - a simple thank you is never enough. But I'll say it anyway. Thanks for your service. Check out these Veteran's Day deals (remember, all deals are subject to participation).
Applebees: Free entree (5 to choose from) at participating stores during business hours on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 with active/reserve/retired ID card.http://www.applebees.com/vetsDay/default.aspx
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants: To the Veterans who have served in war and peace, we honor you Sunday, November 8th with a complimentary entree from a special menu.Please present proper authentication when you visit the restaurant. ID includes VA card, VFW card, American Legion card, discharge papers, DD214 or other veteran's ID.http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/featured-promotion/Veterans-Appreciation -Day.aspx
Golden Corral: The 2009 Military Appreciation Monday dinner will be held on Monday, November 16, 2009 from 5 pm to 9 pm in all Golden Corral Restaurants. The free "thank you" dinner is available to any person who has ever served in the United States Military. If you are a veteran, retired, currently serving, in the National Guard or Reserves, you are invited to participate in Golden Corral's Military Appreciation Monday dinner.http://www.goldencorral.com/military/
Knotts Berry Farm Free Admission. November 1 - 28 November (ThanksgivingDay) Knott's annual tribute to our Military, past and present. Veterans or current serving military personnel plus one guest get in FREE with proper ID presented at Knott's turnstile (DD214, Veterans Administration Hospital ID or Active Military Service ID). Purchase up to six additional tickets for just $15 each. More info.http://www.nvf.org/pages/knotts-berry-farm
Lowes: Lowe's Companies, Inc. will offer all active, reserve, honorably discharged, retired military personnel and their immediate family members a 10 percent discount on in-store U.S. purchases made during the Veterans Day holiday. The discount is available Nov. 6 - Nov. 11. The discount is available on in-stock and special order purchases up to $5,000. To qualify, individuals must present a valid military ID or other proof of service.Excluded from the discount are sales via Lowes.com, previous sales, and purchases of services or gift cards.http://www.mca-marines.org/leatherneck/lowes-veterans-day-discount.asp
Home Depot: The Home Depot(R) is offering all active duty personnel, reservists, retired military, veterans and their families a 10 percent discount off their purchases in honor of Veteran's Day at The Home Depot stores, The Home Depot Design Center locations, Yardbirds and EXPO DesignCenter(R) locations.
NOTE: Lowes & Home Depot discounts are year round.
SICK CALL
Please remember Evelyn Holder, Lillian Rafferty, David Weed (broken hip), Barbara McKinnon and Van Curtis as well as all other sick and infirmed Members in your prayers.
HAPPY NOVEMBER BIRTHDAY
Nov 1, Jim Downer, Nov 4, Kim Scott, Nov 5, Mary Neirling, Nov 9, Larry Condon, Nov 10, U.S. Marine Corps, November 11, Lori Boyd, Fleet Reserve Association, Nov 16, Barb Klein, Nov 18, Karen Goodman, Nov 22, Hunter Plants, Nov 23, Sue “Who” Hilligoss, Nov 24, John Blevins, Nov 28, Chuch Hiers and Deanna Gilberg.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Special Pot Luck Announcement
POT LUCK
TURKEY FEST
MONDAY NOVEMBER 2
THE FUN BEGINS AT 6:30P…
THE LADIES AUXILIARY WILL PROVIDE THE TURKEY AND WELCOMES YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TO BRING YOUR FAVORITE TRIMMINGS OR A $4.00 DONATION!
THERE WILL BE DOOR PRIZES!
TURKEY FEST
MONDAY NOVEMBER 2
THE FUN BEGINS AT 6:30P…
THE LADIES AUXILIARY WILL PROVIDE THE TURKEY AND WELCOMES YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TO BRING YOUR FAVORITE TRIMMINGS OR A $4.00 DONATION!
THERE WILL BE DOOR PRIZES!
Thursday, October 1, 2009
October 2009
Post Commander, Frank Molina
Auxiliary President, Deirdre Nye
SAL Commander, Chuck Klein
ALR President, Michael Smith
Lead Bartender, Jeff Sweet
Bingo Chairman, Barb Klein
Adjutant, Don Aiton
Editor, Karen Goodman
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Meetings and Special Events
Auxiliary Meeting, Oct 7, 7pm
ALR Meeting, Oct 10, 9a
E-Board Meeting, Oct 14, 7p
SAL Meeting, Oct 21, 6:30p
Post Meeting, Oct 28, 7p
Rita and the Vets, October 3, 10am
Pot Luck, Oct 5, 6:30 pm
Bizarre Bazaar, October 10, 8am
Helldorado Days, Oct 16-18
Leadership Workshop, Oct 24, 9am-5pm
Make a Difference Day, Oct 24
Pot Luck, Monday, October 5, 6:30pm - Bring a dish to share or a $4 donation. The theme is German.
Shuffleboard Night, every Monday night @ 6p, except for Pot Luck night. Entry fee, $5.
Pool Night, Every Tuesday @ 6:30p. Happy hour drink prices for all players. The entry fee is $5. Cafe Legionnaire is open and will serve pool night specials.
Karaoke and Taco’s, every Thursday @ 5:30p.
Bingo, Every Friday, Doors Open @5p, Early Birds @6:30p, Regular Games @7p. Enjoy Café Legionnaire’s Friday Fish!
Play SLINGO, Saturday 3-5p, sponsored by the SAL and Sunday 3-5p sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary.
Café Legionnaire is open Tuesday, 6-8p, Wednesday thru Friday, 11a - 8p, Saturday, 9a – 8p (Breakfast 9 – 11a) and Sunday 2-6p. Thursday is taco night and there is a fish fry each Friday.
POST COMMANDER
Frank Molina
Well Members, here we are again. The month of September is gone and it was a busy one. A big thank you for supporting Post 24 on the 911 Memorial Parade. Also a big thank you goes to the OK Café for the wonderful food they donated to the Post 24 for the 911 Memorial. Thank you Carmen, Maria and Connie!
The month of October is going to be a busy one with parades and Helldorado Days. I would like to remind all members of the Fall Conference in Lake Havasu to be held Oct 29-Nov 1. If any of you would like to attend, contact Adjutant Don Aiton.
Also a big thanks goes to the Ladies Auxiliary for their successful Sock Hop. It was a huge success.
And again, a big thanks to the Tombstone Fire Department, Tombstone Police Department, Sheriff’s Office of Cochise County, Post 11 and it’s Squadron from Douglas, the Douglas and Sierra Vista High School Bands, and all participants in our 011 Memorial Parade. A very special thanks to Post and Unit 24 Color and Honor Guards!
’Til we meet again, for God and Country, Commander Molina.
Auxiliary President
Deirdre Nye
Unit 24 went dark for the summer but that did not mean that we were idle.
Pot Lucks continued every first Monday, with different themes every month.
Our Sunday afternoon fundraiser Slingo supplies us with not only fun but also it helps us be able to help our Community.
Second Vice President Susan Schubert organized a magnificent Ceremony where six veterans were honored with The Order of the Silver Rose. They were escorted by more than fifty motorcycles to the hall at Post 24. The hall was packed. The Auxiliary put on a splendid feast.
The Auxiliary participated in the 9-11 walk down/parade on September the 12th. Following The American Legion Color Guard, Dee Dee Molina our Legion Liaison chauffeured Tony Peroti in her golf cart, Tony being the eldest member of Post 24. District Chaplin and Unit 24 Chaplin Ann Graves rode behind Unit 24’s President Deirdre Nye on her Arctic Cat, who followed the Auxiliary Guard, a handsome sight. It was a memorable Memorial; Mayor Dusty Escapule was one of the guest speakers along with Col Michael A. Joiner from Ft. Huachuca. The Auxiliary put on a magnificent feast. A great big thank you, to all the women that helped.
The Outpost continues to be busy, helping Veterans with claims and what ever their needs are as well as a Peer Support Group every Monday.
A Soc Hop on the 19th proved to be great entertainment. Thank you Ladies of the Auxiliary for helping the House Committee.
We had meetings for the second Annual Bizarre Bazaar, which will be on the 10th of October, and of course meetings for the Childrens’ Christmas Party. Sandi Freeman has been a very busy lady, great progress Sandy.
Have you ever noticed that the Honor Guard pays meticulous attention to correctly folding the United States of America Flag 13 times? You probably thought that it was to symbolize the original 13 Colonies, but we learn something new every day.
At Walter J. Meyer School in Tombstone Arizona on the 17th of September, the faculty and students learnt the correct way to fold the Flag of our Nation and that every fold of the flag is a symbol. From the first fold of the Flag which is a symbol of life to the last fold of the Flag, the 13th fold, when the Flag is completely folded, reminding them of their Nations motto “ In God We Trust”, you could have heard a pin drop.
The American Legion Auxiliary was once more invited to share with students of Walter J. Meyer Elementary the things that are dear to the organizations heart. Last year they learnt about the meaning of The Pledge of Allegiance and why there is a Poppy Day, who makes the poppies and why we wear them. This year the students learned to fold the Flag of their Nation. There were many volunteers. It was a pleasure to see the children’s faces as they folded with reverence. I was impressed with one young man who gave up his position, folding the flag, so that a younger student could have that pleasure. I wish I knew his name to thank him publicly, however you know who you are young man and we thank you.
With me at The Flag Folding Ceremony, were Auxiliary member Dee Dee Molina Unit 24’s Legion Liaison and Decorating Chairman. Also The American Legion Vice Commander and Chef de Gare of the local 40 & 8, Michael Stout and William F. Pakinkis, Past State Commandant Marine Corp League, Arizona, member of The Wild West Detachment Marine Corp League, Tombstone, member of The Arizona Hall of Fame Society and last but not least, Gunnery Sergeant United States Marine Corp (Retired). The photographer was Donald Nye, a Retired Officer of The United States Navy. It was an honor having these Veterans help The American Legion Auxiliary with this Tribute to Our Flag.
Every year celebrating Constitution Week, the students of Walter J. Meyer decorate their schoolroom doors with patriotic artwork. It is always difficult to pick a winner as they all put so much effort into their work. Just before The Flag Folding Ceremony The American Legion Auxiliary judged the decorating of the patriotic doors. This year’s overall winner was second and third grade, Mrs. Fuller‘s class. Mr. Working’s class, the fifth and sixth grade won for the older students. This is a win-win situation as every year The American Legion Auxiliary rewards the students for their efforts with ice cream, we all look forward to that day.
The Auxiliary will be meeting at 6-30 on the 7th of October; we always meet on the 1st Wednesday of the month.
The second annual Bizarre Bazaar will be held on the 10th of October. Last year it was amazing, what a win-win situation. A must to see if you were not here last year. It is the same weekend as Ghost Riders And Corvette Show.
There is a Leadership Workshop on the 24th here at Post 24, Unit 24 is hosting. It starts at 9.00am and finishes at 5.00pm. Café Legionnaire will be open for lunch.
The 24th of October is Make a Difference Day. More information on this day appears later in this newsletter.
October the 30th is The American Legion Family’s Fall Conference in Lake Havasu. We have four Delegates from Unit 24 attending this year.
God Bless. Deirdre Nye Unit 24 President
Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation
Susan Schubert
Two great things happened for the Veterans Outpost this month. First, Susan Smith and Nancy Sperry are heroically organizing the office. And, second, the Boots for Our Troops Organization has given the Outpost a $500 grant to be used for veterans in need. Thank you Susan and Nancy, and thank you Boots for Our Troops.
Also, the new Veteran's Outpost sign is up! Thanks to John Ludwig for his donation of time, sign making expertise and materials; to Jim Bugg for creating the sign mount; and to Gene Simpson for the installation. Drive by 121 4th Street and take a look. It’s outstanding.
ALR PRESIDENT
Michael Smith
The ALR next meeting is On 10 OCT at 0900. On 24 OCT Mike Smith will be riding to the American Diabetes Bikers Against Diabetes Rally to represent ALR Post 24. If anyone would like to make a donation, please go to this link,
http://badride.diabetes.org/site/TR?pg=pfind&fr_id=5990,
find Michael Smith's name, or see any ALR24 member and make a donation. All donations are tax deductible and go to research to find a cure and treatment.
Auxiliary Membership
Mary Jo Burns
Many members have already renewed their membership for 2010. Remember, to qualify for Early Bird membership, dues are to be paid by 11/11/2009. The dues will be increasing to $25/year beginning January 1. Juniors will remain the same, $5.
Auxiliary District 3
Sencie Patchin
A District 3 Leadership Workshop will be held on Oct. 24th from 9:30AM to 5PM Hosted by Unit 24 at Post 24 in Tombstone. Registration begins at 9AM. The fee for the class is $8.00 and if you wish to purchase a leadership pin that fee is $12.00. The class is open to Post, SAL and anyone else who wish to attend the workshop. Please contact me at 520-457-3749 for more information.
The next District meeting is November 15 at 1:30PM at Post 52, Sierra Vista. Department President Debbie Collins will be making her Official Visit to District 3.
God Bless our troops God Bless America
POST AND UNIT NEWS AND VIEWS
Minutes of Executive Committee
9 September 2009
Ø 1900: Commander Frank Molina called the meeting to order.
Ø Roll taken, Terry excused.
Ø Minutes of the last meeting, Posted and approved.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to give three prizes for best dancers at “Sock Hop” $25.00 for first place, $15.00 for second place, and $10.00 for third place also $25.00 for best dressed. Donate a Hat and T-shirt for Hoola Hoop contest winner.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to buy an ad in the Fall Conference Magazine for $450.00.
Ø Discussion; Duties of “Head Bartender” as proposed by Jim Burns, will make small modifications and will be voted on at next meeting.
Ø Discussion; PARKING. All are in agreement that it is a problem during big weekend events; solutions are signs as per previous meetings have volunteers stationed at the parking areas to police and protect Legion property.
Ø Discussion; Access to kitchen by non-members, change the window in Bingo hall? Cannot let non-members wait in club area due to smoking restrictions. Further study under consideration.
Ø Smoking is not allowed in restrooms; new signs will be made and posted.
Ø 1855: Motion to adjourn; Commander Frank Molina closed the meeting.
Submitted by: Adjutant: Don Aiton
Minutes of Regular Meeting
23 September 2009
Ø 1900: Commander Frank Molina called the meeting to order.
Ø Roll taken, Mike McFarland and Ron Cole excused.
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 and transferring members.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to donate $100.00 to Special Olympics in Phoenix.
Ø Discussion; Commander thanked everyone for the success of the 9/11 ceremony, and success of the “Sock Hop”.
Ø Reminders; Fall Conference to be in Lake Havasu 29, 30, and 31 October.
Ø 1929 Commander Frank Molina closed the meeting.
Submitted by: Adjutant Don Aiton
SICK CALL
Please remember Evelyn Holder, Lillian Lafferty, David Weed (broken hip), Barbara McKinnon and Van Curtis as well as all other sick and infirmed Members in your prayers.
HAPPY OCTOBER BIRTHDAY
Mary Seifert, Oct 1, Chuck Sperry, Oct 2, Bill Pakinkis, Oct 6, Cindy Bartley, Oct 8, Jim Proll, Oct 9, Ralph Holder, Oct 10, Don Aiton, Oct 11, Everett Rogers Jr, Oct 12, US Navy, Oct 13,1775, Betty Davis and Teri, Oct 18, Mac McFarlin, Cindy Cole, Cindy Divelbiss, Swamper(RIP) and Gail Sheppard, Oct 19, Mary Butler, Oct 20, Michael Deimerly, Oct 21, Edward Szoyka and Bobby Gerrard, Oct 25, Dan Hannah and William Norman, Oct 26, Bev Christian, Daniel Goodman and Kristen Goodman Richardson, Oct 28, Edward Norman, Oct 29, Kristina Seifert and Helen Mackay, Oct 31
FROM THE EDITOR
Karen Goodman
If you would like to have a copy of the newsletter emailed to you, send your email address to karengoodman66@msn.com or leave the information at the Post. The same can be said for information, articles or commentary you wish to publish. Deadline for the Newsletter will be October 30. Please follow the Post News and photos on our blog at http://post24az.blogspot.com/
Reports received from Post and Unit Officers after the Newsletter deadline will be published in the blog only.
Make a Difference Day
When: The fourth Saturday in October
Initiated in 1990, this is a national day is for devoted to helping others by doing volunteer work in the community. The activity can be almost anything. Millions of Americans participate in community improvement projects. It takes the form of cleanup, fixup, painting, and repair in poorer neighborhoods, parks and municipal facilities. It doesn't matter what project you take on. It doesn't matter whether you help a non-profit organization, the community, your town, nursing home, a church, a food kitchen, or any other group in need. What matters is that you participate.
Make a commitment to help others for just one day. Make a difference on Make a Difference Day!
Did You Know? Each year on Make a Difference Day, ex-President Jimmie Carter gets out his hammer and saw, and helps to build or rebuild housing in underprivileged areas. There is not better example of people helping others than this!
For additional information click on http://www.usaweekend.com/diffday/aboutmadd.html
Happy Birthday, US Navy! October 13, 1775
Additional information about the Navy can be found at;
http://www.navy.mil/swf/index.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Navy
Auxiliary President, Deirdre Nye
SAL Commander, Chuck Klein
ALR President, Michael Smith
Lead Bartender, Jeff Sweet
Bingo Chairman, Barb Klein
Adjutant, Don Aiton
Editor, Karen Goodman
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Meetings and Special Events
Auxiliary Meeting, Oct 7, 7pm
ALR Meeting, Oct 10, 9a
E-Board Meeting, Oct 14, 7p
SAL Meeting, Oct 21, 6:30p
Post Meeting, Oct 28, 7p
Rita and the Vets, October 3, 10am
Pot Luck, Oct 5, 6:30 pm
Bizarre Bazaar, October 10, 8am
Helldorado Days, Oct 16-18
Leadership Workshop, Oct 24, 9am-5pm
Make a Difference Day, Oct 24
Pot Luck, Monday, October 5, 6:30pm - Bring a dish to share or a $4 donation. The theme is German.
Shuffleboard Night, every Monday night @ 6p, except for Pot Luck night. Entry fee, $5.
Pool Night, Every Tuesday @ 6:30p. Happy hour drink prices for all players. The entry fee is $5. Cafe Legionnaire is open and will serve pool night specials.
Karaoke and Taco’s, every Thursday @ 5:30p.
Bingo, Every Friday, Doors Open @5p, Early Birds @6:30p, Regular Games @7p. Enjoy Café Legionnaire’s Friday Fish!
Play SLINGO, Saturday 3-5p, sponsored by the SAL and Sunday 3-5p sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary.
Café Legionnaire is open Tuesday, 6-8p, Wednesday thru Friday, 11a - 8p, Saturday, 9a – 8p (Breakfast 9 – 11a) and Sunday 2-6p. Thursday is taco night and there is a fish fry each Friday.
POST COMMANDER
Frank Molina
Well Members, here we are again. The month of September is gone and it was a busy one. A big thank you for supporting Post 24 on the 911 Memorial Parade. Also a big thank you goes to the OK Café for the wonderful food they donated to the Post 24 for the 911 Memorial. Thank you Carmen, Maria and Connie!
The month of October is going to be a busy one with parades and Helldorado Days. I would like to remind all members of the Fall Conference in Lake Havasu to be held Oct 29-Nov 1. If any of you would like to attend, contact Adjutant Don Aiton.
Also a big thanks goes to the Ladies Auxiliary for their successful Sock Hop. It was a huge success.
And again, a big thanks to the Tombstone Fire Department, Tombstone Police Department, Sheriff’s Office of Cochise County, Post 11 and it’s Squadron from Douglas, the Douglas and Sierra Vista High School Bands, and all participants in our 011 Memorial Parade. A very special thanks to Post and Unit 24 Color and Honor Guards!
’Til we meet again, for God and Country, Commander Molina.
Auxiliary President
Deirdre Nye
Unit 24 went dark for the summer but that did not mean that we were idle.
Pot Lucks continued every first Monday, with different themes every month.
Our Sunday afternoon fundraiser Slingo supplies us with not only fun but also it helps us be able to help our Community.
Second Vice President Susan Schubert organized a magnificent Ceremony where six veterans were honored with The Order of the Silver Rose. They were escorted by more than fifty motorcycles to the hall at Post 24. The hall was packed. The Auxiliary put on a splendid feast.
The Auxiliary participated in the 9-11 walk down/parade on September the 12th. Following The American Legion Color Guard, Dee Dee Molina our Legion Liaison chauffeured Tony Peroti in her golf cart, Tony being the eldest member of Post 24. District Chaplin and Unit 24 Chaplin Ann Graves rode behind Unit 24’s President Deirdre Nye on her Arctic Cat, who followed the Auxiliary Guard, a handsome sight. It was a memorable Memorial; Mayor Dusty Escapule was one of the guest speakers along with Col Michael A. Joiner from Ft. Huachuca. The Auxiliary put on a magnificent feast. A great big thank you, to all the women that helped.
The Outpost continues to be busy, helping Veterans with claims and what ever their needs are as well as a Peer Support Group every Monday.
A Soc Hop on the 19th proved to be great entertainment. Thank you Ladies of the Auxiliary for helping the House Committee.
We had meetings for the second Annual Bizarre Bazaar, which will be on the 10th of October, and of course meetings for the Childrens’ Christmas Party. Sandi Freeman has been a very busy lady, great progress Sandy.
Have you ever noticed that the Honor Guard pays meticulous attention to correctly folding the United States of America Flag 13 times? You probably thought that it was to symbolize the original 13 Colonies, but we learn something new every day.
At Walter J. Meyer School in Tombstone Arizona on the 17th of September, the faculty and students learnt the correct way to fold the Flag of our Nation and that every fold of the flag is a symbol. From the first fold of the Flag which is a symbol of life to the last fold of the Flag, the 13th fold, when the Flag is completely folded, reminding them of their Nations motto “ In God We Trust”, you could have heard a pin drop.
The American Legion Auxiliary was once more invited to share with students of Walter J. Meyer Elementary the things that are dear to the organizations heart. Last year they learnt about the meaning of The Pledge of Allegiance and why there is a Poppy Day, who makes the poppies and why we wear them. This year the students learned to fold the Flag of their Nation. There were many volunteers. It was a pleasure to see the children’s faces as they folded with reverence. I was impressed with one young man who gave up his position, folding the flag, so that a younger student could have that pleasure. I wish I knew his name to thank him publicly, however you know who you are young man and we thank you.
With me at The Flag Folding Ceremony, were Auxiliary member Dee Dee Molina Unit 24’s Legion Liaison and Decorating Chairman. Also The American Legion Vice Commander and Chef de Gare of the local 40 & 8, Michael Stout and William F. Pakinkis, Past State Commandant Marine Corp League, Arizona, member of The Wild West Detachment Marine Corp League, Tombstone, member of The Arizona Hall of Fame Society and last but not least, Gunnery Sergeant United States Marine Corp (Retired). The photographer was Donald Nye, a Retired Officer of The United States Navy. It was an honor having these Veterans help The American Legion Auxiliary with this Tribute to Our Flag.
Every year celebrating Constitution Week, the students of Walter J. Meyer decorate their schoolroom doors with patriotic artwork. It is always difficult to pick a winner as they all put so much effort into their work. Just before The Flag Folding Ceremony The American Legion Auxiliary judged the decorating of the patriotic doors. This year’s overall winner was second and third grade, Mrs. Fuller‘s class. Mr. Working’s class, the fifth and sixth grade won for the older students. This is a win-win situation as every year The American Legion Auxiliary rewards the students for their efforts with ice cream, we all look forward to that day.
The Auxiliary will be meeting at 6-30 on the 7th of October; we always meet on the 1st Wednesday of the month.
The second annual Bizarre Bazaar will be held on the 10th of October. Last year it was amazing, what a win-win situation. A must to see if you were not here last year. It is the same weekend as Ghost Riders And Corvette Show.
There is a Leadership Workshop on the 24th here at Post 24, Unit 24 is hosting. It starts at 9.00am and finishes at 5.00pm. Café Legionnaire will be open for lunch.
The 24th of October is Make a Difference Day. More information on this day appears later in this newsletter.
October the 30th is The American Legion Family’s Fall Conference in Lake Havasu. We have four Delegates from Unit 24 attending this year.
God Bless. Deirdre Nye Unit 24 President
Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation
Susan Schubert
Two great things happened for the Veterans Outpost this month. First, Susan Smith and Nancy Sperry are heroically organizing the office. And, second, the Boots for Our Troops Organization has given the Outpost a $500 grant to be used for veterans in need. Thank you Susan and Nancy, and thank you Boots for Our Troops.
Also, the new Veteran's Outpost sign is up! Thanks to John Ludwig for his donation of time, sign making expertise and materials; to Jim Bugg for creating the sign mount; and to Gene Simpson for the installation. Drive by 121 4th Street and take a look. It’s outstanding.
ALR PRESIDENT
Michael Smith
The ALR next meeting is On 10 OCT at 0900. On 24 OCT Mike Smith will be riding to the American Diabetes Bikers Against Diabetes Rally to represent ALR Post 24. If anyone would like to make a donation, please go to this link,
http://badride.diabetes.org/site/TR?pg=pfind&fr_id=5990,
find Michael Smith's name, or see any ALR24 member and make a donation. All donations are tax deductible and go to research to find a cure and treatment.
Auxiliary Membership
Mary Jo Burns
Many members have already renewed their membership for 2010. Remember, to qualify for Early Bird membership, dues are to be paid by 11/11/2009. The dues will be increasing to $25/year beginning January 1. Juniors will remain the same, $5.
Auxiliary District 3
Sencie Patchin
A District 3 Leadership Workshop will be held on Oct. 24th from 9:30AM to 5PM Hosted by Unit 24 at Post 24 in Tombstone. Registration begins at 9AM. The fee for the class is $8.00 and if you wish to purchase a leadership pin that fee is $12.00. The class is open to Post, SAL and anyone else who wish to attend the workshop. Please contact me at 520-457-3749 for more information.
The next District meeting is November 15 at 1:30PM at Post 52, Sierra Vista. Department President Debbie Collins will be making her Official Visit to District 3.
God Bless our troops God Bless America
POST AND UNIT NEWS AND VIEWS
Minutes of Executive Committee
9 September 2009
Ø 1900: Commander Frank Molina called the meeting to order.
Ø Roll taken, Terry excused.
Ø Minutes of the last meeting, Posted and approved.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to give three prizes for best dancers at “Sock Hop” $25.00 for first place, $15.00 for second place, and $10.00 for third place also $25.00 for best dressed. Donate a Hat and T-shirt for Hoola Hoop contest winner.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to buy an ad in the Fall Conference Magazine for $450.00.
Ø Discussion; Duties of “Head Bartender” as proposed by Jim Burns, will make small modifications and will be voted on at next meeting.
Ø Discussion; PARKING. All are in agreement that it is a problem during big weekend events; solutions are signs as per previous meetings have volunteers stationed at the parking areas to police and protect Legion property.
Ø Discussion; Access to kitchen by non-members, change the window in Bingo hall? Cannot let non-members wait in club area due to smoking restrictions. Further study under consideration.
Ø Smoking is not allowed in restrooms; new signs will be made and posted.
Ø 1855: Motion to adjourn; Commander Frank Molina closed the meeting.
Submitted by: Adjutant: Don Aiton
Minutes of Regular Meeting
23 September 2009
Ø 1900: Commander Frank Molina called the meeting to order.
Ø Roll taken, Mike McFarland and Ron Cole excused.
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 and transferring members.
Ø Discussion/Action; Motion made and passed to donate $100.00 to Special Olympics in Phoenix.
Ø Discussion; Commander thanked everyone for the success of the 9/11 ceremony, and success of the “Sock Hop”.
Ø Reminders; Fall Conference to be in Lake Havasu 29, 30, and 31 October.
Ø 1929 Commander Frank Molina closed the meeting.
Submitted by: Adjutant Don Aiton
SICK CALL
Please remember Evelyn Holder, Lillian Lafferty, David Weed (broken hip), Barbara McKinnon and Van Curtis as well as all other sick and infirmed Members in your prayers.
HAPPY OCTOBER BIRTHDAY
Mary Seifert, Oct 1, Chuck Sperry, Oct 2, Bill Pakinkis, Oct 6, Cindy Bartley, Oct 8, Jim Proll, Oct 9, Ralph Holder, Oct 10, Don Aiton, Oct 11, Everett Rogers Jr, Oct 12, US Navy, Oct 13,1775, Betty Davis and Teri, Oct 18, Mac McFarlin, Cindy Cole, Cindy Divelbiss, Swamper(RIP) and Gail Sheppard, Oct 19, Mary Butler, Oct 20, Michael Deimerly, Oct 21, Edward Szoyka and Bobby Gerrard, Oct 25, Dan Hannah and William Norman, Oct 26, Bev Christian, Daniel Goodman and Kristen Goodman Richardson, Oct 28, Edward Norman, Oct 29, Kristina Seifert and Helen Mackay, Oct 31
FROM THE EDITOR
Karen Goodman
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Make a Difference Day
When: The fourth Saturday in October
Initiated in 1990, this is a national day is for devoted to helping others by doing volunteer work in the community. The activity can be almost anything. Millions of Americans participate in community improvement projects. It takes the form of cleanup, fixup, painting, and repair in poorer neighborhoods, parks and municipal facilities. It doesn't matter what project you take on. It doesn't matter whether you help a non-profit organization, the community, your town, nursing home, a church, a food kitchen, or any other group in need. What matters is that you participate.
Make a commitment to help others for just one day. Make a difference on Make a Difference Day!
Did You Know? Each year on Make a Difference Day, ex-President Jimmie Carter gets out his hammer and saw, and helps to build or rebuild housing in underprivileged areas. There is not better example of people helping others than this!
For additional information click on http://www.usaweekend.com/diffday/aboutmadd.html
Happy Birthday, US Navy! October 13, 1775
Additional information about the Navy can be found at;
http://www.navy.mil/swf/index.asp
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Navy
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