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POST EXAMINER
VOL. 64 ISSUE 1 CLICK HERE FOR BACK ISSUES JAN./ FEB. 2012
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Post #51 2011-2012 S.A.L. 2011-2012 Auxiliary 2011-2012
Commander: John Green Commander: Ray Novencido President: Karen Johnson
Adjutant: Ray Johnson Secetary: Charline Shirley
Chaplain: Jerry Patton Chaplain: Not Filled
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COMMANDER'S MESSAGE
Jan.-Feb. 2012
I guess the primary item on my mind at the moment is the lack of heat in the game room. There are two units on the roof: over the Auxiliary room and the game room. Both units are combination heating and cooling, with natural gas for the heat supply. The units are 36 years old, many parts are no longer available, and we have found ourselves taking parts from one to keep the other running. Hence, the unit over the game room no longer heats or cools. Due to the cost of these things, we are presently soliciting bids to replace one or both. This will take a little time. In the meantime, the game room is running about 60 – 62 degrees. . It takes a crane to remove and replace the units so it is a major project. I ask for everyone’s patience while we work to resolve this.
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We have been working diligently to get the Post examiner switched over to the website. If you haven’t done so, log on to santiampost51.org. Everything you get in your Examiner is on our website and a whole lot more. We would like to have as many people as possible switched onto the website to reduce the number of hard copies of the Post Examiner we have to mail out. There are several reasons for this. First, the published Examiner costs us thousands of dollars each year to print and mail, not to mention the labor of sealing and addressing them. Secondly, we can keep the website updated on a regular basis without any additional cost. If we have a change in a Saturday night band or a change in a calendar event, we can immediately publish it. If we could move all members from the published Examiner to the website it would be immensely beneficial to the members as well as the Post. However, we know many members don’t have computers and we can’t ignore them. But if you do have a computer, try out our website. Check it out thoroughly. If you like it, consider telling us to drop the printed version you’re receiving. At least that would make one less we are paying for. Also, any members receiving duplicate copies to their home should please let the adjutant know.
We have ongoing concerns about our door security and the handling of guests. I’m going to review a few of our Standing Rules in each bulletin to refresh our memories. We will be doing door checks on random days. Please take it in good spirits if one of us asks you for your membership card, etc. We are a membership organization. The OLCC can take away our license if we are not diligent in enforcing our membership rules. Our rules require if you bring in a guest, you must sign them in and they must leave when you leave. No exceptions. Guest may not make purchases. We depend on our members to understand and comply with these rules for the benefit of all of us.
There are a few calendar items I might mention in closing. January 14th is currently scheduled for a crab dinner. This always depends somewhat on crab season, but that’s the current schedule. In February, the Sweethearts Ball is scheduled for the 11th, and we have an initiation of new members scheduled for 6:00 P.M. on the 14th of February. A District Visitation is tentatively scheduled for the February 21st general meeting. It would be good to see a nice turnout there of our regular members.
As always, personal thanks goes out to all of our members who help with the meals, the Examiner, Post maintenance, etc. We couldn’t function without the unselfish help of everyone. It is appreciated.
John Green
Commander commander@santiampost51.org
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 1-1-12
It is surprising; this year is half way over already.I want to thank everyone who has helped me so far this year whenever I needed it. Now, I want to talk about MEMBERSHIP. If you have not paid your dues for 2012 yet, please do so. It would be nice if Unit #51 could make goal. Also, if you know of someone that may want to join, now is a good time to invite them to join The American Legion Auxiliary. Is there anyone out there that would like to help her at the Post? We have a lot of functions – one in particular is the monthly cookie bake. I also need some people who can help with Girls State or with Community Service. Let me know if you would be interested in helping on some functions.
ADJUTANT'S DESK 1-1-12
Just to remind everyone that if your dues are not paid before January 1, 2012, your key card will not work. You will not be allowed into the Post except to pay your dues. I will be at the door on January 1st to take membership dues.
“Suggestions” Does anyone have an idea that will improve the quality of our Post? Something that may help on Membership? All good and constructive ideas will be read at an upcoming meeting. You can send me an E-mail drop off a letter to me or the Commander. This is your Post, too. We care what you think.
Ray Johnson
Adjutant adjutant@santiampost51.org
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"You, you, and you ... Panic. The rest of you, come with me." U.S. Marine Corp Gunnery Sgt.
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SON'S of the AMERICAN LEGION
As we enter the new year, we tend to look at our metaphorical rear view mirror and reflect on what we accomplished during the past year. For the Sons of the American Legion, we gained a few new members; welcome aboard! Additionally, we gained new participants at our monthly meetings, which translates to new, fresh ideas in moving our organization forward. For example. Gary Yahn brought in watermelons for sale prior to and during the annual picnic. Profits went toward the cost of the picnic.
Recently, we purchased a number of stuffed animals for donation to Cub Scout Pack 350 and the Lebanon Police Department for inclusion with their food baskets for distribution to the community. A large portion of the cost of each stuffed animal was donated to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Any S.A.L. member out there with administrative talents?
We are in need of a S.A.L. adjutant – if interested, call me at 541-401-0386 (personal cell number) and I will be happy to explain the duties thereof. For the coming year, we invite new and current S.A.L. members to attend our meetings. It will be a great opportunity for fostering a sense of brotherhood, information sharing, and overall participating in a community-oriented patriotic organization. For those interested, we are considering forming a S.A.L. Color Guard and possibly re-establishing a Drum & Bugle Corps for participation in future parades and Post functions. On behalf of the S.A.L., I wish you the best for the coming year. Happy Holidays!
Ray Novencido –
S.A.L. Commander salcommander@santiampost51.org
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AUX. MEMBERSHIP
Ladies – National has raised our dues by $4.00. We will be voting at our January 17th General Meeting if we are going to raise our dues to compensate for this loss of revenue, which pays for our many programs. Attend – Voice your opinion – VOTE!
Mary Lou Chewning
Membership Secretary membership@santiampost51.org
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CLUB 51 NOTES
Hope you all had a great Holiday. I hope this year will be better for all the country. Join us for the bowl games in January and bring your favorite snacks – the Club will bring in some goodies, too. We will have a change in the Friday night music, on January 13th and February 24th we will have Jefferson Park Band – no karaoke. Trying a new thing and hope you will enjoy this, if not just let us know. February 5th brings Super Bowl Sunday with a “Great Chili Cook-Off.” There will be prize money at stake so come join the fun, taste the food, and have a drink. On February 11th we will have T-bone steak (cooked to order) so hope you know this will take time. Have a glass of wine and enjoy your meal.
Doris Fuller – Club Manager
manager@santiampost51.org
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VA&R NEWS
We had a nice turnout for the October 20th luncheon; 21 veterans and 24 JROTC members. We greatly appreciated the items donated for the Roseburg Gift Shop for Christmas. These as well as the October cookies were delivered by Mary Lou and Fred Chewning. The November cookies were delivered by Ric Olson. Many thanks to all of you.
Thanks to the ladies of the 7th Day Adventist Church and the ladies of the Linn County Grange for the many lap robes and to Judy Marrs for the flowers that graced the tables during the luncheon. The next visitation from the Roseburg veterans will be on February 16, 2012.
Nancy Simmons –
Aux. VA&R Chair
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NOVEMBER BAZAAR THANKS
Thanks to these veteran-friendly stores that let us advertise our Christmas Bazaar – Megafoods, Sears, H&N Chevron, Hyer Convenience and Shell station, Rite-Aid and Hirum’s Barber Shop.
Jean Stenburg - Chairman
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V.V.A Greetings
Thank you to all of our customers who have supported us by attending our steak and shrimp dinner. We have made a change in our menu selection to give you something a little different for dinner. Starting January 21st we will be serving a dinner of roast pork and potatoes with tossed green salad, mixed vegetables, apple sauce and dessert, or if you prefer we will also be serving a shrimp dinner, fried or sautéed with all the trimmings for the low cost of only $10.00 for ether dinner. I hope you all enjoy our change and please give us some feedback.
Ric Olson - President
Vietnam Veterans of America
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CLUB HOURS
SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. MON-THURS 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. FRI-SAT 9:00p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
HAPPY HOUR SATURDAY – THURSDAY 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. FRIDAY 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
DINNER PRICES Friday Night - $6.50 to $7.75 Saturday Night Cook’s Choice – $8.00 Prime Rib - $13.00 VVA Sat. Dinner – $10.00 - $13.00 Auxiliary Sat. Dinner - $8.00
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Did You Know?
Approximately 141 million Valentine's Day cards are exchanged annually, making Valentine's Day the second most popular card-sending holiday after Christmas.
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