POST EXAMINER

VOL. 64 ISSUE 4                             CLICK HERE FOR BACK ISSUE                         JUL/AUG. 2012
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Post #51 2011-2012                                    S.A.L. 2011-2012                  Auxiliary 2011-2012
Commander: Larry Williams         Commander: Ray Novencido          President: Charline Shipley    Adjutant: Ray Johnson                                                                                 Secretary: Mandy White
Chaplain: Jerry  Patton                                                                                  Chaplain: Debbie Bates
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 COMMANDER'S MESSAGE       7-1-12

  Thank You for honoring me as your new commander. First of all, I would like to thank  John Green and his crew for All of their hard work the past two years. They got a lot of things done that needed to be done.

  I would like to thank everyone involved in the Memorial  Day Celebration. It was the largest in recent years, A special thank you To Lt.Col.Mark Smith as our guest speaker and  to the JROTC for Participating . They did a fine job as always. At the recent District Caucas, we were advised that the McMinnville Post was audited twice; the major item looked at Was DD214;s Due to the Privacy Acat of a few years ago, a lot Of our DD214;s were destroyed. We need to get them back. We will be contacting the members that do not have them In our files.
Just a reminder—our annual picnic will be held August 19th at River Park.  Member, spouse and family under 18 are admitted with a current membership card. There will be a $4 charge per additional guest this year as food costs have gone up.  Come enjoy the fun and thank you for your understanding about our guests.
    We have two vacancies on the Trustee’s and one (Sgt. At-arms) Post Officer. We will be holding a special election in September at the general meeting. There are no general meetings in July or August.                              

Larry Williams
Post Commander                                                                                                    
commander@santiampost51.org                                                              Back

                               PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE    7-1-12

The Splinter & The Log: "..Why do you see the splinter that is in your friends eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? You Pretender! First take the log out of your own eye, & then you will see clearly to take the splinter out of your friends eye.." Matt 7:3-5 
   As we start a new year of leadership at the American Legion Santiam Post 51, it is imperative we have a clear vision of our purpose, mission & goals in our serving our Veteran's & Families.   I am honored & privileged to serve as President of the Auxiliary for 2012-2013. A special heart felt Thank You to all who have worked long & hard serving this past year! The RSVP has put a dollar value of $20.25hr for volunteers time. The clear visioned volunteer with the mission in view is priceless.   Have a Great & Blessed Summer with family& friends! See you in the fall!
 
Charline Shipley
Unit President
president@santiampost51.org

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              FROM THE ADJUTANT'S DESK

                         "    FREE    "
  $1,000 ACCIDENTAL DEATH POLICY

   Starting again this year, I will enclose the insurance form when I send you your membership card. Please fill it out a.s.a.p. and mail to the insurance company.The post gets points for it and you have a "FREE" policy.

                                                            Carpenters

     We have a little project that requires your skills. In the meeting room, all of the Past Commanders’ pictures are on the south wall. We have run out of room! We would like someone to install a new rail system for the pictures on the west wall. The post will pay for all of the materials needed.   Call the adjutant if you have any questions and /or would like to do this job for the post.

 Ray Johnson
 Adjutant
adjutant@santiampost51.org

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             SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION

                     Image is everything.

   With the stunning appearance of U.S. flags billowing on  the Sidewalks surrounding Post 51 during the JROTC Banquet on May 12, Memorial Day, and the Strawberry Festival Parade, our colors seem to evoke words like pride, Patriotism,glory, and respect.

  The Sons of the American Legion (S.A.L) acted on the foresight and vision of one of its members,Gary Yahn First Vice, in collaboration with the Club Manager Doris Fuller, who suggested displaying our colors on the sidewalk. The flags were given to the S.A.L. from the now defunct Jaycees organization and the S.A.L. purchased the poles and peripheral items needed to assemble flag standards. These flags serve as a reminder of those who lost their lives fighting for freedom,the Missing in Action, and also as a tribute to all veterans.
    S.A.L. members, a decision has not been made yet regarding the deadline to turn In your proof of eligibility for continued membership. A tentative deadline of Friday, September 28,2012 has been considered, so submit your documents at your earliest convenience. An ad hoc committee was established in May to determine how we can rectify the membership problem in terms of eligibility and to assist those who are having difficulty in finding proof. We will try to help you by using whatever resources are at our disposal. Concerns?
 
Ray Novencido
Squadron Commander
salcmd@santiampost51.org

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                              "  CLUB 51  "

              Just a reminder

It is summertime now and there is a
      "Dress Code" at the Legion
          (posted on the doors)
         And It will be enforced.

   Just a reminder-it is Summertime now and there is a Dress Code at the Legion (posted on the doors) It will be enforced. Also remember we are a non-partisan organization; no politics to be discussed at the bar.
We have a margarita-pounder special at 3:00 p.m.daily, tastes great on a hot day. Join us on Sunday for breakfast and a Bloody Mary
.Also, remember the annual Picnic on August 19th at River Park. We are now booking for Holiday parties. Keep us in mind, Check out our Saturday special. and have a great Summer.

Doris Fuller
Club Manager
manager@santiampost51.org

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                          AUXILIARY NEWS

                                                         MEMBERSHIP

     We will be accepting dues for 2013. As we have reported before, National increased Our dues last year and we voted for a $5.00 raise. Renewals will now be $30.00, New or reinstated $32.00 plus (if you want one) $6.00 for a key card.. and Junior Dues will remain at $5.00

Mary Lou Chewning
Membership  Secretary                                                                membership@santiampost51.org

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                                                   COOKIE BAKERS

     Once again we had a lot of wonderful donations to our cause. Our members generosity continues to overwhelm me. The donations I know about are: Helen May, Kevin and Rose McVey,Bob Scott, Shawn and Alan Johson, Dorothy McCarty Val Blanshan, Betty Green and Bev Dennis. Your donations go a long way in helping us in this endeavor. Remember, if you bring in a donation make sure to leave your name and address so we can thank you. Thank you one and all, we can not do it without your help.  If you would like to help us, Cookie Bake is always the third Monday of the month. We start at 7AM and finish around 9:30. We would Love to meet you.      Questions?? Call.

Linda Helget
Chairperson 541-258-5960

REMINDER Those of you who have donated food for any function, please pick up your dishes/ Containers, Thank You.

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                                              POPPY DAYS A BIG SUCCESS

    Thanks to the volunteers that helped with the poppy mail-out and with the distribution of poppies at Safeway; Poppy days was a big success. Generous patrons help greatly in funding our VA&R projects. The Poppy money is always dedicated strictly to helping Veterans and their families. Unit #51 thanks for following people for giving their time to this project. Mary Lou Chewning,Lucile Mitchell, Carol Rissell, Ellen Walker Sally Lowry, Chuck&Toots Lehn, Lee Lloyd, Tommy& Jean Thompson, John&Betty Green, Mary Whitney, Joan Voss, Hank Chambers, and Lee,Mandy&Jordan White.
                                                                     
Betty Green
Poppy Chairman
poppy@santiampost51.org
 

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                    WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

                     Come in to the club show us your membership card
                                      and receive a beverage on us.

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                  Sons of the American Legion

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                                   TAPS

Sadly, we have lost the following members recently. They will be missed.
If you know of someone who has passed please notify the Adjutant at adjutant@santiampost51.org. These will be posted weekly.  Thank you.

                                                           Play  Taps

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