Exam Nov 2010 | Santiampost51

VOL. 62 ISSUE 6          CLICK HERE FOR BACK ISSUE'S               Nov./ Dec. 2010
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Post #51 2010-2011                     S.A.L. 2010-2011                   Auxiliary 2010-2011
Commander: John Green        Commander: Jim Beck          President: Karen Johnson
Adjutant: Ray Johnson                                                           Secetary: Charline Shirley
Chaplain: Jerry  Patton                                                               Chaplain: Not Filled
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Commander's Message

As the last month of the year approaches, December brings the Christmas season, cold weather and the snow. (My how I love this time of year), All the joyous music makes me want to sing. So at this time, I would like take a few minutes of your time to sing for you a favorite Christmas song. (With some help from my friends.)

Our Commander Singing White Christmas

MY WIFE "BETTY" AND I WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR

Now on a more serious note:

November had a special day, November 11th - Veterans Day. the Post provided a Veterans breakfast for all our members and the public. Our veteran of the year, Some of the local grade schools had assemblies and a dinner honoring Veterans Day. The Post donated American Flags to be given to the students. this is an excellent way for our Post to promote Americanism.

I would like to talk for a minute about Saturday night dances. As most of you probably know, we lose money on these dances and have for some time. Coupled with that, we are paying bands for 4 hours and nearly everyone leaves before the 11:30 quitting time of the band. So the band is being paid for time after most people have left. We are getting older and most of us don’t stay up as late as we used to. Anyway, I am doing two things about this situation. First, I have asked our club manager to move the starting time for the bands to 7:00 pm from 7:30pm. As our meal times have been 5:00 to 7:00pm, the bands will start immediately at the conclusion of meal time and will play until 11:00 pm. I am also in the process of organizing an entertainment committee to assist in reviewing our dance policies as well as other entertainment issues that may arise. I’m not saying we have to make a profit on dances or break even, but we do need to try reducing the losses as they are very significant for the full year.

There will not be a General meeting December 21th. This is when we have our Post and Auxiliary Christmas party.

The Post Christmas baskets will be prepared at the Post just before Christmas. We intend to provide for as many local, needy, Iraqi Vets families as is possible. The food donation box needs a little attention, donations have been kind of slim.

Lastly, all members are encouraged to tyy this year to bring in at least one new member.Membership is the lifeblood of any organization any reduction in our rolls means a reduction in our income and a reduction in the services we can offer if you have a friend or neighbor who might be eligible for the Legion, SAL or Auxiliary, please invite them to look us over.
Thank you,
John Green Commander commander@santiampost51.org

	PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE NOV. / DEC. 2010 My vacation has ended and I am very glad to be home. The visit to Flanders Fields and the museum in Ieper, Belgium was a wonderful experience. The people of Belgium have continued to honor all the many veterans who lost their lives there. They even buried the German men and keep their graves beautiful too. They make poppy wreaths and place them on the monuments in the cemeteries and also place small poppy cards on graves. Names of those killed were chiseled into the walls around the cities and on monuments in city parks. They truly honor the sacrifice of lives given to keep them free. Visiting the grave of John McCrae was very special. The tour guide always has someone read his poem, “In Flanders Fields”. I was very honored that he allowed me to read it. Our Harvest Ball is over, which signals holiday time is approaching rapidly. We are making plans to help our Legion with food baskets for the needy. We are now collecting NEW items for the Christmas Gift Shop at the Roseburg V.A.M.C. November is Membership month. Make things easy, come to the Early Bird Dinner, pay your dues and enjoy the free dinner. If you can not make it, get those dues in the mail. It’s your dues that help to support the many things we do for our Veterans, their families and our community projects. On Nov. 16th, prior to the Auxiliary General meeting, we will be visited by the Girls’ State Citizens and their parents to enjoy a punch and cookies reception, beginning at 6:30 pm. Please join us to meet these special young women. The Veterans will be coming from Roseburg Hospital Dec. 2nd for lunch. Come down to the Post and have lunch and wish them a Merry Christmas. Happy Holidays to all of you, Jean Thompson, President

Christmas baskets will be prepared at the Post just before Christmas. We intend to provide for as many local, needy, Iraqi Vets families as is possible. The food donation box needs a little attention, donations have been kind of slim. "CLUB 51" NOTES A busy Holiday season is upon us at your American Legion Post getting off to a fine start with the Early Bird Dinner on Nov. 4th and the big USO Dance and Prime Rib dinner on the 6th. Be sure to invite all your friends and neighbors down for a fun evening. It’s a membership drive, open to the public and all are welcome. The Veteran’s Banquet will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at the Albany Eagles Club with cocktails at 6:00pm and dinner at 7:00. We will be having a pancake breakfast before the parade to be served from 7:00 ‘til 10 am. Next comes the Christmas Bazaar, Nov. 19 & 20th. The Bazaar opens at 9 am both days, please come down and get started on your Xmas shopping. You’ll want to join us for Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 25. We’ll begin serving at noon, all the traditional goodies, turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, gravy and rolls will be provided so bring your favorite holiday side dish or dessert to share and enjoy a good meal.We will be open that day from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. Happy Thanksgiving to all our members! We’ll be having a party for the Civil War game on Dec. 4th with drink specials and munchies. Come down and cheer on your team. Dave Roe and the crab cookers are planning the annual crab feed. It's set for December 11th. and after checking the crab at our own crab farm in the Pacific, looks like everything is set to go. Watch for an update in a week. ************************************************************************************** Dec. 21th. Post and Auxiliary Christmas Party and Dinner. 6:00 PM Baked Ham - Scallop Potatoes - Broccoli Normandy and Dinner Roll Tossed Salad and Dessert $5.00 Gift exchange: Man for Man Woman for Woman $10.00 Max Value ************************************************************************************** Be sure to join us for great lunches, dinners. and breakfast on Sundays. Because of charges to the club, we will no longer be able to run your credit or debit card for less than $10. Sorry for any inconvenience. Thank You Doris and Vicki VETERAN AFFAIRS & REHABILITATION The Axiliary is collecting new articles to send to the Roseburg VA facility for their annual Gift Shop. Patients choose from these gifts for members of their family for Christmas and they are then wrapped and shipped in time for Christmas. For a complete list of articles needed, please refer to page 7 of the Oregon Legionnaire or contact Mary Lou at (541)258-5537. We must have these items by Nov. 12th. Please leave items in the Auxiliary room. Thank you in advance for your donations as they are greatly appreciated. On Dec. 2nd, we will host the patients from Roseburg VA facility for a luncheon for their Christmas outing. I will be requesting pies for that occasion later in the month of November. Our Veterans at Roseburg include temporary hospital, nursing home and Alzheimer patients. For whatever reason their stay, they need our thought, prayers and support.Thank you, Mary Lou Chewning LET’S PLAY CARDS We could use more pinochle players. We play at the American Legion Post every Saturday night in the Auxiliary room. We start playing at 7:00 pm, play 6 games and are generally done by 10:00 pm. If you have any questions, please call; Dorothy McCarthy, (541)451-2697 DOOR MONITORS Sometimes there will be a person at the door asking to see your membership card. Please don’t be upset when you are asked to show your card. You should be proud to be a member of the greatest veteran’s group. We have to ask, because there are some people coming in that don’t qualify to be members. This puts our Post in jeopardy. This doesn’t stop you from bringing in guests as long as you are present. Adjutant, Ray Johnson Adjutant Report Membership Dues Just a reminder,dues are due for the year 2011 according to our bylaws: If Your dues are not paid by January 1, you are delinquent. To all members Everyone knows I've been asking for copies of our members DD-214. This is important for our records. If you haven't dropped off your copy yet, please do so. This also applies to our S.A.L members. This is a little more difficult. We need the paper work on your father, grandfather, etc. Thank you. Ray Johnson, Adjutant Key Cards - If you requested a key card, they will be left behind the bar. Please pick them up there. If they are left over 4 months after being requested they will be return to inventory. Used Ink Cartridges We are still saving ink cartridges. Please bring them and put them in the box in the back hallway over the coat rack. Taps - Our sincerest condolences to the families of our departed comrades: If you have any information on someone not on this list please forward to post adjutant's office. Call 541 451-135 or E-mail adjutant@santiampost51.org ESSAY CONTEST The title for this year’s contest is; “How Can I Encourage My Friends to Show Pride in Being an American?” The contest is open to all school age children from 3rd grade through high school including all public, private and home-schoolers. Cash prizes will be awarded as well as a $50 Honorarium in the winner’s name to the National President’s Scholarship fund. Rules are available at the Post and contest entry forms are available from Frankie Gray. (541)259-2274 News From the Cookie Bakers On October 17th 151 dozen cookies were made by six volunteering Auxiliary members and one junior member. 75 dozen went to the Roseburg VA Clinic . The "Cookie Bake Cupboard" is empty. Donations of flour, brown and white sugars, oatmeal, peanut butter, shortening, chocolate chips, coconut and nuts will be appreciated as well as cookie dough, cash and HELP. Updates Greetings: the Auxiliary will have their New Year's Day smorgasboard in conjunction with the Tom and Jerry Party. January 1st 2011

POST EXAMINER (UPDATES) Nov./Dec.2011

New "News" and Updates

This page will be an update of events, activities and happenings at our club.

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AUXILIARY

NEW "NEWS" Nov. 7-11

MEMBERSHIP: Ladies if your 2012 dues are not paid by Dec. 31, 2011 your key card will not work. To avoid this inconvenience, pay your dues NOW! Avoid the hassle and you will also make the Post Adjutant happy. Less work for him!

Dues have been coming in pretty good, but we still need about 200 more for our goal. Please help your Auxiliary by paying your dues as soon as possible. I know I sound like a broken record, but it is important to keep your dues current.

National voted to raise our dues $4.00 starting for the year 2013. We will be voting on this at our Nov. 22nd meeting. This is a very important matter, so if you can attend, please do so. Meeting starts at 7:00pm.

Thank you so much for those who have paid your dues. Exercise your privilege, and stop by for a Post meal, play a game, or just for a visit.

Mary Lou Chewning

Membership Secetary

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Club 51

New "NEWS" Nov. 14-11

The Crab feed scheduled for December 10th. has been cancelled due to the season being delayed a few weeks.

A new date has been scheduled for January 14th. 2012

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- December Snow Story -

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