American Legion Family:
My apologies for the timing of the June newsletter. I was traveling out of state the first week of July and am just now getting caught up. This will be a compressed version of the normal newsletter and will be back on track next month.
New air conditioners have been installed and our loan is secured. If you have been up the post lately you will notice the comfort level has been greatly enhanced. Roof repairs will begin as soon as the roofing company can get to us. Ironically, all the rain that leaks through our roof is the reason the job is slow starting.
Phil Horner managed to negotiate and donate enough to the air conditioning that we did not need to spend the entire amount borrowed. It was discussed by the BOG and E-board, that as soon as we are assured there are no hidden fees or costs we do not expect with the roof replacement, the extra monies will go for continued post improvements with a new ceiling grid and tiles having the highest priority and then moving out to the bar area for more improvements.
Our annual Early Bird Dinner will be held on July 28, at 6:00PM. If you are not familiar with this, the concept is simple. Your membership is valid from Jan 1 to Dec 31. In an effort to jump-start the next membership year, if you pay your dues on or before July 28, you eat free. Life members are also welcome to eat and watch everyone else pay their dues. This applies to SAL and Auxiliary also. It’s a good way to get a meal, and be caught up for next year.
We are also trying to schedule Capt. Kate Watts-Harness. She is a nurse in Iraq that we are sending clothes to for the wounded. Her presentation is based on what really goes on in a combat hospital. This has not been confirmed as yet, but will be trying to tie it up. There may also be a dance following dinner.
Come out and make it an enjoyable evening.
Mud volleyball talked about last month has been delayed. The logistics were not coming together to pull this off in the time frame we had, so it has been scratched from the calendar for the time being.
A motion to sell one pool table was made at the general meeting. The tables are not a very large source of income and it was felt selling one would make room for more tables and chairs. The motion was defeated and Seth has agreed to set up some pool tournaments to generate more activity. The first one is scheduled for this Thursday, July 12 at 6:00pm. There are fliers at the post with the details. Entry fee is $5.00.
Seth has also set up a Shish-Kabob and Margarita night for Wed., July 11 at 6:00pm. For $3 you get your choice of Chicken or Beef and Margarita's on the rocks are also only $3. ($3.50 for strawberry)
A mural on the bar side of the new wall is in process of being painted by Kim Ginger. The entire project is being paid for by Dave Williams. She is well into it so if you see her painting up there, say hello. She will have all the service branches represented on the wall and it is looking fantastic. This will be a huge improvement to our post.
Auxiliary News:
Kaitlin Reed of McPherson, who we sponsored for Girls State, sent us a "thank you” letter and an account of her activities at Girls State. There were no candidates from Mulvane for the annual event.
Saturday, September 29, is the date for our Hoedown! and Cakewalk. Mark your calendars!
Four veterans at the Villa Maria were remembered on July 4 with gifts from the Auxiliary.
Old Settlers Day is coming up and all of you will be receiving your raffle tickets. I cannot over emphasize the importance to the post in the sale of the ticket you receive. This is in large part what we will have to operate on over the next year. We desperately need your help and support. Please sell or purchase for a chance to win a $250 Wal-Mart gift card (1st place), and $150 gift card for 2nd.
NOTE: Due to the way the calendar falls, there will not be a BOG/E-Board meeting until Aug. 1.
Rick Babinger
Commander-Post 136
My apologies for the timing of the June newsletter. I was traveling out of state the first week of July and am just now getting caught up. This will be a compressed version of the normal newsletter and will be back on track next month.
New air conditioners have been installed and our loan is secured. If you have been up the post lately you will notice the comfort level has been greatly enhanced. Roof repairs will begin as soon as the roofing company can get to us. Ironically, all the rain that leaks through our roof is the reason the job is slow starting.
Phil Horner managed to negotiate and donate enough to the air conditioning that we did not need to spend the entire amount borrowed. It was discussed by the BOG and E-board, that as soon as we are assured there are no hidden fees or costs we do not expect with the roof replacement, the extra monies will go for continued post improvements with a new ceiling grid and tiles having the highest priority and then moving out to the bar area for more improvements.
Our annual Early Bird Dinner will be held on July 28, at 6:00PM. If you are not familiar with this, the concept is simple. Your membership is valid from Jan 1 to Dec 31. In an effort to jump-start the next membership year, if you pay your dues on or before July 28, you eat free. Life members are also welcome to eat and watch everyone else pay their dues. This applies to SAL and Auxiliary also. It’s a good way to get a meal, and be caught up for next year.
We are also trying to schedule Capt. Kate Watts-Harness. She is a nurse in Iraq that we are sending clothes to for the wounded. Her presentation is based on what really goes on in a combat hospital. This has not been confirmed as yet, but will be trying to tie it up. There may also be a dance following dinner.
Come out and make it an enjoyable evening.
Mud volleyball talked about last month has been delayed. The logistics were not coming together to pull this off in the time frame we had, so it has been scratched from the calendar for the time being.
A motion to sell one pool table was made at the general meeting. The tables are not a very large source of income and it was felt selling one would make room for more tables and chairs. The motion was defeated and Seth has agreed to set up some pool tournaments to generate more activity. The first one is scheduled for this Thursday, July 12 at 6:00pm. There are fliers at the post with the details. Entry fee is $5.00.
Seth has also set up a Shish-Kabob and Margarita night for Wed., July 11 at 6:00pm. For $3 you get your choice of Chicken or Beef and Margarita's on the rocks are also only $3. ($3.50 for strawberry)
A mural on the bar side of the new wall is in process of being painted by Kim Ginger. The entire project is being paid for by Dave Williams. She is well into it so if you see her painting up there, say hello. She will have all the service branches represented on the wall and it is looking fantastic. This will be a huge improvement to our post.
Auxiliary News:
Kaitlin Reed of McPherson, who we sponsored for Girls State, sent us a "thank you” letter and an account of her activities at Girls State. There were no candidates from Mulvane for the annual event.
Saturday, September 29, is the date for our Hoedown! and Cakewalk. Mark your calendars!
Four veterans at the Villa Maria were remembered on July 4 with gifts from the Auxiliary.
Old Settlers Day is coming up and all of you will be receiving your raffle tickets. I cannot over emphasize the importance to the post in the sale of the ticket you receive. This is in large part what we will have to operate on over the next year. We desperately need your help and support. Please sell or purchase for a chance to win a $250 Wal-Mart gift card (1st place), and $150 gift card for 2nd.
NOTE: Due to the way the calendar falls, there will not be a BOG/E-Board meeting until Aug. 1.
Rick Babinger
Commander-Post 136
