“FOR GOD AND COUNTRY”
Veterans Serving America
Since 1919
Paul Stewart Irwin Post 136 Monthly Newsletter – October 2007
http://www.al136.com/
American Legion Family:
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO POST:
THE POST IS TAKING ADVANTAGE DURING THIS PERIOD OF ROOF AND CEILING REPAIR, TO REVIEW AND REVISE THE FOOD SERVICE PROVIDED TO OUR MEMBERS.
THE FRIDAY MEALS AND SUNDAY BREAKFAST WILL BE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHUR NOTICE. WE ARE SEARCHING FOR A NEW COOK, LOOKING AT MENU REVISIONS, PROCESS AND PERSONEL CHANGES ETC.
PLEASE BE PATIENT WITH US BECAUSE WE HOPE TO OPEN BACK UP WITH A NEW LOOK AND A NEW AND BETTER SERVICE FOR ALL OF OUR MEMBERS.
Our Monthly meeting was held Monday Oct. 1. A summary follows:
Old Business:
Multiple changes to the By-laws were unanimously voted in. The changes were read and discussed at the Sept. meeting, and approved on Monday. More will be coming.
Facilities Update:
Both pool tables have been sold and are scheduled to be picked up by Friday, Oct 5. The tables sold for $800 ea.
Veterans Serving America
Since 1919
Paul Stewart Irwin Post 136 Monthly Newsletter – October 2007
http://www.al136.com/
American Legion Family:
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO POST:
THE POST IS TAKING ADVANTAGE DURING THIS PERIOD OF ROOF AND CEILING REPAIR, TO REVIEW AND REVISE THE FOOD SERVICE PROVIDED TO OUR MEMBERS.
THE FRIDAY MEALS AND SUNDAY BREAKFAST WILL BE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHUR NOTICE. WE ARE SEARCHING FOR A NEW COOK, LOOKING AT MENU REVISIONS, PROCESS AND PERSONEL CHANGES ETC.
PLEASE BE PATIENT WITH US BECAUSE WE HOPE TO OPEN BACK UP WITH A NEW LOOK AND A NEW AND BETTER SERVICE FOR ALL OF OUR MEMBERS.
Our Monthly meeting was held Monday Oct. 1. A summary follows:
Old Business:
Multiple changes to the By-laws were unanimously voted in. The changes were read and discussed at the Sept. meeting, and approved on Monday. More will be coming.
Facilities Update:
Both pool tables have been sold and are scheduled to be picked up by Friday, Oct 5. The tables sold for $800 ea.
Work on the roof should begin this week, weather permitting. Once complete, the highest priority will be to replace the ceiling.
Plans are being considered for tables, lighting etc, for the new lounge that is being created by the pool table removal.
ALR shed is in progress. It is located in back near the pavilion. The pad has been poured and the shed itself is being built off site.
Pot holes have been filled. Much of the labor and all equipment have been donated by Greg Bauer.
New Business:
5th District Commander’s/Auxiliary President homecoming will be held at our Post home Sat., Oct. 20. There will be a social hour from 5-6. Dinner will follow. Since our own John Thomas is the 5th District Commander and our own Sheryl Carpenter is the 5th District Auxiliary President, we are honored to be hosting this event. We want as many 136 family members as we can fit into the post, to join in on the event. There will be a $15 charge for dinner. If you plan to attend, please RSVP Nancy Johnson at njohnson54@cox.net She will need to know your preference for beef or chicken It should also be noted the dining area will be non-smoking during the dinner.
The annual Post Halloween Party will be on Friday, Oct 26. The DJ’s will be playing and if you attended last year, you know what a great time this will be. Please mark this one on the calendar.
McConnell AFB retirement day will be held Oct. 27. This is a great opportunity to have an American Legion presence and we will be there. LeRoy Perkins is heading up a couple of members to represent and push the American Legion to the AF vets.
Marines Toys for Tots update:
Saturday- 3, Nov. , 2007 ...Mulvane ALR 136 is sponsoring the Wichita USMCR "Toys For Tots" pre -toy run (Wichita Bike Toy Run is Sunday , 4 Nov) please help start 2007 Marine Corp Toys For Tots toy drive off to a record start........
Saturday- 3, Nov 12 Noon -11:30 PM: ALL YOU CAN EAT - Roast Beef, Smoked Pork & Ham, meat loaf, Brats - includes fixing’s
Serving from 1 - 6 PM or until it is gone (350 lbs available)
Admission : 1 new toy and a $10 donation
Mulvane DJs playing the oldies starting at noon
POWDER RIVER BAND - LIVE 7-11 PM..all included for your admission of 1 new toy & 10 bucks
Also, Post 136 member Dave Stewart has a $1,250 diamond ring that will be raffled for $5/ticket and 6 for $20.
Auxiliary News:
Thanks to all who joined us for the Hoedown! Totals aren't in yet, but we should have enough proceeds to fund our holiday gifts and events for our Veterans. We will be sponsoring two events on Veterans Day this year. First, we will have a program at the Villa Maria for the Veterans, their families, and the staff. Following the flag retirement ceremony in the evening we will host the annual Veterans Day Dinner at the Post. We will furnish the meat and potatoes, so those attending are asked to bring side dishes and desserts. There will be a short program, so come on out and enjoy the evening!
At the November meeting we will be discussing Gift Shop at the VA and other holiday plans. All members are welcome to participate.
The Old Settlers Raffle winners were missed in last month’s newsletter. They are: $250.00 - B.J. Collett of Mulvane and $150.00 - Mike Ray of Derby.
American Legion Oratorical Contest is coming up. If you know of any high school student that would like to compete for some very good scholarship money, please contact myself or Tom Knight-Service Officer, for information.
A one-day Service officer class is scheduled for Nov.10 in Salina. This is for anyone interested in instruction on VA benefits and Legion programs. It will be from 10am to 4pm and will be held at the Post 62, located at 142 S 7th St. There is not charge, but there is a $5 soup/sandwich lunch. If interested please contact Tom Knight or myself.
Veterans Day, Nov 11, will again be honored at the post at dusk. We will be having our traditional Flag Retirement ceremonies, followed by an initiation ceremony for any member that has not yet been formally initiated into the American Legion. The initiation ceremony will be for Veteran members only. The Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting a dinner that evening and will have a short program.
