“FOR GOD AND COUNTRY”
Veterans Serving America
Since 1919
Paul Stewart Irwin Post 136 Monthly Newsletter –April 2008
http://www.al136.com/
American Legion Family:
A record meeting was held Monday evening and all business was concluded in less than one hour. If only we had a national championship game every month, we could make it a habit. But I digress.
5th District Convention will be held at the Wellington Post 90 on Apr. 19-20. Delegates were selected and we have 9 of the 11 needed. If you are planning on going, we need two more people to sign up as delegates. You do not have to be there on Sunday for the voting if you cannot stay, but we need to have 11 signed is as delegates. Please let me know if you are planning on attending and were not at the meeting Monday night.
Chaplain: Dave Stewart was nominated and elected as our new Chaplain for 2008. He will be taking over immediately and we all wish to thank him for taking this on. We are blessed to have people that will do what it takes to keep us moving forward.
Hospice of Kansas will have an informational presentation for anyone interested in this subject. They will be at the Post next Wed., April 16, at 7pm. This is open and free to everyone including the public. It is a service for you at no cost and if you know of anyone that may be in need or will have family members in need in the future; this is something you want to check out. After looking around the post, I can think of any number of members that look like they are ready right now. Please come and be informed. Other posts have been notified as well.
Memorial Day workday at the cemetery will be on May 10 at 9am. This is not hard duty and the more that are there the faster it goes. Should only take a couple of hours and consists of locating and uncovering the flag pole holes that grow over in the course of the year. If you have a metal detector, we need it.
Post annual April Rib feed is scheduled for May 31. Seems like April came late this year. Must be because of leap year.
Vote to move $3,088 from the General fund and into the Building fund was approved. This money is the difference between the loan we took out on the AC and Heating system, and the actual cost. Since the loan was for post improvements, it was decided the excess should also be used for improvements. The Building fund has grown to the point we can now proceed with new bar stools, flat screen TV in the new lounge area, and begin with the continuing improvements in the bar. (Bar top, plumbing, shelves, refrig/freezer etc). Some will happen soon, others will wait, but rest assured the money will be put to good use and the improvements will be of high quality.
Boys State and Children & Youth: The Post has sponsored a student for the American Legion Boys State program. He is from Maize and we paid his way. Also a vote to make a $200 donation to the Highway Patrol scholarship fund to pay college fees for the children of fallen troopers was made and approved.
American Legion Leadership College is scheduled for June 7 and 8 in Concordia. It cost $40 and you need to pre-register if you are interested. Contact Adjutant Terry Knight for information and registration.
American Legion Riders have voted to pay the Legion dues for any soldier that is deployed. It again shows the Riders believe in Legion first.
Auxiliary Officers:
Officers were elected at the April meeting. Serving you for 08-09 are:
President: Jackie Johnson
1st Vice: Sheryl Carpenter
2nd Vice: Asonjia Stewart
Treasurer: Nancy Johnson
Secretary: Monica McDaniel
Historian: Nina Somers
Sgt. at Arms: Monika Barshney
Chaplain: Janet Logan
Financial and Canteen summary reports are posted on the bulletin board for membership to see. Bring questions to officers or BOG.
The Post has never looked as good as it does right now. The floor in the back was the result of an extreme make over by people that do not want to be mentioned. I will honor that, but when you see them, thank them. You know who it is.
To that end, I remind everyone; we have spent a lot of time, money and have accepted the generous offerings of multiple members. Everyone is working hard to make this a 1st class facility. It is up to the rest of us to make sure it stays that way. Please do not overlook the opportunity to tell someone who is disrespecting our post, to make it right, or leave. We have gone too far to let it go back. Be proud of our members and what has been done.
Rick Babinger
Commander
Veterans Serving America
Since 1919
Paul Stewart Irwin Post 136 Monthly Newsletter –April 2008
http://www.al136.com/
American Legion Family:
A record meeting was held Monday evening and all business was concluded in less than one hour. If only we had a national championship game every month, we could make it a habit. But I digress.
5th District Convention will be held at the Wellington Post 90 on Apr. 19-20. Delegates were selected and we have 9 of the 11 needed. If you are planning on going, we need two more people to sign up as delegates. You do not have to be there on Sunday for the voting if you cannot stay, but we need to have 11 signed is as delegates. Please let me know if you are planning on attending and were not at the meeting Monday night.
Chaplain: Dave Stewart was nominated and elected as our new Chaplain for 2008. He will be taking over immediately and we all wish to thank him for taking this on. We are blessed to have people that will do what it takes to keep us moving forward.
Hospice of Kansas will have an informational presentation for anyone interested in this subject. They will be at the Post next Wed., April 16, at 7pm. This is open and free to everyone including the public. It is a service for you at no cost and if you know of anyone that may be in need or will have family members in need in the future; this is something you want to check out. After looking around the post, I can think of any number of members that look like they are ready right now. Please come and be informed. Other posts have been notified as well.
Memorial Day workday at the cemetery will be on May 10 at 9am. This is not hard duty and the more that are there the faster it goes. Should only take a couple of hours and consists of locating and uncovering the flag pole holes that grow over in the course of the year. If you have a metal detector, we need it.
Post annual April Rib feed is scheduled for May 31. Seems like April came late this year. Must be because of leap year.
Vote to move $3,088 from the General fund and into the Building fund was approved. This money is the difference between the loan we took out on the AC and Heating system, and the actual cost. Since the loan was for post improvements, it was decided the excess should also be used for improvements. The Building fund has grown to the point we can now proceed with new bar stools, flat screen TV in the new lounge area, and begin with the continuing improvements in the bar. (Bar top, plumbing, shelves, refrig/freezer etc). Some will happen soon, others will wait, but rest assured the money will be put to good use and the improvements will be of high quality.
Boys State and Children & Youth: The Post has sponsored a student for the American Legion Boys State program. He is from Maize and we paid his way. Also a vote to make a $200 donation to the Highway Patrol scholarship fund to pay college fees for the children of fallen troopers was made and approved.
American Legion Leadership College is scheduled for June 7 and 8 in Concordia. It cost $40 and you need to pre-register if you are interested. Contact Adjutant Terry Knight for information and registration.
American Legion Riders have voted to pay the Legion dues for any soldier that is deployed. It again shows the Riders believe in Legion first.
Auxiliary Officers:
Officers were elected at the April meeting. Serving you for 08-09 are:
President: Jackie Johnson
1st Vice: Sheryl Carpenter
2nd Vice: Asonjia Stewart
Treasurer: Nancy Johnson
Secretary: Monica McDaniel
Historian: Nina Somers
Sgt. at Arms: Monika Barshney
Chaplain: Janet Logan
Financial and Canteen summary reports are posted on the bulletin board for membership to see. Bring questions to officers or BOG.
The Post has never looked as good as it does right now. The floor in the back was the result of an extreme make over by people that do not want to be mentioned. I will honor that, but when you see them, thank them. You know who it is.
To that end, I remind everyone; we have spent a lot of time, money and have accepted the generous offerings of multiple members. Everyone is working hard to make this a 1st class facility. It is up to the rest of us to make sure it stays that way. Please do not overlook the opportunity to tell someone who is disrespecting our post, to make it right, or leave. We have gone too far to let it go back. Be proud of our members and what has been done.
Rick Babinger
Commander
