“FOR GOD AND COUNTRY”
Veterans Serving America
Since 1919
Paul Stewart Irwin Post 136 Monthly Newsletter – May 2008
http://www.al136.com/
American Legion Family:
The open position on the Board of Governors has been filled by Dan Benson. We now have a full board and I would like to give my personal thanks to Dan for coming forward and taking on a leadership position in the Post.
Post Historian: Anyone who feels they are interested in the Post Historian position, please contact myself or any Post officer. This important position can be appointed and there is no need to hold an election. All we need is for someone that would like to take part in recording our activities during the year.
Rick Johnson our past Historian has for the second year in a row, won at District for his work on the 2007/2008 history book of our Post. His efforts were honored last year with an honorable mention at National, and the book he (and it is absolutely necessary I say he and Nancy) put together this year, far exceeds anything we have ever had at Post 136. If anyone is interested in the Historian position, take a look at the History book that is on the display case in the dining room. You will learn from the Master.
Department Convention will be held May 16-18, in Great Bend. We have our delegate count filled but it is not too late to make plans to attend if you are interested. Details are in the latest Sunflower. John Thomas, 2007-2008 5th District Commander, will be running for Dept. Master at Arms. Post 136 continues to supply leaders.
American Legion Leadership College will take place at Cloud County Community College in Concordia, June 6-8. Cost is $40 but most meals and the room is free assuming you stay at the dorms. This is open to all Legion family members and is a great opportunity to learn about the Legion and its programs. Contract Terry Knight if interested.
Post 136 baseball caps are available in 2 styles and three colors at the post. The red/white/blue caps have been requested numerous times, and the others are black or deep blue. Cost is $10 ea. for your choice. Should have plenty so stop by and buy.
New Member package: We have put together a small welcome package for all new members. It consists of a welcome letter, officer list with contact numbers of Legion, Auxiliary, SAL and ALR leadership, copy of our menu’s with meal times, calendar of events, and a $5 coupon good for a reduced price on a meal. We also make sure a member presents the package to the new member and welcome them to the post. If you know of a new member or recruited a new member, come to the meetings and pick up a package to present to them.
Post Appreciation Day: Keep Saturday, May 31 open. We are going to have a day to show our appreciation to the membership for all of the work, donations, and time that have allowed us to remodel the post. We will be having our annual Rib feed that day, along with 2 for 1 drinks, horseshoes, and the Mulvane DJ’s will play that evening. There may be a few other things going on that will help recognize everyone’s efforts. The Ribs will cook all day, so come by the post, bring the family and enjoy the day.
Memorial Day Schedule of Events:
Sat. May 10-Meet at cemetery 9am to uncover and mark flagpole holes. If anyone has a metal detector please bring it. If we have more than one or two, this will be a fast project.
Friday, May 23-Meet at cemetery 5pm to assist Auxiliary in placing flags and crosses on all Veteran graves. Will head back to post for dinner.
Memorial Day, May 26- Meet at post 5:30am. We will load flags, plaques, chairs, sound system, etc and go to the cemetery to raise the Ave of Flags. Afterward we will return to the post for breakfast.
Ceremony begins at 11am.
Memorial Day 6pm-Meet at cemetery to bring down flags and poles, then back to post to fold flags.
NEEDED: We need volunteers for holding Colors, and for the rifle squad. Please let me, or better yet, Andy Webb, Sgt at Arms know you are interested in taking part.
This is the most important and meaningful ceremony we hold each year. The community comes out and the meaning of the day must not be lost.
ALR News:
Due to Mothers Day, this months ALR meeting will be held on Saturday, May 10 at 1pm.
If you enjoy the new TV in the smoking dining area, please thank the ALR. They donated the money.
Mothers Day is Sunday. If you come to breakfast, you will be presented a flower by the Commander. Now who wouldn’t want a piece of that action?
Rick
Commander
Veterans Serving America
Since 1919
Paul Stewart Irwin Post 136 Monthly Newsletter – May 2008
http://www.al136.com/
American Legion Family:
The open position on the Board of Governors has been filled by Dan Benson. We now have a full board and I would like to give my personal thanks to Dan for coming forward and taking on a leadership position in the Post.
Post Historian: Anyone who feels they are interested in the Post Historian position, please contact myself or any Post officer. This important position can be appointed and there is no need to hold an election. All we need is for someone that would like to take part in recording our activities during the year.
Rick Johnson our past Historian has for the second year in a row, won at District for his work on the 2007/2008 history book of our Post. His efforts were honored last year with an honorable mention at National, and the book he (and it is absolutely necessary I say he and Nancy) put together this year, far exceeds anything we have ever had at Post 136. If anyone is interested in the Historian position, take a look at the History book that is on the display case in the dining room. You will learn from the Master.
Department Convention will be held May 16-18, in Great Bend. We have our delegate count filled but it is not too late to make plans to attend if you are interested. Details are in the latest Sunflower. John Thomas, 2007-2008 5th District Commander, will be running for Dept. Master at Arms. Post 136 continues to supply leaders.
American Legion Leadership College will take place at Cloud County Community College in Concordia, June 6-8. Cost is $40 but most meals and the room is free assuming you stay at the dorms. This is open to all Legion family members and is a great opportunity to learn about the Legion and its programs. Contract Terry Knight if interested.
Post 136 baseball caps are available in 2 styles and three colors at the post. The red/white/blue caps have been requested numerous times, and the others are black or deep blue. Cost is $10 ea. for your choice. Should have plenty so stop by and buy.
New Member package: We have put together a small welcome package for all new members. It consists of a welcome letter, officer list with contact numbers of Legion, Auxiliary, SAL and ALR leadership, copy of our menu’s with meal times, calendar of events, and a $5 coupon good for a reduced price on a meal. We also make sure a member presents the package to the new member and welcome them to the post. If you know of a new member or recruited a new member, come to the meetings and pick up a package to present to them.
Post Appreciation Day: Keep Saturday, May 31 open. We are going to have a day to show our appreciation to the membership for all of the work, donations, and time that have allowed us to remodel the post. We will be having our annual Rib feed that day, along with 2 for 1 drinks, horseshoes, and the Mulvane DJ’s will play that evening. There may be a few other things going on that will help recognize everyone’s efforts. The Ribs will cook all day, so come by the post, bring the family and enjoy the day.
Memorial Day Schedule of Events:
Sat. May 10-Meet at cemetery 9am to uncover and mark flagpole holes. If anyone has a metal detector please bring it. If we have more than one or two, this will be a fast project.
Friday, May 23-Meet at cemetery 5pm to assist Auxiliary in placing flags and crosses on all Veteran graves. Will head back to post for dinner.
Memorial Day, May 26- Meet at post 5:30am. We will load flags, plaques, chairs, sound system, etc and go to the cemetery to raise the Ave of Flags. Afterward we will return to the post for breakfast.
Ceremony begins at 11am.
Memorial Day 6pm-Meet at cemetery to bring down flags and poles, then back to post to fold flags.
NEEDED: We need volunteers for holding Colors, and for the rifle squad. Please let me, or better yet, Andy Webb, Sgt at Arms know you are interested in taking part.
This is the most important and meaningful ceremony we hold each year. The community comes out and the meaning of the day must not be lost.
ALR News:
Due to Mothers Day, this months ALR meeting will be held on Saturday, May 10 at 1pm.
If you enjoy the new TV in the smoking dining area, please thank the ALR. They donated the money.
Mothers Day is Sunday. If you come to breakfast, you will be presented a flower by the Commander. Now who wouldn’t want a piece of that action?
Rick
Commander
