“FOR GOD AND COUNTRY”
Veterans Serving America
Since 1919
Paul Stewart Irwin Post 136 Monthly Newsletter –Sept. 2008
http://www.al136.com/
American Legion Family:
My thanks to Vice Commander Bill Logan for again leading our meeting while I was out on business. I am hoping it will be the last meeting I miss but it’s a good feeling to know the post is in good hands. I will be traveling for the next three weeks but should be back for the Oct. meeting.
Old Settlers:
Have to once again thank all who participated and helped the post move forward with the selling of your drawing tickets. With over $4,900 we can move forward and with 1500 tickets sold by Dave and Margine Leach, we have had one of our best years in some time. A lot of people spent a lot of time making this a success for our post.
Early Bird dinner has been move from this month to Oct. 18 due to a conflict.
Auxiliary Fund Raiser:
Oct. 4, your Ladies Auxiliary will be holding a fundraiser that primarily goes to directly support the veterans at the VA, Villa Maria, and some other veteran programs. This is huge for the operation of the Auxiliary and support of our sick and wounded vets.
It will start at noon with a horseshoe tournament, (sign up at the bar). Food will be served starting at 2:30 followed by a cakewalk at 5, a basket auction, and DJ’s to bring it on home into the evening.
Keep in mind: This fundraiser is primarily for those veterans that are in need. This is why we exist. Please make this one a priority so we can help the Auxiliary make them a priority. Special mention to Asonjia Stewart for being the drill sergeant on this project.
American Legion VA Tour (ALVA) will be coming to the post on Sept. 22 at 5:30. If you have questions, concerns, etc about VA benefits, come to the light dinner and talk to the reps.
National POW/MIA observance will be held at the Post during the dinner hour on Friday, Sept. 19. Like in the past years, this short ceremony will take place at 7:00 pm. If you have never had the opportunity to see the POW/MIA ceremony, you will be deeply moved and for one day it is important to honor those who have never returned and cannot be here.
Veterans Serving America
Since 1919
Paul Stewart Irwin Post 136 Monthly Newsletter –Sept. 2008
http://www.al136.com/
American Legion Family:
My thanks to Vice Commander Bill Logan for again leading our meeting while I was out on business. I am hoping it will be the last meeting I miss but it’s a good feeling to know the post is in good hands. I will be traveling for the next three weeks but should be back for the Oct. meeting.
Old Settlers:
Have to once again thank all who participated and helped the post move forward with the selling of your drawing tickets. With over $4,900 we can move forward and with 1500 tickets sold by Dave and Margine Leach, we have had one of our best years in some time. A lot of people spent a lot of time making this a success for our post.
Early Bird dinner has been move from this month to Oct. 18 due to a conflict.
Auxiliary Fund Raiser:
Oct. 4, your Ladies Auxiliary will be holding a fundraiser that primarily goes to directly support the veterans at the VA, Villa Maria, and some other veteran programs. This is huge for the operation of the Auxiliary and support of our sick and wounded vets.
It will start at noon with a horseshoe tournament, (sign up at the bar). Food will be served starting at 2:30 followed by a cakewalk at 5, a basket auction, and DJ’s to bring it on home into the evening.
Keep in mind: This fundraiser is primarily for those veterans that are in need. This is why we exist. Please make this one a priority so we can help the Auxiliary make them a priority. Special mention to Asonjia Stewart for being the drill sergeant on this project.
American Legion VA Tour (ALVA) will be coming to the post on Sept. 22 at 5:30. If you have questions, concerns, etc about VA benefits, come to the light dinner and talk to the reps.
National POW/MIA observance will be held at the Post during the dinner hour on Friday, Sept. 19. Like in the past years, this short ceremony will take place at 7:00 pm. If you have never had the opportunity to see the POW/MIA ceremony, you will be deeply moved and for one day it is important to honor those who have never returned and cannot be here.
We have a number of POW’s that are members of Post 136 and that service cannot be forgotten.
Brick work needed:
We are looking to build a permanent, brick, flag retirement burn receptacle that can be also be used for other events. It will be minimum cost since we only have to purchase the mortar and the firebrick lining. What we need is someone skilled at laying some brick to help us build it. If anyone knows how to do some brickwork and is willing to donate a few hours, please let me know. We are looking to do this in Oct so it will be ready by our flag retirement ceremony on Veterans Day.
5th District Homecoming for the 5th District Commander, President, and SAL Commander will be on Oct 4 at Post 256 in Wichita. An RSVP is required to plan the meal and the cost is $15. Anyone interested can pick up a form at the post or see Terry Knight.
High School Oratorical contest, Boys and Girls State:
If you have a high school age child, or know people that do, now is the time to consider scholarship opportunities with the American Legion. The Oratorical contest, held in Feb, is the chance to win a scholarship up to $18,000 base on your knowledge of our Constitution. Boys and Girls State is an opportunity to learn about our government and the workings of our lawmakers without the influence of public schools. The post will sponsor and pay for these opportunities. Please get the word out and lets try to find a candidate for the Oratorical (we can sponsor 1) or Boys/Girls State (We will sponsor as many as we get and pay the $300 fee). Contact our Service Officer, Tom Knight for details or myself.
New Dishwashing list is posted for the last quarter. This once every couple of month’s chore has saved us a lot of money and we need to continue. Please sign up for a fun Friday. List is in the kitchen.
PATRIOT GUARD HIGHWAY DEDICATION:
While wrapping this up, the City of Mulvane called me to let us know there will be a ceremony to dedicate Hwy 53 as the Patriot Guard Hwy, on Oct 23 at 3pm. The Secretary of Transportation, Mayor, Commissioners, etc will be there, and of course members of the Patriot Guard are invited. It will take place just pass the RR tracks on 53 heading out of Mulvane. More will be out on this as we get closer. All members of the PG are invited. Ted Powers’ wife, Betty, will also be there. Ted was the State Representative that introduced and pushed for the bill before his death last spring.
Rick-Commander
Brick work needed:
We are looking to build a permanent, brick, flag retirement burn receptacle that can be also be used for other events. It will be minimum cost since we only have to purchase the mortar and the firebrick lining. What we need is someone skilled at laying some brick to help us build it. If anyone knows how to do some brickwork and is willing to donate a few hours, please let me know. We are looking to do this in Oct so it will be ready by our flag retirement ceremony on Veterans Day.
5th District Homecoming for the 5th District Commander, President, and SAL Commander will be on Oct 4 at Post 256 in Wichita. An RSVP is required to plan the meal and the cost is $15. Anyone interested can pick up a form at the post or see Terry Knight.
High School Oratorical contest, Boys and Girls State:
If you have a high school age child, or know people that do, now is the time to consider scholarship opportunities with the American Legion. The Oratorical contest, held in Feb, is the chance to win a scholarship up to $18,000 base on your knowledge of our Constitution. Boys and Girls State is an opportunity to learn about our government and the workings of our lawmakers without the influence of public schools. The post will sponsor and pay for these opportunities. Please get the word out and lets try to find a candidate for the Oratorical (we can sponsor 1) or Boys/Girls State (We will sponsor as many as we get and pay the $300 fee). Contact our Service Officer, Tom Knight for details or myself.
New Dishwashing list is posted for the last quarter. This once every couple of month’s chore has saved us a lot of money and we need to continue. Please sign up for a fun Friday. List is in the kitchen.
PATRIOT GUARD HIGHWAY DEDICATION:
While wrapping this up, the City of Mulvane called me to let us know there will be a ceremony to dedicate Hwy 53 as the Patriot Guard Hwy, on Oct 23 at 3pm. The Secretary of Transportation, Mayor, Commissioners, etc will be there, and of course members of the Patriot Guard are invited. It will take place just pass the RR tracks on 53 heading out of Mulvane. More will be out on this as we get closer. All members of the PG are invited. Ted Powers’ wife, Betty, will also be there. Ted was the State Representative that introduced and pushed for the bill before his death last spring.
Rick-Commander
