“FOR GOD AND COUNTRY”
Veterans Serving America
Since 1919
Paul Stewart Irwin Post 136 Monthly Newsletter –Aug. 2009
http://www.al136.com/
American Legion Family:
Special Thank You to Members of Post 136:
Dan Cane has requested his thanks be published to the entire post for the generous gift of a scooter that has been purchased. This scooter has given him back his mobility and if you look close, you can see him motoring across town to the Legion. Dan, on behalf of the members, we thank you for the many years of service to our Post and hope you enjoy for many years.
Flag Retirement Program: We have not had any takers on the offer to replace any 3x5 flag in the community. This is just a reminder we have the flags and if you see an individual or business flying a flag that is in need of retirement, to let us know and we will provide one free of charge.
Final Fireworks Update: Last month we gave the approximate amount of money we made on the fireworks sales and it turns out that the $2450 was the final figure. We have taken note and will be making changes this next year to reduce some of the expense so we can get into some real money. As was discussed, the money was first to be used to reduce or eliminate our debt. With the fireworks money and the recent Canteen payment, we have enough to completely eliminate our post debt and the final payment on the new AC and heating units will be made shortly.
Scholarship update: The Executive Board met and has come up with the criteria for our first Paul Stewart Irwin-American Legion Post 136 scholarship. Details will come out as the application requirements are firmed up. The amount of the scholarship will be $1,000 and member children and grandchildren will be the first criteria for acceptance. Stay tuned and if you have a child getting ready for college, this may give you a hand up.
Early Bird Dinner will be held Sept. 26. Social hour will be from 5-6 pm with dinner served till 7:30. Menu will be announced when we figure it out. For those of you that do not know what this is, it’s an incentive for all members to get their 2010 dues paid now. If you pay before Sept 26, or at the dinner, you eat free. If you are a life member, you eat free forever. The earlier we get our membership in, the better it is for our post, so please cough it up and lets get a jump on the numbers.
Old Settlers Update-IMPORTANT:
We need your tickets and money in as soon as possible. The drawing for the $300 and $200 first place drawing is Sunday, Aug 16. Of course you are always welcome to turn the money in after the drawing but I recommend you do not let those you sold them to know. If you have more money than brains and turn your own in after the drawing, thanks for the donation.
Schedule of events:
· Booth down town selling water, pop, T-shirts and the Legion will be on Friday noon to 11pm, and Sat. 8am to close at about 11pm
· Breakfast at the post from 8-10 on Sat. This will be a buffet style breakfast and a great way to start before the parade at 11am. The ALR will be leading the parade again this year.
· Horseshoe tournament Sat and Sun starting at 1pm. Trophies will be awarded.
· Coney Island-see attached flyer-This is not your normal burger we will be selling.
· ‘Autumn Knights’ will be playing out at the pavilion from 6-10. 50’s and 60’s music. (no, not the age of the band). Pick up a flyer at the post and pass around. Its time we pick up some business from down town.
· Sunday breakfast and raffle drawing.
This is a great time to come out for some fun and support the post at the same time.
STILL LOOKING FOR BOOTH HELP. ONLY NEED A COUPLE HOURS OF YOUR TIME TO MAN OR WOMEN THE BOOTH. PLEASE GET BACK TO ME IF YOU HAVE A FEW HOURS TO HELP. EASY DUTY AND THE PAY IS GREAT.
Veterans Appreciation Day:
Your ALR is sponsoring a Veterans Appreciation Day on Sept. 12. While this is sponsored by the ALR, it is a full post and, in fact, a day for all veterans (thus the name). All area vets, those active at McConnell and other Posts are invited. A flyer will be out on this later. This is not to be considered a big fundraiser. We are looking at covering costs and that is all. Everything will be very reasonably priced and there will be things for kids to do if you wish to bring the family. The Mulvane Dj’s will be playing at our pavilion in the evening. Mark this one down.
Meeting note: Due to Labor Day falling on the 7th of Sept. all our normally scheduled meetings are out of whack. See the calendar below for the dates and times.
No E-board or BOG meeting scheduled in Aug due to the late meeting in Sept.
AUG
3 7:00 American Legion Mtg.
3 7:00 Ladies Auxiliary Mtg
9 1:30 SAL Mtg
3:00 ALR Mtg
15-16 Old Settlers weekend
ALR-Woodland Park
28-30 ALR State Rally
SEPTEMBER
3 6:00 BOG Mtg
7 Labor Day
9 7:00 E-Board Mtg
12 12-? Veterans Appreciation Day
13 1:30 SAL Mtg
3:00 ALR Mtg
14 7:00 American Legion Mtg
7:00 Ladies Auxiliary Mtg
18 7:00 POW/MIA Recognition
24 6:00 BOG Mtg
26 5:00 Early Bird Dinner
30 7:00 E-Board Mtg
