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Award Winners Shine at InstallationsDepartment of Colorado officials Pat Smith
and Lynn Cody administered oaths of office to Post 178’s newly elected Legion and Auxiliary officers at the Installation Dinner and Awards Ceremony on June 8, 2013. Similar duty for the Sons was performed by the Post’s Barb Bun-ting. Non-stop complements were overheard for Karen Black’s outstanding, homemade, full-course lasagna dinner eagerly served by Boy and Girl Scout troops. Her sister and niece, Kim and Sarah Merr, were indispensable assistants.
Pat Smith, Department Adjutant and Past Department Commander, delivered the keynote ad-dress in which he recalled many captivating memo-ries about his close personal connection with our Post over the decades. Police Officer of the Year, Detective Dave Adams of the Lakewood Police Department, delivered encouraging words about his work with at-risk youths in our community. Outgo-ing Commander Wayne McClimans ably conducted the evening’s proceedings and bid farewell by citing a poignant entry from his formerly-secret book of quotes. Outgoing officers received accolades and awards from their respective unit leaders, after which Post 178’s highest honors were bestowed.
Volume 14—Issue #1 alpost178.org July, 2013
THE AMERICAN LEGION“The Friendly Word” from “The Friendly Post”
1655 Simms Street Post 178 Lakewood, CO 80215
Steve Tomlinson and Pat Smith
Wayne McClimans
Ray Rohlfing Post 178’s “Greatest Generation” Historian
John Rabatin All Veteran’s Honor Guard (20 years service)
Bill Radunz Past SAL Commander (11 years service)
Dick Moore “Maintaining Our Legion Home”
Renee Calkum Junior Auxiliary Girls
Marlene Stecker Auxiliary Person of the Year
Faye Okeneske SAL Mother of the Year
Tom Tucker Son of the Year
Bill Radunz, SAL Dual Member of the YearDetective Dave Adams, LPD
Police Officer of the Year
Ray Rohlfing
Detective Dave Adams
Wed
nesd
ay Steve’s $5 Lunch11:00–2:00
Burger Night5:00–7:30su
nday SAL Breakfast
9:00–11:30 Mond
ay Steve’s $5 Lunch11:00–2:00 Tu
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y Steve’s $5 Lunch11:00–2:00
BINGO5:30
Cindy’s Dinner Spl.5:00–7:30
First, I would like to thank Wayne McClimans for the work he has done over the past few years. I hope to continue in his footsteps, with his help of course. Thank you Wayne.
Summer is here, and we will not hold monthly meetings in July and August. We’ll be expecting a good turn out when we get back to business in September.
Independence Day will be here soon, and I’d like to thank everyone who volunteers to help with the Post’s annual picnic in advance. We couldn’t do this without our volunteers.
Please have a safe and wonderful summer, and remember our troops. Keep them always in your prayers.
Commander’s reportSteve Tomlinson
Starting a new year with one year under my belt and hope to improve a number of
things. 2014 Dues are now being accepted. Pay now and keep your #.
This year’s Duck Race will be July 28th at 1 PM in Golden’s Vanover Park. Buy ducks at the Post for $2. Proceeds go to Child Welfare Foundation.
adjutant’s reportBill Radunz
Have a safe and fun-filled summer. See ya all in September for the next meeting. Our Annual SAL Golf Tournament had great weather and a good turnout. Thanks to all!
QUACK!! QUACK!! Our Duck Race weekend is July 27 and 28. We need volunteers to help, especially Saturday the 27th. Please see Tom Tucker or Bill Radunz for info.
Remember, it’s only a “Two Bucks-A-Duck.” We’ll also have plenty of t-shirts, hats, and baby ducks for purchase from your friendly Bartender or SAL Officer. It all goes to a great cause and we’re going to try to go national with it.
All right guys, we need you to step up to the line on this one. I know it is bad timing, but our 1st Annual Conrad West Horseshoe Tournament is also scheduled for Saturday the 27th, at 1:00 PM. It’s go-ing to be a 50-50 split; half goes to Collier Hospice in Connie’s name and the other half to the winners. I’m personally asking all Son’s to step up...and that includes you SAL Riders. Fliers are up throughout the Post. Please see Tom T, Tom D, Chicago Tom, Tommy, Thomas, or your favorite Bartender to sign up.
I know this is a long one because I’m starting to get writer’s block and a cramp, so just a couple more.
Volunteer of the Month goes to Bill Radunz for his time and effort to once again put to-gether the SAL Golf Tournament. Thank you, Sir.
In closing, I’m sad to report the loss of a dynamite Son, Bennie Arledge. God’s Speed “Catfish”! This Bud’s for You!!
saL reportTom Tucker
2013 SAL Golf TournamentThanks to everyone who participated and helped make this successful event happen. We raised $2000 for Child Welfare Foundation, Fisher
House, and Colorado State Veterans Center.
VOLUNTEERS Don Archer Bill Esser
Sheri and Tom Tucker Beth and Brad Hall
Gary Fortner Mickey West
Jimmy Gibson Faye Okeneske Sue Mountain
Nancy Marshall Mark Luckett Ward Scow
Wayne McClimans George Burton
Dano and Alec Montoya
CONTRIBUTORS American Legion Post 178
Auxiliary Post 178 SAL Post 178
American Legion Post 21 Applewood Golf Course
Aspen Mortuary Nite Ize
Wildernest Jose O’Shea’s
Budweiser Coors
Shark’s Saloon The Dive Bar
Brad Hall Rob Dynes
Wayne McClimans Bill Radunz
2014 TournamentJune 13
ChapLain’s report
Please pray for these members and their families.
Sick BayNone Reported
Final Roll CallBennie Arledge—SAL (6-11-13)
Charles Wakefield—Korea—Marines (6-6-13)
Frid
ay Steve’s $5 Lunch11:00–2:00
SAL or Riders Dinner5:30–7:30 sa
Turd
ay Legion Brunch9:00–11:00Th
ursd
ay Steve’s $5 Lunch11:00–2:00
Cindy’s Burritos5:00–8:00
BINGO1:00
BINGO1:00
Our first picnic of the summer on Memorial Day was very well attended. Our door moni-tor volunteers distributed 344 wristbands and collected $743 from non-member guests. I cannot say thank you enough to the members who volunteer to staff the doors at
these events. Cash contributions to help defray the cost of beer were received from Terry and Maxine Peter-son, Barbara Bunting, Johnny Rabatin, Steve Tomlinson, and Wayne McClimans. Thank you all for your generosity. Steve Tomlinson and Bob Black did an outstanding job cooking. Thanks guys.
With the 4th of July picnic fast approaching we are again soliciting help to staff the doors. If you can volun-teer a half hour please sign up in the lounge.
We are planning a car and bike show as well as smoked meat competition on September 14. T-shirts will soon be available for purchase in the lounge.
I also want thank Frank Spano, George Thein, Jerry Stauter Jr., and Dave McBrien for placing new mulch in the back yard. Our goal down the road is to place more mulch along the white fence where we have rose bushes and other ground cover.
Business reportBob Heer
June was very busy for the Riders. Our Poker Run on June 8th raised $800. The Riders kicked in an additional $1103 for a total donation of $1903 for Redistribution Center Inc.
We continue to help RCI every Thursday by loading and sorting food and bedding destined for needy Vets. Twice each week we pickup bakery goods at RCI donated from Costco and bring them to the Post Bread Store for our members.
The Riders next charity Poker Run starts at 9:00 AM on Saturday, July 20th at the Post and includes a scavenger hunt, food, and music. Everyone is welcome to participate on a bike, in a hot rod, or just regular transportation.
rider’s reportBrian Conway
Rider’s dinners are the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month. Steak or salmon entrees with sides are only $8.00.
(No dinner served on July 5th.)
CelebrateAmerica’s
IndependenceThursday July 4—Noon
Post 178 Members FREE (please bring a side dish)
Non-members $5 (children $2)
WelcomeNew MeMbers
Jason Gagnier—Gulf—MarinesDavid Huffman—Gulf—Army
James Sadrieh—Gulf—Air ForceMike Gautier—Vietnam—Marines
TraNsfersChris Jandro—Gulf—Army
Brian K. Miller—Gulf—NavyRobert Roybal—Gulf—Air Force
Randy W. Darling—Vietnam—ArmyRobert G. Lindsey—Vietnam—ArmyStephen R. Johnson—Vietnam—Navy Lawrence H. Posner—Vietnam—Navy David D. Nelson—Vietnam—Air ForceDavid A. Anderson—Korea—Air Force
Our new officers promise a fantastic year ahead. The
Auxiliary will not meet again until Septem-ber, however, I’m available at 303-910-6660 and [email protected]. To keep informed about unit happenings through-out the summer, please send your e-mail address to [email protected].
auxiLiary reportNita Calkum
Pictured at their installations are (l. to r.) Nita Calkum, President; Dee Yurko, First Vice; Marilyn An-derson, Treasurer; Mary Tomlinson, Secretary; Mickey West, Chaplain; and Marlene Stecker, Historian. Not pictured are Auxiliary Officers Patti Wagner, Second Vice; Penny Polston, Sgt.-at-Arms; and Junior Coordinator, Renee Calkum.
As of 6-1-13, Fran and Joe Bowers have sent coupons worth $340,508.67 to our troops.
bulleTiN board
2013 Memorial Day Final Roll Call, Post 178“Family—Friends—Freedom’s Defenders”
LEGION
Robert BurtonWilliam HaubertPaul Hernandez
George SchreiberJack Soderlund
Max ZepedaAncelmo AtencioEdward Jones Jr.
Bruce WinterbottomAllen DunawayWilliam LanyonRobert Wright
Bernard KangieserAugust FrankmoreWilliam MatzingerDonald MartinsonRobert HaldemanWallace Anderson
William StuckmeyerBohdan Chopko
William Crutcher Jr.Wilson HadleyJohn Jerman
Nicholas Perruzza
Elmer VandasDoyle Pratt
John Hodeson Jr.Howard PettitBennie BursethJames Hanley
William SlenskerArnold Palotnick
Anthony KamakarisJames Sostarich
Dan HansenWilliam TerhorstLeonard FahrniGerald CocklinIrving Sether
Daniel SimmondsRobert Foulk Jr.Dwight JohnsonDavid MelchiorMelvin MusicLarry WhalenFred Brandt
Warren KelvieAlvin GammonJames CrowleyAugust Koenig
Oliver StrandRoger FrenchHarold CorbinJohn LarsenGary ShortenRichard Enger
Homer HuffmanKenneth GrayKen Gowan
AUXILIARYMary Lee BurtonPatricia Leeper
SALKen Gowan
Russell CramVictor Stajcar
THE AMERICAN LEGION1655 Simms Street Post 178 Lakewood, CO 80215
Steve Tomlinson, Commander ............. [email protected]
Bill Radunz, Adjutant ............................ [email protected]
Nita Calkum, Auxiliary President .......... [email protected]
Tom Tucker, SAL Commander .............. 303-585-1841Barb Bunting, 40 et 8 President............ 303-988-7351John Rabatin, Legion Chaplain ............ 303-842-4582Mickey West, Auxiliary Chaplain ........... 303-238-0039Brian Conway, Riders President ........... 303-424-0902
[email protected] Dupree, Newsletter Publisher ..... 303-238-9723
[email protected] Heer, Post Manager ...................... 303-234-0178
[email protected] and Dining ............................... 303-232-4041
Lounge Hours* Mon.—Thurs. 10:00 AM to 12:00 Midnight Fri. 10:00 AM to 2:00 AM Sat.—Sun. 9:00 AM to 12:00 Midnight
*Bartenders may close earlier on slow nights.
View and Print“The Friendly Word”in COLOR at
alpost178.org
Membership ReportAnnual DuesLegion ... $45Auxiliary . 30SAL ......... 20Riders ...... 1540 et 8 ..... 25
Renew your membership before October 1 and enjoy a complimentary Early Bird Dinner.
Renew in person, by U.S. Mail, or online at alpost178.org
Goal—Actual—%Legion ....745......724 .... 97.2AUX ......NA ......NA .......NASAL ........239......221 .... 92.5
No Meetings in July or August forLegion — Auxiliary — SAL
CACKLEFESTSeptember 14
“You Won’t Believe Your Ears”
Rider’s Poker Run July 20
9 Am
Duck RaceJuly 28, 1 PM
Vanover Park, Golden
CelebrateAmerica’s
IndependenceThursday July 4—Noon
Post 178 Members FREE (please bring a side dish)
Non-members $5 (children $2)
