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American Legion-Veterans Memorial Post 347
Mail: P.O. Box 1534
699 W. Lady Lake Road
Lady Lake, FL 32158-1534
(CR 466 & Rolling Acres Blvd)
Phone: 352-750-2099
Fax: 352-750-2202
Lounge Phone: 352-750-0639
Web site: www.floridalegion.com
E-mail: [email protected]
>>>>>>MONTHLY NEWSLETTER: NOVEMBER 2019<<<<<<
Commander-Bob Kiley : To the greatest post in the
world:
It has been months since I have updated the membership on what is
happening at your post. It has been a bit of a rocky road due to so
many items that need to be addressed.
• Security System: The system should be completed and ready in
the next few weeks to protect our volunteers and members.
• New Roof: We are nearing a decision on which contractor to
award the bid. Bids are being submitted to the Executive Board
for consideration and once awarded, we will move forward with
our plans.
• Expansion of post: At this time, we are putting the expansion
plans on hold. We are leaning in the direction of utilizing the
space we have, rather than adding on. This is a continuing work
in progress and recommendations will be made to the member-
ship on what must be done.
• New member initiation: This event was held on October 13th.
The numbers that this post has is quite impressive and like any
organization, new membership is the life blood to keep the roster
growing.
Certain staff members from the Department of Florida attended our
October membership meeting. They were impressed with how the
post operates and gave me some very nice complements.
THANKSGIVING DINNER
This dinner was originally conducted for our vets and/or their spous-
es that may be alone for the holiday season. Tickets went on sale
October 24th and as of this printing, you will need a ticket to attend.
Have a great Thanksgiving Season.
For God and Country.
1st Vice-Commander-Joan Suelter
A special hello to all our new members, since our last newsletter.
Please don’t be a stranger, come in and introduce yourself to our team of volunteers.
October has come to a close, and the holiday season is right around the corner. If you haven’t renewed your membership, this would be the
perfect time in the next coming weeks.
To help assist with that process, starting Tuesday, November 5, 2019, I will be available every Tuesday night through November from 5 pm-
7pm to renew the legion membership cards. Come in, see me, and get your 2020 cards.
Fair Winds and Following Seas
Chaplain’s Corner-Farrell Massey
FALL IS IN THE AIR, EVEN IN FLORIDA:
As we enter this season, It is truly a time to
give thanks for many things. Our Family, our
friends, our good fortune to be living in a
climate that is temperate, and in a community
populated by so many good people.
Our American Legion Post 347 is another
reason to give thanks.
We are a microcosm of the community that we
live in, offering friendship, community events
and neighborly helpfulness and friendliness.
“This is the day the Lord has made; Let us re-
joice in it and be glad.”-Psalm 118:24
Adjutant’s Den-Mike Seidel
We are well into the renewal year for 2020. The Department of Florida and the National
organization gives us target dates that we are to meet or exceed with paid membership.
As we approach Veterans Day, our proposed target is 65% renewal and we have exceed-
ed that at 66.11% as of October 18th. We have reached that goal due to the hard work of
the 1st Vice Commander and the Membership team. However, that number is a little
skewed due to the fact that we are behind by approximately 37% of our current mem-
bership who have yet renewed for 2020.
I know that is a lot of numbers to digest, but if you have a neighbor or a friend or, if you
have not renewed, please, send your dues in. Or, if you prefer, come on down to the of-
fice. We would love to see you. If Bob Johnson or myself are in the office, we will pro-
cess your renewal while you wait. If not, then we will handle the renewal as soon as we
return.
EARLY BIRD RENEWAL BY NOVEMBER 11TH AND GET A CHANCE TO
WIN A $25 GIFT CARD!!!
Sons of the American Legion-John Gorsuch, Commander Squadron 347
1. Fundraising for Charities
A) Fisher House: Two Tuesdays in the lobby during the Queen of Hearts. This charity assists families of hospital-ized veterans. https:/www.gainesvillefisherhouse.org/
B) ALS: Two Tuesdays in the lobby during the Queen of . Hearts to help eradicate this crippling disease. http://www.alsa.org/about-als/
2. Valentine Dance
Tickets priced at $10 go on sale in the lounge and the front office November 15h for the February 15th dance. Cactus Jack will be the entertainment. More details in December.
3. Wreaths Across America
Please sponsor a veteran’s wreath for $15. Contact Gary Blanchard @ 352-636-8004. Wreaths will be placed at Lakewood Cemetery in Lady Lake (down the road from the post) on Saturday, December 14th. More information about the Wreaths Across America ceremony will be forthcoming in the December newsletter. https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/
Bob O’Neal-Adjutant
Yours In God And Country
American Legion Riders-Chapter 347
Gene Haplea-Director
We would like to again offer Congratulations to our new slate of Officers as they hit the ground running for 2019-20:
Director - Gene Haplea
Asst. Dir. - Jim Ward
Secretary - Charlotte Wilson
Treasurer - Louise Labbe
Sgt-at-Arms - Felicia Rawls
Chaplain - Sherri Ward.
Feel free to contact them with any questions or concerns con-cerning ALR 347.
Thanks to all Legion Family members and other supporters in the Tri-County area for the out-standing support of the monthly ALR 3rd Sunday Kitchen Time - the response to our monthly “Specials” has been outstanding, with our recent Sausage, Peppers & Onions Sandwich selling out regularly - stay tuned for new Specials each month. And now that the Post is showing NFL games again, a regular bar style food menu will be available dur-ing the 3rd Sunday’s early NFL game AND Bar Bingo if it is held in the Main Hall! So come on out
on the 3rd Sundays, from Noon to 4pm, and enjoy some fun food, and NFL game and some Bar Bingo when available! Monthly special menu items will be posted on Lounge TVs and on flyers posted on hallway bulletin boards.
Chapter 347 continues to grow, adding more several new mem-bers in recent months, including 2 new members in our newly creat-ed category of “Support Mem-ber”. Support Members will play an important role in our Chapter as we grow and become more active around the Post and in the community. We encourage every-one in the Legion Family to in-form their friends and neighbors who enjoy motorcycling and may, or may not, be Legion Fam-ily members already to look into joining ALR Chapter 347. It would be a “double win” if they joined the Legion Family and ALR 347!!
For anyone interested in learning more about our Chapter, please join us at our regularly scheduled monthly meetings in the Main Hall of Post 347 on the first Thursday each month at 1830. Our social and networking hour starts at 1730, with a Cash Bar and complimentary pizza. You can also visit our web page at http://www.florida-legion.com/riders
Auxiliary: Madam President –Cathy Trout
Happy 100th Anniversary American Legion Auxiliary. On November
10, 2019 the Auxiliary will be celebrating a momentous day.
Please come to our November 6th monthly meeting at 5:30pm in the
Post Hall and share a piece of cake to celebrate.
There is a lot of opportunity to volunteer with the Auxiliary. One of
our many volunteers is named Betty Spencer. Betty is the Unit’s Sgt-
At-Arms, the Americanism Chairman and volunteers in many areas
of the Legion and the Auxiliary. She helps with Girl State and at-
tends Girl State as a city advisor. Betty also volunteers at the Salva-
tion Army and was honored a year ago with the volunteer of the year.
Thank you, Betty, for all that you do.
The Unit will be doing Thanksgiving baskets again this year for 60
families. We want to thank the other pillars of the American Legion
Family for helping us with this wonderful event.
Welcome back Snowbirds and have a great winter.
In the Spirit of Service, Not Self
TUESDAY NIGHT DINNER MENU
NOVEMBER
5th: Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables & Roll
***********************$8.00***********************
12th: Pot Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans & Roll
***********************$8.00***********************
19th: RIB NIGHT
Baby Back Ribs, Fries, Cole Slaw & Roll
*********$13.00 Full Rack—$7.00 Half Rack***********
26th: Fried Haddock, French Fries & Cole Slaw
***********************$9.00***********************
Selections and prices may be changed without notice
THIS NEWSLETTER IS NOW A MONTHLY
PUBLICATION!!!
DEADLINE FOR ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS IS THE 25TH OF THE MONTH.
HOMELESS WOMEN VETERANS
Please check the bulleting boards and video boards
in the post on what is needed to help. More infor-
mation will be in December’s newsletter.
EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES LISTINGS
Volunteers are needed for all events and activities. Please ask at the front office or an event chairperson
ON-GOING ACTIVITIES
Every Sunday 1:00 pm Lounge NFL Ticket-3rd Sunday: Riders operating the kitchen. Check for specials.
Every Monday 6:00 to 10:00 Lounge Karaoke with David Baldwin
Every Monday 5:00 to 7:00 Lounge Burger night—Sons Of The Legion, Squadron 347
Every Tuesday 7:00 Lounge Queen of Hearts Drawing—Members only—Subject to change
Every Tuesday 5:00 to 7:00 Lounge Dinner Menu—Kitchen Special—See Bulletin Board
Every Wednesday Noon to 2:00 Lounge Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches and other menu items
Every Wednesday 2:00 to 5:00 Lounge Bar Bingo (American Legion members and guests only)
1st Wednesday 10:00 to Noon Hall HONOR GUARD MEETING
1st Wednesday 6:30 to 8:00 Hall AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY MEETING (5:30-6:30 Social Time)
2nd Wednesday 6:30 to 8:00 Hall AMERICAN LEGION MEMBERSHIP MEETING
3rd Wednesday 6:00 to 8:00 Hall SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION MEMBERSHIP MEETING
3rd Wednesday 12:00 to 3:00 Hall SUBMARINE VETERANS MEETING
4th Wednesday 6:30 to 8:00 Hall 40-8 MEMBERSHIP MEETING
1st Thursday 6:00 Hall AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Every Thursday 10:00-4:00 Hall BINGO—(Open to the Public)
Every Thursday 5:00-7:00 Lounge Italian Night and Pizza—Sons Of The Legion, Squadron 347
Every Thursday 6:00 to 8:00 Lounge Small Team Trivia-With Carol, Ed and Ellen
Every Friday 6:00 to 10:00 Lounge Entertainment and Dancing—Fish Night, Regular Menu+ Specials (5:00-7:00)
Every Saturday 6:30 to 8:00 Lounge Team Trivia-Al Brady with Carol and Ed
2nd Saturday 7:00 to 11:00 Hall Breakfast ($7.00)—BLOOD DRIVE: Donate & get a free breakfast
VOLUNTEERS
..are always welcome. There are plen-
ty of opportunities: Bingo, Blood Do-
nor, Building, Landscape Mainte-
nance, Finance, Hall set-up and break-
down, Honor Guard, Kitchen, Office,
Gold Driving Range: Ball Sales, Ball
Pick-up, Range Maintenance. If you
are
interested, please contact the front
office for more information.
NOVEMBER
3 Johnny Ray McCullah
5 Pam Valli
10 Jeff Gerber
13 Al Brady
17 Mike & Terry
20 “Just Mike”
24 Pat Murphy
Lounge Entertainment FUTURE EVENTS
• Don’t’ forget your Food Bank
Items.
POST IN NEED OF DURABLE
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
We loan out donated wheelchairs, walkers,
crutches, etc. to members and to the general pub-
lic. We are currently extremely short of such
equipment. If you have borrowed equipment and
no longer have a need for it, please return it to
the Post. If you or a neighbor have such equip-
ment that is no longer needed, please consider
SUNDAY BAR BINGO……
WILL RETURN AFTER NFL SEASON.
BREAKFAST AT THE POST
All You Can Eat!!
November 9th-7 to 11
$7.00
BLOOD DRIVE AT THE POST
LIFE SOUTH
November 9th-7 to 11
DONATE GET A FREE BREAKFAST
• Bartenders and servers are volunteers.
Please tip accordingly.
• Proper attire is required. Men, no sleeve-
less shirts.
• NO drinks of any kind may be taken in
or out of the post except bottled water pur-
chased at the post.
• NO smoking or vaping IN the post.. Use
the smoker’s lounge.
COMMANDER Bob Kiley
1ST VICE Joan Suelter
2ND VICE T.C. Biddle
3RD VICE Dan Martin
CHAPLAIN Farrell Massey
ADJUTANT Mike Seidel
FINANCE Ken DeMello
SGT-AT-ARMS George Zablocki
JUDGE ADVOCATE Bill Walsh
SERVICE OFFICER John Trenkle
MEMBER-AT-LARGE Guy Knaak
MEMBER-AT-LARGE Dave Musser
MEMBER-AT-LARGE Bob Suelter
MEMBER-AT-LARGE Fred Jary
PAST COMMANDER Al Varrone
HISTORIAN/EDITOR Phil Crouthamel
PRESIDENT Cathy Trout
1ST VICE Maureen Caswell
2ND VICE Vacant
SECRETARY Beth Musser
TREASURER Kathy Allen
HISTORIAN Nancy White
SGT-AT-ARMS Betty Spencer
CHAPLAIN Maureen Merlette
M.A.L. Lois Glosch
Judy Samuelson
Mary Seidel
Maddie Romanoski
PAST PRESIDENT/MAL Ruth Sovern
COMMANDER John Gorsuch
1ST VICE Doug White
2ND VICE Bud Bower
FINANCIAL OFFICER Joe Paulin
CHAPLAIN Ben Kisielica
HISTORIAN Gary Blanchard
SGT-AT-ARMS Tony Watkins
MEMBER-AT-LARGE Dave Callies
MEMBER-AT-LARGE Charlie McGlone
JAG Mike Shebel
ADJUTANT Bob O’Neal
DIRECTOR Gene Haplea
ASST. DIRECTOR Jim Ward
TREASURER Louis Labbe
SECRETARY Charlotte Wilson
SGT-AT-ARMS Felicia Rawls
CHAPLAIN Sherri Ward
RIDE CAPTAIN Felicia Rawls
OFFICERS OF POST 347
LEGION AUXILIARY S.A.L. LEGION RIDERS
Any suggestions, comments or atta-boys, please contact the editor, Phil Crouthamel at [email protected]
HONOR GUARD-63 members
SEPTEMBER
Total Funerals 5
Community Service: 4
Post Events: 1
Member Hours 774
Miles: 8108
MEMBERSHIP
LEGION 7000
AUXILIARY 2433
S.A.L. 835
RIDERS 112
POST EVERLASTING
Don Baumeister Aldevino Braga Conrad Skow
SICK CALL
C. Pug. Gassert Bob Sizemore
Terry Lawson Joerg Wartenberg
Butch Udell Gary Wilkinson
NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY
TICKETS: $25
8pm –1am
Go on sale NOVEMBER 13 at 8.00 AM in the Lounge
VETERANS DAY LUNCH
November 11
12 –2 pm.
FREE to Post Veterans
$5.00 for guests
(hot dog, burgers, baked beans
coleslaw & cake)
WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA
December 15th:Time-TBA
Sponsor a Veteran’s Wreath for $15.
Contact Gary Blanchard @ 353-636-8004
VALENTINES DANCE
Saturday, February 15th
Tickets-$10
Go on sale in the lounge and the front
office November 15th
Cactus Jack Entertaining
THANKSGIVING DINNER
November 28th
Doors open at 1:00 pm.
TICKETS ARE REQUIRED !!
