AMVETS POST 422 17313 N.W. Highway 19

Fanning Springs, Fl 32693352-463-6669

MISSION STATEMENT: TO ENHANCE AND SAFEGAURD THE ENTITLEMENTS FOR ALL AMERICAN VETERANS WHO HAVE SERVED HONORABLY AND TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THEM, THEIR FAMILIES AND THE COMMUNITIES WHERE THEY LIVE THROUGH LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY AND SERVICES.

2015-2016 Post OfficersCommander Mary “Lee” Layne

1st Vice Commander Cassie Journigan 2nd Vice Commander Kenny SpillersAdjutant Pat Plemmons Judge Advocate Joe OxendineFinance Officer Bill Owens Provost Marshal Eric DanielsChaplain Guye Daniels Post Service Officer Joe Oxendine

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Volume 3, Issue 8 AUGUST 2015

Ladies Auxiliary Corner - Wendy Luzader, President There are several ways to keep up with not only Post activities, but specifically Auxiliary activities. A Facebook account has been set up for the Auxiliary, you don’t have to be an Auxiliary member to join and keep up with our activities. To be added, you can send me a request under my personal Facebook or on the page: AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary 422-Fanning Springs, FL.It’s that time of year for our Annual School Supply Drive. We first donate these supplies to children related to our Post members and those children who have assisted throughout the year, then we donate to Old Town Elementary School. If you can make a donation towards the purchase of these supplies or can bring in any type of school supplies, they are greatly needed and appreciated. A donation box and envelopes for donation of money are located in the Canteen. We need these ASAP but no later than AUGUST 10th. Thank you to our AMVETS group for your generous donation provided to assist in the purchase of supplies!

On August 16th, any Ladies interested in forming an Auxiliary District for our local area are invited to attend a discussion at Post 88 in Bronson at 1 PM. Forming a District will provide a liaison between our locals and State and allow us to attend State Training sessions, etc. through the info the District President receives.

We are in early stages of planning a benefit for the Rippy Family on Oct. 17th with a band, Poker Run, food, raffles and prizes. We will keep you updated. They are part of our AMVETS 422 family.POST 422 – YOU ALWAYS ROCK AND ARE NUMBER 1!

COMMANDER’S MESSAGE- Lee Layne, CommanderI hope everyone enjoyed your July 4th/Anniversary Party. There were plenty of good eats and everyone enjoyed visiting with one another.

AMVETS, you will find your renewal forms in this issue and you must be renewed by August 31st or you will lose your Post privileges. Please fill this out and return to the Post or Cassis Journigan ASAP.

Myself, Eric Daniels and Joe Oxendine will be attending the National Convention in Birmingham this month. We will be bringing back any new information to you at our meeting in September.

We will be discussion and voting on a new Smoke Eater system for the Post. Please come out and vote on this important expenditure of Post funds.

Sons of AMVETS – Paul Arnold, Commander

For God and Country,Jim Byrd, 1st Vice Commander

AmVets Riders, Eric Daniels, PresidentYour Riders Chapter is holding a raffle for a Henry Golden Boy .22 Magnum Rifle. Tickets are $10 each and only 250 will be sold. Drawing will be at the Patriot Day Dinner on September 11th. Tickets are available at Canteen or see any member of the Riders: Eric Daniels, Lee Layne, Guye Daniels, Kenny Spillers, Pat Plemmons, Joe and Vivian Elko

1ST VICE , Cassie JourniganAMVETS, your Dues Renewal Notice is on Page 3 of this Newsletter. Please fill out and return it to the Post with your $35 dues or mail to me as indicated in the Renewal Notice. Use this Renewal Notice only. DO NOT use any you may receive from Department or National.

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2ND VICE – Kenny SpillersAnyone interested in volunteering to help at the Lake City VA Hospital, please see me for an application.

On August 8, 2015, there will be an AMVETS Post 422 Member Appreciation Day. Starting at 1 PM through 4 PM, members will be served a BBQ Pork Sandwich with chips free of charge. We hopefully plan to do this once a month. This is simply to thank our service men and women for their sacrifice and dedication to our flag, nation and service. Visitors may also receive a meal for $4 donation.

AUGUST 8TH MEMBER APPRECIATION DAYOn Saturday, August 8, 2015 from 1PM to 4PM, all Post Members are invited to enjoy a free BBQ Sandwich, chips and soda at no charge. Just show your Member Card. It’s just our way of saying Thank You to our service men and women for their sacrifice, dedication to our flag, nation and service. Come on out and enjoy the eats. Visitors may receive a meal for a $4 donation.

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Chuck & Margie Barto 15/16 Guye & Vickie Daniels 15/16Eric Daniels/Lee Layne 15/16 Deborah Howerter 14/15Kendall Siddons 15/16 Allen & Wendy Luzader 15/16 Pat and Toni Plemmons 14/15 Christoper Paul 14/15Veronika McGreal 15/16 Robert & Pat Engesser 15/16Louise Johnson 14/15Bill & Nancy Verville 15/16Reminder – the new year started in May. We hope you will renew your sponsorship of the Newsletter.

AMVET MEMBER OF THE MONTH

Kenny Welch was selected as August Member of

the month. Congratulations to Kenny on his selection.

PATRIOT DAYIn September, we will again be celebrating Patriot Day with our First Responders, and we will need help in preparing for this. Please let me or one of the Officers know if you can assist. Please come out and support your Post and all its events. It’s your support that keeps our name active in the Community and around the State.

AUGUST 2015 EVENTS CALENDAR~Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1Happy Hour 4-7

2Ladies Breakfast 9AM-11:30 AM Happy Hour 4-7

3 MEETING –TRUSTEES – 10 AMMEETING SOA 6:00 PMChili Dog Mondays11 AM – 2 PMHappy Hour 4-7

4BOWLING TOURNAMENT 11 AM and 6PM

Happy Hour 4-7

5 MEETING AMVETS Riders 6:00 PMHappy Hour 4-7

$1 Margaritas 4 -8

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BOWLING TOURNAMENT 11 AM Happy Hour All Day

7 Happy Hour 4-7

8 MEMBER APPRECIATION DAY 11 AM-4PMFREE BBQ SANDWICHESWayne & Backyard Pickers 1 PM - ?Happy Hour 4-7

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Happy Hour 4-7

10 AMVETS E-Board 6PM

Chili Dog Mondays11 AM – 2 PMHappy Hour 4-7

11 BOWLING TOURNAMENT 11 AM and 6PMHappy Hour 4-7

12 MEETINGS AMVETS Membership – 6 PMAuxiliary E-Board 1:00 PM $1 Margaritas 4 -8

Happy Hour 4-7

13 MEETINGAuxiliary 6:00 PM

BOWLING TOURNAMENT 11 AM Happy Hour All Day

14 Dinner – Pork Loin, Sides, Dessert, Tea5PM - ? $7

Happy Hour 4-7

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Happy Hour 4-7

16 DISTRICT MEETING –POST 88 AT 1 PM

Happy Hour 4-7

17 Chili Dog Mondays11 AM – 2 PMHappy Hour 4-7

18 Happy Hour 4-7

BOWLING TOURNAMENT 11 AM and 6PM

19$1 Margaritas 4 -8

Happy Hour 4-7NATL CONVENTION IN BIRMINGHAM

20 MEETINGCoast Guard Aux. 7 PM

BOWLING TOURNAMENT 11 AM Happy Hour All DayNATL CONVENTION IN BIRMINGHAM

21 Happy Hour 4-7

NATL CONVENTION IN BIRMINGHAM

22 Wayne & Backyard Pickers 1 PM - ?

Happy Hour 4-7NATL CONVENTION IN BIRMINGHAM

23/30NATL CONVENTION IN BIRMINGHAM Happy Hour 4-7

24/31 Chili Dog Mondays11 AM – 2 PMHappy Hour 4-7

25BOWLING TOURNAMENT 11 AM and 6PM

Happy Hour 4-7

26 Aux. Spaghetti Dinner 5PM – ? $7$1 Margaritas 4 -8

Happy Hour 4-7

27 BOWLING TOURNAMENT 11 AM Happy Hour All Day

28Happy Hour 4-7

29Happy Hour 4-7

AMVET MEMBERS ONLY

MEMBERSHIP DUES FORM

Amount due: $35.00 These must be paid by August 31, 2015.

Please use the attached form and drop them by the post or mail them to:

Cassie Journigan1st Vice Commander, AMVETS Post 422

13650 NW 86th Ave.Chiefland, FL 32626

Member

name

Membership

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Address

City State Zip

Phone Email

[ ] Please check box if your address has changed in the past year.

1st Vice Commander

It’s dues time! Annual member dues of $35.00 must be paid by August 31st for your privileges to remain current. Do not send dues to National or State and do not pay online. Please pay your dues directly to our Post. Either drop them by the canteen or mail them to Cassie Journigan, 1st Vice Commander, 13650 NW 86th Ave., Chiefland, FL 32626. Thank you for your cooperation, and for your participation in Amvets Post 422.

DISTRICT XVI FUNDRAISER

District XVI is raffling off an Asus 15.6” Laptop Computer. Tickets are $2 each and are available in the canteen. Only 500 tickets will be sold. Drawing will be held August 16, 2015 at the District Meeting at Post 88 in Bronson.

The Fanning Springs Movie in the Park This time the movie is “HOME”When Earth is taken over by the overly-confident Boov, an alien race in search of a new place to call home, all humans are promptly relocated, while all Boov get busy reorganizing the planet.

Come out and bring your kids, your Grandkids the neighbors kids or be a kid yourself. The Post and Ladies Auxiliary are sponsors of this great event, so come out and join us August 14 at Fort Fanning Park. Movie begins at sunset.

NOTICE FOR AMVETS ONLY!

At our August 12th Meeting, we will be discussing and making a decision on whether to install a new Smoke Eater System at the Post. Please plan to attend and vote on this important matter. If any Member of the Post would like to provide any input prior to the meeting, please place it in the Commander’s mailbox beside the refrigerator.

AMVETS POST 42217313 N.W. Highway 19Fanning Springs, Fl 32693

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Bluegrass Saturday Dates: from 1 PM – 5/6 PM.August 8th and 22nd

2015-2016 TRUSTEESChairman John Loucks

Louise Johnson Kenny WelchWayne journigan Joe Elko

If there is anyone interested in becoming a Trustee, please see Commander Layne or Trustee Chairman John Loucks.

LADIES AUXILIARY BREAKFAST MENU1ST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH

9 AM - 11:30 AM$5

2 eggs - cooked to order2 strips of bacon or 2 sausage pattiesHome fries or grits (cheese upon request)Toast - white, wheat, rye or 1 biscuit and gravy

Also available: 2 biscuits and gravy; additional eggs or meat

Homemade biscuits and gravy!Specialty items occasionally available - omelets, waffles, etc. Have a particular request, please let Wendy know. As always, THANK YOU for your support of the Ladies Auxiliary functions.

CANTEEN INFOCongrats to Joe and Leslie Riccaboni on winning the YETI cooler! Don’t forget on Nascar Sundays, we have $1.00 drafts and Margarita Wednesdays from 4 PM-8PM with Margaritas for $1.00 – OLE! Drink Specials for AUGUST: Monday – Vodka Drinks $1.50Tuesday – Rum & Coke $1.50Wednesday - $1 Margartias from 4 PM-8PMThursday – HAPPY HOUR ALL DAYFriday – 25¢ off if wearing a Red ShirtSunday - $1 Bloody Marys 9AM-12PM. Buckets of Beer(6Beers/Bucket): Busch, Busch Light & Natural Light - $8.00. All others - $9

Don’t forget to thank your bartenders. They work hard for you.

Ann Marie WrightBar Manager

BOWLING IN-HOUSE TOURNAMENT

Every Tuesday night at 6 pmFirst Eight to arrive play

We also bowl on Tuesday and Thursday mornings 11 am

PRESORT STD U.S.POSTAGE PAIDCHIEFLAND, FL 32644

PERMIT NO. 25

KOREAN WAR VETSIf you have photos of you during the Korean war please contact Karen Scheer at 352-359-0788. She is building an album of our Korean vets and would like your picture included. The photo will be copied and placed in the album to record your service. The original will be returned.