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Cicero American Legion Cicero American Legion Cicero American Legion James Harvey Spire Post 787James Harvey Spire Post 787James Harvey Spire Post 787
Our 2007/08 Post Membership Goal Is 524 Members Volume 2008 Issue 2
Feb 2008
Calendar of Events & Activities
Banquet Hall Painting on Sundays in February
2/02/08 Sat 2 - 4 PM Meat Raffle 2/05/08 Tues 8:00 PM Auxiliary Meeting 2/16/08 Sat 6 - 11 PM Sweetheart Dinner Dance 2/21/08 Thurs 7 PM Member Meeting 2/25/08 Mon 7 PM Sons Meeting 3/08/08 Sat 1 - 4 PM Annual Ham Raffle March 2008 NewsletterMarch 2008 NewsletterMarch 2008 Newsletter Deadline Deadline Deadline --- Feb 20th Feb 20th Feb 20th
2007/2008 Legion Officers
Commander…….Dave Plato 1st Vice…….Roy Potucek
2nd Vice…….Edwin Bradshaw 3rd Vice…….Brian Sanford
Adjutant…….Doug Herrmann Finance Officer….David Keegan
Service Officer.. John Heidenreich Sgt At Arms…….Les Smith
Chaplain…….Glenn Sotherden Historian…………..Glenn Russell
Trustees: Pat Kearney
Hilary Harned Sam Solitto
(315) 699-0786 Phone (315) 699-7470 Fax
Cicero American Legion James Harvey Spire Post 787
5575 Legionnaire Drive Cicero, NY 13039
Member MtgMember Mtg Feb 21 Feb 21 —— 7PM7PM
I am very glad to see the Friday Fish Dinners are going very well. Everyone seems to be enjoying the music which follows. We will be fea-turing Fish sandwiches on Ash Wednesday. Come on in and have a sandwich for lunch. I am proud to say the Legion has signed up with "I'm Smart" and is now a member of their organization. Our bartenders and some of the E-Board members are now in the process of taking their Alcohol Training Aware-ness Program. Our monthly meat raffles have been doing well, the attendance seems to be increasing. The next one will be on February 2nd at 2 PM. The Sweetheart Dinner Dance will be on February 16th with dinner at 7 PM. The dance will go from 8-12. The price is $30.00 for a couple and $20.00 for one. The menu is Prime Rib or Stuffed Chicken. There are tickets available at the bar. Our annual Ham Raffle will be held on March 8, 1-4 PM. We will be raf-fling off 40 hams that day with 20 Hams being raffled off on the presale tickets. These tickets are on sale at the Bar. Also, a belated THANK YOU to the Girl Scouts that helped out on our Veteran’s Day Activities. We really appreciate your time. Don't forget, this is your Post, come in, volunteer and enjoy a great time.......LISTEN FOR THE WHISTLE.
Dave Plato—Commander Legion Jackets are available, see the Post Bul-letin Board for further information. I am still trying to contact Wil Wagner, I do have your jacket, please call
Table of Contents
Commanders Comments 1 Calendar of Events
Auxiliary News 2 Sons News Adjutant’s Agitation 3 We Honor “ONE OF OUR OWN”
Sweetheart Dinner / Dance Email Newsletters & ATM 4 Friday Fish Fry Legion Riders News
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Well – the holidays are finally behind us and things go back to normal (whatever that is!). I just want to remind you all our next Auxiliary meeting will be FEBRUARY 5TH at 7:00 PM. I would love to start the new year out with good attendance and many ideas! I waive the rest of my space to Rose D as she is sharing some wonderful information with us all. See you ‘round the post. Laureen - Auxiliary President TROOPS SEND THEIR THANKS I have been receiving letters and cards of Thanks from the troops for all the goodies and cards they have been receiving. I myself can not thank the community enough for all you have done and continue to do. When the pkgs are being shipped out I continue to remind the troops that I do not do this by myself if it wasn't for the community none of this would be possible. I would like to send special thanks to the Brewerton Elementary school for all their hard work on their homemade cards that were sent over at Christmas time, that was a great job done by the students and teachers, also thank you to the Central Square District Office for their donations that they collected from their home office, you are all to be commended. I know that the troops are so very thankful so I ask you to, please, continue to be generous whether you drop something off in the dona-tion box or if you would like to help with a monetary donation to help defray the cost of shipping, as that has gotten rather costly for
our auxiliary. I would like to say thank you to the American legion 787 and espe-cially the ladies auxiliary for allowing me to chair this project. This community is one to be proud of ! Great job done by all. Rosemary Danielewicz
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Cicero American LegionCicero American LegionCicero American Legion
Auxiliary NewsAuxiliary NewsAuxiliary News
Laureen GoettelLaureen GoettelLaureen Goettel———PresidentPresidentPresident SAL NewsSAL NewsSAL News
Bill BellBill BellBill Bell———AdjutantAdjutantAdjutant
The following is a list of members who are still in arrears: Brian Adams, Nicholas Arvan, John Bitz, Patrick Breen, Paul Drake, Steven Eisenger, Michael Emerson, Douglas Engle, Justin Green, Robert Hierholzer, Vince Hollopeter, Joshua Kruth, Michael Labulis, Jeffrey Lane, John Lipa, Todd More-head, Christian Mobly, Jessy Otts, Alex Person, Ronald Poplawski, Dominic Priola, Gary Rizzo, Stephen Solitto, Mi-chael Stevens, Tim Taylor, David Vincent, Matthew Wallace, Anthony Wallon, . If you have not given me your e-mail addresses please drop it off at the Sons mailbox. You can sign up your sons, grandsons, or nephews, fill out an application and leave it in the Sons mailbox for me. We are looking for 30 new members this year. Remember that junior members are only $10. Please feel free to call me about SONS membership at 699-1954 leave a message. New door cards are now installed so anybody without a 2008 card will not be able to get in so renew now. Please be aware we now have a band after fish dinner on Friday’s. Please, all sons, come help on Fridays help with cleaning of the kitchen so the kitchen help can enjoy the band after the dinner is done. We will be holding our annual restaurant raffle again, any-one willing to help us sell tickets please see Jeff, Bill, Steve or Gary. Tickets will also be behind the bar. If any Son’s member would like anything put in our news please let me know. Leave me a note in our mailbox or call me and we will get it in the newsletter. The Legion is looking for help with some upkeep projects. If you can help, contact me (699-1954 or Dave Plato (676-3753 or 289-2884). The New Year’s Eve party was a great success. Everyone, both young and not so young, enjoyed the band. Once again, the food was excellent. This year’s turnout was the best yet! A 50/50 was held to benefit John Wilkins granddaughter who has been quite ill. A great thanks goes to all who helped us donate almost $400 on the spur of the moment. We are looking into other ways of helping. If anyone has a suggestion please let us know. Anyone interested in playing in a horseshoe tournament please see the sign up list on the bulletin board. The tourna-ment will be held at the Bridgeport VFW starting at noon on February 9, 2008. Here is a list of the next two meetings: January 28, February 25, March 24. Bill Bell - Adjutant
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Adjutant’s Agitation By Doug Herrmann Membership to Date is Membership to Date is 428428
Welcome to new member Jameson Stitt.
Our membership is now up to 428 with a goal of 524
The Key Card Locks in the doors have been changed, so if your card doesn’t work, and YOU HAVE YOUR 2008 MEMBERSHIP CARD, exchange the old one for a new one with the bartender, if you do not have your 2008 card, come prepared to pay your dues or you don’t get the new Trooper Purple card. The mailing list is being cut down, and persons who have not paid up are being re-moved (as soon as I get around to it) Let’s strive to get that 100% streamer again this year. We are currently the largest post in the county and want to keep that headway. Thank you to all the members who have paid for 2008. Doug Herrmann Post Adjutant/Membership Chair
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The last meeting of the Color Guard was held on January 13th at 6 PM. There were 8 members in attendance. We discussed the upcoming Ham Raffle which will be held on the 8th of March. The advance sale tickets were handed out. The letter from the Syracuse Elks Lodge 31 was read. We will be pre-senting the Colors for their Flag Day
ceremony which will be on June 14, 2008 at 6 PM. at the Onondaga County War Memorial.
We also discussed the upcoming Good Will Days which will be held in Canada this year.
Our next meeting will be on Sunday, February 10th at 6 PM. All members are requested to attend and if there is anyone interested in joining, please attended as well.
Color Guard News Painting MAINTENANCE
There are a few members who have vol-unteered to help with painting and more are welcome.
We will begin painting the Banquet Hall in February on Sundays starting Feb 10th. If you can help, leave a note in my folder behind the bar and we’ll coordinate project dates.
Many members have skills that would help our Post. We don’t want to ask too much but truly appreciate your contri-bution and help. 1st Vice Potucek
WE HONOR YOUWE HONOR YOUWE HONOR YOU
Thank You for your SERVICEThank You for your SERVICEThank You for your SERVICE
E6 - Tech Sgt Ian Tucker is an Aircraft Engine Mechanic attached to the 174th Fighter Wing at Hancock Field. He is mar-ried to Christine Tucker, who supports the Post in many ways (at the Bar - in the Banquet Hall) and is an Auxiliary Member.
Ian has served since 1998 while stationed in Texas, Cali-fornia, Las Vegas, Idaho, Germany & Saudi Arabia. He will be deployed to Iraq this year. Sgt Tucker has received many awards including; Airman of the Quarter, NCO of the Year and most recently the Platinum Air Force Coin for Precision as part of the Engine
Shop Crew. We thank you for your service and commit-ment to keeping us Safe and Guarding our Freedom.
Scholarship Applications Any Legion Member having a child or Grandchild graduating from High School this year, could qualify for our yearly $500 Scholarship. The Student must submit the following: a cover letter
written by Applicant that will include the Veteran’s name and rela-tionship to the applicant, a resume of grades and a letter of recom-mendation from their counselor and 1 teacher. Deadline is Mar 31st. Drop off or Mail to the Post: Attn Scholarship Committee.
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Operated by Post Volunteers
Fridays — Year Round
Fish Dinners - - Fish Sandwiches Fisherman’s Platters
Come and Enjoy
Serving from 12 Noon to 8 PM Take Outs available - - Call 699-0786
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Cicero American Legion James Harvey Spire Post 787
5575 Legionnaire Drive Cicero, NY 13039
Non Profit Org. US Postage Paid Permit Number 5
Cicero, NY
Sweetheart Dinner / DanceSweetheart Dinner / DanceSweetheart Dinner / Dance February 16thFebruary 16thFebruary 16th Dinner Dinner Dinner --- 7 PM7 PM7 PM
Prime Rib or Stuffed Chicken FredoPrime Rib or Stuffed Chicken FredoPrime Rib or Stuffed Chicken Fredo Advance Sale Tickets Advance Sale Tickets Advance Sale Tickets ——— $30 Couple / $20 Single$30 Couple / $20 Single$30 Couple / $20 Single Includes two Free Cocktails Includes two Free Cocktails Includes two Free Cocktails --- Cash Bar SpecialsCash Bar SpecialsCash Bar Specials
DANCE to the music of
FAB “5” Until Midnight
Tickets Available at the BarTickets Available at the Bar
Legion Riders at Post 787 Kirk Wilson is heading up the organi-zation of a Legion Riders Chapter. If you are interested in the details or
participating … contact Kirk at
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