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Volume 2016 Issue 11 - Nov 2016
Greetings: To all American Legion Members. I want to thank everyone for their support and input. Fall/Winter is upon us now. One thing I would like to do is get more people (members) involved in what we do here at the American Legion each month. Feel free to call me or talk to me about anything that you feel is for the good of the American Legion. Daylight savings time is coming up November 6th. Don’t forget to vote on Nov 8. Also, remember our JamFest the day before Thanksgiving. Remember - freedom is not free. Support your legion. Read your newsletter, Lyle (Buzz) Porter
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December Newsletter Deadline - Nov 18th
2016/2017 Legion Officers
Commander….Lyle “Buzz” Porter 1st Vice…….Sam Solitto
2nd Vice…….Bruce Dauer 3rd Vice…….Vacant
Adjutant…….Doug Herrmann Finance Officer….Pat Kearney Service Officer….John Terry
Sgt. At Arms…….Rick McCrum Chaplain…….Heidi Heidenreich Historian……..Frank Puettner
Trustees: Ron Amyot Al Yanchik
Brian Sanford
(315) 699-0786 Phone (315) 699-7470 Fax
Cicero American Legion James Harvey Spire Post 787
5575 Legionnaire Drive
PO Box 1131
Cicero, NY 13039
Newsletter Editor - Brian Sanford
Webmaster - Hank Henniger
“2017 Membership Goal is 693” “2017 Membership Goal is 693” “2017 Membership Goal is 693”
NEW Members ARE THE KEY NEW Members ARE THE KEY NEW Members ARE THE KEY --- Be a SponsorBe a SponsorBe a Sponsor
Membership Stands at 455 or 65.7%Membership Stands at 455 or 65.7%Membership Stands at 455 or 65.7% Get your National Commander’s ‘Carry the Legacy Pin’Get your National Commander’s ‘Carry the Legacy Pin’Get your National Commander’s ‘Carry the Legacy Pin’
When you Sponsor 3 New MembersWhen you Sponsor 3 New MembersWhen you Sponsor 3 New Members
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November 11thNovember 11th
Cicero Post Celebration will be on Saturday November 12thCicero Post Celebration will be on Saturday November 12th
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Cicero American LegionCicero American LegionCicero American Legion
SAL NewsSAL NewsSAL News Ken Stapleton Ken Stapleton Ken Stapleton --- CommanderCommanderCommander Adjutant’s Agitation By Doug Herrmann
Our membership now stands at 455 or 65.656% of our goal. Remember, you must renew by November 11 to qualify for the Early Bird Dinner. I am refining the membership rolls, so if you do not get a newsletter, It is because you have not kept us advised of an address change. The National Commander has once again made it possible for recruiters to obtain a Carry the Legacy Pin available to any member who recruits three new members, so lets all get on board and try to qualify for this pin. Thank you for helping the Post and note: The Post Commander is asking for more members to assist in the kitchen on Friday Fish and Wednesday Bingo, please look into this and give it your best shot to help in these events. Doug Herrmann Adjutant - Membership Chairman
If you renew onIf you renew on--line line -- -- make sure you print your make sure you print your
new membership card and notify Doug Herrmann new membership card and notify Doug Herrmann
We recently sent out the 2017 Membership renewal let-ter for annual dues. If you already sent in your dues you should soon be receiving your new 2017 Member-ship Card in the mail. Our goal is to hit 100% by the end December. Don’t forget if you get your Member-ship Dues in before November 10th you are entitled to attend the “Early Bird Dinner”.
SAL Supported Bingo is the third Wednesday of every month. November 16th is our next supported bingo event. Please find it in your heart to help out, we need kitchen, cash register and serving window volunteers from 4-7pm. Email [email protected], if you can help. Thank you in advance!
**Reminder** SAL monthly general membership meetings are held at 6:30 pm on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Our next two meetings are October 25th & November 22nd. Come out and get to know the SAL family and be in-volved. Pizza & Wings will be served to all in attend-ance. I hope to see many of you at the meeting.
Happy Halloween & Happy Thanksgiving!
Get Involved and Stay Involved
For God and Country
Ken Stapleton SAL Commander
State Liquor Authority RulesState Liquor Authority Rules
The State Liquor Authority has specific regulations in The State Liquor Authority has specific regulations in
accordance with our CLUB LICENSE.accordance with our CLUB LICENSE.
All guests, including members of other Posts MUST sign
in on the visitors logbook.
Bar privileges are limited to Members & Member Guests
only.
If a member leaves the Post, any guest they may have signed in are also required to leave the Post at that time as their sponsor is no longer in attendance. Bartenders are required to request to see your member-ship card and only those current members will be served.
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Auxiliary NewsAuxiliary NewsAuxiliary News Linda Jackson Linda Jackson Linda Jackson --- PresidentPresidentPresident
Here comes the holiday rush and we have a lot going on this season. First of all, our State President, Debbie K’s project is the TAPS Program which offers help, hope and healing to all those grieving the death of a loved one, serving in the Armed Forces of America, regardless of their relationship to the deceased or the circum-stances of the death. We are proud she chose this. Our District President Marrick McDonald’s visita-tion luncheon is being held at our post on November 5, 2016, 12:00 PM for lunch then a meeting will be held at 1:00 PM. We will be serving wraps, soup and macaroni salad. Cost of the Lunch is $5.00 p/p. Please sign up at the Legion or contact Ann Marie Cerone at 315-751-0358 for more information or to make a reservation. We are hosting an Election Day Dinner on Tuesday, November 8, from 12:00 PM to 8:00PM. We will be serving Rigatonis, meatballs, chef salad, Italian bread and butter, and a fabulous dessert table. Cost is $12.00 adults, $6.00 children 6-10 and 5 and under free. Take out is also available. So make sure you vote and come have a great dinner. Proceeds go to support our veterans, their families, our community and those currently serving so unselfishly. The Auxiliary is making pies to sell for Thanksgiv-ing. The cost is $12.00 per pie, the choices are apple or pumpkin, either fresh baked at the legion or fro-zen for you to bake at home. The order slips are next to the kitchen door. Pick up for the pies will be No-vember 22nd and 23rd. Limit 100 pies so order early. On November 10th at 6:00 PM we will be making our Stone Soup. The box for donations will be under the counter next to the kitchen door. We refuse nothing. So come and have fun helping make the soup for our Veterans Day Celebration on Saturday, November 12th. We also need auxiliary members to volunteer to work this event for the Legion. Our monthly meeting is Tuesday, November 1st and our monthly bake sale is Friday, November 4th. I re-alize these two weeks are very busy, but your help and support is greatly appreciated. There are signup sheets on the Auxiliary Bulletin Board for all events. Please stop in to sign up.
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AUXILIARY AUXILIARY BAKE SALEBAKE SALE
Nov 4thNov 4th
12 12 -- 8 PM8 PM
Legion RidersLegion Riders BAKE SALEBAKE SALE
Nov 18thNov 18th
12 12 -- 8 PM8 PM
The VA Christmas Gift shop will be held on December 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th. Volunteers are needed to work at the VA for this much needed event. Please see Jayne Fust for more information. There signup sheet on the Legion Bulletin Board. Last but not least our Auxiliary Christmas Party is be-ing held Tuesday, December 13th, at the Legion. Cock-tails at 6:00 PM and dinner at 7:00PM. Dinner is being prepared by A Catering Effects. The cost is $15.00 p/p and guests are welcome. Contact Linda Jackson at 315-699-2748 with any questions you may have. A signup sheet will be on the Auxiliary Bulletin Board and we are asking for hats, gloves/mittens or scarfs to be donated for Meals on Wheels. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and please remember our troops serving away from home this holiday season. God Bless and keep them all safe. Linda Jackson, President.
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American Legion Riders American Legion Riders
Bruce R. Dauer Bruce R. Dauer —— PresidentPresident
Greetings fellow Legion members, The riding season is coming to a close, and what a great one it was. We still have the Flags of Honor and Gratitude, and the Veteran's Day Parade ahead. The Riders have made several donations in the last two months. We donated $1500.00 to the Military Courtesy Room, $2010.00 to the annual Clear Path Ride, and $2500.00 to Feed Our Vets. We are very proud of our support to local groups, doing so much for our Vets. As we observe Thanksgiving, please pause and give thanks to our men and women in uniform for their sacrifice to our great country. Our membership stands at 80, contact an officer if you are interested in joining. Our next meeting will be November 8th. Remember that freedom is not free. Support our Troops. Bruce
Friday Fish Fry Friday Fish Fry Friday Fish Fry Fresh Haddock
Served by Post Volunteers
Fridays — Year Round
Fish Dinners - - Fish Sandwiches
Fisherman’s Platters
Serving from 12 Noon to 8 PMServing from 12 Noon to 8 PM
Take Outs available Take Outs available Take Outs available --- --- Call 699Call 699Call 699---078607860786
Take Outs are picked up fromTake Outs are picked up fromTake Outs are picked up from Banquet Room BarBanquet Room BarBanquet Room Bar
Stay for the Great Music Stay for the Great Music Stay for the Great Music & Dance after dinner& Dance after dinner& Dance after dinner
BANDS FOR YOUR ENJOYMENTBANDS FOR YOUR ENJOYMENTBANDS FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT
NO FISH Nov 25thNO FISH Nov 25thNO FISH Nov 25th Happy ThanksgivingHappy ThanksgivingHappy Thanksgiving
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Thank you all for your help each week!
WE REALLY NEED WE REALLY NEED MOREMORE HELP = HELP = Thanks!
Every Wednesday Starts 7:00 PMEvery Wednesday Starts 7:00 PMEvery Wednesday Starts 7:00 PM Doors OpenDoors OpenDoors Open---5:00 PM5:00 PM5:00 PM
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Mobile Outreach Mobile Outreach
can SAVE A LIFE SAVE A LIFE
DAV Needs Volunteer Drivers Contact: JOSEPH J. SCHNEIDER SYRACUSE VAMC (670) (315) 425-4353 FAX (315) 425-4876
800 Irving Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210
BAND & MUSIC BAND & MUSIC LINE UP LINE UP FOR NovemBERFOR NovemBER
Fri Fri -- Nov 4th Nov 4th -- BartoonzBartoonz
Fri Fri -- Nov 11th Nov 11th -- Jesse DerringerJesse Derringer
Fri Fri -- Nov 18th Nov 18th -- Rhythm & ShoesRhythm & Shoes
NO Music Nov 25th NO Music Nov 25th ––
Happy ThanksgivingHappy Thanksgiving
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Address: 1223 Salt Spring Road, Chittenango, NY 13037
Phone: 315-687-3300 315-687-3300 Business Hours: 9a–4:30p M-F, 10a–2p Saturday
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In your thoughts and prayers!
When you see your
Local Police, State Police
or County Sheriff
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From the Chaplain: Dear members, You are in distress when a loved one becomes ill, have sur-gery, get injured or passes away, that is understandable, but please let the Chaplain know as soon as possible so our Legion can take appropriate action. I check the obituaries each morn-ing, but if no mention of military service or being a Legion mem-ber, the family may think we don't care which is never the case. Please email or call Chaplain Heidenreich with infor-mation at [email protected] or 315-345-0702 or 315-458-3895.
WINE TOURWINE TOUR
NOV 5thNOV 5th $40 Per Person
Sign Up and Pay at the Legion
Make checks payable to Loreen Goettel Questions - call Laureen at 263-2199 or at the
Legion on Tuesday & Thursday evenings Meet at the Cicero American Legion at 8:30 AM
First Stop is THREE BROTHERS WINERY Wine tastings are additional cost
Happy Thanksgiving
From all of us
at Cicero American Legion
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County Commander’s Corner The recent meeting in Skaneateles went very well. Skaneateles is a very hospita-ble Post and put on a very good meal. I even got a tour of their new kitchen – very impressed. News regarding mem-bership – The National Commander, Charles E. Schmidt will award his Nation-al Commanders Honor Ribbon to any American Legion FAMILY that achieves 100 percent membership by May 30, 2017. For this award, the Legion Family is defined as a post and any combination of Auxiliary unit, Sons squadron or Legion Riders chapter. Each branch must achieve 100 percent membership to qualify for the award. This membership incentive program will end May 30, 2017. The next Onon-daga County American Legion will be held at the Mattydale Legion on Thursday, November 10th at 7:00 PM. Remember, all Legionnaires are invited to attend, hope to see you there. Dave Plato - Onondaga County Commander
CICERO POST COLOR GUARD The Color Guard is now gearing up for the annual Flag Ceremony which will be held, this year, at the Wegmans on Rt. 57, on Sunday , November 6th at 10:00 AM. The Color Guard will meet at the Post at 9:00 AM. Our next detail will be the annual Vet-erans Day Parade at the NYS Fair-grounds on Saturday, November 12th at Noon. The Color Guard will meet at the Post at 10:00 AM. Our next function will be the Turkey Party held at the Post on Sunday, November 13, 2016. It will start at 1 PM with plenty of turkeys and other meats being raffled, refresh-ments will be available. Advance tickets are now availa-ble at the bar. Remember, all are invited, public included. As always, the Color Guard is always looking for mem-bers. See any member for details. Dave Plato Color Guard Coordinator
Syracuse AirportSyracuse AirportSyracuse Airport Military Courtesy Room Military Courtesy Room Military Courtesy Room
Needs VolunteersNeeds VolunteersNeeds Volunteers
Contact Scott Smoke [email protected]
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FALL CLEANFALL CLEAN--UP UP
8:00 AM
Saturday Nov 5Saturday Nov 5 Grab your gloves andGrab your gloves and Come helpCome help
