Post 56
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Leo Carey American Legion Post 56 - Albert Lea
142 North Broadway
Albert Lea, Minnesota 56007
(507) 373-7993
Service Veterans - Serving the Community
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American Legion Post 56 Monthly Bulletin June 2005 |
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Commander's Message Welcome
to hopefully the beginning of summer.
First, let me thank everyone that helped with the project of
updating the lounge. It
has taken some time but hopefully you will enjoy the change and even
invite friends along with you when you come in.
To help celebrate this great completion event please mark your
calendar for Saturday, June 18th from 2-5pm for some free
snacks and special drinks and I can personally thank you for your
help. June
starts out with installation of new officers on June 6th
with supper (swiss steak) at 6:00 pm.
The new offices will be Cmdr. Tom Henderson, 1st
Vice Arnie Mulso, 2nd Vice Dan Peterson, new trustees Bob
Indrelie and Dave Olson. Thank
you for serving plus thanks to the people continuing on the board. Report
from the District meeting will have to come next month as this is
going to print before the meeting on Sat., May 21.
Hopefully some of you could make the meeting and attend the
parade. Congratulations
to the S.A.L. and Auxiliary for their help and work they do plus the
officers they have elected for next year. We
still are in need of bingo workers on Tuesday and Wednesday night. Also,
anyone that has or is aware of a uniform not being used anymore if you
would please turn it into the Post so someone could use it, it would
save a big expense for the Post. These
uniforms cost about $300 each. Thanks
for your help. Major
expense: Yes we have
replaced the ice machine. It
is new and cost about $3,800. Next
is the air conditioning/heating system.
It is being looked at being totally replaced and estimates are
maybe as high as $45,000. The
need is there so we are investigating more but the Post will need a
fund raiser for ourselves. So
we scheduled a grilled pork chop dinner on Saturday, June 25th
at the Legion. Probably
starting at 5:00 pm and going until whenever. We
haven’t gotten to our goal for membership yet so please ask if they
would like to join as we are at 96% of 1150. Let’s
support our Legion baseball team by attending their games.
Schedule is posted on the bulletin board and on the website.
Thanks for your support. June
has many dates of remembrance like June 14th – Flag Day
(US Army founded in 1775), June 19th – Father’s Day,
June 22nd – Pledge of Allegiance recognized by Congress
and GI bill signed into law in 1944, and June 25th – the
Korean War began. Fly a
Flag and support a veteran. For God and Country, Ernie
Mulso, Commander Post 56 |
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F.Y.I. I’m
turning over this part of the publication to Bob Miller for his
special message:
“The
congratulatory responses received following the Legionnaire of the
Year award were so very humbling.
The distinction was received as the highest honor that could be
attributed to me.
My
membership in Leo Carey Post #56 has always been very meaningful.
I have often said that when I put on my Legion uniform and
serving on the honor guard causes me to be very proud. I
am so pleased to serve with Post #56 where the greatest of comrades
prevail. I
salute you all, For God and Country” It
is worth adding right here that Bob has been one of the buglers
participating in area funerals and other ceremonial activities.
He also served as the commander of Leo Carey Post 56 in
2000-2001. Ed
Shannon Editor |
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Auxiliary News Memorial Day is May 30, 2005.
Remember our veterans (not just this day) but everyday.
They sacrificed a lot for our freedom. Our Potluck Supper will be held on June 1, 2005 at
6:00 p.m. Men are invited.
Please come as our Department President, Carol Holmgren, will
be in attendance. Let’s
have a good turnout! June is Girl’s State Month.
We have elected two girls for delegates and two alternates.
They are: Delegates Erica Sorenson Ashley Pence Alternates Alex Larson Stephanie Sternberg Flag Day is June 14th – fly the
American Flag proudly. The District Convention was held in New Richland on
May 21st and 22nd.
I will report on this in the July flyer.
We have endorsed our own member, Pat Johannsen, for office of
First District President. Installation of new officers for the 2005-2006 year
will be held on Monday, June 6th, at 7:00 p.m.
Supper will be at 6:00 p.m. I have the following chairmanships to fill for the
upcoming year: Americanism,
Community Service, Leadership, V.A. & R., and Home Service.
If you are interested please call me at 373-3767.
Thank you! See you at the club. God Bless, Bonnie
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Club Update Summer
is here after a strange spring…The American Legion has been here for
you to take advantage of special days and evenings.
Tuesdays still offer extremely well priced menu serving from
4:30 – 8 pm. We still
have our famous burgers along with a fish, chicken, and pork
sandwiches all for just $2 each. Wednesdays
menu has been expanded each week with something that we have always
offered as well as new items such as wraps and burritos.
Check us out each Bar Bingo night to see what we have cooking. Thursdays
are still the special menu night with a rotating menu each week.
We plan this out a month in advance so we can put it in the
flyer. Cut out
the section for the Thursday menu and put it on your
refrigerator so you don’t forget about our exciting food. Fridays
and Saturdays bring our Bar Menu which is served 5-8pm in the newly
remodeled lounge. You
really should come in to see the new lounge.
Our Commander Arnie Mulso has worked extremely hard to raise
the money needed for this project.
Congratulations and Thank You, Arnie. Karaoke
with Laurie is still a big hit here on Friday evenings…her schedule
for the fun this month is June 10, 17, and 24. BREAKFAST
BREAKFAST…the 4th Sunday of each month offers our famous
pancake breakfast. For
only $5 you get pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice, milk, & coffee.
We are expanding the hours by a ½ hour to accommodate the
later church goers. 8am to
12:30 pm. Remember
your American Legion for any upcoming events that you have.
We do parties, receptions, groom’s dinners, graduations,
anniversaries, birthdays, or whatever you need us to do for you. We
are having a Pork Chop Dinner on Saturday, June 25 starting at 5pm and
serving to 7:30 or later. All
volunteers are welcome to help raise funds for projects that are
deserving. We need a new
air conditioning system and just purchased a new ice machine.
As well as trying to help all the Commanders projects. The
American Legion State Golf Tournament is the first weekend in August.
Sign up soon… Chris Hallum, Club Manager
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Taps Romeo A. Caron Born June 20, 1937. Died May 3, 2005. He served in the U.S. Army from July 1954 to April 1956 and was a member of the American Legion and VFW, and a member of the honor guard for funerals for many years.
Richard L. Krebsbach Born
September 19, 1935. Died
April 29, 2005. He served
in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 to 1957, and was member of the
American Legion, VFW, Elks and Eagles.
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