Post 56
Welcome to
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 May 2005 |
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May
is here with a busy agenda but what a beautiful spring which brings
new life. Just a reminder
that May 8th is Mother’s Day – thanks for Mothers and
what they do and stand for. May
21st is Armed Forces Day so fly your flag high and thank a
veteran. Also remember our
troops currently serving and thank them.
Another day is May 30th – Memorial Day which
always gives us inspiration for our freedoms that have been won and
paid for by our veterans. The
VFW will be in charge of the program this year so if in town show your
support by attending the services. What’s
coming up with Commander’s project?
Everything is ordered and the flooring should be completed on
May 22nd and 23rd except for the molding.
Thank you everyone that helped to make this project a reality.
In early June (probably a Sat.) we will have an open house with
treats to show it off. You
may also check out the lounge by stopping in to have a bite to eat or
play bingo or just visit. Interesting
visitors from May
will a Arnie Mulso, Commander Post 56 |
Commander's Message
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F.Y.I. Tribune
Staff Writer Ann Austin has again done an excellent job of publicizing
the proposed Freeborn County Veteran’s Memorial to be located near
the corner of Her
latest report and update on this particular project was on the front
page of the April 1, 2005 issue of the
Tribune.
According to her article, 362 paver bricks and five sponsor
plaques have been purchased so far.
By now these numbers should be even higher. To
order a personalized paver brick, send an application (available at
the Legion Club or at the Freeborn County Government Center) along
with a check for $100 made out to the “Chamber Foundation",
annotating "Freeborn County Veteran’s
Memorial” on the memo line and mail to: Freeborn
Ed
Shannon, Editor
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LEGION HERITAGE Every
part of The American Legion Emblem has a meaning, a rich symbolism
that a glance does not reveal. The
Emblem is laid upon the rays of sun, giver of life, warmth and
courage; foe of the cold,
of the darkness, of fear, of apprehension.
In turn, each of the Emblem’s many parts signifies a meaning
which no American Legionnaire who wears the Emblem should take
lightly, and which he should know from the first moment that he puts
his emblem on. Why does
the star signify constancy of purpose?
Because the stars are fixed in the heavens, while the planets,
the moon and the sun wander. As
the stars do not wander, so should The American Legion not wander from
its fixed purposes. In the next Legion Heritage will be an explanation of all the symbols in our official emblem.
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Auxiliary News
Our
May meeting will be held on May 4, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.
A Memorial Service will be given to Auxiliary members who have
died this past year. If
you are a family member or friend of these members, please plan on
attending. May
is Poppy Month. The VFW
are in charge of poppy sales this year.
Please stop and get one from them.
Remember, honor and respect those whose lives were lost in
service by wearing a poppy. It
is a symbol of respect and honor for military service – “past and
present”. Delegates
to the District Convention in New Richland, MN on May 21st
and 22nd and Department Convention in Annual
reports are in the mail – thanks to everyone for a job well done.
Thank you Vonnie for getting them mailed out.
Thanks Karin for the list of monies that were given out this
past year. We
do a lot for our Veterans and for local charities and events.
Please continue to support our Auxiliary and if you are not a
member and are eligible, consider joining us. Our
last bridge marathon will be held on May 16th.
Thank you to all the bridge players for coming and to all the
faithful workers who help set-up, serve and clean-up. God
Bless, Bonnie |
Club Update Spring
is officially here. The
month of May honors all of our mom’s…Mother’s Day is Sun., May
8. Speaking of Sundays,
our monthly breakfast is still the 4th Sunday of each month
(May 22 8am – 12 pm). Our
calendar brings us wedding receptions and dances which is wonderful
for the club. Memorial
Day is May 30 (Mon.). Don’t
forget!! Bingo
– Bingo Tuesdays are 6:35 earlybird and 7pm regular.
Wednesday is still Bar Bingo Starting @ 6pm. Tuesdays
offer more food selections; we
still have the classic Burgers but
now in addition – Br. Chicken, Fish & Pork Tenderloin all for $2
each. Wednesdays we will
have our Sloppy Joes but in addition we will have different items each
week. Come check us out! Karaoke
every Friday night starting @ 7:30pm with Laurie. Support
your club with your special occasions.
Remember that we can accommodate you with your special needs. Chris
Hallum, Club Manager
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Taps JOSE CALDERON Born July 20, 1933. Died April 17, 2005. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of the American Legion, VFW, and the Knights of Columbus. MELVIN LARSON Born June 20, 1917. Died April 15, 2005. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of the American Legion. GERALD PEEK Born May 23, 1927. Died April 10, 2005. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was member of the American Legion, VFW, and Elks. He was Legionnaire of the Year in 1985, and inducted into the Freeborn County Softball Hall of Fame. MILTON G. ROSENBERG Born
March 17, 1915. Died March
30, 2005. He served in
the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a member of the American
Legion, VFW, Sons of Norway, Shrine Club and Masons.
He was inducted into the Freeborn County Softball Hall of Fame. |
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Post 447 VFW meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of every month at the American Legion Post 56 Clubrooms @ 7:00pm. Come and join VFW Post 447.
Veterans helping Veterans.
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