Newsletter

American Legion Post 56 Monthly Bulletin

May 2011

Commander's Message

Spring started, but seems to have had a hiccup.  This is not unlike the club as we have a good week for business, then the next week it changes.  Hopefully, spring will brighten things up with new crops and plants as they flourish; that is what we hope will happen here at Post 56.  So, please be positive.

  
First, let me congratulate Ruth Perry for being selected as the Legionnaire of the Year.  That same evening, we recognized several members that have had fifty years membership with the American legion.  I also thank the very, nice crowd that attended this program.

In addition to checking the calendar in the flyer, you can also check the website for Post 56 information.  The website not only has the information found in the flyer, but you will find many photos, event information and links to Department and National.  Check it out; you may find yourself on it!

Post 56 is in need of new officers for the year 2011-2012.  Currently, we have a Commander, but are still looking for a 1st vice and 2nd vice.  If you are interested in serving in one of these positions, please let me, or the Adjutant know.

First District Convention will be held in Adams, MN on May 21st and 22nd.  If interested in attending, please call or leave your name at the Post.  Along the same line, Department will be holding their convention in July.  Another item of new business is that the national Convention will be held in Minneapolis in August. Minnesota wants to have a large delegation of flags marching, so keep that in mind for August.

Local events coming up include the Memorial Day Program, so look for that agenda of events.  The local Guard Unit will be marching in the parade this year, so please help show your support.  Another event coming up is the National Red Power Round-Up in June, the 23rd-25th, at the fairgrounds.  Post 56 is having a food stand at the fair and will need helpers, so please check out the volunteer list at the club. Starting Wednesday, May 18th, the Farmer’s Market will be serving food between 4:00 and 6:00 pm.  As you can see, there are several opportunities to help.

May 7th at 7:00 pm there will be a dance at the Armory to help support the “Beyond The Yellow Ribbon Community’ Program”  The cost is $10.00 and The Allie Katz will be playing, so please come and support our local Guard Unit.

 
For God and Country
Bill Goette

Auxiliary News

Our annual reports were due April 15th.  We thank you for giving us coupons and pop tabs.  Here are the totals we received:  235 box tops; 570 Campbell Soup labels; 165 Kemps, nickel, bottle caps; and 14 pounds of pop tabs which were given to the Ronald McDonald House.  Keep saving all of these.  Even if it’s a small amount, it all adds up.  The District Convention will be held, May 21st and 22nd in Adams.  Some of us will be going and if anyone wants a ride, call me at:  377 – 2714.

President
Janet Scherb
 

May Menu

May 5th
Beef Tips on Wild Rice
Legion Chicken Dinner
Butterfly Pork Chop
Goulash

May 12th
Bacon Wrapped Tenderloin
Roast Beef
Baked Ham
Tator-Tot Hot Dish

May 19th
Buffet

May 26th
Meatloaf
Honey Glazed Pork Loin
Turkey Roast
Lasagna

Legion Youth Donations

This is an update on how our 4th Sunday Monthly Post Breakfast's and Youth Activity Program with local churches is going. For the first quarter we have sent checks out to 15 local Churches who elected to participate in the Youth Activity Fundraiser Program for the amount of $819.00. For those that are not aware of the program, the Am. Legion donates $1.00 back to the church of your chose for their Youth Activity Programs. This includes money collected for three Legion Breakfast's and one VFW Breakfast so far this year. We think that this program is working well and want to thank all the people for their continued support.  
 
Chair Dave Mullenbach
Breakfast/Youth Activity Program

TAPS

STANFORD LIEN
Born May 13, 1923.  Died March 25, 2011.  Served in the US Army
during the invasion of France, LIberation of Paris and the Battle of the Bulge.  Worked as a Carpenter for Diekema Construction all of his working years.

Dollar-A-Month (D.A.M.)

D. A. M. Donations
Buzz Knudsen    mem of Carl Knudsen
Don/Elaine Ehrich    donation
Mathews, Peterson, Peterson    donation from Tuesday Dog Race winnings
Don/Joanne Johnsrud    donation
Herb/Carolyn Sorenson    mem of David Simpson
Mick/Judy Jaquette    honor of Billy Christenson for his service to Post 56
Kendall/Lila Johnson    donation
Bill/Lavonne Christenson    donation
Vic Glantz    donation
Jim/Judi Olson    honor of Billy Christenson

Honor Guard Donations
Ruth McCrea Simpson    mem of David Simpson
Bill/Marilyn Danielsen    mem of David Simpson
Bob/Doris Miller    honor of Billy Christenson
Ron/Betty Mathews    honor of Billy Christenson
Ed/Angie Nelson    honor of Billy Christenson
Rex/Lois Stotts    honor of Billy Christenson
Margie MacKay    honor of Billy Christenson
Margaret Michna    mem of Jamie Michna
Nancy Jenson    mem of Terry J. Hall
Marjorie K. Beiser    mem of Sanford Lien
Carroll Aasen family    mem of Carroll Aasen
Rose Kauffman    mem of Bud Kauffman and Hody Hanson

ATTENTION ANYONE INTERESTED IN STARTING AN AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS CHAPTER

An organization meeting of all interested Legion, Auxiliary, or S.A.L. members in good standing should try to attend a meeting at Leo Carey Post 56 in the Legion dining room on Tuesday June 7, 2011 at 7:00pm.  You may come early as it is basket night at the club.  Many members have expressed some interest in forming an American Legion Riders chapter so please come and hear what it is about.

Consider supporting Leo Carey American Legion Post 56 with a contribution to the Dollar-A-Month (D.A.M.) fund.  Whether it’s a dollar a month, or a larger donation, these funds are used to support the Post 56 club facilities, maintenance & continued growth of our organization.

If you would like to make a donation to the Post 56 D.A.M. fund, please complete the form in this newsletter and return it to Leo Carey American Legion Post 56.  You can recognize someone special by naming that person in their memory or honor.  Your contribution will be listed in the Post’s monthly flyer and on the website.

Judi Olson, D.A.M. Account Manager

To make a donation, click on the link to our D.A.M. Fund Account Page.

Please thank and support those businesses and organizations which sponsor ads in the monthly Post 56 bulletin flyer:

Craig Loehr-Dave Syverson Ford, Graceland Cemetery, Jim & Dudes Plumbing & Heating, Shoff Chiropractic, MPeters Enterprises, Church Offset Printing,

Security Bank Minnesota, American Legion Post 56 Auxiliary, Christian Floor Covering, Embroider-4 Seasons Advertising, Hillcrest Cemetery, Auto Serve-Rick Loberg, Doors & Floors, ING Financial Partners-Arnold Mulso, Motor Inn Co., Bayview Freeborn Funeral Home, Scott's Office Products, GreenLea Golf Course, Nelson County Market, Century 21 O'Byrne Realty

The deadline for the June issue will be the Wednesday following the post meeting.  This will be the deadline policy in the future!

Post 447 VFW and Auxiliary meetings are held on the 2^nd Monday of every month at the American Legion Post 56 Clubrooms @ 7:00pm. Come and join VFW Post 447. 

Veterans helping Veterans.