Newsletter

American Legion Post 56 Monthly Bulletin

November 2011

Commander's Message

Dear Legionnaires,

It has been a busy October at Post 56. Club manager, D. J. Dave, has been working so hard, that made himself sick, and spent a week in the hospital. We are all happy he is back and doing very well. We were still able to pull off a big wedding reception and a couple of double bookings, plus Viking football on Sundays. Thank you to our volunteers.

Speaking of volunteers, I want to introduce Franne Camerer, as our volunteer coordinator. Franne has come forward and said she would like to help with organizing our volunteers. We have need for volunteers for Wednesday night bar bingo, moonlight bingo (once a month), meat raffles (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays), Vikings football, special events and other activities like recycling or maintenance.  Please fill out the Volunteer Helper form and return it to the Club.

I am sad to report our Gaming Manager, Kyle Olson and Selma Engebretson are retiring at the end of October, however, Kyle and Selma will stay on to help Lyle Hinz, our new Gaming Manager, make a smooth transition. Gaming has been a very integral part of Post 56 operations. Thank you to all our gaming patrons for your support. Please welcome Lyle, and congratulate him for stepping forward, and accepting this important position.

November will be another busy month for Post 56. We are coordinating the Veterans Day activities this year. This is the 10th anniversary of September 11th, and we have asked law enforcement, fire, EMTs and others to participate in the parade and program at the court house, with our VFW and Legion Honor Guards. The Honor Guards and Auxiliary will be doing school programs in the morning. The Honor Guards and marchers will form up at 10:30 at the Legion for our march to the Veterans Memorial.  Coffee and donuts will be available from 8:00 - 10:00, with a hot dish lunch being served at noon at the club. (Goodwill Donation) Please come and participate.

The Honor Guard is the pride of Post 56. There is much behind the scenes work needed to maintain our Honor Guard efficiency. I want to recognize and thank Dave Skogheim and Dennis Smith for cleaning and maintenance of our weapons.

Times are still very difficult at Post 56. I thank everyone for their contribution to my Commander’s Project. We stand at 85% of our goal of $10,000. We still need people to step up and help with our debt reduction, especially our Alliant Energy note payment of $193.39. This is a monthly obligation we can not miss.

Thank you for your support.

Commander Mick

Auxiliary News

Thank you to everyone who furnished salads and worked at the luncheon in Oct. We had a very nice turnout.

Don't forget that Veteran's Day is Friday Nov. 11th. The program will be at the Court House at 11:00am.

Membership dinner will be Saturday Nov. 12th. Serving will be from 4:30pm to 7:00pm and free to paid up members or you can pay your dues that night.  The cost for guests or non-members is $7.00. The menu will be Swiss steak, baked potato, carrots, dinner bun, and coffee.

The Auxiliary Past Presidents will have their annual dinner on Thursday November 17, 2011 at 6pm. Please bring an item for the food shelf.

President
Janet Scherb

Hello All!

The club is hoppin! Make sure to stop in to see what is going on everyday. We have drink and food specials every day! Bean Bag leagues have started and it appears that everyone involved is having fun. Viking Sundays have been good, even though our Vikings have not been. I want to thank every one for their continued support, and for the thoughts and prayers while I had my stint over at St. Mary's.

A few things to keep in mind this month...

11th - Veterans Day Lunch Noon - 2
12th - Veterans Day / Membership Dinner 4:30 - 7
12th - Crazy Burger Night 5-8 Late Night Bar Bingo 8:30 - Close
19th - Chris Calderon Dart Tourney & Benefit 11am - ?
24th - Thanksgiving Day Tom & Jerry's and Bloody Mary's BAR OPEN 9am-11:30am
26th - Entertainment TBA

Remember the Veteran who served and died for our
freedoms, not just on Veterans Day, but EVERYDAY!

Club Manager Dave

MEMBERSHIP DINNER

Saturday Nov. 12th will be membership dinner night.  This year we will only be having one dinner. Menu will be Swiss steak, baked potato, carrots, dinner bun, and coffee. All paid up members for Legion, Auxiliary, and SAL can eat free and if you wish can pay your dues that night. The cost for all other guests or friends is $7.00. Serving will start at 4:30pm and go until 7:00pm or we run out of food.  Come and enjoy some fellowship plus you will have a chance to win a meat pack as well.

SILENT AUCTION

Congratulations to Robert Shideler for having the highest bid on the painted American Eagle. If you didn't get a chance to bid you can have another chance on an item which is the Soldier boot, rifle, and helmet wood carving which you may wish to get before the holiday season. Bidding may be done at the bar and in $5 increments starting Nov. 1 and ending at High Noon on Saturday Dec. 3rd. 2011.

Thank You.

TOM and JERRY SEASON

It is that time of the year again to be Thankful. Why should we wait until that one day in November though to be thankful as we should be that way every day we are able to get up and take nourishment. Tom and Jerrys can be your nourishment and will be served at the club on Thursday November 24, 2011 from 9:00am until 11:30am. Come join us and have some fellowship and possibly win a meat pack for lunch.

God Bless and have a Happy Thanksgiving.

Leo Carey Post 56

Thanks to everyone who attended the American Legion Post 56 Breakfast this year. FYI, Post 56 has sent out $1674.00 for the first three quarters of this year to the local participating Freeborn County Churches. What a great fundraiser for the Youth Activities Groups in our local community churches.  This program has been very successful and Post 56 is proud to be a part of it. We hope that you continue coming to our Post Breakfasts every 4th Sunday of the month to support this project.

TAPS

ROBERT R BECK
Born August 31, 1946. Died August 11, 2011. Served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Lived in various locations working as an Auctioneer, Mechanic and Truck Driver. Was active in the Youth 4-H programs. A paid up for life Legion member.

ALLEN MENSSEN
Born March 19, 1932. Died Sept. 21, 2011. Served in the US Army during the Korean War. Taught Math for 14 years in various locations and worked 26 years at Wilson’s Clerks Office. A member of Golden Kiwanis II, Square Dancers Club, AARP Income Tax volunteer and Careyaires. Was a Legion member.

WARREN JENSEN
Born March 8, 1930. Died Sept. 27, 2011. Served in the US Army.  Was proud to have assisted in the Apprehension of Puertorican Nationals Assault on Congress in 1954. Started various businesses including Jen Sales Inc. of Manchester. Was a member of the Scottish Right, Shriners, Kiwanis, Legion and Salvation Army.

DENNIS L SMITH
Born August 26, 1952. Died October 11, 2011. Served in the Army during the Vietnam War. Worked at Naeve Hospital in the Biomedical Engineering Department for 26 years. A member of VFW and American Legion. Proudly served as a volunteer at the YMCA.

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

D. A. M. DONATIONS

GARY/SHARON ANDERSON               MEM OF BOB HAUKOOS
BOB/SHIRLEY INDRELIE                     MEM OF KENT PETERSON
DAVE/SANDY MULLENBACH              MEM OF KENT PETERSON
JIM/JUDI OLSON                                 MEM OF BOB HAUKOOS
KEN/DELLA LELAND                           MEM OF MANVILLE KLINGBEIL
JEANETTE MORTENSON                    MEM OF WARREN JENSEN
DON/ELAINE EHRICH                          DONATION
ROBERT SHIDELER                            DONATION

HONOR GUARD DONATIONS

DAVE/SUE OLSON                              MEM OF WILHELM FRITSCH
JESSICA WATERS                               MEM OF CHARLES JONES
FAMILY OF RAY KATZUNG                  MEM OF RAY KATZUNG
HELENE WESTRUM                            MEM OF RAY KATZUNG

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, Nick's Inc.

The deadline for the December 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.