Newsletter

American Legion Post 56 Monthly Bulletin

September 2009

Commander's Message

Greetings,

Here we are in the middle of August and the summer continues to go by.

I would like to thank Steve Hoelscher for being the chairman of our fair stand and all the volunteers who worked as servers and cooks. We had a reasonably good first year and made approximately $1,300.00 after expenses.

Also would like to thank Gary Anderson and Wes Halverson for heading up Gary’s annual sweet corn and brat feed. Again we couldn’t have succeeded with this project if it had not been for all the volunteers who picked the corn, cooked the corn and brats and served the food. Our post would not be able to function without the dedication of these volunteers.

By the time you receive this letter we will have had our post breakfast on Aug 23rd. This breakfast still continues to be a popular event and we are always in need of more volunteers to help with this. Look for the signup sheets for this and other activities on the door as you enter the lounge area.

The Honor Guard held their breakfast on Aug 30th in order to supplement their funds. On Aug 26th we served food at the Farmers Market. This has proven to be a good way to add extra income to our account. Again we can always use extra help to carry on this function.

 
Any World War II Veterans that would like to go to Washington, D.C. on the Honor Flight, we have forms at the bar you can pickup and fill out. Anyone that knows of someone who is eligible for this trip be sure to let them know and have them stop at the Legion for more information.

 
At the August 17th Post meeting, By-Laws committee chairman 1st Vice Commander Bill Goette discussed the proposed changes in our post by-laws. Anyone interested in these changes should ask Bill Goette, Arnie Mulso or myself for a copy of the by-laws. The changes will be voted on at the September 21st Post meeting.

Membership renewals continue to come in and anyone who knows of someone who is eligible to join should encourage them to do so. Applications can be picked up at the bar.

The building committee met on August 14th and discussed the progress made on purchasing the property to the south of our building. We are moving forward with this and at present are waiting for the abstract to be brought up to date. Anyone wishing to contribute to this project can do so by stopping at the Chamber of Commerce where a fund has been set up specifically for purchasing and building. Again I would like to emphasize that at this point we are only purchasing the property. The building and expansion of this site will come at a later time as funds are available. Any questions on this can be directed to Dave Mullenbach or myself. The Building Committee consists of Rex Stotts, Len Leland, Dave Mullenbach, Mick Jaquette, Bob Inderlie, Wes Halverson, Arnie Mulso.

Looking ahead to September we are at the Farmers Market on the 9th, Post meeting on the 21st at 7:00 P.M. and Post breakfast on the 27th.

Anyone with questions, concerns or suggestions should contact myself and make me aware of these issues. We appreciate your continued support of our legion and invite you to participate in the many activities that are scheduled here.

For God and Country
Rex F Stotts, Commander

Club Update

Where Did The Summer Go;

Wow; was that busy. The fair was very good for us, as it looks like we will make around $1,300.00 after expenses.  We now are the home for 3 Kiwanis clubs, Mondays Noon Kiwanis, Thursday Golden K, and Friday morning Daybreakers, thanks for giving us this opportunity.   Also, on Saturday the 26th the club will be closing for a private party, it is a wedding with over 350 guests and we will need the entire facility, so I thank you in advance for your understanding. Please look over the calendar there is a lot going on. We still have some openings for Christmas parties.  Remember to drive safe our kids and grandkids are back in school.  Also, we will serve food until 10:00 pm on Fridays so you can eat after the game. GO TIGERS!!!!!!

Thanks
Todd Utpadel

Club Happenings

Noon lunches 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Monday-Friday

Saturday lunches 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Thursday Evening Buffet - All you can eat, 15 items, $10.50

Labor Day Monday September 7 Club Closed

Post Breakfast 8am-12:30pm - Sunday September 27

Crossroads Community Hospice Salad Luncheon - 11:00 am Wednesday September 30

F.Y.I.

In last month’s publication I mentioned the possibility of Leo Carey Post 56 doing something special within the next few months to observe the 90th anniversary of the American Legion in Albert Lea.  So far, I’ve been underwhelmed by the response from my fellow Legionnaires.

However, as I also mentioned, there’s a very distinct possibility this important anniversary will be observed in a significant way by the Tribune.  I’m not too sure what this will entail, but there’s a guarantee that some post members will be involved in this special salute to the post, its members and its history.  Meanwhile, let’s see what develops during the next several months.

Now, let’s shift the focus to another topic.

Last month’s publication was about a week late in getting out to the post’s members.  Yet, the deadline has always been the first Wednesday after the post meeting. And for the five or more years I was the editor, my part of this publication was taken to Church Offset Printing on that day or the following day.  Thus, the material for this issue is going to the printer on Aug. 19, 2009.

Ed Shannon
Editor

Auxiliary News

Welcome!

As we begin the 2009-10 year of this great organization a special welcome to our new members.  We hope you will join us at the Unit meetings.  We meet on the first Wed. of the month beginning on Sept. 2nd.   The meetings begin at 7 pm and usually last about an hour and are followed by coffee and conversation.

We will be again sending packages to our service men and women and are in need of items to include.  If you can donate items or cash please bring it to a meeting or call me and I would be happy to pick it up.

Some ideas: hard candy, socks, paper back books, beef jerky, flea collars, small shampoos, lotions, etc.

The summer will have come and gone when you receive this newsletter.

Some of the Post activities we have helped with are Farmers Market and their food stand at the County Fair.  They will be at the Market in Aug., Sept. & Oct.  Stop by and enjoy the meals they serve and listen to our manager Todd entertain.

Any questions about your membership or our activities please call.  My # is 507-373-1761.

For God and Country
President Pat

A Note from the Adjutant

Post 56 Members
1. Membership is at 513 or 51.5% of our goal
2. Make sure you report a change of address so you get your flyer
3. Do you have items in the coat room – like coats, caps, plates, pans – please pick them up
4. Thanks to Everyone for getting their dues paid for 2010, and to anyone that is able to cater to the club for meals and entertainment as the club cannot operate by dues alone.

Arnie Mulso
Adjutant

Taps

KENNETH J. ANDERSON
Born July 13, 1915.  Died Aug. 12, 2009.  He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of the American Legion and VFW.

LEO WILLIAM CAREY
Born June 29, 1924.  Died July 27, 2009.  He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of the American Legion and VFW.

GEORGE A. LANG JR.
Born Jan. 8, 1919.  Died July 28, 2009.  He served in the armed forces during World War II and was a member of the American Legion and VFW.

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

Dave and Sue Olson    In Memory of Rosella Weber
Dave and Sue Olson    In Memory of Howard Erickson
Tom and Sandy Norby    In Memory of Rosella Weber
Mike and Patty Senescall    In Memory of Leo Carey
Becci Michalski    In Memory of Leo Carey
Edwin and Sylvia Johnson    In Memory of Clifford Johnson
Don and Elaine Ehrich    In Memory of Gene Evans
Elnora Carey    In Memory of Leo Carey
Neil and Barbara Lang    In Memory of George Lang
Vernon and Fern Baer    In Memory of Byron Bjerke
Dick Cameron    In Memory of Gene Evans
Chuck and Carol Smith    In Memory of Rosella Weber
Marshall and Helen Bendixen    In Memory of Rosella Weber
Jim and Judi Olson    In Memory of Rosella Weber
Doris Callahan    In Memory of Leo Carey
Chris Borland    In Memory of Richard Borland Sr.


Honor Guard Donations
Bill and Marilyn Danielsen    In Memory of Richard Willmert
Odean and Gerri Berg    In Memory of Barney Bjerke
Dick Ulve    In Memory of Stu Evenson
John and Pat Rhiger    In Memory of Stu Evenson
Dorothy Harty    In Memory of Stu Evenson
Robert and Margaret Knutson    In Memory of Lou Ryan
Robert and Margaret Knutson    In Memory of Leo Carey
Jim and Mary Hallum    Donation
Dave and Sue Olson    In Memory of Lois Thisius
Melvin Simonson    Donation
 

Please 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.

The deadline for the October 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.