July - August 2011
Edition No. 4 - 11
Commanders Message
Hello Everyone.
I pray that you all are doing fine, and staying cool (smile). We had some really hot days at the beginning of June. Here's good news, we've had some good people step up and take positions at the Post. Our new First Vice is Bill Knupp , and our Second Vice is Mike Hall. Thanks guys, so very much. Bill Knupp is also our Adjutant. Now maybe we can keep the Post together for the rest of the year. This is my the second year as Commander, and I don't want to sound like a broken record, but we need to make some money! Come out and give us some ideas, if you've got any, so we can keep our beloved Post doors open, and continue to do that "Hoodoo That We Do Best"!
We've had some really nice events in the past two weeks. Our "Special Olympics Bowling Team" had it's Annual Banquet at the Post and it was a very "special" affair. We also had the "Special Olympics Torch Run" stop at the Post. They had about 150 officers running in the heat with the torch, which opened the Summer Games at Towson University. We had hamburgers, hot dogs, cookies, drinks and more for all of them. It was something to see - all of 'em running up US 1. The next day we held the "Heroes to Hometowns and Wounded Warriors" picnic on the grounds of Walter Reed at the Mologne House. It was well attended, and about 300 people came by. The State Commander, Michael Mooney, and the Past State and National Commanders, Clarence Bacon and Gail Murdock helped us out greatly. We also held "Flag Day Honors and Retirement of Colors" on June 14 which was also the United States Army's birthday.
Also a big "Thank You" to all volunteers and Post employees who have stepped up and done some good things for our brothers and sisters and community. Pat, all I can say is "Thanks" and God bless all of us at the "Best Post" in the state! r
Elando Lindsey
Post Commander
1st Vice Commanders Message
American Legion Post 217 Membership
Our 2011 memberships renewals are still coming in, and we are currently at 90% of our goal. Please Note: If your ID card says 2010, Your Membership Is About To Expire! Although 2011 cards valid, renewals for 2012 will also be available the first week of July. I know that the membership year is confusing to many of you, the simple answer is, your membership card is valid from July and through the last day of June, starting on the year shown on your card. So why the rush to meet quotas? It all boils down to:- 1.- Determining awards. 2.- then preparing membership cards for the following year. 3.- computing the available funds for the convention and our associated budgets. When you fail to renew your membership in a timely manner (Preferably by the end of February) you run the risk of loosing credit for the years of continuous service.
So here are are a few simple steps for you to take so your renewal process will be easy for you, and more efficient for us....
1.- always include a phone number where we can reach you if we have questions about your renewal application.
2.- If you move or relocate, please let us know so that we will be able to up-date our records.
3.- Renew your membership in July or as soon as you possibly can.
4.- Please don't hesitate - Contact me if you have any questions.
5.- If you haven't already done so, look up any of our new Post officers and ask how you can help make this the best Post in the country!
Yours in Service Bill Robertson
301-345-4873
RECRUITMENT
HELP
If
you are trying to recruit new members into the American Legion
National
Personnel Records Center
9700
Page Avenue
St.
Louis, Mo. 63132-5100
include complete name, Social Security number, and return address.
2nd Vice Commanders Message
Chaplains Message
Please send out your prayers and good wishes to the following members who are having deal with some recent medical issues and fighting the "good fight" towards recovery - Donnie Graves - Jim Carothers - Harold Clouse. If I've missed anyone please let me or someone at the Post know.
Also please remember that any member who moves to "Post Everlasting" we will lower our flag at the the Post and also at our memorial on Route 1 if we are notified in advance for the day of the service. So to all of you out there planning to have some fun this summer, stay safe, don't get too sunburned, and may God bless you and keep you safe.
James Hunter
Chaplain Post 217
Unit 217 President's Message
Message from the "4 Star" editor
I now have a new "e-mail" address. It's - TBXSTUDIOS@COMCAST.NET Please send your articles for the newsletter to me at this address, and you can always call me at 301-459-6278 or you can write to me at 9231 Fowler Lane, Lanham, Maryland 20706.
Thanks - Larry Schaffer
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On the Calendar in the July - August newsletter hard copies - August 13 event is reported as Early Bird Dinner with Karaoke - These events are NOT scheduled for the 13th of August!!
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If you submit an article to the Editor for newsletters, I would appreciate an e-mailed copy/attachment for use on this site. It would eliminate my having to rewrite the articles and eliminate my typo errors! -kcfromoc@comcast.net
Also! Check out the added section in kc's Korner on new "health awareness articles and web sites" submitted by - Millie Bruce with her permission and support.
kc
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