Edition No. 4 - 06

July - August 2006

COMMANDER’S CORNER

Our Post election was held on June 6th, and we have two “new” officers. Elando Lindsey is the new Sgt. at Arms and replaces Charlie Allen who gave up that position to become the Bingo Chairman. Our new Finance Officer is Al Scully. As you know, the Finance Officer was vacant last year. All other officers remain the same. 

The Annual Convention of the American Legion Department of Md. is being held July 10th to July 14th. If you can't attend, please try to visit our “Hospitality House” at Thunder Island Condo, room 110 C for a visit. We look forward to seeing you there. The phone is 410-524-6269.

 The hardest duty as a Post Officer is when we loose one of our members. We lost a great one in June. Comrade Ken Slarb passed on to Post Everlasting. Ken was a member of Post 217 for nearly 30 years. He was a member of the American Legion Dept. of Md. Executive Com­mittee until his death. Ken was an OUTSTANDING example of what an American Legion member can be. He truly stood for God and Country. He worked tirelessly for the Community, State, and Nation. He was a true friend of the American Legion and to Post 217. He was a great friend to many of us a the Post and we will all miss him a great deal. Our hearts go out to his wife Judy and to all his family and friends.  We miss you already Ken, we miss you a lot.

 Tom Davis

Post 217 Commander

P.S. Don’t forget to check out our web-page  - That web address is - “www.al2l7cpmd.us”

SPECIAL LEGION NEWS

The Post will host a “Special Dinner’ for military personnel wounded in the Gulf Conflict The dinner will be held on Saturday, July 29th at the Post All of he troopers are from the Walter Reed Army Hospital and the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. The funds for this worthwhile event were donated by three members of the Post who wish to remain anonymous All members of the Post may attend. The cost has not been determined. A sign-up sheet with the cost to Post members will be posted in the Lounge. Come one and all for a really “Special Dinner” for some really “Special” troopers!

Bill Bladen

Service Officer

NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS

 If anyone has any military or civilian stuff from any period of U S history, I’m always looking to add to my collection Uniforms, field gear, weapons, books, posters, paper stuff, photos, memorabilia, and canteens from most all armies from all conflicts Still looking for a WW 2 Army footlocker Call me at home 301-459-6278 if you have anything you would like to pass onto e shared with future

Larry Schaffer

Post Historian

POST 217 ELECTIONS

2006 - 2007

SAL SQUADRON 217 NEWS

 Newly elected Officers for the SAL are as follows

Commander - Bruce Williams

1st Vice - Richard (Rocket) Harnest

2nd Vice - Kenny Lawn

Adjutant - Bobby Shepherd

Treasurer - Steve Yarmola

Chaplain - Richard Kriner

Historian - Ross Seidel

Sgt at Arms - Roger Seidel

4Th of JULY CELEBRATION (on the 3rd)

Being aware that many families have plans for the 4th of July, the Post has decided to get a jump on the holiday and celebrate on the 3rd. Join us for hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, and a beer. (you pay for the beer, the rest is free). Happy hour food will be served starting at 16:00 hours until all of it is gone. Stop by to visit with your old friends and meet some new members of our Post

U.S. COAST GUARD BIRTHDAY PARTY

 In keeping with our new tradition of celebrating the birthdays of each of the branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, Post 217 will be celebrating the birthday of the Coast Guard on Friday, August 4th. The Coast Guard, through it’s forefathers, is the oldest continuous seagoing service an has fought in almost every war since the Constitution became the law of the land in 1789. Join us in celebrating the Coast Guard’s outstanding history of service to our country.

SUNDAY DINNERS 

Every Sunday members of the Post sponsor a Sunday Plate Dinner. The cost is $5.00 and all the monies collected, the whole $5.00 goes to a worthy cause designated that week. The menu changes every week so join us for a great home cooked meal.

Thank you

Over the past several months, members of the Post, Unit, and Squadron have repaired and refurbished items around the Post. A big THANK YOU goes out to all of them. The entrance way is now safer, handrails extended, the foyer light, ceiling tiles, and several light switches have been replaced. The BBQ grill has been refurbished, picnic tables have been cleaned and the tops and seats are being repaired. Post 217 salutes all of you for your efforts to provide a safer and more enjoyable Post facility.

E-MAIL ADDRESSES

We are developing an E-Mail list for the Post. If you would like to receive updates about up-coming events, e-mail us and say “Yes, put me on the list” and we will capture and add your e-mail address to our list, If you don’t think this is a good idea, let us know that also.

Chaplain’s Corner

The Post mourns the passing of Ken Slarb who left us after a brief illness on June 7th. Legion services were held Saturday, June 10th. Funeral services were held at the United Methodist Church in College Park on Sunday June 11th. Ken will be missed by all who knew him. He will be interned at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday June 26th at 9:30 AM. Details maybe found on the “Chaplain’s Board” at the Post, or you may can contact me at (301) 441-3226. 

We on the Executive Board are concluding our year of service. I can say that it has been an interesting, humbling, and rewarding experience to have served as your Post Chaplain. Thanks for all your support. I look forward to the coming year. Congratulations to all Post members that were installed on June 25th. May God bless you as you prepare to accept your assignments for the next coming year. 

Finally, I will be attending the Legion Convention in Ocean City, July 10th to July 14th as Chaplain and as Delegate. Please keep us in all your prayers and I hope you enjoy the summer.

Ron Gray

Chaplain - Post 217