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American Legion
Post 217
College Park, MD 20740
(301) 441-2783
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College Park, MD 20740 (301) 441-2783
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"The Four Star" September - October 2011 Edition No. 5 - 11
Commanders Message
Elando Lindsey Post Commander
1st Vice Commanders Message American Legion Post 217 Membership Our 2012 memberships renewals are in full swing. Currently 60 "Early Birds" have renewed at the Post with another 13 paid on line through the National Headquarters. When we add our 60 "paid-up-for-life" members, we are at 50% of our goal. Keep these renewals coming in, and lets try for 100% this year. and so remember, renew now, don't wait until the last minute. Renew as soon as you can after the Convention, include a phone number where we can reach you in case we have any questions, and if you relocate, let us know so we can up-date our records. Yours in Service William E. Knupp
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
S.A.L New The July August edition of the "4-Star" newsletter was the last that will be sent via U.S. Mail to our SAL members. All future editions will be "e-mailed" to those who have requested it. Printed copies will be available at the Post, or you can view the newsletter on-line at our website: www.al217cpmd.us Also current and weekly up-dates may be found on our facebook page at: "College Park American Legion" Thanks to all Robert Shepard - Squadron Commander 217
Unit 217 President's Message We've all heard the line, "Play it again Sam." That's Unit 217 this year because I am back to "play it again!" We are off to a good start with a full slate of officers and committees
These are your elected Unit officers for 2011 - 2012 --- Mary B. Keller - - - Unit President Joan Stewart - - - Vice President Pat Ferguson - - - Chaplain Elizabeth Rice - - - Secretary Angie Rodriguez - - - Treasurer Ivy Christoffers - - - Historian Sharon Lewis - - - Sgt. at Arms Executive Committee - - - Judy Bears, Eleanor Peacock and June Stewart
Unit 217 Committee Chairs are as follows - - - Americanism, Girls State and Miss College Park - - - Angie Rodriguez Children and Youth - - - Pat Ferguson, Annie Hanyok and Angie Rodriguez Community Service - - - Annie Hanyok and Pat Ferguson Membership - - - Dianna Mays Legislative - - - Joan Stewart VA&R. VA Nursing Home and Public Relations - - - Ivy Christoffers Ways and Means - - - Sharon Lewis and Eleanor Peacock Poppy Committee - - - June Stewart The Budget and Standing Rules have been reviewed, voted on, passed, and are set to go. And boy, did we go! Unit 217 is proud sponsor of a lovely young lady, Briana Hall, who was elected Governor of Maryland Girls State 2011. Three cheers for Briana and Angie Rodriguez, Girls State Chairman. Our membership theme this year is all about the flag and it's beautiful stars. Department First Vice President, our own Ivy Christoffers, is "Captain Brightstar" of the "Starship Enterprise". The crewmembers are seniors - "Shining Stars" and juniors "Starlettes". So if we all get our dues in quickly, we won't leave Ivy's ship stuck at the dock! We have some events in the making, so be sure to mark-up your calendars. The first bid one is the "Charlotte Hall Carnival" with the theme of the "Fabulous Fifties, Let's Rock n' Roll"(!), which is being held Sept. 17th. We are also hosting our annual "Children's Halloween Party" on Sunday, Oct.30th from 1:00 PM until 2:30 PM, and it's always a whole lot of fun for everyone! Don't forget that we have dinner and dancing every Friday night at the Post and we also have dinners on Wednesday and Thursday nights with $1.00 beers! We are currently underway with our annual "School Supply drive" to benefit many of our local schools. We are looking for new notebook binders and loose leaf paper, composition books, pencils, crayons, erasers, etc. Please bring your donations to the Post and put them in the basket or box in the lounge. I'm sure that all schools will greatly appreciate any help we can give them. Thanks to members, Ivy, Joan, Pat, Elizabeth and Angie for their attendance at the convention this past July. We all learned some valuable stuff and had some fun too! I also want to send a great big "Thank You" to Larry Condatore, Charlie Allen and the whole Bingo crew for all their dedicated work each week. They are our Posts "Lifeline" at this point in time. Until next time! Mary BK Unit 217's First Mate
Unit 217 Membership Report Calling all Unit 217 Members! It's now time to renew your 2012 memberships. If you haven't done so as of yet, please mail your $20.00 renewal to us at: American Legion Unit 217 9218 Baltimore Avenue College Park, Maryland, 20704 Help us try to meet goal of 100% paid membership by October 2011. Have a Great Summer! Dianna Mays Unit 217 Membership Chairman
Unit 217 Chaplains Corner Hello everyone. My name is Pat Ferguson and I am your new Unit Chaplain for this year and hopefully, I won't have too much to report! But people do get sick and injured and it's my job to keep you all informed about the health and well-being of our members. First off, Ritchie Keller (Unit President Mary Keller's husband) fell at home the 9th of August and hit his head. The next day while he was being released from the hospital, he had an episode with his heart and will require a procedure to be performed on the 15th of August. Please keep hi in your prayers. And now on a happier note, congratulations go out to one of our former bartenders, Linda, and Vinny Marinucci on their marriage on June 20th, this year. If I've missed anyone, please let me or someone at he Post know. You should call me at 301-412-2278 with any information about our Post or Unit members who may be sick or in distress. Looking forward to serving you as your new Chaplain Pat Ferguson Unit 217 Chaplain
Message from the "4 Star" editor Articles Due Date For November - December 4-Star Please remember that the "due date" for the November - December issue of the 4-Star newsletter is Monday, October 10th. Mark it on your calendars. -Thanks
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