October 2017


From the Commander:

Dear Members,

Another month is past us, we are officially into fall, with winter staring us in the face.

Let’s help each other and be proactive to make the preparations needed for winter, snow shovels, salt, car maintenance and all the fun stuff associated with colder temperatures.

The Zionsville Fall Festival was a hugely good time, the Post was well represented, and the float was voted CHAIRMAN’S CHOICE. We presented the Colors for the official beginning of the festival which is always a great honor.

A huge THANK YOU to all members who helped and or participated in the parade and festival.

“JOSIAH’S RIDE” on Sep. 30, Flyers are at the Post with all the details. Josiah’s Ride is a fundraising event for the battle against childhood leukemia/lymphoma and we have two sponsor children this year from our community. If anyone has anything to donate for the auctions please contact Chrissy Koenig, Dianna Colvin or Vickie Gieselman. Come and help these kids and their families with their courageous battle.

The shelter house is undergoing a major face-lift, thank you to the Boy Scouts and the parents, well done.

Other days to remember in October are:

Day of the Deployed – October 26
National Day of the Deployed honors all of the brave men and woman who have been deployed and are sacrificing, or have sacrificed their lives to fight for our country and acknowledges their families that they are separated from.

Navy Day – October 13th or October 27th
Many nations around the world celebrate their navies, with a special day dedicated to them. Each country selects a date relevant to their navy, often the birth date of the navy.
In the United States, Navy Day is commonly celebrated on October 27th. This date was selected as it was the birth date of President Theodore Roosevelt, an avid supporter of the U.S. Navy. In the 1970’s, research determined that the birthday of the U.S. Continental Navy was October 13, 1775. At the time, efforts were made to move Navy Day to this date. However, Navy Day in the United States, is still largely recognized as October 27th.
On Navy Day, give some well deserved attention to your proud U.S. Navy, and to the sailors who serve our country…….Salute!

FRANKENSTEIN FRIDAY! – Date When Celebrated : last Friday in October
Frankenstein Friday celebrates the birth of Frankenstein and its creator. Frankenstein is one of the best known horror characters, dating back to the 1800’s. We can’t imagine the Halloween season without the presence of Frankenstein, lurking somewhere in the darkness.

Halloween – October 31
Please be safe.

November 11th is Veterans Day
Our Post celebration will be on Saturday, November 11th. Please keep this date open.

It takes all of us to make this work, let us always move forward in a positive manner.

Thank you.
For God and Country
Bart Colvin
Commander

Mission Statement:

The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service-members and veterans.

 


From Vice Commander:

I would like to remind our members that if you have any complaints, that the bar is not where they get solved.

Please join us at our joint meeting every second Monday of every month.

Thank you, and God bless the USA.

Stuart Konija
1st Vice Commander

FALL CLEAN-UP DAY

This month we are having our 2nd of the year Legion Clean-up Day on October 28th from 9am until ???. If you can make it out for any amount of time that day, we all benefit from the help. Our Legion building looks fabulous since it was painted by Gary and Hayes Young or Young’s Painting. We cannot thank them enough for donating their time and materials to get it done. So, let’s keep the good look going and spruce up the rest of the grounds. Look forward to seeing you all out there on Saturday the 28th.


52-Week Raffle results for September

Week Draw Date Name Ticket
35 9/1/17 Legion 102
36 9/8/17 Jake Carter 126
37 9/15/17 Richard McGuire 176
38 9/22/17 SAL 568
39 9/29/17 Bryan Thompson 749

Congratulations to all the winners!


From the Auxiliary President:

With October here and the holiday season just around the corner, while you are shopping on Amazon.com, be sure to use the Amazon Smile link. Amazon will donate a percentage of your purchase to the charity of your choice with no added cost to you. There is a list of charities with the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary listed.

Thank you to all who signed up for the fall/winter bowling season. A portion of the funds that are put into the bowling machine help to support our American Legion Post.

We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting, Monday, October 9th at 7:00 p.m.

Happy Birthday to all those born in the month of October!

October Fun Facts:

  • National Pizza month
  • National Dessert month
  • Country Music month
  • National Book Fair month

God Bless our Troops past, present and future
Rita

Mission Statement:

In the spirit of Service, Not Self, the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad. For God and Country, we advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security.

 


From the Post Service Officer:

Know Your Indiana Veteran Benefits – An Overview Part II

Last month, and overview was provided for Federal VA benefits. This month the focus is on Veteran Benefits provided according to Indiana statutes under the oversight of the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs. The time for processing claims continues to improve.

The mission of the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs is to assist Hoosier Veterans, service personnel, their dependents and/or survivors in obtaining every benefit and advantage due them under the laws of the State of Indiana and the United States. The Department works with a network of certified County Veteran Service Officers who are there to assist with information and the preparation of paperwork at no cost.

Some of the State benefits that may apply are:

For more information see http://in.gov/dva/2343.htm

Glad to help you!

At your service,
Rick Baum


From the Post Adjutant:

Minutes from Sept Joint Meeting


From the Club Manager:

October Events Calendar

Dates to Remember:

3rd – SAL Meeting 6pm
6th – Legion Pizza Night 5-8pm
9th – Legion/AUX meeting 7pm
13th – SAL Steak & Catfish Dinner 5-8pm and Tim Newman 1 man band in bar room
14th – Live Band Colton Chapman 3pm – 7pm outdoor concert beer garden
17th – ALR Burger/Pork Chop Dinner 5:30-8pm
21st – Broasted Chicken Dinner and Tim Newman in bar
24th – ALR Meeting 7pm
27th ALR Pizza Night and Halloween Party and Karaoke
28th – Legion Clean-up Day – All are welcome to stop by and help
Every Sunday Night – Prime Rib Dinner 4-8pm