Dear Members,
November is the month of giving thanks, so I will. Thank you to all who have participated, volunteered, supported or just frequented our Post over the last year, your patronage and friendship is valued and much appreciated.
Thank you to Captain Arne Pederson for such a stimulating talk at our annual Veterans Day Ceremony. Thanks to the ALR, the Zionsville Police and Fire Departments, Post 79 Auxiliary, SAL and all who attended, what a great event it turned out to be. Thank you to Home Depot for the invite to do a flag folding ceremony in their store, what a great turn out!
I would like to extend a special thanks to all the ladies who show up to work, week after week for the broasted chicken dinner and the prime rib dinners. So much work involved, couldn’t do it without you, and all the help for the pizza nights, steak and catfish nights, thank you all as well.
As I mentioned last month, we have the new camera system installed and running great. It has already paid off as we can go back and look at past video. I did fail to mention the people who spent a few days planning, configuring and installing the system. The guys from Advanced Electronics, Joe Monfort, Matt and Cory (and tech) who spent the time to run more wire, install the cameras, align them and configure the computers to monitor the events. We cannot thank them enough for the dedication and time spent from their busy schedules to volunteer their time. We at the Zionsville Legion thank them. So, if you see them around the Legion, make sure you tell them thanks.
December is strewn with events,
Dec. 3- Lunch with Santa
Dec. 7- Pearl Harbor Day
Dec. 9- Army/Navy Game, Chili Cook Off
Dec. 13- National Guard Birthday
Dec. 16- National Wreaths Across America Day
Dec. 21- Winter begins
Dec. 25- Christmas
Wishing you all a happy, healthy, safe and MERRY CHRISTMAS.
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 the Auxiliary President:
December is a busy month with lots of things to do and is also a time of Celebration. During this season, take time to remember those who can’t be home for holidays, pray that they come home safely and soon and thank them for their service and sacrifice.
The kids’ Christmas party will be held on Sunday, December 3rd . There will be activities for the kids and the reading of T’was the Night Before Christmas by a special Elf. Lunch at 12:30 with Santa arriving at 2:00. This is open to the public. If possible, please RSVP to post79@att.net
The Auxiliary will be having our annual salad/dessert meeting this month, Monday Dec 11th. We will also have a gift exchange, if you would like to join in, bring a $10 gift for the exchange.
At this writing, there are still some tickets left for the Auxiliary fall basket and we are raffling a Christmas basket. Tickets are $1.00 each. Be sure to get your ticket(s) before they are all gone. Thank you for your support and good luck!
On Sunday, November 26th, American Legion family was invited to take the flag out to the field at the Colts game. Our Post/Unit was represented by Karen Lowe, Beth Applegate, Chrissy Koenig, Janay Martin and myself. What an honor it was to help display that huge flag with Veterans and other Legion members.
I wish everyone a safe and fun holiday season. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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 Post Service Officer:
Homeless Support Update – Winter 2017
Deposit these items in the two boxes in the corner by the jukebox. Spread the word to others in the community for their opportunity to participate. Thank you for your compassion and care.
- Blue Jeans
- Winter Coats
- Toilet Paper (wrapped)
- Shoes
Last year firewood was cut, split, and delivered. There are no requests for firewood at this time. I will keep you posted of any changes.
How do I get a veterans ID card?
The Veterans ID Card is issued by the Department of Veteran Affairs. It is only issued to veterans who have obtained medical benefits. The newly issued cards contain a photo and the service they were a member of. For security there is no DOB or SS number. To enroll visit
www.va.gov/healthbenefits/enroll, call 1-877-222-VETS (8387), or visit your local VA medical facility.
Once you are approved for medical benefits a photo will be taken at the medical facility and the card will be mailed. The card can be used to prove veteran status at stores that offer discounts. It is easier to use than a driver’s license and DD214.
For more information visit https://www.va.gov/healthbenefits/vhic/index.asp
At your service,
Rick Baum
From Post Adjutant:
Minutes from Joint Meeting:
11-13-17 7:00 PM
- Meeting brought to order by Commander Colvin
- Kids Christmas Party will be on 12-3-17 food starts at noon Santa at 2:00 pm.
- Linda Bennett would like permission to have a hand rail installed going out the back door, she will pay to have this done and would be on the east side of steps.
- Steve King thanked everybody who participated in Veterans Day program.
- Andrew Mehringer stated every Tuesday there will be a meeting held at 7:00 pm to discuss and get ready for Golf Outing. First meeting will be November 14th tournament will be held at Zionsville Golf Course.
- DeeDee stated we have a family that has contacted us for help 2 adults and four children ages 4 6 10 11 they are living in hotel right now if anyone has furniture or any household items they would like to donate or Christmas gifts for the kids that would be great.
- Bart also thanked everyone that helped with the Veterans Day Program and for everyone that went to Home Depot for the flag folding ceremony. They were very thankful.
- Bart also wants to remind everyone when you are working in the kitchen to please wear a hair net or ball cap, and wearing gloves to serve food.
- We will be hosting Chili cook off and playing the Army Navy game December 9th in the bar because room is rented in back, Chili here by noon game and judging at 3:00.
- New member Benham Roberts was US Army and Joseph Quigley US Air Force and Donald Pozwio USAF were accepted as new members.
- Minutes from October were accepted By Stuart.
- Bart is going to talk to Chrissy about moving sign to the corner of property.
- Jerry Jones is back home and doing better.
- Bart has a business card for seal coating the parking lot.
- John Joary talked about doing a fundraiser on facebook for parking lot fund and letting people know whats going on around the post. That we should bring one person from each group to be in charge of PR and that Vicki is in charge of the Legion Facebook that is a private page.
- Andrew says make sure people know all donations will be tax exempt.
- John is trying to get a hold of newspaper to do an article, he has someone to write the article. Zionsville Current is a good place to reach people. Randy said the Community Calendar is free.
- Randy stated the smoke filters need changed.
- Steve brought up helping the homeless Veterans again. Rick is going to checkout about getting wood again and there are boxes at the post for clothing.
- Clip board is in office for people to fill out volunteer hours.
- 6th district meeting will be on November 18th in Brownsburg.
- Certificate of appreciation presented to Tony Riley by Curt.
- Meeting adjourned at 7:55
From the American Legion Riders:
As you know, we are beginning the Holiday season. A few reminders of events coming up. The American Legion Riders are trying to assemble a visit to the Veterans facility in Lafayette again this year, to deliver goodie sacks for Christmas. Please see Will Reymore if you would like to participate or make donations of non perishables, toiletries, or snack food.
We want to thank everyone who came out to eat on Burger Night! we had a lot of visitor’s and members that seemed to enjoy themselves.
The ALR voted in their officers at their last meeting and will be sworn in at the January meeting because, we will not have one in December. But, we will have Burger Night.
We are still gathering information and ideas for the ALR Veterans Golf outing in the spring of 2018. Tentative plans are to play at Golf Club Of Indiana, prizes, awards, and food will be available, as well as some type of beverages. We will keep you posted.
God Bless our Veterans And Post 79.
From the ALR,
Happy Holidays everyone
ALR Director
Andy Ricketts
andy041402@aol.com
317-979-2637
American Legion Riders response (motto)
We, your American Legion Riders, ride for God and Country, the American Legion Family and Allied Veterans everywhere. Protect those that protect us. Amen
From the Club Manager:
Post Menu & Calendar
Happy Holidays to everyone,
I would like to reach out to all of our members that would like to help a family this year. I have met a couple that moved here from Ohio with there four children ages 4, 6, 10, 11 (they are originally from Whitestown/Zionsville area). They were scammed by a man saying they were putting money down on a furnished trailer in Greenwood and then were going to rent to own. When they arrived the trailer was not livable, so they are living in a 1 room hotel room trying to get emergency housing from the state. If you or your family would like to help them out please call me at the post 317-873-3105. They are in need of all house furnishings so if you have any used beds, couches, dressers etc, they would be very greatful. I also have the kids clothes and shoe sizes and their favorite toys.
Again Thank You and I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Deedee
Dates to Remember:
1st – Legion Pizza Night 5-8pm
3rd – Children’s Christmas Part 12-3pm
5th – SAL Meeting 6pm
8th – SAL Steak & Catfish Dinner 5-8pm
9th – Chili Cookoff & Army/Navy Game (Chili to be dropped of by 12Noon, Game & dinner 3pm)
11th – Legion/AUX meeting 7pm
16th – Broasted Chicken Dinner & 1 Man Band in Bar
19th – ALR Burger/Pork Chop Dinner 5:30-8pm
23rd – Legion Christmas Party – Pitch-In 6pm
26th – ALR Meeting 7pm
31st – News Years Eve Party – Tim Newman in bar room