Author: Post79

From the Commander:

Dear Members,

The 30th of July doesn’t just mean another month gone by, it also means another year since the sinking of the USS Indianapolis. 72 years ago the ship went down after taking two torpedo hits from the Japanese sub I-58 captained by Mochitsura Hashimoto. Of the 1196 men on board 300 went down with the ship and almost 900 hit the Pacific waters covered in fuel oil with little to no provisions. Exposure, dehydration, salt water poisoning and shark attacks over the next four and a half days took that number down to 317 survivors. Today, only 20 are still with us, nineteen sailors and one marine. Post 79 was represented well at the reunion, with Marine Corporal Andrew Mehringer presenting the wreath and escorting Marine Survivor Edgar Harrell. It was a wonderful weekend with family and friends all paying tribute and honor to our WWII hero’s. May they all rest in peace.

We also had the privilege of meeting Indiana Senator Joe Donnelly, Governor Eric Holcomb with First Lady Janet Holcomb, and having dinner with the American Legion National Commander Charles Schmidt from Oregon.

We had great attendance for the monthly pizza night and the steak and catfish night, don’t miss these nights, good food and friends at the Post.

There are a lot of thanks necessary for this past month, all the volunteers that make the pizza night and steak & catfish so successful.

The behind the scenes volunteers that usually end up on the end of a drain cleaner, or mop, emptying trash or under a sink, HUGE thank you!

We have so many members who go out of their way to help out, couldn’t do it without you.
The upcoming month is busy as well:

Sept 8 thru 10: Zionsville Fall Festival.

Not only is the Post is building a float for the parade, has a booth at the festival, and once again we will be posting the colors at Lions Park to start the events. Any volunteers to man the booth during the weekend, there is a signup sheet on the board.

Sept 11

Patriot Day is recognized by US law as the official day of remembrance for these tragic events, and has been observed every year since. Each year on this day, American flags are flown at half-staff to honor and commemorate those lives lost. The US President asks fellow Americans to observe a moment of silence at 8.46am (Eastern Daylight Time), the time of the first plane collision into the North Tower of the World Trade Center. While the events took place within the USA, the shock and grief experienced in response to the attacks was shared across the globe, and for this reason Patriot Day will be observed not only in America, but all over the world. Let us not forget.

Thank you.
For God and Country
Bart Colvin
Commander

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July’s 52 Week Raffle Results

27	7/7/17	Legion	689
28	7/14/17	Yaroslav Bryn	482
29	7/21/17	Kevin Torrance	478
30	7/28/17	Chris Kuonen	368

Congratulations to all the winners!

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From the Auxiliary President:

Congratulations to our new Department President, Judy Morris who was sworn in on July 16th. We wish her a very successful year.

The Auxiliary basket for this month will be football theme. Be sure to get your ticket(s), they sell quickly! Thank you to all who donate items for the basket and to those purchase tickets, your support is greatly appreciated.

Our American Legion Post has once again sponsored a team with the Zionsville Youth Football League. Look for the game schedule at the post and go out and watch a game and show support for our youth.

It’s renewal time again and membership cards are in so be sure to renew soon.

Thank you to everyone who donated items for the Domiciliary and to Beth Applegate for delivering. With the weather change approaching, there is a need for winter items such as hats, gloves, scarves and ear muffs. There will be an updated list posted at the bar by the donation box. Your donations are greatly appreciated.

We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting, Monday, August 14th at 7:00 p.m.

God Bless our Troops past, present and future
Rita

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From the Post Service Officer:

Click on the below link to see the information about Veteran’s Health Benefits:

Veteran’s Health Benefits

Indianapolis VAMC Requested Items:

Right now, they need men’s t shirts, sweatshirts & Jackets – 3X & larger; winter items – hats, gloves, scarves, ear muffs. Also body wash, towels & washcloths. They want paperback books (no hard cover), & magazine, no political, or girl magazines – i.e. cosmopolitan or anything similar. They can always use individual packages of healthy foods.

Things they DO NOT NEED at this time – socks, bar soap, or slightly used toiletries (i.e. shampoos, lotions, etc from hotels).

VAMC Needs

At your service,
Rick Baum

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From the Post Adjutant:

Minutes from Joint Meeting:

July Meeting Notes

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From the Club Manager:

August Events Calendar

Dates to Remember:

1st – SAL Meeting 6pm
4th – Legion Pizza Night 5-8pm
11th – SAL Steak & Catfish Dinner 5-8pm
14th – Legion/AUX meeting 7pm
15th – ALR Burger/Pork Chop Dinner 5:30-8pm
22nd – ALR Meeting 7pm
25th – Zionsville Foodie Friday

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From the Commander:

Dear Members,

First and foremost, we must pay honor and respect to the seven sailors that made the ultimate sacrifice aboard the USS Fitzgerald. May they rest in peace.

We also lost another USS Indianapolis Survivor this month, Fair winds and following seas to Don McCall, Hero, Survivor and friend.

Thank you all for another month of patronage and support. Without all of the volunteers and patrons of our Post it would be difficult to survive.

Thank you to all that helped with pizza night, steak and catfish night, garage sale, Post Everlasting and our Flag Retirement Ceremony. It seems it is always the same crowd that works these events so we can always use more help.

Happy 4th of July to all our members, veterans, family and friends. Want to wish everyone a very safe and joyous holiday.

Want to say congratulations to our new officers that were installed this month. I once again proudly serve as your Commander of Post 79. Here are the rest of your officers:

• 1st Vice Commander – Stuart Konija
• 2nd Vice Commander – Ed Hogan
• Adjutant – Bobby Parker
• Service Officer & Chaplain – Rick Baum
• Finance Officer – Tom Wothke
• Historian – Bill Bell
• Sargent-at-Arms – Andrew Mehringer

Congratulate them next time you see them at the Post. Let’s continue all our work and make the Post a great place to be.

As you may have noticed, the building has had a new paint job. What a difference a new coat of paint will do. We want to thank Gary Young and his crew for the superb job done on the exterior. I believe now, Young’s Panting and given both the interior and exterior a new color. Thank you Young’s Painting for all you have done for the good of the Legion. We cannot thank you enough!!

We are nearly halfway thru our 52 week raffle. Congratulations to all the past winners and good luck to everyone as we continue with the second half of the raffle. There will be many other raffles throughout the rest of the year by the Legion, Auxiliary, SAL and ALR. Stop by and ask about the latest ones.

Thank you.
For God and Country
Bart Colvin
Commander

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From the Vice Commander:

June 52-Week Raffle Results

Week	Draw Date	Name	Ticket
22	6/2/17	Ashley Johnson	351
23	6/9/17	Phil Malicoat	030
24	6/16/17	Bryon Morse	865
25	6/23/17	Bill Hulman	655
26	6/30/17	Angie P	054

Congratulations to all the winners!

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From the Auxiliary President:

While you are enjoying our Independence Day, be safe, have fun and remember those men and women who have fought and continue to fight for our freedom to celebrate. Thank a Veteran.

Thank you to all who participated in the yard sale last month. Your support helps us to continue to help our Veterans. Thank you also to Beth Applegate and Vicki Gieselman for their hard work in promoting the yard sale.

Have some dimes weighing your pocket/purse down? Consider donating them to the Auxiliary Emergency Fund (AEF). There is a water bottle at the bar for the dimes. One water bottle will hold $100 in dimes. The AEF is a fund set up to help Auxiliary members who are experiencing financial difficulties. One dime can go along way to help a friend.

We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting, Monday, July 10th at 7:00 p.m.

July Fun Facts:

• Sometimes the long, hot days of July are called the “dog days” of summer
• July’s birthstone, the ruby, is often associated with contentment, love, passion and integrity
• National Ice Cream month
• National Blueberry month
• National Hot Dog month
• National Picnic month
• National Pickle month

Happy Independence Day, 4th of July!

God Bless our Troops past, present and future
Rita

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From Post Service Officer:

Resident Veteran Small Game Hunting & Fishing License at Reduced Cost

Any Indiana resident who is service-connected disabled by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs may purchase a license to hunt and fish in the State of Indiana for a $2.75 annual fee, or $27.50 for ten years.

This license does NOT include turkey, deer or stamp privileges (Game Bird Habitat, Waterfowl Trout/Salmon).

In order to receive this benefit, the veteran must complete the Application for Reduced Fee Hunting and Fishing License for Disabled Veterans available from County Veteran Service Officers, from the Department of Natural Resource offices, or from the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs. The form verifies that the veteran is service-connected disabled and authorizes the reduced fee and is verified by the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs. Ref: IC 14-8-2-228.3.

State Form 50833 can be accessed on the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs’ website. Once you apply, eligible veterans will receive a “certificate” from IDVA. Access further details and application through http://secure.in.gov/dva/2382.htm

Do you have questions about Federal or State Veterans benefits? Contact Rick Baum 317-515-4844.

At your service,

Rick Baum, Post Service Officer

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Minutes from Joint Meeting:

Regular Meeting Minutes June 12, 2017

Meeting opened in due form by Commander Colvin

• Rita Wilson said if we want to sponsor youth football again this year it will be $500. $125 per entity
• The Aux garage sale will be Saturday, June 24th at 8:00am
• Judy Morris will be install for state Aux officer
• Post Everlasting will be June 17th at 11:00am
• Commander told everybody that is not working in the kitchen to please stop using kitchen as a pass thru
• Commander has been informed that Janet Schultz’s brother has passed away. He was homeless at the time of death and wanted to know if there was anything we could do to help with paperwork
• We accepted new members, John Pickell(Army), John Tarney(Navy)
• Stuart made a motion to forgo regular meeting and do installation of new officers. Ed Hogan 2nd the motion
• Jeff Morris did the installation of new officers
• Steve King thanked Bart and Woody for all their time and work they do around the Legion
• Meeting adjourned at 7:20pm

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From the Director
Of the American Legion Riders:

Hello from the ALR!

We are asking for prayers for one of our riders. Roger Neal is dealing with some health issues. He is doing better but, has a bit of recovery ahead.

One of our female members is going to go to a Learn to ride class at Westside Harley Davidson in Plainfield this month. After the training she hopes to be riding on her own. Good luck to her!

We have had good ideas and some brain storming, courtesy of our ride coordinator, of a possible Veteran Pro Am golf tournament next year. We will have more information as it arises.

We want to thank everyone for continuing to come out to our Hamburger and Pork Chop dinner. Please come and bring a friend.

Also, thanks to everyone who supported our dart board raffle. We did give it away after all the tickets were sold. Look for other great items to come up on our raffles.

God Bless our post, soldiers, veterans, and God Bless America

American Legion Riders response (motto)

 

God Speed,
Andy Ricketts
Director of Post 79 ALR

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From the Club Manager:

July Events Calendar

Dates to Remember:

SAL Meeting – Cancelled for July
7th – Legion Pizza Night 5-8pm
10th – Legion/AUX meeting 7pm
14th – SAL Steak & Catfish Dinner 5-8pm
18th – ALR Burger/Pork Chop Dinner 5:30-8pm
21st – Boy Scouts Foodie Friday – 5pm
25th – ALR Meeting 7pm
28th – Adult Karaoke in Bar – Kitchen open 5-9

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From Commander:

Dear Members,

Writing my portion of the newsletter on Memorial Day afternoon causes me to concentrate my thoughts on “What is Memorial Day”

Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season.

This day brings to mind several famous quotes through the years;

“The Patriots blood is the seed of freedoms tree.” Thomas Campbell

And from Joseph Rodman Drake;

“And they for who their country die,
Shall fill an honored grave,
For Glory lights the soldiers tomb,
And beauty weeps the brave.”

I would like to thank all members who participated in putting flags out at the many cemeteries and for the Memorial services today. Beautiful day to pay honor and respect to our fallen heroes.

A special thank you to Ed Engledow for the live Taps at each cemetery.

Thank you all for making #79 such a special American Legion Post.

Thank you.
For God and Country
Bart Colvin
Commander

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From Vice Commander:

May 52-Week Raffle Results

Week	Draw Date	Name	Ticket
18	5/5/17	Legion	402
19	5/12/17	Mark Barnes	806
20	5/19/17	Legion	404
21	5/26/17	Mary Buckler	747

Congratulations to all the winners!

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Want a chance hold the flag on the Colt’s field? Here is your chance!!

God Bless,
Tom Wothke
1st Vice Commander

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From the Post Service Officer:

Honor Our Flag – Flag Day June, 14, 2017

I AM YOUR FLAG

I was born on June 14, 1777.
I am more than just cloth shaped into a design.
I am the refuge of the world’s oppressed people.
I am the silent sentinel of freedom.
I am the emblem of the greatest sovereign nation on earth.
I am the inspiration for which American Patriots
gave their lives and their fortunes.

I have led your sons into battle from Valley Forge to the
steaming treacherous jungles of Vietnam.
I walk in silence with each of your honored dead, to their
final resting place beneath silent white crosses, row upon row.
I have flown through peace and war, strife and prosperity,
Amidst is all, I have been respected.

My red stripes – symbolize the blood spilled
in defense of this glorious nation.
My white stripes – signify the burning tears
shed by Americans who have lost their sons.
My blue field – is indicative of God’s Heaven under which I fly.
My stars – clustered together, unify fifty states as one,
For God and country.

Honor me, respect me, defend me with your lives and fortunes.
Never let my enemies tear me down from my lofty position
– Lest I never return.
Keep alight the fires of patriotism.
Strive earnestly for the spirit of democracy.
Worship Eternal God and keep His commandment.
And I shall remain the bulwark of peace and freedom
– For all mankind

Author – unknown

At your service,
Rick Baum

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From Post Adjutant:

Minutes from Joint Meeting:

May ’17 Meeting Minutes

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From the Boy Scouts:

Zionsville Foodie Fridays returns on June 16th. The Scouts and Post thank those who came out and supported the May event. With the inaugural event under our belt, we look to grow the event. Please share information about the event to assist us in reaching a wider audience. We have four food trucks planned, serving pizza, French fries, BBQ, and yogurt. Events are also planned for the 3rd Friday in July, August and September.

Check out the ZFF Facebook page to find the latest on the event.

Information will also be available on the Legion website and Facebook page.

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From the Club Manager:

June Events Calendar

Dates to Remember:

2nd – Legion Pizza Night 5-8pm
6th – SAL Meeting 6pm
9th – SAL Steak & Catfish Dinner 5-8pm
12th – Legion/AUX meeting 7pm
14th – Flag Day
16th – Boy Scout Food Trucks & Full Open Kitchen at the Legion 5pm
17th – Post Everlasting 11am
17th – Benefit for Jeannie Mason – Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner, Raffles 5:30pm
17th – Tim Newman Band in Bar – 8pm
20th – ALR Burger/Pork Chop Dinner 5:30-8pm
23rd – Karaoke in the Bar
27th – ALR Meeting 7pm

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From Commander:

Dear Members,

Welcome to spring/summer. One day, forty and raining, the next 75 degrees, so plan your outdoor activities accordingly.

I would like to thank all who participated in our post cleanup day starting with Roy King donating all the mulch, and all who helped spread it. There was cabinet repainting and repair, electrical work and lots of cleaning. Thank you all.

And to Bonnie and the ladies that painted the curb and parking space stripes, thank you, you ladies are wonderful!

New Post officers nominations were announced and there were no contested positions, so watch the board for the list of new officers.

Thank you to the new and current people who stood up to fill officer or eboard positions.

Always plenty of work to do around the Post, so if you have time let us know and we can take care of you.

Thank you to all the members for your patronage and loyalty.

Thank you.
For God and Country
Bart Colvin
Commander

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From Vice Commander:

March/April 52-Week Raffle Results

Week	Draw Date	Name	Ticket
13	3/31/17	Andy Hutchins	653
14	4/7/17	Nathan Reid	557
15	4/14/17	Joe Long	437
16	4/21/17	Joe Monfort	468
17	4/28/17	Todd Sherwood	914

Congratulations to all the winners!

God Bless,
Tom Wothke
1st Vice Commander

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From the Auxiliary President:

May, the month of beautiful flowers and Remembrance. The American Legion Auxiliary poppy is a symbol of remembrance for our fallen soldiers and are made for veterans by veterans. Poppies are not sold by the Auxiliary but are available and donations are accepted with proceeds supporting various veterans programs. The Auxiliary promotes the poppy as a symbol of the sacrifices our military have made. Poppies are available at the bar.

The Fall/Winter bowling season has ended. Thank you to the bowlers for your support and we look forward to seeing you and your friends on the next bowling league this fall.

Auxiliary will be having a Yard Sale on June 24th. Table/space is $20 and AmVets will come after 3:00 p.m. to collect any items left.

A new Slate of Officers was presented and accepted at our meeting last month. We will be voting at our meeting this month which is Monday, May 8th at 7:00 p.m. We hope to see you there.

The Auxiliary will be raffling 2 baskets this month, Mother’s Day and Memorial Day. Be sure to get your tickets, they sell quickly. Thank you for supporting the Auxiliary and good luck.

God Bless our Troops past, present and future
Rita

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From the Post Service Officer:

At your service,
Rick Baum

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From the Post and the Boy Scouts:

On May 19th, the Post, along with the Boy Scouts, will be trying a new fundraiser, Zionsville Foodie Fridays. The concept is based upon the Indy’s “First Friday Food Truck Festival”. The plans for the event have not been finalized, but we can share the following: 4 food trucks on-site serving from 5-9pm, activities for the kids, and John Stevens, Jr. in the bar from 8-11pm. Admission to the food and activities area will be $5.00, children under 12 free with adults. The Post and Scouts will share in funds raised thru this event.

Check out the ZFF Facebook page to find the latest on the event.

Information will also be available on the Legion website and Facebook page.

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From Post Adjutant:

Minutes from Joint Meeting:

April ’17 Meeting Minutes

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From the Club Manager:

May Events Calendar

Dates to Remember:

2nd – SAL Meeting 7pm
5th – Legion Pizza Night 5-8pm
7th – 6th District and Post Everlasting – Dinner served
8th – Legion/AUX meeting 7pm
12th – SAL Steak & Catfish Dinner 5-8pm
16th – ALR Burger/Pork Chop Dinner 5:30-8pm
19th – Zionsville Foodie Friday
19th – John Stevens Music – Kitchen open, 5-9pm Full menu
26th – Karaoke Night – Kitchen open 5-9, Full menu
23rd – ALR Meeting 7pm

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SPRING CLEANUP AT THE LEGION
APRIL 1ST
9:00AM – ??

Bring your shovels, racks, gloves and your willingness to help us spruce up the grounds, parking lot and inside.

From Commander:

Dear Members,

Spring is officially here no matter what the weather does.
Now the mulching, fertilizing and mowing begins!
April 1st is our post cleanup day, inside and out, hope to see a lot of our members there. See the message board for details.

April also brings Post Officer nominations. Give serious thought to who you would like to operate and maintain our Post for the next year. Your nominee has to be in agreement of holding that position, and accept the nomination. You can give your nomination to a committee member, Bobby Parker, Tom Wothke or Stuart Konija.

Once again the flagpole monument has been backed into. We are going to be forced to install bollards at the corners to keep this from happening. These bollards are unsightly but will protect the monument. This monument represents the loved ones who have served from our community or family of our members. For no one to come forward and report they backed into the monument is very disrespectful.
If you have any other ideas please share them with an officer.

This will be a very busy month coming up so let’s all lend a hand and get our chores done!

Thank you.
For God and Country
Bart Colvin
Commander

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From Vice Commander:

Febuary 52-Week Raffle Results

Week	Draw Date	Name	Ticket
9	3/3/17	Steve Hill	320
10	3/10/17	John Parks	814
11	3/17/17	Tom Reynolds	529
12	3/24/17	Stan Spencer	332
13	3/31/17	Andy Hutchins	653

God Bless,
Tom Wothke
1st Vice Commander

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From the Auxiliary President:

Happy Spring!

Spring is the time of the year when nature starts to renew itself, the flowers start blooming and the trees budding. It can also be a time when we can renew our desire to be involved with the American Legion to help our Veterans and their families and our community. There are lots of ways we can get involved. Plan to attend the next meeting on Monday, April 10th at 7:00 p.m. to find out what you can do to help. What you think might be a minimal donation of money or time, can go a long way at the American Legion. We look forward to seeing you.

We will be doing the spring clean up on Saturday April 1st starting at 9:00. Trimming bushes, pulling weeds, mulching, etc. Hope you join us to help spruce things up.

Thank you to all who bowled in our league. A portion of the funds that are put into the bowling machine help to support our American Legion Post. Practice up this spring and summer so you will be ready for the next league to start in the fall.

The Auxiliary will be raffling a kids Easter basket. Be sure to get your ticket, they sell out quickly. Thank you for supporting the Auxiliary.

The Auxiliary is sending 3 girls to Girls State this year. 2 girls from Zionsville High School and 1 from Western Boone High School. We hope they have a great time and look forward to hearing about their experience.

If you are shopping on Amazon.com for your spring needs/wants, remember to use Amazon Smiles and select your favorite charity. Amazon donates a portion of your purchase to your charity at no additional cost to you. The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary are listed as charities. Every little bit helps.

God Bless our Troops past, present and future
Rita

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From Post Adjutant:

Minutes from Joint Meeting:

March Meeting Minutes

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From the ALR Director:

From the American Legion Riders

Hello Everyone,
First I want to thank everyone for your patience, understanding, and all the help I have received in the transition of my position of the ALR Director. You all have made it seem a lot easier.

Not much to report this month. As you all know the weather is still jumping from cold and wet, and warm to dry, and back again, so we have had no time to ride for our Veterans, or children in need in the area. We do plan on starting our riding season very soon.

We had a good Burger and Pork Chop night last month. We had familiar faces as well as new faces and we were able to sell out on all the burgers and pork chops. We had lots of good conversations with the new people and they really enjoyed their time at our Legion.

I personally want to thank everyone that showed up to help us. Especially the kitchen help, clean up help, grill masters, and all the behind the scenes helpers.

We are raffling a Cornwell Tools hard tip dart board, which is sitting on the front table, on display and it will be drawn for on Pizza Night at 8:00. Please buy a ticket and good luck to you.

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

God Speed,
Andy Ricketts
Director of Post 79 ALR

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From the Club Manager:

April Events Calendar

Dates to Remember:

1st – Spring Cleanup Day at the Post – 9am
4th – SAL Meeting 6pm
7th – Legion Pizza Night 5-8pm
10th – Legion/AUX meeting 7pm
14th – SAL Steak & Catfish Dinner 5-8pm
18th – ALR Burger/Pork Chop Dinner 5:30-8pm
22nd – Steve Fulton 1 Man Band in the bar 7pm
25th – ALR Meeting 7pm

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From Vice Commander:

Our 52 week raffle is rolling along very well. We have had several excited winners. We still have tickets available to sell and at a pro-rated amount. Stop by or call for details and get yourself another winning ticket!!

 

Febuary 52-Week Raffle Results

Week	Draw Date	Name	Ticket
1	2/3/17	Legion	079
2	2/10/17	Rex Bussinger, Edinburg, IN	709
3	2/17/17	Legion	337
4	2/24/17	Andrew Thimlar, Avon IN	469

God Bless,
Tom Wothke
1st Vice Commander

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From the Auxiliary President:

Happy February, the shortest month of the year!

Welcome March!

With the unusually high temperatures we’ve had this winter, the spring flowers are up and some are blooming. While you are cleaning up your beds, remember we will be doing the same at the Post. Trimming bushes, pulling weeds, mulching, etc. Look for the date to be posted on the bulletin board in the bar and come join us.

Thank you to all who are bowling on our league. A portion of the funds that are put into the bowling machine help to support our American Legion Post. The bowling schedule is posted on the board so that you know what week we are in. The league will end the week of March 26th.

If you are shopping on Amazon.com for your spring needs/wants, remember to use Amazon Smiles and select your favorite charity. Amazon donates a portion of your purchase to your charity at no additional cost to you. The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary are listed as charities. Every little bit helps.

Don’t forget to spring your clocks forward on March 12th.

Have a wonderful month of March and hope to see you at our next meeting on March 13th at 7:00 p.m.

God Bless our Troops past, present and future,
Rita

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From Post Adjutant:

Minutes from Joint Meeting:

February Meeting Minutes

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From the SAL Commander:

I would Like say ‘Hi!’ to everybody.

SAL is having a drawing on a grill, it’s $5 a chance. There are only a hundred chances. Good luck to everybody.

SAL getting ready to put up a TV on the wall to display what’s going on on. All events! Let us know and we’ll put everything up on the TV and if you want to purchase an add on the TV, just let me know.

Thank you.
Steve King
SAL Commander

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From the ALR Director:

From the American Legion Riders

As we begin a new year, I want to thank all the ALR members for electing me as Director, as well as my fellow officers, to lead the American Legion Riders of Post #79 for the 2017 year. As we go through the transition of new leaderships, please bear with us as we learn our new duties.

We hope to have some good ideas for events and rides planned this year that will not only benefit, but also represent the post, as we try to support our veteran’s, and local special need children.

We have lost many of our rider members last year and in the past and we are trying to remedy that, so we can make a better representation and presence of the post during our missions.

If there are any suggestions or ideas you wish us to fulfill, write it on a napkin or piece of paper and give it to any ALR member, or myself, and we will discuss it at our next meeting.

As riders, we love to ride and have fun in all we do for the post and community, and just again want to say THANK YOU for your support!

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

God Speed,
Andy Ricketts
Director of Post 79 ALR

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From the Club Manager:

March Events Calendar

Dates to Remember:

3rd – Legion Pizza Night 5-8pm
7th – SAL Meeting 7pm
10th – SAL Steak & Catfish Dinner 5-8pm
13th – Legion/AUX Meeting 7pm
17th – Corn Beef Dinner & John Stevens Music
21st – ALR Burger/Pork Chop Dinner 5:30-8pm
24th – Adult Karaoke in the Bar
25th – Band in the Bar
28th – ALR Meeting 7pm

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From the Commander:

Dear Members,

2017 is off to a good start. We have a few more volunteers, clean up and maintenance days planned, more activities and fund raisers in the works.

Our 52 week raffle is underway and spring is just around the corner.

A special thanks to Rick Baum for getting the wheels turning on the firewood project for the homeless. It turned out to be a great success, Roy and Steve King for the loading and delivery of the firewood and all the volunteers involved with the cutting and splitting. Thank you all, what a great Post effort.

I would like to welcome the new ALR officers for 2017, take a minute to say hi and thank them for what they do.

Please pay attention to the bulletin boards for upcoming events and activities, it is going to be a great year.

Thank you.
For God and Country
Bart Colvin
Commander

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From Vice Commander:

Most of us would rather not think about dying. I’m right there with you. Here is the Military Retiree/Veteran’s “My Personal Affairs Planning Guide”. This guide was published by CW3 (R) Al Reed of the Redstone Military Retiree Council. The guide helps all of us Vets organize our affairs just in case something were to happen to us.

Please download a copy and take a minute to read it and fill it out. It will help those loved ones that you leave behind.

Military Retiree/Veteran’s Planning Guide

 

January 52-Week Raffle Results

Week	Draw Date	Name	Ticket
1	1/6/17	Brian Ipok, Westfield, IN	780
2	1/13/17	Legion	398
3	1/20/17	Lee Weakly, Lebanon, IN	552
4	1/27/17	Ashley Johnson, Zionsville, IN	517

God Bless,
Tom Wothke
1st Vice Commander

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From the Auxiliary President:

Happy February, the shortest month of the year!

As we are 1 month into the new year, remember that each of us joined the American Legion Auxiliary to do what we can to help our veterans and their families. There are lots of volunteer opportunities and fund raisers throughout the year. Come to our meetings to find out what is going on and what is planned. Maybe you have an idea for a fund raiser, bring it to the meeting, you never know what it could turn into. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting, Monday, February 13th at 7:00 p.m.

The Auxiliary will have a basket to raffle this month. Be sure to get your ticket(s), they sell out quickly.

Thank you to all who are bowling on our league. A portion of the funds that are put into the bowling machine help to support our American Legion Post. The bowling schedule is posted on the board so that you know what week we are in. The league will end the week of March 26th.

February Fun Facts

• Groundhog Day, Thursday Feb 2nd
• Valentine’s Day, Tuesday Feb 14th
• President’s Day, Monday Feb 20th
• Chocolate Lover’s Month
• Super Bowl Month
• February was added to the Roman calendar in 713 BC. The length of the month changed over time and, at one time, it had as few as 23 days. When Julius Caesar remade the Roman calendar, the month was assigned 28 days during normal years and 29 days during leap years which occurred every four years.

God Bless our Troops past, present and future,
Rita

Mission Statement:

 

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From Post Service Officer:

Providing Hope for the Homeless – Part III

January Activity – Collection boxes at the Post

• 5 Additional Carloads since December! – delivered bags of blankets, coats, sweats, gloves, sweaters, and pants. Thanks to you!
• Two weekends of cutting, splitting and delivering wood. Volunteers gave 55 cumulative hours. Volunteers from churches, the Gideons and the Kairos Pendleton Prison Ministry joined in the effort. The King family provided two trips with their dump truck and dump trailer. Again, thanks to everyone who made this a successful effort!
• Akard’s Hardware donated the use of a chain saw. We are grateful for Akard’s support.

What You Can Do – Ongoing until March

• Bottled water (cases)
• Fire wood remains a major need
• Tarps, tents
• Blankets & sleeping bags
• Priority Winter clothing: Men’s winter gloves, winter socks, denim jeans, Hoodies

Items are regularly picked up at Post 79 and delivered for immediate use.

Veteran Hospice Care – Volunteer Opportunity

When a family member enters hospice it impacts the family in a life changing way. Some of you have experienced that or know someone who has.

When Veterans come to their end of life experience it is too often a lonely and unsettling journey for them. They need comfort. These defenders of freedom can use your caring heart and compassionate attention during their final days.

AseraCare’s Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, Theresa Anderson recently called Post 79 to offer a volunteer opportunity to spend time with a Veteran and non-veteran patients too. Veteran patients prize and benefit from having a volunteer visit them.

The volunteer can make their own schedule that is suitable for them and the patient. Do you have an extra hour to go visit a patient a couple times a month? Volunteers can be a companion, play music, bring a hand-made craft, read a story or spend time listening to the patient to hear about their lives.

Contact Theresa Anderson – Member of Post 79 Ladies Auxiliary.

Direct any questions to:
Rick Baum
317-515-4844
signaturewound@att.net

At your service,
Post Service Officer & Chaplain
Rick Baum

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From Post Adjutant:

Minutes from Joint Meeting:

January Regular Meeting Minutes

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From the Club Manager:

February Events Calendar

Dates to Remember:

3rd – Legion Pizza Night 5-8pm
5th – Super Bowl Party
7th – SAL Meeting 7pm
10th – SAL Steak & Catfish Dinner 5-8pm
13th – Legion/AUX meeting 7pm
21st – ALR Burger/Pork Chop Dinner 5:30-8pm
24th – Adult Karaoke in the bar
28th – ALR Meeting 7pm

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From the Commander:

Dear Members,

With 2016 drawing to a close I would like to thank all the members who have stepped up and volunteered their time to make Post 79 the success that it is today.

We have dealt with drama, conflict and we have dealt with team work, patriotism and brotherhood. It all averages out and makes us a strong Post.

During all this we never lose sight of our mission or the goals we strive to achieve.

We are here for our Veterans and their families. For our brothers and sisters in Blue, Post 79, ZPD and ZFD have worked together this year like never before, and I am proud of the bond we have forged. We cannot succeed without the support of the community and we are judged by our actions in and out of the Post. Thank you all for being a good representative of our Post.

2017 will bring the same challenges as well as some new and we need to be ready to handle these, I have no doubt our membership will meet these challenges with gusto and professionalism and do what is the best for our Legion.

In closing, I would like to thank everyone for a great 2016 and I look forward to 2017.
Happy New Year everyone and may God bless you all.

Thank you.
For God and Country
Bart Colvin
Commander

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From Vice Commander:

Gun Raffle starts with the first draw on January 6th at 7:30pm

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From the Auxiliary President:

God Bless our Troops past, present and future.

Rita

Mission Statement:

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From Post Service Officer:

Providing Hope for the Homeless Part II

At your service,
Rick Baum

From Post Adjutant:

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Minutes from Joint Meeting:

Minutes from December Joint Meeting

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From the ALR Director:

From the American Legion Riders

It is hard to believe the year is drawing to a close. What a great riding season we had this year and we are all thankful for it. For many, we are closing December and some still have their bikes ready for one more warm day.

We have been blessed this year with good attendance at our ALR dinners and are forever grateful to our one table of folks that keep us going month after month. We were blessed with a great turnout for our 10th annual Cruzin’ 4 a Cure and were able to help two very deserving families who are now a part of us and we hope to see return to us in the coming years. And we are blessed and thankful for our Post. This post is a family and like families we have our ups and downs but also like family, we come together in our hour of need. And for this I want to extend a big thank you to all post members that keep us going year in and year out.

As we move into the New Year my Hope and Prayer is that we as a Nation find it within our hearts to find a way to come together for the greater good. It is a time to put aside the petty differences and work together to create a peaceful nation. Do not judge one’s color of skin, the clothes they wear, the car they drive or the person they love. Just be thankful God has given you a life to fulfill on this earth and follow in his footsteps.

It has been an honor to serve as the Chapter Director for ALR Post 79 and as well it has been enjoyable to write this newsletter snipit every month. I hope you have enjoyed reading it.

Last and most importantly, please always remember and never forget, “When you lay your head to rest, do so knowing you did your best.” ~Mic Woodrum

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

God Speed,
Mic Woodrun
Director of Post 79 ALR

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From the Club Manager:

January Calendar

Dates to Remember:

December 31st – New Year’s Eve Party 7pm
3th – SAL Meeting 6pm
6th – Legion Pizza Night 5-8pm
9th – Legion/AUX meeting 7pm
13th – SAL Steak & Catfish Dinner 5-8pm
17th – ALR Burger/Pork Chop Dinner 5:30-8pm
20th – 3 Man Band, in the bar 8-11pm
24th – ALR Meeting 7pm
27th – Adult Karaoke in the bar

From the Commander:

Dear Members,

November was a month of Honor and Remembrance for all of America’s Veterans. Just because the month is over doesn’t mean everything is OK for our Veterans, there are homeless, sick and lonely Veterans all over America that still need our help and prayers. With the Christmas season upon us let’s give an extra prayer or gift or a donation to the Veterans Home or the Indianapolis Domiciliary.

During the month of November in 1943, thousands of American and allied forces were fighting their way ashore on the island of Tarawa, one of the bloodiest battles of the Pacific theater, so give thanks that we could spend our holidays the way we chose to, because of these Veterans.

December is loaded with activities at the Post.
Sunday the 4th is Santa with the kids,
Annual Chili Cook-Off and the Army/Navy Game is on the 10th
Post Christmas Party on Dec. 23^rd
New Years Eve snack pitch in party on the 31st.

Lots more going on between these dates so check the message boards at the Post.

Wishing each and everyone of you a Merry Christmas
And a huge Thank You for all your support  through 2016!

Thank you.
For God and Country
Bart Colvin
Commander

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From the Auxiliary President:

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