American Legion-Veterans Memorial Post 347 Mail: P.O. Box 1534 699 W. Lady Lake Road Lady Lake, FL 32158-1534 (CR 466 & Rolling Acres Blvd) Phone: 352-750-2099 Fax: 352-750-2202 Lounge Phone: 352-750-0639 Web site: www.floridalegion.com E-mail: [email protected]>>>>>>MONTHLY NEWSLETTER: JANUARY 2020<<<<<< Commander-Bob Kiley : To The Greatest and Largest Post in the World: Here we are starting a brand new year, full of hopes that 2020 will be better than 2019. To start with, we finally installed a new metal roof that should last us 40 years. This will indeed help all the future commanders when calculating their budgets. Many complements are being received. The roof is only one of the many improve- ments we had this past year. A new shed was installed outside the smoking lounge; new cleaning equipment to keep our floors looking good; new chairs in the members lounge; im- proved security system; new split air condi- tioner system for the kitchen and the list goes on. Another highlight was our Thanksgiving din- ner in which over 200 members attended. Sometimes it never said enough but from your commander and all the officers of Post 347, THANK YOU to all of our precious volun- teers. Without YOU, this post could not func- tion like we do. I hope you all had a great Christmas and New year. Let ’s work together and make even greater strides forward for Post 347 and our community. God Bless You all, our Legion and our Coun- try. FOR GOD AND COUNTRY 1st Vice-Commander-Joan Suelter Here we are in 2020. Time is flying by. Last month we welcomed 61 new members to our post at the December General Membership meeting. Providing the opportunity to renew legion- naire membership on Tuesday nights has been very successful . Unfortunately, if you are reading this and have NOT re- newed, I am sorry to say that you are now delinquent. See the Adjutant ’s comments on getting renewed. Wishing you all the a very successful 2020. Fair Winds and Following Seas Chaplain’s Corner-Farrell Massey Another decade has passed, and we look to the future with some trepidation, yet the eternal hope that God has placed in our soul and very being. Rejoice in the present and thank you for your many blessings. PSALMS-CHAPTER 71,VERSE’S 1-2 In the, O Lord, do I put my trust: Let me never be put to confusion. Deliver me into thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: Incline thine ear unto me and save me. Be thou my strong habitation, wherefore I may con- tinually resort: Thou hast given commandment to save me: for thou are my rock and fortress. Auxiliary-Madam President: Cathy Trout Happy New Year to All Unit 347 will be hosting a Housewarming party for Sgt. Pam Kelly who was injured in a training accident. This event will take place on January 12 th from 1-4 pm at the Post Hall. Let us all come out and support Sgt. Pam Kelly. On February 9 th from 1-3pm with a light lunch served, our Unit will be holding Hearts for Heroes, our annual fashion show. Cost is $15.00 and all proceeds will be going to benefit Village Honor Flight. For tickets you can see Judy Matthews or call her at 330-715- 4611. Our Unit will be holding the annual Women Veterans Luncheon on March 9 th from 12-3 pm in the Post Hall. Our seating is limited to 200, so please let all Women Veterans know about this event to honor them. Women Veterans are free, and guest only pay $5. Call Cathy Trout at 352-531-6492 or email her at [email protected]. On top of all the above, are Unit has been busy with serving our Veterans and their family on November 11 th , we held a Christmas party for the Army National Guard for 66 children and 34 members and held our initiation on December 15 th with 100 new members joining us. Thank you, all volunteers that helped with each, and eve- ry event. Without your help we would not be able to do all that we do. In The Spirit of Service, Not Self Adjutant’s Den-Mike Seidel MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS: Just a reminder that dues that are not paid by January 1 of each calendar year, the member is declared delinquent and will be denied access to the post. On February 1, the member is suspended and on June 30 the member is dropped from the mem- bership rolls. To help you in payment of your dues, there are several options: Do your renewal on line at www.legion.org, click on the link “Renew Now”. If you renew on line, bring your electronic membership card to the post and we will issue your 2020 card. Mail your dues to American legion Post 347, P.O Box 1534, Lady Lake FL., 32158 or just stop by the office from 9 to 4.
hopes that 2020 will be better than 2019. To start with, we finally installed a new metal
roof that should last us 40 years. This will
indeed help all the future commanders when calculating their budgets. Many complements
are being received.
The roof is only one of the many improve-ments we had this past year. A new shed was
installed outside the smoking lounge; new
cleaning equipment to keep our floors looking good; new chairs in the members lounge; im-
proved security system; new split air condi-
tioner system for the kitchen and the list goes on.
Another highlight was our Thanksgiving din-
ner in which over 200 members attended.
Sometimes it never said enough but from your commander and all the officers of Post 347,
THANK YOU to all of our precious volun-
teers. Without YOU, this post could not func-tion like we do.
I hope you all had a great Christmas and New
year. Let’s work together and make even greater strides forward for Post 347 and our
community.
God Bless You all, our Legion and our Coun-try.
FOR GOD AND COUNTRY
1st Vice-Commander-Joan Suelter
Here we are in 2020. Time is flying by. Last month we welcomed 61 new members to our post at the December General Membership meeting. Providing the opportunity to renew legion-naire membership on Tuesday nights has been very successful . Unfortunately, if you are reading this and have NOT re-newed, I am sorry to say that you are now delinquent. See the Adjutant’s comments on getting renewed. Wishing you all the a very successful 2020.
Fair Winds and Following Seas
Chaplain’s Corner-Farrell Massey
Another decade has passed, and we look to the future
with some trepidation, yet the eternal hope that God
has placed in our soul and very being. Rejoice in the
present and thank you for your many blessings.
PSALMS-CHAPTER 71,VERSE’S 1-2
In the, O Lord, do I put my trust: Let me never be put
to confusion. Deliver me into thy righteousness, and
cause me to escape: Incline thine ear unto me and
save me.
Be thou my strong habitation, wherefore I may con-
tinually resort: Thou hast given commandment to
save me: for thou are my rock and fortress.
Auxiliary-Madam President: Cathy Trout
Happy New Year to All
Unit 347 will be hosting a Housewarming party for Sgt. Pam Kelly
who was injured in a training accident. This event will take place on
January 12th from 1-4 pm at the Post Hall. Let us all come out and
support Sgt. Pam Kelly.
On February 9th from 1-3pm with a light lunch served, our Unit will
be holding Hearts for Heroes, our annual fashion show. Cost is
$15.00 and all proceeds will be going to benefit Village Honor
Flight. For tickets you can see Judy Matthews or call her at 330-715-
4611.
Our Unit will be holding the annual Women Veterans Luncheon on
March 9th from 12-3 pm in the Post Hall. Our seating is limited to
200, so please let all Women Veterans know about this event to
honor them. Women Veterans are free, and guest only pay $5. Call
Feel free to contact them with any questions or concerns regarding ALR 347. Messages can be left at the Post Front Desk in person or over the phone.
Thanks to all Legion Family members and other supporters in the Tri-County area for the outstanding support of the monthly ALR 3rd Sun-day Kitchen Time - the response to our monthly “Specials” has been outstanding, with our recent Sausage, Peppers & Onions Sandwich selling out regularly - stay tuned for new Specials each month. And don’t forget!! A regular bar style food menu will be available during the 3rd Sunday’s early NFL game! So come on out on the 3rd Sundays, from Noon to 4pm, and enjoy some fun food, and your favorite NFL
game! Play-offs are just around the corner! Monthly special menu items will be posted on Lounge TVs and on flyers posted on hallway bulletin boards.
Chapter 347 continues to grow, adding more several new members in recent months, and regularly adding new members in our newly cre-ated category of “Support Member”. Support Members will play an important role in our Chapter as we grow and become more active around the Post and in the community. We encourage everyone in the Legion Family to inform their friends and neighbors who enjoy mo-torcycling and may, or may not, be Legion Family members already to look into joining ALR Chapter 347. It would be a “double win” if they joined the Legion Family and ALR 347!!
For anyone interested in learning more about our Chapter, please join us at our regularly scheduled monthly meetings in the Main Hall of
Post 347 on the first Thursday each month at 1830. Our social and networking hour starts at 1730, with a Cash Bar and complimentary pizza. PLEASE NOTE: Our January 2020 meeting has been moved to 9 JAN to avoid any hol-iday travel conflicts.
You can also visit our web page at http://www.florida-
legion.com/riders, or join our Facebook Page at https://
www.facebook.com/groups/ALR347/
TUESDAY NIGHT DINNER MENU
JANUARY
7th: Chicken Stuffed w/ Broccoli & Cheese, Scalloped Potatoes and
We want to express our sincere thanks to all our volunteers in the kitchen. We
could not do it without you.
Many, many thanks for all of your time, hard work and for the laughs we share.
Joyce and Harriett
Selections and prices may be changed without notice
WOMEN VETERANS LUNCHEON
WHEN: Monday, March 9th
TIME: 12-3 PM
WHERE: Main Hall
COST: Free for Women Vets Guests $5.00
Sponsored by Post 347 Auxiliary
Sons of the American Legion-John Gorsuch, Commander Squadron 347
Valentines Dance tickets ($10) for the February 15th event will be on sale in January and can be ordered from Gary Blanchard (352-636-8004) or Bud Bowyer (866-466-5707) or bought Sundays, Mondays or Thursdays during the SAL meals or Tuesdays during Queen of Hearts nights. Cactus Jack and The Cadillacs will be entertain-ing. In addition, a lottery board will be available Tuesday evenings for a chance to win prizes.
The Wreaths Across America Remembrance Cere-mony held at the Lady Lake Cemetery December 14th was a huge success with participation by the
Legion, the Auxiliary, the SAL, the Riders and the Post Honor Guard. The Riders escorted the Wreaths from the Post to the cemetery, and the Post Honor Guard presented the Colors. SAL Commander John Gorsuch was the Master of Ceremonies, Ralph DiNome sang the Na-tional Anthem, Detachment Chaplain Randy Collinsworth gave the opening and closing prayers, and Lady Lake Mayor Jim Richards was the Guest Speaker.
The Placement of the Ceremonial Wreaths was done by Bob O’Neal (Army), Lois Glosch (Navy), Gary Blanchard (Marines), Bob Kiley (POW/MIA), Doug White (Coast Guard), Al Varrone (Air Force) and David Callies (Merchant Marines). Kevin Selfridge played the bag-pipes. The 113 wreaths for placement on the veterans graves were handed out by members of Boy Scout Troop #244 from Lady Lake.
Members of the SAL, led by George Worton, delivered Christmas gifts to veteran patients at the Fisher House in Gainesville December 3rd. We are expected to reach our 100% this month.
