AMERICAN LEGION POST #1

1281 N. US HWY 1

TITUSVILLE, FL 32796

321-269-9959

August 2013 www.TitusvilleALPost1.org

COMMANDERS REPORT

Here it is August again seems like time is just flying by. Soon the snow birds will be coming back and

we know we will welcome them home again. The business in the lounge and pavilion will get back to

normal, not that it has not been good thanks to all of the good people that we have. Looking forward

to the Car Show in September, see Posters in glass cabinet—should be a blast. Also don’t forget the

NVHS Stand Down—George and his crew will need volunteers and all the help they can get---

Remember it is the American Legion Family helping our Veterans!

I hope everyone bought tickets for the Bar in a Basket that has been put together; it is one of the best

that I have seen. It will be gone by the time this letter comes out, but I just want to thank Lisa, Jo and

everyone else that has worked on the Moore Oklahoma Benefit. Just a late add on, congratulations to

Jim Williamson who won the Bar in a Basket and to everyone that worked the Benefit. It was a fun,

very hot day but they rose about $2200 + school supplies for the children of Moore Oklahoma.

Let us not forget that the new school year is coming and the Unit #1 Auxiliary will be having their

school supply drive in high gear. Let us all pitch in and help them along with the children of our area

schools.

For God and Country. Commander Ed Spence

NEWS FROM YOUR ADJUTANT

Well I am trying to get a hang on the doing the Adjutant job. I have been busy in the office a couple days a week getting out your membership cards as soon as possible. Remember to get your renewals by Oct 15th to get the Early Bird Dinner. Don’t forget the NVHS Stand Down on Sept 21st at the DAV they are in need of clothing, glasses, shoes, donations and any help that you can give. For God and Country, Bernie Monroe, Adjutant

COMMANDER

ED SPENCE

1ST VICE

DAVE GALLOWAY

LEGION RIDERS

DIRECTOR- SHARI HELMER

S. A. L OFFICERS

COMMANDER

BRAD PARSONS

AUXILIARY OFFICERS

PRESIDENT

CATHIE McMULLIN

NEWS FROM THE S.A.L

Hello fellow S.A.L members. It's August and that means it’s hot outside. So let’s get hot on trying to reach our membership goal of 100% before the other Squadrons in District 12. Remember that if you renew before Sept 31st you will save $5.00. We had a real good S.A.L meeting in July. There are still seats available for you to join us. Don't be shy, come out and get involved. The meetings are the first Monday of the month at 7pm. The S.A.L. Meat Shoot is Saturday August 3rd. We can always use support for that as well. Keep a lookout for the S.A.L. Shade Tree Bands next event out at the Pavillion. Flyers will be posted.

For God and Country, Brad Parsons, Squadron #1 S.A.L. Commander

ALR NEWS

Well we got our meeting in with our new officers after cancelling July 6th meeting until the 13th. (Sorry to the people without computers that didn't get the word) We got our new Director (Sheri Helmer) installed, welcome Sheri. Some changes that we voted on was to change our meeting day and time to 12:00 pm noon on the same day of Bike Day, the second Saturday of the month. This will be until the weather runs us back inside, maybe when the time changes in the fall? We are installing a window at the pavilion to keep the rain off of the bar. A big thinks to Jerry & Shirley Harley for their kind donation, our bar is in need of some work and needs to be water proof. If you have the talent and know how we can use your help. I'm sure the post would be willing to help out with some of the cost? We voted on a Road Capt. to coordinate our rides whenever we have one, Tony Mirabella will be the Road Capt. planning rides, routes, poker runs etc. We voted to have a raffle starting July 28 for a big screen TV; we should be able to start selling tickets after the 27th. We need something to keep our budget afloat so that when a fellow Veteran comes upon hard times we might be able to help them in some way. Our Bike Day went well this month, we made some money from the ammo donated by Ed and thanks to Tom for taking care of the 50/50 drawing at our meeting. All the people that helped with Bike Day--Thank you. Next Meeting will be Aug. 10th at 12:00 noon with Bike Day starting at 2:00pm, come on out and voice your opinion we need your input. Ride Safe, Ride Smart-----Asst Director Ray Parker

RIDERS BIKE DAY & MEAL

SATURDAY AUGUST 10TH 2 – 6 PM IN THE PAVILION

FOOD, MUSIC, AND FUN WITH OUR FELLOW LEGION

FAMILY & FRIENDS

EVENTS CALENDAR

◄ Jul 2013 ~ August 2013 ~ Sep 2013 ►

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Lunch 11-3 DANCE 7PM PIZZA 5-7 PM

2 Lunch 11-2 DINNER MENU 5:00- 8:00 MUSIC BY DAVE SPENCER 7PM

3 MEAT SHOOT 1pm --??

Lunch 11-3

KARAOKE WITH GREG 7PM

4 SAL BREAKFAST 8-11

BINGO 1 PM---?

5 Lunch 11-3 S.A.L MEETING 7:00 PM

6 Lunch 11-3 BINGO 6PM

7 Lunch 11-3

AUXILIARY E-BOARD MTG 7:00 PM KARAOKE WITH DAVE SPENCER 7PM

8 Lunch 11-3 DANCE 7PM PIZZA 5-7 PM

9 Lunch 11-2 DINNER MENU 5:00- 8:00 MUSIC BY GUITAR DAN 7PM

10

RIDERS MEETING 12:00 PM IN PAVILION

BIKE DAY 2-6 PM IN PAVILION MUSIC BY JJ MARTIN KARAOKE BY SANDY & BUCK 7PM

11 SAL BREAKFAST 8-11

BINGO 1 PM---?

12 Lunch 11-3 LEGIONNAIRE E-BOARD MTG 7PM

13 Lunch 11-3 BINGO 6PM

14 Lunch 11-3

AUXILIARY GEN MTG 7:00 PM

KARAOKE WITH DAVE SPENCER 7PM

15 Lunch 11-3 DANCE 7PM PIZZA 5-7 PM

16 Lunch 11-2 DINNER MENU 5:00- 8:00 MUSIC BY JJ MARTIN 7PM

17 MEAT SHOOT 1pm --??

Lunch 11-3

KARAOKEWITH BUCK & SANDY 7PM

18 SAL BREAKFAST 8-11

BINGO 1 PM---?

19 Lunch 11-3 LEGIONNAIRE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MTG 7PM

20 Lunch 11-3 BINGO 6PM

21 Lunch 11-3 KARAOKE WITH DAVE SPENCER 7PM

22 Lunch 11-3 DANCE 7PM PIZZA 5-7 PM

23 Lunch 11-2 DINNER MENU 5:00- 8:00 MUSIC BY DAVE SPENCER 7PM

24 KARAOKE BY SANDY & BUCK 7PM

25 SAL BREAKFAST 8-11

BINGO 1 PM---?

26 Lunch 11-3

27 Lunch 11-3 BINGO 6PM

28 Lunch 11-3 KARAOKE WITH DAVE SPENCER 7PM

29 Lunch 11-3 DANCE 7PM

PIZZA 5-7 PM

30 Lunch 11-2

DINNER MENU 5:00- 8:00

MUSIC BY BILL SIDES 7PM

31 KARAOKE WITH GREG 7PM

LUNCH MENU

◄ Jul 2013 ~ August 2013 ~ Sep 2013 ►

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

SPAGHETTI

2

SEA FOOD

SPECIALS

3

LUNCH 11-3

SEE FLYER

4

SAL

BREAKFAST 8-

11 AM

SAL LUNCH

5

PHILLY CHEESE

6

LIVER OR

CHICKENS

WITH THE

SIDES

7

WINGS,

BURGERS &

PHILLY’S

DAY & NIGHTS

8

SPAGHETTI &

MEATBALLS

9

SEA FOOD

SPECIALS

10

11

SAL

BREAKFAST 8-

11 AM

SAL LUNCH

12

CHICKEN

PARMESAN

13

LIVER OR

CHICKENS

WITH THE

SIDES

14

WINGS,

BURGERS &

PHILLY’S DAY &

NIGHTS

15

CHICKEN

PARMESAN

16

SEA FOOD

SPECIALS

17

LUNCH 11-3

SEE FLYER

18

SAL

BREAKFAST 8-

11 AM

SAL LUNCH

19

HOT HAM &

SWISS

20

LIVER OR

CHICKENS

WITH THE

SIDES

21

WINGS,

BURGERS &

PHILLY’S DAY &

NIGHTS

22

SPAGHETTI

23

SEA FOOD

SPECIALS

24

25

SAL

BREAKFAST 8-

11 AM

SAL LUNCH

26

MEATBALL SUB

27

LIVER OR

CHICKENS

WITH THE

SIDES

28

WINGS,

BURGERS &

PHILLY’S DAY &

NIGHTS

29

SPAGHETTI &

MEATBALLS

30

SEA FOOD

SPECIALS

31

Thank you for supporting the Legion Kitchen, remember to tell your family and friends about our delicious meals. Congratulations to July’s Monday Winners---Donnie Pickering, Nicole Morin, and Don Coale !!! As you will notice some prices had to go up, we are sorry about this but with the cost of supplies and shipping going up we had to increase so that the kitchen can remain open. Look for lunch & dinner specials throughout the week. Don’t forget besides our awesome Pizza’s we are featuring a different Italian Dinner every Thursday Night. A new Friday Night Special will be a Petit Surf & Turf $9.50— it will be a 6 oz Sirloin with Shrimp, Veggie, Potato and Salad also a different selection will be a Liver & Onions Dinner for $8.00.

Come out and enjoy a meal with your Legion Family and Friends and again Thank You for supporting us. Cook Rudy and Staff

"IT'S NOT THE WIND THAT MAKES THE FLAG WAVE BUT THE LAST BREATH OF THE SOLDIERS WHOM HAVE DIED TO

SECURE OUR FREEDOM"

Honor Guard News No news submitted this month. But they are always looking for new members to help honor our

veterans in their time of need.

Submitted Dave Galloway Honor Guard

COLOR GUARD NEWS

No news this month, Linda & Pete have been on vacation. Our Moto: Visibility, visibility, visibility For Veterans, Country and Flag Thank you for all your support. Unit 1 Color Guard Cmdr. Auxiliary Membership Report

We're getting started on all of our programs for the 2013-2014 Auxiliary Year. Each and every one of you can help in some way to support the programs and our active military, other veterans as well as our local communities. Come to the meetings the second Wednesday of each month at 7 PM. You will be surprised how enjoyable it is to work the programs.

Right now we are doing the annual SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE to assist under privileged students in our local elementary schools. There are lots of good buys now on school supplies, so drop some off at the Post 1 in the barrel by the front door. Also, you can collect pull tabs from cans, Boxtops For Education coupons on many foods, Campbell’s soup can labels, and Kool Aid Jammer labels. We collect and turn them over to schools so they can get money for the schools.

Another way to help is to get your 2014 renewal fees in early. It's still $30 for seniors and $6 for Junior’s. Renewal notices will be mailed in early September, but feel free to drop off a check or cash with the bartenders and you will be given a receipt. I will get your new cards in the mail to your address on file. IF YOU HAVE MOVED, PLEASE LEAVE YOUR CURRENT ADDRESS SO YOU GET YOUR CARD BACK. I will complete the address update so you get your ALA magazine, renewal reminders and other Auxiliary mailings.

Whatever you do, just know that all your support for the various Legion Family functions is appreciated and we are glad to see everyone come out for the activities at Post 1.

Donna Shearer, Unit #1 Membership Chairperson

AUXILIARY NEWS—PRESIDENTS MESSAGE

July 27th was a big day at Post 1 for the benefit of Moore Alabama school children with lots and lots of

people stepping up to support this very worthy cause. Way to go!

Holy Cow! September is around the corner. Thank God in Florida we don’t feel the fall coolness. But there are many school children who need our help with school supplies and warm jackets for when we do feel the coolness of winter. We are collecting school supplies in a large barrel located at the Post. Please pick some up and drop them in the barrel whenever you come in. Our Auxiliary members will distribute the supplies to the elementary schools in Titusville near the beginning of September for the children whose parents cannot afford to buy these much needed learning tools. Items needed: Pencils, erasers, pencils & sharpeners, note books, binders, construction paper, crayons, Elmer’s Glue, etc. You get the idea. If you used it in school, we need it for them. Please help us. God Bless You and Our Country, Cathie McMullin, Unit

#1 President

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REMEMBER BOOSTER $$$ HELP KEEP THE MONTHLY BULLETIN TO BE PRINTED-ANYONE CAN JOIN

Welcome new Legionnaire members

KENNEY KOESTER, MARINE

KEVIN DOUCETTE, NAVY

LARRY ABNEY, ARMY

DANNY SHARP, NAVY

RONALD SPIELER, NAVY

ROBERT KNAPIK, AIR FORCE

PAUL LINCOLN, NAVY

RONALD STEVENSON, NAVY

Veteran Views

Senior executives in the Veterans Affairs Department could face a 25 percent pay cut unless

they substantially reduce the number of disability claims backlogged for four months or

longer by next summer. That provision was included in the 2014 Military Construction-VA

funding bill passed by the House 4 JUN.

The House adopted an amendment by Rep. Jack Kingston (R-GA) which would limit the pay of

Senior VA officials to 75 percent of their salary from July 1, 2014, to Sept. 30, 2014, “unless as

of July 1, 2014, the percentage of disability compensation claims that are more than 125 days

old is less than or equal to 40 percent.” On 3 JUN VA reported claims backlogged 125 days or

longer totaled 569,418 -- 66.2 percent of all 860,203 pending claims.

It’s not the only provision targeting department executives’ compensation: VA Senior Executive

Service Personnel won’t get any bonuses in 2014 if the House bill becomes law, as the result of

another amendment by Rep. Keith Rothfus (R-PA). The House bill -- if it becomes law after a

Conference with the Senate -- also contains language that derails Defense Department plans,

announced by Secretary Chuck Hagel last month, to develop its own electronic health record

based on commercial software. An amendment by John Culberson, R-Texas, required

Defense to develop an integrated electronic health record as defined in the Defense-VA Joint

Executive Council’s strategic plan for 2013 through 2015, which doesn’t leave the Pentagon any

wiggle room to pursue a solo strategy.

Jim Harnish, DAV and Legion Post # 1 Service Officer

"The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation." - George Washington

When Unit #1 & The Committee first started with the idea of doing a fund raiser for the children of Moore Oklahoma’s 2 schools, Briarwood & Plaza Towers it was overwhelming with lots of ideas being passed around or suggested. Well we were very happy with Lisa Commer taking the reins to arrange for the final events, and from support of all the people & organizations donating, attending, working and purchasing. The Chinese Raffle was a time consuming event but fun with all the different items to bid on—some of us won the items we wanted and others won a lot of food (Todd). The Bar in a Basket, which most of the bottles were donated by Todd Kohler –thank you very much-- was won by Jim Williamson---we all want to know when the party is Jim? Congratulations! The Karaoke Contest was a big hit with the children & adults, it was great seeing the children of the future getting out there and singing in front of people they didn’t know. Thank you to Sandy & Buck who donated their time for the contest, to Doc Holiday for donating music in the pavilion, to Jan Landers for playing with the children (like he does every day), to our wonderful face painter Anna, to Donna K. for the pudding shots, to Carol & the girls in the kitchen, to Judy Silvarilo and the ladies for the bake sale items, to Commander for being the runner, to the ladies manning the tables outdoors, and to Brad & Lou for Corn Hole game in the hot sun. If we forgot anyone we are very sorry, just realize we could not have done this without you and thank you from the bottom of our hearts. With all the donations, fund raisers and gifts we raised about $2,200 plus some school supplies. Everyone should be very proud of the support they gave and for helping other communities & children in need. Also thank you to EVERYONE that worked that day we could not have done it without your tireless help.

Thank you to all contributors below for either monetary, school supplies or gifts

for the raffle or prizes below:

American Legion Post #1, Unit #1, Squadron S. A. L. #1, ALR #1, Hammock Beach

Resort, The Shores Resort & Spa, Mike Pons Pest Control, Spaceport FOE # 3581

Aerie & Auxiliary, Walmart, Publix, Indian River Moose Lodge #2304 and

Auxiliary #1926, Todd Kohler, Dixie Crossroads, Domino’s, Victorio’s, Louis’s

BBQ, Hooters of Merritt Island, Pizzoni’s, Styles Unlimited, Mr. & Mrs. R.

Pfundheller (Bear & Mrs. Bear), Mama Rosa’s, Leeya’s Hair Salon, Lisa Commer

Jewelry & Designs, Sandy Thorne Jewelry, Cat Fish Cabin, Olive Garden, El

Lencito, LT Nails, Firestone, Kentucky Fried Chicken Hwy 50, Paulette & Dave

Galloway, Papa John’s--Titusville, Carabbarra’s, Outback Steakhouse, Kelsey’s,

Florida Sport’s Spinal & Rehab, Stephen’s Jewelry, Barnes & Noble

For God and Country, Unit #1 Committee Chairman, Lisa Commer

Committee Members—Shari Helmer, Jo Anderson, Judy Silvarilo, Dave &

Paulette Galloway, Sandy & Buck Thorne