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Page 1 of 8 Post 614 December 2012 Newsletter
Page 1 of 8 Post 614 December 2012 Newsletter
American Legion Memorial Post 614P.O. Box 1120
Hilliard, OH 43026
Post, Unit & Squadron 614 NewsDecember 2012
Commander Bill Ihrig, (614) 795-4287Adjutant Rich Queen, (614) 915-5814, [email protected]
All Post Officers can be reached at email address: [email protected] phone number: (614) 527-2547
REGULAR POST MEETING (Legion members)DATE: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2012TIME: 7:00 PMLOCATION: 5274 Norwich St, Hilliard
LEGIONNAIRE TAPS:Headlee, Roger – passed on June 7, 2012; U.S. Army; Korean War; a 17 year member of the American Legion.
Roger's obituary did not mention the legion, so we missed this six months ago. Rest in peace comrade!
SICK CALL & MEMBERS IN DISTRESSBuck, Charles (Chuck) W – massive heart attack on Monday, October 29th.
2013 MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM (Quota is 352)We are currently at 265 of 352. Our district (Franklin County) is currently in 7th place, out of 14. The end of year is right around the corner, but you still have time to renew. On January 31, 2013, National will drop you from their records and you will lose your consecutive years members, as member reinstatement was eliminated a few years ago. If you pay after January 31, you start from scratch.What's in your wallet? If not a 2013 card, renew now.
Rich Queen, Adjutant
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AMERICAN LEGION “GIFTS FOR YANKS” PROGRAMTo date, no personal donations have hit our post office mailbox, but on Christmas morning a check for nearly $300 will be given to the Department of Ohio during their short meeting, after handing out gifts to veterans at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center.
Rich Queen, Gifts for Yank Chairman
CHRISTMAS MORNING AT CHILLICOTHE V.A.On Christmas morning, join other legionnaires as we distribute gifts to veterans at the Chillicothe VA. The gifts are provided through the American Legion of Ohio's “Gifts for Yanks that Gave Program”.We meet at American Legion Post 144 (S. High St., Columbus) and depart for the VA 7:30 AM. Coffee and donuts are normally available at Southway, as well as at the VA staging area. Once instructions are given, we leave the staging area (about 9:00 AM) for the wards and hand out the gifts. Afterward, you may leave for home or stop by Chillicothe Post 62 for breakfast and a short legion program. We are normally home by noon.
A LEGIONNAIRE'S EXPERENCE (HUMAN INTEREST ITEM)On November 20, I traveled to the Pentagon to compete in the Air Force Wounded Warrior Games. I participated in the 2nd Annual Seated Volleyball tournament for Wounded Warriors V-Ball teams. We (the Air Force team) finished 5th place and had a fun time competing against the other branches of the military. I am already looking forward to next year's competition. This year's winner was the Army, which now has the trophy and bragging rights until next year.
2nd Vice Commander, Corey Carter
CITY OF HILLIARD TREE LIGHTING – December 6, 2012, 6:00 PMWeaver Park, Northwest Historical VillageBegin the holiday season with the lights of the City tree and Historical Village. Invocation by Pastor Bob Abrams from Resurrection Evangelical Lutheran Church and musical selections by the Scioto Darby Elementary choir under the direction of Joyce Brandt. Other activities of the evening include: a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, ice sculpting decorations, live reindeer, horse drawn carriage rides, cookie decorating, Matt the Balloon Guy, face painting, hot chocolate and more!Activities begin at 5:00 PM (www.hilliard.gov)
PAST COMMANDERS/PAST CHEF DE GARES CHRISTMAS DINNERPast Post 614 Commanders - - you are invited to join other past commanders from the 12th District/Franklin County on Thursday, Dec. 13, 6:00 PM @ Florentine Restaurant, 907 W. Broad St.Reservations are required and $20 per person (spouse, guests welcome) in ADVANCE: call Steve Ebersole at 783-6862 or District Office at 224-2900. Mail checks to American Legion, P.O. Box 1374, Columbus, OH 43216
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Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 614
Meeting Date: December 6, 2012 (1st Thursday of each month)Meeting Time: 7:00 PMLocation: 5274 Norwich St., Hilliard, OH, 2nd floor, Hilliard Historical Society Library
Appointed Squadron Officers:Commander: Lynn Johnson1st Vice Commander: Fred KileAdjutant/Finance Officer: Tom Maxwell (614-531-1155)
Legion Advisor to the SAL:Dave Fillhart
From the Squadron Commander:Greetings SAL Squadron Members:
The wait is finally over, as our Squadron 614 officers have been certified for 2012-13. We will meet on December 06 at 7:00 PM at the Hilliard Historical Building- second floor, on Norwich St., across from Tidd’s Funeral Home.
The following squadron members were appointed and accepted the following positions:Lynn Johnson, Commander (510-882-5310)Fred Kile, First Vice CommanderTom Maxwell, Adjutant/TreasurerDave Fillhart, American Legion Advisor
The above offices were the most important to fill for certification. The following positions are still vacant: Second Vice Commander, Chaplain, Historian, Sergeant of Arms. Please feel free to contact me 510-882-5310 or email [email protected], if you are interested in any of the open positions. Currently, the only access I have to email is at my home, that is being remodeled and I am not currently residing in. Therefore, I check email only a few times a week.
It is an honor and privilege to hold the office of commander. However, this is not a one person position. In order to make Squadron 614 a strong one, everyone’s participation and input is a necessity. I would like to thank the previous commander Tom Dillon and the other SAL officers for their services.
Contact information for many of our squadron members is outdated or incomplete. Please send an email to me with your current address, phone and email address.
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Dues for senior members is $25.00. The dues for junior members is now $12.00. This change was made by the post. $8.00 per member is our Department and District per capita dues.
Lynn Johnson, Commander
From the Squadron AdjutantGreetings everyone! The SAL is back up and running!
I now have the membership cards in hand. Those that have paid for your membership should have their cards. Those that have not yet paid can do so by either mailing your dues to:
Sons of the American Legion Squadron 614 (this is preferred)Attention: Tom MaxwellP.O. Box 1120Hilliard , Ohio 43026
ORTom Maxwell, Adjutant5421 Richlanne Dr Hilliard , Ohio 43026
Any questions about anything , please call or text me at 614-531-1155 or email [email protected] dues are $25.00 for Adult members and $12.00 for Junior MembersWe now have 22 paid members, as of 11/25.The SAL memberships are good at most legion posts.
Thank you, Tom Maxwell, Adjutant
The American Legion Web PagesMemorial Post 614 – www.hilliardamericanlegion.org
Post 614 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hilliard-American-Legion-Post-614/100326346711421
National – www.legion.orgDepartment of Ohio - http://www.ohiolegion.com/12th District (Franklin County) - http://alohio12.org/
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Auxiliary Unit 614 News – December 2012
MEETING DATE: Second Thursday of each monthWHERE: Hilliard Historical Society Library, 5274 Norwich Street
Unit Taps: Dee Domer (wife of Past Commander Bob, mother of Past President Jane) passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at 1:00 AM. The obituary can be found in the Columbus Dispatch (www.dispatch.com). Unit Sick Call: Yvonne Headlee recently had a stroke and is now back home.
Report from President Mary Lee MercierAs our Holiday season approaches, let us all pause and be thankful for this great Country we live in and for our freedom. Make an extra effort to share as many smiles as you can – it may be the only one the recipient receives that day. Be kind to one and all – we all have “bad hair days!” Show your love for family and friends more frequently. Rejoice in the birth of our Savior. Enjoy this very special season.
Our unit core of worker bees has been very busy - please see the report from first Vice Connie Buckley. Our thanks to her for planning and chairing our monthly bake sales and craft sale. Thank you Connie – please know we appreciate your hard work and dedication. Thank you to all you wonderful ladies who made those delicious baked goods and beautiful craft items. .We have shown that we can survive, at least temporarily, without a Post Home. Thank you to Thelma Allemang, Nancy Moore, Marge Dougherty, Thelma Kesler, Linda Gano, Helen Adkins, Jane Domer and Dottie Queen for all your help with the post dinners at the Senior Center. It is my honor to be the president of such a wonderful group of devoted ladies.
MONTHY BOARD MEETINGS: PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR UNIT VOTED TO CHANGE THE DATE AND TIME FOR OUR BOARD MEETINGS – they will be held on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 before our General Meeting for at least the remainder of this year. At this time, this is a temporary change and we will resume third Thursday board meetings when we get our own post home or sooner if it seems necessary.
THERE WILL BE NO MEETING IN DECEMBER; members voted to cancel our annual Christmas Ladies Night Out this year which was held the evening our General Meeting. Hopefully the weather will be appropriate to hold our January and February meetings. If the weather is iffy, please call a Board Member before you come. We want all our members to be safe. There will be no Post Dinners at the Senior Center in December, January and February. We will resume serving dinners on the third Friday in March.
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Wishing you a wonderful Holiday Season – Christmas Peace and Happy New Year…God Bless you one and all. Mary Lee Mercier
Report from 2nd Vice President Marge DoughertyKeep those memberships coming. We have over 100 who have renewed, but we have over 200 members on our rosters. Thank you.
Marge Dougherty, Membership Chairman
Report from 1st Vice President Connie BuckleyNO MEETING IN DECEMBERThe next scheduled meeting will be January 10, at 7:00 pm at the Historical Society.The board meeting will meet at 6:30 that same evening.
NO COMMUNITY DINNER IN DECEMBER, JANUARY, FEBRUARYThere will be no community dinner in December, January and February. The next dinner will be March 15, 2013.
DISTRICT JUNIORS CHRISTMAS PARTY – Saturday December 1, 1:30 – 4:00.District Junior ALA members are hosting a Christmas party for the Methodist Children’s Home foster children at Post 532 on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 from 1:30 – 4:00. If you would like to help, please contact Mary Lee Mercier at 777-1596
ARMY NAVY GAME – Dec. 8, 2012, 2:00 pmOur neighbor, Dublin Post 800, will be hosting a game watch party for the Army/Navy game at the Winking Lizard, 1380 Bethel Rd., Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 starting at 2:00 pm. The cost is $20 for all food and beverages (including wine and beer). The Auxiliary will have a basket in the Chinese Raffle that will be held that day. All proceeds from the basket will go to the Auxiliary.
Our Raffle entry is a “Wine Basket.” It includes two bottles of very nice wine, an ice tub, two wine glasses, a wine opener, a vacuum pump set for wine bottles, napkins, and a couple of other wine related objects. Contents of the basket were donated by Jerry Vance, Connie Buckley and Mary Lee Mercier.
Mini Craft Sale and BazaarThe Ladies Auxiliary made $194.50 at the combination mini Craft Sale, Bazaar, and Bake Sale held at the November dinner. Thanks to many, many folks who made this fundraiser a victory for our unit.
Veteran’s DayThe float carried 12 veterans on veteran’s day, and the Bean Soup and Cornbread function was very well attended. The 50/50 was won by “P-614” which means the winner intended for the entire amount to be donated to Gifts for Yanks, bringing the donations to almost $300.
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For those of you who don’t know, Jym Ganhal, TV-4 Weatherman participated in the parade. He decided not to ride the float, choosing instead to walk directly behind it. He talked about the parade several times during his weather forecast. GREAT publicity for Post 614.
Unit 614 Elected and Appointed Officers (2012-2013):President Mary Lee Mercier, 777-1596First Vice Connie Buckley, 316-0847 (activities, fund raisers)Second Vice Marge Dougherty, 876-7772 (membership)Secretary Gail ErwinTreasurer Glenna Hager, 777-1932Chaplain Patty Gloeckner, 876-6657 (cards, calls for illness, shut-ins, taps)Sgt. At Arms Linda Gano, 876-6829
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