The Commander’s Corner:
We are starting another year with your new officers in place and ready to serve you and the Post. Please help us to make this an outstanding Post of the American Legion. If you have any comments, questions or suggestions, please pass them on to me or a member of your Executive Board.
I hope all Legion members will join us up stairs at the Post on July 13th for our Monthly Legion meeting. I also ask that all members of the Auxiliary, Sons of the Legion, and Legion Riders support their respective meeting nights.
I would like to take this time to thank everyone that voted me in as Post Commander and I will do my best to work for you and the Post to make it one that you will enjoy being a member of.
EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY IS AUGUST 14TH !!! Please come in and show your club employees how much you appreciate them and the job they have done for you.
Don't forget we have the WEB site up and running with all the information about the Post scheduled events. Visit it at www.legionpost72.org. You can also pick up a copy of the Monthly News Letter at the Post.
- You're new Post 72 Corporate Officers are:
- Michael Freeman
- Thomas Glasco
- Jean Gillen
- George V. (Dink) Godfrey
- Joseph (Joe) O. Grimsley
- Gordon Howard
- Don Harsh
- Thomas Glasco
Have a very Happy 4th of July!
For God & Country
Paul Baker — Commander
House Chairman News:
We hope everyone has enjoyed the scheduled events at the post 72 Social Quarters. The Staff is doing their best to make it a place you can come with your family and guests & enjoy, and now you can show your appreciation to them next month on Saturday August 14th during EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY.
We now have the Taurus "Judge" pistol for our gun giveaway. This is the very much desired pistol that will shoot a Colt 45 round or a 410 shell. It is the perfect self defense weapon. Get your tickets at the club for only $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00; the drawing will be on August 21st at 7:00 pm.
For God and Country
Stan Adamowicz — House Committee Chairman
Auxiliary News:
For the Auxiliary New slate of officers please refer to page 1 of the Newsletter.
Ginni Mills saw the bus load of girls off for Girls State - we wish to thank all of those organizations and individuals who contributed to make this possible.
Our next scheduled meeting will not be until September - look for the date next month in the Newsletter and posted in the Social Quarters. We take a break during the summer because a lot of us have children and it allows us to spend more time with our families.
Just a reminder - breakfast is served every Sunday here at Post 72. We have different organizations who serve you breakfast. Look on line to see who is serving. Please come and support all of us because the money we raise is used to support local and state charities; local scholarships and our veterans.
All of our organizations are looking for volunteers to help in these efforts. Not a member, check to see if you are eligible to join. Veterans, Sons of the American Legion, potential Auxiliary members, all are welcome.
If you are unsure of your qualifications, please come by and someone will be happy to assist you.
We look forward to meeting you.
For God and Country
Judy Shumaker — President
Sons of the Legion News:
I'd like to thank Bob Lemon and Teddy Kilby for driving the vehicles at the Memorial Day parade in Warrenton, and I'd like to thank very much Tom Carter and Clint Bolt for being the guest speakers at the service following the parade.
A special thank you goes out to Tootie, Donna, Ginni Mills, Dottie Ennis, and Samantha Blackwell for filling in for at the SAL breakfast this Father's Day so we could spend the day with our families.
Be sure to come out to support the Sunday breakfasts - it's a great bargain, great food, and a good way to help support your Post.
Thanks to Teddy Kilby for taking part in the Flag Day Ceremony.
A special thank you to Linda Hartman for delivering a package to Fisher House on behalf of the SAL, Post 72.
Officers elect will be sworn in on July 6th at 7:00 pm. - they are listed on page 1 of this Newsletter.
The following Sunday, Teddy Kilby and I will be attending the Conference in Richmond. Among other items of SAL business, I will be sworn in as State Sergeant at Arms.
Our next meeting is July 6th -- at 7:00 pm. We ask that all members be present. Please support your post!
For God & Country
Johnny Corbin — Commander SAL
American Legion Riders News:
Thanks to all who volunteer their time to work the ALR breakfasts. These continue to generate funds for the Social Quarters. The next Legion Riders breakfast will be on July 25th from 9:00 am to noon. The weather's great - so come on out, have breakfast and join in our pick-up ride.
The "Show What You Ride, Show What You Drive" Bike & Car Show raised over $1500 for disabled veterans! A big Thank You to all who participated, entered, helped do whatever needed to be done -- it was most gratifying to see not only the Legion Riders and Partisans volunteer and work hard for this event, but also other members of the Post pitch in to help! A very special Thanks goes out to Judy Shumaker and Stan Adamowicz for slaving over a hot grill on a very hot day all day preparing food for the hungry masses!
And a special "Thanks" to Hoppy and Stan for all their hard work before, during and after the show - mowing, roping off areas, etc. No job went undone! "Thank You" just doesn't seem to be enough! The T-storms held off until everyone was packed up & ready to leave -- a great time was had by all!
We can never thank "Slider" enough for donating their time & talents to help make this year's show a smashing success! Thank you guys!
Another very special Thank You goes out to the Legion Riders who participated in the Flag Day Ceremony - Terrie Harne did a superb job presenting the American Flag during the ceremony.
The next Legion Riders meeting will be on Wednesday, July 7th at 7:00 pm.
For God & Country
Barbara Truitt — Vice President
Social Quarters:
EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY IS AUGUST 14TH !!! Please come in and show your club employees how much you appreciate them and the job they have done for you to keep your social quarters up and running with the level of service you so much deserve.
Thanks to all our members that have pitched in to help out around the Social Quarters, the help is very much appreciated. We hope to see more and more members, family, & friends as the summer months continue.
- Don’t forget our weekly Saturday scheduled events:
The 1st Saturday each month- we have our Fried Chicken Dinner night from 6 pm to 8:30 pm.
The 2nd Saturday each month- is our Pot-Luck / Meet & Greet 6 pm to 9 pm. Please bring a covered dish to share or desert and join in the fun. We will have entertainment as well that night performed by DJ Dillon from 7 pm to 10:30 pm.
The 3rd Saturday each Month- we will have Karaoke at the club from 7pm to 10:30 pm come out and check this out!
The 4th Saturday each month- we have a Steak Night, we will have a Steak Night, (We will cook them on the outside grill when weather permits) we will be offering the regular New York Strip cut as well as a choice cut Rib Eye at a little lower cost when ordering for two. The idea here is for you to bring your a friend or loved one to the club for dinner!
Every Friday night is our Steak & Seafood night which has been going every well, so come out and see what it is all about and enjoy some good food and company.
Don't forget our 15 item bar menu is available for your enjoyment any time food is available other than Friday nights.
Remember, with this good weather in the mix, we have a patio out back that you are more then welcome to use. Sit back and enjoy a drink and or food outdoors.
Please remember we have WiFi in the Social Quarters and our WEB page is www.legionpost72.org
GAMES at the Post:
We have Horse Shoes on Tuesdays at 6:00 pm.
Pool on Wednesdays at 7pm. This is a pick-up game for that night and will finish up that night, so anyone and everyone can play with no long term commitment.
Darts on Thursdays nights at 6:30pm This is a pick-up game for that night and will finish up that night, so anyone and everyone can play with no long term commitment.
Come out and have some fun with us!
For God & Country
Paul Baker — Manager
Friday night is our Steak & Seafood night which has been going every well, so come out and see what it is all about and enjoy some good food and company.
