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1 American Legion Post 1776 February 2019 Volume 3, Number 2 Commander Richard Tollefson commander@post1776.com 1st Vice, Tim Liffrig nd Vice, Rodney Southwick brookeamanda13@yahoo.com Adjutant, Gary Odegard Finance Officer Gary Odegard g.a.odegard@juno.com Chaplain, Bill Weis Historian, Gary Shade Service Officer Stephen Thell Sergeant at Arms Tami Riha Greetings!! Hello again Legion members. I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Well here we are nearing the end of January and the weather has been very un-winter like. Except for that little slush attack we had in December, this has been a mostly delightful season. The bar area was at max capacity during New Year s eve day and evening. That continued into the New Year s Eve dinner of steak, seafood and chicken. There was a good turnout for that meal. The staff performed admirably, including the General manager and Office manager. Also the turnout for Tom & Jerry s on Jan. 6 th was tremendous. We had upwards of 85 members and non-members participate. Special thanks to Joe Tappainer for mixing those hot totties. Also thanks to 2 nd vice- commander Rodney Southwick for procuring the meal, which was donated by Greg s meats of Hampton. He supervised the food line and made sure the chaffing dishes were never empty. Also kudos to the kitchen staff for preparing the food and having it ready to go at 1:00 PM. We also got the 5 Charters for the Legion and Auxiliary matted and in new frames They ve been hung in the hallway adjacent to the restrooms. Thank you John Hunter and Dave Riha for hanging them. If you have a chance to stop by them, take a minute to look. The appearance is quite stunning. ~~ Until next month Commander Dick. American Legion Post 1776, Granada Drive, Apple Valley MN Page 1

2 Operations Chair John Hunter Membership Director Rick Greer Club Manager Steve Maxon Office Manager Joan Guse Gambling Manager Jo Strong Web Site & News Gary Shade Post1776.com Visit our web site today for more articles and features If you have access to a computer, please subscribe to our digital version of this newsletter. We re moving more and more of our communications to the PC and our web site. Contact Us info@post1776.com Gambling Report Happy Valentine s Day and Presidents Day! There was not a Gambling meeting held for the Month of January due to the Holiday s! This past month we recently purchased a new Bingo Board and moved the ball machine to the back room to decrease wear and tear on the equipment moving it to the bar area each bingo session. January Donations were to the following organizations: 1. Special Olympics Polar Plunge Legion Baseball Team 3. Dakota County Voiture 1457 (Nursing Scholarship s) Thank You for your continuous support to our Post by playing Pull Tabs, attending Bingo on Wednesday evenings and participating in the Meat raffle on Thursdays! Stop by to Enjoy a Meal and a Cold Beverage! Very Respectively, Jo Strong - Gambling Manager Post 1776 Military Humor A Navy man does not get falling down drunk he gets accidentally horizontal! The Sargent growled at the recruit, I didn t see you at camouflage training this morning. Thank you very much! replied the recruit. American Legion Post 1776, Granada Drive, Apple Valley MN Page 2

Historian Report Tom and Jerry Day January 6 th Turnout for the Tom & Jerry Party was terrific. 85 members and their guests attended our 2019 get together. Photos of the event are online at post1776.

3 Historian Report Tom and Jerry Day January 6 th Turnout for the Tom & Jerry Party was terrific. 85 members and their guests attended our 2019 get together. Photos of the event are online at post1776.com. Beyond The Yellow Ribbon The Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network of Apple Valley has existed for almost 7 years to serve military personnel both those currently serving and Veterans - and their families, by assisting them any way we can. This is accomplished with your help and support which we very much appreciate! Please join us by contributing your time and talents, using the special abilities you have. 1. If you know of a military family needing help, or you or another Veteran need assistance, please contact us For example, we recently assisted two Vets set up snow plowing, worked with other Yellow Ribbon networks to help a Vet get home repairs done. (continued on Page 4) American Legion Post 1776, Granada Drive, Apple Valley MN Page 3

4 (continued from Page 3) 2. The next Military Appreciation Dinner is February Our Appreciation Dinners are a partnership with the Legion providing excellent meals, which the BTYR serves to Veterans for a voluntary donation. Preregistration is encouraged so we don t run out of food. Just RSVP at yellowribbonav@gmail.com or leave a message on our phone at All dinners are at the Apple Valley American Legion Post The Apple Valley Beyond the Yellow Ribbon is now officially a c. organization. This means any donations to us are fully tax deductible. 4. We are partnering with the City of Apple Valley in celebrating their 50 th Anniversary. All year long there will be special observances of this great milestone. 5. Veteran ID Card: A Veteran ID Card (VIC) is a form of photo ID you can use to get discounts offered to Veterans at many restaurants, hotels, stores, and other businesses.. You may be eligible if both requirements listed below are true:. You served on active duty, in the Reserves, or in the National Guard (including the Coast Guard), and You received an honorable or general discharge (under honorable conditions) If you received an other than honorable, bad conduct, or dishonorable character of discharge, you re not eligible for a Veteran ID Card. If you have an uncharacterized or unknown discharge status, your eligibility must be verified before your application can be approved. You ll need to provide a copy of your discharge papers when you apply for a VIC to prove your character of discharge. More information and to find out if you re eligible for a Veteran ID Card and how to apply: Operation Welcome Home: For Military Families on Friday, February 8th- Sunday February 10th, 2019 at Excel Energy Center. This is a weekend for connecting with family, connecting with other families and building your faith. Weekend fun includes snow tubing on our large tubing hills and horse drawn sleigh rides through the woods. To Register: Cost: These retreats are free of charge but there is a $25 deposit to hold your spot, which will be refunded when you arrive at Ironwood. Upcoming Events: February 3rd Regular Board Meeting 6:00 pm at the Apple Valley Legion February 21st Military Appreciation Dinner Please join us as we proudly serve our Veterans, their families, and currently serving military members. American Legion Post 1776, Granada Drive, Apple Valley MN Page 4

5 Hours of Operation Mon-Thurs 9am-12am; Fri-Sat 7am-1am; Sun 7am-11pm Event Highlights! MUSIC Every Monday Night JAM SESSION! 7Pm 02/05 Jud Haley ~~ 02/12 Mark Mraz ~~ The Zacharies ~~ 02/26 Ray Evangelista Texas Hold 'Em - every Monday 7pm ~ Bingo every Wednesday 7pm Meat Raffles 02/02 Legion Riders 11am ~~ 02/07 6:30pm 02/09 SAL 30 regular, 10 for $100 meat baskets, and HORSE RACING! 02/14 at 6:30pm ~~ 02/28 at 6:30pm 02/16 MN Carry Permit Class 8am 11am Register at FirearmsAndLiberty.com Cribbage Tourney Fundraiser 2pm - 8pm Gambling meeting 02/05 7pm ~ 02/12 Operations Bd meeting 3:30 pm ~ E-Board meeting 5 pm 02/19 SAL Meeting & Auxiliary meeting 6pm ~ General Membership meeting 7pm 02/21 40/8 Meeting 10am 02/21 BTYR Military Appreciation Dinner 5pm RSVP by calling for reservations Board Meetings: Gambling - 1 st Tues, 7pm ~ Operations - 2 nd Tues, 3:30pm Executive - 2 nd Tues, 5pm -S.A.L. - 3 rd Tues, 6pm General Membership, Post & Auxiliary - 3rd Tues, 7pm ~ 40/8-4th Thurs, 10am Post 1776 Legion Riders - 2 nd Wednesday 6pm Happy Hour! Monday-Thurs. 3pm-8pm, 9pm-12am Friday 3pm-8pm Saturday-Sunday 12-6pm Club calendar and Highlights Monday - Challenge Coin, Texas Hold em 7pm, Jam Session 7pm - 11pm Tuesday - Taco Tuesday, $2.50 Black Velvet 12-5pm, Music on the Patio 6:30-9:30p (Summer Only) Wednesday - $2.50 McGregor s Scotch 12-5pm, Bingo 7pm, Thursday - Grumpy Old Men 9am, $2.50, Meat Raffles 4:30pm, Trivia 7pm $2 Domestic Tap Beer 16 oz from 2pm - 7pm Friday - Breakfast 7-10am, $2.50 Brandy Friday 12-5pm, Fish Fry all day & all you can eat 5pm 9pm, Late Night Menu 10pm-11:30pm Saturday - Breakfast 7-11am, Bloodies & Screwdrivers $ noon, Prime Rib 5pm, Karaoke 8pm, Late Night Menu 10pm-11:30pm Sunday - Breakfast 7-12pm, Bloodies & Screwdrivers $ noon, Late Night Menu 7pm - 9pm American Legion Post 1776, Granada Drive, Apple Valley MN Page 5

6 American Legion Post Granada Drive Apple Valley MN Valentines Day Jim asked his friend, Tony whether he had bought his wife anything for Valentine's Day. Yes,' came the answer from Tony who was a bit of a chauvinist, 'I've bought her a belt and a bag.'that was very kind of you,' Jim added, 'I hope she appreciated the thought.' Tony smiled as he replied, 'So do I, and hopefully the vacuum cleaner will work better now.' Don t be like Jim! Come and celebrate with your Valentine at Post 1776.com. LOVE is in the air! NOTE: The cost of printing and mailing out the newsletter keeps going up and up. If you would be willing to receive your newsletter via , we would greatly appreciate it. Please contact Gary at Newsletter@Post1776.com to have your name transferred to the list. American Legion Post 1776, Granada Drive, Apple Valley MN Page 6

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