AMERICAN LEGION CLINTON POST 259

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1 AMERICAN LEGION CLINTON POST Piscataway Road FOR GOD AND COUNTRY... Clinton, Maryland (301) Haywood V. Moss Commander Web Site: post259.org June Charles Lewis - Editor 2016 COMMANDER S MESSAGE MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY: Memorial Day May 30, 2016, is not to be confused with Veterans Day. Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving. Veterans Day celebrates the service of U.S. military veterans. Clinton Post 259 guest speakers, Dr. Vincent L. Moss Lt. Col. USAR, and Dr. Vance J. Moss Lt. Col. USAR gave a very emotional speech, and visual demonstration of their experience in Afghanistan. Their speech is a reminder for us to keep all our Veterans, active military, and their families in our prayers. LEGION COLLEGE: If you plan to attend the convention, and would like to participate in some of the courses in the Legion College, Contact the adjutant Bob Wilson. He will register you, at no cost. If there are any questions, Please feel free to call me at ADDRESS: If you have an address, please forward it to the Post. We would like to forward Information to you from National, and the Department of Maryland. LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP: Resolution 1, has been approved. Scholarship eligibility requirements are expanding. The amount of financial aid is increasing. Children of post 9/11 veterans with a disability rating of 50 percent or higher, are now eligible to apply. The Legacy Scholarship, will award up to $ in aid. Changes will go into effect starting with the 2017 application. POST 259 CANTEEN: The club facilities herein known as the canteen, is a part of the social activities of the Post and directed and operated by the Executive Committee. It is the intent of the Executive Committee to provide a safe, clean, and enjoyable experience for every member. The rules governing conduct in the canteen are posted. They shall be adhered to at all times. 1

2 INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS: Installation of officers will be held on June 25, 2016 at 5:00 pm. Dinner is 6:00 pm. The ceremony will be at 7:00 pm. COMMANDER S INVITATION: I hope to see many of you at upcoming events soon. Thank you for your service to our Country, and membership in The American Legion and our Legion Family. For God and Country, Haywood V. Moss Commander, Post 259 Membership Renewal + All Legion members may renew their membership on-line through Members can renew using credit card and print a temporary card. Members are instructed to mail or take their receipt to the post to receive their new card at no additional cost Posts will continue to have all cards sent with their roster. Notification of on-line renewals can be obtained directly from the mylegion Post site. Automatic Renewal Members now have the option of setting their online-account for automatic renewal. Once you establish your account, your dues will automatically be charged to your debit card on or about July 15 th of each new membership year. Just go to click Renew Now and follow the directions. 2

3 RESULTS OF POST 259 ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR LEGION YEAR Commander: Haywood V. Moss 1 st Vice Commander: Gary Gifford 2 nd Vice Commander: Matthew Garofalo 3 rd Vice Commander: George Martin Finance Officer: Richard Switzer Judge Advocate: Elbert D. White Chaplain: Thomas Treichel Historian: Charles Lewis Service Officer: James Woodland Sargent At Arms: John Jackson Executive Committee Murray Hall Joe Morgan Elgin Reid Review Committee Shay Brown William Evans Walter Harvey Anthony Hinnant Helen Smith Tania Ford Alternate Bruce Minor Alternate 2016 Post 259 Scholarship Winner James K. Gentry Grandson of James L. Schoup Michaela D. Thomas Granddaughter of Samuel A. Miles Nathan A. Raver Grandson of Richard D. Switzer CONGRADULATIONS 3

4 Post Officers Upcoming Events Event Commander Haywood V. Moss Super Bowl Party Feb Legion 1 st Vice Commander Gary W. Gifford Oratorical Contest Feb Legion 2 nd Vice Commander Matthew Garofalo St. Patrick Day Dinner March 17, rd Vice Commander George Martin Palm Sunday Brunch March 2017 Adjutant Robert A. Wilson Memorial Day May 29, Legion Asst. Adjutant Vacant Election of Post Officers May 22, 2017 Judge Advocate Elbert Ed White AL Golf Tournament June 8, Legion Service Officer James Woodland Flag Day June 14, Legion Finance Officer Richard Switzer S.A.L. Golf Tournament September 2016 S.A.L. Asst. Finance Officer Donna Coleman Veteran s Day Service Nov. 11, Auxiliary Historian Charles Lewis Thanksgiving Feast November Legion Chaplain Thomas Treichel Children Christmas Party Dec Legion Asst. Chaplain Charles Jackson Adult Christmas Party Dec Legion Sgt At Arm Murray Hill Joseph Morgan Elgin Reid John Jackson Executive Committee NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Elbert D. White National Executive Committeeman DEPARTMENT OF MARYLAND TRESURER Gary W. Gifford Department of MD Treasurer The American Legion Clinton Post Piscataway Road Clinton, Maryland Phone: Website: Clinton Post 259 Newsletter is published monthly on Post 259 website We welcome your news, ideas, suggestions, comments or questions for future issues. Drop them off at the Post Attention Newsletter Editor We need your assistance, let us know of any our members who are sick or in the hospital Please call (301) If you have moved, please contact the Post with your new address Or forward to Clewis4544@aol.com 4

5 Auxiliary Officers Legion Rider Officers S.A.L. Officers President: Freida Skaggs Director: Larry Doc McBean Commander: David Hutchinson Vice President: Ginger Latimer Asst. Director: Murray Hall 1 st Vice: Dave Desmarais Secretary :Brie O Neal Secretary: Michael Quander 2 nd Vice: Kenny Hendrix Treasurer: Antoinette Carr Treasurer: Peggye McBean Finance Officer: Gary Castleman Historian: Vivian Boyd Chaplain: James Burrows Sgt At Arms: Wayne Elvis Berbig Chaplain: Marilyn Thomas Web Administer: Crystal Turner Adjutant: Rich A. Walsh Jr. Sgt At Arm: Irma Moss Safety Officer: SGM Mike Eason Historian: Robert Reds Aliff Gold Star: Mickey McKitrick Executive Committee: Elizabeth White Terry Tolson Judith Woodland Chaplain: Gary GJ Shafer Advisor: Jim Cox George Bucklew Have You Paid Your 2016 Dues? Drop them in the mail or drop them off at the Post The cost for renewal is $35.00 Renew Now Please give us your address Need Help in Obtaining Benefits and/or Medical Care Don t Go It Alone Contact American Legion Post 259 Service Officer James R. Woodland Home: Cell: jamesr.woodland@yahoo.com 5

6 JUNE 2016 ACTIVITY CALENDAR Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 st Shrimp Night 5:30PM until 7:30PM Pinochle 2 nd 3 rd Bingo Early Bird 7:15PM 4 th 5 th 6 th SAL Meeting 7:00pm 7 th 8 th Shrimp Night 5:30PM until 7:30PM Pinochle 9 th Spring into Summer Dance 6:00PM until 10:00PM 10 th Bingo Early Bird 7:15PM 11 th 12 th 13 th Auxiliary Meeting 7:00pm 14 th 15 th Shrimp Night 5:30PM until 7:30PM Pinochle 16 th 17th Bingo Early Bird 7:15PM 18 th t 19 th 20 th Exec Comm Meeting 6:30pm 21 st 22 nd Shrimp Night 5:30PM until 7:30PM Pinochle 23 rd Legion Riders Meeting 7:00pm 24 th Bingo Early Bird 7:15PM 25 th Installation of Officers 26 th 27 th Dinner at 6:30pm General Membership Meeting at 7:30pm 28 th Blood Drive 12:30PM until 6:00PM 29 th Shrimp Night 5:30PM until 7:30PM Pinochle 30 th FLAG DAY: People across the United States celebrate Flag Day on June 14 each year to honor the United States flag and to commemorate the flag s adoption. On the same day, the United States Army celebrates its birthday INSTALLATION OF POST OFFICERS SATURDAY JUNE 25 TH COCKTAILS: 5:00PM DINNER:6:00PM INSTALLATION:7:00PM 6

7 AMERICAN LEGION POST 259 BASEBALL SCHEDULE 2016 DATE HOME VISITOR FIELD May 31, 2016 (Tue.) Indian Head LaPlata Pisgah Park (7:00pm) June 2, 2016 (Thur.) Greenbelt Indian Head Riverdale Rec. Cen. (6:00pm) June 4, 2016 (Sat.) Indian Head St. Mary s Pisgah Park (7:00pm) June 9, 2016 (Sun.) Calvert Indian Head Huntington H.S. (6:00pm) June 12, 2016 (Sun.) LaPlata Indian Head LaPlata H.S. (6:00pm) June 14, 2016 (Wed.) Indian Head Greenbelt Pisgah Park (7:00pm) June 16, 2016 (Thur.) St. Mary Indian Head Chancellor s Run (7:00pm) June 23, 2016 (Thur.) Indian Head Calvert Pisgah Park (7:00pm) June 25, 2016 (Sat.) Indian Head LaPlata Pisgah Park (7:00pm) June 28, 2016 (Tue.) Greenbelt Indian Head Riverdale Rec. Cen. (6:00pm) June 30, 2016 (Thur.) Indian Head St. Mary Pisgah Park (7:00pm) July 8, 2016 (Fri.) Calvert Indian Head Huntington H.S. (6:00pm) July 10, 2016 (Sun) LaPlata Indian Head LaPlata H. S. (6:00pm) July 12, 2016 (Tue.) Indian Head Greenbelt Pisgah Park (7:00pm) July 13, 2016 (Wed.) St. Mary Indian Head Chancellor s Run (7:00pm) July 21, 2016 (Thur.) Indian Head Calvert Pisgah Park (7:00pm) Pisgah Park 6645 Mason Springs Road, La Plata, MD (Physical Location: Pisgah) Pisgah Park is located 6.5 miles southwest of the Town of Indian Head and 14 miles west of La Plata. Developed facilities include a.75 mile paved walking/fitness trail, playground, picnic pavilion and restrooms. Various type sports fields are open for organized league use (one softball field available for drop-in play). 7

8 S.A.L. 259 Officers Commander: Gary Castleman 1 st Vice Commander: Dave Desmarais 2 nd Vice Commander: Kenny Hendrix Sgt. At Arms: Historian: Chaplain: Finance Officer: Adjutant: Advisors: Wayne Berbig Robert Reds Aliff Gary GJ Shafer David Hutchinson Rich A. Walsh Jr. George Bucklew Jim Cox Membership Renewal + All Legion members may renew their membership on-line through Members can renew using credit card and print a temporary card. Members are instructed to mail or take their receipt to the post to receive their new card at no additional cost Posts will continue to have all cards sent with their roster. Notification of on-line renewals can be obtained directly from the mylegion Post site. Automatic Renewal Members now have the option of setting their online-account for automatic renewal. Once you establish your account, your dues will automatically be charged to your debit card on or about July 15 th of each new membership year. Just go to click Renew Now and follow the directions. 8

9 PRESIDENT S PAGE JUNE 2016 MEMBERS: At the May 9, 2016 meeting nominations were finalized and the election held. The following are your 2016/2017 officers: President Brie O Neal Vice President Ginger Latimer Treasurer Peggye McBean Historian Vivian Boyd Chaplain Marilyn Thomas Sgt At Arms Irma Moss Executive Committee Michelle Davis Terry Tolson Judith Woodland Congratulations to all of the elected officers. The fish fry held on May 14 th was a huge success. Thanks you to all of the Committee members who worked diligently and hard the day before preparing and the day of cooking and serving the hot fish. In addition, thank you all who supported this endeavor by purchasing dinners. At the April District meeting, Auxiliary Unit 259 was presented with a gift for making its goal and later in the week the membership chair, Liz White was advised by the Department that we not only made goal but goal plus. Thank you to all of the new members as well as the renewing members who decided to make Unit 259 their Auxiliary Post home. Remember the Auxiliary Spring Dance at the Post on June 9, 2016 from 6pm 10:00pm. Tickets are now on sale for $5.00. See any Auxiliary member for information on where to purchase tickets. Lastly, from the new officers list you see you have a new President residing at the September 12, 2016 meeting. Out of the six (6) years that I have been a member of Unit 259, I have been an officer for five (5) years. Therefore, I decided not to run for any office and to take a break. I will not be at the June 13 th meeting. I would like to thank all of you who supported me during my office tenure. I appreciate the accomplishments we have made this year: Updating Standings Rules Budget Audits 9

10 New Member Package Meeting attendance increase Making goals plus The big one - our budget is going in the right direction Vice President Ginger Latimer will be presiding at the June meeting as I will be on vacation. Thank you again and I will see you in the audience on September 12, 2016 at 7:00pm. Yours in Service Freida Skaggs, President Unit 259 AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY DUES INCREASE AUXILIARY DUES INCREASE Senior Auxiliary dues for 2017 will be $25.00 Dues for Juniors will remain at $6.00 The increase was approved by the body at the March 2016 meeting. Any questions please call me Liz White Membership Chairperson (301) or (240) New Members March 2016 Name Service War Era Nancy Presley U.S. Navy Persian Gulf Sylvester I. Harvey U.S. Navy Lebanon/Grenada James L. Roberts U.S. Air Force Vietnam Eric J. Wilson U.S. Army Persian Gulf Demetrius M. Seals U.S. Army Vietnam William G. Holeman U. S. Air Force Vietnam 10

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13 The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 259 Presents the First Annual Spring into Summer Dance When: Thursday, June 9, 2016 Time: 6:00-10:00pm Where: 9122 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD Admission: $5.00 Music by DJ Gary For More Information, Contact Brie O Neal Strikeforce9981@gmail.com AL Post 259 Phone#

14 The American Legion Post 259 Clinton Community Blood Drive w/ Silver Hill Lions Club Tuesday, June 28, :30 pm - 6:00 pm At the Clinton American Legion Post 259 Main Hall 9122 Piscataway Rd, Clinton MD Call or go to and use sponsor code: Silver Hill Lions to schedule your donation! 14