JULY 2017 THE POST COMMANDER S MESSAGE. John Hurtt, Commander

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1 THE POST JULY 2017 Reisterstown American Legion Post Westminster Road Reisterstown, Maryland Website: , 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2003, 2000 & 1999 Winner of the Department of Maryland John Sloan Newsletter Award COMMANDER S MESSAGE Congratulations to all of the elected Officers in our Legion Family. I know through good communication and team work all of us will move forward in our endeavors. There are some Post Officer positions not filled. We need a Chaplain and a Historian. Please consider serving your Post! Keep in mind there is always someone that can and will help getting you started. Remembering our Soldiers on Memorial Day by placing flags at their grave sites is a small way that we honor those who have served our Nation. Thanks to all who participated. Each of us knows the good and warm feeling that an event like this gives oneself. Try it, you will like it! Many thanks to the SAL for hosting the Chicken & Bluegrass event. Please support the SAL LUAU coming 5 Aug. Starting in July you may purchase Crab Feast tickets for Saturday 23 September in the Lounge. Enjoy your 4 th of July Holiday. I am proud to serve as your Commander. ALL of you, should also be proud for the projects and contributions made to our Community, our Soldiers, both Active and Veterans, and, Patriotism and Honor to our Nation. John Hurtt, Commander hurtt3417@comcast.net Tuesday, July 4 Thursday, Ju1y 6 M-F July Thursday, July 13 Saturday, July 15 Thursday, July20 Friday, July 21 Thursday, July 27 Independence Day ALR Mtg. 7:00pm Dept. Convention O.C. SAL Mtg. 7:00pm ALR Breakfast 7:30am Post Meeting 7:00pm Reporter Cut Off Unit Meeting 7:00pm (Cut this out or mark your calendar)

2 2 THE POST REPORTER JULY 2017 President s Message Greetings from your new President! My name is Sharon Hurtt. I was elected to lead this fine organization for this administrative year, and I pledge to do my very best. Congratulations to all the new officers for Auxiliary Unit #116 for this new year of , and to all the members for their support. I am excited to be the new Auxiliary President. A big shout out to the New Officers of Post #116, SAL and the Riders. I am looking forward to working with all of you to make this new year a great success. We have a lot of upcoming events: Golf Tournament 08/04/2017, Luau 08/05/17: Crab Feast 09/23/17 and more Make sure you celebrate Fourth of July and Support our Nation s Heroes and Veterans and thank them for their service. Reminder: the OC Convention week is 07/10-14, Please contact me if you plan to attend. Please continue to recruit, retain / renew membership. The numbers are important! Dues for Early Bird is $20.00 and will return to $22.00 after 09/01/17. Be Proud to be a Member of the World s Largest Women s Patriotic Organization. All Gave Some and Some Gave All As Always, Sharon Hurtt Auxiliary Unit President Phone mtwoman1@comcast.net Georgette Hill Secretary...from the Squadron Greetings Everyone I d like to start by updating you on two important fundraisers we recently had. With Fill the Bucket over Memorial weekend, we were able to raise $ In June our Chicken and Bluegrass fundraiser allowed us to donate $ to the Reisterstown Crisis Center. Although I understand we were competing with a couple other community events in our area, it was still a good day. I want to thank everyone who helped make both days successful. Whether you volunteered your time, donated money or both at any of our events, the gesture is rewarding in knowing that the money raised goes toward our veterans, our community and our post home projects. During my 2016/2017 term, the SAL was able to donate $11, to various programs. Great job to all those who helped make that happen and thank you. With that said please save the date for our Annual Luau and Pig Roast on August 5 th from, 7pm to 11pm with DJ Rockin Roy Tickets are $25.00 which will also include, hot dogs, hamburgers, homemade salads, sauerkraut, corn on the cob, desserts, beer wine and set ups. The SAL will be cooking the pig this year. Tickets are on sale now in the lounge. This is always a good time. Remember the Ace of Diamonds tickets is drawn weekly. This game continues to grow and drawings are every Friday at 8:00PM. Stop by the lounge to get your tickets. Our next meeting will be on July 13th at 7:00 PM, Please consider making a meeting and getting involved. Thank you for your continued support! wishing everyone another successful year! I m Kenny Shipton Squadron Commander 2017/2018

3 THE POST REPORTER JULY Title: The Post Reporter Issue: Vol.XXVII No. 7 Frequency: Monthly Organization: Reisterstown Post 116 American Legion 1090 Westminster Rd. Reisterstown, MD Cost: Free OFFICERS POST Commander...J.Hurtt 1V Cmdr....M.Morton 2V Cmdr...A.Kaplan Adjutant....M.Morton Finance Officer...T.Clarke Sgt at Arms....R.Kuter Chaplain... Judge Advocate.. Service Officer.M.Simon Sr. Color Bearer...C.Hare Color Bearer...B.Scruggs Historian... D.Burns S.A.L. Commander....K.Shipton 1V Cmdr..C.Armacost 2V Cmdr...C.Piper Adjutant.M. Morton Finance Officer..B. Stem Chaplain.....L.Wolff Sgt at Arms......A.Wright Historian.....J.Quick Judge Advocate..M.Morton AUXILIARY President...S.Hurtt 1V Pres...R.Miller 2V Pres...P.Outten Secretary...G.Hill Treasurer......M.L.Griffin Chaplain...C.Carder Sgt at Arms...F.Insley Historian.....P.Wills Exec. Committee.....J.Gately.....T.Shipton...T.Armacost LEGION RIDERS Director...A.Wright Asst. Dir...C.Piper Secretary & Chaplain...S.Hurtt Treasurer...T.Miller Sgt at Arms...R.Wilkerson Road Captains...O.Green...E.Bouloubassis Chaplain s Corner If you know of anyone who is hospitalized or has passed away, please let your organization know so that appropriate remembrances may be sent. You can call the Post at or call your Chaplain. It is sad to report that we recently lost three Post members To Post Everlasting They are; George Ringrose Steve Nester Lloyd Briggs Please keep their families in your prayers. Clint Hare has been out and about testing his new knee. Remember him as he recovers. We heard that Arthur Buck Shipton had a fall and will be back with us soon. Our apologies to anyone we have missed, we want to have everyone remembered. We can also help when someone needs a medical device from crutches to wheelchairs to walkers or even a cane. Often times networking can solve that need. Your Chaplains Unit Chaplain Carole Carder carolecarder@gmail.com Squadron Chaplain Leo Wolff ALR Chaplain Sharon Hurtt mtwoman1@comcast.net POST MEMBERSHIP 2017/2018 Attention Members! Your 2018 membership cards are hot off the press! I will be happy to mail yousr card once we receive your dues of $ If you pay the annual dues before Veteran s Day, you may take a $2.00 early bird discount, however we can t offer a rebate if you pay the full amount. (It s not practical) Dues may be paid on line or you can send a check with the renewal notice sent to you from the National organization. You may also pay at the Post Lounge with cash or check. I would always recommend getting a receipt if you pay in cash. Once again, I am looking forward to serving the American Legion. Perhaps you know of a veteran who would like to join our Post. Please don t keep us a secret; sometimes you just have to ask! (See eligibility dates below) Yours in Legion Service Moe Morton Membership Chairman American Legion Eligibility Dates: WWI : 4/6/17-11/11/18 WWII : 12/7/41-12/31/46 Korean War : 6/25/50-1/31/55 Vietnam War : 2/28/61-5/7/75 Lebanon/Granada : 8/24/82-7/31/84 Panama : 12/20/89-1/31/90 Gulf War/War on Terrorism: 8/2/90-Present

4 4 THE POST REPORTER JULY 2017 American Legion Riders We ve had some nice weather for getting out on two wheels! I hope you all are taking advantage of it. The Maryland Legacy ride took place recently with a ride starting in Towson, circling around the top of the bay with a stop at Rock Hall. There was a stop at the Veterans Cemetery at Hurlock. Then on to Salisbury before returning to the western side of the bay. After a lengthy ride they made it to the westernmost stop at Cumberland before returning to Towson. It was a great weekend ride and very successful in raising over $25,000 for the American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund. Way to go, guys! Sgt Boul has been getting out, how many of you have joined him for a short ride? SATURDAY July 15th, :30AM-10AM VETERAN VICTOR & VETERAN VICTORIA BENEFITTING AMERICA S VETERANS A Carefully Crafted Collection of Cream of the Crop Colloquialisms Createed to Clarify Conspicuous Concerns! (Whew!) Greetings Legionnaires! First and foremost, we want all our friends reading this to enjoy a happy and HEALTHY summer. For those with respiratory or other extreme hot weather conditions, PLEASE exercise discretion and caution when venturing outside. It s not unusual for many to associate the 4 th of July as the Happy 4 th of July! holiday. Indeed in a random survey I conducted of about 100 people, approximately 40% (40 people) associated the holiday by it s inaccurate name. Pleasing it was though, to conclude that roughly 60% correctly identified July 4th as Independence Day. Independence Day is America s birthday. In 1976, America s birthday was also called it s bicentennial (200th) birthday. This day is an annual celebration commemorating the anniversary of our nation s assumption of independent statehood. The holiday celebrates America s independence from England. Independence Day is a fascinating holiday! I sincerely urge anyone interested in learning more than the basics, to visit Our monthly breakfast is held early so that you guys can eat well and then go for a ride. It is $4 for those under 10 years old and $8 for the rest of us. Menu includes: Unlimited scrambled eggs, pancakes, biscuits, gravy, bacon, sausage, dessert, coffee and juice. (All prepared by your own Riders) Allan Wright Legion Rider Director Here are this month s offering of useful sites to visit during leisurely days. All are preceded by the usual www. dva.gov/(your all-in-one Dept. of Veteran Affairs site) americanlegion.org/ (Your everything-legion-related site) dav.gov/ (Your everything Disabled American Veterans site) militarybenefits.info/ (Your non-profit encyclopedia-ofbenefits site) veteranscrisisline.net (Your private and secure chat-online site) Next month; A surprising announcement... Sincerely and Respectfully, Mark Simon thespider121@gmail.com

5 THE POST REPORTER JULY THE POST DEADLINE The deadline for the July Newsletter is: Friday, July 21st Please your article or information to me on or before the deadline date. Thanks to the students of The Forbush School at Hannah More who stuffed and folded the June Reporter, and Michelle Kremen who addressed them, so I could get it to the Post Office on time. Also thanks to Squid for keeping the mailing labels up to date. (It s a difficult task) I will be addressing the Newsletter on Sunday, July 30 at 12:30 p.m. If you can be there, your help will be appreciated! Doug Lawrence (Editor) (home) (cell) dougl315@verizon.net The 100 Club will restart in September Reserve your numbers now 2 Winners each week for 10 weeks! Still $20 per number. Don t forget the SAL s Ace of Diamonds precedes the 100 Club at 8:00pm (The Pot is growing!) Fridays at the Post

6 6 THE POST REPORTER JULY 2017 Get your team together and get registered Coming 0n August 5 TH ANNUAL $75.00 entry fee per golfer Team play, Captains choice Greens Fees Cart Coffee Donuts & Bagels prior to event Hot Dog & Beverage coupons at course Beer & Soda with luncheon after event at American Legion Post 116 7:00pm TIL 11:00pm At our post home Still only $25/person Roast Pig, Pork Loin & Sauerkraut Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Salads, Corn on the Cob, Desserts, Beer, Wine & Set-ups Specialty drinks will be on sale at the tiki bar Music by Rockin Roy Best Hawaiian Outfit Contest For more information contact Kim Piper Sponsored by Unit 116 Everyone Gets lei d Tickets are available at the post or contact The Post at or Kenny Shipton at

7 THE POST REPORTER JULY OWINGS MILLS FIRE EXTINGUISHER CO. SALES SERVICE INSPECTIONS CRAIG S. NELSON % Discount to Members John & Scarlett HALLSMITH Fred k s eloc v a H Our Frames Aren t Ugly! Single Vision Normal Rx FREE TINT Reisterstown Road Reisterstown Shopping Center (across from Franklin High) Bring This Ad with your eye doctor s prescription DENNIS L. COLSON ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICE 2900 SPLIT RAIL DRIVE WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND dlctx@comcast.net SHIP&COPY C E N T E R A Mandara Enterprises Company SHIPPING COPIES FAX MOVING BOXES Joe Mandara shipncopy@verizon.net Cherry Valley Center Reisterstown Rd. Reisterstown, MD Phone: Fax: WKDAYS 9-6 SAT 10-4

8 8 THE POST REPORTER JULY 2017 Post 116 Annual Crab Feast September 23rd 5pm til 9pm at the Bucs Club 3050 Bird View Road Westminster, MD Only $45/person Crabs Beer Chicken And more! Good Times with Friends Contact John Hurtt for tickets or the Post Has been rescheduled Saturday, November 4 th, 2017 A Touch of Elvis Starring Mike Hurst w/ Miss Jennalyn Yon Dinner 5:30pm Show 7:00pm Beer & Set-ups included BYOB Only $25/person Here at our Post Home Make your plans now! Watch for availability of tickets. Whitcraft Transmission 144 WESTMINSTER RD REISTERSTOWN, MARYLAND RICK SHANEYBROOK PRESIDENT

9 THE POST REPORTER JULY SAL MEMBERSHIP Greetings All, I have not corresponded with all of you for a while, it s good to be back in touch. I have taken on the task of membership to give Barry a much needed break, man does he deserve one. He has handled this task for many years without a hitch (maybe one). I just hope I can learn quickly and not have too many issues, so with that being said, please be patient. I, with my support staff, will get it accomplished. When you have a problem or question, please contact me so we can work it out. Remember, dues are due July 1st and you can get an Early Bird $2.00 discount when you pay by Veterans Day, November 11. Our squadron has been at 4 Star status for so many years that I can t even say for sure, but it has been many. Let s not end the streak this year. Pay early and sign up a friend. Regards, Cleve Armacost 1st Vice Commander Patronize our Advertisers, as they help produce this publication. STEVEN A. WOJOCIECHOWSKI Four Points Bridge Road Emmitsburg, Maryland Cell: (410) WOJOBAM@GMAIL.COM

10 AMERICAN LEGION POST # Westminster Road Reisterstown, Maryland Return Service Requested Dated Material U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 20 Owings Mills, MD Non Profit STD JULY 2017 POST 116 UNIT 116 SQUADRON 116 ALR 116 Commander John President Sharon Commander Kenny Director Allan Lets all give a warm greeting to all the new and returning officers of our Legion Family. Thank them for stepping up to fill all the positions that are necessary to make our organizations run smoothly from year to year. It takes a lot of work from a small number of people, so that we all may benefit and give our best effort to all of our programs. Remember that we are here to serve our Community, State, and Nation. Let s all support our mission by supporting our family of organizations.