The Cyclops American Legion Dewey Lowman Post #109 September / October Our 84th Year

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1 The Cyclops American Legion Dewey Lowman Post #109 September / October Our 84th Year Commander s Message I hope everyone enjoyed their summer! Now that we are looking to Fall, that means one thing, Ravens Football! Once again, we will be having a potluck every Sunday during the football season. If you can't make it to the stadium, come on down to the Post, bring your favorite dish, and enjoy a beer or two and cheer on the Baltimore Ravens with your fellow Legionnaires! Our annual Crab Feast was a great success. I have heard almost 100% positive feedback from the attendees. As with any event at our post, we never would have been able to hold this large of an event without Legion, Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion members stepping up to volunteer, thank you! Our Monday night cleaning crew is dwindling. We went from having at least a dozen people when we began last year, to only having five show up for the August crew. Obviously, this seriously limits how effective we can be. The cleaning crew will meet September 11th and October 2nd at 7pm. We generally do a little cleaning and small repairs around the post that would be difficult to complete while the post is open. Please consider attending, the upkeep of our post shouldn't fall on the shoulders of a few. Just a reminder, no matter how much or how little time you can give to the post, there is a volunteer opportunity for you! For God and Country Alicia Knecht, Commander Stay Connected With What s Happening at Post 109 Facebook: Website: Subscribe to the weekly s and stay up to date on everything happening at Post your name to: Cyclops@AmericanLegionPost109.org. We use a secure service and you can unsubscribe at any time. The Crab Feast was a great success. Sold out for 3rd year in a row. Thank you. For the third consecutive year our annual crab feast was a sell out. It was a great time with delicious food from Beefalo Bob's and Captain Dick's Crabs Galore and fantastic dancing music by Kaleidoscope. Many thanks to our volunteers who made this another successful effort: Paul Black, John and Patty Calvert, Clyde Thomas, Donna Hayes, Karen Herstein. John and Margaret Henn, Pete Summers, Laura and Christina Foerster Puglisi, Darlene and Charles Cline, Bill and Judy Ganz, Alicia Knecht, Jim Sullivan, Lucy Sears, Deneen Blair, and the Elkridge Young Marines. We couldn't have done it without you! Sharon Knecht Chair Canteen News We now have 12 oz. bottles of Corona for $3.50 per bottle. The Bucket Special is all day every day; 5 Domestic Cans for $ Friday night dinners from 5 to 8 pm and Karaoke at 8. Every Saturday night live bands start at 7 pm and the 50/50 raffle and Queen of Diamonds drawings are around 9:20 pm. Hall rental, contact info etc. can be found on the inside of the back cover. Pg. 11 Cyclops September / October 2017 Page 1

2 Membership Please welcome the following new members and those recently transferred in to Dewey Lowman Post 109. New Members: Dennis Lambert, Angelo Puglisi, Nathan Turmel, Ernest Lancaster, Walter Messick, Chad Sebour, Jeff Hall Members Transferring Into Post 109: Norman Parks, Terry Rippin, Charles Cary, Alan Currie, Atoney Blagmon, Mike Allison, James Elliott, Tonya Green, John Krach Yours In Service, Clyde Thomas, 1 st Vice Cyclops September / October 2017 Page 2

3 Chaplain s Report Sept. / Oct. Called To Post Everlasting None Recuperating At Home Blaine R. Irvin, Ronnie Stallings, George Beck In Nursing Home or Hospital George Litz Caritas House, Room 237 Loyalty cards for members only. 10th dinner FREE. $2 from every meal sold goes back to the legion. Sept. 1 - Spiral Ham, Mac-n-cheese and veggie $12 Sept. 8 - Chicken Parmigiana over rice with a veggie $12 Sept Pot Roast with mashed potato $12 Sept Baked fish with rice pilaf and veggie $12 Sept Open face turkey sandwiches with hot gravy, mashed potato and veggie $12 Oct. 6 - Braised pork chops, sauerkraut and applesauce $12 Oct 13 - Seafood Gumbo with rice $13 Oct 20 - Chicken stew $12 Oct 27 - Salisbury steak, baked potato and veggie $12 Kenneth Hedrich Room 212A, Catonsville Commons Nursing Home Anyone having information about a Post member entering the hospital or a nursing home; recovering at home from an illness or surgery; or being called to Post Everlasting, is asked to please notify the Chaplain. Also, contact the Chaplain directly to schedule a Memorial Service. You may a message to her at: PostChaplain@AmericanLegionPost109.org I ask that each of you that have addresses to please it to me so that I may send notifications for Memorial Services and any other important information from the Chaplain s office. Thank you for your assistance in helping us better serve our members. Tonya Green, Chaplain Service Officer s Corner Cell Phones: Try to find old and used cell phones that nobody wants anymore and are sitting around the house in some drawer. All the recipients of these phone cards are most appreciative. Adult Clothing is always needed at MCVETS Veterans Center. Drop items off at the canteen. God Bless You All, Yours in Legion Service, Wild Bill Ganz (410) We welcome dinner suggestions at: GetFoodGo@Gmail.com Cyclops September / October 2017 Page 3

4 The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration Please join us on Veterans Day in A Salute to Vietnam Veterans November 11, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in the Hall at Dewey Lowman Post 109 Former Congressman Wayne Gilchrist, a decorated Vietnam Veteran will be our guest speaker Veterans who served during the Vietnam War era are invited, with one guest to enjoy a fried chicken luncheon, and to receive our thanks for your active military service between 11/1/55 5/15/75. Vietnam era uniforms and clothing encouraged. Each veteran will receive a Vietnam Veteran s lapel pin A lasting memento of our Nation s thanks. Veterans, please register so that we have the information needed to thank you properly. Additional guests are invited to join us in this Salute for $10.00 per ticket. Space is limited please register as soon as you are able. The sign-up sheet is available behind the bar in the Canteen or you may call Sharon Knecht at or her at Nonniek@Verizon.net Cyclops September / October 2017 Page 4

5 Sons of the American Legion (S.A.L) The new membership year is upon us and the new membership cards are now in. Dues for upcoming year 2018 will be $ Junior and duel members are $ Stop by the post lounge and drop it off or you can mail it if you wish. Make check payable to the Sons of the American Legion. We will send your new 2018 card as soon as we process the dues. We have a great organization and it is our duty to help carry on the legacy to our parents and grandparents who served our nation in time of war and peace. As of August 18, S.A.L has 108 paid members. Way to go guys. Keep those dues coming and be an early bird. If you know of any S.A.L member or members family who is ill or hospitalized or has sadly passed away please contact the S.A.L Chaplain or S.A.L Commander. Make sure you are receiving the Post 109 weekly so you know about all the events happening at your post. If you are not receiving the weekly send your name and address to: Cyclops@AmericanLegionPost109.org S.A.L meetings are on September 5 and October 3, Please mark your calendar. Spaghetti Dinner $8.00 3rd Thursday of the month. September 21 & October 19 4 pm to 7 pm Good Food at a Great Price. Every 3rd Thursday of the month. Includes Spaghetti, Meatballs, Sausage, Salad and bread. Beverages and Dessert Available. Carry Out Dinners too! No doggy bags please! For God and country Jim Sullivan Cyclops September / October 2017 Page 5

6 ~ September 2017 ~ Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Band - 4 on the Floor with Overdrive 3 4 Labor Day - No this week p-7p 50 Cent Wing Night 8 9 Band - Switch p-8p Canteen cleanup party. Free beer for helpers when done :30p-8:30p Auxiliary Meeting 19 8p-9p Legion Members Meeting. Free Food after meeting p-7p $8.00 Spaghetti Dinner. Good food at a great price Band - Blue Line 23 Band - Kaleidoscope p-12a Live Music - Mark Jacob 30 Band - Dodson Creek Band Cyclops September / October 2017 Page 6

7 ~ October 2017 ~ Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 7p-8p Canteen cleanup party. Free beer for helpers when done p-7p 50 Cent Wing Night 6 7 Band - Greater Image :30p-8:30p Auxiliary Meeting Band - Nautical Wheelers p-9p Legion Members Meeting. Free Food after meeting p-7p $8.00 Spaghetti Dinner. Good food at a great price Band - Kaleidoscope p-11p Halloween Party with music by Blue Line Cyclops September / October 2017 Page 7

8 Dewey Lowman Unit # 109 Auxiliary Auxiliary Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month except July & August I hope everyone enjoyed a great summer! The Auxiliary monthly meetings resume on September 12 th, 2017, the second Tuesday of the month in the post hall, beginning at 7:30. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend. The casual meeting that we held at the end of July was well attended, relaxing, fun, and there was plenty of tasty food. Thank you to everyone who attended. It was exciting to hear the great ideas and the enthusiasm was contagious. We are going to have a lot to do this year, and every woman is needed to make it a success. On Wednesday, October 11 th the bus to the Harrington Casino in Delaware takes off at 9:30 a.m. from the Post parking lot. If you haven t reserved your space, do it soon. For only $30.00 you get to enjoy some free play at the casino, a half price buffet and great company. Please make your reservations soon, and don t forget to invite friends and family. On Veteran s Day, Saturday, November 11 th, we are holding A Salute to Vietnam Veterans. This is a luncheon where we will honor those who served during the Vietnam War Era, between November 1, 1955 through May 15, We are very excited to be an approved partner with the U.S. Vietnam Veteran s War Commemoration, and to have this opportunity to say thank you, along with the Nation, to those who served. Each Vietnam Veteran will be given a Vietnam Veteran s lapel pin. Veteran s should sign up at the Canteen or call Sharon Knecht. See the flyer in this Cyclops for detailed information. Do you know an up and coming leader? We are seeking young women candidates for the American Legion Girl s State/Girl s Nation program, who have completed their junior year of high school and have at least one semester remaining before they graduate from high school. This is a unique, and coveted educational opportunity for young women that instills the basic ideals and principles of American government through the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State/Nation citizenship training programs. There are many benefits to being a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Among those benefits is access to the Dewey Lowman Post Canteen where you can find fun and friendship while enjoying live music on Saturdays and Karaoke on Friday nights, among many other things. This is in addition to the medical and insurance products and many discounts your membership provides. But the most important part of being an American Legion Auxiliary member are the opportunities to participate in supporting the post, veterans, active duty military and their families, as well as promoting patriotism, and love of country. Many hands make light work. It s going to be a busy year and your active participation is essential. Please give us a hand, attend the meetings, and take part in our events and activities. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions or concerns, call me at or auxunit109@gmail.com. Margaret Henn, President Unit 109 Officers President: Margaret Henn 1st Vice President: Sharon Knecht 2nd Vice President: Elaine Lucy Sears Treasurer: Jean McElroy Secretary: Laura Foerster Puglisi Chaplain: Darlene Cline Sergeant at Arms: Patricia Calvert Historian: Deneen Blair Executive Committee: Judy Ganz, Donna Hayes, and Ann Ross VA and R This summer Dewey Lowman Unit 109 became a proud program partner in the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. In doing so we are mandated to host two events a year which assists a grateful nation in thanking and honoring Cyclops September / October 2017 Page 8

9 VA and R Cont. our Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice. Our first event will take place on Veterans Day, November 11, 2017 (see flyer in the Cyclops) in the Post hall. It is our hope that we will have about 150 Vietnam Era veterans, their family, friends, and supporters attend this event. The guest speaker will be Former Congressman Wayne Gilchrest, himself a Vietnam veteran, Bronze Star, Army Commendation Medal, and Purple Heart recipient. Registration for Vietnam Era Veterans is required by either signing up in the Post Canteen or calling me at Each Vietnam Era veteran and a guest will be treated to a complimentary chicken dinner and the veterans will receive a Vietnam Commemorative pin. Vietnam Era clothing and uniforms in encouraged for the event. The public is very welcome with a modest cost of $10 a ticket and must be purchased in advance by November 1 st in the Post Canteen. Come out and give them the WELCOME HOME they deserve. Space is limited for this special event so please don t wait to participate. Sharon Knecht, Chair NonnieK@verizon.net Membership Membership renewals will be coming to you very shortly. Our dues will remain $25 a year and $7 for junior members. I encourage you to send in your dues and be an Early Bird so we can save on mailing reminders. Our membership usually fluctuates around the 270 mark. I have made it a personal goal to have it up to 300 by this time next year. I know we can do it. Ask a friend, sign up your daughter or granddaughter, and have them be a part of the Legion family! It is a great group of caring people who have fun while supporting their Post, and veteran community causes. I look forward to serving as your 1st vice and membership chairman. It is going to be an exciting year! If you should have any concerns about your membership or the potential membership of friend please do not hesitate calling me at or me at nonniek@verizon.net Sharon Knecht, Chair Open to the Public 12:30 pm every Monday in the Post hall Bingo Every Monday with lunch, refreshments and lots of fun and prizes. Lunch served from 11:30 am to 12:15 pm. $4.00 for soup and a sandwich. 3 packages - $6, $11 and $16. A total of 25 games. $20 to a winner of a regular game. Progressive Jackpot Every Week. Auxiliary Chaplain Summer and vacationing is winding down, and I hope everyone enjoyed a fun, safe, and relaxing summer that helped you get recharged. Please notify me as soon as possible if you know of an auxiliary member who is sick, hospitalized, recovering at home, or, sadly, passed away so that the appropriate remembrance may be sent. The auxiliary offers a funeral / memorial service upon family request. I can be reached at Darlene Cline, Auxiliary Unit 109 Chaplain Cyclops September / October 2017 Page 9

10 BUS TRIP HARRINGTON CASINO HARRINGTON, DELAWARE SPONSORED BY American Legion Dewey Lowman Post Unit Sulphur Spring Rd Halethorpe, MD WEDNESDAY, October 11, 2017 DEPART: POST 109 9:30 AM ARRIVE: HARRINGTON CASINO 11:30 AM DEPART: HARRINGTON CASINO 3:30 PM ARRIVE: POST 109 5:30 PM CALL JEAN McElroy: $30 PER PERSON MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD (no reservation without payment no refunds) HARRINGTON CASINO GIVES YOU FREE PLAY AND A HALF PRICE BUFFET ($7.95 value) MUST BRING GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTO ID Cyclops September / October 2017 Page 10

11 The Original 27 Flags The 27 Flags Unit honors our flag at events throughout the year. Memorial Day at the Arbutus Flag Pole, July 4th and other parades, Labor day and other occasions. If you are interested in joining a great group of people honoring our flag and its history we meet at 7 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. For info contact John Calvert, Director of the Original 27 Flags at: Post 109 Hall Rental Our hall can accommodate both large and small events with ample parking. Call Dot for competitive hall rental prices and the best service around. Dot Meile Post Hours Sunday & Monday 1 to 7 pm Tuesday 6 to 11 pm Wednesday & Thursday 12 to 11 pm Friday & Saturday 12 to 1 am Officers Commander Alicia Knecht st Vice Clyde Thomas nd Vice Gregory Miller rd Vice John Henn Adjutant Dick Paronto Judge Advocate Pat Miller Finance Officer Paul Black Chaplain Tonya Green Historian John J. Henn Service Officer William Ganz Sgt.-At-Arms John Calvert Flag Raising Schedule The Original 27 Flags Unit along with help from additional post members raise and lower the flags on the poles lining the post driveway. When all the flags are up it is a very impressive site. Please consider taking a little time to meet us at the Legion and help us accomplish this duty. It usually takes less than 30 minutes. Thanks in advance for your help! Flags go up at 8 am and down at 5 pm on the following days: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lincoln s Birthday, Washington s Birthday, Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Patriots Day, American Legion Day, Constitution Day, Columbus Day, Election Day, Veterans Day and Pearl Harbor Day. Contact Us 1610 Sulphur Spring Road Halethorpe, Maryland Phone Number: Cyclops@AmericanLegionPost109.org Website: Facebook: Cyclops September / October 2017 Page 11

12 Dewey Lowman Post 109 Department of Maryland 1610 Sulphur Spring Road Halethorpe, MD Time Dated Material Please Do Not Delay Deliver by September 1 PLACE STAMP HERE IN GOD WE TRUST The American Legion FOR GOD AND COUNTRY AFFIX LABEL HERE The Cyclops September / October 2017 The bimonthly newsletter of American Legion Dewey Lowman Post 109 Bingo Every Monday Lunch At 11:30 am Bingo at 12:30 pm Refreshments Progressive Jackpot Questions? Flag Meetings 3rd Tuesdays 7 pm. Sept. 19 & Oct. 17 Questions? Membership Meetings 3rd Tuesdays 8 pm Sept. 19 & Oct. 17 Attend the Meetings and be part of Your Post. Questions? Spaghetti Dinners On the 3rd Thursday Sept. 21 & Oct pm to 7 pm $8 includes Spaghetti, meatballs, sausage and salad. Questions? Cyclops September / October 2017 Page 12