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1 Nassau County Legionnaire Volume 88 NOVEMBER 2012 No. 5 Editor: Ken Cadieux (516) kencadieux@optonline.net Web - Site: nassaulegion.org Commander s Report October 25 - the County Commander and I attended a post meeting at the Aviators Post 743. We need to get out into our various posts to see what is going on. First, a quote from American Journalist Bill Vaughn ( ), America a land where citizens will cross the ocean to fight for democracy and won t cross the street to vote in a national election. Remember Election Day and exercise your franchise in may be the most important election in our Country s history even if you have to cross the street. Second, George Washington said The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive veterans of early wars were treated and appreciated by our nation. Let us show the veterans of the current conflict our support by participating in local Veteran s day parades and activities. I salute all of Nassau County Legionnaires and Veterans. And lastly, an anonymous quote On Thanksgiving Day, all over America, families set down to dinner at the same moment halftime. Whatever you do this Thanksgiving may it be in the best of health surrounded by your family and friends. Joe Reale, Sr. Nassau County Commander SECOND DIVISION REPORT During the month of October, the following occurred: October 7- Legislative Breakfast at the Williston Post. This was well worth attending. October 10 - Division 2 had a meeting at Hempstead, Post 390. Seven posts were represented. The highlight of the month was at my own Post, Hempstead Post 390. We got a charter for Sons of the Legion. Good luck Squadron 390. Frank Neal, 2nd Division Vice Commander 3rd DIVISION REPORT Fred Neilsen, Commander One of the most heartening aspects of my good fortune to serve as 3rd Division Commander is the opportunity it gives me to see the Legion in action at the local level. Especially at installations I am able to speak with aging Legionnaires and their Families as they speak nostalgically of their time in uniform as a unique time in their lives. It is an inspiration to hear the way their love of Country informed their service to Community through the American Legion. In addition to the calls and s that Reggie Butt, Willibe Wilson and I have made, I want to take this opportunity to focus attention on the importance of all 3rd Division Posts to show their face of loyalty and their Legion commitment by making your payment for the Department Commander s Dinner scheduled at the Williston Post on Nov 14 at 7PM. Make your payment to Reggie tonight if you have not already done so. Military Ball/ Post Commanders Night Frank Colon, Jr. Chairman I handed out the letters announcing this great event. We will be at Leonard s of Great Neck on February 16, 2013 from noon to 5:30 PM. The cut off date for tickets will be February 2, October 17 - Installation of William Bradford Turner at Post 265. I met two young ladies there who attended Girl State this year. They shared their experiences and the enjoyable time they had. October 21- I am a Legion Rider from the Elmont Post 1033 and together with 4 other riders, we went to a fundraiser for Breast Cancer in Freeport. October 23 - I attended the 10th District Meeting held at Hempstead Post 390. Please return the pageant information form along with your check to me: Frank Colon, Jr, Chairman 85 Cleveland Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY Home Phone: Come and enjoy your day with our County Commander

2 Education & Scholarship Committee Donations to the scholarship committee are continuing to grow. Contributions have our donations to $ Thank you for the following posts Wantagh Post Uniondale Post Floral Park Post Massapequa Post Victor Murtha Post Baldwin Post Plainview Post Young Simmons Post Cathedrial Post Charles A. Flower Post Wm Bradford Turner Post Mineola Memorial Post If you have not contributed to the scholarship fund please feel free to do so. Please send your checks to : Harry D. Ransom, PCC, 229 Brown Ave, Hempstead, NY MIA/POW REPORT On Dec.1, 2011, the responsibility to account for missing U.S. personnel in Iraq transferred from the U.S. Central Command to DPMO. In accordance with the Missing Service Personnel Act, the current number of personnel missing from operations in Iraq is six two service members from Desert Storm; and one service member and three DoD contractors from Iraqi Freedom. DPMO is not only responsible for accounting for service members missing from past conflicts, it also provides policy and oversight of efforts to account for and recover personnel, such as Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who have become separated from their units during more recent actions. This includes the rescue, recovery, and reintegration of captured or missing personnel through diplomatic and military means. DPMO works to ensure that personnel accounting policies address the challenges of accounting in modern conflicts, including properly training and accounting for the increasing numbers of DoD contractors and civilians who accompany the military force. Much of the emphasis for current personnel recovery focuses on preventing or preparing service members, civilians and contractors for isolation, and training to provide proper response in the event that they are captured. Improvements in technolog y, comprehensive planning, training and education, and improved command and control have all combined to form a rapid, well organized response to isolating events. DPMO continues to ensure lessons learned during current conflicts are incorporated into future capabilities. The policy of the United States, to never offer remuneration for the return of captured personnel, serves as a deterrent to hostage-takers and is one of the keys to protecting our service members Adjutant s Report Angelo Grande I attended the Installation at the Robert H. Spittel Post #1285, the Legislative Breakfast which was held at the Williston Post #144 and the 10 th District Meeting that was held at the Hempstead Post #390. I went to the VA Hospital at Northport to take some photos to show what Frank Colon does at the VA. I also attended the 10 th District Meeting. There is still much work to be done on the Legion Power Point presentation that I am working on. I started to take pictures of the Legion Staff and the photos of the Committee Chairs. I would appreciate the help of any Legionnaire who is computer literate to assist me with this project. The housing forms are in and will be distributed at the County Meeting. The Mid-Winter Conference will be held at the Desmond Hotel in Albany from January 24 t -27 th. Please send the forms in as soon as possible. LEGISLATIVE REPORT REGINALD BUTT I received the Department Legislative Pamphlet from the Department of New York Legislative Chairman Joseph Barry, I will be sending each post a copy. This pamphlet details the Departments goals for the Legislative Program for this legion year. Post Commander should address this to their membership and give the pamphlet to the Post Legislative Chairman. A copy of this pamphlet was given to all the Legislators who attended the Legislative Breakfast on 7 October SUPPORT FOR TROOPS ON ACTIVE DUTY REGINALD BUTT, JR. PCC I have a list of names to sent packages to and I will be packaging boxes starting in next month. Don t stop donating items we can use them to support the troops, the visits to Northport and for the Stand Downs. As I reported last month a member of the Williston Post #144, Mike Frisolo has collected and donated monies but two checks had to be turned in to Williston Post #144 as the checks were made out to them, They have sent me a check for $450 which I turned in to the Treasurer. If one man can collected over $1200 in two months other can follow his example. These monies can be used for support of the troops, rehab and also to support the Wounded Warrior program. The Wounded Warrior program is the National Commander project this year.

3 LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST REGINALD BUTT The Legislative Breakfast was a success, we had eleven legislator address those in attendance. I am a little disappointed on the participation of the posts and legionnaires. At one time we had 250 to 300 people attend the breakfast now we were down to 114, with some that bought tickets did not show up. I had one whole table empty as the post that purchased the 10 tickets did not show up. The financial report has been submitted to the Treasurer and the Finance Committee. I was tasked by the budget to make $800, we came out with $ The $ over budget will be transferred to the Unallocated Fund. We had 33 bottles of donated to the raffle and I want to thank the 19 posts and individuals that donated them. Both Suffolk and Queens County Commanders stated they thought our Legislative Breakfast was terrific and had only word of praise. I want to thank everyone that came and or worked at the breakfast. HOMELAND SECURITY REGINALD BUTT, JR. PCC CHAIRMAN Each day I read in the papers or hear on the different news media about terrorist acts. Most of these are homegrown terrorists, which means we have to be alert and be observant. The Department of Homeland Security is telling everyone to be on the alert as they are tracking different reports or supposed treats. At present there is no specific treat in the United States but the potential is there. With the failed attack on the Financial Center in New York we need to be extra alert as the homegrown terrorists could start up at anytime. There are many treats of action against American missions or companies overseas that deal with Americans, these treats can hide what is being planned in the United States. If you see something that looks out of place or individuals acting suspicious, report it. Remember, Terrorism has many formal definitions. In most it involves illegal activity, including use of force or violence directed against the civilian population. It is intended to coerce or intimidate a government or civilian populations or noncombatants in furtherance of terrorist political/social objectives. Terrorism can be domestic, international, state-sponsored or loosely affiliated. The bottom line is ALWAYS BE ALERT AND IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING. UVO HOMELESS VETERANS STANDDOWNMONDAY NOVEMBER 19, 2012 FREEPORT RECREATION CENTER 9 AM TO 3 PM COME ON DOWN AND LEND A HAND! ALL VOLUNTEERS WELCOME. DEPARTMENT COMMANDERS VISITATION DINNER REGINALD BUTT The Department Commanders Visitation to Nassau County is on 3 November The cutoff date is this weekend. The dinner will be at the Williston Post #144, 730 Willis Ave., Williston Park, NY starting at 7 P.M. and ending at 11 P.M. the cost will be $50 per person and the dinner will be served family style with salmon in dill sauce, sliced roast beef, roasted red potatoes with string bean almondine. Open bar and cake and cookies with coffee and tea. As of this date I have only sold or reserved 102 Tickets with 19 Guest of the County for 121 persons planning to attend. I feel ashamed of the posts and legionnaires for such a lousy showing. This dinner is to honor our Department Commander and with 54 post in the county we have only 19 posts participating. We have always had 150 or more, sometimes over 200 people attending this event. We claim the title Empire County of the Empire State, that is laughable with the turnout and poor participation. With this type of response I can see why we are falling behind in membership. One hand helps the other and there are events we should be participating in to be the Empire County. I have tickets with me tonight or contact me after the meeting to reserve tickets and get me the check ASAP. On 3 November we will be hosting the Commander and his group to breakfast at the Majestic Diner on Old Country Road at 8 A.M., everyone is welcome to join us at your own expense. After breakfast we are going to the Cradle of Aviation for a tour at ten o clock, cost of tour is $7.50 (I will collect the money and make one payment as requested by the museum). After that tour we will go to Eisenhower part to the Veterans Mall and then the 9/11 Memorial. The Commander and his group will have the remaining time before the dinner to relax or do whatever they want. If anyone is planning on going to the breakfast and the tours please let me know. I have told the diner we will have 16 persons and the tour I booked for 15 persons. BOYS STATE PROGRAM REGINALD BUTT, JR. PCC Nothing to report due to no activity at the present time. I am awaiting confirmation on the dates for the program. The tentative dates for Boys State is Sunday 23 June thru Saturday 29 June The post Boys State Chairman should be contacting the schools and setting up interviews with the boys. More information will be available after I attend the executive meeting for Boys State at the Mid-winter Conference in January.

4 CELL PHONE COLLECTION PROGRAM REGINALD BUTT, JR. PCC I shipped out 57 cell phones and accessories. I am awaiting the breakdown on their value. When I get the check I will have the Treasurer split the money between the NEF and Legacy Memorial Scholarship. As I stated before the recycling program has expanded and it now includes these items: DIRECTORY CHANGES THE NEW COUNTY DIRECTORY HAS A FEW ERRORS, PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGES: PAGE 5 DATES FOR MEETINGS CHANGE TO: NOV 16 DECEMBER 14 JAN 18 PAGE 10 & 11 FRED NEILSEN S PHONE # SHOULD BE PAGE 15 KREPPIN PHONE # SHOULD BE cell phones ipods and MP3 Players handheld game systems laptop computers cell phone accessories E-readers GPS handheld units portable hard drives Keep collecting any and all of the above, bring them to the County meeting or if you have a large amount call me to arrange a drop off or pick up. Law & Order Ron Sabo, Chairman PAGE 21 PAGE 43 EAST ROCKAWAY POST COMMANDERS NAME SHOULD BE COHN MINEOLA MEMORIAL POST POST COMMANDER SHOULD BE: CARL MARCHESE LATHAM ROAD, MINEOLA CTY REP: GERALD OLSEN LATHAM ROAD, MINEOLA ALT CTY REP: RICHARD KANUK WOODLAND ROAD, HEMPSTEAD I am sorry that I cannot be with you tonight but I am attending the First Law & Order Program at the Rockville Centre Post. So with spirit and thought I am with you. By now you know that Nassau County Police have lost another young Police Officer. Arthur Lopez, 29 years old and an eight year veteran of the force. He was shot and killed by Darrell Fuller, 33 years old. Fuller got five years for attempted murder, and was paroled in While on parole he was arrested for felony drug sales and drug possession. He was given time served. I ask myself what is wrong with our justice system. What really hurts is Nassau County just buried Police Officer Joseph Oliveri the day before, also killed in the line of duty. Remember them in your thoughts and prayers. Just a reminder we have lost four Police Officers killed in the line of duty within the last 20 months. Maybe it is time for more Posts to consider a Law and Order Program, no matter how big or small. Farewell to my brother officers, our family is deeply saddened with your loss. Children & Youth: Division Commanders please contact me, (you have the address) to let me know of the Children & Youth Activities taking place in your Division so we can report them and give you appropriate recognition for them. No further Children & Youth Report at this time. Fred Neilsen, Chairman PAGE 39 ALT CTY REP : GREGORY FALING ALL PAGES AFTER 61 SHOULD BE RENUMBERED FROM 62 TO 97. ANY FURTHER CHANGES WILL APPEAR IN THE COUNTY LEGIONNAIRE AS THEY ARE RECEIVED. IF YOU SPOT ANY ERRORS LET ME KNOW: KEN CADIEUX POWELL AVENUE, ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY Americanism Report At our last County Meeting, I reported to you that Certificates of Appreciation for their support of the 2012 Four Chaplains Ceremony were being presented in Glen Cove. Those Certificates were presented in conjunction with a City Council Meeting with the Mayor of Glen Cove participating in the Presentation. The example of the highest in American soldierly virtue and dedication to duty on the part of the Four Chaplains as an ongoing inspiration justifies its being reported as part of this Americanism Report. Division Commanders please contact me, (you have the address) to let me know of the Americanism Activities taking place in your Posts so we can report them and give you appropriate recognition for them. I will be sending you encouragement s for activities and my offer of help in conducting your Americanism Activities should you need it. Fred Neilsen, Division Commander

5 VAVS Report The Long Island State Veterans Home is a 350 bed facility located on the campus of Stony Brook University Medical Center. The LISVH accepts honorably discharged veterans from all branches of the United States Armed Forces who are current or past residents of New York State. Admission is open to all veterans regardless of period of service (war or peace time service), service connected disability or location in which the veteran served our nation. The Home also accepts the spouse or widow of qualifying veterans, as well as Gold Star Parents who require skilled nursing care. There are many financial advantages available for Veterans at the Long Island State Veterans Home. There is if Federal Per Diem Payment Program that can reduce the daily rate from $ to $295. Veterans who use a non -State Veterans Home can get only $90 per month from the VA for Aid and Attendance. However veterans who reside at the State Veterans Home can receive up to $682 per month for their own personal use. Lastly Veterans with 70% or greater service connected disability receive absolutely free cost of care at a State Veterans Home. The LISVH accepts Medicare, Medicaid, Long Term Care Insurance and Private Pay. The Long Island State Veterans Home Offers: Short Term Rehabilitation (Which I know something about), Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Long Term Care, Wound Care, Specialty Alzheimer s/dementia Unit, Respiratory Unit/Tracheostomy Care, IV Therapy, Enteral Nutrition, Adult Day Health Care, On-Site Pharmacy, and Full-time physicians with double board certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics. For more information call (631) 444-VETS or (631) Admissions Carole Z. Better yet call Jonathan Spier, Community Relations, at He will gladly speak at one of your meetings. Edward G. Aulman, VAVS Representative 4 Woodland Ave. Syosset, NY Home Cell L.I. National Cemetery Vet s Day Service Veterans Day Services will be held at L.I. National Cemetery in Farmingdale on November 4 at 2PM Come on out and participate and bring your Color Guards. You ll be glad you did. To all Post Commanders: COUNTY HISTORIAN JAMES T. RANDLE The Elections are over and Installations have taken place. I hope that Post Historians have been appointed in all Posts. I know that every Post receives a Legionnaire Newsletter. This is an open letter to the Post Historian. The Post Narrative and or Pictorial (scrapbook) History of your Post is important to you Post History and for ones who come after we are gone. The Officer s Guide contains the basic instructions. Next month I Will bring a post history book to the County meeting is Friday November 16. I will explain and try to answer any question at 7:30 pm before the County meeting. If I can be of any help, please give me a call PUBLIC RELATIONS JAMES T. RANDLE - CHAIRMAN To the Post s of Nassau County and Post Public Relations Chairman: NEWSLETTER CONTEST There is a Newsletter Contest; To enter submit Three Newsletter, the best ones from June 2012 to March 2013 any Three that explores the Public Relations of your Post to it Members. Submit them in a folder, and put the Name of the Posts Newsletter, Editor of the Newsletter, say if it is a monthly or quarterly and Commander Name. Send it to the County meeting with Post County Rep. by April the County meeting. They will be judged and awards will be given out at County Convention. Call , with any Question I can help. Address: 106 Rose Lane New Hyde Park N.Y Re-hab Report Frank Colon, Jr. Chairman At the last rehab visit to Building 92 at the Northport VA we were informed that they have finally finished the work on the cafeteria, so we can conduct our day at the races and other events there. The next visit is November 10th at 1:30 PM. Check the schedule to see when your Post is listed to attend. I f your Post cannot make the date scheduled please, let me know so I may get someone to cover the date. Call me at I m lookin forward to a great turnout. Scouts, auxilaries, and friends welcome to come and help out.

6 Veterans Day Appreciation Offers Below are listed some of the restaurants and companies that offer Veteran s Day discounts, deals, and free meals as a Thank You to our veterans and active-duty military for their service to our nation. Check out veterans-day-appreciation-offer/ for updates to this list. Restaurants with Veterans Day Free Meals Applebees Free Meal: Applebees is offering a free signature entree on Sunday November 11th, 2012, at participating locations. Choose a 7-oz House Sirloin, Fiesta Lime Chicken, or a Bacon Cheeseburger. Beverages and gratuity are not included. Must present valid veteran s form of identification. Denny s All You Can Eat Pancakes: Get all-you-can-eat pancakes for all active-duty military and veterans with a valid ID on Monday, November 12, Golden Corral Free Meal: A Veterans Day free meal is offered to any veteran who has served in the United States military or is a current active duty service member. All Golden Corral locations will be participating on Monday, November 12, 2012, from 4 PM to 9 PM. No identification is required to get your free Veterans Day meal. Chili s: Choose from Margarita Grilled Chicken, Chicken Club Tacos, Santa Fe Wrap, Old-time w/cheese, Cobb Salad, and more. Beverages and gratuity are not included. Olive Garden: Choose from Seafood Alfredo; Chicken Parmigiana; Braised Beef & Tortellini; Cheese Ravioli;or Spaghetti & Meatballs. Texas Roadhouse: Choose from Country Fried Chicken, Country Fried Sirloin, Cheeseburger, BBQ, Grilled Chicken Salad, and more. Dine in only. Outback Steakhouse: Get a free Bloomin Onion and beverage (non-alcoholic drinks only). Hooters: Get 10 free boneless or traditional style wings. Drink purchase required. Retail Stores with Veterans Day Discounts Home Depot Veterans Day Discount: Every year on Veteran s Day, the Home Depot offers a 10% discount to veterans. Must present a valid military ID. Home Depot also offers this discount to Veterans on Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day. Lowe s Veterans Day Discount: All Veterans receive a 10% discount on Veteran s Day up to $5,000 on in-stock and special-order purchases. The offer can t be used online, on previous sales, or on sales of services or gift cards. Must present a valid Veteran Identification Card (VIC); valid Form DD214; or other proof of service. Lowes also offers this Veteran s discount on Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. Other Discounts and Veterans Day Deals National Parks Free Veterans Day Admission: Everybody gets free entrance to our National Parks Veterans Day weekend. Dates this year include November 10 12, UVO (UNITED VETERANS ORGANIZATION, ) VETERANS DAY SERVICES AT EISENHOWER PARK ON NOVEMBER 4, 2012 AT 10:30 AM AT THE VETERANS MEMORIAL PLAZA, PARKING FIELD #6 PARTICIPATION AND COLOR GUARD WEL- COME. PROGRAM WILL BE DEDICATED TO THE MEMORY OF EDWARD NED JOHNSON PAST COUNTY COMMANDER CHAPLAINS REPORT Ralph Casey, Chaplain WE SEND GET WELL WISHES TO: BOB FOUNTAIN, PCC WHO HAD BOTH HIPS REPLACED. GEORGE LEWIS, PCC WHO IS IN A NURSING HOME. ANDY BOOTH, PCC WHO IS RECOVERING FROM A STROKE JOHN MARINO, PCC WHO IS HAVING LEG PROBLEMS GET WELL SOON, WE NEED YOU! TO ALL THE LEGIONNAIRES AND AUXILIARY MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES WE HOPE THAT YOU ARE WELL. L.I. NATIONAL CEMETERY REPORT Ken Cadieux, Rep. The work continues at L.I. National to make the cemetery one of the best in the Nation. They are replacing worn out grass with new sod and pouring a foundation for all the headstones so that they will never have to be aligned again. This on going work will help us to achieve National Shrine Status for our National Cemetery.

7 TEAM # 3: NOVEMBER NASSAU COUNTY REHABILIATION PROGRAM POST TEAMS SCHEDULE TEAM #9: MAY 11, 2013 HOWARD VAN WAGNER #962 ROBERT H. SPITTEL #1285 EAST ROCKAWAY # 958 HEMPSTEAD # 390 EAST MEADOW MEMORIAL # 1082 TEAM #4: DECEMBER 8, 2012 NASSAU POLICE #1050 ELMONT # 1033 MALVERNE #44 MERRICK # 1282 GLEN COVE # 76 HUGH C. NEWMAN III #449 TEAM # 5: JANUARY 12, 2013 LAWRENCE/CEDARHURST, 339 NEW CASSEL MEMORIAL #1861 WILLIAM J. LONGUET # 101 BALDWIN #246 WILLIAM CLINTON STORY # 342 TEAM #6: FEBRUARY 9, 2013 YOUNG SIMMONS #1765 NORTH BELLMORE POST #1749 CATHEDRAL POST #1087 ROCKVILLE CENTRE #303 MANHASSET #304 AVIATORS # 743 TEAM # 7: MARCH 9, 2013 NEW HYDE PARK ERNIE PYLE #1089 LYNBROOK # 335 ANDREW FATSCHER # 854 JAMES F. BRENGEL # 456 CHARLES A. FOWLER # 160 WILLISTON # 144 TEAM # 8: APRIL 13, 2013 MINEOLA MEMORIAL # 349 LEVITTOWN #1711 FRANKLIN SQUARE # 1014 BELLMORE # 94 VICTOR MURTHA # 972 EUGENE S. SMITH # 175 UNIONDALE # 1487 ROBERT VAN COTT # 1139 ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL # 1051 OCEANSIDE MEMORIAL # 1246 WILLIAM BRADFORD TURNER # 265 JOE MURPHY # 1957 IF YOU CAN T MAKE YOUR SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT - PLEASE CONTACT THE CHAIRMAN FRANK COLON, JR. AT OR CELL PHONE # ALSO REMEMBER YOUR CHECK FOR $50.00 IF YOU ATTEND OR $ IF YOU DON T. REHAB AN TROOP SUPPLIES REPORT KEN CADIEUX, CHAIRMAN WE ARE IN NEED OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: TOOTH BRUSHES BABY WIPES SOAP COMBS FEMALE PRODUCTS CANDY DIET COOKIES Q-TIPS GLOVES HANDKERCHIEFS SCARVES PANTS SWEATERS DRESSES BLOUSES FACE CLOTHS BAGGIES (ALL SIZES) JIGSAW PUZZLES SHOES HAND SANITIZERS TOOTH PASTE SHAMPOO TISSUES BRUSHES RAZORS GUMS FIRST AID ITEMS DVD S HATS WALLETS COATS SHIRTS LONG JOHNS SLACKS TOWELS BLANKETS GAMES PUZZLE BOOKS BOOTS FOR THE REHAB PROGRAM TABS GLASSES CELL PHONES STAMPS PENCILS PADS ENVELOPES CAN GOODS NON PERISHABLE FOODS, SOUPS, CEREALS AND POWDERED OR CANNED DRINKS.

8 NASSAU COUNTY LEGIONNAIRE NON-PROFIT ORG. 121 POWELL AVENUE U.S. POSTAGE ROCKVILLE CENTRE, N.Y PAID MASSAPEQUA, N.Y MEMBER PERMIT # 8 National American Legion Press Association New York State Legion Press Association NORTHPORT GIFT SHOP Santa is coming to the Northport VAMC early this year. Dates are: Tuesday, and Wednesday November 27, 28. As in the past looking for volunteers to go to the various units with the carts loaded with gifts fr the vets to select. Joan D. Klopfer Gift Shop Chairman REMEMBER OUR VETS MEMBERSHIP OR CURRENT RESIDENT DATES TO REMEMBER 2012 NOV 4 UVO VETERANS DAY PROGRAM EISENHOWER 11:30 AM 4 NATIONAL CEMETERY VETERANS DAY SERVICE 2:00 PM 16 COUNTY ADVISORY MEETING - MASSAPEQUA POST 7:15 PM COUNTY MEETING 8:00 PM 19 HOMELESS VETERANS STANDDOWN AT FREEPORT REC 9AM -3 PM 26 ORATORICAL CONTEST - ELMONT POST 8 PM NORTHPORT GIFT SHOP DEC 3 ORATORICAL CONTEST - GLENWOOD LANDING POST 8 PM 10 ORATORICAL CONTEST - LEVITTOWN POST 14 COUNTY ADVISORY MEETING - MASSAPEQUA POST 7:15 PM COUNTY MEETING 8:00 PM 25 MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL! 2013 ALL COUNTY MEETINGS FROM JANUARY TO MAY 2113 WILL BE HELD AT THE MALVERNE POST #44 ON FRANKLIN AVENUE, 7:15 ADVISORY AND 8:00 COUNTY. JAN COUNTY ORATORICAL FINALS - FLORAL PARK POST 18 COUNTY ADVISORY MEETING - MASSAPEQUA POST 7:15 PM COUNTY MEETING 19 DISTRICT ORATORICAL FINALS - MALVERNE POST 8:00 PM MID WINTER CONFERENCE - ALBANY