POST GAZETTE. Commander David Griffith. For God and Country. David A. Griffith. Adjutant Terry Atwater. Ninety-Ninth Annual Department Convention

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1 POST GAZETTE The American Legion Post 7 The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 7 Volume 87, Issue 13 February 2017 Commander David Griffith January s Noon Meeting Greetings fellow legionaries, For God and Country David A. Griffith Adjutant Terry Atwater Ninety-Ninth Annual Department Convention Date: June 2nd June 4th 2017 Where: Columbia Marriott Hotel Hampton Street Columbia, SC Luncheon: June 2nd at 11:30am Buffet. $25.00 a person. Must have Names of those interested in attending by April 1st. In This Issue Commanders and Adjutants Table. Number of post members: 109 Number paid for 2017: 96 Number not paid for 2017: 13 Unit 7 Auxiliary News Post 7 Legion and Auxiliary Officers contact information Birthdays and Anniversaries. Prayer list Up Coming Events and FYI. 1

2 Auxiliary News Happy New Year! My greatest wish for each of you is to have a healthy and prosperous New Year. I hope our Unit will grow with new members and lots of activity in Our December 3rd meeting was well attended: Joyce Riggs, Marge Carter, Jean Testruth, Patsy Horton, Betty Mathias, Mary Hazelton, Doris Frye, Linda Roemer, Brenda Podewil, Evelyn Moss, visitor Lara Haacks (Roemer s German exchange student) and myself. Nila Ballentine was granted an excused absence for being ill and PDP Dot Tunstall was attending a Department meeting. Following our meeting, we enjoyed a wonderful dinner, and I want to thank each of you for bringing a dish. We had a good time and played a swapping gift exchange game. It was lots of fun. The Unit wishes to extend its deepest sympathy to Legionnaire Johnny Trout on the death of his wife, Felicia. As a reminder, your dues are due to the Unit by December 31st, please continue sending them to our Finance Officer. Linda Roemer, 183 Emanuel Creek Drive, West Columbia, SC When received and processed, Membership Chair, Jean Testruth will mail you your signed renewal card. Our January 7, 2017 meeting was cancelled due to weather. Our February 4, 2017 meeting will be held at the Post at 11:00 am. Lunch will be served and it will be soup and sandwiches. I will provide the vegetable soup and I ask that you bring a variety of sandwiches or a dessert. Contact me at and let me know which you plan to provide. Jean Testruth will furnish saltines and the beverages. We will continue to meet on the first Saturday at 11:00 am as most of our ladies do not or cannot drive at night. Look forward to seeing you in the New Year. For God and Country, Barbara Leaphart, President ALA Lexington Unit 7 For God and Country, Barbara Leaphart President

3 WEB: Facebook: American Legion Post 7 Lexington SC Preamble to the Constitution of The American Legion For God and Country, we associate ourselves together for the following purposes: Legionnaire Contacts: P.O. Box 421, Lexington SC Commander: David A. Griffith. H , C dgriff4726@aol.com. Vice Commander : Ernie Hall. H , C ehshtgandac@gmail.com Adjutant: Terry E. Atwater. C edwinaatwater@yahoo.com Sgt-At-Arms: Dieter E. Klose. H , C Finance Officer: Doug Schreiber. H , C dps01@windstream.net To uphold and defend the constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a onehundred percent Americanism; to preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in the Great Wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and good will on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom, and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness. Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion Auxiliary Auxiliary Contacts: P.O. Box 1802, Lexington SC President: Barbara Leaphart. H: , C: Sr. Vice President: Jean Testruth. H: mjtestruth@icloud.com Jr. Vice President: Betty Mathias. H , C Secretary: Nila Ballentine. H: , C: ndballentine@windstream.net Treasurer:: Linda Roemer. H: C: teachlex1@gmail.com Sgt. At Arms: Doris Frye. H: Chaplain: Marge Carter. H: C: Parliamentarian: Mary Hazelton. H: For God and Country, we associate ourselves together for the following purposes: To uphold and defend the constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a one-hundred percent Americanism; to preserve the memories and incidents of our associations during the Great Wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and goodwill on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom, and democracy; to participate in and contribute to the accomplishment of the aims and purposes of The American Legion; to consecrate and sanctify our association by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.

4 February Birthdays & Anniversaries Upcoming Meetings Meeting Times: 12pm All meetings are now held on the 2nd Saturday of the month. Contact Commander Griffith if you plan on attending the meetings. February 11, pm March 11, pm On A Sad Note ALA Felicia Trout passed away November 27, Please remember her husband, Legionairre Johnny Trout in your prayers. Daily Prayer List ALA Mary Hazelton for health issues. Legionnaire David and ALA Jeanne Crone Legionnaire Robert and ALA Joyce Cook. Joyce has a hairline fracture of her pelvis and is in a wheel chair. ALA Mary Lexington Extended Care. ALA Willie Carroll Campbell Center. Legionnaire Raymond Caughman who suffered a mild heart attack and is recuperating at home Legionnaire Dieter Klose who is going through treatments for lung cancer

5 FYI Starting in 2017, the American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund will expand to include children of post 9/11 veterans with a 50% or higher disability rating. Veterans Transportation Services : From Lexington.. Contact Mr. Steven Torres (6398) for info and reservation. We are still in need of volunteers for driving the van to take veterans to the VA and back to their home. An Intimate Evening With Anthony David Live: February 18, 2017 Location: Nonnah's Address: 923 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC Times: From: 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM Admission: Advance tickets $25 At The Door: $35 Phone: info@chayealexander.com Broadway in Columbia Presents "Annie" February 28, 2017 Location: Koger Center for the Arts Address: 1051 Greene Street, Columbia, SC Phone: Broadway in Columbia Presents "Riverdance" February 14, February 15, 2017 Location: Koger Center for the Arts Address: 1051 Greene Street, Columbia, SC Recurrence: Recurring daily Phone: February Harvest Dinner: February 13, 2017 Address: 1005 Airport Boulevard, Columbia, SC Times: From: 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Admission: $75 per person Phone: Venue: City Roots Urban Sustainable Farm and Event Venue February 14, 2017 (Tuesday): Valentines Day 5

6 Dear Representative, On behalf of the Service Member and Family Care Division of the South Carolina National Guard, we d like to invite you to participate in a Military Career and Resource Fair on Saturday, March 4, 2017 from 10am 2pm at the National Guard Armory in West Columbia (3258 Platt Springs Rd). Attached for your convenience are a registration form and event flyer. Marketed to Veterans, Service and Family Members, this Military Career and Resource Fair will be an excellent opportunity for your organization to connect with qualified military job seekers from the Midlands region. There is no cost to reserve a table for this event. If you are actively hiring and want to participate, please complete and return the attached Registration Form by Friday, February 24, Thanks in advance for your time and consideration. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely, Shannon Banks SCNG Employment Advisor (803) shannon.banks2.ctr@mail.mil Pete Ulengchong SCNG Veteran Advisor (803) peter.k.ulengchong.ctr@mail.mil 6

7 MILITARY CAREER & RESOURCE FAIR Saturday March 4, am 2 pm SC National Guard Armory 3528 Platt Springs Rd. West Columbia, SC ALL BRANCHES WELCOME OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 12-2 Veterans, Active/Retired Service Members and Family Members are invited to connect with local employers, state agencies, and organizations that provide military and veteran services. Meet with Service Member & Family Care representatives in the following areas: Family Assistance Health & Wellness Financial & Legal Guidance Education Employment VA Benefits Behavioral Health ID Cards ESGR Hosted by SC National Guard Service Member & Family Care For more information, call or 5308 SCGuard.com 7

8 American Legion Post 7 And Auxiliary Unit 7 P.O. Box 421 Lexington SC info@sclegionpost7.net Website : Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Lexington SC Permit # 9 Return Service Requested For God and Country December 2016 Hall Rental Church Social? Family Reunion? Planning an event and need some space? Contact: John Adams For More Information