September 2018 NEWSLETTER

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1 FRANKENMUTH AMERICAN LEGION POST 150 September 2018 P.O. Box Flint Street Frankenmuth, Michigan Website: muthlegion.org September 2018 NEWSLETTER Friday- Sunday 7 th -9th Saturday 8 th Tuesday 11 th Tuesday 18 th Tuesday October 9th Tuesday 16 th Auto Fest Post fund raiser: Parking cars Contact Cliff Nauss Raffle Mini Willys Jeep Drawing at 11:30 at Auto Fest in Heritage Park See Jeff Still for Tickets and turn in all of your unsold tickets (C) (H) Available until the drawing at $10.00 each Tickets sponsor by Optimal Rehabilitation & Wellness 235 N. Main St Frankenmuth, MI September General Membership Meeting Gather fellowship 5:30pm Dinner at 6:00pm Key Note Speaker: Post Commander John Warnick Overview of activities for fiscal year 2019 FY July 1 st June 30 th Card Games to follow the meeting. Menu for September Soup and Sandwiches Hosted by Frankenmuth Methodist Church Post Executive Board Meeting 6:45 pm October General Membership Meeting Gather fellowship 5:30pm Dinner at 6:00pm Key Note Speaker: Medal of Honor Recipient Jim Doc McCloughan Post Executive Board Meeting 6:45 pm 9/2/ of 9

2 working the AutoFest this year. Contact: Cliff Nauss From: John Warnick Commander Frankenmuth Post 150 The new year will be exciting with our post celebrating the 100th Year of the Legion and Post 150. We are working on increasing membership through an ambitious and talented membership committee that has refreshing ideas. These efforts will make our Legion a better place. I would like to thank everyone who participated in the summer events. SPECIAL EVENTS 1. Scrap Metal Drive Ongoing behind Michigan s Own Military Museum. 2. The Mini Willy s Jeep raffle tickets are available to sell. They are only $10.00 each. We have printed 2,000 tickets. Our goal is to raise $20,000 by September The money raised will help cover the cost of the many programs that our Post 150 provides for the community and to maintain the building. (see the flyer at the end of this newsletter) 3. Monday September 17 th Casino trip see attached flyer Contact: Dick Hunt We are looking to have a Post Open House October 6th. see attached flyer contact Paul DeSander AutoFest will be September 7th 9 th. This is one of our largest fundraisers for the year! Plan on Volunteers are Needed! Upcoming Events and Projects! Servers / Kitchen Help are needed for upcoming Meetings Program speakers are needed for upcoming meetings. (Contact: Jr. Vice Commander Dave Coon) Post 150 Color Guard If you are looking for a fun and rewarding experience, we are looking for volunteers. New uniform shirts are on order. Turn in uniforms that are not being used. Call Bob Farris at The newly elected Post Officers are as follows: Commander: John Warnick Sr. Vice Commander: Paul DeSander Jr. Vice Commander: Dave Coon Adjutant: Veronica Fisher Finance Officer: Cliff Nauss Service Officer: Ruth Ann Evans Sergeant At Arms: Ed Knoll Historian: Jeff Still Chaplain: Veronica Fisher Director: Karen Uebler Director: David Hoffman 9/2/ of 9

3 American Legion Auxiliary Frankenmuth Unit 150 Is extending an open invitation to any Legion wives, daughters, and/or mothers who are not Auxiliary members to attend the Auxiliary meeting, 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. If you know someone who is not currently an Auxiliary member, why not invite them as your guest. VETERAN HEALTH CARE & BENEFITS Contact Michigan Veteran Affairs 800- MICH-VET ( ) or dial 211 Hall Rental With the addition of a portable dance floor, 12 Round tables and 48 new chairs, the post is now ready for wedding receptions plus other events. Hall rental fees are $500 plus a $200 refundable deposit for weddings. Regular rentals are $200. There is a 25% discount for Post 150 members, Auxiliary Unit 150 and VFW Post 2725 members You don t need to be a Legion member to rent the Hall. Rentals are open to the public. We already have hall rentals coming up in the next few months for anniversary, parties, weddings, and other occasions. Contact: John Nuechterlein Hall rentals have been on the increase over the past 3 years but we still can have more. Let everyone know about the Hall rentals for any occasion. Check out the pictures at Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth 590 N Franklin St. Frankenmuth, MI Phone: (989) Fax: (989) Aaron A. Cederberg / Funeral Director Kim Cederberg Owner / Manager Funeral Director & Pre-Need Counselor Markers and Monuments Visitation If you know of someone that needs to be on the visitation list Contact: Ruth Ann Evans (989) Newsletter Help Save On Postage by using or go to the website: muthlegion.org and download The News Letter. Call Dick Hunt or Dave Hoffman ( ) for any changes or additions to mailings. 450 N MAIN STREET FRANKENMUTH, MICHIGAN PHONE: (989) FAX: (989) /2/ of 9

4 R EINERT & BENDER TOWING Light and Heavy Duty Towing & Recovery Lock Outs Complete Auto Repair 24 Hours Towing Anywhere Any Distance East Jefferson Street Frankenmuth, Michigan hats $35.00 and ties for purchase. The Medium and Large are now in stock. Contact: Art Diffin Customer Service Makes Our Deals Unbeatable!(989) Catering Call and ask for Group Reservations Kern s Sausages HOMEMADE BAVARIAN STYLE SAUSAGES AT ITS BEST! 110 W. Jefferson at Main Frankenmuth, MI (989) fax info@kernssausage.com Snow Volunteers are needed sign up at the meeting. We now have a riding lawn mower. Contact Cliff Nauss Legion Walk-By Ceremony Thanks to all of you that show their last respects to our departed comrades by attending a Legion Walk- By. Post 150 will do a WALK-BY for fallen comrades. If you would like to be on the call list please contact: Dick Hunt FOR SALE Legion Members who are interested in purchasing long sleeve (denim) shirt with the American Legion emblem and Post 150 on them, Shirts are available in M, L, XL and 2XL for a Cost $35.00 We also have Polo shirts $25 for SM XL $27 FOR XXL and baseball hats $12. We have uniform Tozy Tea Order your Tea From Heidi Enge 9/2/ of 9

5 You will find her at the Farmers Market or on Line at: P.O. Box 81 Frankenmuth, Michigan Taps Family members of Legionnaires who pass away may direct memorials to American Legion Post 150 if they so desire. These memorials can be sent to the Post in general or designated to a particular fund, i.e., scholarships, Americanism, youth programs, etc. If you have any questions, please speak to the Commander or Finance Officer. POST 150 MEMBERSHIP 210 Remember to renew your membership NEWS FROM THE POST. We are moving forward on a Facebook Page for Post 150. FRANKENMUTH AMERICAN LEGION POST 150 $10.00 PER TICKET 2,000 Tickets Printed MINI WILLYS JEEP RAFFLE Drawing will be held on Saturday September 8 th 2018 at 11:30am during the Frankenmuth AutoFest in Heritage Park. NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN. State of Michigan permit #R45278 We need all members to help sell Tickets! For Tickets Contact: Jeff Still C, H or at the meeting Tickets provided by: Optimal Rehabilitation & Wellness 9/2/ of 9

6 Frankenmuth post #150 Open House October 6, Who: All friend and family of American Legion Post # What: Open House 3. Where: Post Hall 4. When: Saturday October 6, 2018 a. 12:00pm until 4:00 i. Families with kids 1. Face Painting 2. Cotton Candy 3. Games 4. Food b. 4:00pm until 8:00pm i. Adult party 1. Live band (Sticks and Stone) 2. Party favors 3. Beverages 4. Food ii. Tables set up with food, beverages 5. How much: Free See Veronica Fisher s menu Sign up on what you can bring 6. Open House Greetings: Purpose a. Having fun again i. Greetings by membership ii. Making members and guest feel like this is the place they want to belong b. the event is the kick off of our membership drive Paul R. DeSander Membership Chairman 9/2/ of 9

7 FRANKENMUTH AMERICAN LEGION&AUXILIARY SAGANING EAGLES LANDING SOARING EAGLE MON. September 17, 2018 ONE DAY TRIP INCLUDES: Deluxe motorcoach transportation to Saganing Eagle Landing Casino in Standish, then go to Soaring Eagle Casino in Mount Pleasant. BUS will leave American Legion at 7:00A and return to American Legion at 6:00PM TOTAL COST OF TRIP: $40.00 P.P. For bus trip, tip for driver, Snacks EVERYONE RECEIVES FROM: Saganing Landing: Soaring Eagle Casino: $10.00 Gaming play $20.00 Premium Play 200 points additional $15.00 (Veterans $20.00 additional at both & $10.00 FOOD) $5.00 food voucher $5.00 food voucher MUST HAVE DRIVER S LICENSE To reserve your seat, complete the information below and return to Richard Hunt 9203 Frankenmuth Rd. Vassar, MI with $ Sorry no refunds!!!! Only one bus, so sign up today, seating restricted to the first 56 paid seats. Name: Address: City: Zip: Phone # Date of Birth: Must be 21 years of age Soaring eagle properties card # 9/2/ of 9

8 SOARING EAGLE: Casino trip agenda (Arrival times may vary) 6:45AM - Coach arrives at Frankenmuth American Legion 7:00AM - Depart from Legion (Park on north side of hall) 8:00AM - Arrive Saganing Eagle Landing Each person receives: $10 Gaming money & $5.00 food voucher (Veterans get additional $20.00 with hero s card & $10.00 food voucher) 100 points you get an additional $ :00AM -Depart for Soaring Eagle Each person receives: $15.00 Gaming money & $5.00 food coupon. (Veterans get additional $20.00 with hero s card & $10.00 food Voucher) 200 points you get an additional $ :15PM Depart for home 6:00PM - Arrive at Legion Note: You may take snacks and drinks on bus, but it must stay in your seat or in the overheads. YOU MUST HAVE ID WITH YOU!!!!! 9/2/ of 9

9 Frankenmuth American Legion Post 150 P.O. Box Flint Street Frankenmuth, Michigan /2/ of 9