THE BULLETIN American Legion Paso Del Norte Post 58

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1 THE BULLETIN American Legion Paso Del Norte Post 58 Jose Ontiveros Commander Charles Moore - Adjutant Volume 61 Issue No. 9 June 2017 From the Commander: First, I would like to thank all the members of American Legion Post 58 for all your hard work helping me and the officers who continue to helping us grow our post membership, I am happy to inform you we have once again made our 100%, but a friendly reminder, if you have not renewed your membership please do so as we are approaching our cut off for the year. On May 17, 2017 we had Noah Van Atta (Coronado HS), Lorenzo Rivera (Del Valle HS) and Jesus Chavez (Andres HS) come to our general membership meeting to introduce themselves and their parents to our membership, a big congratulation for making the selection to Boys State. We also hosted Boys State selectees from several El Paso American Legion Posts and their families on Saturday May 20, 2017 feeding them hamburgers and hot dogs during the orientation which was conducted by our Americanism Chairman/Chaplain Renslar Keagle who did an awesome job. I also want to thank all the volunteers who assisted us in making this happen, it was educational to us and the families preparing them for their trip to Boys State, again, thanks couldn t have done it without all your hard work. June 7, 2017 is our Executive Board Meeting and on Jun 17, 2017 we will be having our Father s Day Sirloin Steak dinner from 4pm -7pm, so please bring your fathers to enjoy a free meal, unfortunately everybody else will have to pay $7.50 per plate. June 18, 2017 actual Father s Day, and for those dads who enjoy bingo, we will be having bingo at 6pm so bring them down to the post and enjoy a nice bingo night with the rest of us. Benefit Car show June 24 with Food trucks, games and raffles. On June 21, 2017at 7pm we will be conducting our Election night, so I will be suspending our regular meeting after the preamble to start our elections for the officers of the post, I encourage all of you who are wanting to run for any position to please try to be here that night or have your name added to the election board, but most important to vote for the officer s you want to continue the great work that is being done at our Post and is also mandated by our constitution and by-laws of the American Legion. In closing please keep your prayers coming for Doris Cadena who is still at the McKinley House. For God and Country Jose Ontiveros Commander Post 58

2 Vice Commander John Lugo We had a great mother s day brunch and thank you all who helped and participated. It is essential to review the calendar for great upcoming events throughout year. Everyone s support is crucial as we make events based on participation, support of the functions and donations to our great organizations. Let s be proud of our post and all the organizations; support, sponsor and respect all functions, as we continue to be one family. Membership We appreciate every one keeping our post strong; our membership is the blood flow that keeps us going. We continue recruiting for our new year we are at 100% membership!! Please get your renewals for 2017, our goal was 734 and I have faith in our post that we will exceed that challenge with all your support. Renew your membership today. Our Motto still Only You Can Make it Happen Sick Call Post Everlasting Doris Cadena is at McKinley House on McKinley. Auxiliary President Lily Lugo Hello Lady's wanted to thank everyone for all your support this past year it was challenging but overall we accomplished quite a few of projects, raised funds and came together as a team. I am pleased and honored to announce that I will stay as you president and will be looking forward to working with all you in the coming year. Please stay safe and remember our next meeting is June 21. Your presedent LiLia Lugo Sons of the American Legion Commander David Griego II Adjutant Renslar Renny Keagle Elections were held and all officers remain the same with David Griego II remaining as our Commander. David is also the 16 th District and 4 th Division S.A.L. Sergeant-at-Arms. We want to welcome two new members, Christopher W. Martin and Louis Anselman who is our new Jr. Vice-Commander. Charlie Webster remains as our Legion Advisor. We expect our 2018 cards sometime in June early bird dues are $10.00 until Veterans Day. Four cases of GI Josh Dogs (40 dogs) have been delivered to area military schools for children going thru hard times with deployment of a parent. All S.A.L. members are encouraged to attend the Flag Day ceremony at Post 58 on Flag Day, June 14 th, ceremony at 7pm with the S.A.L. providing the hot dogs after the ceremony. Renslar Renny Keagle, Adjutant Boy Scouts Troop 213 Charter Representative - Renslar Renny Keagle We are proud to announce we now have an Eagle Scout, Nick Van Note, his Eagle Court of Honor soon to be held at the post. Congratulations for many years of hard work. Please support the scouts with their fundraising, they have Slim Jim type meat sticks behind the bar I ve tried them and they are extremely good several types only $1.00. Please try them and support the troop for summer camp which is coming up soon. Troop 213 will be our Honor Guard at the Flag Day Ceremony on June 14 th. Renny Keagle, Charter Representative

3 Chaplain Chaplain Renslar Renny Keagle Several members in and out of the hospital we wish all of our members good health and let us know if you are in the hospital to perhaps visit or assist you in some way. (Prayer Father in heaven, we ask for hope and perseverance to continue reaching out to help others.) Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 Americanism Director Renslar Renny Keagle Lots going on, we want to congratulate Noah Van Atta (Coronado HS), Lorenzo Rivera (Del Valle HS) and Jesus Chavez (Andress HS) for selection to Boys State. We conducted a county-wide orientation on Saturday May 20 th and all boys are excited on attending when they return we look forward to hearing about their experience. EPISD JROTC awards were presented on Friday May 5 th at Bowie HS. Another Flags for First Graders was held at Dr. Nixon Elementary on Friday, May 26 th for about 95 first graders to learn about our flag and receive their own very first flag. Members from the 40/8, S.A.L. and American Legion were in attendance this will finish out this school year with many more schools to be added next year. Next big event is of course Flag Day on June 14 th with our annual ceremony to begin at 7pm. We also celebrate the U.S. Army Birthday and the National Pause for the Pledge of Allegiance all to be followed by free hot dogs courtesy of the S.A.L., ice cream provided by Ron Holmes and cake provided by the Auxiliary. Remember to exercise your right to vote in the upcoming early voting runoff and Election Day on June 10 th. I am a Deputy Voter Registrar, anyone needing to register to vote, do an address change, name change, etc. to update their registration I can do that. Renslar Renny Keagle, Americanism Chair American Legion Riders Director: Mike Richmond (Shorty) Hello Everyone, On May 5th thru May 7th, a few Legion Riders made the trip to Albuquerque, NM. Michael Shorty Richmond President and Vice President, Greg Wolfman Woolfolk of the Legion Riders Post 58 made contact with Post #72 in Albuquerque. They met with some of the Post #72 leaders and several members of the Legion who were present on Saturday night, sharing time and enjoying each other s company. The goal of this visit was to reach out and show support to our New Mexico neighbors and extend the hand of friendship. The goal was met and we hope to see our new friends again soon! To see pictures regarding this visit, please see the Legion Riders Post 58 El Paso Facebook page! On May 12, the Legion Riders accepted an invitation from the Men of War MC to visit their club house on Bowen Ranch here in Northeast El Paso. We want to thank Men of War for their hospitality, hope to be invited back soon. We had a great time! On May 13, several of the Legion Riders participated in the Men of War Motorcycle Run benefiting the USO. The event was a great success! On May 14, a Happy Mother s Day to all the Legion members and thanks to the Legion for hosting the Mother s Day Meal! On the 19th of May Legion Riders participated/supported the Run for the Wall. May 20, the Auxiliary hosted their first social. Thank you to Auxiliary President Lilia Lugo for planning this very important event. A very special thanks goes out to all the Auxiliary members and Lady Legion Riders who

4 participated. We hope to continue this wonderful event and look forward to the next one! The food was awesome ladies! For pictures regarding theabove events, feel free to visit the Legion Riders Post 58 El Paso Facebook page. Throughout the month the Legion Riders continue to participate with the Patriot Guard in escorting our beloved Veterans to their final resting place. Cyndie Germie Woolfolk - Historian Post 58: Commander: Joe Ontiveros Vice Commander: John Lugo Adjutant/Finance Officer: Charles Moore Historian: David Griego III Service Officer (Appointed): Ron Holmes Judge Advocate: Robert Santa Barbara Ron Holmes Renslar Keagle Executive Committee: John Palmer Dave LaCroix Rafael Leal Dues: Renewals and new members $35 until Jan 12th, then $40. American Legion Family of Officers American Legion Riders Chapter 58 President: Mike Richmond Shorty Vice President: Auxiliary Unit 58: President: Lily Lugo 1 st Vice-President: Tishelle Sherart 2 nd Vice-President: Eliena Vega Secretary: Cindy Griego Treasurer: Judi Palmer Trudy Ketcherside Historian: Dedra Pratt Ann Morrow Executive Committee: Susanna McGowan Barbara Wiliams Greg Woolfolk Wolfman Secretary: Joseph Spencer Chief Gary Komassa Rumbles Treasurer: Run Coordinator: Ginger Westrick Wiggles John Baird Tailgunner Road Captain: Assistant Road Captain: Jeffery Witoszczak Java Ken Baird Tinker Historian: Membership: Cindie Woolfolk Germie Judi Palmer Curbnurse Patrick Mason Bundy Sons of the American Legion Squadron 58 Commander: David Griego II Vice Commander: David Crozier Adjutant/Finance Officer: Renslar Renny Keagle Marc D. Williams Ronald D. Holmes Legion Advisor: Charles Webster Dues: Renewals and new members now $13.00

5 American Legion Post 58 June 2017 Calendar website: Vulcan Ave, El Paso, TX Office/Hall Rentals Lounge Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Bar hours 4-11 pm Bar hours 4-9 pm Bar hours 4-9 pm Bar hours 4-11 pm Bar hours 4-11 pm Bar hours 4-1 am Bar hours 8 am-1 am 1 Bingo 7 pm 2 4 Bingo 6pm 5 Boy Scouts 7pm Tuesday Bingo Kitchen Hours 4 to 9 pm 6 Bingo 7 pm 7 Entertainment Cmte 6pm Executive Cmte 7 pm 8 Bingo 7 pm ALR meeting 7pm 9 Dart Tourney 7pm 3 Bingo 1030 am Breakfast by menu 10 Bingo 1030 am Breakfast by menu Raul B-Day 11 Bingo 6pm 12 Boy Scouts 7pm 13 Dart League 7pm 14 Aux Meeting 6pm Flag Day Ceremony 7pm Hot Dog/Cake 15 Bingo 7 pm 16 Dart Tourney 7pm 17 Bingo 1030 am 40/8-10 am Breakfast Buffet $6.50 Farthers Day Steak Dinner 4-7pm 18 Bingo 6pm Farthers Day 25 Bingo 6pm Boy Scouts 7 pm 20 Bingo 7 pm Dart League 7pm Gen. Membership Meeting Election 7pm S.A.L Mtg 6 pm Bingo 7 pm Bingo 7 pm 30 Dart Tourney 7 pm 24 Bingo 1030 am Breakfast by menu Car Show Benefit 11pm 3pm June 17 Fathers Day Steak Dinner 4-7pm June 21 Legion Elections 7 pm June 24 Car Show Benefit foodtrucks, games and raffles - 11pm 3pm Mexican Menu EVERY Wednesday Kitchen Open Hours Sunday Evening 5-8 pm Wednesday + Thursday 5-8 pm Saturday Breakfast 8-11 am Lunch 1130 am -1 pm

6 Paso Del Norte Post 58 Bulletin The American Legion For God and Country Volume 61 No. 9 El Paso, Texas June 2017 Paso Del Norte Post 58 Bulletin (USPS #900000) is published monthly for $1.00 a year by Paso Del Norte Post 58 Bulletin. The American Legion, 4724 Vulcan St, El Paso, TX Periodicals Postage paid at El Paso, TX. POSTMASTER: Send changes of address to Paso Del Norte Post 58 Bulletin, 4724 Vulcan St, El Paso, TX Phone (915) Booster and Remembrance Club Post 58 is looking for veterans to help other veterans. Come visit us soon and bring your family. Call for more information. Join our Booster Club. For $10 your name will be listed along with the following of Post 58 for one year from date of joining. Please renew if you see an asterisk (*) by your name. Those with two asterisks (**) will be dropped from the list next month. In memory of Virginia Weiscopf (1/24) In memory of Gil Hoffmann (1/18) In memory of Bill Kelly (9/19) In memory of Patty Lopez (5/17) In memory of Leo Weiscopf (1/24) Post Sponsors In memory of Violet & Thomas Dowling (1/18) In memory of Desiree Griego (4/17) In memory of Tom and Rita Dorney (3/18) In memory of Tom Dowling (3/20) Booster Club - Mike Batkin (6/24) Place your business card here for $75 per year. Your business card here!!! Support these important programs!!! For $1 or more, your name is written in and posted along with other supporters at the Post.