On behalf of the officers of Post 116, please have a safe and enjoyable

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1 THE POST JULY 2018 Reisterstown American Legion Post Westminster Road Reisterstown, Maryland Website: , 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2003, 2000 & 1999 Winner of the Department of Maryland John Sloan Newsletter Award COMMANDER S MESSAGE First, I would like to thank all of those who have supported me in becoming the new commander in such a short period of time as a legion member. On behalf of the officers of Post 116, please have a safe and enjoyable Next, I want to congratulate all of the elected officers in our legion family. I am looking forward to working with all of you to have a great legion year. We are in need of a Post Chaplain. Please contact me if you are interested, or if you know someone who may be interested. Effective this August, we will once again hold joint meetings every fifth Thursday. Everyone is welcome, and we look forward to a good meeting. More details will follow. Thank you to those who participated in Memorial Day activities by placing flags at the graves of our fallen soldiers. In this way we honor those who have served our nation. Please feel free to contact me with any thoughts or suggestions. I look forward to hearing from you. I am proud to be your commander, and hope to do a good job for all. th Have a great 4 of July Holiday and stay safe. Alan Kaplan, Commander akaplan@continuumgroup.net Wednesday, July 4 Thursday, July 5 Thursday, July 12 July Friday, July 13 Thursday, July 19 Saturday, July 21 Thursday, June 26 Independence Day ALR Mtg. 7:00pm SAL Mtg. 7:00pm Department Convention Reporter Cut-off Post Meeting 7:00pm Rider Breakfast 7:30am Auxiliary Mtg,7:00pm (Cut this out or mark your calendar)

2 2 President s Message Happy Fourth of July! Please remember our Veterans and Support our Troops because Freedom is not free as we celebrate the Nations Birthday. Congratulations to our new officers for the Auxiliary for We will make this another awesome year! (See list on Page 3 ) We also want to thank Carole Manzo for Installation of all our officers. Shout Out to Robin Miller for 100% on Membership. Sharon Holter and Carole Manzo presented her with the Membership Ribbons for our flag. Congratulations to our Scholarship Winner Octavia Parker for her acceptance to Notre Dame University....from the Squadron Greetings Everyone I want to thank all of you for the honor of serving as your SAL Commander. 1st order of business a great big thank you and congratulations to our past Commander Kenny Shipton on the successful completion of his term. Commander Shipton finished his term with another successful bucket brigade. This enables us to contribute to so many programs to help our Community, State and Nation. Our programs help the children in our own community and veterans everywhere. Thanks to all who came out for the June Karaoke proceeds go to the Reisterstown Crisis Center. Our Karaoke will re start in September more details to come. Congratulations also go out to Bill Stem for another wonderful Chicken and Bluegrass event. Thanks Bill. We want to thank Kappa Epsilon PSI Military Sorority ( & Kappa Lamda Chi Military Fraternity -who volunteered their services for the Memorial Day luncheon at the Post. We want to recognize Big Sisters Priscilla, Marlin, Tierra, Donzell, Robin Little Sisters Monique, Jennifer, Patricia, Knicole, Nicole, Liza, Amessha, Alexis, Twana, Christina, Lorri. They made our work easy and very memorable for all of us at the Post. We know these guys didn t do it by themselves, so the thanks continue to all those who joined in and helped out on our programs. For those who have not been involved, maybe it s time to check things out and see what you can do to assist our Squadron to reach even greater heights. Looks like the New Summer Lottery is a great success Tickets are $ 5.00 for 10 chances for $ please stop at the Post for your tickets. I look forward to a wonderful year working with a great group of officers. Hey come out to a meeting some time we would love to see you. Golf Tournament 08/03/18 (See back page) Get tickets early for the 09/29/18 Crab Feast only 150 Tickets will be sold; Contact John Hurtt phone or Post phone for details. Please continue to recruit, retain, renew your membership Seniors $ (Early Bird to 09/03/18) $25.00 Juniors $8.00 Membership Chairman Robin Miller Phone or rmtm2222@yahoo.com. All Gave Some and Some Gave All Sharon Hurtt Georgette Hill Auxiliary President Secretary Phone mtwoman1@comcast.net Have a great 4th of July and stop in to see us soon. Leo Wolff Commander

3 3 Title: The Post Reporter Issue: Vol.XXVIII No. 7 Frequency: Monthly Organization: Reisterstown Post 116 American Legion 1090 Westminster Rd. Reisterstown, MD Cost: Free OFFICERS POST Commander...A.Kaplan 1V Cmdr....M.Morton 2V Cmdr....D.Ball Adjutant....M.Morton Finance Officer...T.Clarke Sgt at Arms....R.Kuter Chaplain... Judge Advocate...K.Betskoff Service Officer.M.Simon Sr. Color Bearer...J.Hurtt Color Bearer...B.Scruggs Historian...R.Erat Chaplain s Corner It is sad to report the passing of Diane Green s father. Our deepest sympathies go to Orville and Diane and their family. If you are aware of any sickness or death in the family of one of our 116 Legion Family, please inform us so that we may be able to offer help in whatever manner we are able. Due to unforeseen circumstances, our annual Luau & Pig Roast has been S.A.L. Commander....L.Wolff 1V Cmdr...B.Hare 2V Cmdr...C.Armacost Adjutant.M. Morton Finance Officer...B. Stem Chaplain.. L.Wolff Sgt at Arms...A.Wright Historian..... Judge Advocate...M.Morton AUXILIARY President.....S.Hurtt Jr. President...K.Piper 1V Pres....R.Miller 2V Pres....F.Insley Secretary...G.Hill Treasurer......M.L.Griffin Chaplain...C.Carder Sgt at Arms...A.Worthen Historian......P.Wills Exec. Committee...M.Wolff.....T.Shipton....T.Armacost LEGION RIDERS Director...R.Wilkerson Asst. Dir..E.Bouloubassis Secretary & Chaplain...S.Hurtt Treasurer....T.Miller Sgt at Arms.. E.Somers Road Captain..M.Hartzell Your 116 Chaplains Unit Chaplain Carole Carder carolecarder@gmail.com Squadron Chaplain Leo Wolff ALR Chaplain Sharon Hurtt mtwoman1@comcast.net Our plan is to regroup and reschedule for next year. Please plan on joining us then. Our apologies for any inconvenience or disappointment. SAL Squadron 116

4 4 Legion Riders It sure has seemed more like May than June, with all of that rain, but good weather's coming! Last month our Post Liaison (John Rizzo) & Treasurer (Tim Miller) accompanied me (Randy) in the Maryland Goldstar Ride, which was fantastic. Great job by Towson Post 22 and everyone s efforts to make this ride bigger & better every year. I would like to congratulate all our new Officers for the Post, SAL, Auxiliary and Riders. I would like to send a Special Thanks to our Past Riders Director Allan for a Great job serving the past 2 years, and to all of the prior Officers for their continued help & support going forward. Get to know your 2018/19 Post 116 ALR Officers: Lot's of riding opportunities coming up. Remember to check your , our Riders board in the lounge and/or Facebook Page for ride info & KSU times. I would also like to thank our New Post Commander, Al Kaplan, for his greeting and mission statement to the Riders in our 1st meeting under our new administration. We look forward to an exciting year of joint cooperation & dedication to our Legion Family. I would also like to thank our awesome Auxiliary ladies for providing the dinner at the Officer Installation. It was a very fun time for those who could make it. SATURDAY JULY 21st 7:30AM-10AM Come on out for an early morning Breakfast prepared for you by your very own American Legion Riders Breakfast for children under 10 is just $4.00 all others are $8.00 Menu includes; Unlimited Scrambled Eggs, French Toast, Biscuits, Gravy, Bacon, Sausage, Dessert, Coffee, & Juice Sgt Boul for Randy Wilkerson Legion Rider Director VETERAN VICTOR & VETERAN VICTORIA BENEFITTING AMERICA S VETERANS In observance of Independence Day, Veteran Victor and Veteran Victoria Have chosen to let this month s column and it s significance INDEPENDENTLY stand freely without them. However, they salute all, both past and present who have shaped America into the great beacon of freedom it shall eternally remain. Greetings fellow Legionnaires! Happy Independence Day! Most of us know Independence Day as The 4th of July. The formal or proper name of this date is Independence Day and there is a historical significance for this which I would like to briefly review. Independence Day is: The day in 1776 that the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress. A federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776 by the Continental Congress declaring that the thirteen American colonies regarded themselves as a new nation, the United States of America, and no longer part of the British Empire. th America s Birthday (this year America s 240 Birthday). Since last month and until the day of this writing, I asked about 100 people, both veterans and civilian citizens What does Independence Day mean to you? Interestingly, one common theme revealed itself within the summation of their responses...one s freedom to make their own choice...one s freedom to choose...ones ability to move about freely and with out barriers...life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness There are other federal holidays which commemorate the causes of freedom, though let us never forget those brave men and women of yesteryear who fought for our Independence days. For Reisterstown Post 116 Mark Simon the.spider121@gmail.com

5 5 The Post will be holding it s annual Crab Feast On September 29th at Our Post home 1090 Westminster Road Reisterstown We will be providing the standard fare, CRABS, CORN and BEER Only $45/person and all the fixin s (of course)! Contact: Post Home at or John Hurtt at (Limited to the first 150 crab eaters!) Patronize our Advertisers, as they help produce this publication. STEVEN A. WOJOCIECHOWSKI Four Points Bridge Road Emmitsburg, Maryland Cell: (410) WOJOBAM@GMAIL.COM

6 6 POST MEMBERSHIP The Post finished the membership mark at 269 members. We lost a few this year but the good news is a new administrative year is upon us and we have an opportunity to do better. I have the 2019 cards in my possession. You may start sending in your dues of $34 to receive your new card. If you pay at the Post you can take an Early Bird discount of two dollars before Veteran s Day. As always thanks for being a part of the world s largest Veteran s organization: The American Legion. Yours in Legion Service Moe Morton Membership Chairman THE POST DEADLINE The deadline for the August Newsletter is: Friday, July 20th Please your article or information to me on or before the deadline date. Thanks to the Beerman & Tina Shipton, Squid, Dawn & Bob Wade, Carol & Jay Payne and Susan Strayer who helped stuff, fold and address the June Reporter, so I could get it to the Post Office on time. Also thanks to Squid for keeping the mailing labels up to date. (It s a difficult task) I will be addressing the Newsletter on Sunday, July 29th at 12:30 p.m. If you can be there, your help will be appreciated! Doug Lawrence (Editor) (home) (cell) dougl315@verizon.net Michael D. Hartzell Please continue to bring in your unused coupons! The response has been great! You all have kept me very busy, clipping and sorting all the coupons that have been donated. Your old coupons are helping our military families overseas with their budgets as they an be used beyond the expiration dates. Just think of the savings, thanks to our members here at it s amazing! Brokerage Director Registered Representative tel: cell: fax: mail: mhartzell@massmutualbrokerage.com website: tidecreek-fg.com Thanks again to all who are helping, Jan Gately, 144 WESTMINSTER RD REISTERSTOWN, MARYLAND RICK SHANEYBROOK PRESIDENT

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8 AMERICAN LEGION POST # Westminster Road Reisterstown, Maryland Return Service Requested U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 20 Owings Mills, MD JULY 2018 Auxiliary Unit 116 Annual Golf Tournament To be held at Applications available at the Post Sign up NOW! $75.00 entry fee per golfer 8:00 am start Team play- Captains choice Greens Fees Cart Coffee Donuts & Bagels prior to event Hot Dog & Beverage coupons at course Beer & Soda with luncheon after event at American Legion Post 116 For more information Contact Robin Miller Yahoo.com or Your participation supports American Legion Auxiliary Programs