ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Nonprofit org. U.S. Postage PAID Pensacola, FL Permit No. 385 The Victor s Voice COMMANDER John Edens 229-444-3534 ADJUTANT 1ST VICE COMMANDER Tony Hammerling 841-0710 2ND VICE COMMANDER Rick VanNorden 712-2297 3RD VICE COMMANDER Ray Jernigan 748-2933 FINANCE OFFICER VACANT HISTORIAN Robert Stoughton 380-8641 SERGEANT-AT-ARMS Kris Pedersen 904-505-7763 CHAPLAIN Glenn Olson Cell-218-639-9489 SERVICE OFFICER(s) Bob Fretz 850-221-2400 ALR DIRECTOR Alan Getman 850-458-3499 SAL COMMANDER Alan Getman315-868-1786 HOUSE COMMITTEE Hal Eyerly 850-944-7741 Michael Puterbaugh Richard Raborn James Pryon Bill Eastman Lounge Manger Becky Herrington POST LOUNGE 850-455-6111 LADIES AUXILIARY PRESIDENT Edie Harrington 456-8026 CHAPLAIN Pat Van Norden 712-1709 Membership Jana Staples 791-5133 FOR GOD AND COUNTRY APRIL 2016..COMMANDER S COMMENTS Spring came in a little early this year,so enjoy the great weather and be careful with all the Spring Breakers on the roads. The month of March has been good for your Post. Our Sunday Fish Fry had a record number of participates and our St. Patrick s Day meal went over very well. The Ladies Aux bought a beautiful cake for the 97 th birthday of the American Legion THANKS. And then, the Ladies Aux put on a wonderful USO Style Show called Thanks for the Memories that drew in over 150 people into our back Hall. Thanks to Connie Jones for directing and coordinating this show. Thanks to all of our Volunteers that made these three fundraisers a big success for the Post. The Post also had our first nominations for Officers at our last General Meeting. We need more volunteers for officer positions such as House Committee to help run and fix the Post as needed. Just get in touch with one of our current Officers on the left side of this page and we can surely use your help. Second nominations in April and Elections are on 10 May, 2016. Main events and fundraisers for April are the Fish Fry/Auto Show on the first Sunday, the 1 st District Golf Tournament to raise funds for the Boys State program on 14 April, and the ALR (Riders) Fun Run on 23 April. All of these are fundraisers and help is needed for each to make them successful. So if you can spare a few hours, get in touch with an Officer of the Post and let them know you can help. Membership is over 93% but we still need another 70 to sign up to reach our 100% GOAL for the year. Please help us and get a friend to sign up by 30 April. FOR GOD AND COUNTRY..John Edens, e-mail commander@americanlegion240.org
Membership News 1st Vice Tony Hammerling: I would like to congratulate the following new members voted in by the membership Bert W. Allen, Daniel Wallace, Chris Aguayo, Bria McClary, James Egelston, Garrett Spellacy, Larry Orrell, Victoria Taylor, Jacob Jasiewicz, Megan Curry, Derek Miller, Robert Taylor, Michael McGreevy, Terrance Pfeiffer, Michael Fitzgerald, Steven Fried, William Trushel & Gordon Hirokawa. We are at 93% of our goal of 938. Please get your dues in as soon as possible. If you change your address or phone number, please let us know. Post Finance Officer position has become vacant, if interested, see Post Commander. POST ELECTIONS for 2016-2017 will be held at May s membership mtg, nominations will be accepted at April s and May s meetings. Our newsletter(victor s Voice) is now on our website www.americanlegion240.org. If anyone has any questions or comments, fell free to contact me @ 850-841- 0710 or Post email at adjutant@americanlegion.org. Tony Hammerling, Adjutant, 1st Vice CDR and Membership Chairman. 2 nd Vice Cdr- Rick VanNorden On April 17th at 3pm in the lounge, a jam session. All musicians welcome. Lets show case your talents and have some fun. St. Patrick s dinner was a huge success, thank you.,. Auxiliary. Auxiliary By-Laws have been changed. We now have 1 (one) meeting per month. Our meeting is on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, with the executive committee beginning @ 6:00 PM and our regular meeting @ 6:30 PM. Elections are in May. Come out and support your Auxiliary by running for an office or by voting for your favorite candidate. On behalf of the Family of Jim Fournier and myself, we are inviting everyone to his Celebration of Life on April 23rd at 1: 00 PM at Post#240. You may bring a covered dish, an appetizer or a desert if you would like. Please try to come. For God and Country, Edie Herrington President, Unit #240 Son s of American Legion Alan Getman, Squadron 240 Commander SONS@americanlegion240.org- Hello SAL and Legion Family. Our membership is at 80%. Come and get your new card. Our next meeting will be at 7:00PM., at this meeting we will have nominations of officers for 2016-2017 year. Elections will be at our May meeting. Thanks to everyone who participated in the Ham shoot. It was a success.
Legion Rider News Hello Riders Membership and meetings seem to be doing well. Our next big ride will be 23 April to benefit homeless veterans of Pensacola. Registration at 9:00AM. Our next meeting will be 10 April at 1:00PM. At this meeting we will have nominations of officers for 2016-2017 year. Please attend. Round robin style ride in April more info to come. For God and Country, Alan Getman Director ALR 240 alan.getman73@gmail.com ************POST EVENTS********* Finance officer position is vacant see Cdr John Edens Apr 3 Fish Fry/Cruise in 1 3PM Apr 14 - Boys State Golf Tournament 8AM Apr 17 JAM Session 3 PM Apr 23 ALR ride for Homeless Vets Post 240 BINGO Post 240 Wednesday Night Bingo continues to do well. Thanks again to all Bingo Volunteers who make this program work. REMEMBER, our Bingo is open to the PUBLIC. So, get your friends to come out. There are at least 6, $250.00 -- Jack Pots every Bingo night and most regular games are $50.00 winners. Bingo starts at 6 pm with warm-up games, and the main games start at 7pm. Come join in the Fun -- bring a neighbor. John Edens - Bingo Chairman Outside Activities 3 rd Vice Cdr Our next Fish Fry/Cruise in(car show)(weather permitting) will be held on APR 3, 2016. Starts at 1:00pm till 3:00pm. Thanks to all those who support this event and all the workers. For God and Country Ray Jernigan For God and Country POOL Thursday 3 7PM & Saturday 1 5PM. We need more players, come out and join the fun. Contact Stu Baker 292-9215 Webmaster needed Anyone interested in becoming the Post s webmaster please contact Cdr John Eden.
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