VOODOO NEWS American Legion Post #4 News Winter 2015 Published Quarterly Issue # 20 From Your Commander Kenneth Miller Happy New Year to all members of Post 4, SAL, Riders, Legion Auxiliary and your families. The Early Bird Dinner was well attended, thank you Sharon and all the volunteers that helped her, a very good Turkey Dinner was enjoyed by all. I would like to thank everyone who has donated money to the Building Fund; we have received some generous donations from members. The donations have been notes and the money has been deposited into the Building Fund account. I would also like to thank the people that are not members of our Post who have donated money for the roof repairs. In the spring both roofs will be repaired, we are expecting a repair cost of between $13,000 and $15,000 dollars for the repairs, so every dollar counts. The Veterans Day ceremony at Post 4 was down in attendance this year, those who attended I thank you for remembering our veterans. The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 154 provided the refreshments following the ceremonies at the cemetery, Fire Station in Mt Clemens and American Legion Post 4. I would like to thank the members and non-members who help at all functions that are held at Post 4. Check the Calendar of events in this issue of the Newsletter and come down and support your Post. Stay healthy and safe this winter. 2014-2015 Post 4 Officers Commander Kenneth Miller (248) 762-4134 1st Vice Commander Art Miller 2nd Vice Commander Vacant Finance Officer Dave Martinez Adjutant/ Membership Chairperson August Miele (586)202-0646 Chaplain Steve Essenburg Historian Tim Shosey Sgt. At Arms Mike Parr Executive Committee Therese Wrobel Carl Krager Rich Poole Post 4 Service Officer Byron (BY) Sheats Judge Advocate Vacant Squadron 4 Commander Steve LoCicero (586)-419-3048 Legion Rider Director Bob Schmidt Kenneth Miller, Commander American Legion Post 4 401 N. Groesbeck Hwy Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 Phone: Lounge (586) -469-9271 Hall (586) -840-7582 Website: www.americanlegionpost4mi.com Email: Info@americanlegionpost4mi.com 1
From the Lounge Cold Beer anyone? Come check out our daily specials. Food is available every day until 1 hour before posted close. Support your Lounge and enjoy all that it has to offer. Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Sunday: $1.50 Domestic Beer $1.50 Wine and Well Drinks $1.00 draw night Check lounge for food specials $1.00 Domestic Beer $1.50 Domestic Beer ** All functions are for members and their guests unless otherwise noted** To All Post 4 Members: Our building is in need of repair and updating in several areas, the most critical being both the flat roof over the lounge and the shingled roof over the hall. We are asking our members for donations to the Building Fund to proceed with these repairs. Any donation amount will be greatly appreciated and earmarked for building repairs only. Please identify any donations that are mailed to Post 4 as Building Fund. Also, there is a donation jar in the lounge for cash donations. Thank you for supporting you Post. American Legion Post 4 Executive Board. Let Post 4 be the host for your next event! Our newly redecorated halls can accommodate from 20 to 150 people. Call for our hall rental and catering prices - 586-840-7582 We now have Keno and Wi-Fi Come try your luck on Keno and bring your laptop or tablet and enjoy one of our daily lunch specials. 2
Upcoming Event Upcoming Event February 1, 2015 Food / Prizes Call Post Lounge for more information closer to the date. 586-469-9271 March 17, 2015 11am to 6:30pm Dinners and Sandwiches Call Post Lounge for more information closer to the date. 586-469-9271 Sons of the American Legion Hope everyone had a great Holiday Season, our Squadron is looking forward to an eventful 2015 If you have not paid your 2015 dues you are delinquent and all lounge privileges are suspended. Stop in the lounge and pay your dues. Please note there has been a membership dues increase ages 20 and under $10.00 age 21 and over $24.00. Anyone interested in becoming a member of our squadron can call Squadron Commander Steve LoCicero @ 586-419-3048 or attended a membership meeting in the Post Lounge the 3rd Monday of the month at 6:30 pm. Eligibility Requirements S.A.L. members include males of all ages whose parents or grandparents served in the U.S. military and were eligible for American Legion Membership. Pease remember to support Post 4 lounge and post functions depend on membership support. Squadron upcoming events Feb 28th Euchre Night with Mexican Dinner Euchre sign up 5pm $5 entry fee <entry fee does not include dinner> Mexican Dinner. $9 Tacos, burritos, nachos, rice and beans 6 to 8pm or until we run out Euchre and dinner is open to all members and guests Steve LoCicero Squadron 4 Commander 3
News from the Post Adjutant/ Membership Chairperson 2015 means a new year, new beginnings, and new members. Our future relies on increased membership. This is also a time we look back. The Vietnam War (Conflict) had its beginning 51 years ago. Some of the veterans still need to be welcomed back. Seek out just one of them and bring him or her as your guest to the Legion. They may now be ready to join. Be a recruiter and sign up a new member. Wear a cap that identifies you as a Legionnaire and someone may approach you. Always have your 2015 membership card and a membership application in your wallet or purse. As of January 1 st, staff will be carding everyone in the lounge as you will be required to have your 2015 membership card in order to be served. If you have not renewed, do it today. Department will be sending out renewal notices in January. If you already have your 2015 membership card, please ignore the notice. Remember: as part of your membership, you receive the MILegionnaire (keep in mind that Post 4 is part of the 7 th District and the 3 rd Zone). Our Mike Parr is currently the 7 th District Commander. I had the privilege of serving as the 3 rd Zone Commander last year, the same year that the 3 rd Zone reinstated the Four Chaplains Interfaith Memorial Service (for which I am not taking credit). Brett Holt, past 3 rd Zone Commander, and several Auxiliary members should receive credit for all of the background and work. For those unaware of what this is, please research the Four Chaplains story online. The original event happened on February 3 rd, 1943. If you missed it last year, you have the opportunity again to experience this event. It will be Sunday, February 8 th at American Legion Post 16 (1701 W. Genesee St.) in Lapeer. You can find more information (including the event time) in the MILegionnaire or online. We need to remember these brave heroes and keep their story alive. I strongly encourage you to attend; it will certainly be worth your time and effort. If you cannot attend, at least look up their story. Coming soon: your chance to make a difference at the Post. Nominations for Post 4 Officers for the year 2015-2016 begins at the General Membership meeting February 23. Nominations and acceptance will be March 23. Elections will be April 27 th from noon until 7:00 P.M. We want a full ballet and some choices. I have held every office except Finance and am willing to talk to you about what each office needs of you. A member in good standing and willing to give their best effort is eligible to run for office. Also a member in good standing is eligible to vote...we have 1,094 paid members, yet we are only at 78.47% renewal. Semper Fi, Adjutant Augie Miele From the Web Coordinator: Please keep sending your e-mail addresses. This has helped cut the cost of our snail mailing of the Voodoo News. The new website is up and available, please visit the site for all information and events happening at the Post. The Website Address is: www.americanlegionpost4mi.com If you have any suggestions for the new site, please e-mail us at: Info@americanlegionpost4mi.com www.mtclemensamericanlegionpost4.com American Legion Riders: I would like to thank everyone that supported me and the Post 4 American Legion Riders for the past two years. I would like to welcome your new Director Bob Schmidt and the rest of the new ALR board. The ALR board has a open position for Secretary If anyone is interested, please contact Bob. For more information on the American Legion Riders, please feel free to contact Bob Schmidt at (586) 322-1389. Past Director Tim Shosey 4
January 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Spaghetti Dinner 11 to 6:30 pm Slider Friday/ Karaoke 11 12 Executive Board 13 14 Lounge Committee 5:30pm 15 16 17 Post 4 Steak Out 5pm Honor Guard 18 19 SAL 6:30 ALR 7:30pm 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 General Membership 27 28 29 30 31 5
February 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Super Bowl Party Post 4 Lounge 2 3 4 Spaghetti Dinner 11 to 6:30 pm 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Executive Board meeting Lounge Committee 5:30pm Slider Friday / Karaoke 5:pm 15 16 SAL 6:30pm ALR 7:30pm 17 18 19 Honor Guard 12:30 20 21 Post 4 Steak Out 5pm 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 General Membership SAL Mexican Dinner / Euchre 5pm Post 4 6
Post 4 Patriot Team Honor Guard Mike Parr Commander E-mail: clinton586@aol.com Greetings, Your Post 4 Patriot Team has been very busy this last quarter of the 2014 year. Starting in October we opened up the hockey season in St. Clair Shores newly named ice arena, The Mark Wells Ice Arena. On Friday, the 17th of October, we traveled to New Haven for Armed Forces Night Football game. Four funerals in the month of October to include a trip to Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly. November was also busy, honoring veterans. Ceremonies in Harrison Township, Church of Christ Care Center, Sunrise Assisted Living, Villa Bella Nursing Home, Evangelical Senior Living, Berkley High School, Golden Corral Restaurant and Filippa s Wine Barrell. December we did for the third time Wreaths Across America It was held a Fern Hill Country Club, then moved to Resurrection Cemetery for the ceremony and wreath laying. Only one funeral to report for December. We want the thank ALL our veterans for their service. Post 4 Patriot Team meets every third Thursday at the post. We start at 12:30pm sharp. Always looking for new members to join. Come check us out if you re interested. Commander is Mike (Sarge) Parr 586-612-9780 or clinton586@aol.com. You can also check us out on Facebook. Happy New Year. 7
American Legion Post 4 401 N. Groesbeck Hwy Mt. Clemens, Michigan 48043 Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Permit #390 Mt. Clemens, MI Or Current Resident Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat American Legion Harry Ollrich Post #4 401 N. Groesbeck Hwy. Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 1) 2) 3) 4) 8) 9) Executive Board March 2015 5) Spaghetti Dinner 11 to 6:30 pm OR CURRENT RESIDENT 10) 11) Lounge Committee 5:30pm Activities 12) 6) 13 Slider Friday / Karaoke 5pm 7) 14 15 16 SAL 6:30 ALR 7:30pm 17 St. Patrick's Day Dinner 11am to 6:30pm 18 19 Honor Guard 12:30 1pm / Euchre 20 21 Post 4 Steak Out 5pm 22 23 General Membership meeting 24 25 26 27 28 8 29 30 31