AMERICAN LEGION CLINTON POST 259 9122 Piscataway Road FOR GOD AND COUNTRY... Clinton, Maryland 20735 (301) 868-2550 Haywood V. Moss Commander Web Site: post259.org June Charles Lewis - Editor 2014 COMMANDER MESSAGE NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR GULF WAR ILLNESS VETERANS: The Department of Defense, Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs approved this study. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the ability of rehabilitative therapy to decrease the symptoms, and improve the quality of life of Gulf War Veterans, who suffer from Gulf War Illness. For more Information, Contact: ClinicalTrials.gov. Identifier: NCTO01672710. SERIVICE OFFICER REPORT: Robert White is seeking help on a project to help meet some of the needs of the homeless veterans in the Tri-County area. You can contact him directly for additional information at mailto:ethwr2@verizon.net. OPERATION CARE: Joyce Ammen is the POC for Operation Care. She can provide food and other items to veterans. If you know of any veteran in need, they can contact her at Bus-703-888-3110 or Mobile-571-889-5325. UPCOMING EVENTS: June 11, 2014 American Legion Golf Tournament Joint Base Andrews June 21, 2014 Joint Installation of Officers Legion Post JOINT INSTALLATION CEREMONIES: The Post will hold our Joint Installation Ceremonies on Saturday, June 21, 2014. Cocktail hour will start at 5:00 P.M., Dinner at 6:00 P.M., and installation at 7:00 P.M. If you wish to attend the ceremonies you are asked to sign the list located at the canteen bar. It is important that you sign up to allow us to inform the caterer how many to expect for dinner. GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING CHANGE: Officers and members of Clinton Post 259, Our June meeting has been changed from Monday, June 23, 2014 to Tuesday, June 24, 2014. MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY: The Memorial Day Ceremony was well attended. The lunch prepared by our house manager Diane Miller, was excellent, and enjoyed by all. I would like to wholeheartedly thank her for her efforts. Our
guest speaker, Dr. Vincent L. Moss gave an outstanding presentation. A.N.E.C. Ed White addressed the Post with a very informative speech containing a wealth of knowledge. I would like to thank everyone who took part in this extraordinary event. In Legion Service for God and Country, Haywood V. Moss Commander 2014-2015 Election Results Commander Jerald Thompson 1 st Vice Commander Gary Gifford 2 nd Vice Commander Matthews Garofalo 3 rd Vice Commander Lamont Gibson Finance Officer Vacant Judge Advocate Elbert White Chaplain Tom Treichel Service Officer James Woodland Historian Charles Lewis Sgt At Arms John Jackson Executive Committee Murray Hall Executive Committee Joe Morgan Executive Committee Elgin Reid New Members Name Service War Era Clifford Hutcheson USAF Viet Nam Dexter Lindsey USCG Panama Michael A. Douglas USA Viet Nam Tijuana Hannibal USAF Persian Gulf Curtis Thompson USN Persian Gulf Anthony L. Hinnant USAF Viet Nam Ronald A. Silva USA Viet Nam David C. Terry USAF Lebanon/Grenada Deborah T. Miller USAF Persian Gulf Clarence E. Sanders USMC Viet Nam Joseph E. Spriggs USA Viet Nam Willie Jones USA Viet Nam Paul L. Miller USN Viet Nam
Post Officers 2014 2015 Event Upcoming Events Leader Commander Jerald Thompson Installation - June 2015 - Outgoing Commander 1 st Vice Commander Gary Gifford S.A.L. 259 Golf Tournament Sept 2014 S.A.L. 2 nd Vice Commander Matthews Garofalo Veteran s Day Service Nov 2014 Auxiliary Unit 3 rd Vice Commander Lamont Gibson Adult Christmas Party Dec 2014 - Legion Adjutant Robert A. Wilson Children Christmas Party Dec 2014 Legion Assistant Adjutant Vacant Super Bowl Party Feb 2015 - Legion Judge Advocate Elbert ED White St. Patrick Day Dinner Mar 2015 Legion Service Officer James Woodland Memorial Day May 2015 - Legion Finance Officer Vacant Flag Day June 2015 - Legion Assistant Finance Officer Vacant AL Golf Tournament June 2015 - Legion Historian Charles Lewis Crab Feast September, 2014 - Legion Chaplain Thomas Treichel Thanksgiving Feast November 2014 - Legion Sgt At Arms John Jackson Executive Committee Murray Hall Elgin Reid Joseph Morgan National Executive Committee Elbert D. White Alternate National Executive Committeeman The American Legion Clinton Post 259 9122 Piscataway Road Clinton, Maryland 20735 Phone: 301-868-2550 Website: www.post259.org Clinton Post 259 Newsletter is published monthly on Post 259 website We welcome your news, ideas, suggestions, comments or questions for future issues. Drop them off at the Post Attention Newsletter Editor Or forward to Clewis4544@aol.com We need your assistance, let us know of any our members who are sick or in the hospital Please call (301) 868-2550 If you have moved, please contact the Post with your new address
Auxiliary Officers Legion Rider Officers S.A.L. Officers President: Freida Skaggs Director: Larry Doc McBean Commander: Gary Castleman Vice President: Verna Thompson Asst. Director: Donald Ennis 1 st Vice: Dave Desmarais Secretary :Brie O Neal Secretary: Brie O Neal 2 nd Vice: David Hutchinson Treasurer: Antoinette Carr Treasurer: Peggye McBean Finance Officer: Historian: Vivian Boyd Chaplain: James Burrows Sgt At Arms: Robert (Todd) Harding Chaplain: Mary Thomas Road Captain:Murray Hall Adjutant: Rich A. Walsh Jr. Sgt At Arm:Ruth King Safety Officer: Robin Lindsey Historian: Robert Reds Aliff Gold Star: Mickey McKitrick Chaplain: Gary GJ Shafer Advisor: Elizabeth White Ginger Latimer Judith Woodland Have You Paid Your 2014 Dues? Advisor: Jim Cox George Bucklew Drop them in the mail or drop them off at the Post The cost for renewal is $30.00 Renew Now Please give us your e-mail address Need Help in Obtaining Benefits and/or Medical Care Don t Go It Alone Contact American Legion Post 259 Service Officer James R. Woodland Home: 301 283-6451 Cell: 301 283-5047 E-Mail: jamesr.woodland@yahoo.com You are not alone
CHARLOTTE HALL Post 259 held their monthly BINGO program at the home on 14 May 2014. Al Elmond and Bob Levendusky were the post 259 volunteers with much appreciated help from Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Whitworth and volunteer Joan Vogel. Thanks to the Auxiliary for providing the snacks for the evening. The next BINGO will be 11 June 2014. Pictures this month feature bearded Iris flowers growing in a swampy part of Coole Springs stream; Coole Springs flowing from the ground; Coole Springs sign; volunteer Chuck Whitworth helping resident Harvey Greene; volunteer Joan Vogel helping resident Joseph Golis; and resident 99 year old Conrad Babe Lederer who is a WWII Navy veteran and just turned 99 on 18 May. Helping hands are always welcome. The rewards are priceless from a very grateful group of heroes. Al Elmond
Auxiliary Officers Legion Rider Officers S.A.L. Officers President: Rose Butler Director: Larry Doc McBean Commander: Gary Castleman Vice President: Judith Woodland Asst. Director: Donald Ennis 1 st Vice: Dave Desmarais Secretary :Freida Skaggs Secretary: Brie O Neal 2 nd Vice: David Hutchinson Treasurer: Antoinette Carr Treasurer: Peggye McBean Finance Officer: Historian: Vivian Boyd Chaplain: James Burrows Sgt At Arms: Robert (Todd) Harding Chaplain: Sharon Franklin Road Captain:Murray Hall Adjutant: Rich A. Walsh Jr. Sgt At Arm:Ruth King Safety Officer: Robin Lindsey Historian: Robert Reds Aliff Gold Star: Mickey McKitrick Advisor: Liz White Verna Thompson Barbara Theesen Have You Paid Your 2014 Dues? Chaplain: Gary GJ Shafer Advisor: Jim Cox George Bucklew Drop them in the mail or drop them off at the Post The cost for renewal is $30.00 Renew Now Please give us your e-mail address Need Help in Obtaining Benefits and/or Medical Care Don t Go It Alone Contact American Legion Post 259 Service Officer James R. Woodland Home: 301 283-6451 Cell: 301 283-5047 E-Mail: jamesr.woodland@yahoo.com You are not alone
Post 259 Legion Riders Post 259 Legion Riders supported the WW II Honor Flight arrival at Reagan National Airport. The World War II Honor Flight arrived from Huntington, West Virginia.
JUNE 2014 ACTIVITY CALENDAR Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 st 2 nd SAL Meeting 7:00PM 3rd 5 th 6 th 7 th 4 th Shrimp Night 5:30PM until 7:30PM Pinochle Bingo Early Bird 7:15PM 8 th 9 th Auxiliary Meeting 6:30PM 10 th 11 th Shrimp Night 5:30PM until 7:30PM Pinochle 12 th 13 th Bingo Early Bird 7:15PM 14 th Flag Day 15th Father s Day 16 th Exec Comm Meeting 6:30PM 17 th 18 th Shrimp Night 5:30PM until 7:30PM Pinochle 19 th 20 th Bingo Early Bird 7:15PM 21 st Joint Installation 5:00PM 22 nd 23 rd 24 th Dinner at 6:30PM General Membership Meeting at 7:30PM 25 th Shrimp Night 5:30PM until 7:30PM Pinochle 26 th 27th Bingo Early Bird 7:15PM 28 th 29 th 30 th
On the weekend of April 26, 2014 members from The American Legion Post 259 family, VFW Family & other community volunteers volunteered their time for P.G. County Christmas-In-April program. We built a 57 foot long handicap ramp, installed two sets of flood lights for the ramp, re-leveled the pavers at the back door landing & performed house cleaning. We had a total of 14 volunteers with a total of 148 volunteer man hours performing the tasks for the home owner. The necessary funding for this project came from donations by organizations, businesses and individual. These donations were used to purchase the material for the Christmas-In-April house # 32, food and beverages for all the volunteers. The material cost for this project came to approximately $1293.00. A big thank you goes to the following for a wonderful job that they did while representing P. G. County Christmas-In-April program &The American Legion. Community Volunteers: Tim Colborn, Jim Carpenter, Bob Clark, Mike Jenkins, George Friedley & Ophelia Swain Ladies Aux.Unit 259: Sara Bucklew, Dee Letcher (Co Captain) & Sheri Tuma Sons of the American Legion Squadron 259: Dave Desmarais, David Hutchinson & Little David Hutchinson VFW 9376 Men Aux. President & S.A.L. Member: Wayne Berbig The S.A.L. held their annual Mother s Day Breakfast again this year and as always it was a huge success. We would to thank everyone that came to support the S.A.L.. Respectfully, Gary Castleman Gary Castleman Prince Georges County Christmas-In-April House Captain S.A.L. 259 Commander
POST 259 BASEBALL TEAM Congratulation to American Legion Post 259 for entering a Baseball Team within the 2014 Legion Baseball. The team is comprised of players from five (5) high schools; namely: Frederick Douglass High School Upper Marlboro, MD Gwynn Park High School Brandywine, MD Friendly High School Fort Washington, MD Dr. Henry A. Wise High School Upper Marlboro, MD Suitland High School Suitland, MD Andy Neal from Frederick Douglas High School will coach the team Now we need your support please plan and attend the team home games which will be played at Gwynn Park High located at 13800 Brandywine Road in Brandywine, MD 20613. DATE OPPONENT TIME FIELD 06/03/14 Tuesday Away @ Calvert 6:00PM Huntingtown HS 06/04/14 Thursday Away @ St. Mary s 7:00PM Chancellor Run Park 06/06/14 Friday Home vs St. Mary s 6:00PM Gwynn Park HS 06/10/14 Tuesday Home vs Greenbelt 6:00PM Gwynn Park HS 06/11/14 Wednesday Away @ La Plata 6:00PM La Plata HS 06/12/14 Thursday Away @ Lacky 6:00PM Lacky HS 06/13/14 Friday Away @ St Mary 7:00PM Chancellors Run Park 06/14/14 Saturday Home vs Bowie 6:00PM Gwynn Park HS 06/17/14 Tuesday Home vs Calvert 6:00PM Gwynn Park HS 06/24/14 Tuesday Home vs La Plata 6:00PM Gwynn Park HS 06/26/14 Thursday Away @ Greenbelt 6:00PM Riverdale Rec 06/27/14 Friday Home vs Lacky 6:00PM Gwynn Park HS 07/01/14 Tuesday Home vs Bowie 6:00PM Gwynn Park HS 07/08/14 Tuesday Home vs Calvert 6:00PM Gwynn Park HS 07/14/14 Monday Away @ Lacky 6:00PM Lacky HS 07/15/14 Tuesday Away @ La Plata 6:00PM La Plata HS 07/17/14 Thursday Home vs Greenbelt 6:00PM Gwynn Park HS 07/19/14 Saturday Away @ Lacky 6:00PM Lacky HS 07/22/14 Tuesday Away @ Bowie 6:30PM Jericho Park