Shaddrick Labeau Post 303 Fridley American Legion-Auxiliary-SAL-Riders VOLUME 6 ISSUE 6 July-August 2018 A publication of the Fridley American Legion Post 303 Memorial Day Remembering those who paid the ultimate price while defending our nation over the years were remembered at numerous ceremonies across the nation during the Memorial Day weekend May 26-28. Our Post was very busy as we participated in 4 ceremonies this year. Saturday we were at Morningside Memorial Gardens in Fridley and Bunker Hills Park Veterans Memorial in Anoka. Monday we co-hosted ceremonies in Fridley at Sacred Heart Polish National Catholic Cemetery and Islands of Peace Memorial Park with the Fridley VFW. The VFW served a light lunch after the events at their post. Special thanks to the Fridley Fire Department for raising the service flags at the Islands of Peace ceremony. Fridley family members who were read off at Island of Peace Legion Auxiliary John Banholzer Stanley Kowalski Jan Thureen Larry Hanson Donald Strasser Gladys Aumock Ed Breitenfeldt Florus Robeck Victoria Matthias Reeve Webster Harmon Goldberg Earl Steen James Ehlert Roland Theiler Herbert Hanson
Legion Commander Mike Doolittle I would like to thank all of you for your support. We as members will strive to make 303 a top-notch Legion. I would like to thank Kevin for all his assistance as we transfer from one commander to another. I would also like to thank you, the members, for your comments and suggestions on the direction of our club. And a special thanks to Bonnie as I am sure she will make walk straight and narrow. We will all walk down one path positively to achieve our goal, there is one word that does not exist in the 303 vocabulary, negativity. We will have our differences but we will resolve those together and down our path together, positively. This club belongs to the members and together we can make it great. You run the club, get motivated. Auxiliary President Bonnie Eells Well summer is finally here at last. Hope everyone has a really great summer and that it s not to busy to enjoy. I want to thank all of the volunteers that help out at the Legion no matter if it was once or every time you turn around. We would not be if it wasn t for all the help we get. If you haven t volunteered, we would love to have you on board with us. It s work but it is also fun. The Steak Fry is doing fantastic as is the Omelet Breakfast. Spring Lake Park Tower Days and Fridley 49ers, parades went very well. Hope you got to get out and see them. District Convention will be over by the time this is out. Department Convention is in July. Auxiliary made goal with our membership this year and thank you to all that paid their dues. If you haven t paid, please do so now or you will lose the years you have accumulated. Also remember that our meetings will be on the first Tuesday of each month starting in August. Auxiliary does not meet in July And August. But for anyone interested in being on a planning committee for fund raising, we will meet the first Tuesday in August at 7pm same as our regular meeting time. Everyone have a great Summer and don t forget to thank a Veteran. We have our Freedom because of them. Our web site is: FridleyALA.org E-Mail: FridleyALA@gmail.com Facebook: Facebook.com/FridleyALA Chaplain Malcolm Watson On july 4th we celebrate Independence Day, when the 13 colonies declared their severance of the ties to Great Britain. They set forth in great detail the justification for their decision. In reading over my fathers immigration papers in the spring of 1900, he had to renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Potentate, State of Sovereignty, and particularly all allegiance and fidelity which I owe to the King of Great Britain (Ireland was a part of the British Empire in 1900). Seventy three years ago Germany had surrendered and the Japanese leaders met with us to discuss ending the wr with them. They flatly refused to consider unconditional surrender and returned to Japan and told their people to prepare to give their lives for their country. They were ready to repel our invasion which was designated Operation Downfall, schedules for November 1, 1945. In August, President Truman authorized the use of the Atomic bomb, hitting both Japanese supply bases at Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The terrible destructive power of this weapon convinced the Japanese High Command that further conflict was hopeless. A surrender was arranged for ending WWII. Our troop s ships were re-designated Operation Magic Carpet and we began transporting our men back to the states. After World War I the League of Nations sought reparations against our defeated enemies. This resulted in a terrible resentment, laying the groundwork for World War II. This time, in 1945, we brought construction crews to help Germany and Japan recover from the ravages of war. Our former enemies became our friends as a result of our Christian Love for our fellow man. May God Continue to Bless America Page 2
Anoka County Veterans Service Center. The phone number changed about a year ago. Please note the their new number 763-324-4500 to get a hold on John, Laura or any of the other service representatives Blood Drive Our Legion is sponsoring a blood drive on Tuesday July 17 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 in our hall. Sigh up at the post or just stop by. The last drive netted 9 family members donation blood. Legion family members are reminded that per city of Fridley liquor laws, all members must sign in the guest sheets each day you are present in the building. This includes our post number printing 303 under post # so you are not counted as a guest of the commander. District Events July 19-21 Department Convention Rochester Aug 23-30 National Convention Minneapolis 2018 National Convention in Minneapolis Aug Friday 24 thru Thursday 30. Parade in Sunday Aug 26 at 4:00. Show your legion pride as MN s goal is to have 1,000 U.S.A. Flags either along the parade route or carried by legion family members in the parade itself. Parade route is down Nicolette Mall from 5th St to Minneapolis Convention Center. MN delegation is last since we are the host state. MN Caucus is Monday morning with committees meeting Sat thru Mon. Convention Sessions are Tues thru Thurs. Congratulations to Convention Delegates representing Fridley Post 303: Paul Orson, 10th District Commander and Sandy Locker, 10th District President. Robert Locker is 10th district alternate. The parade is the must see item to see if you are able to get to it. Be prepared as it will be about 2 hours long before our state delegation passes the reviewing stand at Nicollet and 12th St. July and August Meetings Reminder that the Auxiliary does not meet in July or August. Post membership meetings will not have the normal light meal prior to them in Flag etiquette Remember to proudly fly your flag daily, but especially on the following days. July 4 Independence Day July 27 Korean War Armistice Day August 4 Coast Guard Day Do you want to keep connected to what is going on within the American Legion Family? Legion, Auxiliary, SAL and Riders. Here are the website addresses for the 10th District, Department of Minnesota and National Organization. mntenthdistrict.org mnala.org alaforveterans.org SAL Commander Jim Hennessey Summer is finally here graduations, weddings, parades, family gatherings, motorcycle riding, camping, golf, and many others. Speaking of golf, this is the time of year when we start planning for the SAL annual golf tournament in September. This year the date is September 30th. This may be a little later than normal, but we work around the Vikings schedule. The entry fee will remain at $60 even if the location changes. We are always looking for hole sponsors ($50) and prizes so your help would be greatly appreciated. Tell your friends to mark the calendar. There will not be a SAL meeting in July and August. Jim Legion Riders Director Dan Freund Greetings from your ALR. Summer is heating up. The Riders have already participated in various rides, events and parades, including the Tower Days Parade and the 49er Days Parade. One of the largest, of many causes that the Riders support is the Legacy Scholarship Fund. Last year the Minnesota Riders contributed $200,000. The Riders will again participate in the Minnesota Legacy Ride. Minnesota has consistently been the largest contributor in the Nation and we aim to keep up the tradition this year, especially since the 100 th anniversary convention is in Minnesota. This year the Minnesota Legacy Scholarship Fund goal is $250,000. The MN Legacy Run starts with the kick-off party at the Forest Lake Legion on the Aug 2 nd and ending Sunday Aug 12that the Anoka Legion. We always welcome new Riders and Supporters. You don t have to own a Motorcycle to become a Supporter. If you or anyone you know is interested in joining the Riders please let us know. A digital copy will be posted on our web site at www.fridleylegion.org, on face book at FridleyAmericanLegion.Post303 and mylegion.org. VOLUME 6 ISSUE 6 Page 3
Gambling Donations May $10,904.68 1. Anoka County Property Tax $5,899.68 2. Memorial Day Speakers $100 3. Fridley High School All Night party $250 4. Columbia Hieghts All Night party $250 5. Spring Lake Park All Night Party $250 6. Fridley 49er Day Ambassador $250 7. Eagles Healing Nest Riders $1,000 8. Titino Grace Legion Baseball $705 9. Msp Veterans Home Luncheon $200 10. Water Pipe Replacement (A-22) $2,000 June$4,154.18 1. NAC (A-22) $1,300 2. Fridley 49er Days Festival $1,000 3. Twin City Flag Service $1,000 4. MMC (A-22) $854.18 The listed donations are for informal purposes only. Please see the monthly gambling tax return filed with the MN Department of Revenue for the official copy. Post Gambling Office has copy on file. Current Friday Bar Bands 7:30 start July 6 July 13 July 20 July 27 August 3 August 10 August 17 August 24 Call Post for updates Bar Manager Steven Zopfi Beat the heat and come on into our cool, temperature wise, facility and enjoy your favorite beverage. MN Twins fans, come cheer on your team this season. Chartable Gambling Manager Rick Miezwa Hello All Summer has come and everyone enjoys the beauty that our great country has to offer. We thank our service members and vets and there families for the sacrifices they give for our freedom. Your continued support of Gambling helps us to support our Vets and our community, and is very much appreciated. Have a safe and happy 4th of July and remember to thank a vet for there service TAPS Clyde Godfrey June Membership Legion Family The January renewal notice is the last one from National for the 2018 membership year BUT unfortunately there was a glitch in the program as Fridley was 1 of 193 Posts across MN that the price reverted back to prior level. Our current membership is $45 but we reverted back to the $40 level we were at before we raised the price to cover the $5 increase National implemented January 2016. Department MN followed with a $3 increase July 2016 and District $1 July 2017. We currently stand at 337 current members of our 412 goal for 82.0% which is way short of the 85% for March 14th.. There are roughly 100 members that have not renewed form last year thus you are delinquent. Some of the Legion programs like hospitalization and emergency funds you are not eligible for since you have renewed your membership. Thanks to all of you who have renewed for 2018. Merle Augustson Another Membership year is almost half way completed. We are at 65.8 % but this leaves 1/3 of tour 2017 members that still have not paid their dues for 2018. Dues can be paid for at the Legion, through the mail, or on line at alaforveterans.org/membership. Let's work together to make this another 100% participation year. Jackie Reinking Our squadron goal this year is 61 members, yet there are over 20 that have not renewed. Please take the time and renew. Talk to your friends about joining our Legion and SAL Tim Muller 2018 Membership totals As of 22 Apr 2108 Legion 364/412= 88.4% Auxiliary 219/219 =100.0% SAL 63/61 = 103.3% Membership Director Dan Freund, 1 st Vice President Jackie Reinking and 1 st Vice Commander Tim Mueller. Remember, everyone is a recruiter for the Legion family Marino s Membership meeting meal $3.00 No Meals in July and August Page 4
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Post Meeting 7:30 3 4 Independence Day Anoka flag 7:00am 5 6 Band 8:00 7 8 Omelet Breakfast 8:30 AM-12:00 pm 9 pm 10 Bacon Spins 5:30 11 12 Riders Meeting 7:00 13 Band 8:00 14 15 16 Social Club Committee 5:00 pm 17 Blood Drive 11:00 AM 5:00 18 19 20 Aux Steak/Fish fry 5:30 Band 8 21 Department Convention 22 23 24 Bacon Spin 5:30 pm 25 Band 8:00 26 27 Band 8:00 28 29 30 31 Gambling Opns 6:30 Executive Board 7:30 1 2 3 Band 8:00 4 5 6 7 Post Meeting 7:00 New date 8 Golden Living Health Care Center Bingo-7:00 9 10 Band 8:00 11 12 Omelet Breakfast 8:30 AM-12:00 13 14 Bacon Spins 5:30 15 16 SAL meeting 6:00 Riders Meeting 7:00 17 Aux Steak/Fish fry 5:30 Band 8:00 18 19 20 Social Club Committee 5:00 21 22 23 24 Band 8:00 25 26 27 28 Bacon Spins 5:30 pm Gambling Opns 6:30 Executive Board 7:30 National Convention Minneapolis 29 30 July August 2018 VOLUME 6 ISSUE 6 Page 5
Parades Fridley and Spring Lake Park The Fridley Legion Family participated in both the June th Spring Lake Park Tower Days and June 16th Fridley 49er Days Parades this year. Four Riders rode their bike in Tower Days while 2-6 family members passed out almost 180 pounds of candy. Fridley Ambassadors float followed us and our legion sponsored ambassador is pictured with Commander Tikkanen and Adjutant Orson. 10th District Convention was held May 16 by Clearwater Post 323. Fridley was represented by 5 legion and 9 Auxiliary members. Congratulations to Paul Orson being elected 10th District Commander and Sandy Locker being elected 10 District President. Bob Locker was elected Anoka- Chisago Vice Commander Great meal for the low price of $9.00. Our goal is to serve 200 in the next couple Membership meeting date change The membership meeting night will change to the first Tuesday night at 7:00 starting with the August 7, 2018 legion meeting. The light meal will stay at 6:30 and resume with the September meeting Both the Legion And Auxiliary Membership discussed and voted at the April membership meeting to move the meeting night. Fridley Auxiliary is trying to connect with the younger crowd so has started new social media sites the end of 2017. Information on all 4 family entities can be found on the below sites. Facebook.comFridleyALA FridleyALA@gmail.com www.fridleyala.org Your 2016 Officers for Post, Auxiliary, SAL and Riders Post Auxiliary SAL Riders Commander Mike Doolittle President Bonnie Eells Commander Jim Hennessey Director Dan Freund 1st Vice Dan Freund 1st Vice Jackie Reinking 1st Vice Tim Mueller Asst Director Dave Swanson 2nd Vice Jeff Dewanz 2nd Vice Ann Herrin 2nd Vice Ed Matthes Membership Don Guilickson Adjutant Paul Orson Secretary Anita Costello Adjutant Russell Bell Secretary Chris Bell Chaplain Malcolm Watson Chaplain Dorothy Jacobson Chaplain Wayne Holcombe Ride Captian Russell Bell Finance Robert Locker Treasurer Kathy Bourdeaux Finance Tom Miller Treasure Lori Swanson Sergeant at Arms Ray Hegna Sergeant at Arms Sandy Locker Sergeant at Arms Dave Knollmaier Sergeant at Arms Robert Perry Page 6
Voiture 1281 Ritual team installed the 2018-19 Fridley Legion Family leadership teams at the June 5 membership meeting. Those installed include Commander/President/Director, Adjutant/Secretary, 1st/2nd/3rd Vice, Chaplain, Sergeant-at-Arms, Finance/Treasury and Historian for the Legion, Auxiliary, Sons of American Legion and Riders. Legion Commander Kevin Tikkanen was retired and our new commander Mike Doolittle was installed and was joined by SAL Commander Jim Hennessey and Riders Director Dan Freund holding the gavel by Voiture MC James Copher. President Bonnie Eells was reinstalled by Dorothy Hegna. Gambling manager Rick Miezwa presented Kevin Tikkanen a Commanders Award plaque for his 3 years, 2015-2018 as Commander. 2018-2019 Membership Renewal Form NAME ADDRESS CITY/STATE ZIP TELEPHONE ID # EMAIL Remember: If you pay your dues at the bar you are entitled to a free drink! 2018 Dues schedule Legion $45 Auxiliary $25 Juniors $5 SAL $16 SAL Dual $10 Riders $ 20 Riders Supporter $10 Please circle group you are paying for. Page 7
Shaddrick LaBeau American Legion Post 303 7365 Central Avenue NE Fridley, MN 55432 763-784-9824 NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID TWIN CITIES, MN PERMIT NO. 4190 Address Service requested Marino s Italian Restaurant at 303 Mon-Fri 11 AM-2 Wed-Thurs 5 8 Fri 5 9 Sat 8 AM -2 763-786-0920 Omelet Breakfast 8:30 AM-12:00 Sunday July 8 and August 12, 2018. (2nd Sunday of month) You pick your ingredients for 3 egg omelet, hash brown, toast, milk, orange juice and coffee. Eggs Benedict available instead. $9 at the door, kids 5 and under eat free. This Newsletter is published by Shaddrick-LaBeau / Fridley American Legion Post 303 7365 Central Ave NE Fridley, MN 55432 Editor Paul Orson Only members of Post 303, Unit 303, Squadron 303, Riders 303 and other authorized persons are entitled to receive this publication. Need Assistance for Veterans Benefit Information Contact Anoka County Veterans Service Office, Government Center Room 216 2100 3rd Avenue Anoka, MN 55303-2265 phone 763/324-4500 John Kriesel CVSO-Director ** note new phone number ** Hall Rentals Rentals Discounts for Members Save We can meet your Weddings, Anniversaries, Banquets, Birthdays, meetings, dances and Special Events requirements Call Steve Zopfi for more information 763-784-9824 We are a Minnesota Lottery Dealer. Buy your winning scratch-offs from us. Charitable Gambling License 00001-004