BULLETIN SEPTEMBER 2018

VETERAN CORPS, 69TH REGIMENT, INC. THE FIGHTING SIXTY NINTH PO BOX 48 MASSAPEQUA PARK NEW YORK 11762 TELEPHONE (516) 662-9917 E-MAIL THE69VETERANS@GMAIL.COM REGIMENT WEB SITE WWW.THE69THVETERANSCORPS.COM ORGANIZED 1874 INCORPORATED 1918 BULLETIN SEPTEMBER 2018 Veteran Corps Meetings Schedule: Veteran Corps 69 th Regiment Mission Statement The mission of the Veteran Corps 69 th Regiment is to preserve and expound the history and traditions of the Regiment, to provide a venue to inform and foster camaraderie among veterans of the 69 th, and to assist the Commander of the active unit with the morale and welfare of the soldiers and their families. Executive Board: Executive Board will meet on the 2 nd Tuesday of each month at 1930 Hours IMPORTANT NOTICE: Sunday Membership Meetings CHANGED SCHEDULE: Until further notice membership meetings will be held 3 times a year: Next Membership meeting is 12/16/18 Location: Wolfe Tone s Pub - 37 E 29TH ST, NEW YORK, NY Meeting Date Day Time Exec Board of Officers 10/9/18 Tuesday 7:00pm Exec Board of Officers 11/13/18 Tuesday 7:00pm Exec Board of Officers 12/11/18 Tuesday 7:00pm Full Membership Meeting 12/16/18 Sunday 1:00pm All members are invited and encouraged to join us at the Tuesday Executive Board Meetings! Note time change to 7pm! 1

COMMANDER S REPORT: Tom Fitzsimmons Armory Update: The latest report on the lead problem at the armory is that the bids for the cleanup will be submitted in the near future. After the contracts are awarded the cleanup will start and from what we know now it will be a complete cleanup of the entire armory. My guess is that it will be 2021/2022 before we can again enter the armory. The Executive Board continues to meet every month but we do miss the General Membership attending the monthly meetings. On that note we would appreciate a strong attendance at the December Meeting (12/16/18) where we have our elections and Christmas Party at Wolfe Tones Pub. Two other events where your attendance will be appreciated is St. Patrick's Day and also the Annual Makin Day Dinner. Makin Day Dinner Friday, 11/2/18: The Makin Day Dinner that is the traditional event celebrating the first combat in WW II. The Makin Day Dinner will take place on Friday, November 2, 2018. We have gone to contract with the Masonic Hall again this year An invitation is attached to this Bulletin, please read it and follow up by attending. I again mention the Makin Day Dinner being held at the Masonic Hall. There were some logistical problems last year but Captains Michael Clifford and Dennis Tierney of the active battalion were of great assistance in solving them and I am sure they will be of assistance again this year. Paying at the door becomes a problem as the building security must receive a roster of those attending 48 hours prior to the event. The best way is to submit your invitation with your check as soon as possible. Also you must identify any guest you may invite by their name, not as a guest of yours by using your name. Due to parking in the area around Masonic Hall we will again seek permission to assemble at the armory and shuttle bus those attending to Masonic Hall. More information in next Bulletin. We will starts accepting reservations and payments upon receiving this Bulletin. You can also make your payment using Pay Pal see the Web Sight WWW.THE69THVETERANSCORPS.COM Logan Duffy Rifle Match Saturday, 9/15/18 - Results: The Logan-Duffy Rifle Match between the 182 nd Inf and the 69 th Inf, a competition that date back to the 1930 s was held on September 15 th, 2018 and hosted by the 182 nd infantry, MAARNG and conducted at Ft. Devens. MA. Representing the Veteran Corps were Executive Board members Jose A. Flores and John Gundy. 2

The results of the match was the 182nd Inf won the match and the 69th came in a close second. The Veteran Corps, 69th Regiment sends its congratulations to the 182nd Infantry and expresses its appreciation for the time and effort for the members of the 69th shooting team. 69 th Infantry 182 nd infantry, MAARNG 3

ANNUAL DUES and 50/50 Drawings: 50/50 Drawings: Annual Membership Dues 2018 = $10.00 Our dues, though only $10.00 per year, are an important part of our yearly budget. The dues, supplemented by those who participate in our 50/50 drawings, provide the funds that make this Bulletin possible. Month 1 st Place 2 nd Place September John Gundy Justiniano Robles Letters, Emails, and Conversations: Robert Bracken: Bob who now resides in the east end of Long Island stays in touch by means of the internet. He is also sure to attend the buriel services of any member of the Veteran Corps or the active battalion at Calverton National Cemetery. I would also like to thank him for his generous contribution to the Family Support Fund. Edward G. Dunn Jr.: Ed who recently moved from Brooklyn to the Rockaway Park section of Queens stays in touch via the telephone and internet. Ed who is a former member of the Board of Directors is still available when I reach out to him for opinion or guidance. JOHN WALSH: John continues to stay in touch through the internet and telephone. His emails are precious. I don't know where he comes up with some of the comical emails but they are great. I wish to thank him for his contribution to the Family Support Fund. SERVICE OFFICER S SICK REPORT: John Marino 1078 N. Broadway, N. Massapequa, NY 11758 William Higgins 5301 Tiffen Drive, Ft. Worth, TX 76180-5952 May we join in prayer that our sick have a complete and speedy recovery! 4

In case of illness or death of a member, please call our Service Officer, Frank Sherry at (516) 536-6756 or leave a message on our recording machine at (212) 686-6556 in a timely manner. If known, please list the Company and dates of service in the Regiment. Please direct all correspondence to: Veteran Corps, 69 th Regiment, Inc., P.O. Box 48, Massapequa Park, NY 11762 Other contact information: Email address for the commander is: tomandlilfitz2@verizon.net I wish to thank all who assisted in the preparation and distribution of the Bulletin. TOM FITZSIMMONS COMMANDER tomandlilfitz2@verizon.net SEE BACK PAGE MAKIN DAY DINNER INVITATION / RSVP FORM Mail check with attached RSV form..or go to our website HTTP://WWW.THE69THVETERANSCORPS.COM and pay online. 5

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