Sterling McClellan Post 142 ~ 171 SW 2nd Street ~ Pompano Beach, FL ~

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1 Post 142 Pompano Beach American Legion News Sterling McClellan Post 142 ~ 171 SW 2nd Street ~ Pompano Beach, FL ~ Web Site: ~ legion@alpost142.com February, 2014 Message from the Commander My Legion family, I m happy to report that our January s MASH BASH/USO show was very successful and well attended, fun was had by all. Again, thanks to those who work in the background who make it all happen. My volunteers/members of the month are the Marine Corps League, members and friends of our Post who installed our new lounge TVs, who worked their magic AGAIN, in time for playoff football. We now have in our function hall a Hi-Def 10 FOOT WIDE TV screen! There are those who share the potential of this addition for future hall functions. And again, at no cost to our Post! Both the lounge TVs and our new addition costs were provided by donations by those with vision and not just sight. Cost coverage hasn t been met yet. So, if you enjoy our new additions, please step-up and help out with a donation to our TV fund. Sunday, February 9th at 2:00pm we ll be having a Fish Fry. Proceeds will benefit our Honor Guard who are in need of equipment. Mardi Gras is early this year. Come join us in our lounge Sat. Feb. 16 th. Bring your beads, masks, and purple, green and gold get-ups. See our ad. Saturday, Feb. 15 the Southern Area Ball with be held at our Post at 6:00pm. Hopefully our Post will be well represented. Lastly folks, again, when visiting the lounge take a moment to view our bulletin boards for upcoming events and functions. For God, Country and Family. John A Silva Commander Post Everlasting Danny Hartnet The Gunny Semper Fi Page 1

2 1st Vice Commanders Report I want to thank everyone that renewed their 2014 dues. For those of you that have not renewed, you will notice that your red door cards do not work. You are now in default and must pay your dues to receive your new door card. Renew Now. Remember this year s motto, if you see a veteran, Just Ask. Everyone should carry a application form with them at all times, so when someone asks, have them fill it out and bring it to the Post and we will do the rest. Please remember that The American Legion has to report to Congress annually with membership numbers. These numbers give us the power to make the changes for our benefits for all veterans. Let s get those renewals in so we can continue the work that our forefathers envisioned. Post Officers Commander John Silva st Vice Commander John McDonough nd Vice Commander Jamie Grinis Finance Officer Jim McNulty Adjutant Rick Davitt Chaplain Patrica Renniasen.. Historian Tommy Thomas Sergeant at Arms- Fred Keebler Executive Committee: Larry Henderson George Rafajko Pat Chase Don Hunt Paul Stein Gary Brietling February Meetings Unit 142 Officers for President, Bonnie Hatt C st Vice, Patricia Todero nd Vice, Monica Gray Chaplain, Susanne Connelll-Brown Secretary, Jean Rugg Treasurer, Barbara Chapman-Thomas H C Historian, Brittany Chase Sgt-at- Arms, Lenore Stribling Asst. Sgt-at-Arms, Kim Chase Executive Committee: Elaine Rafajko Barbara Branigan Virginia Stein Regina Hammes Thursday, February 6 Legion and Auxiliary General Meeting Thursday, February 6, Auxiliary Executive Board Meeting 5:30pm Thursday, February 6, Legion Executive Board Meeting 6pm Thursday, February 13, SAL General Meeting Thursday, February 20, Marine Corps League General Meeting 7:30pm Friday, February 28, Fleet Reserve Meeting Thursday, February 27, ALR General Meeting 4/14 Please use your door card, if you buzz in, have your membership card ready to show. Please remember that due to health regulations that pets are not allowed in any establishment that serves food. Registered service dogs only. Page 2

3 February 2014 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Post hours: 1 Open at 9am 7 Days a week ~ Close at 10:30pm Monday Thursday, 11pm Friday & Saturday, 8pm on Sunday 12-2 &5:30 Gentlemen, no tank tops or sleeveless shirts after 6pm 7:30pm 2 9 Super Bowl Party 6pm Honor Guard Fish Fry 2pm 3 Bar Pizza 5-8pm Lunch 11:30 2pm Burger Special 10 Bar Pizza 5-8pm Lunch 11:30 2pm Burger Special 4 Auxiliary Bingo 5:30 7:30pm 11 Auxiliary Bingo 5:30 7:30pm 5 Chicken Parm. w/linguini w/fries Salisbury Steak w/veggie & Salad w/fries Legion Executive BBQ Ribs Committee 6pm Full Rack ½ Rack 9.00 Legion/Auxiliary General Meeting 13 SAL Meeting Fried Fish or 14 Rib Eye Dinner Fried Fish or Karaoke 6 10pm &5:30 7:30pm Karaoke 6 10pm Kitchen closed tonight Southern Area Ball Mardi Gras Party 2pm 17 Bar Pizza 5-8pm Lunch 11:30 2pm Burger Special 24 Bar Pizza 5-8pm Lunch 11:30 2pm Burger Special 18 Auxiliary Bingo 5:30 7:30pm Lunch Special Liver & Onions 25 Auxiliary Bingo 5:30 7:30pm 19 London Broil w/veggie & Salad w/fries Stuffed Peppers w/fries Marine Corps League 7:30pm 27 ALR General meeting 21 Prime Rib Dinner Fried Fish or 28 BBQ Ribs Full Rack ½ Rack 9.00 Fried Fish or Karaoke 6 10pm &5:30 7:30pm Karaoke 6 10pm Page 3

4 Auxiliary President's Message February 2014 Happy Super Bowl Sunday. Hope you have your lucky game square, so you can enjoy the appetizers and festivities. Happy Valentine's Day too. A belated thank you to Matt Ferrara for setting up and moving the Christmas trees, sorry I missed you. We do appreciate all your help. Thank you Jean Rugg, Barbara Chapman-Thomas and Paula Douglas for taking down the Christmas decorations. Thank you to everyone who helped with the set up and clean up for the MASH Bash/USO Show. It was a huge success, with outstanding Celebrity performers, great sound equipment, thanks to Johnny C and Art and our very own awesome Emcee, Pat Todero. Monday, January 13 th, we hosted the Department of Florida President Gerrie Bailey for lunch, with twenty two members in attendance. Thank you George Rafajko for printing the appetizing menu, and Elaine Rafajko, Suzi Crowther and Madonna for setting up, cooking and serving. We had a very enjoyable afternoon. We will be having an Executive Committee Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 6th at 5:30 pm, followed by the General Meeting at 7 pm, with Initiation of New Members. Please wear white, if possible, if you are an initiate. Our Post will be hosting the Southern Area Ball on Saturday, Feb. 15 th at 6 pm. Tickets are $20 & will be available at door or see Commander. Our Annual Fashion Show & Tea will be on Sunday, March 2 nd at 1pm. See any Auxiliary Officer or Chairman for tickets at $10 each. Sandwiches and desserts would be appreciated. Fashions & Jewelry will be provided by Denise's Boutique on Wheels. We would like to welcome back Susan Ellis to Unit 142. Our General meetings are on the 1 st Thursday of each month at 7 pm. Please join us. Yours in Service not Self, Bonnie Hatt Bonnie Hatt Page 4

5 Post 142 Booster Club Our Boosters are slowing down. Please become a Booster Member and help in keeping our Post the best that we can be. Thanks again to all of the members, friends and guests that continue to donate to our Booster Club. Because of you we are able to keep our Post home in the best possible order. Let s keep up the good work. Lois Ellis 1/15 Bob Shelley 3/14 L. Alan Westphal 12/14 Arlette & Gary Spaniak 2/14 Jim & Georgianna Perez 11/14 Ron Emory 9/14 Jim Newell 8/14 Jill & Carl McFeeders 3/15 Sandra Ridge 8/14 Larry & Betty Williams 2/14 Ed Wheeler 8/14 Tom & Corinne O Brian 8/14 Jerry Hartman 12/14 9/14 If you wish to receive your Newsletter via , please send an to legion@alpost142.com Include your first and last name along with your address. Scruffy in memory of Terry Schultz 1/15 Scruffy in Honor of George & Elaine Rafajko 12/14 Scruffy in Memory of Robert W. Appleton 12/14 Scruffy in Memory of Dick Sanborn 12/14 Scruffy in Memory of Sandy Wheeler 12/14 Scruffy in Memory of Gail Greve 12/14 Scruffy in Memory of Ed & Josh Pitcher 12/14 Scruffy in Memory of Harry Kerber 2/15 Scruffy in Memory of W. Dale Stayman 2/15 Lois Ellis in Memory of Earl and Eleanor Ellis 1/15 In Memory of Marti Stroub from your Loving Husband, Artie 11/14 L. Alan Westphal in Memory of Harold Iden 12/14 L. Alan Westphal in Memory of Kevin Jones 12/14 Jack & Diane Simpson in Memory of Roy Sam Williams 1/15 In Memory of Bob Siravo, USMC, from his wife Carolyn 2/14 Larry Williams in Memory of his beloved wife, Betty Williams 3/14 In Memory of Donald Burton 8/14 Jim & Georgianna Perez in Memory of Earl & Elinore Ellis 11/14 Jim & Georgianna Perez in Memory of Judy Campbell 11/14 Jim & Jim & Georgianna Perez in Memory of Bud Bugsy Moore 11/14 Jim & Georgianna Perez in Memory of Bill Ellis 11/14 Mike Vaughan, Dedicated to the Survivors of /14 In Memory of Roy A. Chapman From Kathy Chapman 12/14 In Memory of Joesph B. Rice, USMC, Love Joanne 12/14 Douglas Mills In Memory of Kevin Kennedy 12/14 Shirley & Neil Bossard in Memory of Kevin Kennedy 12/14 George Ann Miret in Memory of Kevin Kennedy 12/14 In Memory of Bill Ellis, His Loving Wife Lois Ellis 1/15 Marion Broadhead in Momory of Walter Broadhead 2/15 Patricia Boop in Memory of Kevin Kennedy 2/15 Sandra Ridge in Honor of Jack Simpson 2/15 David & Sherri Justice in Memory of Bill Ellis 2/15 Davis & Myra McIntosh in Memory of Bill Ellis 2/15 Peggy & Timothy in Memory of Kevin Kennedy 2/15 Bricks for our Memorial are still available. This will be the last set available at the $50 price. Any bricks purchased after these are gone will be sold at $80 each because the group discount will be gone. If you would like to purchase a brick at the discounted price, you must order now.

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7 Hall Rental Have your next function here in our hall. We can accommodate up to 125 of your guests. Available for Birthdays, Anniversaries, Receptions, Graduation and more. For rates and more information please call the Post at Page 7

8 The American Legion Post SW 2 nd Street Pompano Beach, FL CYCLE UP AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS POST 142 The American Legion Riders Post 142 got together and participated in events. Events attended: Dec. 18 Meet and greet Dinner ride to Duffy s sports bar Jan. 5 Blessing of the Bikes Jan. 10 Bike & Dinner Night hosted by ALR Post 321 Cooper City Jan. 11 American Legion Post 142Mash Bash/USO show Upcoming Events: Jan. 26 The Four Chaplains Sacrifice at Sea Ceremony to be held at the Coast Guard Station, Dania Beach Feb. 7 Bike & Dinner Night - Boca Raton Legion Post 277 Please attend our American Legion Post 142 upcoming events and check the bulletin board for the date and time of the events. Please participate and attend the regular meetings, SAL and Auxiliary meetings. It is not what the American Legion can do for you - it is what you can do to for our American Legion. For God and country Fred Keebler, Director