SEPTEMBER 2018 NEWSLETTER

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1 Vol. XX Issue 9 JOSEPH P. KENNEDY, JR. AMERICAN LEGION POST Wadsworth Blvd. Broomfield, CO Telephone: (303) SEPTEMBER 2018 NEWSLETTER COMMANDER S CORNER Walt Lee Commander I hope your Summer is going well, cooler days to come. First statement out, THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS, without you all we would not be as successful as we are today. A very good example was this year s Cranker's Car Show. I didn't get the number of volunteers but it was impressive. The show started out with a good number of vehicles, but of course Bad Luck in the making it started raining. A lot of contestants left early but not before Best of Show trophies were handed out, and don't blame them as there was hail reported also. Results of the proceeds are not in to me yet, I believe the Show was a success. For those who do not know Post supports a Boy Scout troop #385. We provide them a place to meet and the enclosed Boy Scout trailer which is parked in our lot. There has been a rash of theft involving this kind of equipment and of course the contents which can also be quite expensive. If you see someone around that looks like they don't belong please report them to somebody in the Post or call the Police. Scouting has many steps involved to earn particular award patches (such as helping old Veterans across the street, whether they want to go or not). The most important of these awards is the Eagle Scout Award. From what I understand the Eagle Scout is supposed to pick a project, fully finance it through raising money. This Eagle Scout, his name is Andrew Callas, Andrew has chosen do something for the Veterans of Post He has chosen to beautify the front yard, and what a job he did! He laid sod in the areas which needed it very badly. Built and installed new Post monogram backboards on the Horseshoe Pits. Built and installed a drip system for our potted plants on the patio and what I think is most impressive, frames (looks like stainless steel) and a mounting for our granite plaques in a beautiful setting. He also provided a plaque honoring our Veterans to be hung on our Patio. I would like to thank Andrew and his fellow Scouts and Parents who helped Andrew complete this task. Looking forward to attending your Eagle Scout Ceremony. Without further ado keep in your thoughts and prayers our military, Veterans, Veterans in the VA Home, and Veterans in the VA Hospital. Walt Lee, Commander AUXILIARY American Legion Auxiliary Mission Statement-In the spirit of Service, Not Self, the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad. For God and Country, we advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security. Upholding the above mission is very important to me. Ensuring that our Unit fulfills its responsibility set forth by Department is what I always strive for.

2 PAGE 2 What do we need to do? What IS the Plan? Those are some questions that we will start our first meeting off with. We want your input, your ideas and suggestions. Come prepared to brainstorm on how we can help our veteran s and community. I am looking forward to our first Auxiliary meeting on Thursday, September 6pm. We hope you will join us. Stacey Honeyman, Auxiliary President SAL SQUADRON Would like to thank the Boy Scouts and their families for the wonderful work they have done at post They did an amazing job around our post. We are so honored and proud of them. We are very Thankful to have them at our post. Thank you Andrew and family once again for all your hard work and dedication to our Post. Thanks again Boy Scouts. Thanks to all the participants at our car show and all volunteers that helped out in making the car show a success. SAL next meeting is September 13, 2018 at 6:00 PM. We currently have a position open for Adjutant, any SAL member is welcome to apply and welcomed at our meetings. Huey Geller, SAL Commander JANET S CORNER Wow summer is almost over! Go BRONCOS! Speaking of the Broncos, come join us for our Bronco potlucks. The first regular season game is on Sunday, Sept. 9th at 2:25 pm. The game on Sept. 23rd starts at 11:00 am so we will not be having breakfast that day. Instead we are doing a BRUNCH potluck for the game. There will be no breakfast on Sunday, Sept. 2nd which is Labor Day weekend. Instead we will celebrate Labor Day with hamburgers and hot dogs starting at 1:00 pm. Please bring a side dish to share and have some fun! Friday, Sept. 28th we are having a "Red Carpet" Night. See the flyer in this newsletter. Should be a lot of fun! I just want to say thank you to all of our great volunteers here at Post We cannot make it without all of you! We still need someone to volunteer for our Sunday breakfasts. If we don't get some one to step up and cook breakfast, we may have to start stop serving breakfast. Can you help? Say a prayer for all of our active military and veterans. See you at the Post! Janet Lee, Club Manager ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SAL BINGO September 8th & 22nd Come out and support our SAL charities Children s Welfare Foundation, Colorado Wounded Warrior and Fisher House. Bingo is held on every second and fourth Saturday of the Month at Post beginning at 6:00 PM. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ POST Hall Rental Are you planning an upcoming wedding, graduation party, bridal shower, baby shower or birthday party? Check with us for the available dates for the hall. Janet ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Address - Add, Change or Delete If you have any changes to your address or would like to receive the monthly Post Newsletter online, please LegionPost11-11@comcast.net. Thank you! Etta September Newsletter

3 This Eagle Scout, his name is Andrew Callas. Andrew has chosen do something for the Veterans of Post He has chosen to beautify the front yard, and what a job he did! He laid sod in the areas which needed it very badly. Built and installed new Post monogram backboards on the Horseshoe Pits. Built and installed a drip system for our potted plants on the patio and what I think is most impressive, frames (looks like stainless steel) and a mounting for our granite plaques in a beautiful setting. He also provided a plaque honoring our Veterans to be hung on our Patio. Thank You Andrew!!

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5 American Legion Post Monthly theme night September 28 th, 2018 Red Carpet Night Come dressed to impress in your elegant ball gowns and tuxedos This will be a very special night so please dress up. Dinner at 6pm Prime Rib Dancing and Karaoke at 7:30pm

6 Post Chili Cook Off Saturday October 6 th 2 Categories Red Chili and Green Chili $10 entry fee per category This will be a fundraiser to help collect money for the remodel Have chili ready in a crock pot by 1pm Vote for your favorite chili!! Winner will receive a cash prize Winner will be announced at 5pm See your bartender to sign up

7 September Newsletter SEPTEMBER 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 NO BREAK- FAST Post opens at NOON 3 Labor Day Pot Luck 1 PM Texas Hold em 4 Keith Gibson Cooking 5 Burger Bar 6 Auxiliary Meeting 7 Rib Eye & Cod 8 SAL Bingo 9 Liz Cooking 9 AM Broncos Pot Luck 10 Texas Hold em 11 Fish & Chips 12 Burger Bar 13 SAL Meeting 14 Steak Dinner Breakfast 9 AM Broncos Pot Luck 17 Texas Hold em 18 Walt Chicken Fried Steak 19 Italian Sausage Sandwiches NY Steaks & Scallops 22 SAL Bingo 23 NO BREAK- FAST 10AM Broncos Brunch Pot Luck 24 Texas Hold em 25 Chili Rellenos 26 Burger Bar Jen & Bob Prime Rib RED CARPET NIGHT

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