Commanders Corner July 2018 Fellow legionnaires, I hope you are all doing well and in good health! I want to apologize for not making From the the desk membership of the Commander appreciation Hardin Post night. 113 My wife and I (as of this writing) are in Los Angeles for the birth of our grand baby, not something we want to miss! On July 14 th we have our monthly breakfast and in addition, we will have an early bird membership drive which will be greatly discounted! Please remind your fellow legionnaires of this event and enjoy a great breakfast with a renewed membership! I want to just briefly let you know of some of the things we are considering for the legion beginning next month. First, we are looking at starting a "Bike Night" on Wednesdays. This will hopefully draw some of our current members in as well as new ones. If this goes off well, we can move it to Thursdays and open the kitchen! Details are still in the works with Post 113 Post Manager, Steve Stewart and myself. Secondly, another project is the patio in which we would like to create an atmosphere where members can relax, listen to music, possibly place a TV out back, have corn hole boards and add some lighting and greenery all this was already in the planning stage when I was elected as Commander. Once the patio is ready, we are planning to contact some local distilleries to have one or more bourbon tasting's. There is talk underway about extending Monday nights from 9pm to 10 pm, and a decision will soon be made. We are looking at a monthly dance with a DJ! One of our members DJ's and the cost will be approximately 50% less than what we are currently paying. Our members know how to step up and serve! We are considering a tour bus that will go to either Horseshoe and or Belterra casino. If it goes well, maybe we can make that a 2-3 times a year event. Along with our continuing service and recognition for those who serve American, we would like to create events that will be of interest to our 1,300 plus members of the legion and spark interest in potential new members. The Executive Board members and I are always open to suggestions, and we will consider all. Perhaps not all suggestions will be feasible, but we will look at each one with an open mind. Hope you all have a GREAT 4th of July! The Legion will be open and having a family oriented celebration hosted by the ALA! Come out and join us! Larry W. Magana, Commander, Hardin Post 113 "Let the Fourth of July always be a reminder that here in this land, for the first time, it was decided that man is born with certain God-given rights; that government is only a convenience created and managed by the people, with no powers of its own except those voluntarily granted to it by the people. We sometimes forget that great truth, and we never should. Happy Fourth of July! Ronald Reagan 1 Steven Lamaster Nicholas Courtney Thomas Hardin Hugh Lyon Donald Martin Robert Norton Dillard Wells Thomas Wood Willis Rich Jr. David Broadus William Estes Morris Kaplan Joseph Stivers Auxiliary Unit 113 From the desk of the President Auxiliary Unit Wow, June has passed by so quickly you wonder where the time went! With summer coming in full force, we again had a busy month. Thank you, Virginia Hobbs for another great successful Girls State! During Convention, our own Jerilynn Kabel was elected Department President for 2018-2019! A big thank you to everyone who attended in support of Jerilynn! Auburn Adwell received not only Unit Member of the Year, but Department Unit Member of the Year too! Congratulations to both Jerilynn and Auburn for their huge accomplishments! During our upcoming breakfast on July 14 th, Brenda Mau will be set-up in the hall to collect 2019 membership dues. Yes, it s already that time to start working on next year s goal! We missed this year 100% goal by less that 4%, so let s try to beat that for 2019! Independence Day is July 4 th, and we invite everyone to the Post for a Celebration with a corn hole tournament, kids games, cake walk, food ($5.00) and our Raffle Drawing at 3:00PM. Please see the flyer in this newsletter for more details! Fun begins at 12:00 (Noon) until 5:00PM. Thank-you to all our volunteers where without you, none of this happens. If you can find the time to volunteer for just one event, occasionally, it helps tremendously! Our next meeting is on July 12 th and I d love to see you all there. Our potluck will now be held from 6:00-7:00PM with our meeting starting at 7:00. I am only President, YOU are the backbone of our organization! Please participate and help your Unit do great things for our Veterans and our community! Jan Fulkerson, President, ALA Hardin Unit 113
Page 2 Bugler Garyoke in the Lounge! Saturday nights on July 7th and 14th! The fun starts @ 7pm! Good folks, good food, and mostly good singing! LINE DANCING Monday Nights Starts at 6:00 for beginners 7:00 for advanced Only $3.00! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Consider being something more. American Legion Hardin Post 113, Color Guard, is a unit that presents the colors at various public events such as parades, school activities, veteran functions, and patriotic programs. The Color Guard stands guard and honors the Veteran at funerals. Ceremonies with the Color Guard may be as simple as carrying the American, POW/MIA, and Legion flags or it may consist of a full color guard unit that adds all of the military branch flags, as well as all of the Legion family flags. All legion families are invited to join. Reach out to Color Guard Director, Mark Kennedy, 270 300-2111 or email mwkennedy88@yahoo.com 2 2018 2019 Officers Commander, Larry Magana Cdr_hardinpost113@comcast.net 1st Vice Cdr, Mark Kennedy 2d Vice Cdr, Randy Cote Adjutant, Brian Knoch Adjutantpost113@comcast.net Finance Officer, John Sanders Service Officer, Al Maruszewski skiman02@comcast.net Chaplain, Homer Wine Child &Youth Officer, Ivy Taylor Sgt-At-Arms, Bob Castle Asst Sgt-At-Arms, Eddie Gilmore Publicity Officer, Beverly Watkins Publicity113@outlook.com Historian, OPEN Athletic Officer, Kat Sampfle Property Book Officer, Mike Kabel Auxiliary President, Jan Fulkerson SAL Cdr, Steve Curry ALR Director, Rich Gano President Auxiliary, Jan Fulkerson Color Guard Cdr, Mark Kennedy mwkennedy88@yahoo.com Manager, Post 113, Stephen Stewart Manager_post_113@comcast.net When you purchase a car from Andy, he will donate $100.00 to the American Legion. Just mention this ad! August 2018 2d Aux Exec Mtg & Gen Mbr Mtg 9th SAL Exec Mtg, Aux & SAL Mbr Mtg 11th Aux breakfast /ALR Poker Run 16th 40&8/8&40 18th Golf Tournament 23th ALR Mtg 28th Exec Mtg Why not volunteer just once a month for Bingo! Come out on a Friday night or Sunday afternoon and join the fun! Contact Mark Kennedy 270 300-2111 or email mwkennedy88@yahoo.com for your preferred time slot! September 2018 3d Labor Day 6th Aux Exec Mtg & Gen Mbr Mtg 8th Aux Breakfast / Cdr, President Home Coming 13th SAL Exec Mtg / Aux Gen & SAL Mbr Mtg 20th 40&8 / 8&40 Mtg 25th Exec Mtg 27th ALR Mbr Mtg October 2018 4th Aux Exec Mtg & Gen Mbr Mtg 11th SAL Exec Mtg / Aux Gen & SAL Mbr Mtg 13th Aux Breakfast 18th 40&8 / 8&40 Mtg 23th Exec Mtg 25th ALR Mbr Mtg 27th SAL Halloween Party
American Legion Riders From the Saddle Bags of Hardin Post 113 ALR Director 3 The month of June has been a busy one. The Riders made donations to the Marine Corps League of Elizabethtown and to Camp Quality, which is a summer camp for children with cancer. Both were worthy donations! A great opportunity has come to the Hardin Post 113 ALR! We are honored to hold and host next years ALR ROMP! Planning is underway for this BIG event, which also coincides with the American Legions 100th birthday! Many great rides are being planned for the three day event, with tributes to our Veterans. Thank you Bob Fulkerson for chairing this event! Volunteers are requested! I ve looked at his event agenda and it is certain to be an occasion to remember! The weather has not fully cooperated with some planned rides; however, all who went on that ride enjoyed SGT. York s home in Pall Mall, Tennessee. New ALR Officers at the State Level were elected and sworn in this past convention and congratulations to all new officers. There will be a 4th of July event at the Post so come out and celebrate the 4th of July with the legion families. Ride Safe, and enjoy the wind therapy as well. Richard Gano, ALR Director Happy Birthday, America! We celebrate American Independence Day on the Fourth of July every year. July 4, 1776, is a day that represents the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of America as an independent nation. God Bless America! NASCAR Sunday at the Legion July 22d, @ 1pm. Come join us for an afternoon of racing, bring a POT LUCK, door prizes and drink specials! BREAKFAST Saturday, July 14th ALSO Early Bird membership-$10.00 off 2018-2019 dues!
Recognizing Legionnaires and Introducing the 2018-2019 Hardin Post 113 Leadership - Commander and Executive Committee Members 4 Commanders award for a Job Well Done! Thank you, Cdr Saunders for your leadership! Commander Saunders legacy a debt free Hardin Post 113! Congratulations Legionnaire of the Year Brian Knoch! Your enthusiasm and contributions to the Legion are appreciated and recognized! Passing the gavel - Welcome newly installed Commander Larry Magana! Legionnaire Family of the Year - Randy and Helen Harris! A hearty thanks for supporting the Legion! Commander s Pick - Legionnaire of the Year, Tom Folsom! Well deserved, Tom! Installing the newly elected 2018 2019 Executive Committee leaders for Hardin Post 113! Congratulations to all! Newly elected Jerilynn Kabel being escorted by her husband, Mike, at her installation as American Legion Auxiliary President 2018-2019! Recognizing John Crow - presented PUFL for his many contributions! Thanks, John! Congratulations to Jerilynn!
Chaplains Corner 5 It s Called Grace For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works,so that no one can boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 God calls people to greatness all the time but it doesn t mean that they re not going to struggle. Just because God has called you to the Promised Land doesn t mean you won t come under attack. In fact, very often, the struggle and the journey of getting to the Promised Land is the thing that prepares you to inherit your calling. As importantly, just because you are attacked doesn t mean He isn t with you. We can often feel that way. When we are going through a trial, the pain can make time feel long. It may feel like the clock is even ticking backwards. God wants you to know that whatever it is you are going through, it is not because of your sin or mistakes. He is not mad at you. He cannot love you any more than he does right now. He will carry you through to victory and works all things together for your good! It s called grace! What a wonderful gift! Pray; Thank you, God, for the struggle. Thank you for guiding and training me to fulfill your plan and purpose for me. Please pray for: Dave Hayes / Ron Atkinson / Jeff Hall / Herb Ritchie / Jonah Grogan / Gary Dalton / Charlotte VanKirk / Mary Archambault / Chris Barnes / Gary Daniel / Don Reynolds / Brandon Cianchetti / Darlene Probus / Randy Crank / Rich Gano Please feel free to contact Post 113 Chaplain Homer Wine for prayer needs and also to share our legion blessings: Contact him @ 270 352-7204 Send an email to: homeandlife4all@yahoo.com Sons of the American Legion Detachment Officers for 2018-2019! Congratulations to all!
American Legion Hardin Post 113 P.O. Box 147 Elizabethtown, KY 42702 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED July 2018 6 Phone: 270-737-9949 Fax: 270-765-6347 www.hardinpost113.com July 2018 1 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2 Legion Families now on Facebook: American Legion Hardin Post 113 / American Legion Riders Post 113 / Hardin Unit 113 American Legion Auxiliary / Hardin County Sons of the American Legion Squadron 113 3 6pm Exec Mtg 4 Happy 4th of July! Come and celebrate at the Legion! 5 6pm Aux Exec Mtg 7pm Gen Mbr Mtg 6 7 7pm Garyoke in the Lounge 8 9 10 1030am Senior Bingo 11 6:30 APA 7pm ALR Bingo 12 6pm SAL Exec Mtg 7pm Aux & SAL Mbr Mtg 13 14 8am-11am Legion Breakfast and Early Bird Membership Drive! 7pm Garyoke in the Lounge 15 16 17 18 6:30 APA 7pm ALR Bingo 19 7pm 8/40Mtg 7pm 40&8 Mtg 20 21 22 23 24 8am KY Job Fair 6pm Exec Mtg 25 6:30 APA 7pm ALR Bingo 26 7pm ALR Mbr Mtg 27 28 29 30 31 POST HOURS: Mon 2pm-9pm Tues-Thurs. 2pm-11pm Fri. 2pm-12am Sat. 12pm-12am Sun. 1pm-8pm Monthly Breakfast 2d Sat 8am KITCHEN HOURS: Sunday 12:30-4:00pm Tuesday & Wednesday 5:00pm-8:00pm Friday 5:00pm-8:00pm SERVICE OFFICER HOURS: Tuesday 9am-1:00pm Enter by glass door entrance front left of building.