AMERICAN LEGION POST #1 1281 N. US HWY 1 TITUSVILLE, FL 32796 321-269-9959 January 2015 www.titusvillealpost1.org Hours of Operation: Lunch M-F Open at 11 Lounge M-S Open at 11 Breakfast and Lunch Sunday-Open at 8 COMMANDERS REPORT: We had another great month at the Post with the various holiday events hope you all had a chance to attend one of them and enjoy the fun! We will be having several events in January--Bartender Appreciation Night and Early Bird Dinner along with all of our favorites Bike Day, Meat Shoots, and Bingo. Please see the calendars for more details We completed several of our facility maintenance projects in December and will be working on applying for the Home Depot Grant beginning of February (we cannot apply until Feb 1). The Home Depot Grant will be to replace all of our fencing with white PVC fencing. Home Depot will supply the materials and our Post members would install the fencing. More to come on when we will need volunteers for the installation! Thanks in advance for your support of our Post. For God and Country, Bill Moore Commander VETERANS VIEWS: How tough was World War II? Most Americans who were not adults during WWII have no understanding of the magnitude of the war. On average, 6,600 American servicemen died per month during WWII, about 220 a day. By the end of the war, over 40,000 airmen were killed in combat
theatres and another 18,000 wounded. Some 12,000 missing men were declared dead, including a number "liberated" by the Soviets but never returned. More than 41,000 were captured, half of the 5,400 held by the Japanese died in captivity, compared with onetenth in German hands. "The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation." - George Washington NEWS FROM THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION Hello fellow S.A.L. members, Welcome to 2015 everyone! Now that the Holidays are behind us we can start gearing up for another great year. We will be having another S.A.L. Jam Nite at the Pavilion on January 24th at 7pm. The proceeds raised will go toward the Auxiliary Service Dog Project. Everyone is invited to come out and sit by the campfire and listen to some good music, grab a hot dog and have fun. We will have Dee's famous Jello Shots to make the music sound even better. The 2015 S.A.L. Golf Tournament is right around the corner. We have set the date for Sunday February 15th and there are 3 Tee Times available. The sign-up sheets are at the bar. Please sign up with a Foursome or as a Single golfer ASAP. We really need maximum participation to spread the word and make this another huge success. Our Sgt at Arms Lou Napolitano has already gotten the ball rolling and has a fantastic line up of Prizes and Trophies. This event helps our S.A.L. do a lot of good for our Charities and we need you to support it. The Monthly S.A.L. Meeting is the 1st Monday of every Month at 7pm at Post 1. We would really like to see you there. For God and Country, Brad Parsons Squadron 1 Commander Post 1 Help Wanted Bulletin Listings Ron Preacher (321) 745-5405 -preacher@mail.com - Bike Detailing
Mickey Tutolo -- (321) 269-4221 - Scrap Removal, Haul away appliances and metals. Ray Cook -- (321) 391-8037 Raycatng@yahoo.com * Computer Issues Larry Abney -- (321) 432-4774 - Handyman Service, Pool/Waterfall Design Mike Grumbly -- (321) 403-6578 -- Certified Auto /Truck Mechanics, Electrical work, Painting, Roofing If you would like to list a Trade or Skill that you have please contact Brad Parsons at Post1HelpWanted@gmail.com This is a list of members that are offering their skills for hire. Hopefully, this will help our Post by giving us quick reference options of Legion Members to call for services needed. The American Legion does not endorse or have any liability of workmanship provided by the people listed. EVENTS CALENDAR December ~ January 2015 ~ February Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 Riders Mtg 10AM KARAOKE MEAT SHOOT 1PM LUNCH 11-3 4 BINGO 1 PM---? 5 S.A.L MEETING 7:00 PM 6 BINGO 12:30 PM 7 AUXILIARY E-BOARD MTG 7:00 PM 8 DANCE 7PM PIZZA 5-7 PM 9 JJ Martin 6-10 10 RIDERS BIKE DAY 1-6pm KARAOKE 11 BINGO 1 PM---? 12 LEGIONNAIRE E-BOARD MTG 7:00 PM 13 BINGO 12:30 PM 14 AUXILIARY GEN MTG 7:00 PM Buck and Sandy KARAOKE 6-9 15 DANCE 7PM PIZZA 5-7 PM 16 Jill 6-10 17 MEAT SHOOT 1PM LUNCH 11-3 Bartender Appreciation 6-8 18 BINGO 1 PM---? 19 LEGIONNAIRE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MTG 7:00 PM 20 BINGO 12:30 PM 21 Buck and Sandy KARAOKE 6-9 22 DANCE 7PM PIZZA 5-7 PM 23 Yesteryear 6-10 24 S.A.L Jam 5-? KARAOKE
25 BINGO 1 PM---? 26 27 BINGO 12:30 PM 28 Buck and Sandy KARAOKE 6-9 29 DANCE 7PM PIZZA 5-7 PM 30 Jukebox 50/50! 31 Early Bird Member Appreciation Dinner KARAOKE FROM BEHIND THE BAR: HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! We hope that everyone had a Merry Christmas and a great start to 2015. If you attended one of the parties at Post 1, that was a guarantee. Thanks to everyone that participated. January is taking over where December left off. On January 17th, from 6-8 p.m., we'll be having a bartender appreciation night. The theme will be the military. If you come in wearing military attire, your first drink will be free. Covered dishes are welcome. We are continuing our Monday special--come in on Monday and order lunch and your 1st draft beer is FREE!! On Mondays and Thursdays, well drinks and domestic beers (excluding Michelob products) are $1.50 and on Saturday and Sunday, buckets of beer are 6 beers for $10. Wear or college or pro jersey on Saturday or Sunday and your 1st drink is half price. February 1st - Super Bowl party!! Wear your team colors and 1st drink is free!! Finger foods/covered dishes are welcome. Your bartenders, Crystal, Donna, Hazel, Marion, Michelle and Shari DINING MENU December ~ January 2015 ~ February Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 DAY & 4 S.A.L. BREAKFAST 8-11 AM S.A.L LUNCH 11 S.A.L. BREAKFAST 8-11 AM S.A.L LUNCH 5 TACO WRAPS 12 TACO WRAPS 6 LIVER AND ONIONS, RIBS W/FIXENS CHOPPED STEAK WINGS 13 7 14 LIVER AND ONIONS, RIBS W/FIXENS CHOPPED STEAK WINGS 8 PIZZA, CALZONES, STROMBOLI CHICKEN PARMESAN 15 PIZZA, CALZONES, STROMBOLI 9 DAY & 16 DAY & 3 MEAT SHOOT 1PM-? LUNCH SERVED DURING EVENT 10 RIDERS BIKE DAY IN PAVILION WITH MEAL & MUSIC 1-6pm 17 MEAT SHOOT 1PM-? LUNCH SERVED DURING EVENT
18 S.A.L. BREAKFAST 8-11 AM S.A.L LUNCH 19 TACO WRAPS 20 21 LIVER AND ONIONS, RIBS W/FIXENS CHOPPED STEAK WINGS 22 PIZZA, CALZONES, STROMBOLI 23 DAY & 24 25 S.A.L. BREAKFAST 8-11 AM S.A.L LUNCH 26 TACO WRAPS 27 28 LIVER AND ONIONS, RIBS W/FIXENS CHOPPED STEAK WINGS 29 PIZZA, CALZONES, STROMBOLI 30 DAY & 31 Early Bird Member Appreciation Dinner Hello from the Kitchen, Please plan on attending our Early Bird Member Appreciation Dinner on Jan 31 st if you renewed your membership before the end of 2014. We will be serving Steamship Round with mashed potatoes, vegetables, and rolls. All we need is for our members to bring in a dessert to share with all! Also on January 31st, I will be offering a food service class from 10-11:30 in the hall. The cost is $25.00 and the bartenders will have the sign-up sheet. Looking forward to a great 2015, Rudy and Staff AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS NEWS Greetings Riders, Hopefully everyone got everything they wanted on their Christmas list. Time to get out and show off your new stuff, we have some type of Event or a Ride happening almost every weekend.
The Warm, Full, Safe Event pulled in over 16K but most of all, over 100 Homeless Veterans and their families were given hot meals, gifts, and a warm place to stay over the Christmas holiday, this is what where all about Riders! Thank-you to all the different entities of American Legion Post 1 that stepped up and let our Veterans know they are not forgotten! If you are not a Life Member, yearly dues were due Jan. 1 st of 2015. See any officer to pay your 2015 dues and receive your new card. Help support the American Legion Post 1 Riders. Winter is upon us Riders. Looks like we might have to throw together a Polar Bear Run. Watch your email and facebook page for more information. Maybe somewhere heading South? To find us on Facebook just Google, American Legion Riders Chapter 1, Like our page and get information, pictures, all kinds things going on with the Riders. Please remember to support our Brothers and Sisters in the different entities--the S.A.L. is having a Jam Fest on the evening of Jan 24 th out at the Pavillion. All proceeds go to ALA to help with their Service Dog for Veteran program. Ride Safe, Ride Smart, Ride On. For God and Country, Ken Shoemaker Asst. Director American Legion Riders, Chapter 1 GOLF NEWS We golf at Golf & RV resort in Mims starting at 9:00am on Fridays and have around 25-30 Golfers every week, just show up and if needed we will place you with someone or group to play with. We play 18 holes on a 9 hole (fun) course and cost is $15.00 for 18 holes and a $3.00 fee for the prize fund. See you on the course Ray Parker (513) 484-6267 League Secretary RIDERS BIKE DAY AND MEAL: SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 TH, 1PM; FOOD AND MUSIC! COME ENJOY THE FUN! AUXILIARY NEWS PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM UNIT 1! MAY YOUR YEAR BE FILLED WITH GOOD HEALTH, GOOD FRIENDS AND MANY BLESSINGS. The children had a blast at the Christmas party. Mary Jo Jones and all of her wonderful elves did a great job. Unit 1 was blessed with lots of elves helping to prepare the holiday baskets of food and gifts for the children. Thank you Dennis for doing all the shopping, those who donated food and money and Dolly Lussier, Sally Young, Mary Jo Jones, Chuck, Donna Shearer, Carol Korwan, Jolene Freely and Sue Lessard for putting 20 holiday baskets together and helping to load the cars. Avery kind gentleman named Tom donated small bicycles which were given out also. We wish to extend a special thank you to an anonymous donor for $500 which helped us to reach the $2,000 goal for our service dog fund. Keep buying those delicious Jello shots. We still have a long way to go. Please mark your calendars for the following activities: February 14 Valentine s Day Prime Rib Dinner prepared by Pat Jedlicka 5-7 p.m. February 28 Family Fun Day/Adopt a Pet Day 11 a.m. -? March 14 Corned Beef and Cabbage prepared by Dick Osada 5-7 p.m. Family Fun Day will be filled with lots and lots of activities for children and adults. Don t miss out on this huge community event. More details will appear in the February bulletin. Be sure to check out our Facebook page, ALA Titusville Unit 1, Inc., for current info and to comment on anything or make suggestions. Also a video on You Tube filmed at our Post 1, SuperHeroKids Christmas Special starring the grandchildren of Carol Korwan and our Santa. For God, Country and Community, Cathie McMullin, President Auxilary Membership To anyone who missed the Auxiliary Christmas party, we missed you! A good time was had by all and we had lots of good food and fellowship. Renewals for 2015 are at 75% so we still have many members who have not renewed.
After January 1, the Daily and Weekly Drawing list will be updated to remove all unpaid members until dues are up to date. I congratulate all the members who got their renewals in promptly and encourage the rest to submit $30 for senior and $6 for junior members ASAP. As we start the New Year, please come out and attend Unit Meetings on the second Wednesday each month at 7 PM. We are accomplishing so much for our veterans and our communities. It is exciting to be a part of that. Donna Shearer, Unit 1 Membership Chairman