COMMANDER BILL MOORE 1 ST VICE KEN SHOEMAKER RIDERS DIRECTOR BRAD PARSONS AMERICAN LEGION POST #1 1281 N. US HWY 1 TITUSVILLE, FL 32796 321-269-9959 September 2016 www.titusvillealpost1.org Hours of Operation: Lunch M-F Open at 11 Lounge M-S Open at 11 Breakfast Sunday--Open at 8 S. A. L COMMANDER STEVE CARMAN AUXILIARY PRESIDENT CATHIE McMULLIN COMMANDERS REPORT: Greetings, Well, we had a slow August, but things are starting to pick up in September! We have some great events please look at the calendar and entities messages in the Newsletter. Rudy is also adding to the menu, so please check his message for details. On Sep 17 th, we will have our Annual Redneck Day and Rib Cook-off we had a great time last year! This is the opportunity for Ken and Doug to deliver on their rib trash-talking, or get burnt in the flames (like their ribs), in pursuit of the coveted RIBMASTER patch! The weather should be cooler this year, so come on out and be a rib eating Redneck! We are looking at some additional measures that we can report on monthly in addition to the revenue report hope to have that finalized soon. Thanks for your continued participation and patronage of our Post! For God and Country, Bill Moore, Commander RIBMASTER Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself. They are the American people s liberty teeth and keystone under independence. George Washington
NEWS FROM THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION Greetings Squadron 1, I am very pleased to have seen a great turn out for our August SAL Membership Meeting. Let s keep it going. It s great to see all the new faces. Wednesday, September 7 th at 7 pm is our next Membership Meeting since the first Monday is the Labor Day Holiday. In October and on, we meet the first Monday of the Month. The SAL Party for members and family is scheduled for Sunday, September 18 th beginning at 1:00 pm at Fox Lake Park. Come out for some food, refreshments, and games and mingle and meet with your fellow members. RSVP to the Party at the meeting or by email to: SALSquadron1@aol.com I want to thank all the kitchen staff and waitresses of an awesome job putting on the SAL Breakfasts every Sunday from 8-11 am. Everyone, come out and enjoy! Membership Dues: Keep the renewals coming. $35 per year, but if you pay early, only $30, if paid before the end of November. Mark your calendar for the SAL hosting the Derelict Antique Car Show on Saturday, November 5 th. Come support us and your Post, For God and Country, Steve Carman Squadron 1 Commander Post 1 Help Wanted Listings Ray Cook--(330) 391-8037 Raycatng@yahoo.com - Computer Issues/repair Nancy Hujik--(321) 576-2793 - Stargazer Embroidery. Screen Printing, Alterations, Sewing. Ron Preacher--(321) 745-5405 -preacher@mail.com - Bike Detailing Mike Grumbly--(321) 403-6578 -- Certified Auto /Truck Mechanics, Electrical work, Painting, Roofing Fred Rowan (321) 607-4053 permit2get@verizon.net--furniture restoration /repair, Indoor and Outdoor Painting Chris Lewis (321) 215-5103-Pressure Washing, Lawn Maint, Light Auto Repair, General House Maint Don Tait (321)-305-2141-dontait@discoverybuildings.com, Sheds, carports, etc. If you would like to list a Trade or Skill that you have, please contact Bill Moore at bebmoore@hotmail.com This is a list of Legion 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.
EVENT CALENDAR August 2016 September 2016 October 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 HIGH TIDE 6-10 3 RIDER MTG 10:00 4 5 Labor Day 6 BINGO 12:45 PM---? 11 12 BINGO 12:45 PM---? LEGION E-BOARD MTG 7PM AUXILIARY E-BOARD MTG 7:00 13 AUXILIARY GEN MTG 7:00 PM 7 6-9 S.A.L. MEETING 7:00 PM 14 6-9 8 15 9 GUITAR DAN 6-10 16 JJ MARTIN 6-10 10 RIDERS BIKE DAY IN PAVILION 3-7 PM RIDERS RIB FEST 5-7pm 17 REDNECK DAYAND RIB COOKOFF 1-? MEAT SHOOT 1PM 18 19 BINGO 12:45 PM---? LEGION Gen Membership Mtg 7PM 20 21 6-9 22 23 PAT MICHAELS 6-10 24 25 26 27 BINGO 12:45 PM---? 28 6-9 RIDER EBOARD 7PM 29 30 DAVE SPENCER THIRSTY SERVANTS 6-10 Notes: Hello to all: As many have noticed, the pavilion has been closed on Fridays and Sundays due to the intense heat. We will be reopening it beginning the first weekend of September. Look for some fresh ideas as we welcome Michelle back to the Post. She's a loyal Steeler fan and promises to bring some added fun to Sunday afternoon games. Beginning with the first regular season game, if you wear your college jersey on Saturday and a pro jersey on Sunday, your first drink is half price. Our 2nd annual Redneck Day and Rib Cook-off will be on September 17th. There is a sign up sheet at the bar. Rumor has it that there are a number of people that would love to take Commander, "Ribmaster" Bill's title away from him. Let's see who is up for the challenge! There will also be a variety of fun and games for Redneck Day. So come on out, bring a healthy appetite and get your redneck on!! We are having Margarita Mondays! Come in and enjoy a nice cold margarita for $2.00 to go along with Rudy's Mexican menu. On Monday's we also offer your first draft free when you order lunch. As always thank you for your continued support!! Your bartenders, Crystal, Donna, Marion, Michelle, Michelle, Tara and Shari
DINING CALENDAR August 2016 September 2016 October 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 3 4 11 18 25 5 Labor Day KITCHEN CLOSED 12 and MEXICAN FOOD 19 and MEXICAN FOOD 26 and MEXICAN FOOD 6 SLOPPY JOES 13 TUNA SALAD 20 EGG SALAD 27 CHICKEN SALAD 7 14 21 28 1 W/MEATBALLS 8 W/MEATSAUCE OR CHILI 15 W/SAUSAGE 22 W/MEATSAUCE 29 and CHICKEN PARMESAN W/SPAGHETTI 2 9 16 23 30 10 RIDERS RIB FEST 5-7pm IN PAVILION 17 RIB COOKOFF 1-? 24 Notes: Hello from the Kitchen, We are having some specials, for a limited time, to see how they work out: on Thursdays, Panzerati for $5 and Pepperoni Pizza Balls; we also have added Mexican Specials on Thursdays in addition to our Mexican Mondays. Please take a look at the specials in the menu! We are also going to start using cards for lunches, Pizza Thursdays, and Friday Dinner buy 12 and get 13 th FREE! See you at the Post, Rudy and Staff "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
AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS NEWS Greetings Riders, September is upon us and cooler riding weather is just around the bend! Going to have to start getting ready for our Northern Brothers and Sisters return back to the sunshine state. I see a lot of riding in our future. As most of you know we have gone through some changes at Chapter 1. Our Director Ken Shoemaker was diagnosed with a serious health issue and needed to resign his position, I was then appointed as Director for the remainder of the term. I have been a Post 1 Rider for 7 years and served as Secretary last year. We are staying in close contact with Ken and will offer him as much support as we can. Our next Bike Day Sept 10 th is going to be a good one! DON T FORGET, We will be having the event from 3 7 pm. We are trying to avoid some the remaining summer heat. We have a great band playing--the SADDLE BAND--they have a good following and will hopefully draw a good crowd. So tell your friends to come on by and grab some of RIBMASTER Bill s Ribs that we are selling from 5-7 pm. Come early so you don t miss out The Chapter is already gearing up for the big NVHS Poker Run in November, Big Raffle Items are being secured and several riders have already gone out and started securing the Poker run stops and hanging flyers. Thank you to everyone who has started stepping up. We have our 12 th District picnic at Wickham Park Sept 24 th. We will probably have a ride going down as a group leaving from the Post. Our August Riders Meat Shoot went very well-- if you haven t been you should come by on the 3 rd Saturday of the Month from 1-3 pm. If you would like to help we are always looking for a hand. Membership is due, see Jo Anderson (Treasurer) at our next meeting and get your card. Our next Riders meeting is Saturday Sept 3 rd, 10am. See Sgt at Arms Mike Too Tall Ellis when you sign in--he will have our roster for everyone to check and update your pertinent information. Please remember that we are all Legionnaires, Sons, and Auxiliary members. We must support all our Entities and our Post! Like us on Facebook! American Legion Riders Chapter 1 always good information constantly being put out and pictures of the good times had! Ride Safe, Brad Snake Doc ALRChapter1@outlook.com Golf News Mark the date--our Post 1 Golf League will begin September 2, 2016. We golf at Willow Lakes golf club in Mims FL every Friday at 9:00 am. We play 18 holes on a 9 hole fun course. Cost is $15:00, we also have a $3:00 game for low score for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place A and B groups, closest to the pin for a free round of golf and an 50/50 drawing. You need not have a team, come on out and we will place you with someone to play with See you in Sept, Ray (513) 484-6267
AUXILIARY NEWS PRESIDENTS MESSAGE We want to wish all the snow birds starting to return safe travels and God speed. We look forward to your return and the return of cooler weather. Mark your calendars for September 17, our next Redneck Day with a Rib Cook Off. Put your aprons on, get the ribs marinating and enter the contest to win Rib Master. Last year s winner, RIBMASTER Bill Moore is up for the challenge. Remember 9/11. Pray for those who lost loved ones in that horrible event and pray for vigilance to prevent it from happening again. Don t forget we host a dance every Thursday evening. We have lots of fun and it only cost $6 per person. Couples and Singles are welcome. School has started and we are still collecting school supplies to donate to Mims, Pinewood and Oak Park Elementary schools. We will be sorting them for distribution after our general membership meeting Sept. 13. Hope to see you at our meeting Sept. 13. It is a great opportunity for you to learn about our programs and find out just how much we really do for our veterans, community and country. Dates to Remember: Sept. 6-E-Board meeting7 p.m. Sept. 11-Remember and Pray Sept. 13-General Membership7 p.m. Sept. 17-Redneck Day 11 a.m. -? For God & Country, Cathie McMullin, President cathiemcmullin@yahoo.com Cell 610-715-2237 Auxiliary Membership News National ALA will be sending email renewal notifications in early September to those members for whom they have email addresses and others will be sent by postal mail. The Membership Chair is accepting renewals now, $30 for seniors and $6 for juniors. Please get them in ASAP. Donna Shearer, Membership Chair