April  2010 Newsletter

COMMANDER:

Hello again, I hope your doing well. It looks like we’ll be sending about 520 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies to our Troops overseas. I'll give a more detailed report in my May article.

At the March Post meeting I had the pleasure of presenting 50 year continuous membership certificate to Jerold (Jerry) Huntington. Jerry was with the 187th Airborne in Korea during that war. Also at this meeting we held nominations for all Post officer positions, three at large executive board seats and two seats on the gambling committee. We will continue with nominations at the April and May meetings with the election following at the May meeting.

On Friday April 9th from 6-8pm it's the LEGION CHARCOAL GRILLED STEAK DINNER with baked potato, mushrooms, dinner roll and SALAD BAR $9.00.

On Sunday April 11th from 9-1pm it’s the LEGION "FAMILY" STEAK & EGG BREAKFAST with American fries, toast, juice and coffee $6.oo.

On Saturday May 22nd we'll be leading off the Golden Valley Days Parade with our color guard. If you would like to participate, please contact me.

On Monday May 31st Memorial Day our Post along with the Golden Valley VFW are going to try something different than the joint venture ceremony we've been doing for years. We are going to have a Parade starting at Seeman Park which is on Florida Ave. and Golden Valley Road just west of Douglas and Golden Valley Road. It will be one mile long ending at Golden Valley City Hall where we will hold our Memorial Day Ceremony with free hotdogs, chips and soda following the Ceremony. This is John Giese's idea, he is a member of both Posts and thought this might make more people aware of what Memorial Day is all about. It's a great idea. So if you want to participate contact me. More details in the May newsletter.

Don't forget to check out our website at www.chesterbird.com. If you would like to receive your newsletter by e-mail there is an e-mail link on the first page. If you choose this option you will no longer get it by postal delivery

In closing lets not forget our Troops in harms way. They need our continued support. May the "FORCE" be with them.

Thank you for your support.
Commander,
George Jansen   

AUXILIARY:

Greetings:
Our Auxiliary year 2010 is coming to a close. I would like to thank everyone who made this wonderful year possible. Without you it would not happen.
Please mark you calendars:
Auxiliary Meeting April 13th we will have nomination of Officers at this meeting!
Pancake Breakfast, April 18th.

On Memorial Day we will need marchers for the Memorial Day Celebration, please contact me if you are interested.

From my home to yours I hope you all have a wonderful Easter
Pease to all

President,
Kerri Anderson

FIRST VICE COMMANDER:

Membership has grown to 402, that’s 98% of our 410 goal. We only have about 30 days to get the final 8 memberships in. If any of you have not sent in your dues for 2010, we need them now. We do not want to fall back from last year. I know there are quite a few that have not sent them in yet but if you intend to continue to belong to the best Post in the Best Veteran’s organization you will have to get them into me NOW. Remember the dues are deductible.
Don't lose your continuous years of membership status, the Legion magazine, the Legion News Paper and the Legion benefits you have. Send them in.  Thank You.

God Bless Our Troops and their families

First Vice Commander,
Dave Ziegler

S.A.L.:                   

Nomination of Officers will be held at our next meeting on Wednesday April 7th at 6:30 p.m.  Please join us and get involved.  Election will be held at the May meeting.

Once again the city of Golden Valley has asked the post to lead the Golden Valley Days Parade Saturday May 21st.  If you would like to march, just let me know.  You will need black slacks and the shirts will be provided.  We also need volunteers to help in the beer tent on that same day, 2 hour shifts, details next month.  There will be a sign up sheet at the post.

A big welcome to our newest members:
Steven Cody and Mike Jaroska.

Friday April 16th we will serve a Roast Pork Loin Dinner, slow cooked to perfection and served with stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, apple sauce and a dinner roll.  $8.00   Served 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.   Hope to see you there!

For God and Country
S.A.L. Commander
David (Chico) Jenkins

MANAGER:

EVERY MONDAY 6-8 $1.00 Burger $1.00 Fries 6-8 PM
5-8 PM Buy [1] Tap Beer Get [1] Free

EVERY THURSDAY TACOS & MARGARITAS   5-7:00 PM
Bar Bingo Every Saturday In April we now offer a Burger plus More Menu--12-5:00 PM

Friday April 2nd 8oz.Deep Fried Cod or Shrimp Dinner 6-8 PM   $8.00

Sunday April 4th Easter Sunday
The Legion Is CLOSED
"Have a Happy Easter"

Friday April 9th.  Legion Charcoal Grilled Steak or 8oz. Deep Fried Cod W/Salad
Bar 6-8 PM $9.00
Music By: The Percolators

Sunday April11th Steak & Egg Breakfast 9-1 PM $6.00

Friday April16th S.A.L. Roast Pork Loin Dinner 6-8 PM $8.00
Music By: The Grisswolds

Sunday April 18th.  Ladies Auxiliary All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast W/Sausage
9-12:30 PM   $5.00

Friday April 23rd. Swedish Meatball Dinner   6-8 PM $8.00
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Friday April 30th 8oz. Deep Fried Cod or Shrimp Dinner 6-8 PM 8.00

Friday May 7th. All You Can Eat Spaghetti w/Salad & Garlic Toast 6-8 PM $8.00

Kitchen Open Monday thru Friday for lunches 11:00-1:30 PM
We now offer Char-Broiled Burgers and more

We offer made from scratch soups, tasty sandwiches and many other Daily Specials.

Legion Steak Fry the SECOND FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH---STEAK & EGG BREAKFAST THE SECOND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH.

Manager,
Sharon

SERVICE OFFICER:

The sound of a bugle calling TAPS is familiar, but few of us know there are words to accompany the music.
Day is done
Gone the Sun;
From the lake
From the hills,
From the sky.
Safely Rest,
All is well,
God is nigh.

Every Minnesota service member who has served in combat since September 2001 is eligible for a minimum $500.00 grant from the Minnesota Military Appreciation Fund (MMAF). Families who have members killed in action can receive $5,000.00 grants. Severely injured members can receive $2,000 to $10,000. Go to the MMAF site for more information on how to apply online. Donations to the site are encouraged to keep the fund supplied. The S.A.L. has donated to this site.

Service Officer,
Tom Skalberg, P.C.

American Legion Riders Notice:

To fellow Chester Bird post 523 Family Members:
The American Legion Riders are coming to our post!
We will be resurrecting the ALR.  Members interested in joining are encouraged to attend a meeting scheduled for April 8th, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.

At this time we will be signing up members and trying to fill the positions that govern our chapter as set fourth in the ALR by-laws.

For more information or if you have any questions please feel free to contact
Evan Komar at 612.709.1393.

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