June  2011 Newsletter

COMMANDER:

Hello again, at the May Post meeting Larry Kallin was elected 1st Vice Commander and Craig Hartman Service Officer. My thanks to Dave Ziegler (1st Vice Commander) and Tom Skalberg (Service Officer) for all their hard work in promoting and supporting this Post. Bob Jones was re-elected to a 3yr term on the Gambling Board and the 3 at large Executive Board members were reappointed to 1 year terms. The rest of the Post officer corps will remain the same. All terms begin After the July Department Convention.

We are looking for a new Newsletter Editor, if interested please contact me.

June 3rd (1942) the Battle of Midway began, it's considered the turning point of the war in the Pacific. June 6th (1944) is D-Day the invasion of Europe at Normandy.  The beginning of the end of Hitler.

Friday June 10th from 6-8pm it's the LEGION CHARCOAL GRILLED STEAK DINNER with baked potato, mushrooms, dinner roll and SALAD BAR $10.00.

Sunday June 12th from 9-1pm it's the LEGION FAMILY STEAK & EGG BREAKFAST with American fries, toast, juice and coffee $7.00.

Tuesday June 14th is Flag Day. We normally do our Flag Disposal Ceremony on this date but it's our Post meeting night, so we'll have the ceremony on Wednesday June 15th at 5:30pm. Come on down and joins us in disposing of our Nations Colors.

Saturday June 18th it's the Fire Relief Street Dance. Come on down and help support the Golden Valley Fire Dept.

June 25th (1950) The Korean Conflict (War) began.

Some days to mark on your calendar.

Monday July 4th (yes were open) There will be a Potluck dinner starting at 6pm and fireworks around dusk. Feel free to bring something for the potluck and join us in celebrating our Independence.

On Sunday July 10th we'll again be the Color Guard for the Robbinsdale Whiz Bang Days Parade. If you want to participate please contact me or Tom Skalberg (our parade organizer).

Saturday August 6th is our 2012 Membership Drive Picnic.

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

Thank you for support.

Commander,
George Jansen

AUXILIARY:

Hello Everyone!
Well, we made it…I believe summer is finally here!  I am sure you are all busy getting your lawns and gardens in order as well as making plans for summer vacation, I know I am. 
Installation Ceremony was held May, 17th.  Congratulations to everyone!  This past year was a “learning year,” and I am hoping (and praying) the coming year will be filled with as much laughter as success.  Really, it has been a pleasure working with everyone and I would like to express many thanks to all the Auxiliary members who continue to donate their time on all our projects – thank you!  I truly enjoy working with all of you and encourage members to “come on down” and join in the fun!  Also, we reached our membership goal of 193 and surpassed it by one. 
Over the summer, please check the Legion and Auxiliary boards for up-coming events, dinner specials and volunteer opportunities.  Enjoy our beautiful Minnesota summer and as always, God bless our Troops and their families.
Peace
Auxiliary President
Jackie Miller

S.A.L.:

Elections were held and the results are as follows:
Commander – David Jenkins
1st Vice – Cary Hagstrom
2nd Vice – Mark Starbird
Finance Officer – Tom Skalberg
Sgt-at-Arms – Clifton Sumpter
Chaplain – Coach
Historian – Raivo Schwalbe
I’d like to thank all of my past year officers for making it a successful year and I look forward to another great year!

Installation was held on May 17th and once again the 40-8’s did a great job.  A big thank you to Sharon for the lunch that followed.

My brother, Joe and I helped out at the 7th Annual Disabled Veterans Turkey Hunt on April 19th – 21st at Camp Ripley.  The hunters bagged 16 birds.  Photos of some of the hunters and their birds are posted on the Commander Board at the post.

The S.A.L. will be conducting a raffle from now through June 18th..   Prizes this year will be 1st prize $500.00, 2nd $300.00 3rd through 8th $100.00 and a 9th prize $99.99  Drawing will be held at the Golden Valley Fire Relief Association Street Dance just before the fire works begin.  I will be sending tickets to S.A.L. members to sell.  Non S.A.L. members can purchase your tickets from the bartenders or the pull tab sellers.

Friday June 17th we will be serving a BBQ  Pulled Pork Sandwich on a bun served with  coleslaw and chips.  $6.00   Served from 6:00 – 8:00.   Hope to see you there!

The S.A.L. does not meet in June, July or August.  The next meeting will be on September 7th.  Feel free to call me at 612-618-3330 if you need anything from the Sons.
Thank you and have a great Summer!

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

FIRST VICE COMMANDER:

Our post membership is up to 394 as of this writing. Our goal was 414 and as time has run out for the membership year we will not meet our goal for the first time in 3 years. We are at 95%.

We have one new member: Wilbert (Jerry) Evers Jr., Viet Nam Marine vet.  Welcome to our post Jerry.

I hope you will give your new 1st Vice the same great support you have given me. No one person can be responsible for membership, it takes all of us to bring new members in and encourage current members to renew. Please do your part to help. Without new members a post soon disappears. Don't let that happen to us.

God Bless Our Troops and Their Families!
1st Vice Commander,
Dave Ziegler

MANAGER:

EVERY THURSDAY TACOS & MARGARITAS   5:00-7:00 PM

BINGO Every Saturday in June Starts at 1:00 PM
Food Service Available 12:30-5:00 PM
2-for-1 Drinks Monday thru Friday Time: 2:00-4:00 PM
Every Thursday in June-KARAOKE-By: Shooting Star Entertainment

Friday June 3rd. Chicken Fried Steak W/Mashed Potatoes, Pepper Gravy, Baby Carrots & Dinner Roll 6-8 PM  $8.00    Music By: Shooting Star Karaoke

Saturday June 4th. Auxiliary Arts, Crafts & Flea Market

EACH MONDAY 6-8 PM $1.50 Burger $1.50 Fries 6-8 PM
or
Special Burger & Fries $2.50    5-8 PM Buy [1] Tap Beer Get [1] Free

Friday June 10th. Legion Charcoal Grilled Steak W/Baked Potato & Salad Bar 6-8 PM $10.00 Music By: The Griswaldz

Sunday June 12th.  Steak & Egg Breakfast 9-1 PM $7.00

Friday, June 17th, S.A.L. BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich on a bun served with coleslaw and chips.  $6.00 
Music-The Percolators

Saturday June 18th. Fire Relief Association Street Dance & Fireworks at Dusk--

Friday June 24th. 6oz. Deep Fried Breaded Cod W/Baked Potato, Corn & Cole Slaw Or Shrimp Basket W/Fries & Slaw $7.00  Time: 6-8 PM

Friday July 1st.  NO Evening Dinner Pizza Available “Karaoke"

Monday July 4th.  The Kitchen Is CLOSED-
6:00 p.m. Potluck--Fireworks at Dusk--

Kitchen Open Monday Thru Friday For lunches 11:00-1:30 PM    
We offer homemade soups and tasty sandwiches along with many other Daily Specials.  Come for lunch and bring a friend.
Manager,
Sharon

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