May  2011 Newsletter

COMMANDER:

Hello again, I hope you are enjoying the weather. At the May Post meeting elections will be held for Post officers. Come on down and participate in running your Post.

May 8th is Mothers Day and also is Victory in Europe Day (1945).

Due to the current economic and world conditions we have to raise the prices on the Legion Steak Dinner and Family Steak and Egg Breakfast for the first time in 2 1/2 years. In this time frame the price of the steaks alone has gone up $2.10 a pound, not to mention everything else going up. So we are raising the price $1.00 on both meals.

On Friday May 13th from 6-8pm it's the LEGION CHARCOAL GRILLED STEAK DINNER with baked potato, mushrooms, dinner roll and SALAD BAR $10.00.

On Sunday May 15th from 9-1pm it's the LEGION FAMILY STEAK AND EGG BREAKFAST with American fries, toast, juice and coffee $7.00. This day is also ARMED FORCES DAY, A day to recognize all the branches of service.

On Tuesday May 17th at 7pm we will have the Installation of Officers.

Saturday May 21st our Color Guard will lead off the Golden Valley Days Parade.

On Memorial Day, May 30th we will join with the G. V. VFW in a Memorial Service. It is the VFW's turn to host, so we will start at our Post and end at the VFW. So come on and join us in remembering our fallen comrades.

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:

Hello Everyone!
Well spring is here, the green is coming and as I write this, so is the snow!  Gotta love Minnesota! 
Currently we have 189 paid memberships, so close to our goal of 193.  If you know someone who is interested, please have them contact Doris Rindahl or myself for more information.  Together we can make this happen!
Poppy flowers will soon be available.  Please watch for them and help to get the word out.  Let everyone know they are made by Veterans and 100% of the money raised goes directly to Veterans and their families. 
Saturday, June 4th will be our first annual Chester Bird Arts, Crafts and Flea Market.  All vendors are welcome, details and entry sheets are available at the Legion on the Auxiliary board or by contacting me at: jlmfoster@msn.com  Cost is $10.00 per space and runs from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. 
Our next meeting is Tuesday, May 10th at 6:30pm.  We will be finalizing our plans for the Flea Market and can use all the help we can get!  Hope to see you there!
In closing, please remember to check the Auxiliary and Legion boards for up-coming events and information on our Legion family.  As always, please remember our Troops and their Families, God Bless.
Peace
Auxiliary President
Jackie Miller

S.A.L.:

It’s election time again and nominations were held at our last meeting:
Commander:  David (Chico) Jenkins
1st Vice:  Cary Hegstrom
2nd Vice:  Mark Starbird
Finance Officer:  Tom Skalberg
Chaplin:  Les Tufle
Sgt. at Arms: Raivo Schwalbe
Boy Scouts:  Joe Sears
Nominations will stay open until our next meeting on Wednesday May 4th at 6:30 p.m.  I would like to thank all of the officers for their hard work this past year.  Your hard work made this year a BIG SUCCESS!!  Thanks guys!!  I’m looking forward to another great year.  Installing of new officers will be May 17th at 7:00 p.m.  Officers please wear black pants.  This year the American Legion Riders will also be installed.  There will be a light lunch served following the installation.

The S.A.L. Raffle tickets are on sale now.  This year the prizes will are 1st prize $500.00 2nd prize $300.00 and 6 prizes of $100.00 and a 7th prize of $99.99.  Tickets are only $1.00 each. You can purchase tickets from a S.A.L. member, the bartender or the pull tab booth.  Drawing will be held at the Fireman’s Street Dance on June 18th at dusk.

We will not hold meetings in June, July or August.  If you have any concerns or need anything from The Son’s please feel free to contact me at 612-618-3330.  Thanks and have a great summer!

It’s time to mark your calendar.  We need people to march in a short parade on May 21st for Golden Valley Days.  Meet at the post at 8:30 a.m.  Parade steps off at 9:30 a.m.  Please wear black pants.         July 10th is Robbinsdale’s Whiz Bang Days Parade.  Meet at the Post at 1:00 p.m.  Step off at 3:00p.m.  Please wear black pants.

Friday May 21st we will serve a BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich served with fries or Chicken wings 7 pcs.  Hot or Plain $6.00 Served 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.   Hope to see you there!

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

FIRST VICE COMMANDER:

We are up to 392 members in our post. We have added two new members:
Clifton A. Roark, Marine, Korea veteran of Golden Valley
Fred Schommer, Navy, Viet Nam veteran of Plymouth

We welcome both of you to Post 523.

We are having elections for Post officers at our May 10th meeting. Be sure to come and vote for your officers and take part in your Post. The meeting starts at 6:30 P.M. This should be may last report as I am not running for another term, I feel it is time for some new faces and ideas to lead our Post. We must get members involved who want to serve so be sure to attend and cast your vote in May.

God bless our troops and their families.
First Vice Commander,
Dave Ziegler

MANAGER:

EVERY THURSDAY TACOS & MARGARITAS   5-7:00 PM

BINGO Every Saturday in May 1:00 PM
Food Service Available 12:30-5:00 PM
2-for-1 Drinks Monday thru Friday
Time: 2:00-4:00 PM

Friday May 6th.  Roast Pork w/Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Stuffing & Corn Dinner
6-8 PM $8.00    Music By: Shooting Star Karaoke

Friday May 13th.  Legion Steak Fry- w/Baked Potato & Salad Bar 6-8 PM   $10.00   Music By: The Percolators

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

Sunday May 15th.  Steak & Egg Breakfast 9-1 PM $7.00

Tuesday May 17th, Installation of Officers 7:00 p.m.

Friday May 20th. S.A.L. B.B. Q Pulled Pork Sandwich
served with fries or chicken wings (7 pc) $6.00 6-8 PM
Music-The Percolators

Friday May 27th.  Grilled Ham Steak W/ Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes,
Corn on the Cob & dinner Roll
6-8 PM    $8.00

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

Saturday June 4th.  Auxiliary Flea Market Set Up at 7:00 a.m.

Friday June 10th Legion Steak Fry W/Salad Bar & Baked Potato 6-8 PM

Kitchen Open Monday Thru Friday For lunches 11:00-1:30 PM

We now offer Char-Broiled Burgers, soups and tasty sandwiches along with many other Daily Specials.
We Look Forward To Seeing You-
Manager,
Sharon

SERVICE OFFICER:

Keep those used eyeglasses, cell phones, and toiletries coming and deposit in the box on the coat rack.
They are much appreciated at the Minneapolis Veterans Home where I go once a month.

Not too early to be thinking about Robbinsdale’s Whiz Bang Days Parade. As usual we will be the first unit in the parade.  We need marchers, flag and rifle bearers, banner girls and some skating gals for treats. Convertible drivers, who plan on driving in the parade, please let me know as lineup space is allocated.  Post parade refreshments and debriefing to follow the parade.

Service Officer,
Tom Skalberg, PC.

HISTORIAN:

CIVIL WAR

Tom Custer, who died with his famous brother General “General” George Armstrong Custer at the Battle of the Little Big Horn in 1876, was awarded two Congressional Metals of Honor during the Civil War.

Eighty-five of the 3454 individuals given this award are alive.

Speaking of the Civil War, a widow who married a very old Civil War vet when she was very young, drew a Civil War pension ($40.00 per month) until she passed away……….in 2003.

Historian,
John Felcyn

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