| American Legion Post 305, Caledonia, Mi. 9546 Cherry Valley Telephone Number 616-891-1882 |
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| American Legion Post 305 - Febuary 2010 |
From the Legion Commander:
I would like to thank the SAL, Auxiliary, and Legion members of this Post for their outstanding
work on raising money and food donations for the delivery of food baskets to the deserving members
of our community. Jerry “Spud” Huver and Randy Eggers deserve a round of applause for the work
they performed organizing this special event. In all told the members of this Post delivered food
baskets to 20 families serving 90 people. I am told that this event will go on next year even bigger
and better than this year. Thank you all who helped in this event.
The Post on January 9, 2010, invited 31 veterans from the Michigan Home for Veterans to play
bingo for the afternoon. This event was very successful thanks to the many volunteers who showed
up to help. I would like to thank Chet Teater for inviting the Veterans to the Post and for organizing
this event. I have many people to thank from the organization known as the Marine Mothers for
helping the veterans play bingo, Three Brothers Pizza for their donation of pizzas, Chemical Bank
for their donation of money for prizes, and to the members of this Post for preparing lunch for all.
Thank you everyone who helped with this event.
We will be having three Fish Fries this month starting Friday, February 12th, a benefit for Roger
Loring. Lent Fish Fries begin on Friday, February 19th, and continue on until Friday, April 2nd.
The “Polish Boys” will be serving a Polish diner on Fat Tuesday, February 16th from Noon until the
food is gone usually late in the evening. There will also be a Super Bowl Party on Sunday, February
7th, and a NASCAR Party on February 21st, both beginning at noon.
Our next meeting will be Wednesday, February 3, 2010, with social hour and dinner beginning at 6:30
pm and the general meeting at 7:30 pm. “Whip” the cook tells me he is planning a pot roast dinner
for the meeting. The Bar & Operations meeting begins at 6:30 pm, Officers meeting at 7: 00 pm, and
Executive Officers meeting begin at 7:30 pm on February 1st. Please plan on attending these
meetings.
Randy Phillips Jr.
From the Auxiliary
Hello Ladies!
I’d like to thank everyone that attended our annual Christmas Dinner. There were 24 participants
and some very happy 50/50 winners. A lot of fun was had by all.
Our first Euchre Tournament of the season turned out very successful. We had 7 tables and were
able to collect a substantial amount of money for one of our families going through a rough period
in their lives. I would like to personally thank everyone for their very generous donations. Our next
Tournament is February 6th (charity not yet decided). Then we will be having a soup cook off at
our March 6th tournament. And the Brown Bag Auction on April 3rd. Sign up always begins at
noon with play starting at 1:00pm. Appetizers are always welcome.
Our next meeting is scheduled for February 10th. Social hour is at 6:00pm and the meeting begins at
7:00pm. Hope to see you there!!
Make a great day…
Kristen Lazarski
From the SAL Commander
We are having a “Super Bowl” party 2/7/2010 at the Post. Please bring a dish to pass (no meatballs
please). A main dish Will be provided. The proceeds will be for the benefit of Dan (BOONE)
Stauffer. Contact Bill Neil, John Arrigo, Charlie McConnon or Spud for further information in
regards to the party or how you can help out.
We are also having a Fish Fry 2/12/2010 with the proceeds going for the benefit of Roger Loring.
“Boone and Big Rog” are not only SAL members they are two of my closest friends so SAL members
you better plan on supporting these events or we’ll talk. Please keep them in your prayers.
Our next meeting is scheduled for 2/8/2010 with happy hour starting @ 6:00 pm and the meeting @
7:00pm. PIZZA will be Provided. I am a man of few words so take heed, if we do not
Get more membership participation at our meetings, involvement with our organization or our
functions 2010 will be a dire year and perhaps our last.
Jerry Huver
ALR NEWS
Hello Legion Riders......
Sure would be nice to see a few more of you at our meetings........ We are currently working on our
party for March 20th...please keep you eyes open for more details.
Next meeting February 21st. 7 PM.
Spring is close.....
Director, Randy Eggers
