Oct. 2012 Newsletter

American Legion NEWSLETTER – OCTOBER 2012
PO Box 1073 – 1005 Hwy. 195 – Elephant Butte, NM 87935
575-744-4144
WEBSITE – americanlegionelephantbutte.com
COMMANDER – Roy Lucero – Commander & Newsletter Editor
Summer is over and fall is upon on us. We’ve been invited to take part in the Veterans Day observance at the Veteran’s Home in T or C in November. If you would like to volunteer to be a flag bearer or participate in some other capacity, let one of our officers know. The next few months usually bring a lot of our members down from the north. Let’s be sure and welcome them back and encourage them to stay longer. I hope you’ve all noticed the added pool table and flat-screen TV. Come in and enjoy a friendly game of pool or watch your favorite sporting events. Football is a lot more fun to watch with a crowd cheering on their favorite team. Don’t forget about all our men and women in uniform at home and away. Keep them in your thoughts and in your prayers.
Vice Commander – Tom Cleveland
Well September has come and gone. Soon our winter visitors will be returning and cooler weather will be upon us. If you haven’t been to the Post lately you need to stop by and see the changes that have taken place. We will be replacing the flooring in the smoking side soon. I will be asking for volunteers to help with painting the Post. It is not too early to start preparing for our tenth year anniversary celebration so jump on the band wagon and help make our facility fresh and bright. Our success depends on you members to support the Post by coming in and participating in the many events that are planned by the activities committee article and calendar. Hope to see you at the Post soon.
Finance Officer – Dr. G. Vincent Barrett
The Post financial condition is improving as we had a small net profit last month. Overall for the month of August we had a net profit of approximately $1000. Our reserve position is improving as the bar and kitchens are experiencing increases in sales. Discussions with Aries Gaming indicate that we may have a few new gaming machines in the game room by the first of the year as well as improved air circulation. This should help improve the gaming revenues. The second pool table and new TV, both of which are in place, are also expected to improve the bar and kitchen sales. I am confident that with these few improvements and the generally improving economic conditions the Post should be able to remain on a sound financial footing throughout this coming fiscal year.
The VFnp (Veterans and Fraternal non-profits gaming lobby of which we are a member) has agreed to hold its next monthly meeting at Post 44 on October 23, Tuesday registration at 11AM with lunch at 12 noon preceding the meeting.

Adjutant – Bob Nellis
CONGRATULATIONS to James Moody of T or C – he was the winner of the Early Bird Drawing and his dues for 2013 have been reimbursed to him. Our paid membership for 2013 now stands at 212. Our total membership is 413. Remember, beginning on January 1, 2013, your old door card will not work to enter the post. Upon entering after ringing the bell, please show the bartender your 2013 membership card and she/he will issue you a new key entry card.
Activities Committee – Kathy Norton and Linda Amdal
Time to start snorkeling through your closets for your Halloween costume and your lederhosen!! It’s that time of year again!! The golf tournament on Saturday, October 6th has SOLD OUT!! Thanks to all for your support!! For all those wanting to join in on the fabulous Brisket Lunch & Raffle following the tournament at 2:00 p.m., tickets are available for $7.50 per person. We will also be selling raffle tickets ($1.00 each or 6 for $5.00) for more than $1700 worth of prizes!! Bob & Fran Acre has also offered to provide entertainment for us!! Contact Linda Nenno or Linda Amdal for more info. Special thanks to the Line Dancers for their great performance on Sept. 16th!! And to all those that “CowBoy’d-Up!!” Bob & Fran, YOU ARE AWESOME!! Thank you!! It was a “Hoot!”

  • Starting Friday, October 5th, Elaine is adding pop corn shrimp with fries and soup or chips for just $5.00 to the menu!! Claudia & I got a “taste-test” & they are fabulous!! Be sure to mark your calendars for the Post All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast (9:00 to 11:00), Saturday October 13th.
  • Wed. Oct 3 Chicken Fajitas & Soup du Jour, Music by Sue Barr
  • Fri. Oct 5 Burgers, Wings, Popcorn Shrimp & soup du jour, Entertainment by Gene Armijo
  • Sat. Oct 6 9 am Golf Tourney and at 2 pm, Brisket Lunch
  • Wed. Oct 10 Chicken Fried Steak, soup du jour, Music by Jim Corrons
  • Fri. Oct 12 Burgers, Wings, Popcorn Shrimp & soup du jour, Entertainment by Cindy Bellini
  • Wed. Oct 17 Baked Fish Dinner & soup du jour, Music by Sue Barr
  • Fri. Oct 19 Burgers, Wings, Popcorn Shrimp & soup du jour, Entertainment by Cindy Bellini Sun. Oct 21 Soup Pot Luck
  • Tues. Oct 23 VFNP Meeting 11:00 am
  • Wed. Oct 24 Ham & Mac & Cheese & soup du jour, Music by Cactus Flats Member Appreciation to Liz Nellis
  • Fri. Oct 26 Burgers, Wings & Popcorn Shrimp & soup du jour, Entertainment by Gene Armijo
  • Wed. Oct 31 Halloween Costume Party – Indian Tacos with Chicken & Rice & soup du jour, music by Sue Barr

October Birthdays: Oct. 3, Wally Fluckey, Oct. 5ht, Liz Nellis, Oct. 10, Susanah Allen, Oct. 12, Roy Lucero,
Oct. 14, Butch Walters

As the Tournament Contact, I would like to express our appreciation to those that sponsored the golf holes: The Fluckey
family, Steve & Linda Ross, Tom & Marty Novak, Marge Roady, Fran & Bob Acre, Toni & Warren Rainwater, Gene Hill &
Cathy Mitchell, Amin’s, Tuck’s Turf, Howie Tucker, Landscaping Ideas, Sierra Sam’s RV Club, Aries Gaming, Barrett
Appraisal Services, Barking Dog Mesa Land Co, Citizen’s Bank, T or C Women of the Moose, T or C Moose Lodge 2050,
American Legion Post 49, VFW Post 1389, Cobalt of New Mexico, Pine Knot Bar. Thank You So Much!!

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