COMMANDER – Roy Lucero – Commander & Newsletter Editor
Our Legion Family continues to support our community, veterans and active duty personnel throughout the world. We can do what we do because of all the great support we get from our membership. Our volunteers never seem to tire of stepping up and doing what has to be done. I encourage all of you to get out and recruit new members and invite current members to come in and participate.
We’ve got some fun events coming up this month. Just to mention a few; Super Bowl Party on the 2nd, Special Valentine’s Dinner on Wednesday the 12th, and a Fish Fry birthday celebration on the 23rd. Be sure a check out the calendar for all the happenings.
The time is getting near when we must nominate officers for the 2014-2015 term. If you would like to run for a position or nominate someone, contact our nominations chairman, Tom Cleveland.
Once again, thank you for all you do, and see you at the Post.
Vice Commander – Tom Cleveland
Another busy month has passed and the post, as usual, had a lot of fun activities and functions. Thanks again to all those who helped put on the events and meals and to those who participated in them. The month of February is here already and the Activities Comittiee has a full schedule of events to enjoy. The prime rib dinner is the 12th of the month. Be sure to buy your tickets because it is ticketed entry only.
This is your post so please come out and show your support.
Juke box is again up and running , enjoy.
Hope to see you soon! Finance Officer – Dr. G. Vincent Barrett
The financial condition of the Post continues to remain sound. However, the Post suffered losses for the two months of November and December to the tune of approximately $13,000. Although these months are typically slow we had some maintenance expenses in addition to the low sales in the bar, kitchen and gaming. This reduced our reserves by 40% +-. Nevertheless our overall capital position is solid and we are meeting all financial obligations on time. I expect that the coming months will see a pickup in Post activity and revenues. Additionally with new machines coming in I also expect gaming revenues to increase and by the end of this fiscal year we should see our reserves back to reasonable levels again. See you at the Post.
Adjutant – Bob Nellis .
No report at this time.
Activities Committee – Linda Amdal
Hip Hip Hurray!! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You to Tom C., Lynn B, Bob & Liz N., Robert & Delores U., Patty & Wayne G., Linda N. and Richard K. for stepping up to the plate by preparing meals and helping in the kitchen in K.T.’s absence. You ALL ROCK!!! Kudo’s to Kathy N., Fran A., Johanna R. and Ginny L. for setting up and cleaning up the very successful Soup Supper!! Additional thank you’s to Cyndi Wipf for procuring our I-Pad Mini’s and to our “Mystery Member” that donated $500.00 to the Post for our air conditioner. Members like all of you make this Post the success that it is!! Thanks, so much!!
Congrat’s to Pam Sallee for selling the most Christmas Ornaments!! We hope you enjoy the Elephant Butte Inn Spa Treatment!!
Sunday, Feb. 2 the Activities Committee is providing free pizza (while it lasts) for the Super Bowl Party at 4:00. The game begins at 4:30, so get here early!! Door Prizes at half time.
Mon., Feb 3 at 2:00 the footballs are coming down and the hearts are going up. Come on in & help us decorate. We always have fun! On Monday, Feb. 17 we will be decorating for Mardi Gras. (Heads up on our Cajun Potluck on Sunday, March 2.)
Sat. Feb. 8th is the All-You-Can-Eat-Breakfast (8:30 – 10:00) and “Virtual” Bake Sale. At 2:00 pm the Post will be holding a memorial for Kevin Harris.
We have currently sold over 1/2 of our tickets for the Valentine’s Prime Rib Dinner on Wed. Feb. 12th. You must have a ticket ($10.00 each) to receive a meal. Tickets are available from the bartender. The meal will be served at your table, thereby eliminating a line-up back to the pool tables. Thanks, in advance, to Pat O’Berg & his crew, Patty &Gary & Gene Hill, for preparing the meal. Jim Corrons will provide music, there will be a door prize and Deone Harty has offered to take “Sweetheart” photos during the evening, for $5.00. You will receive your photo that night. Also, be sure to buy your tickets for a chance to win a $379.00 I-Pad Mini!! Tickets are $5.00 each or 6 (SIX) for $20.00. What a deal that is!! The winner will be announced after dinner.
On Wed. Feb. 19th, we would like you all to join us in applauding Bill Nenno, as Member of the Month, for all he has done for our Post!! Thank you, Bill, for your constant support and participation!!
Please see the calendar for our other events and menu’s. Hope too see you at the Post!!