POST 44
American Legion NEWSLETTER – DECEMBER 2012
PO Box 1073 – 1005 Hwy. 195 – Elephant Butte, NM 87935
575-744-4144
WEBSITE – americanlegionelephantbutte.com
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COMMANDER – Roy Lucero – Commander & Newsletter Editor
Another year is rapidly coming to an end. We’ve lost some old friends and we’ve added some new faces.
It isn’t over, yet; but I’d like to thank everyone for the great year we’ve had. Our Bar and Kitchen staff go all out to make Post 44 a truly friendly place to gather; and our Gaming Managers make sure that the “naughty room” is there for everyone to enjoy. Thanks to our core of volunteers, the post is looking great, and we’ve been able to make a few improvements.
We still have a few things going on this month. The Post will be serving something warm and tasty at the Luminaria Walk on Dec 8th. Come join the community as we get into the holiday spirit. The employee Christmas party is on the 15th. Stop in and say “Hi” and let them know how much they are appreciated.
Just a reminder; there are no meetings scheduled this month. Our next general meeting will be Saturday, January 19, 2013.
Merry Christmas!! Stay Happy – Stay Safe.
Vice Commander – Tom Cleveland
Wishing all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! Hope to see you at the post.
Finance Officer – Dr. G. Vincent Barrett
The Post continues to do well financially. A small profit was generated for the month of October with overall revenues stable and gaming holding its own. Our reserve position is holding steady and the bar and kitchen continues to do well. The bar, kitchen, gaming and pull tabs as well as special events are performing as we expected for this time of year. In the absence of unforeseen financial expenses I expect that we shall continue to stay on a reasonable financial footing through the remainder of the calendar year. Both the bar and kitchen turned a small profit in the month of October
Adjutant –Bob Nellis
Last reminder that membership dues are due by December 31, 2012. On January 1, 2013 you’ll need a new key-card for entry into the post and gaming with your paid-up dues.
Activities Committee – Kathy Norton and Linda Amdal
Thanksgiving Day has come and gone, but we all have lots and lots to be thankful for on a daily basis! Remember a simple thank you or even a smile goes along ways! I would like to start out with a big thanks to Donnie and Dion for the wonderful Enchilada Dinner in support of the SAL! Happy Holidays to all!
You may have noticed some changes in the Kitchen, we have new menu, new helpers, new cash register and new Friday order forms. Elaine’s grill doing fabulous; thank you for all your support. We have an action packed month planned to bring on the holiday cheer and hope to see all our Legion family throughout the month!
December Events
Dec. 2 3:00 Deck the Halls, bring finger food and decorate our post
Dec. 5 5:30 Fried Chicken Dinner, music provided by: Sue Barr
Dec. 7 5:30 Elaine’s Grill, Karaoke by: Gene
Dec. 8 9:00 Post All you can eat Breakfast
5:00 Luminary Walk @ Elephant Butte Lake
Dec. 12 5:30 Spaghetti Dinner, music provided by: Sue Barr
Dec. 13 Tumbleweeds Christmas Party
Dec. 14 5:30 Elaine’s Grill, Karaoke by: Cindy
Dec. 15 5:30 Employee Christmas Party, bring finger foods
Dec. 19 5:30 Post Christmas Celebration w/Shrimp Dinner, music provided by: Sue Barr
Dec. 24 5:30 Christmas Eve pot luck
Dec. 25 Christmas Day-Post Closed
Dec. 26 5:30 Taco Dinner, music by: Cactus Flats
Dec. 28 5:30 Elaine’s Grill, Karaoke by: Cindy
Dec. 31 5:30 New Years Eve Party music provided by: Jim Corrons
Hope to see you at the Post! Happy Holidays– Activities Committee!