POST 44

American Legion NEWSLETTER – February 2015

PO Box 1073 – 1005 Hwy. 195 – Elephant Butte, NM 87935

575-744-4144

COMMANDER – Al Norton

No report this month

Finance Officer- Bill Conklin

I would like to thank everyone for for the well wishes, i am doing a lot better today. I wish I had better news for the the post, we are just keeping our heads above water on daily operations. Gaming is still down but a major part of our revenue. We are getting ready for mid winter the first part of February. Hope to see you around the post.

Activities Committee – Kathy Norton and Linda Amdal

Well, Linda A never ceases to amaze me, she got home from Texas on Thursday the 15th of January and on January 18th put together and pulled off a fundraiser for Pam Sallee netting $526.42 for Pam! Is she remarkable or what!!

Watch your calendar for events via Facebook, legion web page or paper copies available at the Post. Below are some of the changes or highlights.

Dinners are now being cooked and served by the Auxiliary the 1st week, Legionnaires 2nd week and SAL on the 3rd week of every month! Volunteers will cover the 4th and any 5th week of Wednesdays we have. Please support the dinners not only by coming for dinner but helping cook, serve and cleaning up. Sign-up sheets to be posted.

9-Ball tournament will on the 3rd Sunday this month due to the Super Bowl. We are having a Super Bowl Party and the Post is supplying Green Chili and Chili Con Carne, bring your favorite side or munchies!

This month we are moving the Jam Session to Sundays beginning February 8th. This has been a great success, THANK YOU SUE BARR!!

Valentines Dinner on February 14th will include a special Dinner, Dancing and Raffles. Please purchase your tickets early and menu will be on the tickets.

Dance Night Saturday Feb. 21st will include a LIVE Auction @ 7:00 pm. The items are available for preview at the Post.

NOTE THE ADS WITHIN OUR NEWSLETTER! YOU TO CAN ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS. CONTACT YOUR ACTIVITIES MEMBER FOR MORE INFO!!

POST 44

American Legion NEWSLETTER – January 2015

PO Box 1073 – 1005 Hwy. 195

Elephant Butte, NM 87935

575-744-4144

COMMANDER – Al Norton

Giving is a great feeling! I want to thank the American Legion family members who purchased and wrapped presents for the needy elementary students in T or C. And then what happened? Our family members rallied again to donate and assemble food baskets for families in need, to have a great holiday meal. Again, thank you all and God Bless our American Legion Family!

Now in the New Year it is time to get serious and rally to make our Post a solid unit. We are still in trouble, but I am confident with everyone’s support we can solve our shortfall. Participation in the clubs activities is very important. Your suggestions and or donations will be greatly appreciated.

Finance Officer– Bill Conklin

Due to surgery there is no report this month, Bill will be back better than ever next month.

Activities Committee – Kathy Norton and Linda Amdal

I guess this means we survived the holidays!! (Most of us, Linda’s not back yet!) Anyway I hope all was

wonderful and we are ready to bring in 2015.

There are a few changes taking place as for as act ivies are concerned.

• $2 Tuesday, Tacos are not selling well and we are canceling them. We always have Pizzas and Burritos available.
• Tuesday Jam Session from 3-6 with Sue and Friends
• Karaoke will be every other Friday, we are going to advertise to insure you know which weeks we will be having it.
• Soup Suppers are back on the last Sunday of each month
• American Grill is changing the menu on Fridays; we will be offering Hamburgers, Cheeseburger or Grill Chicken sandwiches with fries, rings or chips.

The 3^rd Saturday of each month is dance night with Cactus Flats, put your dancing shoes on and let’s have some fun!! 6:00 to 10:00

We are hosting the Lucero Elephant Challenge this month and will be serving Hot Dogs $3.00 or Chili Dogs for $5. Come support our team, we need that trophy back!

Volunteers are always needed and appreciated on these events and in the kitchen. Please is you can spare some time contact us, we would love to have your support and help!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

LUMINARIA WALK 12/13/2014

TUESDAY JAM SESSION 12/16/14