POST 44

American Legion
NEWSLETTER – January 2015

PO Box 1073 – 1005 Hwy. 195 – Elephant Butte, NM 87935
575-744-4144

COMMANDER – Al Norton

 The year 2015 is behind us. I believe it was the best year I’ve seen since I became involved with Post 44.

The generosity of the members has been amazing. Your extreme caring for our community has made it possible for many families in need to enjoy a happy holiday season. I’m sure everyone who received your gifts of presents and food at Christmas gives special thanks to the American Legion Family. I thank all of you very much, especially the many Santa’s helpers who did the collection, wrapping & distribution of the gifts. The teamwork of all the volunteers is what makes this event a success.

I want to invite all of you to the January General membership meeting on the 16^th at 10:30 am. We will be giving recognition to a few of our Special volunteers.

God bless all and God bless America!

Charity & Education:

For the year 2015, a grand total of $38,343.20 was given back to the community from the Post’s Charity Gaming Funds.

Activities Committee – Kathy Norton and Linda Amdal

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!  Boy howdy, last year sure went by in a flash!!

Wasn’t that Christmas party a hoot??!!  SPECIAL THANKS to Gene Barton, Johnny Walker, Lindsey Moore and Margaret Simone for manning the bar, running cocktails and doing the gaming for us!!  You guys ROCK!!  Special thanks, also, to Vince and Arlea Hadley & Linda & Bill Nenno for your donations of Christmas Spirits!!

Friday, January 1st come in & join us for Mimosa & Bloody Mary Specials to get the new year rollin’!

Sunday, January 3rd @ 2:00, there will be a “Guy’s & Gal’s” 9 Ball tournament.  I’m not sure, but I think the Gal’s have been pretty much spankin’ the guy’s.

Sunday, January 17th @ 2:00 there will be a Scotch Doubles Tournament.

On Monday, January 18th, the National Auxiliary President will be here for a visit and a luncheon.  Watch for flyers on this event.

Wednesday, January 20th, Tom Cleveland, stand up & take a bow!!  You have been selected as Member of the Month!!  Your untiring efforts and support around the Post are sure appreciated!  Thank you for all you do!!

Saturday, January 23rd@ 2:00 is the Lucero Challenge Pool Tournament.  That same day, we are planning a big shindig in honor of Papa Vince Fiato.   More information to follow. Continue reading →

POST 44

American Legion NEWSLETTER –December 2015

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

575-744-4144

COMMANDER – Al Norton

 The month of November was a great month. Jam packed with activities.

On 11/7/15 Post 44 participated in a ceremony at the Veterans Memorial Wall. All local Veterans organizations spoke on the importance of honoring veterans of all wars. Post 44 posted our colors at the Veterans home for their 11/11/15 ceremony. A few of us from the American Legion family attended an assembly at the T or C Elementary School honoring our Veterans. A Legionnaire member has been teaching our elementary children all about what a Veteran is. Her moto is “Real hero’s wear Dog Tags”. Thank you Becky Burcher for your many years working with the children of Sierra County. Because of you they have learned about the American Veteran!

I would like to thank the Legion Riders for choosing our Post to have a gathering. The State President of the Riders and a group of Riders from around the State visited our Post on 11/21/15. They enjoyed a Pizza lunch before their cold ride back to their home base.

Post 44 will host a meeting of VFNP with a luncheon on 12/15/15. They have some major gaming issues to discuss.

Don’t forget to look for the Angel tree to help needy children in our County. It will be up real soon. Our Post Christmas party will be on 12/19/15 try to attend to help us celebrate the holiday.

Pray for our troops that are in harm’s way during our Holiday Season!

God Bless America!

Charity & Education:  Continue reading →