COMMANDER – Roy Lucero – Commander & Newsletter Editor
I want to thank everyone for making March another great month here at the Post. We had some really good meals and great entertainment. The “fun Pool” on Fridays is going really well and I hope more of you will come out and enjoy the competition.
With all of your support, we are able to provide much needed help to veterans, as well as to local charities and youth programs. Just last week I, along with Craig Pierson, Jerry Garlow and Jim Coslin, were on hand to witness a shooter from the Hot Springs HS AJROTC Tiger fire in the Qualification Round of the 2013 Junior Air Rifle National Championship. So, come to the Post, enjoy the activities and contribute your time and ideas.
The time has come to nominate officers for the 2013-2014 term. If you would like to run for a position or nominate someone, contact our nominations chairman, Tom Cleveland.
On a personal note, I want to thank everyone who came out and made Saturday, March 23rd, a truly memorable day for Ginny and me.
TIME IS GETTING SHORT: Once Again —I have been informed by our American Legion Newsletter co-coordinator, Carmen McCleery that she will no longer be our Newsletter Co-coordinator as of the end of May 2013 after the June Newsletter is published. She says that 4 ½ years of wearing the news lettering hat is long enough and she is ready to pass the hat on to a new head. If anyone (male or female) is interested in taking over effective in June to start the July Newsletter, you may contact Carmen at 505-250-7260 and she will be more than willing to instruct you on what she does to accomplish the job. All you need is a computer, printer and email address – it only takes approximately an hour and ½ —gather the data and use the prior newsletter as your template to copy and paste your new info. Have it finalized by our Commander – run copies for the Post and submit data to website.
Vice Commander – Tom Cleveland
Post election of officers will take place at our next meeting, April 20, 2013. Please come out and vote for your slate of dedicated members who give so much of their personal time to make our Post the best in New Mexico. Activities continue to do well at the Post. Congratulations to all the volunteers and employees for their help.
Following is a list of officer candidates for the coming year:
[one_half]Commander – Roy Lucero
Commander – John “Jack” White
1st Vice – Tom Cleveland
2nd Vice – Craig Pierson
Finance Officer – Vincent Barrett
Service Officer – Ray Mullins [/one_half]
[one_half_last]Chaplin – Vince Hadley
Sergeant-At-Arms- Al Norton
Historian –
Judge Advocate – Jim Goslin
Trustee – 3 yr
Trustee – 2 yr- Warren Roberts[/one_half_last]
Finance Officer – Dr. G. Vincent Barrett
Last month’s net position resulted in a reasonable profit and by the end of February 2013 the year to date loss was down to a loss of $6,000 more or less down from $9500. This is much better news but still a loss. The loss is attributable primarily to the decline in gaming revenues and to a lesser extent declines in bar revenues as well as rising cost of operations. This month i.e., March thus far is looking pretty good. Hopefully by the end of this fiscal year we will be back to a positive position.
Adjutant – Bob Nellis
Keep your membership dues coming in and help bring in new members.
Activities Committee – Kathy Norton and Linda Amdal)
March was a great success! Thank you to all who participated. It is all of us that make our Post, the best post! We will be posting some pictures of our activities for those who missed them to enjoy! Special thanks to Dionne & Donny supporting the Sons of the American Legion, Bob Acre for the Pool Tournament success and the Auxiliary for the great St. Patrick’s Day celebration!
Now that we’ve sprung into spring, let’s bring April in! This month we have begun selling raffle tickets for a Kindle Fire, $1 each or 6 for $5. The drawing will be on Mother’s Day May12. See you activities member for your tickets! This raffle is to support the Activities Committee. Don’t forget fun pool on Fridays@ 4:00 and the 1st Sunday @ 3:00 monthly will be a 9 ball tournament. Bunco has also come to the post! Thursday April 11th @ 1:00. April 21st @ 3:00 will be Sundae Sunday Sock hop, with music courtesy of Sue Barr! New Breakfast hours 8:30 to 10:00. We are always looking for volunteers to help with our post functions, Wednesday dinners, Friday Grill, Monthly Breakfast or any function planned! If you have a little time we would love to have you!!
Mark your calendars:
April 3rd 5:30 Chicken Enchilada Dinner, Music by: Sue Barr
April 5th 5:30 Elaine’s Grill, Karaoke by: Gene
April 7th 3:00 9-Ball Tournament
April 10th 5:30 Pork Chop Dinner, music by Sue Barr
April 11th 1:00 BUNCO
April 12th 5:30 Elaine’s Grill, Karaoke by: Cindy
April 13th 8:30 All you can eat Breakfast
April 17th 5:30 Spaghetti Dinner; music by Jim Corrons
April 19th 5:30 Elaine’s Grill, Karaoke by: Bob
April 21st 3:00 Sundae Sunday, Sock Hop & Birthday Bash; music donated by Sue Barr
April 24th 5:30 Turkey Dinner; music by Cactus
April 26th 5:30 Elaine’s Grill, Karaoke by: Bob
Happy April Birthdays- Richard Ray-2nd, Arnold Jarvis-3rd, Doug Lenburg-11th, Wayne Sivage-18th, Roy Lucas-19th, Claudia – 20th, Warren Roberts-22nd