Commander – Al Norton
Without volunteers our post would not be able to operate. This month we gave our 2nd Annual Special Awards to our nominated volunteers. The Volunteer of the Year award went to Legionnaire Bob Nellis. The rest are as follows:

A special thank you to all Volunteers, there are many. The above are just a few that were nominated by their peers. Remember to submit your suggestions in November next year.

This year is starting out well. The Saturday open house membership drive with a great band and excellent food was the most successful day our post has had in a very long time. I am very proud of all of you that made it happen! We plan to continue the open house jam every 3rd Saturday of the month.

January starts our quest for Post Officers for the 2017-1018 year, starting July1st. Anyone interested in an office please submit your name to Tom Cleveland, myself or place your name on the white board next to the open position.

Participation at January’s meeting was a record high as long as I’ve been Commander. Thank you all and keep it up.

Don’t forget to remember our Veterans & our troops serving our country today. God Bless everyone & our country!

Finance Officer- Bob Nellis
The first half of our fiscal year has ended. Revenue for December was up over 20% from 2015 but the six month total was down over $5,000. This was mostly due to a downturn in gaming revenue, however the
canteen, pull tabs, and kitchen continue do well.

The new electronic juke box has been installed and customers seem to be pleased with the change. Bob Acre put the old juke box on Craig’s List and after some negotiations it was sold to a local resident for $800. Way to go Bob.

The patio has been given the ok to open by the Liquor Control Board. That means you can enjoy your favorite beverage in the fresh air.

Membership – Adjutant Tom Cleveland
Just a reminder to all Post 44 Legion members, membership dues are past due for 2017, if you have not renewed your membership for the current year , your access to the Post is restricted.

Mail in your dues to the Post , PO Box 1073, EB, NM 87935 or stop by and pay in person.

Currently paid members total 301.

Activities Committee –Linda Amdal
Happy February to All!! There are lots of activities this month, so mark your calendars!!
On Wed, Feb 1st, come in & enjoy Char’s Homemade 5 Layer Lasagna with all the fixin’s!! You won’t leave hungry!

Be sure to buy your lucky football for a 50/50 that will be drawn on Super Bowl Sunday! 50% of the proceeds go to you and 50% goes to the bartender that sells it to you! There will be a finger food pot luck starting at 3pm with the Falcons and the Patriots start around 4pm.

Lost & Found Note: An old gold class ring has been found & is looking for its’ owner! If you can describe it to the bartender, it will have found its home!

Congrats to Linde Polstin for being selected as our Volunteer of the Month!! She is like a turquoise & purple blurrrr around the Post! She’s everywhere, she’s everywhere!! Thank you Linde for always being willing to step up to the plate!

The Tuesday Jams from 3-6 have been rockin’!!! If you haven’t been in, give it a try & enjoy great music, $2.00 well, wine & domestic beer and $2.00 tacos! On Thursday’s into April Bill & Roger will be playing their bluegrass style music from 5-6:30! It is also Free Pool Day with $2.00 margaritas & Mexican beer!

On the third Saturday of the month, the “Lost N Found Band” will be on hand to entertain you starting @ 6 pm & Char will be serving Sloppy Joe’s & Fries. Last months’ dance was a huge success, so plan on being here!

The last day of Mardi Gras, also known as “Fat Tuesday” is on Feb. 28th. In addition to the Jam, Taco’s & drink specials, Richard (one of our resident Cajun’s) will be preparing Shrimp Gumbo & Jambalaya to celebrate Mardi Gras in style, starting at 5 pm. Come on in, get beaded up & dance! The jammers have a few Cajun numbers up their sleeves!

Thanks to all of you for supporting our Post! See you there!