COMMANDER – Al Norton

We had no meetings in December.

We have had a lot of fun this month. It is the season to be jolly. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

January starts our search for next year’s officers. See you at the next meeting on January 21st @ 10:30.

God Bless American & her Veterans!

Charity & Education:
November Charities: We had $2329.60 from November Gaming Revenues. The recipients were: American Legion Department, $429.10; Veteran’s Memorial, $450.00; Auxiliary Care Packages, $322.80; SCCA Cancer Patient Transport, $250; Geronimo Springs Museum, $250.00; Auxiliary Veteran’s Dinners, $100; Sierra Santas, $200.

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: Tom Cleveland
Remember if you have not paid your 2017 membership as of December 31st, you will not be able to enter on January 1st. New door cards will be issued as of January 1st to everyone holding a 2017 card.

Activities Committee – Linda Amdal
We Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas & are looking forward to a positive, prosperous & health New Year!!

New Year’s Eve Day there was a Bloody Mary Special to enjoy with the football games. (Go UW Huskies!!)

After a holiday season full of activities, it’s time to take a little breath, but not by much…we have Bunco twice this month, on Thursday January 12th @ 1:00 & Thursday January 26th @ 1:00. The Bunco players have been having a blast!!

The big event of the month is the SAL Fish Fry & Dance with Sue Bar & the Jammers on Sat Jan 21 @ 5:00.
We will continue Sue’s Jams on Tuesday’s, which has rocked!!

Congrats to Bob Acre as Volunteer of the Month!! Besides all he does with Karaoke & Pool Tournaments, he has been instrumental in his work on all electrical on the patio. Thank you Bob!!

Also, Volunteers of the Quarter are Dave & Martha!! You always appear in the time of need!! Enjoy your new parking spot!

The Lucero Challenge Pool Tourney will be Sat Jan28th @ 3:00 & soup supper pot luck will be on Sunday, Jan 29th @ 5pm.

Lots of exciting football coming up & football specials. Check the calendar for meals & times of events.
Happy New Year to you all & we look forward to seeing you at the Post!!