POST 44
American Legion NEWSLETTER – FEBRUARY 2013
PO Box 1073 – 1005 Hwy. 195 – Elephant Butte, NM 87935
575-744-4144
WEBSITE – americanlegionelephantbutte.com
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COMMANDER – Roy Lucero – Commander & Newsletter Editor
We have a new Assistant Gaming Manager. Gene Hill stepped into that position last month when Lonny Adler retired and began his travels across this great country of ours. Gene brings a lot of experience and will be a tremendous asset to the team of Nellis, Amdal and Hill. Welcome aboard.
February was an action-packed month. We had a great dinner/dance to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Not only was it a fun evening, but we added a few new members to the Post; and Saturday, Feb 16th, was a truly memorable day. It marked ten years in this facility. Several past Post Commanders stopped in, and joining in on the celebration were some of the folks from Department in Albuquerque, including Commander Robert Jaramillo, Vice Commanders, Paul Espinosa and Chris Lozano, membership chairman, Bruce Jorgensen and Department Auxiliary Secretary, Lorene Jorgensen. They all had nothing but praise for our Post. We are undoubtedly among the friendliest and strongest Posts in New Mexico.
Bob and Liz Nellis, who spearheaded the event, the volunteers who did the decorating and brought in the goodies, and everyone doing the cooking, made the day a day to remember. A special thanks to Tom Pestak for the heartwarming video he put together for all to enjoy.
Let’s keep the momentum going. See you at the Post
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.
Vice Commander – Tom Cleveland
Time is fleeting; it is once again time to nominate candidates for the upcoming year Post 44 officer slate. If you are interested in running for any of the elected positions, please contact me or any of the Post Officers to let your wishes be known.
February has flown by and it was a very fun filled month of activities. Super Bowl Party, Prime Rib Dinner, Saturday Breakfast, Mardi Gras Party, and Oscar Sunday were very successful events and if you missed the Post’s Tenth Anniversary Party you really missed a fun filled event. There were photos of the early post activities and people that helped form Post 44, Video history, Games and prizes, all day music, and a great free Fried Fish Dinner prepared for all members. Thanks to everyone who contributed their time and effort to make these events happen. There are just too many names to mention but those of you that pitched in know who you are. THANKS!!
Come by the Post this month, there are some very exciting changes that take effect in March. Remember that the success of our organization depends on you. HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON!!
Finance Officer – Dr. G. Vincent Barrett
Last month it was reported that the Post has seen continuing monthly average losses for the last six months that total slightly in excess of $20,000 by the end of December 2012. This figure was in error, the actual loss was approximately $9,500. 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. The Executive Committee met in special session on February 11, 2013 to discuss this issue and has developed a set of actions that will hopefully reverse the average losses. We have several good weeks during March.
Adjutant – Bob Nellis
Keep your membership dues coming in and help bring in new members.
Activities Committee – Kathy Norton and Linda Amdal)
Last month was a great success; here are some of the highlights and recognition to some of the many people that make it so successful! Super Bowl Sunday, we really enjoyed the trivia and hollering at the TVs until the bitter end of the game! Breakfast was a big turnout including the volunteers that make it all happen. The Mardi Gras party, thank you D.R. for your Gumbo and Sharon for the Red Beans and Rice!
Valentine’s Day Dinner – Thank you Sue for preparing the Prime Rib & Gene Hill for slicing and dicing.
The 10th Anniversary party was wonderful thanks to Bob & Liz coordinating this function and closing out the month with an Academy Awards night at the post! Linda Amdal did a great job making this event really fun! Another group that really needs mention is the Decoration committee; we changed the post out 4 times last month, yes 4! Thank you LIZ!
Well here we are into March! March brings daylight savings on the 10th , St. Patty’s day on the 17th, 1st day of spring on the 20th, Good Friday on the 29th and Easter on the 31st!!! Now let’s talk about our Post calendar. Mark your calendars for these upcoming special events! Sat. Mar. 2nd @ 5:00 pm, Sweet & Sour Pork Dinner, made by: Donnie and Dione to support the S.A.L. St. Patrick’s Day party with Baked Potato Bar by the Auxiliary and the Lucero Wedding Celebration on the 23rd. Watch for the flyers and announcements for details on all these great events!! Don’t forget FUN POOL on Fridays @ 4:00 this is really a great time!
Well here is how our calendar is going to look in March!
Mar. 1 5:30 – Elaine’s Grill, Karaoke by: Gene
Mar. 2 5:00 – S.A.L. Fundraiser by Donnie & Deone
Mar. 3 1:00 – Bob’s Special Fundraiser Pool Tournament
Mar. 5 1:00 – Activities Committee Meeting
Mar. 6 5:30 – Roast Beef Dinner, music by: Jim Corrons
Mar. 8 5:30 – Elaine’s Grill, Karaoke by: Cindy
Mar. 9 9:00 – All you Can Eat Breakfast
Mar. 13 5:30 – Corned Beef Dinner, music by: Jim Corrons
Mar. 15 5:30 – Elaine’s Grill, Karaoke by: Bob Acre
Mar. 17 – TBA – St Patrick’s Day Party-Baked Potato Bar by the Auxiliary
Mar. 20 5:30 -Baked Fish Dinner, music by: Cactus Flats
Volunteer of Quarter for Brian Nikiforow
Mar. 22 5:30 – Elaine’s Grill, Karaoke by: Cindy
Mar. 23 3:00 – Lucero Wedding celebration, Music by Bob Acre
Mar. 27 5:30 – Ham Dinner, Music by Sue Barr
Mar. 29 5:30 – Elaine’s Grill, Karaoke by: Bob Acre
As you can see we have another action packed month for March, we look forward to seeing you at the Post and wear your red on Fridays!
Birthdays: Elaine Garlow 11th, Johanna Roberts and Bill Laswell 14th
Lynn Bott 23rd, Kathy Norton & Dick Alexander 26th, Becky Nazarenus 31st
Bar Manager – Maida Sanders
SURPRISE EVERYONE!!! I haven’t placed an article in the Newsletter in a very long time. I come to you this month tho with hopefully some good news. Beginning March 1 we will be lowering our prices at the bar. Yup, that’s right LOWERING!!!!! Most all liquor will go down .25 to.50 cents. Beer, wine and all well drinks will also go down.25 cents.
With this being done, we will no longer be having customer appreciation hour. I really think that it will work out very well for all of us.
Please understand that it’s going to be a huge change for all of us bartenders. When one of us make a mistake, please be patient and just bring it to our attention, I promise we will correct any mistakes. To my entire bar employee’s—THANK YOU so much for your hard work, I don’t show it near like I should ,but I do appreciate each and every one of you.
To all our American Legion family (members & guests) THANK YOU for all your support and your kindness that you bring into our Post.