COMMANDER – Roy Lucero – Commander & Newsletter Editor
Our March General Membership Meeting is rescheduled for March 22, at 10:30 a.m. A memorial service is being held for Ken Johnson at the Moose Lodge on the 15th and many of our members will be attending that function. Please mark your calendar.
We had a lot going on in February, and March promises to be just as busy. Check out the calendar and come join in.
Just a reminder, it is almost time to nominate officers for the 2014-2015 term. If you would like to run for a position or nominate someone, contact our nominations chairman, Tom Cleveland.
I would like to take this space to thank the entire Post 44 Family for all the support you have shown me and Ginny over the past few months. Your prayers and words of encouragement have played a major role in keeping my spirits, as well as my strength, up. Thank you ever so much.
Once again, thank you for all you do, and see you at the Post.
Vice Commander – Tom Cleveland
It is that time again, time to nominate candidates for Post officers for the years 2014-2015 term. If you are interested in running for a position, please contact me or any present officer, and let your wishes be known.
February was a very busy month at the Post, Super Bowl Party, Prime Rib Dinner, Saturday Breakfast, and Fish Fry. Sorry if you missed any of these fun events. March is here and the Activities Committee has another full calendar of happing’s to look forward to. Come out and support your Post.
Hope to see you soon !
Finance Officer – Dr. G. Vincent Barrett
The financial condition of the Post continues to remain sound. We turned a profit in January of $3,979 but continue with a year to date loss of approximately $1,878. Although the bar and kitchen are doing quite well gaming has had a significant turn down despite the addition of five, new to us, machines. Although these winter months are typically slow we have had some maintenance expenses which have reduced our reserves by 50% +-. Nevertheless our overall capital position is solid and we are meeting all financial obligations on time. I expect that the coming months will see a pickup in Post activity and revenues. With luck by the end of this fiscal year we should see our reserves back to reasonable levels again. See you at the Post.
Activities Committee – Linda Amdal
The Super Bowl Party was fun (at least, for some) and the Free Pizza (sponsored by the Activities Committee) was a big hit.
Thank you, Gene Barton, for sharing your fabulous Cod in Wine Sauce recipe with K.T. and helping with that dinner. We always appreciate all you do for us!! Speaking of K.T., we are sure glad to have you back!!
The Valentine Prime Rib Dinner was a resounding success!! Thanks to you members that bought tickets and particularly, the 25 volunteers it took to plan, cook, serve, clean up and take pictures!! We hope you all enjoyed it.
On Wed., March 5th, Elephant Butte Mayor Kent is proclaiming the month of March as “Care Package Month.”
Upcoming: Sun, March 2nd there will be a Bunco Party at 2:30, the 9-Ball tourney at 3:00, then break out your Mardi Gras Beads & Masks for our Cajun Potluck starting at 5:00. We would all enjoy a taste of your take on a Cajun Dish!! The Black Cat Serenaders (formerly the Black Cat Trio) will be here to entertain us.
Sat, March 8th is the All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast and Bake Sale from 8:30 – 10:00. At 6:00 come in the help Bill Conklin celebrate his retirement!! Congrats Bill!! Brisket will be provided and we are requesting pot luck sides. Bob Acre will be here with Karaoke.
Sat, March 15th there will be a memorial for Kenny Johnson at the Moose. The Legion General Meeting will be moved to Sat, March 22. The Auxiliary General Meeting will remain on the 15th.
Congrats to VFW 1389, again, for winning the Elephant Trophy! Be sure to join us on Sat, March 15th at 2:00 to participate in and/or watch the continuing saga for the Battle for the Elephant. The grill will open at 1:00.
Sunday, March 16th, Let’s celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the Auxiliary Potato Bar (5:00). Bring your favorite potato topper. We will have a Cake Walk and Gene Armijo will entertain us.
Congrats to Cyndi Wipf as our Volunteer of the Month!! Cyndi returned to us this winter and has jumped in with both feet to help when and wherever we needed help. Thanks Cyndi for all you do!!
Please see the calendar of our other activities & we look forward to seeing you at the Post!!