POST 44
American Legion NEWSLETTER – February 2016

PO Box 1073 – 1005 Hwy. 195 – Elephant Butte, NM 87935
575-744-4144

COMMANDER – Al Norton

The year 2015 was a year of a major turnaround for our post. Your continued participation in the events all year has made this post very successful. I applaud every single one of you, Great job.

Another important time of year has come around again.

ELECTION TIME, it is absolutely necessary to have a group of responsible and dedicated people to guide us thru another great year. The nominations board is up on the west side wall. Sign up by the office you wish to hold. You may also contact the nomination committee Bob Acre or Neil Thornton. They will be happy to accept your nominations. It would please me to no end to see a full slate of officers this year.

God bless this post, our veterans and GOD BLESS AMERICA.

Finance Officer– Bill Conklin

Like to start off with hope everyone had a great holiday season, I sure did.  Now with the good information : for the month of Nov it was a profit of $ 10,580.38, Dec was a small loss of- $128.30 and for the year we stand at  $ 8,864.73. For being half way through the year we are in a lot better shape than past years. Gaming is staying pretty even month to month charity Nov  $3,682.79 and Dec $ 3215.69. The other contributions from gaming is over $ 6,000 a month. The office staff is working hard to keep your best interest in the front line. February is going to be a busy month with The Bar D Wranglers show and Super Bowl with soup potluck. Hope to see you around the post. Continue reading →

POST 44

American Legion
NEWSLETTER – January 2015

PO Box 1073 – 1005 Hwy. 195 – Elephant Butte, NM 87935
575-744-4144

COMMANDER – Al Norton

 The year 2015 is behind us. I believe it was the best year I’ve seen since I became involved with Post 44.

The generosity of the members has been amazing. Your extreme caring for our community has made it possible for many families in need to enjoy a happy holiday season. I’m sure everyone who received your gifts of presents and food at Christmas gives special thanks to the American Legion Family. I thank all of you very much, especially the many Santa’s helpers who did the collection, wrapping & distribution of the gifts. The teamwork of all the volunteers is what makes this event a success.

I want to invite all of you to the January General membership meeting on the 16^th at 10:30 am. We will be giving recognition to a few of our Special volunteers.

God bless all and God bless America!

Charity & Education:

For the year 2015, a grand total of $38,343.20 was given back to the community from the Post’s Charity Gaming Funds.

Activities Committee – Kathy Norton and Linda Amdal

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!  Boy howdy, last year sure went by in a flash!!

Wasn’t that Christmas party a hoot??!!  SPECIAL THANKS to Gene Barton, Johnny Walker, Lindsey Moore and Margaret Simone for manning the bar, running cocktails and doing the gaming for us!!  You guys ROCK!!  Special thanks, also, to Vince and Arlea Hadley & Linda & Bill Nenno for your donations of Christmas Spirits!!

Friday, January 1st come in & join us for Mimosa & Bloody Mary Specials to get the new year rollin’!

Sunday, January 3rd @ 2:00, there will be a “Guy’s & Gal’s” 9 Ball tournament.  I’m not sure, but I think the Gal’s have been pretty much spankin’ the guy’s.

Sunday, January 17th @ 2:00 there will be a Scotch Doubles Tournament.

On Monday, January 18th, the National Auxiliary President will be here for a visit and a luncheon.  Watch for flyers on this event.

Wednesday, January 20th, Tom Cleveland, stand up & take a bow!!  You have been selected as Member of the Month!!  Your untiring efforts and support around the Post are sure appreciated!  Thank you for all you do!!

Saturday, January 23rd@ 2:00 is the Lucero Challenge Pool Tournament.  That same day, we are planning a big shindig in honor of Papa Vince Fiato.   More information to follow. Continue reading →