In May we will be electing new officers for the Legion, SAL and Auxiliary.  Each organization will have a proposed slate of officers. 

     Nominations can be made from the floor at the meeting.  Please plan to attend the meetings of SAL, Auxiliary and Legion.  Let your vote count.

 

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY

PROPOSED SLATE OF OFFICERS  2010/2011

President—Pauli Gavora

1st VP—Debbie Sutliff

2nd VP— Marlene Crosby

Treasurer— Alex Gavora

Secretary— Ellie Gull

Membership Secretary – Rinie McCutcheon

Chaplain— Elaine Gifford

Sgt. At Arms — Minnie Knych

 Board Members:  Shirley Vejvoda, Molly Liebman, Joann Sample, Virginia Blachley

 

In Memoriam

    

     Have you ever looked, really looked, at a soldier's face? Sometimes it's young, barely an adult the hopes of youth still painted in its features. Sometimes it's old older than faith, older than wisdom, older than time. And sometimes...sometimes it's a bit of both all at once.   Sometimes it's gritty and pained, remembering the face of another who has fallen. 

     Sometimes it's laughing, pleased to have a moment of peace. Most of the time it's proud because it knows, oh yes it knows, the world is a different place a better place because of it.

     Next time you look at a soldier's face, see if you can find that glint of pride.  Sometimes it’s hidden, and you have to search it out.  You'll find it in the eyes always in the eyes. For the eyes are indeed the windows to the soul, even a soldier's soul.  And when you've carefully examined every feature of that soldier's face, stand up straight and tall and smile your best smile.

     Thank that soldier, because he does what some cannot or will not. He defends what is  right with his very life.  But more important, he defends a perfect stranger, you.

     And when you see a flag covered casket, stand in memoriam of all the soldier's faces you've examined. For when one of them falls, they all fall. And when one of them stands, they all stand.  Shouldn't we stand with them?

Lilian Leader

June 2, 2006

 

      MILITARY SHORT STORIES

     A U.S. Navy Admiral was attending a naval conference that included Admirals from the U.S., English, Canadian, Australian and French Navies. At a cocktail reception, he found himself standing with a large group of Officers that included personnel from most of those countries.

     Everyone was chatting away in English as they sipped their drinks but a French admiral suddenly complained that, 'whereas Europeans learn many languages, Americans learn only English.' He then asked, 'Why is it that we always have to speak English in these conferences rather than speaking French?'

     Without hesitating, the American Admiral replied 'Maybe it's because the Brits, Canadians, Aussies and Americans arranged it so you wouldn't have to speak German.'

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Saturday, May 1—Collection for Troop Care Packages at Market Place

Wednesday, May 5 - TEAM TRIVIA @ 6:00 PM.  $3 per person to play—proceeds benefit Honor Flights for WWII veterans.

Wednesday, May 12 — Packing for Troop Care Packages @ 5:30  public is welcome to help. Please donate homemade cookies. 

Thursday, May 13—American Legion Auxiliary meeting @ 5:30 PM

Tuesday, May 18—American Legion Meeting @ 5:30 PM

Wednesday, May 19 — SAL meeting @ 5:30 PM

Monday, May 31—Memorial  Day.  Join us for the ceremony at Memorial Park  at 10:00 AM

Monday, May 31—Potluck Lunch at Post 163—12:00 Noon