March, 2016 - American Legion

“Membership Goal for 2016 is 683”
NEW Members ARE THE KEY - Be a Sponsor
Gen Mbr Mtg
Membership is now 648 - Renew Now
Hello to all,
I want to thank all who worked the Pot Roast Dinner and the Ash
Wednesday Fish Sandwiches events. Thanks again.
Now it’s time to talk about March. Commander Mark’s favorite time of
the year. St Patrick, Shamrocks, Green Beer and plenty of “Blarney”.
What a beautiful thing.
The Cicero American Legion will once again be in the St. Patrick’s
Day Parade on Saturday March 12th. Last year we made our initial
splash in the Parade. We were the talk of the day. We all had a great
time and this year we’ll be even bigger and better. So, get some green
and come out ‘cause we’re looking for more walkers.
The following day, Sunday March 13th, we continue the festivities
with our Annual Corned Beef and Cabbage or Ham & Cabbage Dinner
along with our Ham Raffle. Come on out and enjoy a great day with all
your Legion Lepricons. Dinner starts at 1PM until 5PM or gone. Save
the date.
Thursday, March 17th, is St. Patrick’s Day. My favorite Day. I hope
everyone has a Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Our normal General Membership Meeting (third Thursday of month) will be postponed until the
following Thursday, March 24th, for all of us Irish People. Enjoy your
day.
Saturday, March 19th, we host the
Town of Cicero Easter Egg Hunt and
the Son’s have their ‘Breakfast with
the Easter Bunny”.
Sunday, March 27th, from 8 - 11 AM,
we have our Annual Easter Breakfast
for our Legion Family. That’s always a
great day. Quarters will be closed on
Easter Sunday. I’d like to wish our
entire Legion Family a Happy and
Blessed Easter.
Reminder … next General Membership Meeting is Thursday March 24th.
Hope to see you all soon at the
Legion. Come in often and become an
active member.
Mark
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Volume 2016
Issue 3 - Mar. 2016
2015/2016 Legion Officers
Commander…….Mark Adams
1st Vice…….Sam Solitto
2nd Vice…….Jack Sheehan
3rd Vice…….Lyle “Buzz” Porter
Adjutant…….Doug Herrmann
Finance Officer….
Service Officer...Gene Pierson
Sgt. At Arms…….Bruce Dauer
Chaplain…….Heidi Heidenreich
Historian……..Frank Puettner
Trustees:
Ron Amyot
Al Yanchik
Rich McCrum
(315) 699-0786 Phone
(315) 699-7470 Fax
Cicero American
Legion
James Harvey Spire Post 787
5575 Legionnaire Drive
PO Box 1131
Cicero, NY 13039
Newsletter Editor - Brian Sanford
Webmaster - Hank Henniger
April Newsletter Deadline - Mar 25th
Cicero American Legion
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Adjutant’s Agitation By Doug Herrmann
Adjutant’s Agitation
Our membership is now at 648 or 35 short of our goal. The
Keycard Locks have been changed so if your card doesn't work
and you have not paid your dues you are out of luck and are
locked out. Your membership has to be current to get a new
membership card. Remember, let me know if you renew on line
with a copy of your receipt from National. If you meet a legionnaire who belongs to Post 1, talk him to transfer to our Post, we
need the membership. Any transfer from another Post needs the
transfer form (behind the bar) and a copy of their DD-214.
Doug Herrmann
Post Adjutant/Membership Chair.
If you renew on-line - - make sure you print your
new membership card and notify Doug Herrmann
SAL News
SONS OF THE
AMERICAN
Michael
Aregano -LEGION
Commander
Greetings S.A.L. Brothers,
If you haven’t paid your 2016 Membership Dues please get them in
as soon as possible. For those of you who paid your 2016 Membership Dues please see the bartender who will give you a new key card
to get into the Legion.
AMERICAN LEGION WINTERFEST 2016
Saturday February 27th
7th Annual Polar Bear Horse Shoe Tournament
10:00am-4:00pm
Horseshoe Entry $5.00
Horseshoe Entry w/Chicken BBQ Dinner $13.00 (save $1.00)
*****Must Pre-Register*****
Please see the bartender to sign up
CLICK HERE
Sons Of The American Legion Chicken BBQ Dinner
12:00pm-till gone
Chicken BBQ Dinner-½ Chicken w/two sides $9.00
Sides Available-Salt Potatoes, Macaroni Salad & Baked Beans
$1.50 Sides
Sunday February 28th
Winterfest
Weekend
12:00pm-4:00pm
NASCAR Mark will host this year’s Annual NASCAR PARTY, which
will include Prize Giveaways throughout the day
Feb 27th—28th
Chili Cook-Off
Sign–up on the board, all entries for the Chili Cook-Off will begin at
1:00pm and winners will be announced at 4:00pm.
1st Place Winner-$100 cash
2st Place Winner-$50 cash
Minimum 8 entries to be eligible for cash prizes.
Watch the Race
Have some fun
Win some prizes
Eat some chili
Check out our Full Calendar of Events for
2015
CLICK HERE
Also visit our Website at www.ciceropost.com
for tons of info and Post happenings
Our Next Membership Meetings will be
held at the Legion on Tuesday February
23, 2016 and March 22 at 6:30pm.
Please join us for some Good Food &
conversation.
God Bless,
Michael Aregano
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Auxiliary News
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Bonnie Koehle - President
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Well well, ladies that white stuff is here
to stay a few more weeks it seems.
So let's make the best of it and lets have
a bake sale the first Friday in March …
yea now we're talking.
Our March 1st meeting we will get our
nominating committee for next years’
elections in order.
DAV Needs Volunteer Drivers
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SYRACUSE VAMC (670) (315) 425-4353
FAX (315) 425-4876
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AMERICAN LEGION WINTERFEST 2016
Saturday February 27th
7th Annual Polar Bear Horse Shoe Tournament
10:00am-4:00pm
Feb 23 at 6:30 pm there is a meeting to
finalize the participation for St Patrick's
Day Parade.
That's all for now
Peace be with you all
Bonnie Koehle
Auxiliary President
Horseshoe Entry $5.00
Horseshoe Entry w/Chicken BBQ Dinner
$13.00 (save $1.00)
*****Must Pre-Register*****
Please see the bartender to sign up
Syracuse Airport
Military Courtesy Room
Needs Weekend Volunteers
Contact Scott Smoke traveler8013@gmail.com
Sons Of The American Legion Chicken BBQ Dinner
12:00pm-till gone
Chicken BBQ Dinner-½ Chicken w/two sides $9.00
Sides Available-Salt Potatoes, Macaroni Salad
& Baked Beans $1.50 Sides
Sunday February 28th
12:00pm-4:00pm
NASCAR Mark will host this year’s Annual NASCAR PARTY, which
will include Prize Giveaways throughout the day
CALL
CHARLIE
254-0746
Book
your party in our
Banquet Hall or Pavilion
American Legion Riders
Bruce R. Dauer — President
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Greetings fellow Legion members,
I would like to welcome our newest member Dr. Joseph Flanagan.
We held our January meeting and heralded the return of Bob Vergith from his
deployment.
We are at a slow time of year for the Riders. but are starting plans for the spring.
I want to thank the members who showed up at the fundraiser for our brother from
the Hannibal Post, Fred Truax. We also donated $200 to the cause.
Visit our website for membership and info on the Riders. ( www.alr787.com)
Our next meeting is March 8th at 7pm. Remember Freedom is not free.
Support our Troops.
Bruce
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From the Chaplain:
Dear members,
You are in distress when a loved one becomes ill, have surgery, get injured or passes away, that is understandable, but
please let the Chaplain know as soon as possible so our Legion
can take appropriate action. I check the obituaries each morning, but if no mention of military service or being a Legion member, the family may think we don't care which is never the
case. Please email or call Chaplain Heidenreich with information at Akoalah@aol.com or 315-345-0702 or 315-458-3895.
Fellow Legionnaires Make Final Call
County Commander’s Corner
The February monthly meeting had to be
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cancelled due to weather however the
planning for the National Commander is still
in the works. Commander Dale Barnett will
visit the Fifth District on April 13, 2016 at the
Travelodge located at 20 Albany Street in
Little Falls, New York. There will be a social hour
commencing at 6 PM and dinner at 7 PM. We are
attempting to get a bus, more in that next month. For
more info contact the Post. Let us not forget that
membership is the backbone of the Legion. If your
dues are not paid, please get them sent in as soon as
possible.
Dave Plato,
Onondaga County Commander
Dec 8, 2015
CICERO POST COLOR GUARD
Feb 15, 2016
Feb 9, 2016
We are now getting ready to host the
New York State American Legion Air
Rifle Tournament at the Post, February
20th and 21st. We invite any that are
interested to watch, stop in and view
these kids demonstrating their ability to
work with the Air Rifles. There are girls
shooting as well as boys. They will be
shooting from 8 AM to about 3 PM each
day. We are also gearing up for our
summer season. Our next Color Guard meeting will be held on
Sunday, March 6th at 6 PM. I would invite any interested Legionnaire, Sons or Auxiliary member to join us at that meeting
for more information.
Dave Plato, Color Guard Coordinator.
Our Legion has an inventory of Crutches, Walkers, Wheelchairs, etc. for loan to our
Veterans and their family members. We also have access to hospital beds. If you
have a need, contact one of the Executive Board Members or Charlie Jackson.
We don’t have many but will do our best to help.
We always have a need for Wheelchairs and other Handicap assist items. If you
have any that you think might help, and you would like to donate, please contact
Charlie Jackson or Mark Adams.
FOR SALE
Harley textile jacket. zipper
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vents on sleeve and back ---protectors on elbows and shoulders. Looks pretty new. $100
3X.
Solo seat for the touring models Mustang seat. $125
Contact Mike at truckermc1@twcny.rr.com
Rear Fender HD brand new black it's 2004 Electra glide and
more will sell cheap. Paid $327. Contact Carl Barber at
cbarber5@gmail.com
Weslo Cadence 1015 Treadmill
like new - $150
Call Dave Keegan 699-4813 or
david.keegan17@gmail.com.
To submit your For Sale Item, send description and photo (optional) along with
your Name, Phone/Email Contact Info to
Newsletter@ciceropost.com.
The State Liquor Authority has specific regulations in accordance with our CLUB LICENSE.
As a result, this is an overview of our Post Regulations concerning the Operation of the Bar.
Be proud to be a member, and all members are required to have a current membership card to purchase alcoholic
beverages.
All guests, including members of other Posts MUST sign in on the visitors logbook.
If a member leaves the Post, any guest they may have signed in are also required to leave the Post at that time as
their sponsor is no longer in attendance.
Bartenders are required to request to see your membership card and only those current members will be served.
BAND & MUSIC LINE UP FOR FEBRUARY
Fri - Mar 4th - Bartoonz
Sat - Mar 5th - DJ Gary
Fri - Mar 11th - Jesse Derringer
Sat - Mar 12th - Surprise Music
Fri - Mar 18th - Rhythm N Shoes
Sat - Mar 19th - The Wise Guise
Fri - Mar 25th - The Guise
Sat - Mar 26th - Jesse Derringer
NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN
All Legion Offices available
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2nd Vice Commander Jack Sheehan is chairman of the Nominating Committee for the
2016/2017 slate of officers. He, Adjutant Doug Herrmann & Brian Sanford make up the
committee. If you have any questions please contact one of these members.
Please make your intention to run for office known to the committee by submitting a written
letter or note and dropping off in the Adjutant’s Drop Box (under the Bulletin Board).
Your letter of intent should include your full Name, Address, Legion Membership # and office
you are interested in.
To help inform the membership, of your qualifications for office, please include your experience with the Post such as previous committees, offices or events you have worked on.
If you submit your intention to run for office and have to change your mind for any reason,
please submit your withdrawal letter in the same manner detailed above.
Polar Bear Horseshoes - - Chicken BBQ - - Winterfest Chili Cook Off - - Nascar Sunday
Weekend February 27th & 28th