January / February 2015 - American Legion Dewey Lowman Post 109

The Cyclops
American Legion Dewey Lowman Post #109
1610 Sulphur Spring Rd, Halethorpe, Maryland 21227
Phone Number: (410) 242-5956
Website: americanlegionpost109.org
January - February 2015 **** 81 Years of Service
Happy 2015!
Commander’s Message
I hope everyone had a Happy Holiday Season. 2015 is upon us and the Post is holding it's own
financially, but maintenance is always a problem.
The security and telephone system need to be repaired and updates. This may be a very expensive
project, but we'll do what has to be done.
I will not be running for Commander next year. It is time for someone else to take over the reins.
The Post needs someone with new ideas. The Post needs someone who can inspire others to take a
more active role in Post 109.
I believe there will be other positions on the Executive Board that will need to be filled.
The Post needs volunteers to take over the "Car Show" and "Children's Christmas Party," and
other committees to raise funds.
So with the New Year, I hope to see new faces on the Executive Board and Committees.
Yours in Legion Service,
Chuck Catterton
Commander
2014-2015 Officials
Post Commander
Chuck Catterton
410-804-6870
1st Vice
Alicia Knecht
443-554-9754
2nd Vice
Gregory Miller
410-350-1455
3rd Vice
Vernon Wilkens
410-303-8099
Adjutant
Dick Paronto
410-672-3505
Chaplain
Richard Snider
410-302-7720
Finance Officer
Joe Mangan
410-744-9492
Asst. Finance Officer
Bob Haney
410-744-5781
Judge Advocate
VACANT
Historian
John Henn
410-789-2019
Service Officer
William Ganz
410-418-5597
Sgt-At-Arms
John Calvert
410-744-3343
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Lounge Hours
Sunday & Monday: 1– 7pm
Tuesday-Thursday: Noon-11pm
Friday & Saturday: Noon to 1am.
Happy Hour Prices ALL THE TIME !
Post Phone Extensions
After phoning the post, (410)242-5956,
press the following numbers at any time
for immediate connection.
10 Canteen Office
11 or 19 Canteen Bar
15 Kitchen
16 Commander or Finance Officer
20 Banquet Hall Rental Office
To leave a message for the following,
press:
20 Rental of Banquet Facilities
36 Commander or Finance Officer
Banquet Hall Rental
Rent our hall for weddings,
receptions, retirements,birthdays,
roasts, anniversaries, reunions, and
dances.
To place a reservation:
Call: Dot Meile 410-299-2788
Chaplain’s Report
Called To Post Everlasting
Elmer John Shilow – Army, Veteran of Korea and member for 10 yrs.
Joseph B. Kirk, Sr. – Army, Veteran of Vietnam and member for 19 yrs.
Milton C. Reimers – Army, Veteran of WWII and member for 51 yrs.
William J. Slattery – Navy, Veteran of WWII and member for 38 yrs.
Blaine R. Irvin
Ronnie Stallings
Recuperating At Home
George Litz
Richard Lutz
In Nursing Home or Hospital
William Harold
Kenneth Hedrich
Harmony Hall Assisted Living
Brightview Assisted Living
Anyone having information about a Post member entering the hospital or a
nursing home; recovering at home from an illness or surgery; or being called to
Post Everlasting, is asked to please notify the Chaplain. Also, contact the
Chaplain directly to schedule a Memorial Service. You may e-mail a message to
him at Postchaplain109@yahoo.com. Thank you for your assistance in helping
us better serve our members.
Editor’s Note
Articles to be included in the Mar/Apr edition
are to be emailed to vcwilkens@hotmail.com
by Feb 10th.You may also leave a hard copy
with the bartender to the attention of the
“Cyclops Editor”.
If you have a home or auto maintenance
business, and would like to advertise in the
newsletter, contact us by leaving a message at
the Post.
We ask $45 for a business card size ad, and
$200
for ads in six issues. Insurance, travel business,
etc. are not permitted, as it violates postal
regulations.
Vernon Wilkens
3rd Vice, Editor
27 Flags
Well, another year has come and gone. The parade at Brunswick was a
good time for all who attended. I would like to thank the Post Boy Scouts
and Young Marines -- both looked very sharp and proud in the parade. Our
Post won a $100 prize.
The 27 Flags are going to have another spring basket raffle this year. Be on
the look out for ticket sales.
Flags will go up on 19 January 2015 in honor of Martin Luther King's
birthday.
If you have any questions, or would like to join the Unit please call!
John Calvert
27 Flags, Director
410-294-7577
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Membership
I hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday season. As we
bring 2014 to a close, please be sure you have paid your 2015
membership dues. There are several options available for your
convenience to keep your membership in The American
Legion up to date. First, you can send in the dues notice that
was mailed to you. Second, you can easily pay online through
The American Legion website: http://www.legion.org/
renew. Now we have a third option, you can send your dues
directly to Dewey Lowman Post 109's Paypal account! Send
$30 to American Legion Dewey Lowman 109 or you can
enter the email address post109hallrental@yahoo.com.
Please insert "2014 Dues" and your membership number in
the comments box.
I wish the entire membership of Dewey Lowman Post 109 a
safe and prosperous new year.
For God and Country,
Alicia Knecht
First Vice Commander
S.A.L.
Happy New Year. The holiday season has concluded and I
hope everybody had enjoyable Christmas and New Year with
all of their families and friends.
Thanks to all S.A.L members and new members who paid
their 2015 dues. Dues are still falling behind don`t let your
membership lapse. Dues are $25.00, Dual and Juniors are
$7.00. Please send a check or bring it by the post canteen.You
can simply give it to the bartender. Make sure you have your
name & address information " ATTENTION S.A.L. "
To you S.A.L. members now is the time for all of us to
get together and think in turn of what we can do for a
successful 2015. As we start our New Year with activities at
our post is need of volunteers . I am sure there will be
activities that you like to take part in just pick one of the
events and "come on down “! Jim Sullivan
For God and Country
Service Officer’s Corner
1. McVets: The Maryland Center for Veterans Educational
Training is in dire need of men’s and women’s winter
jackets, coats, gloves, scarfs and blankets. If you have any of
these items that you don’t use anymore or just need an
excuse to discard them here is your opportunity. Please
bring them to our Post Home and I will get them to McVet’s
here in Baltimore. I’m sure that each and every one of you
has some of these items in your home.
2. Military Magazines: Please keep the magazines
coming in. The veterans at the VA Hospital can’t wait until
the next delivery. Thanks to all our members who have
contributed and continue to contribute to this worthy cause.
3. Cell Phones: Ask your family, your friends, co-workers
and neighbors to give you their old/used cell phones. The
hours used to work on these phones go towards “Phone
Cards” for our men and women service members abroad so
that they can call home to their loved ones. Thanks to all
our members who have contributed this past year.
4. Polar Bear Plunge: Again this year on January 23rd I
will be freezing in the chilly waters of the Chesapeake Bay.
Not only do I participate in “The Plunge” but Judy and I
volunteer one weekend each summer for the Summer
Olympics. If you have ever been associated with these
children you know that they need our help. Once you
interact with these kids, you will never forget that feeling of
giving. So… I’m asking each and every one of you to dig a
little deeper this year. All monies collected go to the Special
Olympics of Maryland. I will have an envelope in the lounge
for all your donations. I am thanking you in advance for
your generous donations.
5. Veterans Christmas Party: Once again the Baltimore
County Council will be hosting the Annual Veteran’s
Christmas Party at the Perry Point VA Hospital on Saturday
January 10th. If you would like to participate in this very
worthwhile activity or need any details please let me know.
Thanks again to all those who’ve donated/contributed
during the past year and May each of you have a very Blessed
and Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.
Yours in Legion Service,
William J Ganz, Jr.
Service Officer
(410)418-5597
Be sure to visit our our new and improved website:
www.americanlegionpost109.org
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Key Cards
• If you have a key card that is not working, see the bartender for information needed to reactivate your card. (Card must be in your
possession) You must also present your current “membership”, as well. There is no fee to re-activate your card.
• If you do not have a card and are a current member (dues paid), you can purchase a key card for $5.00 and it will be immediately
activated.
• If you have lost your card, a $5.00 fee will be charged to replace it. If lost card is found after purchasing a new card, destroy the old
one. It will no longer be valid.
• No additional cards can be purchased. Only one card per member.
Lounge Reminders
Pursuant to Dewey Lowman, Post 109 BY-LAWS, Article X, Post Home, Section 1 & 2:
• BE PREPARED TO SHOW YOUR “CURRENT” (dues paid) MEMBERSHIP CARD UPON REQUEST OF THE BARTENDER OR
AN OFFICER OF THE LEGION OR SONS of the LEGION.
• AFTER FEBRUARY 1ST, 2015, ONLY 2015/2016 MEMBERSHIP CARDS WILL BE ACCEPTED AS VALID. IF THE MEMBER IS
STILL DELINQUENT AFTER FEBRARY 1ST, 2015, THE MEMBER SHALL BE SUSPENDED FROM ALL PRIVILEGES. IF THE
MEMBER IS STILL UNDER SUSPENSION ON JUNE 30th, 2015, HIS/HER MEMBERSHIP SHALL BE FORFEITED.
• IF YOU ARE A MEMBER OF ANOTHER POST,YOU WILL NEED TO SIGN IN AND PRESENT YOUR “CURRENT”
MEMBERSHIP CARD UPON REQUEST, AS STATED ABOVE.
• IF YOU ARE A VISITOR,YOU MUST SIGN IN AND A “CURRENT” MEMBER MUST SIGN IN AS YOUR SPONSOR.
• THIS APPLIES TO EVERYONE.
Note:
• As indicated on your membership card, valid when signed.
• If you dues are delinquent at the time of your visit, the Legion will accept payment to bring you up to date and mail you out a new
card. (request a receipt for your payment and carry it with you)
• Any exception to this policy must be made by The Commander of Post 109 or his/her designee.
Thank you for your cooperation.
***ATTENTION***
Proposed Post By-Law Changes
The Post Executive Committee is proposing the following changes to the Post By-Laws. These changes
have been discussed at the last two Post General Membership and the Post By-laws mandate that the changes are
published in the Cyclops prior to vote by the Membership. Voting will take place at the January Membership
meeting:
Article III, Post Elective Positions, Section 6, Commander Succession: -- Change to read: “In case of death,
resignation or removal of the Post Commander, an interim Commander will be appointed by the Executive
Committee. The Interim Commander will serve the remainder of the vacated Commander’s term” Purpose of this
change is to allow the appointment of an Interim Commander, permitting the incumbent First Vice Commander to focus on his/her
membership recruiting and accounting responsibilities.
Article XII, Post Meetings, Section 3, Quorum: -- Change to indicate that one percent of previous year’s
Membership constitutes a quorum, vice two percent currently. Purpose of this change is to reduce the number of
Members required at a Membership Meeting to allow for business to be transacted.
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Dewey Lowman Unit #109, Inc
American Legion Auxiliary, Department of MD
January - February 2015 Auxiliary Newsletter
President’s Message
Now that the holiday festivities are behind us lets look forward
to a successful upcoming New Year.
Some of the programs that the Unit sponsors are well
underway.
Our meetings are well attended but we miss the members that
do not attend more often. We meet only ten times a year so
please make an effort. You can participate in the many plans that
are discussed throughout the year for our various fundraisers and
activities. It is a time to socialize and get to know your fellow
auxiliary members.
They are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm.
Please consider attending.
Jean McElroy, President
VA & R
I am very happy to report that the 5th Annual Guest
Bartending Event to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project was
a great success. We had over 200 attending the event and made
$1,021 for the Project. A big thanks goes out to Post officers
for guest bartending, Dionysus Catering for supplying the food,
our paid bartenders for donating their tips, and all the Auxiliary
members who helped or attended the event. A special thanks
to all those folks who stopped by the Post on the Arbutus
Ironman Pub Crawl and gave generously to the cause again this
year. If you attended the event – thanks so much for your
support. If you did not, you missed a great time. We are already
planning the event for next fall.
Girl’s State
It is important that we reach out to the younger generation
and encourage them to get involved. High school girls, who have
completed their Junior year, spend an intensive week of study,
and working together as self-governing citizens. They learn how
to participate in the functioning of their state’s government in
preparation for their future roles as responsible adult citizens.
If anyone has a family member that would be interested in this
program please contact me at 410-247-1121.
Jean McElroy, Chairman
Chaplain’s Report
Please let me know of any member or member's family who is
ill or has had a death in the family. Leave a message if the
machine picks up. I can be reached at 410-796-7026.
God bless you all and God bless all our troops, whether active
duty, reserve or Veterans.
Membership
Thanks goes to all of our Auxiliary members who have paid
their dues and are now “Early Birds”. When you return your
dues early, it really cuts down on having to send reminder
letters etc. and also postage. So again – thanks! We still have
some members who have not yet paid for 2015, so give
yourself a Valentines Day gift… it is only $22.00. We would
like to welcome several new members: they are Sandra
Costigan, Linda Blackwell, Carol Sprucebank, Frances Patton,
and Nancy Sullivan. Welcome ladies! Sadly, we have lost some
longtime members. They are Gertrude O’Rourke, Connie
Clark, and Betty Thompson (former Unit President).
If you have any questions regarding your dues, please either email me or call (410-747-7018). We are always looking for
new members, as well as juniors. How about giving your
granddaughters, great-granddaughters an early gift by enrolling
them in the Junior Auxiliary? Call me for an application. I
hope that everyone had a very safe and Happy Holiday.
Looking forward to seeing you at our meetings.
Doris Scheihing, Membership Chair
Doris1712@Comcast.net
Constitution and By-Laws
Revised copies of the By Laws are available for your reference. Please call or e-mail me if you wish a set. It is important that you
have a copy to be apprised of the current rules and regulations of the Auxiliary, as well as your Unit.
Doris Scheihing, ByLaws Chair
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LOUNGE SPECIALS
Draft Beers: $1.50
Sam Adams Oktoberfest/ Coors Light/
Miller Lite/ Blue Moon/Yuengling
Can Beers: $2.00
Coors Light/ Miller Light/
Budweiser/ Bud Light/Yuengling
Post Daytona 500
Party
February 22 - 1 pm till the End of
Race
Bottles: $2.50 - $3.00
Michelob Light/ Raging Bitch/
Michelob Ultra/ Sam Adams Seasonal/ Bare
Ass Blonde/Miller 64/ O’Douhl’s/
Heineken / Angry Orchard Hard Cider/
Twisted Tea
$2.00 Jellos Shooters
Weekend Drink Specials
Drink Specials and Food will be
Served
50¢ Wing Night
Pot Luck
BBQ, Hot, or Plain
First Thursday of each Month
No Jan 1 Wings!
Feb. 5th
5 PM – 7 PM
Post Lounge
Bring a dish to share with your fellow
Off-Key-Singing Legionnaires!
January 2nd
February 6th
8-12 PM
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Ugly Sweater & Post Soup/Chili Competition
January 17th - 7 - 11 pm
Live Music Provided by: Nautical Wheelers
Wear your ugliest sweater and bring your best Soup or Chili
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Prizes awarded for both
Legion Super Bowl Party
February 1st, 5 - End of Game!
Drink Specials and Food will be Served
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Dinner and Dance
Saturday, February the 14th
Dinner Served from 5-8pm
Band Starts at 7pm
Featuring the smooth sounds of
Four on the Floor with Overdrive
Served Dinner Menu
Caesar Salad
Choice of Beef Stroganoff with Butter Noodle or Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Cost $11
Whether you come for dinner, the dance, or both,
we’d love you to spend Valentine’s Day at the Legion.
Please RSVP to 410-744-4300 if you’d like to reserve a table. Please leave your name,
number in your party and when you will arrive if you get the answering machine
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HARRINGTON RACEWAY & CASINO BUS TRIP
SPONSORED BY
American Legion Dewey Lowman Unit 109
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Depart: Post 109 9:30 AM
Arrive: 11:00 AM
Depart: 3:30 PM
Return to Post: 5:30 PM
Call Jeanne: 410-744-5781
$30 Per Person – Must be 21 Years Old
(no reservation without payment – no refunds)
Harrington Casino Gives You Free Play and a Free Buffett ($13.95)
MUST BRING GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTO ID
Post’s 81st Birthday Party
Honoring The Post #109 First Responders Award
& The Mickey Knecht Service Award
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Live Music by: West Side Rocks
2:00PM – 6:00PM
Good Food, Good Drinks, Great Time.
Tickets Only - $25.00 Each
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CYCLOP’S NEWSLET TER
DIONYSUS’ KITCHEN
Stay H e a l t h y
Stay warm !
Sustainable Gourmet Catering
Dinner served
5pm-7:30pm
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Jan. 2nd: Fish and Chips
Jan 9th: Chicken wrapped with
ham and topped with cheese
Jan 16th Pork Chops with
Homemade Apple Sauce and
Sauerkraut and mashed potatoes
Jan 23rd Open Faced Hot Beef
Sandwiches
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Come on Dow
Jan 30th: Homemade Chicken
Pot Pie
Dinner is served!
Feb 6th: Meatloaf and Mashed
Potatoes
!
After a very nice autumn,
winter is finally here. Hearty comfort
food, perfect for a cold evening, will
continue to be featured. Brave the
weather on Friday to be greeted by
friendly smiles and great food. As
always, we try to get as many local
vegetables as possible: potatoes, beets,
cabbage, apples, winter squash, brussel
sprouts, carrots, turnips, greens etc
!
A limited number of crab
cakes, steak, soups, and other
appetizers are usually available for a
small additional charge to cover the
cost. This has been a big hit for those
that choose the affordable upgrades.
If you have any requests for March and
April meals, please feel free to call or
email.
Rebecca and Paul Dongarra
Fish is still available every Friday. If it
is not on the menu, just tell your
server as soon as you’re seated so we
can prepare it for you. There’s no
charge for this option.
410-744-4300 office
410-733-6077 Chef Paul’s cell
info@dionysuskitchen.com
Feb. 13th: Beef Stroganoff with
egg butter noodles
Feb 20th: Roasted Salmon with
Rice
Feb 27th Pork Chops with
Sauerkraut, applesauce, mashed
potato
Dinner is served with salad,
side vegetable & dessert.
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LEGION EVENT SCHEDULE
JANUARY
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Fri. Night Dinner/ 5-7 pm
Potluck Karaoke/ 8pm
LIVE MUSIC - Satin Rythms
7 - 11pm
Home Committee Meeting/7pm
SAL/8pm
Pinochle Club /1pm
Fri. Night Dinner/ 5-7 pm
Karaoke/ 8pm
LIVE MUSIC - Blue Line 7-11pm
Exec. Committee Meeting/ 7:30pm
Pinochle Club/ 1pm
Fri. Night Dinner/ 5-7 pm
Karaoke/ 8pm
Ugly Sweater Soup Contest
LIVE MUSIC - Nautical Wheelers
7-11pm
27 Flags Meetings/ 7 pm
Pinochle Club/ 1 pm
Fri. Night Dinner/ 5-7 pm
LIVE MUSIC - Never Too Late
7 - 11pm
Pinochle Club/1pm
Fri. Night Dinner/ 5-7 pm
Karaoke/ 8pm
LIVE MUSIC - Whiskey Reign
7-11pm
FEBRUARY
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Super Bowl Party
Home Committee Meeting/7pm
SAL/8pm
Pinochle Club/1pm
Fri. Night Dinner/ 5-7 pm
Karaoke/ 8pm
LIVE MUSIC - Abi Rose
7 - 11pm
Executive Committee Meeting/7:30pm
Pinochle Club/1pm 12
Fri. Night Dinner/ 5-7 pm
Karaoke/ 8pm
Valentine’s Dinner & Dance
LIVE MUSIC - 4 on the Floor with
Overdrive - 7 - 11pm
27 Flags Meetings/ 7 pm
Pinochle Club/1pm
Fri. Night Dinner/ 5-7 pm
LIVE MUSIC - Westside Rocks
7-11pm
Pinochle Club/1pm
Fri. Night Dinner/ 5-7 pm
LIVE MUSIC - Dirty Secrets
7-11pm
American Legion Post #109 Riders
Legion Riders meet on the First Sunday of each month, 2 pm, at the Post Lounge. If
you are interested in joining the group, please contact Marty Berman at
410-799-5666.
Dewey Lowman Post 109
Department of Maryland
1610 Sulphur Spring Road
Halethorpe, Maryland 21227
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January/ February 2015
The Cyclops
A bimonthly newsletter of the American Legion Dewey Lowman Post 109
Monday
BINGO
Every Monday
Starts Promptly
at 12:30 PM
Lunch &
refreshments
An afternoon of fun!
Prizes too good to list!
Questions? Call
(410) 242-5956
Auxiliary
Meetings
will Convene on:
Jan 13th &
Feb 10th
at 7:30pm.
If you are interested in
becoming a member,
feel free to attend the
meeting.
Questions? Call
(443) 690-6732
Membership
Meetings
will Convene on:
Jan. 20th &
Feb. 17th
at 8pm
Attend the meetings
and be part of YOUR
Post.
Questions? Call
(410) 242-5956
Thursday
Spaghetti
Dinners
will be served on:
Jan 15th &
Feb 19th
4:00 to 7:00 PM
Only $8.00 includes
Spaghetti, meat balls
or
sausage and salad
Questions? Call