Nov-Dec Newsletter
From the Commander
Greetings from Post 103.
As we head in to the Holiday Season there are a few important events to mark on your calendars:
Our Holiday dinners will be held on Members Only Sundays please check the calendar for dates and times
The New Year’s Eve “Party at the Post” will be December 31st. There will be a band, snacks, and a champagne toast at midnight. Please make your reservations early. A signup sheet will be in the post starting December 1st and we are limited to the building capacity of 160.
The State Service Officer will be making his final visit of the year November 15th. If you have a need to start or revisit VA benefits, please come to the post at 12 noon and bring your DD-214 and any other supporting paperwork you may wish to include.
2012 dues are to paid by December 31st, but if you could renew earlier so we could reach our goal of 100% it would be greatly appreciated.
The last regular Legionnaire’s meeting will be held Monday November 28th at 7pm. If you have not attended a meeting, I would encourage you to come to this meeting. We will be finalizing the funding for the Christmas activities as well as conduct normal business. A special segment of the meeting will introduce new members and first time attendees. This will include them receiving the American Legion Challenge Coin.
There is a new incentive program from the state. Any Legionnaire who signs up a new member will receive $5 per each new member they sign up. A check will be
sent to the recruiter after each conference. For each new member the recruiter signs up, the recruiter’s name will be put into a drawing to win either a PUFL membership or cash equivalent. The new members also get put into a drawing for a cash prize or free membership renewal. Both drawings will be determined at Department Convention 2012. 1 free membership renewal for every 250 new members signed up will be awarded. The award tags for both the recruiter and the new member are to be sent with each copy of a new member application and card. For more information go to www.INDLegion.org or contact Kenny Pridemore at 317-831-0288
If you haven’t visited our new website
please take time to do so and
give us your feedback.
www.mooresvilleamericanlegionpost103.org
Have a great Holiday Season and we will see you at the Post.
“Enter as a Stranger, Leave as a Friend”
John Chamness
Commander
Ladies Auxiliary
Christmas will be here before we know it! We are making great strides and everyday is a learning experience for us all.
Our Legion Rider Appreciation Day went very well. We raised over $600 for the new Veterans House. Thanks to all who helped out and attended. A special thanks to the SAL for all they did and anyone who had a hand in making the day special.
The juniors have a few upcoming events. They will be having a food drive for the Church in Mission here in Mooresville. There will be drop off boxes at the post from November 7th thru the 22nd.
Please bring in any canned goods and non-perishable items. The poppy boys and girls will be distributing poppies the entire month of November in support of our Veterans. 100% of the monies donated goes to the Veterans in the Indiana Veterans home.
On November 12th from 5 to 8 pm at the VFW in Mooresville we will be hosting a benefit auction for the family of Ronnie Durbin who passed away on 10/20/2011. We will be auctioning off baked goods, purses, and jewelry. Cash donations also accepted. If you have anything that you would like to donate please let me know.
If you ever have any questions or concerns please feel free to call me anytime at 317-260-7181
“Working for God and Country
Supporting our Troops and our Veterans”
Wilma Lee
ALA President Unit 103
American Legion Riders
We had 2 rides recently and both were a success. Kephart ride had 15 riders and the Chance ride had 68 riders. Chance Jackson even made the ride this year. This is the final meeting for nominations for next year’s officers. We will vote in November and take office in January.
“We your American Legion Riders, ride for God and country, the American Legion Family and allied Veterans everywhere. Protect those who protect us, Amen”
Marty Skaggs
Director ALR
Sons of American Legion
Just a reminder to everyone 2012 dues are to be paid by December 31st. If you are not renewed by then you will not be served at the New Year’s Eve party. There is a $1 fee for your cards to be mailed or you may pick them up at the Legion. Mark your calendar for these events:
We will be hosting the 7th District meeting November 20th. Lunch will be served at 1pm and the meeting will start at 2pm.
We have firewood again this year. The cost is $45 a ric plus a delivery charge. If interested please contact Dave Lee @ 317-306-5757 or Dave Minardo, Jr. @ 317-431-4988.
SAL Spaghetti dinners are on the second Wednesday of every month. Price is $5 for dinner and a salad.
“Proud possessors of a priceless heritage,
we male descendants of Veterans of the Great Wars, associate ourselves together as
Sons of The American Legion”
John J Mitchell
Commander SAL
Every Tuesday and Thursday
Poker 6pm – 10pm
Every Wednesday
$1 Beer and .50 off on mixed drinks
Every Thursday
Bucket Beer 5 for $6
Every Friday
Chicken Wings .50
UPCOMING EVENTS
NOVEMBER
13th/ 2 PM Post Thanksgiving Dinner
7th/ 6 PM Juniors Meeting
14th/ 7 PM SAL Meeting
15th/ 12noon State Service Officer
17th/ 7 PM ALR Meeting
20th/ 2 PM SAL 7th District meeting
21st/ 7 PM Ladies Auxiliary Meeting
28th/ 7 PM Legionnaire’s Meeting
DECEMBER
*No monthly meetings in December*
3rd/ 7 PM Karaoke with Jodi and Randy
11th/ Open Sunday
18th/ 2 PM Post Christmas Feast
31st/ New Year’s Eve Party
Old Dog’s Band 8pm – 1am
U. S. Postage Paid
Permit No. 821
46158
American Legion
Post 103
PO Box 821
Mooresville, IN 46158
(317) 834-1173
www.mooresvilleamericanlegionpost103.org
November & December
2011
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