Post 103 American Legion - Mooresville IN

From the Commander

As we go into the New Year, another one of our objectives has been realized. Yes, we now have a History Book  in the Post. It has pictures and descriptions of our 14 year existence as Mooresville American Legion Post 103. Please take a look at this book when you visit the Post. Special thanks go out to Matt and Serena Crites for their hard work organizing the book along with Gary and Betty Pryor, John and Lettie Clayton and Jessie and Lousie Newkirk for providing the pictures and the history.

Don’t miss the annual Chili Cook-Off on January 8^th. Come enjoy the day. Cash prizes will be awarded.

Thanks to all of our members who attend the meetings. Last month we had a packed house at the regular legion meeting and we welcomed several new members with a challenge coin. Our Post only gets stronger with active membership. Please welcome our new members feel welcome when you see them around the Post.

Our Veteran’s Day Ceremony and Children’s Christmas programs were awesome and a special thank you goes out to all those who helped make those events a success. Tom and Sue Davis made Christmas special for a lot of kids. Thank you members, SAL, Ladies Auxillary and Legion Riders for all your hard work in all of our events. We are forever grateful for your continued support to our Post and our veterans. Be sure to check the calendar and website for upcoming events. Enjoy the holidays!

John Chamness,Commander   “Enter as a Stranger, Leave as a Friend”

Ladies Auxiliary

Thanks for a great 2011! We are currently working on the 7^th District President’s Challenge in which we have chosen to raise money for the new Veteran’s House on Cold Springs Road. Our annual Sweet Auction is Feb 11. Check the calendar and website for all updates.

I encourage everyone to attend our next meeting. Come learn about our current projects and our future plans.  Nominations are also near for the upcoming year’s officers. We encourage everyone to participate in the elections so they can be part of the decision process within the Post. As you just read from the Commander comments above, we are a very important part of the post and as we move into the New Year we must remember that we are here to support or Veterans and their families –and you all do it very well! Our officers are all volunteer positions and I am grateful for all of them giving of their time and energy to accomplish our goals. We are honored and humbled when our Veterans tell others that their Auxiliary is the finest in the State. Our team makes a difference in the lives of men and women who have fought for our freedoms and have suffered and died to protect us.

Also, remember that there is a pending amendment to our unit bylaws to raise our dues next year. We have been fortunate not to have raised our dues for a quite a while. I appreciate everyone’s commitment to move forward. As Always,

“Working For God and Country Supporting our Troops and our Veterans”

God Bless You All, and Happy New Year

Wilma Lee, ALA President Unit 103

Sons of American Legion

Open Sunday, January 8^th, we will hold a Chili Cook-off. Entrants should have their chili at the Post by 1:30pm, to allow for the Judging to begin at 2:00pm. The Prize payout for the Chili will be, 1^st place - $100., 2^nd place - $75., 3^rd place - $50., and 4^th place - $25.

Membership dues are to be paid by Dec 31, 2011. Please use the “new” envelopes to submit your dues payment. If you prefer to have your card mailed, please enclose $1.00 for shipping and processing along with your dues. Please fill out the envelope with your mailing address and email address. Also, contact J.J or David Lee if you need firewood. It sells $45 for a rick (you pick up), or $55 (delivered).

Congratulations to Emily Tucker, Monrovia, for her outstanding performance in the Oratorical Contest. Emily’s exceptional performance has advanced her to compete at the upcoming State competition.  And special thanks go to our very busy Honor Guard--Chris Johns, Allen Copeland and Jerry Westenhofer for their support and dedication in representing Post 103

John J.Mitchell, Commander, SAL

American Legion Riders

We should all be proud of all we accomplished this year: motorcycle escort for 2 steel beams from the World Trade Center, Patriot Flag day escort from the airport to the Mooresville post, and 4 funeral escorts including a Vietnam Era POW/MIA solder. We also hosted several rides to help stop teen violence, to help disabled children to improve social skills at the equestrian arena at Bradford Woods and to support other community worthwhile causes. Thanks to our officers Marty Skaggs, Ray Bower, Rick Davis, Michelle Blundell, Teresa Skaggs, Ron Wade, Roger Bradford and Red Rose as well as all of the membership for a great year.

Our 2012 officers include Roger Bradford, Rick Davis, Marty Skaggs, Julie John, Ruth Ann Bradford, Greg John, Sarah Rose, and Michelle Blundell.  We hope to have a banner year!

Remember Thursday nights are ALR nights so come and support our group and help raise money for our events.

Remember we ride for those who served, are still serving, and especially for those who fought for our freedoms and have paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Mike Blundell, Director, ALR

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 each

UPCOMING EVENTS

January

·         2^th  –  6 PM Juniors Meeting

·         7^h –  7 PM ALR Sponsored Karaoke

·         8^th  - 1:30 PM Chili Cook-off and

7 PM Rod Little Music

·         9^th –  7 PM SAL Meeting

·         13^th - 5 PM Ladies Aux Food Night

·         14^th – 9AM ALR Breakfast

·         19^th  - 5 PM ALR Food Night

 6 PM ALR Meeting

·         20^th  - 5 PM Taco Night

 7 PM Karaoke

·         23^th – 7 PM Legionnaire’s Meeting

FEBRUARY

·         6^th  – 6 PM Juniors Meeting

·         8^th  - 5 PM Spaghetti Night

7 PM SAL Meeting

·         10^th – 6 PM Food Night Ladies Aux

·         11^th  - 9 AM ALR Breakfast

 3 PM SWEET AUCTION

·         12^th –  Open Sunday

·         16^th - 5 PM ALR Food Night

    6 PM ALR Meeting

·         17^th  - 5 PM Taco Night

 7 PM Karaoke

·         26^th – 1 PM Daytona Tailgate/Open Sun

·         27^th – 7 PM Legionnaire’s Meeting