AMERICAN LEGION POST & UNIT 121 WACO, TX

February 2012


	MISSION STATEMENT & 990 FILING INFORMATION
	ROBINSON ELEM SCHOOL PROGRAM 2011
	3rd ANNUAL RIDE 2 RECOVERY TEXAS CHALLENGE 2011
	POST OFFICERS/NEWS
	AUXILIARY NEWS
	SQUADRON NEWS
	LEGION RIDERS
	FALLEN SOLDIER MEMORIAL CEREMONY 2010
	FALLEN SOLDIER MEMORIAL CEREMONY 2007
	SUPPORT THE TROOPS

NALPA Contest

National Winner
3rd Place Website 2010

2010-2012 Member

Click Here for Full Calendar

TODAY !!!
• CLUB OPENS 4PM
HAPPY HOUR 4-7PM Shuffle Board 6pm (FRIDAY NIGHTS HOLDING A DANCE, SEE DATES TO REMEMBER)

Saturday Feb 11
• CLUB CLOSED
Club closed unless the Hall is rented. SEE DATES TO REMEMEBER

Sunday Feb 12
• CLUB CLOSED
Go to Church

Monday Feb 13
• CLUB OPEN ON 2ND AND 4TH MONDAY
SEE DATES TO REMEMBER

Tuesday Feb 14
• YOUNG AT HEART DANCE @ SUL ROSS
5:00am-5:00am 15th & Waco Dr 7-10pm
•CLUB OPENS 9AM TO 12PM
Post Work Day - Coffee and Snacks
•VALENTINES DAY
.

Wednesday Feb 15
• CLUB OPENS 5PM
Shuffle Board 6:00pm HAPPY HOUR 5-7PM

Thursday Feb 16
• DANCE @ SUL ROSS
15th & Waco Dr 7-10pm
•CLUB CLOSED
.

Friday Feb 17
• CLUB OPENS 4PM
HAPPY HOUR 4-7PM Shuffle Board 6pm (FRIDAY NIGHTS HOLDING A DANCE, SEE DATES TO REMEMBER)

Web contacts

Webmaster:
Mary Hueske
Newsletter Editor:
Robert Vaughan
Commander:
Robert Vaughn

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	AMERICAN LEGION DEPT. OF TX
	AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY DEPT. OF TX
	AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL ORGANIZATION
	AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY NATIONAL ORGANIZATION
	POST 121 LEGION RIDERS
	DEPT. PR COMMITTEE

AMERICAN LEGION POST & UNIT 121 WACO, TX

PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATIONS
The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary are the world’s largest nonprofit organization, that were founded to serve the needs of American Veterans and their families. The members of these two organizations are from all age groups, races, and walks of life, which have joined together in the fellowship of giving. The primary philosophy of the volunteers, is that of helping those in need. The first words of their Preambles are “For God and Country.” Their members believe in the ideals and principles of America’s founding Fathers. They pledge to foster patriotism, preserve and defend the Constitution, promote allegiance to God and Country, and to uphold the basic principles of Freedom of religion, Freedom of expression and Freedom of choice. The programs of the American Legion and the Auxiliary provide assistance, education and financial support for Veterans and their communities. Their main focus is helping to create a better society, particularly for the Nation’s citizens of the future, “Our Children and Youth.”

IT'S NOT THE PRICE YOU PAY TO BELONG, IT'S THE PRICE YOU PAID TO BE ELIGIBLE!!

THE LEGION FAMILY MEETS ON THE 2ND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 6:30PM

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

We welcome each of you to our post and hope you'll visit often.

AMERICAN LEGION MEMBERSHIP DUES $30.00
("PUFLS" Available - Purchase a Paid up for Life Membership and never worry about your Legion dues again)
AUXILIARY MEMBERSHIP DUES $20.00
ALA JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP DUES $6.50
SAL MEMBERSHIP DUES $20.00
ALR MEMBERSHIP DUES $10

FROM THE COMMANDER ROBERT VAUGHAN
It was voted on last month, to give the members a discount on renting the hall or pavilion. You must attend six meetings in a year for members the discount. We need to keep Clayton and Jean Hueske in our prayers, Jean broke her hip when on vacation. She is now at home recupperating after a long stay at the Hillcrest Rehab Center. The Riders President, Auxiliary President, Sons Commander and myself are working together on doing a joint raffle. Each of us will benefit from this raffle. The Post is hosting special nights for Rock/Blues bands. Check the Calendar for details and spread the word. We need all Legion members to submit a copy of their DD-214s to the Post ASAP so that we may maintain our non-profit status. At the District 11 meeting we were informed: If you get a call from Bruce W. Rhoades, he is running a scam, pay $1 to get a new home; he is a 501(c) in Texas; so be aware. There is a new Yahoo group by acclamation, the Yahoo group will be set up to get what's available to members throughout the district to all members. We can put our dance on this and anything else we will be doing here at the post. Due to the fact that the post funds are low, our Monday Night Social will be pot luck. February 10 will be a Sweetheart Dance. Betty Richburg will have a booth set up to take pictures that night.

Email: post121jamesedmond@att.net

HIGHLIGHTS:

TROOP SUPPORT
Starting in June on the 1st Friday night Tori will host a support group meeting for local families. If you know a family that would benefit from this, please let them know. Tori needs help getting the word out. Her phone number is 254-235-9610.

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS. THEY MAKE IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE THE CALENDAR AND NEWSLETTER. LET THEM KNOW YOU SAW THEIR AD IN THE NEWSLETTER.

WACO POSTAL CREDIT UNION - PECAN GROVE FUNERAL HOME - ADVANTAGE PRESS - BUTLER BAIL BONDS - AMERICAN CLASSIC HOMES - REALTY WORLD - CLOVER CLEANERS - BELTONE HEARING CENTER - CENTROPLEX SERVICE CO. INC. - DENTURES DIRECT SERVICE - PAPA BEAR'S MEXICAN CAFE - RICK CUMMINGS INSURANCE AGENCY - MIKE KNIGHT MOTORS - SAMBO'S - CHRISTI'S OLD FASHIONED HAMBURGERS

FIRST FRIDAY POT-LUCK DINNER
On the first Friday of each month there will be no dance, but the Post will be open from 4pm till everyone goes home. We will be having a pot-luck dinner. All those who wish to share a meal together may bring a covered dish or dessert to share with everyone. Everybody is welcome.

DD 214's
Our Post is required to have on file the DD 214 or other proof of eligibility on 90% or more of all Legion members. This is a requirement of the IRS in order to keep our non-profit status. Although we have many DD 214's on file, we have been lax in getting the DD 214's from most of the transfers to us that signed up through the National Direct Mail Solicitation. If you are one of the members who signed up through National, we are requesting you send us a DD 214 or other proof of eligibility. Mail to: American Legion Post 121, PO Box 2276, Waco,Tx 76703. Also, all other members who do not have a DD 214 on file at our Post are requested to send us a copy.

NO SMOKING IN HALL/NO PETS ALLOWED ON POST PROPERTY
The General Membership voted to ban smoking in all three hall room areas during rentals and dances. This decision was based on several reasons, mostly being the safety of the members and guests from a fire. Smoking is still permitted in the bar and the shuffle board areas, where the bartender can supply ashtrays. Due to liability concerns and the safety of all members and guest, General Membership voted to not allow any pets/animals of any type on post property at anytime. This includes the pavilion area.

DATES TO REMEMBER

2ND, 3RD AND 4TH FRIDAY - DANCES 7-10
Kitchen Opens 6:00 - ??
CLUB IS NOT OPEN any Saturdays in February

February 4th Legion Riders Meeting 9 AM
February 5th TASA Dance VFW 6008 Hewitt
February 6th AL Executive Board Meeting 6:30
February 8th GI Forum Meeting 7 PM
February 10th Dance - 7-10 PM $6 per person Country Legends
February 13th AL, ALA, SAL Joint Meeting 6:30pm - Regular Mo. Meetings
February 15th VVA Meeting 6:30pm
February 17th Dance - 7-11 PM $7 per person Nasty Habits
February 24th Dance - 7-10 PM $6 per person Texas Heart Beat
February 27th Monday Night Social Pot Luck Bring Dessert and/or Covered Dish

VA PARTIES:

1st Tuesday--Ice Cream Social Bldg #11 2PM
2nd Wednesday--ALA Ice Cream Social Bldg #94 2PM
3rd Tuesday--ALA State Bingo Bldg #11 2PM
4th Tuesday--ALA State Bingo Bldg #10 2PM
4th Thursday--ALA Ice Cream Social Bldg #10 2PM

BUILDING RENTAL INFORMATION:

POST BUILDINGS AND PARK PAVILION:
Legion Hall and Club House: Great for Large and small parties, dances and family reunions. Located at 3rd and Tennessee.
Pavalion: (Cameron Park) Large fenced in area located right on Lake Brazos. Large Pavalion equipped with picnic tables and Clean Portable Restrooms.

You must be a member for 6 months to qualify for member rate.

For Rental: Contact the Post 754-8840.

THE CHAPLAINS CORNER

POST CHAPLAIN:

JESSE GARZA - 753-6658
Email: Post Chaplain Jesse Garza

UNIT CHAPLAIN:

NINA LEUSCHNER - 254-662-3625
Email: Unit Chaplain Nina Leuschner

PREAMBLE

For God and Country,
We associate ourselves together
For the following purposes:
To uphold and defend
The Constitution
of the United States of America;
To maintain law and order;
To foster and perpetuate
A one hundred percent
Americanism;
To preserve the memories
and incidents
Of our associations
in the Great Wars;
To inculcate a sense of
individual obligation
To the community, state and nation;
To combat the autocracy
Of both the classes and the masses;
To make right the master of might;
To promote peace and good will
on earth;
To safeguard and transmit
to posterity
The principles of
Justice, Freedom and Democracy;
To consecrate and sanctify
our comradeship
By our devotion to

mutual helpfulness

SICK CALL:

Jean Hueske, recovering at home, from broken hip

TAPS:

William Vernon Harris 15 yr member, passed away on December 21, 2011

Thomas C. Kimbro 48 yr member, passed away on November 22, 2011.

Our condolences go out to the family.

AMERICAN LEGION POST & UNIT 121 WACO, TX
3rd & Tennessee/PO BOX 2276 • Waco, TX 76703
phone: 254-754-8840

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