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Sunday Nov 22
• GO TO CHURCH
CLUB CLOSED
Monday Nov 23
• CLUB OPENS 5 PM
Monday Night Social Thanksgiving Dinner 6:30 PM. Post will be serving Turkey with all the trimmings. Please bring a dessert and/or covered dish
Tuesday Nov 24
• CLUB OPENS 9:00 AM TO 12:00PM
Post Work Day - Coffee and Snacks
Wednesday Nov 25
• CLUB OPENS 5 PM
Shuffle Board 6:00pm
Thursday Nov 26
• THANKSGIVING DAY
THIS IS THE TIME TO SHOW OUR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS HOW THANKFUL WE ARE TO HAVE THEM IN OUR LIVES
Friday Nov 27
• CLUB OPENS 4 PM
Hamburger w/Trimmings or BBQ on a Bun & French Fries 6-7pm $3.00 (3RD FRIDAY - POTLUCK DINNER - NO DANCE)
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Mary Hueske
Commander:
Vincent Perez
Newsletter Editor:
Robert Vaughan
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PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATIONS
The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary, are two of the world’s largest nonprofit organizations. These organizations were founded to serve the needs of American Veterans and their families. The members of the American Legion and the Auxiliary 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.” 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. The main focus is helping to create a better society, particularly for the Nation’s citizens of the future, “Our Children and Youth.”
OUR POST meets on the second Monday of each month at 6:45. We meet with the Auxiliary at 6:30 on the same night for a brief meeting to hear what the Auxiliary has going on and to let them know of events that will concern both the Post and the Auxiliary.
*IT'S NOT THE PRICE YOU PAY TO BELONG - IT'S THE PRICE YOU PAID TO BECOME ELIGIBLE*
ELIGIBILITY:
April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918
December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946
June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955
February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975
August 24, 1982 to July 31, 1984
December 20, 1989 to January 31, 1990
Desert Storm from August 2, 1990, to the date of cessation of hostilities as determined by the government of the United States
LEGION MEMBERSHIP DUES:
$30.00
American Legion Life Membership Fee Schedule:
40-44...$811
45-49...$739
50-54...$662
55-59...$582
60-64...$501
65-69...$422
70-74...$348
75-79...$278
80-84...$217
85 & Over...$176
Arrangements may be made to pay the fee on time payments with 10% of the fee included with the application. Monthly payments can be made over a 12 month period. For more information on Life membership, contact the adjutant, Betty Richburg, at 412-2004 or Alton Leuschner at 662-3625. Currently Post 121 has 118 "Paid up for Life" members.
AUXILIARY MEMBERSHIP DUES:
Senior members $20.00
Junior members $6.00
WELCOME NEW POST MEMBERS:
- Donald Littlefield – U.S. Army signed up by Vincent Perez
- James Lusk – U.S. Army signed up by Reba Hollingsworth
We welcome each of you to our post and hope you will visit as often as you can
<---(CHECK OUT THE SIDE BAR) VISIT ALL THE PAGES AND LINKS
FROM POST 121 COMMANDER – VINCENT PEREZ
We need MONETARY DONATIONS to buy all the supplies needed for our Veterans Day Meal where we provide a meal for the Parade Participants. If you are going to ride in the Parade, please get with Bill Mahon or me to let us know. WE ALSO NEED VOLUNTEERS THAT DAY TO HELP AT THE POST SERVING THE MEAL AND CLEANUP. The Auxiliary has donated $100. Thank you, Auxiliary.
There will be a Flag Retirement event on Nov. 15th at 2:00 p.m. We would like to see you there on that day.
On Tuesday October 6th Governor Rick Perry presented Bill Hall with an Award for appreciation for his playing Taps at Veterans Funerals for more then 60 year. Bill Hall was given the state's second highest honor at State Representative Charles "Doc" Anderson's downtown Waco office Tuesday. Bill Hall will now be part of Texas history. Congratulation Bill.
Remind everyone to bring cornbread for the Thanksgiving Dressing to the Legion by the 20th. No sugar in the cornbread. Hope to see everyone there at our Thanksgiving Social.
We need volunteers to cook on Fridays. They can cook hamburgers or a different meal if they want; just let us know.
Bill Mahon is our new club manager and Billy Elkins will be his assistant
Email: post121jamesedmond@att.net
On Monday, November 23 the post will be having its Thanksgiving Dinner. The post will be serving Turkey with all the trimmings at 6:30 PM, please bring a dessert and/or covered dish.
At this time: We are unable to send monthly care packages to the troops: Please "DO NOT" bring items for the troops any longer. However, if a member of Post/Unit/SAL 121 has an immediate family member serving in harms way, we will send a package to them upon request.
THIRD FRIDAY POT-LUCK
On the third 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 desserts to share with everyone. Everyone is welcome.
AMERICAN LEGION HISTORY(Cont.):
The question arises again, as to who, how, when and why The American Legion was founded? (Continued)
THE ST. LOUIS CAUCUS
5 – 8 May 1919
The date 5 May 1919 was characterized by incoming trains, “puffing and wheezing” into the St. Louis train station, bringing advance Legion delegates from all of the country. The Texas delegation brought with them an organizational structure which aligned Legion district units with the prevailing congressional districts of Texas. This would become the system used throughout the country. At this point, talk of installing divisions for the purpose of improved command and control would come at a later date. But for now, it was enough that they, with the other advanced parties were safely in St. Louis and ready for the work that was to begin tomorrow.
The advanced delegates met as a committee the following morning in a conference room in the Statler Hotel to plan the caucus proceedings. Following remarks by Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. the Secretary, Eric Wood, gave more particular details concerning the principles and purposes of the caucus. He mentioned needs that were already pressing upon returning veterans. There was the problem of employment of ex-soldiers, legal assistance for handling insurance claims, ways and means of determining disability cases and thereafter obtaining benefits for those found in need. Then there was medical care for the veterans who had returned to this country sick and in pain.
The committee responded by bringing up other problems and issues, such as universal military training, the women’s vote, alcohol controls, internal politics of standing committees to be formed, and various resolutions that should be addressed. Obviously the Caucus, which was not a convention yet, held an exciting future. As the Caucus opened on schedule on Thursday afternoon at the Shubert-Jefferson Theater, some 1100 delegates took their places. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. called the meeting to order, received a loud ovation and was promptly nominated for permanent Chairman for the Caucus. He refused amid a noisy clamor, was elected anyhow, immediately resigned, then accepted the nomination of Lieutenant Colonel Henry D. Lindsley of Texas as made by Sergeant Roy Haines of Maine and seconded by Sergeant W. E. Bolling of Tennessee. Others were nominated, and in the balloting, Lindsley won the position and took the gavel in his hand. The Caucus was underway.
In review of the report of the St. Louis Caucus of The American Legion, a vast amount of basic business had been addressed. Radicalism had been debated and rejected. All rank among Legionnaires was abolished. Political action would be strictly avoided. Convention operations had been debated. A general agreement was made that conventions should be held annually, each year at a different city around the nation. Membership eligibility, election process for selection of state delegates to national events, pressing programs, and needs of veterans had been discussed. Course of action on many of these were prepared in the form of resolutions or recommendations to be presented to the first annual American Legion convention when it met. Significantly, a constitution had been developed and would be presented to the first assembled convention. That convention had been programmed for Minneapolis, Minnesota, during the period 10 -12 November 1919.
The centerpiece of the St. Louis Caucus, if there is one, was the proposed Constitution of The American Legion. Its composition and structure had been a work of labor. The Minneapolis Convention, the first, would have an instrument to work with. This constitution, in its completed and approved form, held the framework from which the Constitution and By-Laws of the Department of Texas was formed.
Chairman Lindsley of Texas, bringing down the gavel for the last time, declared the St. Louis Caucus of The American Legion closed.
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.
BUILDING RENTALS:
IN ORDER TO RECEIVE MEMBER PRICES....YOU MUST BE A MEMBER FOR SIX MONTHS. THE MEMBER PRICE APPLYS ONLY TO YOUR IMMEDIATE HOUSEHOLD LIVING IN YOUR HOME. THE MEMBER RENTING THE BUILDING IS FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BUILDING AND NO REFUND WILL BE RETURNED UNTIL THE BUILDING HAS BEEN INSPECTED FOR CLEANUP AND DAMAGES. **FOR THE AUXILIARY - THERE WILL BE A LIMIT FOR THE MEMBER PRICE OF TWICE PER YEAR.
November 6th-- HOT Road Gang 7-10 PM $6 per person
November 13th--Texas Heartbeat 7-10 PM $6 per person
November 20th--NO DANCE--POT LUCK DINNER
November 27th--Johnnie Bradshaw Gang 7 – 10 PM $6 per person
HAMBURGERS WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS OR BBQ ON A BUN &
FRENCH FRIES 6:00-7:00PM---- COST $3.00.
November 3rd: ALA Ice Cream Social Bldg 11 2:00pm
November 11th: ALA Ice Cream Social 94 2:00pm
November 17th: ALA Ice Cream Social Bldg 11 2:00pm
November 24th: ALA State Bingo Bldg 10 2:00pm
POST BUILDING AND PARK PAVILION:
Legion Hall: Great for Large 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.
EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1ST 2008 - PAVILION RENTAL INCREASE:
NON-MEMBERS RENTAL: $150.00 - DEPOSIT $150.00
MEMBERS RENTAL: $75.00 - DEPOSIT $75.00.
You must be a member for 6 months to qualify for member rate.
For Rental: Contact the Post 754-8840 OR Rita Perez 495-7877.
AUXILIARY HOUSE:
Great for Family reunions and small parties. Located at 3rd and Tennessee directly behind the Post. Large fenced in area.
MEMBER RENTAL RATE IS GREATLY REDUCED (Find out how much you'll save just by being a member)
For Rental: Contact the Post 754-8840 OR Hilde Neumann 224-6131.
THE CHAPLAINS CORNER
POST CHAPLAIN:
JESSE GARZA - 753-6658
Email: Post Chaplain Jesse Garza
UNIT CHAPLAIN:
BECKY ELKINS - 749-2531
Email: Unit Chaplain Becky Elkins
SICK CALL:
TAPS:
- Charles Talbert Burt – AL member for 11 years passed away on October 10, 2009
- Wallace M. Hanson – AL member for 10 years passed away on October 8, 2009
- Ida Sawyer - ALA member for 43 years
Our condolences go out to the family.
