Commander's
Message
by Jim Tolar, Post Commander |
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Note:
Above my message, there are pictures of the destruction
of our Post. Below the pictures you will find other information
regarding victims of Katrina in Mississippi, other Natural Disaster
Resources, Information and Help Sources, and a long list of various
National and International Organizations that will provide assistance
in your situation. |
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Commander's
Message: Fellow Legion, Auxiliary, and S.A.L. Members.
Due to the destruction of Post 119's building in Gulfport, we
are sharing the building of the Gulfport Elk's Lodge. It is located
at 12010 Klein Road off of Three Rivers Road in Gulfport.
See our Contact
Page for more information. The Lounge may be used by any
Legion, Auxiliary, S.A.L., or Elk Member and their guests. The
Bartenders may ask to see your Membership Card until they know
who the Members are. The Lounge will be closed during our General
Membership Meetings, which will be held on the 2nd Monday of
each month at 7pm. The Lounge will reopen following our meeting.
Also, the Lounge will be closed during the Elks Lodge meetings,
which are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm.
The Lounge will reopen following the Elk's meetings. |
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SEPTEMBER 11th 2001 - "9/11"
Remember in your Prayers all those
who died, and continue to suffer from
the tragic events of that terrible day. |
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From: Post Commander
Jim Tolar, American Legion Post 119 Gulfport Mississippi
I would like to start off thanking
the Ladies of Auxiliary Unit 119 for their generous donation
to the Post of $1,500 and for the Early Bird Bingo monthly donation.
A time in need...yes indeed! The Officers and Members truly appreciate
your support to Post 119 and THANK YOU!!!
I hope to see everyone at the July
14th meeting. I will be giving a full report of the State Convention
since the convention this year falls on the weekend prior to
this meeting. Anyone interested on being a Delegate at the convention,
please call the Post to submit your name. Before the meeting
the Zoo-Crew wilt serve Red-Beans & Rice for minimum donation
of $3.00 from 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm.
Last month, on June 9th. we held
our election for Post 119's 2008-2009 Executive Board Officer's
and Executive Committee Members. Our new slate of Officers are:
Commander - Jim Tolar, 1st Vice - Red Hall, 2nd Vice - Bill Lindsey.
3rd Vice - Larry Bumette, Finance Officer - Mike Oliver. The
new slate of Executive Committee are: Chris Powell, Alan Cole,
George Wright, Lou Shank, Glenn Mottern, Diamond Blakeney, Bill
Hyatt, Don Ried, Ray Weaver and Andy DeVries. I hope that each
of you will support the new 2008-2009 Executive Board!
On July 26th we will have the Installation
of Officers and Executive Committee and also Awards Night for
those who contributed their time and effort in supporting their
Post. Following the ceremonies Unit 119 will have their "Juke
Box Saturday Night Spaghetti Special" for only $5 a person!
Come on out to enjoy an evening with your fellow comrades and
come early to join in on the 4 pm until 6 pm Happy Hour in the
Memories Lounge. "Together We Do Make A Difference".
"For God And Country"
Remember our POW's and MIA's
God Bless Our Troops
Jim Tolar, Post Commander |
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Membership News
by Alan Cole, Adjutant
The 2009 Membership Cards
are in. Our Membership renewals are the same as last year...$30.
We would like to take as many renewals as possible up to the
State Convention. So, get your renewals in early and be an "Early
Bird". For every renewal you send in, bring a friend and
sign then up. "The more the Merrier!!!"
"For God And Country"
Remember our Military and Their Families |
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Volunteers:
We need volunteers for Red Beans & Rice, with Coleslaw
& Bread, which is served before all our General Membership
Meetings every month. We are also in need of volunteers to help
with clean-up in the kitchen any time food has been cooked and
served. If you can help, please call Bill Lindsey at 392-2142.
Also, you can call our Office Manager, Paula Wright at 831-5647
if you can help by volunteering. |
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Post &
Unit Executive Board Meeting: The Post & Unit Executive
Board Meeting will be held at 7:30pm on the 1st Monday each month. |
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Monthly
Meeting: All Members are encouraged to attend our monthly
meetings which fall on the 2nd Monday of each month. I hope to
see everyone at our next General Membership Meeting on July 14th
at 7:30pm. We will be serving "Red Beans & Rice"
before the meeting at 5:30pm until 7pm. So, come on out and enjoy
the good food before the meeting, and fully participate in the
General Meeting which follows. |
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Legion
Riders and S.A.L. Meetings: On July 14th, Legion Riders
meeting will be at 6:30pm and the Sons of the American Legion
meeting will be at 7pm. |
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8&40
Meeting: On July 24th, at 6pm in Bay Saint Louis. |
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40&8
Meeting: On July 28th, at 7pm in Gulfport. |
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Email
Addresses: We are asking that any Post member, who has
an Email Address, please sent it to us at our Email Address which
is americanlegio500@bellsouth.net
and please include your telephone number in the email. If you
don't have an email address, call us at 228-831-5647 and let
us know your name and home telephone number or Cell Phone number.
By doing this either by Email or Phone, we will be able to get
announcements to you throughout every month if necessary. |
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Calendar
of Events: I hope all our Post Members will look at the
Calendar of Events in our monthly
Newsletter which you receive every month in the mail. Much of
our Calendar includes both the Post events and the Elks events.
The Elks are working very hard with us to make both organizations
as successful as they can possibly be. |
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Legion Bingo:
Every Wednesday and Friday at 7:30pm. The same schedule
is followed every Wednesday and Friday. Our Bingo just keeps
getting bigger and better!!! The parking lot and Bingo Hall are
always crowded. Thanks to all who have come forward "For
The Good Of The Legion" to work our Bingo Games. As you
know, it's still the #1 Fund Raiser for our Post, so support
our Bingo in every way possible. |
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Elks Bingo: Every Wednesday, and Friday beginning
at 10:30am. The same schedule is followed every Wednesday, and
Friday. |
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Game Days: July
6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th, from Noon until closing, we will be
having Giant Screen Television of all the various Sports games
as they are played live. Stop by, enjoy the games, and enjoy
the good times and friendship of your fellow Legionnaires. |
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Jazz Music:
On Sunday, July 6th, the Jazz Society will entertain from
3pm until 6pm. All Members are invited. Throw on your Jazz Duds
and Shoes for a "Wild & Crazy" 3 hours of Music
and Dancing!!! |
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Mississippi
Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo: On Friday July 4th, Saturday July
5th, and Sunday July 6th. Attend this Rodeo and see all the fish
that were caught. Awards made July 6th. |
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Ballroom Dancing:
On Sundays, but there will be no Ballroom Dancing this
month. |
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Red Beans &
Rice: At 6pm on Mondays, July 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th,
there will be Red Beans & Rice "Chefs' Choice"
served in the Lounge until they are all gone.
A minimum donation of $3 is expected for each serving. |
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Pot Luck: At
6pm on Tuesdays July 3rd, 8th, 10th, 17th, 22nd, 24th and 31st
at 6pm, there will be Pot Luck dinners served in the Lounge until
they are all gone. A minimum donation of $3 is expected gor this
excellent meal. |
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Installation
of Officers: On July 26th at 6pm, the annual Post &
Unit installation of Officers and Awards Night will take place
in the Hall. A special $5 Dinner will follow. |
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Sunday Dance:
On July 27th, from 3pm until 6pm, there will be a "Parents
Day" Sunday Dance in the Hall. |
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Karaoke: Big
Tom's Karaoke in the Lounge on July 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and
31st at 7pm in the Lounge. |
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Thanks: I would like to thank every Member of
our Post, Auxiliary, S.A.L., 40&8 and 8&40 who have helped
with all our Activities and Events. Without your dedication,
we would not have been able to complete all we have accomplished
over the past months. |
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Hearts and Prayers: What more can be said
except to say...our Hearts and Prayers go out to everyone on
the Mississippi Gulf Coast and elsewhere who lost their homes,
and possessions. Especially to those who not only their homes
and possessions, but may also have their lives due to Hurricane
Katrina. God Bless each and everyone of you. |
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Wishing Everyone: At this time, my wife
Betty and I would like to wish everyone a very Happy and safe
Month of July. |
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Remember, Ladies and Gentlemen,
"Together we can make a Difference." |
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Membership Report
by Alan Cole, Adjutant |
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Hello all. We are doing well on
Membership. We are over 80%...but we can do better.
Thank you if you have already renewed your Membership. If you
haven't, we need to receive your renewal ASAP. This Post very
much needs your support!!!
In case you didn't know, we have an
American Legion Riders Chapter here at our Post.
Our American Legion Riders Chapter meets every 2nd Monday at
7pm.
Remember Our Military & Their Families!!!
Alan Cole, Adjutant |
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Membership &
Goals: On January 1st, your 2007
Membership Cards have expired. To date, we have reached
over 80% of our goal for 2008 including renewals, transfers,
and new Members. We are now very near our goal for the 2008 Membership
year. If you haven't sent in your renewal yet, please do so,
and bring in a new Member also!!! |
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