Vol. XIX Issue 4
COMMANDER’S CORNER
Thanks to our Adjutant, sev-
eral letters have been sent out
as a reminder to those who
have not renewed their mem-
bership. There are several
reasons why members have
not renewed: Death, Illness,
Moved, or just plain upset
with the Post. Please let us
hear from you about your
reason for not renewing.
Plans are underway for our
Memorial Day Celebration. We will hold it on May
27th. Along with the ceremony in the Officers Man-
ual, we are considering a POW/MIA Table Ceremony
and/or a Flag Retirement Ceremony. Please let us
know if you would like either or both of these, or
something else, so that we can firm up our program.
We have just had all of our inspections from all of the
agencies who inspect here to make sure that all of you
remain safe. The Fire Department found everything
good, the Health Inspector found a minor problem
with the Sanitizer which was corrected the next day,
and we had a courtesy visit from the Sheriff’s Depart-
ment. All of this in one week! Thanks to everyone for
doing your jobs to make all this good. If you as a
member or visitor feel that something is out of order,
please bring it to our attention so that we may act on
it.
As always, keep our veterans in your thoughts, par-
ticularly those in need, help if you can. Keep our ac-
tive duty service men and women in your thoughts
and prayers, especially those who may be in harm’s
way.
Special Thoughts:
“Human behavior flows from three main sources –
desire, knowledge, emotion.” – Plato
“A limit on what you will do puts a limit on what you
can do.” – Peter Yoger
“The strongest principle of growth lies in human
choice.” – George Eliot
Chuck Blay, Commander
AUXILIARY
Our Auxiliary Unit had a very busy February and
March getting ready for the Merchandise Pickle. Our
largest fundraiser of the year. From collecting dona-
tions to shopping for the food. In the end, we raised
over a $1,000 for our charities. To all our Volunteers,
we couldn’t get it done without your help. Thank you
for supporting this effort. It was nice to see everyone
at the Post to attend the Merchandise Pickle and enjoy
Annie’s Corn Beef and Cabbage.
It’s that time for our Unit to start planning for the next
Auxiliary year. The nomination for Auxiliary Officers
begins. Please come to our next meeting on April 6th
@ 6pm to nominate and vote for your next Auxiliary
Officers.
Show your Auxiliary pride and get our brand out
there. Check out emblem.legion.org to find Auxiliary
apparel. Lots of stuff to choose from.
Just a Reminder-If you have not renewed your mem-
bership for 2017, you must do so ASAP. We don’t
JOSEPH P. KENNEDY, JR.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 11-11
9959 Wadsworth Blvd.
Broomfield, CO 80021
Telephone: (303) 466-1278
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APRIL 2017 NEWSLETTER
Chuck Blay
Commander
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want anyone to be delinquent and we have a few
members that are in jeopardy. Please see myself or
Janet Lee if you have not renewed your membership.
Stacey Honeyman, Auxiliary President
CHAPLAIN
Holy Week; Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good
Friday, Holy Saturday, and Resurrection Sunday-
Easter.
Holy week is the last week of Lent, the week preced-
ing Easter or Resurrection Sunday. Holy week begins
with the 6th Sunday of Lent. Palm Sunday observes
the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem during
Passover. The crowds waved palm branches and sang
songs of celebration. Gospels tell us that Jesus rode
into the city on a donkey. Fulfilling the prophecy of
Zechariah 9.9. Maundy Thursday- is the day of the
last supper. or the Passover meal, and communion
service. Maundy means, "to give, to entrust or to or-
der". This was the day Jesus was arrested, latter in the
night.
Good Friday, Jesus’ trial, crucifixion, suffering by
beating, and whippings, death, and burial. Good Fri-
day is not a day of celebration, but of mourning, both
for the death of Jesus, but also for the sins of the
world, that his death represents.
The Sunday following is a day for celebration and
joy, as this is the day of Jesus’ resurrection, Easter
Sunday. Defeating death (spiritual) not just for him
but for us also, our sins forgiven. April 16th.
Bob Martin, Chaplain
Around the Post
The Quilts of Valor presentation has be postponed
until July 11th 2017 at 7:00 PM due to a scheduling
conflict. Please plan to attend the regular Legion
meeting of the Post on that date to support our Veter-
ans who are being recognized. Legion, Auxiliary, and
SAL members and family are welcome that night for
the presentation. The QOV foundation (Colorado
chapter) has advised us that they will be requesting
another presentation in the fall for additional Post 11-
11 Honorees. If you want to nominate a Veteran to
receive one of these fantastic quilts, please drop a
note in the drop box at the front of the lounge.
The first annual SAL sponsored Poker Tournament
will be held on April 1st at noon. Look for the flyer in
this issue of the newsletter. FYI: The Monday eve-
ning poker games will resume on April 3rd at 6:30 or
7:00. Come on out for some fun and cards.
Our famous We Care packages are leaving for Turkey
and Korea the last week of March. Thank You to Jim
Friel and Abby Green for folding the mini flags that
accompany every box out of Country.
SAL bingo has been a huge success for us of late and
I want to take a moment to thank all the bingo players
and supporters. SAL has plans to expand bingo night
to include twelve games instead of the normal ten.
We will start that in April 2017.
Elections are upon us in May and the following nomi-
nations were made at the March meeting. Com-
mander: John Ahrens, Sr. Vice Commander: Jeff
Baker, Jr. Vice Commander: Jake Anderson, Adju-
tant, Finance Officer, and Legion Liaison: Tim
Schenck. Nominations for all positions are open right
up until the election and the following positions are
still open Chaplain, Historian, and Sgt. At Arms.
Tim “Pappy” Schenck, Past Commander &
SAL Adjutant
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POKER TOURNAMENT
TEXAS HOLD-EM
SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2017
SPONSORED BY SAL SQUADRON 11-11
12:00 Noon sign-up, Cards fly at 1:00
This tournament is open to all Post 11-11,
Auxiliary, and SAL members, family, and
friends of members.
$20.00 buy-in (no re-buys, but a cash game
will begin when enough players are ‘out” of
the tournament)
SAL 11-11 will donate $50.00 add-in to prize
pool. Tournament will pay top 3 players 80%
of prize pool. 20% of prize pool to benefit
SAL Charities.
Payouts: 1st = 40%
2nd = 25%
3rd = 15%
All paid players will receive a raffle ticket for
SAL giveaways!
(must be present to win…)
Food and drinks will be available for your en-
joyment
Traditional Texas Hold-Em rules will apply
(no wild cards, no pineapple…)
9959 Wadsworth Blvd., Broomfield, Colorado
SAL BINGO
April 8th &22nd
Come out and support our SAL charities—
Children’s Welfare Foundation, Colorado
Wounded Warrior and Fisher House. Bingo is
held on every second and fourth Saturday of the
Month at Post 11-11 beginning at 6:00 PM.
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SUPPORT OUR TROOPS
CARE PACKAGES
Don’t forget to drop off some items to be shipped to our troops. A basket is located at the entry of the Post along with a suggested list of items needed by our troops. The DOD approved list of items is also on our website: http://legionpost11-11.org
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POST 11-11 Hall Rental
Are you planning an upcoming wedding, gradua-
tion party, bridal shower, baby shower or birth-
day party ? Check with us for the available dates
for the hall.
Heather 303-466-1278.
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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Boy Scouts Breakfast
8 AM
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Jake Cooking Dinner 6 PM
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Paul Cooking-Burger’s
6 PM
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Auxiliary Meeting
7 PM
7 Jake Cooking
Steak Night 6 PM
Karaoke
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SAL Bingo 6 PM
9 Paul Cooking
Breakfast 9 AM
10 11 Annie Cooking
Dinner 6 PM
Legion Meeting
7 PM
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Jake Cooking-Burger’s
6 PM
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SAL Meeting 7 PM
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Dennis Cooking
Prime Rib 6 PM
Karaoke
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16 Easter Sunday
NO Breakfast
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Jake Cooking Dinner 6 PM
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Paul Cooking-Burger’s
6 PM
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Jen Cooking Steak & Cat-
fish 6 PM
Karaoke
22 SAL
Bingo 6 PM
23 AuxiliaryBreakfast
Annie Cooking
9 AM 30
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Trisler’s Cook-ing
Lasagna 6 PM
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Paul Cooking-Burger’s
6 PM
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28 Jake Cooking
Steaks 6 PM
Karaoke
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April 2017
Liz Cooking-
Breakfast 9 AM
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