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To place an ad in the 49er, please contact the Post at (319) 277-6655 or send an email to [email protected] NOTIcE: In the event of the hospitalization, death of a member of Post 49 Auxiliary, or a member’s immediate family, or for a funeral lunch at Post 49, please call Rose Leuer at (319) 504-5218. NOTIcE: If you need, or know of someone who needs Military Honors for a deceased veteran, please call Marv Mattfeld, at 268-1280. POST 49 OFFICERS commander Ron Kirkland 1st Vice Mitch Lindberg AUXILIARY OFFICERS President Rosie Leuer 1st Vice Jan Peterson SONS OF AMVETS commander Kevin Foster 1st Vice Dave Niederhauser JUNIOR AMVETS President Justin Newsome 1st Vice Jade Jorgunson BOARD OF TRUSTEES President Steve Bundy AMVETS RIDERS President Ron Marrah 1st Vice Ron Kirkland NOTIcE: Veterans Employment Services • Vets Helping Vets • Resume Writing • Job Search Assistance • Mock Interviewing • Workshops • Networking Groups contact the Post for assistance Cedar Falls (319) 266-2641 Independence (319) 415-6751 Funeral, Cremation & Prearrangement Services. 266-7525 www.DahlFuneralHome.com Monday -Friday 11AM - 2AM www.thepumphaus.com Richardson Funeral Service Advanced Planning and Cremation Services 266-3525 Where your wishes have governed for four generations 1519 West Fourth Street Waterloo, IA 50702 (319) 233-6138 www.LockeFuneralHome.com Jack R. Locke Rick A. Hulstein Zachary L. Smith Eric J. Locke Philip J. Schaefer Christine M. Erie Committed to Providing Trusted Professional Guidance 3146 Kimball Avenue Waterloo, IA 50702 (319) 233-3146 www.KearnsFuneralService.com William E. Judd, Jr. Kristen R. Toppin Kristine M. Hirsch Michelle Bush Jon Judd Janelle Bolts Director of Agencies [email protected] www.pipac.com 319.277.8541 800.765.1710 1304 Technology Pkwy, Ste 200 PO Box 729 Cedar Falls, IA 50613 "The Health Insurance Experts" The Printer For Successful Business 124 W 4th St., Suite E, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 Phone: 319-277-4352 Fax: 319-277-0212 [email protected] www.parkadeprinter.com Michael J. Walden Rose Miller, General Manager 1417 Falls Avenue Waterloo, Iowa 50701 Office: 866-322-9826 Cell: 319-239-7334 [email protected] www.cozyvan.com The Kinder Agency 120 Hudson Rd., STE B Cedar Falls, IA 50613 (319) 242-8010 Office (319) 242-8008 Fax Claims please call 1-800-435-7764 [email protected] Tara Kinder Agent/Owner THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! Cedar Falls American Legion Post #237 MARK E. MERSHON ATTORNEY AT LAW 3012 Round Street Cedar Falls, IA 506123 Phone: 319.553.1471 Fax: 319.774.5693 Email: [email protected] www.MershonLawFirm.com Waverly Branch 2000 Heritage Way Waverly, IA 319.483.2241 Main Branch 123 W. 4th St Cedar Falls, IA 319.266.7531 Industrial Park 420 Viking Rd Cedar Falls, IA 319.277.3690 THESE SPACES FOR RENT

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Page 1: amvetpost49.orgamvetpost49.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/AMVETS-February-ne… · july 2, 2013 garden of memories w aterloo , iowa royal j. ledtje 1925 2013 u. s. army air corps

To place an ad in the 49er, please contact the Post at (319) 277-6655 or send an email to [email protected]

GUY W. IVERSEN POST 49

FORTY NINER

We fought together

Let’s buiLd together

www.amvetpost49.org

Post HoursMon. - Thur. 12:00 pm - After 9 pm

Friday 12:00 pm - After 11 pmSaturday 10:00 am - After 11 pm

Sunday 10:00 am - After 9 pm(319) 277-6655

Closing time is dictated by the amount of business.

Official PublicatiOn

Vol. 69 No. 2

ARTICLES & ITEMS FOR THE 49’ER ARE DUE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2020_____________________________________________________________________

NEXT POST MEETING – TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 - 6:00 P.M.

Amvets Post 491934 Irving StreetCedar Falls, IA 50613

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

February 2020

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2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

For other event information, contact the Post.

Home Board Meeting 5:30 pm

White Elephant Auction

5 pm

22 Everyday Craft/Vendor Show

10 am-4 pm

PostMeat Raffle

5 pm

Bingo 6 pm with food

22 Everyday Fundraiser

6-11 pm with Band at 8 pm

Silent & Live Auction, Dance, Appetizers

and Desserts

Baby Shower 1 pm

Recognition Dinner Meeting

5 pm

Committee Dinner 5:30 pm

Surf & Turf

Baby Shower 2 pm

Amvets Member Appreciation DayChili cook off 5 pm

Karaoke 7 pm (All members welcome)

Super Bowl Party (bring a snack

to share)

VFW Meeting 7:30 pm

Cribbage Tournament 1 pm

Juniors Mtg 5:30 pm

Swanson Party 5 pm

Auxiliary Meeting6 pm

Post Meeting 6 pm

Juniors Mini Meat Raffle

NOTIcE:In the event of the hospitalization, death of a member of Post 49 Auxiliary, or a member’s immediate

family, or for a funeral lunch at Post 49, please call Rose Leuer at (319) 504-5218.

NOTIcE:If you need, or know of someone who needs Military Honors for a deceased veteran,

please call Marv Mattfeld, at 268-1280.

POST 49 OFFICERScommander Ron Kirkland

1st Vice Mitch Lindberg

AUXILIARY OFFICERSPresident Rosie Leuer

1st Vice Jan Peterson

SONS OF AMVETScommander Kevin Foster

1st Vice Dave Niederhauser

JUNIOR AMVETSPresident Justin Newsome

1st Vice Jade Jorgunson

BOARD OF TRUSTEESPresident Steve Bundy

AMVETS RIDERSPresident Ron Marrah

1st Vice Ron Kirkland

NOTIcE:Veterans Employment Services

• Vets Helping Vets• Resume Writing• Job Search Assistance• Mock Interviewing• Workshops• Networking Groups

contact the Post for assistance

Cedar Falls(319) 266-2641

Independence(319) 415-6751

Funeral, Cremation & Prearrangement

Services. 266-7525

www.DahlFuneralHome.com

NOTICEIn the event of the

hospitalization, death of a member of Post 49 Auxiliary,

or a member’s immediate family, or for a funeral lunch

at Post 49, please call Chaplain Nancy Kemp at

(319)234-1428.

NOTICE

If you need, or know of someone who needs Military

Honors for a deceased veteran, please call Marv Mattfeld, at

268-1280.

MILITARY RITES IN JUNE/JULY

JOHN W. JASPER 1944 - 2013

U. S. NAVY – VIETNAM WAR

JUNE 29, 2013 ORCHARD HILL CHURCH

CEDAR FALLS, IOWA

GEORGE P. NICHOLS 1935 - 2013

U. S. M. C. - KOREAN WAR JULY 2, 2013

GARDEN OF MEMORIES WATERLOO, IOWA

ROYAL J. LEDTJE 1925 - 2013

U. S. ARMY AIR CORPS - WORLD WAR 2

JULY 9, 2013 CEDAR VALLEY

MEMORIAL GARDENS CEDAR FALLS, IOWA

BERNHARD E. JACOBSON 1919 - 2013

U.S. NAVY – WORLD WAR 2 JULY 19, 2013

FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP CEMETERY

NEW HARTFORD, IOWA

KENNETH N. GREEN 1930 - 2013 U.S. ARMY

JULY 20, 2013 MT. HOPE CEMETERY

INDEPENDENCE, IOWA

T. Broell 1 J. Clements 5 R. Condon 3 G. Dlask 3 R. Fingeroos 2 T. Hagarty 3 B. Haskins 2 R. Herter 3 M. Ihnen 1 W. Jaehrling 5 A. Koeppel 1 G. Lugg 5 F. Maninna 4 J. Marsh 5 M. Mattfeld 4 A. McNeal 1 G. Moser 2 D. Onken, 1 G. Olmstead 2 D. Pint 3 D. Redenius 1 L. Ruebel 2 L. Scott 2 D. Shellenberger 3 D. Siems 1 E. Strong 3 J. Williamson 4

MILITARY RITES PARTICIPANTS FOR

JUNE/JULYYOUR HELP AT THE IVH IS NEEDED On the forth Wednesday of each month, with the exception of November and December, members of the Post go down to the Iowa Veteran’s Home in Marshalltown, to help the residents with bingo. this is an AMVEt State Department sponsored activity. those who make the visitation may eat lunch in the cafeteria at the IVH, free. the food is tasty, and varied in offerings, and the quantity of food is generous. We meet at the Post about 1045 hours, and leave for Marshalltown by 1100 hours and return to the Post by 1630 hours. If you have the time and the inclination, this is a worthwhile way to volunteer your time. If you are interested but want more information, call Marv Mattfeld at 268-1280, or email [email protected].

Marv Mattfeld, 3rd Vice Cdr.

JUNIOR AMVETS Our August meeting will be held at the Post at noon to ? on August 11th. We are having a family picnic and potluck. We are inviting everyone to come join us. All you do is bring a salad or dessert. the Juniors will provide and cook the hot dogs and hamburgers and the buns. there will be games for the kids also. We also would like to get some new members. So please everyone from the Post, Auxiliary, Sons and Riders you are all

invited and this is a great way for all of us get to know each other and work together. Also our Homeless Stand down clothing drive is August 17th from 10 AM to 2 PM, so it is time to clean out the closets and get rid of the clothes that are too small or too big. Remember the clothing drive is to help our homeless veterans and their families. the clothing goes to Des Moines on Friday September 6th. All clothing needed from children to adult clothing. they do need blankets, winter coats, hats, mittens, and scarfs. Please remember these people are homeless. You may drop off at the AMVEtS and put in the garage or you may call Rose Leuer, cell phone number 319-504-5218. thank you very much for all donations. Our donations for the month of July was $100.00 to help Diane Kline with North Cedar School for school supplies. If you have a son, daughter or grandchild in the Junior AMVEtS please send me an e-mail when they work any hours for anything so I get this down on my reports and before you forget. Send me hours anytime, my e-mail address is [email protected]. thank you so much.

Hannah Ackerman /PresidentRose Leuer /Coordinator

Monday -Friday 11AM - 2AMwww.thepumphaus.com

Richardson Funeral Service

Advanced Planningand

Cremation Services266-3525

Where your wishes have governedfor four generations

1519 West Fourth StreetWaterloo, IA 50702

(319) 233-6138www.LockeFuneralHome.com

Jack R. LockeRick A. HulsteinZachary L. Smith

Eric J. LockePhilip J. Schaefer Christine M. Erie

Committed to Providing TrustedProfessional Guidance

3146 Kimball AvenueWaterloo, IA 50702

(319) 233-3146www.KearnsFuneralService.com

William E. Judd, Jr.Kristen R. ToppinKristine M. Hirsch

Michelle Bush Jon Judd

Janelle Bolts

Calendar info

Director of Agencies [email protected] www.pipac.com 319.277.8541 800.765.1710

1304 Technology Pkwy, Ste 200 PO Box 729Cedar Falls, IA 50613

"The Health Insurance Experts"

Single / Multi / Full Color PrintingNewsletters / Brochures / CatalogsBusiness / Carbonless FormsTypesetting / Design / Layout

Variable Data Printing

Stationary / EnvelopesCopying / Fax ServiceDirect Mail ServiceLarge Format Signage

& Laminating

124 W. 4th St., Suite E, Cedar Falls, IA 50613Phone: 319-277-4352 • Fax: 319-277-0212

[email protected] www.parkadeprinter.com

Single / Multi / Full Color PrintingNewsletters / Brochures / CatalogsBusiness / Carbonless FormsTypesetting / Design / Layout

Variable Data Printing

Stationary / EnvelopesCopying / Fax ServiceDirect Mail ServiceLarge Format Signage

& Laminating

124 W. 4th St., Suite E, Cedar Falls, IA 50613Phone: 319-277-4352 • Fax: 319-277-0212

[email protected] www.parkadeprinter.com

Single / Multi / Full Color PrintingNewsletters / Brochures / CatalogsBusiness / Carbonless FormsTypesetting / Design / Layout

Variable Data Printing

Stationary / EnvelopesCopying / Fax ServiceDirect Mail ServiceLarge Format Signage

& Laminating

124 W. 4th St., Suite E, Cedar Falls, IA 50613Phone: 319-277-4352 • Fax: 319-277-0212

[email protected] www.parkadeprinter.com

The Printer For Successful Business124 W 4th St., Suite E, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

Phone: 319-277-4352Fax: 319-277-0212

[email protected]

Main Street Social Club Ham Dinner

5:30 pm

Michael J. Walden

Rose Miller, General Manager1417 Falls AvenueWaterloo, Iowa 50701Office: 866-322-9826

Cell: [email protected]

www.cozyvan.com

The Kinder Agency120 Hudson Rd., STE BCedar Falls, IA 50613(319) 242-8010 Office(319) 242-8008 FaxClaims please call [email protected]

Tara KinderAgent/Owner

Son’s Meeting 6:00 pm

Riders Meeting 11 am

Council Meeting 12 pm

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!

Cedar Falls American Legion

Post #237

MARK E. MERSHONATTORNEY AT LAW

3012 Round StreetCedar Falls, IA 506123

Phone: 319.553.1471Fax: 319.774.5693

Email: [email protected]

Waverly Branch2000 Heritage Way

Waverly, IA319.483.2241

Main Branch123 W. 4th StCedar Falls, IA319.266.7531

Industrial Park420 Viking RdCedar Falls, IA319.277.3690

THESE SPACES FOR RENT

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FROM YOUR POST COMMANDER

Hi everyone, Here we are at the beginning of a

new year 2020. When I was elected to be the Commander last year, my main project was to concentrate on the membership. To renew the existing membership and recruit new members. I quickly learned that this is a never ending process, especially in this period of time for veteran service organizations such as the Amvets. It will take all of us to work together to accomplish this.

Here are some facts to consider. There are about 1100 or so Amvets Posts in the United States. Eighty-five percent of our membership is 65 years old and older. The average longevity of the veteran population is 72 years old. It doesn’t take a mathematician to figure out and forecast the end of our organization.

So how do we maintain our current membership and recruit the new younger veterans? Post 49 has established a Long Range Planning Council that will take the membership issue as part of their agenda. Ivan Hankins posted a link on Post 49 Facebook page pertaining to this very subject. The title of the link is “Why are the younger veterans avoiding the veteran service organizations?” It is a post worth reading. The person comes up with 12 suggestions to help recruit new young veterans.

I was disappointed to see the negative comments made on the page. As Ivan put it, the Post 49 Facebook page is not to be used to air dirty laundry about Post 49 and its members. Although I can say some of these complaints are and have been addressed. This new year we all need to come together and make a POSITIVE QUALITY AMVETS POST.

.

Ron KirklandAmvets Post 49Commander

SONS OF AMVETSNo report this month.

AMVETS RIDERSI want to thank everyone that was

able to make it to the membership night for the Riders. The weather did not want to cooperate but we still had a good turn out and great time. For those that were not able to attend please make sure to get your dues turned into the Riders 1st Vice, Ron Kirkland.

Thank you everyone that helped put on the January steak night. Great food and great fellowship!

It is February now and winter is definitely upon us and the temperature is dropping so stay warm and safe.

Ron MarrahRiders President

LADIES AUxILIARYWell, here we are in February

already and Groundhog day. So will he see his shadow or not? But whether he sees his shadow or not we still have 6 weeks of winter. The month of December really spoiled us with the 50 degree weather.

On February 28th we have our White elephant Auction starting at 5 PM. So if you have something to donate please do, or come down and bid on your favorite package and be surprised at what you get. It all goes to a good cause for Scholarships.

On Thursday February 13th at 5 PM we have set up for a meeting for the recognition dinner. So if anyone would like to help us this year, please come and join us. Need everyone’s input. We do need a new catering service this year, as Buss’s catering that we have used in the past has retired. Jan and I will get some catering prices before this meeting.

March 1st from noon to 3 pm come down and have your family pictures taken. I know Michael and I are. We need an update on pictures and the proceeds benefit the project 22 Every Day. This is because 22 Veterans commit suicide every day. So let’s support this project.

Our next meeting is Monday, February 10th at 6 PM.

Rose LeuerAuxiliary President

FIRST VICE REPORTWe still have several Annual

Members that have not renewed. If you have not renewed your membership please consider renewing. Your annual dues help support the Post and many area veterans and veteran activites. As a reminder, dues are $30 and if you need your Life or Annual card replaced that cost is $5. Thank you for your support.

Mitch Lindberg

JUNIOR AMVETSHello Everyone!! I hope you all have

had a wonderful couple of months. The Juniors are winding up candy bar sales. We have donated $206.00 to Waterloo Honor Flight, $100.00 each to St Jude’s, John Tracey Clinic, House of Hope, Freedoms Foundation, Retrieving Freedom, VA’s Christmas For A Veteran, Kandie Vaughn’s Shower of Gifts, Natalie Cummings’ 22 Everyday fundraiser, and various amounts to different programs at North Cedar School.

The kids have been busy selling candy bars, raffle tickets, and food. They have been volunteering at the humane society.

In the coming months, due to poor turnout, we will not be having the kitchen open as often. We will be having a mini meat raffle, some 50/50 raffles, and raffling off some fun gift baskets every month for the next few months.

The most exciting thing on my mind is our new members!! We have 3 new members and there are a few more kids thinking about joining. We want to welcome Ashton Thompson, whose Mother Theresa is a new Auxiliary member, also Crystal Nicholson and Cody Nicholson!! Our Active membership has doubled! All three jumped right in and are selling candy bars and worked our last kitchen.

We could not do any of this without your support. It is very appreciated!! Thank you so much for coming down and supporting our projects.

Justin NewsomeJR AMVETS President

1-133IN FAMILY READINESS GROUP

No report this month.

FROM “THE COMMITTEE”The Committee will be having a

Valentine Dinner February 14th, 2020 at AMVET Post 49. Surf & Turf Dinner will be served at 6:00 PM till gone.

Menu is: Choice of Rib Eye, New York Strip, Sirloin or Ham Steak each with Shrimp.

Also baked potato, salad, vegetable, rolls and dessert.

Prices: $18.00 for Rib Eye and New York Strip, Sirloin $15.00 and $12.00 for Ham steak each with Shrimp.

Come one come all. Bring your wives, husbands, boyfriends and girlfriends. Please come for an enjoyable romantic evening.

The Committee

C & C (NOT THE DRINK!)Have you noticed lately the annual

trend of Carping and Complaining going on? It happens about this time of the year when the seasons change.

Folks seem like they are actually elected to be a carper and complainer about everything in our Post. They complain about sidewalks not being shoveled when they walk on them, they complain about our employees not dedicating themselves to waiting on them individually, fast enough. They complain about Coffee cups not being washed.

C & C members with their continual negative comments don’t help us provide a nice place to come in and spend money.

C & C members are like a club of whiners and obviously get up on the wrong side of the bed everyday! They have a dark cloud over their head and never allow good things to break their negativity.

C & C members believe they know everything about all things!

They don’t care or worry about what they are spewing out of their mouths is factual, they just like to C & C!

C & C members from ALL groups make new members wonder why they joined such a group hell bent on bringing projects and other activities down. And you never see those new members again!

If the most important thing in your life is to come into the Post and find someone to C & C to … do all of us favor and leave your C & C at home! Just watch, when members of the C & C club read this. How many of them will C& C?

A positive approach to working together is always welcomed!

Tom Hagarty

22 Everyday Photo Fundraiser

AMVETS POST 49SUNDAY, MARCH 1

12PM TO 3PM

COME GET YOUR PHOTO TAKEN!

Cost is $25.00 and includesone printed photo, rights to

image, and sitting fee.

NOTICE If you have an email address and would be willing to receive the newsletter by

email instead of by snail mail, please send an email to

[email protected].

The more we can send by email, the more we can save the Post in

printing and mailing costs.

NOTICE - White Elephant

auctionfriday,

february 28th5:00 PM

NOTICEAMVETS Post 49, Ladies Auxiliary,

and the Sons of AMVETS have scholarships available again this year. Applications

are at the Post, pick up some today.

No Report this month

MILITARY HONORS In JANUARY

MEMBERS APPRECIATION DAY February 22nd at 5 pm

Chili/soup cook-off with music & karaoke by request.Chili – Soup Cook-off for bragging rights only.

We are asking each entity to provide 2 entries for the cook-off. There can be more chili and/or soup brought, but only 2 per entity may be entered into the

cook-off. There will be hot dogs available for Chili Dogs. Bring a side or dessert to share. Your only cost is what you purchase from the bar! This is not nor will

there be any fund raising during this event. Just come together & enjoy.

Yours in Service, The Council

NOTICE The Post has a new website.

Check it out at www.amvetpost49.org

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FROM YOUR POST COMMANDER

Hi everyone, Here we are at the beginning of a

new year 2020. When I was elected to be the Commander last year, my main project was to concentrate on the membership. To renew the existing membership and recruit new members. I quickly learned that this is a never ending process, especially in this period of time for veteran service organizations such as the Amvets. It will take all of us to work together to accomplish this.

Here are some facts to consider. There are about 1100 or so Amvets Posts in the United States. Eighty-five percent of our membership is 65 years old and older. The average longevity of the veteran population is 72 years old. It doesn’t take a mathematician to figure out and forecast the end of our organization.

So how do we maintain our current membership and recruit the new younger veterans? Post 49 has established a Long Range Planning Council that will take the membership issue as part of their agenda. Ivan Hankins posted a link on Post 49 Facebook page pertaining to this very subject. The title of the link is “Why are the younger veterans avoiding the veteran service organizations?” It is a post worth reading. The person comes up with 12 suggestions to help recruit new young veterans.

I was disappointed to see the negative comments made on the page. As Ivan put it, the Post 49 Facebook page is not to be used to air dirty laundry about Post 49 and its members. Although I can say some of these complaints are and have been addressed. This new year we all need to come together and make a POSITIVE QUALITY AMVETS POST.

.

Ron KirklandAmvets Post 49Commander

SONS OF AMVETSNo report this month.

AMVETS RIDERSI want to thank everyone that was

able to make it to the membership night for the Riders. The weather did not want to cooperate but we still had a good turn out and great time. For those that were not able to attend please make sure to get your dues turned into the Riders 1st Vice, Ron Kirkland.

Thank you everyone that helped put on the January steak night. Great food and great fellowship!

It is February now and winter is definitely upon us and the temperature is dropping so stay warm and safe.

Ron MarrahRiders President

LADIES AUxILIARYWell, here we are in February

already and Groundhog day. So will he see his shadow or not? But whether he sees his shadow or not we still have 6 weeks of winter. The month of December really spoiled us with the 50 degree weather.

On February 28th we have our White elephant Auction starting at 5 PM. So if you have something to donate please do, or come down and bid on your favorite package and be surprised at what you get. It all goes to a good cause for Scholarships.

On Thursday February 13th at 5 PM we have set up for a meeting for the recognition dinner. So if anyone would like to help us this year, please come and join us. Need everyone’s input. We do need a new catering service this year, as Buss’s catering that we have used in the past has retired. Jan and I will get some catering prices before this meeting.

March 1st from noon to 3 pm come down and have your family pictures taken. I know Michael and I are. We need an update on pictures and the proceeds benefit the project 22 Every Day. This is because 22 Veterans commit suicide every day. So let’s support this project.

Our next meeting is Monday, February 10th at 6 PM.

Rose LeuerAuxiliary President

FIRST VICE REPORTWe still have several Annual

Members that have not renewed. If you have not renewed your membership please consider renewing. Your annual dues help support the Post and many area veterans and veteran activites. As a reminder, dues are $30 and if you need your Life or Annual card replaced that cost is $5. Thank you for your support.

Mitch Lindberg

JUNIOR AMVETSHello Everyone!! I hope you all have

had a wonderful couple of months. The Juniors are winding up candy bar sales. We have donated $206.00 to Waterloo Honor Flight, $100.00 each to St Jude’s, John Tracey Clinic, House of Hope, Freedoms Foundation, Retrieving Freedom, VA’s Christmas For A Veteran, Kandie Vaughn’s Shower of Gifts, Natalie Cummings’ 22 Everyday fundraiser, and various amounts to different programs at North Cedar School.

The kids have been busy selling candy bars, raffle tickets, and food. They have been volunteering at the humane society.

In the coming months, due to poor turnout, we will not be having the kitchen open as often. We will be having a mini meat raffle, some 50/50 raffles, and raffling off some fun gift baskets every month for the next few months.

The most exciting thing on my mind is our new members!! We have 3 new members and there are a few more kids thinking about joining. We want to welcome Ashton Thompson, whose Mother Theresa is a new Auxiliary member, also Crystal Nicholson and Cody Nicholson!! Our Active membership has doubled! All three jumped right in and are selling candy bars and worked our last kitchen.

We could not do any of this without your support. It is very appreciated!! Thank you so much for coming down and supporting our projects.

Justin NewsomeJR AMVETS President

1-133IN FAMILY READINESS GROUP

No report this month.

FROM “THE COMMITTEE”The Committee will be having a

Valentine Dinner February 14th, 2020 at AMVET Post 49. Surf & Turf Dinner will be served at 6:00 PM till gone.

Menu is: Choice of Rib Eye, New York Strip, Sirloin or Ham Steak each with Shrimp.

Also baked potato, salad, vegetable, rolls and dessert.

Prices: $18.00 for Rib Eye and New York Strip, Sirloin $15.00 and $12.00 for Ham steak each with Shrimp.

Come one come all. Bring your wives, husbands, boyfriends and girlfriends. Please come for an enjoyable romantic evening.

The Committee

C & C (NOT THE DRINK!)Have you noticed lately the annual

trend of Carping and Complaining going on? It happens about this time of the year when the seasons change.

Folks seem like they are actually elected to be a carper and complainer about everything in our Post. They complain about sidewalks not being shoveled when they walk on them, they complain about our employees not dedicating themselves to waiting on them individually, fast enough. They complain about Coffee cups not being washed.

C & C members with their continual negative comments don’t help us provide a nice place to come in and spend money.

C & C members are like a club of whiners and obviously get up on the wrong side of the bed everyday! They have a dark cloud over their head and never allow good things to break their negativity.

C & C members believe they know everything about all things!

They don’t care or worry about what they are spewing out of their mouths is factual, they just like to C & C!

C & C members from ALL groups make new members wonder why they joined such a group hell bent on bringing projects and other activities down. And you never see those new members again!

If the most important thing in your life is to come into the Post and find someone to C & C to … do all of us favor and leave your C & C at home! Just watch, when members of the C & C club read this. How many of them will C& C?

A positive approach to working together is always welcomed!

Tom Hagarty

22 Everyday Photo Fundraiser

AMVETS POST 49SUNDAY, MARCH 1

12PM TO 3PM

COME GET YOUR PHOTO TAKEN!

Cost is $25.00 and includesone printed photo, rights to

image, and sitting fee.

NOTICE If you have an email address and would be willing to receive the newsletter by

email instead of by snail mail, please send an email to

[email protected].

The more we can send by email, the more we can save the Post in

printing and mailing costs.

NOTICE - White Elephant

auctionfriday,

february 28th5:00 PM

NOTICEAMVETS Post 49, Ladies Auxiliary,

and the Sons of AMVETS have scholarships available again this year. Applications

are at the Post, pick up some today.

No Report this month

MILITARY HONORS In JANUARY

MEMBERS APPRECIATION DAY February 22nd at 5 pm

Chili/soup cook-off with music & karaoke by request.Chili – Soup Cook-off for bragging rights only.

We are asking each entity to provide 2 entries for the cook-off. There can be more chili and/or soup brought, but only 2 per entity may be entered into the

cook-off. There will be hot dogs available for Chili Dogs. Bring a side or dessert to share. Your only cost is what you purchase from the bar! This is not nor will

there be any fund raising during this event. Just come together & enjoy.

Yours in Service, The Council

NOTICE The Post has a new website.

Check it out at www.amvetpost49.org

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To place an ad in the 49er, please contact the Post at (319) 277-6655 or send an email to [email protected]

GUY W. IVERSEN POST 49

FORTY NINER

We fought together

Let’s buiLd together

www.amvetpost49.org

Post HoursMon. - Thur. 12:00 pm - After 9 pm

Friday 12:00 pm - After 11 pmSaturday 10:00 am - After 11 pm

Sunday 10:00 am - After 9 pm(319) 277-6655

Closing time is dictated by the amount of business.

Official PublicatiOn

Vol. 69 No. 2

ARTICLES & ITEMS FOR THE 49’ER ARE DUE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2020_____________________________________________________________________

NEXT POST MEETING – TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 - 6:00 P.M.

Amvets Post 491934 Irving StreetCedar Falls, IA 50613

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For other event information, contact the Post.

Home Board Meeting 5:30 pm

White Elephant Auction

5 pm

22 Everyday Craft/Vendor Show

10 am-4 pm

PostMeat Raffle

5 pm

Bingo 6 pm with food

22 Everyday Fundraiser

6-11 pm with Band at 8 pm

Silent & Live Auction, Dance, Appetizers

and Desserts

Baby Shower 1 pm

Recognition Dinner Meeting

5 pm

Committee Dinner 5:30 pm

Surf & Turf

Baby Shower 2 pm

Amvets Member Appreciation DayChili cook off 5 pm

Karaoke 7 pm (All members welcome)

Super Bowl Party (bring a snack

to share)

VFW Meeting 7:30 pm

Cribbage Tournament 1 pm

Juniors Mtg 5:30 pm

Swanson Party 5 pm

Auxiliary Meeting6 pm

Post Meeting 6 pm

Juniors Mini Meat Raffle

NOTIcE:In the event of the hospitalization, death of a member of Post 49 Auxiliary, or a member’s immediate

family, or for a funeral lunch at Post 49, please call Rose Leuer at (319) 504-5218.

NOTIcE:If you need, or know of someone who needs Military Honors for a deceased veteran,

please call Marv Mattfeld, at 268-1280.

POST 49 OFFICERScommander Ron Kirkland

1st Vice Mitch Lindberg

AUXILIARY OFFICERSPresident Rosie Leuer

1st Vice Jan Peterson

SONS OF AMVETScommander Kevin Foster

1st Vice Dave Niederhauser

JUNIOR AMVETSPresident Justin Newsome

1st Vice Jade Jorgunson

BOARD OF TRUSTEESPresident Steve Bundy

AMVETS RIDERSPresident Ron Marrah

1st Vice Ron Kirkland

NOTIcE:Veterans Employment Services

• Vets Helping Vets• Resume Writing• Job Search Assistance• Mock Interviewing• Workshops• Networking Groups

contact the Post for assistance

Cedar Falls(319) 266-2641

Independence(319) 415-6751

Funeral, Cremation & Prearrangement

Services. 266-7525

www.DahlFuneralHome.com

NOTICEIn the event of the

hospitalization, death of a member of Post 49 Auxiliary,

or a member’s immediate family, or for a funeral lunch

at Post 49, please call Chaplain Nancy Kemp at

(319)234-1428.

NOTICE

If you need, or know of someone who needs Military

Honors for a deceased veteran, please call Marv Mattfeld, at

268-1280.

MILITARY RITES IN JUNE/JULY

JOHN W. JASPER 1944 - 2013

U. S. NAVY – VIETNAM WAR

JUNE 29, 2013 ORCHARD HILL CHURCH

CEDAR FALLS, IOWA

GEORGE P. NICHOLS 1935 - 2013

U. S. M. C. - KOREAN WAR JULY 2, 2013

GARDEN OF MEMORIES WATERLOO, IOWA

ROYAL J. LEDTJE 1925 - 2013

U. S. ARMY AIR CORPS - WORLD WAR 2

JULY 9, 2013 CEDAR VALLEY

MEMORIAL GARDENS CEDAR FALLS, IOWA

BERNHARD E. JACOBSON 1919 - 2013

U.S. NAVY – WORLD WAR 2 JULY 19, 2013

FAIRFIELD TOWNSHIP CEMETERY

NEW HARTFORD, IOWA

KENNETH N. GREEN 1930 - 2013 U.S. ARMY

JULY 20, 2013 MT. HOPE CEMETERY

INDEPENDENCE, IOWA

T. Broell 1 J. Clements 5 R. Condon 3 G. Dlask 3 R. Fingeroos 2 T. Hagarty 3 B. Haskins 2 R. Herter 3 M. Ihnen 1 W. Jaehrling 5 A. Koeppel 1 G. Lugg 5 F. Maninna 4 J. Marsh 5 M. Mattfeld 4 A. McNeal 1 G. Moser 2 D. Onken, 1 G. Olmstead 2 D. Pint 3 D. Redenius 1 L. Ruebel 2 L. Scott 2 D. Shellenberger 3 D. Siems 1 E. Strong 3 J. Williamson 4

MILITARY RITES PARTICIPANTS FOR

JUNE/JULYYOUR HELP AT THE IVH IS NEEDED On the forth Wednesday of each month, with the exception of November and December, members of the Post go down to the Iowa Veteran’s Home in Marshalltown, to help the residents with bingo. this is an AMVEt State Department sponsored activity. those who make the visitation may eat lunch in the cafeteria at the IVH, free. the food is tasty, and varied in offerings, and the quantity of food is generous. We meet at the Post about 1045 hours, and leave for Marshalltown by 1100 hours and return to the Post by 1630 hours. If you have the time and the inclination, this is a worthwhile way to volunteer your time. If you are interested but want more information, call Marv Mattfeld at 268-1280, or email [email protected].

Marv Mattfeld, 3rd Vice Cdr.

JUNIOR AMVETS Our August meeting will be held at the Post at noon to ? on August 11th. We are having a family picnic and potluck. We are inviting everyone to come join us. All you do is bring a salad or dessert. the Juniors will provide and cook the hot dogs and hamburgers and the buns. there will be games for the kids also. We also would like to get some new members. So please everyone from the Post, Auxiliary, Sons and Riders you are all

invited and this is a great way for all of us get to know each other and work together. Also our Homeless Stand down clothing drive is August 17th from 10 AM to 2 PM, so it is time to clean out the closets and get rid of the clothes that are too small or too big. Remember the clothing drive is to help our homeless veterans and their families. the clothing goes to Des Moines on Friday September 6th. All clothing needed from children to adult clothing. they do need blankets, winter coats, hats, mittens, and scarfs. Please remember these people are homeless. You may drop off at the AMVEtS and put in the garage or you may call Rose Leuer, cell phone number 319-504-5218. thank you very much for all donations. Our donations for the month of July was $100.00 to help Diane Kline with North Cedar School for school supplies. If you have a son, daughter or grandchild in the Junior AMVEtS please send me an e-mail when they work any hours for anything so I get this down on my reports and before you forget. Send me hours anytime, my e-mail address is [email protected]. thank you so much.

Hannah Ackerman /PresidentRose Leuer /Coordinator

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Committed to Providing TrustedProfessional Guidance

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Main Street Social Club Ham Dinner

5:30 pm

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Son’s Meeting 6:00 pm

Riders Meeting 11 am

Council Meeting 12 pm

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!

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Post #237

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3012 Round StreetCedar Falls, IA 506123

Phone: 319.553.1471Fax: 319.774.5693

Email: [email protected]

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