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FROM THE COMMANDER May 16th is the District Constitutional Conference that will be held at Post 81. Registration for delegates starts at 1 pm with the meeting commencing at 2 pm. May 23d is Awards Night at 7 pm with refreshments following. May 25th is Memorial Day. Volunteers will place flags at veterans’ final resting sites in the morning. At 10 am a memorial service will be held at the Post. We will then proceed to the Cemetery for a service at 11 am. Lunch will be held at the Post from 12 pm until 3 pm. Please join us for this solemn occasion. Join us June 14th in the Post parking lot at 10 am for Flag Day Cere-mony. The Department Convention will be June 25 – 28 in Orlando. Please check the calendar for other dates and activities. Thank you to the volunteers and officers who came in and helped out. As always, volunteers are needed throughout the whole year so please stop by and see how you can help. For God and Country, Mark Johnson Commander

FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER

(5:30) 6:00—8:00 (8:30) PM

SATURDAY MORNING

BREAKFAST

(7:30) 8:00 —11:00 (11:30) AM

POSITIONS: Cooks, Dishwashers, Waiters &/Or Waitresses & Additional

Help As Needed. It’s easy, fun & makes you feel good.

(Volunteers are needed from 1/2 hour before to

1/2 hour after meals.)To help See The Commander

PLEASE

VOLUNTEER

UPCOMING EVENTS MAY/JUNE 2015

5/2/2015 Legion Elections 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM

5/2/2015 S.A.L. Hog Roast & Running of the Roses

3 PM - 8 PM $9.00

5/2/2015 Girls State Orientation @ Post #189 Sebastian 9:30 AM

5/9/2015 Auxiliary Constitutional Conference – Post #117

Palm Bay. - 9:00 AM

5/16/2015 Legion Constitutional Conference – Post #81 Melbourne

2:00 PM (Full Uniform)

5/17/2015 8/40 Meeting 1-4 PM

5/17/2015 Auxiliary Quarter ($ .25 ) Auction – 1-5 PM

5/22-25/15 Poppy Days 8 AM - 5 PM

NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR FIELD 5/23/2015 Awards Night 7:00 PM -- Refreshments to follow

5/25/2015 Memorial Day Ceremony 10:00 - 11:00 AM @ Post

11:00 @ the Eau Gallie Cemetery

5/25/2015 Memorial Day - Lunch 12:00 - 3:00 PM

6/14/2015 Flag Day Ceremony Post #163 parking lot -

10:00-10:30 AM

6/14-20/15 Boys State

6/21/2015 Auxiliary Quarter ($.25 )Auction – 1-5 PM

6/22-26/15 Viera V A Membership Recruiting 9 AM - 3 PM

NEED VOLUNTEERS 6/25-28/2015 97th Dept. Convention -- 9:00 AM Renaissance Or-

lando at SeaWorld 6677 Sea Harbor Drive · Orlando,

Florida 32821

7/4/2015 4th of July Parade - Downtown 10:00 AM

7/4/2015 July 4th Lunch 12:00 - 3:00 PM $2.00

7/9 - 17/15 Girls State 69th Session

7/18/2015 Christmas in July Party -6 PM

W/Turkey & Ham Dinner 5-7 PM

7/19/2015 8/40 Meeting 1-4 PM

Were looking for one or two volunteers to edit and publish our bi-monthly Newsletter. Basic computer skills required and experience with MS Publisher would be helpful.

Training and assistance will be provided till your ready to take over.

Contact Mike Torpey 321-288-0554 if your interested.

FROM THE AUXILIARY PRESIDENT

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all

of the Unit 163 Auxiliary members that have

worked so hard during this Auxiliary year to make

life better, in so many ways, for our veterans, their

families, our children and our community. My

term as president has been successful because of

the teamwork and united effort put forth by our

active and involved members. A very special thank you to Commander

Mark Johnson, for his spirit of cooperation during the past year.

It is impossible to list all of the wonderful dreams that have become

realities for those we serve. When you’re at Post 163, please look at

detailed information on the bulletin board.

Unit election for officers for the 2015-2016 Auxiliary year will take

place on May, 14th during our regularly scheduled meeting. Please re-

member that being a member means attending meetings all during the

year and not just on election nights. After elections are held, please

make every effort possible to support the newly elected officers by par-

ticipating in YOUR Unit.

From the bottom of my heart, I would like to thank you for the oppor-

tunity to serve as your Unit 163 President.

Ann King-Smith

Auxiliary President

May 22 & 25 8 AM — 5 PM

PLEASE VOLUNTEER & HELP US SUPPORT OUR VETERAN

HOSPITALS AND FAMILIES

FROM THE S. A. L. COMMANDER

Good day from Squadron #163. Hope all is well with

our members and there families.

There are a couple of dates coming up we all need to

be aware of. May 3rd is our meeting. We will be hold-

ing our officer elections for the upcoming 2015 - 2016

year. We hope you will all show up and vote for your

favorite candidate as these are the people that will be running our

squadron for the next year. Next on the list of dates is... Actually before,

May 2nd is our annual “Hog Roast” for S.A.L. this is always a big if not

the biggest event for our squadron for the year. It is also combined with

The Legion elections and “Running of the Roses”, so please if you can

spare any time, now is the time to come down and help. It’s going to be

a busy, busy day. Next up - May 23rd is Awards Night with a refresh-

ment buffet to follow.

As far as membership goes... We are at 87.50%. If you have not re-

newed yet, you are very late. Next year’s cards will be here in June.

Please, please renew now, we need it.

Watch your calendars for up and coming “Sons of Karaoke” shows.

Come on out and support us and sing a few songs. It’s always fun.

Remember: our meetings are at 4:00pm on the first Sunday of every

month

“Be there or be uninformed“

New ideas are always welcomed and urged.

ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS, I CAN BE REACHED HERE

AT THE POST WEEKEND NIGHTS OR E–MAIL ME ANYTIME at

SALCommander@legionpost163.com

For god and country

Your S.A.L. Commander

Jerry Larson

“The work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives

and the dreams shall never die.”

HOG ROAST * DERBY DAY Sponsored by S A L Squadron 163

Saturday, May 2 3:00 - 8:00PM $9.00

FROM THE A.L.R. DIRECTOR

It is election time again! Nominations have been

completed and the next phase is for YOU to come

and vote for the officers you want to take us through

the upcoming year. Remember that if you do not

vote you leave control of the outcome to others.

During the month of May and June the Riders will

be doing day trips to Lake Okeechobee and other points of interest

along with another Road Captain class. Watch for more information on

these events at our general meetings and in our weekly newsletter.

As the weather continues to become warmer, Poker Runs have started

to increase in number and our Post is being asked more often to be a

stop on these runs. Stop by when you see a run using our Post and give

a friendly welcome to the participants. A warm welcome brings them

back and brings in new members.

As we come closer to the rainy season quick showers pop up with lit-

tle or no prior signs, remember to check over your equipment and re-

place any worn or broken items. It just may prevent an emergency!

Chapter 163 has weekly rides from the Post, leaving at 1000 Saturday

mornings and usually lasting 3 to 4 hours, covering a distance of be-

tween 100 to 150 miles. Check our weekly email newsletter for special

destinations. Our rides are open to all, just show up and join in!

Ride Safe.

For God and Country

Robert Hughes

Director Legion Riders Chapter 163

TAPS

Julius R. Karsten, Robert H. Siperly, Charles L. Best, Donald A. Kamandulis,

Ray O. Roberts, Thomas A. Maag, Hugh R. Short

MEMORIAL DAY Monday, May 25, 2015

10:00 AM SERVICES AT POST 163

11:00 AM SERVICES AT EAU GALLIE CEMETERY

LUNCH

12:00—3:00 PM

BURGERS, DOGS, BEANS & SLAW

IDENTIFICATION STATEMENT American Legion Post 163 Newsletter is published bi-monthly as “Mathers Member

Link” by the J.W. Mathers, Jr., American Legion Post 163, 1795 N. Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL. 32935. The contents do not necessarily reflect the views or the opinions of the membership, the Post Officers, or the State or National parent

organizations; nor does the mention of a product or organizations imply endorsement.

Come on out for Meat Shoot Every Saturday from 1-3pm.

The steaks, chicken, pork and more are the best ever, we have great raf-

fles and food is served each week. Have fun, win prizes and support the

Legion, S.A.L., Auxiliary and Legion Riders functions. See the board

for who’s calling & what’s being raffled!!!

Advertise your business here, help support the

Newsletter and your business.

Contact the Post Commander or Finance Officer

BULLETIN BOOSTER (Date is Expiration)

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7/15 ROBERT T. & KATHLEEN K. VEAUDRY 8/15 DR. MARK HOFFMAN, DSR IN MEMORY OF RANEE SORENSEN J. & E. M FRANCIS CIRCOSTA IN MEMORY OF SUSAN E. CIRCOSTA 9/15 CHERI & JERRY HARTMAN SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION SHIRLEY GARRIEL 11/15 ROBERT M. CHILCOTT IN MEMORY OF ELSIE & BOB CHILCOTT ANTON MARTH 12/15 WILLIAM R. EDWARDS RALPH K. PERRY IN MEMORY OF CLAIRE E PERRY 1/16 JEROME H. PORTER 3/16 FREN MATTHEWS IN MEMORY OF CARMIE LEE OBER IN MEMORY OF STEPHEN OBER SAMANTHA H. IN MEMORY OF EARL McCOLLUM CHARLES L. & NADINE L. DURHAM 4/16 JIM GREEN IN MEMORY OF BARBARA & SHASTA GREEN RIP & NANCY COLLINS “KAY BIRD” & ROCK IN MEMEORY OF FRANK A. WARNER BARBARA TAYLOR IN MEMORY OF ROBERT E. TAYLOR 5/16 DIGGER O’DELL IN MEMORY OF RALPH & MARSHAL VEST

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LINDA CLIFFORD IN MEMORY OF GEROGE H. ELLIS 7/16 WAYNE O. SMITH 12/16 NINA & ROY MOORE IN MEMORY OF RON MOORE 2/17 CAROL BARTON & FAMILY IN MEMORY OF DAVID & GLORIA DEVOL 3/17 MIKE O’NEAL IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANTHONY & CARRIE LA MARCA 9/17 VINCENT S. AMEIGH 5/18 BOBBY WENDRZYK IN MEMORY OF CHET WENDRZYK 6/18 LOREN & ALMA VON RIESEN 8/19 L. PAUL MURRAY 9/19 SHELDON E. KELLEY 12/19 TOM PECHACEK SPACE COAST HONOR FLIGHT, W.W. II 12/21 LEGION RIDERS CHAPTER 163 1/23 STAR & JACK LUCIEN & PAT WEGNER IN MEMORY OF GEORGE & TERRY WEGNER 5/24 PATRICIA WEGNER IN MEMORY OF LUCIEN WEGNER JOSE (JOE) VEGA IN LOVING MEMORY OF LAURETTE

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