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Membership Goal for 2013 REACHEDMembership Goal for 2013 REACHEDMembership Goal for 2013 REACHED
NEW Members ARE THE KEY NEW Members ARE THE KEY NEW Members ARE THE KEY --- Be a SponsorBe a SponsorBe a Sponsor
Goal was 626 Goal was 626 We are at We are at 659659
Volume 2013 Issue 6 - Jun 2013
Hello to all Memorial Day is just around the corner and our summer sea-son is about to begin. The Monday and Wednesday Horseshoe Leagues have start-ed. The weather has ben good and everyone is enjoying them-selves. Great to see the gang back in action. Monday May 27th is Memorial Day and a busy day at the Le-gion. The day kicks off at 8:00 AM with the Flag raising at the Post. The Cicero Cemetery Memorial Service and Parade fol-low. A Memorial Day Service at the Post takes place followed by an Open House from 10AM to 2PM. Some come on in and enjoy the day with us at the Legion. Sunday June 16th is our first Fathers’ Day Breakfast for the Legion Family. The Legion Riders are hosting the Vet Fest on June 21-22-23 to benefit the American Legion Legacy Run and Feed Out Vets Programs. We’ll have visitors from all over the State. Last but not least … It’s that time again … The ClamFest is Saturday June 29th from 12 - 5 PM. What a great day - - friends - food - fun! SAVE THE DATE. I want to thank the present E-Board for all their time and ef-fort and I’m looking forward to working with the new members of the upcoming Board. Thanks again for what you do. The Installation Dinner is Sunday June 2nd at 6PM. Hope to see you all at the Legion real soon. Come in often and be-come an active member. Mark
2012/2013 Legion Officers
Commander…….Mark Adams 1st Vice…….Fred Stone
2nd Vice…….Sam Solitto 3rd Vice…….Vacant
Adjutant…….Doug Herrmann Finance Officer…. Pat Kearney Service Officer...Richard Holava
Sgt At Arms…….Vince Natali Chaplain…….Heidi Heidenreich Historian……..Frank Puettner
Trustees: Jack Sheehan Ron Amyot
Jean Reynolds
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Auxiliary NewsAuxiliary NewsAuxiliary News Linda Jackson Linda Jackson Linda Jackson --- PresidentPresidentPresident
I’d like to thank everyone for all their help with Poppies and also the Legionnaires, Auxiliary and Sons were there for us. Officers for 2013 - 2014 are: President Linda Jackson 1st Vice Donna Lyons 2nd Vice Bonnie Koehle Secretary Lori Squires Treasurer Janice Fox Chaplain Dee Smith Historian Janet Bell Parliamentarian Sandy Crain Sgt at Arms Patricia Solitto Congratulations to all! And thank you for all the great work the 2012-2013 Officers did. June 14th is Flag Day - Here is a poem about the flag… Before me flies a beauteous flag… the old red, white and blue… I pledge allegiance to that flag… and to it I’ll be true… respected by the multitudes… scorned by a few lost souls… protesters who have gone stray… seeking unattainable goals… but under this flag they can strive… for what they think is right. The old flag stands for freedom… and for it all must fight… I refer to the flag as old… in reality it’s young… for it are still unsung… men died and still are dying… they truly are the brave… giving their last full measure… just so the flag can wave. So when you have a bone to pick… and life become a drag… pray for needed faith and strength… don’t blame it on the flag. Thanks to all our Veterans! Linda Jackson - Aux Pres. - For God & Country
Memorial Day Festivities at Cicero PostMemorial Day Festivities at Cicero Post
8 AM - Flag Raising at Post 8:30 AM - Cicero Cemetery Service
Parade follows ending at Post Memorial Service at Post followed by Open House
from 10AM to 2PM
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METALMETAL
Legion Riders are sponsoring a Metal Scrap Legion Riders are sponsoring a Metal Scrap
Drive on Friday June 7 & Saturday June 8 to Drive on Friday June 7 & Saturday June 8 to
benefit the benefit the Feed Our Vet’sFeed Our Vet’s program. program.
Bring your scrap metal, refrigerators, water Bring your scrap metal, refrigerators, water
heaters, dishwashers, pots, pans, wire, pipes, heaters, dishwashers, pots, pans, wire, pipes,
steel, stainless. Every little bit helps.steel, stainless. Every little bit helps.
Someone will be at the Legion to help you un-Someone will be at the Legion to help you un-
load.load.
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Jun 5 Riders Jun 12 Legion Jun 19 Sons Jun 26 Auxiliary
Thank you all for your help each week! WE REALLY NEED WE REALLY NEED YOURYOUR HELP = HELP = Legion Members need to step up and help on the 2nd Wed. It’s been left to 2 or 3 every time for the last couple of months. Thanks!
DD-214's are NOW On-line. The National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) has provided the following web site for veterans to gain ac-cess to their DD-214's on-line: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ This may be particularly helpful when a veteran needs a copy of his DD-214 for employment purposes. NPRC is working to make it easier for veterans with comput-ers and Internet access to obtain copies of documents from their military files. Military veterans and the next of kin of deceased for-mer military members may now use a new online mili-tary personnel records system to request documents. Other individuals with a need for documents must still complete the Standard Form 180, which can be down-loaded from the on-line web site. Because the requester will be asked to supply all information essential for NPRC to process the request, delays that normally oc-cur when NPRC has to ask veterans for additional in-formation will be minimized. The new web-based appli-cation was designed to provide better service on these requests by eliminating the records center mail room and processing time.
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American Legion Riders American Legion Riders
Fred Stone Fred Stone -- PresidentPresident
Greetings fellow Legion members, It is hard to believe that we are in May and the weather is still reminding us of fall rather than summer. I would like to welcome some new members to the Riders, Rick Wilcox, Roger Stevens and Cameron Keyes, welcome aboard. I also wish to ex-tend a get well soon to our former Secretary, Maureen McNamara who is recovering from recent surgery. We have our Memorial Day celebration coming up very soon. The Riders will be participating in the Flag Raising, service at the cemetery and the parade on May 27th. Lets have a good turnout to honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. We had about 25 bikes participate in a ride around the lake and the blessing of the bikes last Sunday. Thanks to Ride Captain Bob Vergith for planning, and leading us on a great ride. As always if you are interested in joining the Riders, con-tact me at [email protected]. Visit our website at alr787.com for ride info and news from the Riders. We will be having the Vet Fest at our Post on June 22nd with food, raffles and entertainment plus a ride. Remember. Freedom isn't free, support our Troops. Bruce Dauer, V. President ALR 787
Legion Riders are closing in on the Vet Fest, June 22nd, They are looking for items to put in the raf-fles. Please contact Bruce Dauer and let him know of any items you would like to donate, and if you got them donated from a retailer, let him know who it is. They will be recognizing mer-chants who donate. The Riders appreciate anyone pitching in to help, we are raising mon-ey for the American Le-gion Legacy Run and Feed Our Vets. This is what we are here for - so let’s all support this venture.
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The new 2013 membership cards are here, so be on the lookout for your renewal notice. Anyone who has-n’t received a renewal letter please let me know ASAP. If you have a new address let me know so I can get your renewal out to you. Remember you can-not drink at the Legion if you do not have a current card. I will give the list of unpaid member to the bar-tenders and they will not serve you until you pay your dues. The new door key cards are available from the bartender if you have paid your dues. We still have a few Sons’ emails that are not working. If you are not getting yours by email please let me know. Anyone who has not received a renewal letter please just drop off your info and $20 dues and we will get your card to you. Attention all Sons .. we have the third Wednesday night bingo at the Legion. We need more help 3-7:30. We need help with set up as well as in the kitchen. If any Sons Member would like anything put in our news please let me know. You can leave me a note in our mailbox or call me 679-8361 and we will get it in the newsletter. We would like to see as many Sons attend these meeting so we can get some new ideas of things to do. We have a very busy year ahead so please come and help. Here is a list of the next few meetings. THEY START AT 7:00, NOTE THEY ARE ON TUESDAYS NOW. The next meeting will be February 26, 2013 I would also like to extend my thanks to all of the Sons who have helped with our fund raisers. There seems to always be the same few who help. The tick-ets for the I-Pad 3 we are raffling are available from Buzz. Lastly and most importantly everyone keep our troops in your prayers and thoughts. Some of these troops are our own members. I’m looking forward to seeing you around at the post and our meetings. Thank you, Bill Bell - Commander-SAL
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Adjutant’s Agitation By Doug Herrmann
MEMBERSHIP NOW AT 659 We increased our membership this year, and don’t forget that the renewal letters will start com-ing out from national in July. We are the second largest post in the 5th District, trailing only New Hartford which has 942 members. We also make up 20.70% of the Onondaga County Membership. A word on the renewals - PAY ATTENTION If you did not renew for 2013 and you get your 2014 renewal notice, your consecutive years drop to 1 year and you start all over again, that’s what Con-secutive means for you folks from Rio Lindo.
Doug Herrmann
Post Adjutant/Membership Chair.
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Results of Legion ElectionsResults of Legion Elections
2013 - 2014 Legion Officers
Commander - Mark Adams 1st Vice - Sam Solitto 2nd Vice - Jack Sheehan 3rd Vice - Dave Keegan Adjutant - Doug Herrmann Finance Officer - Glenn Russell Service Officer - Gene Pierson Chaplain - Heidi Heidenreich Sgt @ Arms - Vince Natali Historian - Frank Puettner Trustee - (3 spots) - Jean Reynolds Ron Amyot Lyle (Buzz) Porter
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Installation Dinner is June 2nd at 6:00 PMInstallation Dinner is June 2nd at 6:00 PM——Sign UpSign Up
Friday Fish Fry Friday Fish Fry Friday Fish Fry Fresh Haddock
Served by Post Volunteers
Fridays — Year Round
Fish Dinners - - Fish Sandwiches
Fisherman’s Platters
Serving from 12 Noon to 8 PMServing from 12 Noon to 8 PM
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Stay for the great music & Dance after dinnerStay for the great music & Dance after dinnerStay for the great music & Dance after dinner
Southern Comfort Band Southern Comfort Band Southern Comfort Band playing for your pleasure playing for your pleasure playing for your pleasure
SURPRISE BAND ON 1st FRIDAY EACH SURPRISE BAND ON 1st FRIDAY EACH SURPRISE BAND ON 1st FRIDAY EACH
TROOP NEWS - The first week of May, Soldiers from Fort
Drum left again to fight and protect the United States and our Freedoms. So, if you see a soldier, take the time to thank him or her for their Service. In May we sent out 19 boxes to the Troops. Let’s, all of us, take a patriotic pause on Memorial Day, May 27th. In December 2000 Congress pass a law requiring American’s to pause at (3:00 PM Local Time) on Memorial Day to remember and Honor The Fallen. Troop Chairperson Linda Jackson
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7 Wanted & For Sale Spring & Summer months seem to be Garage Sale & Everything For Sale time. List yours here .. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - We have a member who is disa-bled and looking for an afforda-ble Van that could be outfitted for a power chair. Mileage ok—Looking to go to Vet’s Hospital and round Syracuse. Needs to be in good condition. Cash Deal - - Call Al Langstrom at 315-720-5313 or email at [email protected] Garmin GPS with Charger & windshield mounting bracket. Less than 6 months old. $85 Call Brian Sanford at 315-730-5320 or email at [email protected] Bug & Stone Deflector fits hood of Ford Explorer. Brand New in original box. Smoke color $25. Call Brian Sanford at 315-730-5320 or email at [email protected] Over the Visor Motorola Blue Tooth. Charges with mini phone charger. $25. Call Brian San-ford at 315-730-5320 or email at [email protected] Drop your “for sale” listing at the Legion Bar in an envelope marked: “For Sale - Legion Newsletter” Make sure your name, phone num-ber and email are included. It’s FREE up to 50 words
- - - NEXT BLOOD DRIVES ARE NEXT BLOOD DRIVES ARE MAY 23rd & JULY 25thMAY 23rd & JULY 25th
1 PM—6 PM - - - TELL YOUR FRIENDS & FAMILY - - -
It only takes a few minutes and it saves a life
Veterans Resources
Click above (on the “Veterans Resources”) to link up with a website full of Veteran Assistance Programs and information. RAO Link is included … also Veteran Benefits, Veterans Chari-ty, Veterans Affairs, etc. If you are not receiving this newsletter by email (You should be … let us know at [email protected]) and want “Veterans Resourses” web address it is: http://www.veteransresources.org/
Your Membership Dollars At workYour Membership Dollars At work We thought you might be interested to know the groups and or-ganizations that your Post donates to. Some of these donations
are recurring or one time.
Ahern Family Fire Loss ALS Association Alzheimers Association of CNY American Cancer Society American Heart Association American Lung Association ARISE Cicero Little League Cicero Volunteer Fire Dept. CNS Friends of The Canteen CNS Spanish Club Trip CHS Sports Foundation CNY Cat Coalition Easter Seals Feed Our Vets Francis House Golisano’s Children’s Hospital Girl Scout Troop 10235 Honor Flight Make A Wish Maple Bay Rod & Gun Club Navy Ball Committee National Youth Leadership Forum NO Area Meals on Wheels NYS Trooper Foundation Rescue Mission Ronald McDonald House SAL/Auxiliary Walk-a-thon St. Judes Children’s Hospital USO Fort Drum Susan Koman Cancer Cure Marathon VA Gift Shop VA Hospital VAVS CNS Hospice Hope for Bereaved Inc. North Syracuse Early Education Syracuse PBA Children’s Scholarship
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Memorial Day Activities at the PostMemorial Day Activities at the Post
See inside for Parade details & Open House Info