AMVETS VANGUARD
RANDY P. HILL POST 1957
ADRIAN, MI.
February 2008
FROM THE COMMANDER:
“All that is necessary for evil to succeed is for good men to do nothing.”
-Edmund Burke
At this special time of the year, let us not forget to reach out to the men and women of our Armed Forces who believe, fight and give up their lives for our freedom. I would also like to take this opportunity to remind members that as of January 1, 2008 your annual membership dues are due. Also, all members are invited to attend the membership meetings held on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. As members your attendance, input, involvement, and support counts to sustain our club.
God Bless America. God Bless Our Troops.
Yours in Service
Eloise W. Hosken
Commander
AMVETS Officers 2007-2008
Eloise HoskenCommander
John Rottman1st Vice-Commander
Jim Naismyth 2nd Vice-Commander
Larry MeredithAdjutant
Rob HoskenFinance Officer
Grimaldi GonzalesProvost Marshal
Aaron Ricketts Judge Advocate
John Rottman Service Officer
Jim Naismyth Chaplain
Robert Whipple Trustee
Robert Perez Trustee
Max Powell Trustee
Ladies Auxiliary
The Auxiliary had their first Texas Hold Em tournament on January 12th. Thanks to all who attended. It was a great turn out and the Ladies are very appreciative. Thanks to Bob & Cheryl Bilyou, who worked diligently to get our new poker chips ready with the AMVETS logo on them. They look great. Also thanks to Rhonda Clark, & Cathy Sliker who gave up their busy Saturday to help out.
ATTENTION LADIES AUXILIARY MEMBERS!
The next Auxiliary meeting is February 18th and is also nominations for the 2008-2009 officers. Please mark your calendars and attend the meeting. We need all of the ladies to take an interest in the Auxiliary. It is for the “Good of the AMVETS” and the veterans families of LenaweeCounty and Michigan. See you on Monday February 18th!
Thank you,
Pat Miller
Ladies Auxiliary President
Auxiliary Officers 2007-2008
Pat Miller President
Carlene Gentz1st Vice
Carol Lemle 2nd Vice
Kim Lemle Secretary
Rhonda Clark Treasurer
Carol Lemle Chaplain
Sue King Sgt. of Arms
Emilie Hawken Liaison
Cathy Sliker Americanism
Cheryl BilyouParliamentarian
FYI
Some of the members are under the assumption that the AMVETS meetings are for AMVETS only. This is not the case. The meetings are open to ALL members of the post. Be it Auxiliary or Sons. We do encourage everyone to attend the meetings and keep abreast of what is going on at the post. This is “your” post. If you have an issues please make it heard at the meetings and not at the bar. This is what the meetings are for. We have open discussions for just such purposes. So mark your calendars and remember the AMVETS meetings are the 2nd Monday of every month. (Although, it was decided that there would not be a meeting in December of 2008 this year.)
Pool Tournaments
We have 2 up and coming pool tournaments booked for Saturday February 16th and Saturday March 15th. There will be sign ups starting at 11 a.m. and will start at 12 noon. We will be raising funds for projects at the post such as The Paul Hill Memorial Scholarship Fund. If you require any information please contact the post or Rob Hosken at 517-265-2017. These tournaments are for “adults only” and no children/teens will be permitted to enter. It is also a member’s only event. We will have more information posted at the club for you to view.
AMVETS Bingo is held every Wednesday and Friday at the FairgroundMerchantsBuilding.
Speed starts at 6:30 p.m. with regular bingo starting at approximately 7:30 p.m. Pull tabs, regular Jackpot and Progressive Jackpot games. Computerbingo is also available.
Just a reminder
All dues for the 2008 year were due and payable by December 31, 2007. If you have not renewed your dues you are no longer an active member. Many of the AMVETS received renewal letters from AMVETS National in the last part of 2007 with the dues showing $20.00 for renewal. This was an error and the AMVETS dues are actually $30.00 per year. If you have sent in your dues remittance at $20.00 they will not be processed until the additional $10.00 is received. Please review the form below to be advised of all the dues amounts for the groups within the AMVETS post. Remember a Life Membership for an active member is a great savings in the long run. It is a one time payment of $150.00 and you never have to worry about annual dues again. Something to think about.
Dues Renewal Form
Name______
Address______
Phone______
Birth date______
Email______
Amount Paid______
Group (AMVETS, Sons, Auxiliary)
______
AMVETS annual membership dues are $30.00
AMVETS Life Membership dues are $150.00
AMVETS New Members Life Membership dues are $180.00
Son’s annual membership dues are $25.00
Sons Life Membership dues are $322.00
Ladies Auxiliary $27.00 ($3.00 goes to VA Hospital)
Please report any change of address or phone numbers to the post.
AMVETS POST 1957
122 N. MAIN ST.
ADRIAN, MI. 49221
February Birthdays
RICHARD ANSTED 1-Feb
CHARLES COLE 1-Feb
Carl Gerten1-Feb
Dorothy Justice1-Feb
DORMAN WHIPPLE 1-Feb
LARRY KRUEGER 4-Feb
ROD CRAWFORD 5-Feb
LARRY BILYOU 5-Feb
BRETT WILTFONG5-Feb
TAMMY BRISTOLL 6-Feb
KARL YOUTZY 8-Feb
BRIAN HOWARD 9-Feb
FRANK WYATT9-Feb
JERRY FLYNN11-Feb
NATASHA RICKETTS 11-Feb
CHRISTINE TAYLOR12-Feb
GARY CLUCAS 13-Feb
WILLIAM LARA 14-Feb
EARL ROCK14-Feb
LINDA BOVEE16-Feb
DONALD QUIGLEY16-Feb
JOEL MOHR19-Feb
RANDY ROBERTS 20-Feb
Roger Yatzek21-Feb
LLOYD YOAS 21-Feb
GREG FAIRBANKS 22-Feb
JAMES JUNE 22-Feb
Mitchell Dinius25-Feb
Joseph Avis28-Feb
Texas Hold Em Tournaments
We will be hosting Texas Hold Em Tournaments on Saturday February 15th and Saturday March 8th at 1 p.m. Sign ups will start at noon and trophies will be given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners along with CASH of course! Lunch will be available for all players. Buy in will be $45.00 with a $5.00 buy in for $1,000.00 extra chip. There are no rebuys. Come on down for a great time and a chance to win the 1st place champion. All proceeds go to Auxiliary and AMVETS projects throughout the year.
Heating for the Elderly
We are continually working on donations for the elderly who are on fixed incomes that are unable to pay their heating bills. All donations are appreciated. With this cold snap we have to think of those less fortunate. Please donate even if it is just change. Every penny counts.
ATTENTION AMVETS MEMBERS
We're Planning a Party!
A 1980's PARTY for MEMBERS and FRIENDS
Hosted by
Aaron Ricketts
and
Helen Miller
WHEN: March 8, 2008
TIME:8PM - 12AM
WHERE: AMVETS POST 1957
The DJ will be spinning tunes from the 80's including dance, pop and rock. Trivia, games and prizes including drink specials.
The event is FREE!