AMERICAN LEGION
POST 178
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2017
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
515 W. FIFTH AVE. GARRETT, IN. 46738
260-357-5133
http://www.garrettamericanlegion.com/
FOR GOD AND COUNTRY
November:
Thu. 11-2 “TREASURE HUNT GAME”
at 7:30pm.
Hal & Jim serving BBQ Pork & Tater Salad
Fri. 11-3 Aux. is cookin !!
Baked Steak Dinner
“Bill &the Boys”
Mon. 11-6 8:00 Weekly Drawing
8:00 – Weekly Drawing
7:00 Auxiliary Meeting.
Thu. 11-9 “TREASURE HUNT GAME”
at 7:30pm.
Aux. is cookin’ soup & sandwich
Fri. 11-10 Marine Corp 241sth Birthday
S.A.L. is cookin’ “BROASTED CHICKEN”
5 to 7:30.
“Russ Chandler”
Sat. 11-11 VETERANS DAY
Dance to “Nashville Rebels”
8-11pm
Ham & Beans, Cornbread & Veggie Soup @ Noon
Mon. 11-13 8:00 – Weekly Drawing
S.A.L. Meeting @7:00
Wed. 11-15 6:00 - E-Board Mtg.
7:00 – General Meeting
Thu. 11-16 “TREASURE HUNT GAME”
at 7:30pm.
Jim & Hal is cookin’ Chili, Grilled Cheese and Slaw.
Fri. 11-17 Dick’s Baby Back RIBS! 5 - 7:30.
“Little Rock Express” 8-11
Sat. 11-18 Mike Rhodes’ Jam Session !!!
6-11pm
Sun. 11-19 Post Thanksgiving Dinner
@ NOON.
Bring a covered dish, Salad, or Dessert.
Mon. 11-20 8:00 – Weekly Drawing
Wed. 11-22 “TREASURE HUNT GAME”
at 7:30pm.
8pm Monthly Drawing
Aux is cooking Soup & Sandwich
Thu. 11-23 THANKSGIVING DAY – OPEN !!
3pm-? Depending on Business
Fri. 11-24 AYCE Fish
“Kessler Kountry” 8-11
Mon. 11-27 8:00 – Weekly Drawing
Thu. 11-30 “TREASURE HUNT GAME”
at 7:30pm.
Food will be available.
December:
Fri. 12-1 Aux. is cookin !!
Baked Steak Dinner
“ALL-IN”
Mon. 12-4 8:00 – Weekly Drawing
7:00 Aux. Mtg
Thu. 12-7 Pearl Harbor Day
“TREASURE HUNT GAME”
at 7:30pm.
Hal & Jim cookin Turkey Manhattans, Mashed Taters & Gravy
Fri. 12-8 Dick’s Baby Back RIBS!
5 to 7:30.
“Russ Chandler”
Sat. 12-9 Sherriff Appreciation Dinner
Mon. 12-11 8:00 – Weekly Drawing
S.A.L. Mtg.7pm
Tue. 12-12 Bloodmobile 1 – 7pm
Wed. 12-13 Policeman Appreciation Dinner
Thu. 12-14 “TREASURE HUNT GAME”
at 7:30pm.
Aux. is cookin Soup & Sandwich
Fri. 12-15 S.A.L. is cookin’ “BROASTED CHICKEN”
5 to 7:30
“Joy Ride” Band
Sat. 12-16 Fireman Appreciation Dinner
Sun. 12-17 Post Christmas Dinner
@NOON. Bring a covered dish, salad, or dessert.
Mon. 12-18 8:00 – Weekly Drawing
Wed. 12-20 6:00 - E-Board Mtg.
7:00 - General Meeting
Thu. 12-21 “TREASURE HUNT GAME”
at 7:30pm.
Jim & Hal is cooking Beef Manhattans, Mashed Taters & Gravy
Fri. 12-22 AYCE Fish
“Kessler Kountry”
Sun. 12-24 Christmas Eve – Open @NOON
Mon. 12-25 CHRISTMAS DAY - Closed
Thu. 12-28 “TREASURE HUNT GAME”
at 7:30pm.
8:00 MONTHLY DRAWING followed by Monthly 50/50.
Aux is preparing a Meat & Cheese Tray with Crackers for a Good Will Offering
Fri. 12-29 Food will be available.
Sun. 12-31 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!! New Years Eve Party !!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Party @ 8pm
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!! THE BULLDOGS !!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
$15 pre-sale per person.
$20 at the door.
Includes meatballs, sandwiches, wings,
chips & dip, nachos,
dip & salsa &
sausage & kraut.
Cash bar is open.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AMERICAN LEGION ELIGIBILITY DATES
PERSIAN GULF AUGUST 2, 1990 TO OPEN
PANAMA (JUST CAUSE), DEC 20, 1989 TO JAN 31, 90
LEBANON/GRENADA AUG 24, 1982 TO JUL 31, 1984
VIETNAM WAR FEB 28, 1961 TO MAY 7, 1975
KOREAN WAR JUN 25, 1950 TO JAN 31, 1955
WORLD WAR II DEC 7, 1941 TO DEC 31, 1946
WORLD WAR I APR 6, 1917 TO NOV 11, 1918
LEGION OFFICERS
Commander: Mike Rhodes
First Vice-Commander: Larry Funk
Second Vice-Commander Don Folzenlogel
Adjutant: Charlie Atkison
Finance Officer: Marion Pickard
Chaplain: Dick bond
Judge Advocate: Gary Parker
Historian: Lisa Hicks
Service Officer: Dwayne Grate
Sergeant-of-Arms: Steve Davis
AUXILIARY OFFICERS
President: Susan Funk
Vice President: Kathryn LaCross
Secretary: Rosey Newman
Treasurer: Donna Jones
Chaplain: Jama Campbell
Historian: Phyllis Johnson
Sergeant-at-Arms: Alyson Fleckenstein
S.A.L. OFFICERS
Commander: Tom Bishop
1st Vice: Chris Gall
2nd Vice: Wesley Warstler
Adjutant: Mike Sattison
Sergeant-at-Arms: Terry McNutt
Historian: Ben Warstler
Chaplain: Neal Hull
Membership: Ron Gall
DEKALB COUNTY VETERANS’ SERVICE OFFICER
Phone 925-0131 for an appointment.
E-Mail:
If you are a Veteran in need of assistance please contact Brian Lamm, he can help.
There is a Veterans representative available to help find employment.
VISIT OUR WEB SITE http://www.garrettamericanlegion.com/
The Adjutant's Minute
I hope everyone has a great holiday season. Since this the last newsletter of the year I feel I must remind you that this is the last opportunity to pay your dues. As of Jan. 1 if you do not have a 2018 dues card you are delinquent which means you are no longer able to purchase an alcoholic drink, participate in the drawings or any activity in any Legion post. If you have gone to your winter home and have forgotten to pay your dues you can send it to the Post along with the $40. Your name, address where you want your card sent, to: Garrett American Legion Post # 178
515 W. 5th Ave
Garrett, IN 46738
I would like to thank all the members (Legion, Sons And Auxiliary) that help doing things around the Post, this is what makes this Post the great Post that it is.
Thanks and I hope you have a great winter.
Charlie
From the desk of Nancy Lantz
We would like to congratulate the winners of the $25 Gas Gift Cards provided by the Ladies Auxiliary for each blood drive.
1. Leslie Ellis Skal May 2, 2017
2. Greg Nickels June 27, 2017
3. Shirley Randall August 22, 2017
4. Gloria McPheeters October 17, 2017
The Auxiliary also provides cookies and sandwiches for every other blood drive sharing this responsibility with the Garrett Tri Kappa Sorority.
I have enjoyed the many years as a Red Cross volunteer! The Red Cross needs blood donors so give consideration to being a donor. The next blood drive will be on December 12, 2017, 1-5:30pm. Come give blood and take a chance to win a $25 gas gift card. The average number of donors 27 so that would be good odds for you being a winner!
Thank You,
Nancy
From the S.A.L. Commander
As you read this the Fair and Past Commanders’ and Presidents’ Dinners are behind us! Where does the time go? Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas and a New Year will soon be here.
We are working on some new projects for the New Year. Stay tuned, we are working with the Legion on these new projects.
We have a great New Years’ Eve Party with The Bulldogs this year, see you there.
40th S.A.L. Anniversary Party on Sat. Jan. 27th, 2018. We will have a live band “Retro Radio Oldies” at 8 – 11pm with no cover. Everyone is welcome!
S.A.L. meetings are the 2nd Monday of every month at 7pm. Be a part of what we do, we can use your help and ideas.
DATES TO REMEMBER
Nov. 5 Daylight Savings Time Ends
Nov. 7 Election Day
Nov. 10, 1775 US Marine Corps Established
Nov. 11, 1918 Signing of WWI Armistice
Nov. 21, 1983 Grenade Campaign ended
Nov. 23 Thanksgiving Day
Dec 5, 1992 Somalia Campaign Began
Dec. 7, 1941 Pearl Harbor Attack
Dec. 8, 1941 War Declared on Japan
Dec. 11, 1941 Germany & Italy Declare War on US
Dec. 15, 2011 Iraq War Ended
Dec. 20, 1989 Panama Campaign Began
Dec 21 First Day of Winter
Dec. 21 Winter Begins
Dec. 25 Christmas Day
Dec. 31, 1946 Official end of WWII
Dec 31, 2013 Kosovo Campaign Ended
Remember our Veterans and troops.
Your Commander,
Tom Bishop
S.A.L. Commander, Squadron #178
COMMANDERS CORNER
Wow, here we are, so not ready to see our summer slide away. Already a month into our fall season but it has been beautiful outside. Get out and enjoy the color before old man winter gets here.
First off I want to thank everyone that helped in the Fair Raffle. We had another successful year at the Fair all due to our members who took the initiative to sell tickets and to our membership who responded to our mailing and bought the tickets we sent out. I need to give a shout out to Don Gibson, Gibby, for all his help. Besides selling many tickets, he volunteered to accompany me as we went to different functions to set up and sell tickets. The S.A.L. did their part by volunteering a day of manning the tent and of course to the Vets that helped set up the tent and sell tickets at the Fair. Great job guys!
Of course we are in the middle of a new Treasure Hunt game that has proven to be a huge success. Every Thursday we have the drawing. Come on out and see what this is all about.
We are constantly making improvements at the Post. Some things are not noticeable but necessary. All the upkeep is to provide our membership with a club that you can be proud of.
As always, I invite all eligible veterans to join our Post and get active. We have had a hard time getting our veterans of the Middle East conflicts involved in our Post. I invite you to become a member here, if there are changes you want to see, let us know. We are brothers in arms that have answered our countries’ call. Let’s all work together and make our Post great.
Thanks you and hope to see you at the Post,
Mike Rhodes, Commander Post #178