American Legion Post 13, Valdosta Ga. News Letters

American Legion Post 13 News Letters

The American Legion

Post 13 – Valdosta
1301 Williams Street P. O. Box 1005
Valdosta, Georgia 31603
(229) 242-7616

“For God and

Country…”

NON-PROFIT

ORGANIZATION

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VALDOSTA GA

Post 13 Bulletin

March 2009

Post Executive Committee
Commander: Ed Kent Senior Vice Commander: Whit Chappell Junior Vice Commander: Jimmy Land Finance Officer: Richard “Rap” Brown Service Officer: Jim Bolduc		Adjutant: Ernie Florig Chaplain: Howard Hansford Sergeant-at-Arms: Jimmy Traynor Judge Advocate: Dan McSwords Historian: April Welter
Appointed Members: Charlie Pollard, Walter Wacter, and Bob Carpenter Immediate Past Commander: Phil Youngblood
Email: legionpost13@gmail.com		Website: www.galegionpost13.org
Defense	Veterans	Youth	Patriotism

Fellow Legionnaires,

This month is our Anniversary as an Organization! The American Legion is 90 years old this month and we're the largest veteran organization in the United States! At our 10 March, 7 pm meeting, we’ll have a big meal and a cake to celebrate. Please plan on being there. As you know, I missed the last meeting due to my father-in- law, Sam Pelstring's death. Pop was a good friend, father and a World War II veteran and we are very proud of him. I want to thank you all for the words of comfort, thoughts and prayers. Losing a loved one is tragic, but as a Nation, these true Heroes can’t be replaced and we will NOT forget them. As Tom Brokaw so aptly refers to them, they are the "Greatest Generation.” We have over two hundred in our Post. When you see one, tell them Thank You. Had it not been for them, we very well could be speaking German or Japanese today. On a less somber note, please get the word out about our American Legion Birthday and the Celebration on 10 March. We have so much to be thankful for even in this time of constraint. We still have several veterans in the area that are hurting financially and some have been assisted with the Veterans Assistance Fund. If you feel inclined to contribute to the Fund, see any of the Executive Committee members and they can take your donation. We’ll see that every penny is used wisely for our Veterans. Lastly, let’s remember that we are Brothers and Sisters who have been places, seen and done things that the average American can’t even dream of doing. We should be civil and courteous towards one another, especially in the Post home. Enough said on this subject. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone at the Birthday Party! The Post Executive Committee will meet on 16 March, 5 pm. Please call the Post for any change to the meeting. All members are welcome. As always, from the Post Executive Committee and I, thank you again for your continued support.

"For God and Country," Ed Kent

Sons of the American Legion members - Squadron Commander Bob Beauchamp will be holding a membership meeting on 10 March, 6:30 pm, at the post home.
The Post 13 American Legion Riders will meet on 19 March, 6:30 pm, at the post home. For upcoming events, visit the website: www.alrgapost13.org.
• Oratorical Contest Winner - Congratulations to Shioban Richardson, a junior at Valdosta High School, for winning the Post 13 and 12th District contests. We wish her well as she travels to Albany on 7 March, to compete at the Area-level contest.
• Steak Cookout - Our popular Post social is back on the calendar for 27 March, 6 pm. The cost is $10 per person and reservations will be taken by Jimmy Traynor or Rap Brown through 21 March. Due to ordering of food supplies, no walk-ins will be allowed on 27 March.
• 12th District meeting - Will be held 22 March at the Post home. The District Executive Committee meeting begins at 1:30 pm and the general business meeting at 2 pm. Members are invited to attend.
Post 13 warmly welcomes the following new members:
Denny Long	MO Hairr	Willie Mack
Calvin Graham	Jerry Williams	Doug Cobb
	Robert Richardson
Post Everlasting – We sharply render a final salute and mourn the passing of our comrade; and extend our condolences to their loved ones, relatives, and friends:
	Sam Pelstring - WW II

• Paid-Up-For-Life (PUFL) Membership Dues Payment Plan The American Legion has a payment plan for members to make a one-time payment of dues for future years. For example, if you are age 65, your PUFL dues will be $352. You may pay this in one lump sum or make a 10% deposit and make 11 equal monthly payments. For more information on this convenient payment plan, go to the website www.legion.org/national/join/pufl, or contact Adjutant Ernie Florig.
• Post 13 New Member Application Form Visit the website www.galegionpost13.org/signup.htm Click on the second "Here" to retrieve and print the application form.
Post Lounge operating hours are 4-8pm, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Please contact Jimmy Traynor, 242-7616, for reserving official meeting times, lounge information, or to rent the hall.