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

 US POSTAGE PAID

VALDOSTA GA

September 2009

Fellow Legionnaires,

  Our August meeting, in my humble opinion, was one of the very best yet.  Last year we conducted the first Post Everlasting Ceremony.  The first ceremony did not have the required elements for a good ceremony.  I promised the next one would have quality. Several Post members came to me and asked to form an Honor Guard. I could not pass up this opportunity.  An Honor Guard was formed with members April Welter, Henrietta Traynor, Cathy Florig, Rod Pedersen, Alex Vega, Nerma Dave, Zee Osuigwe, Clayton Roberts, and led by JoAnn Rofulowitz.  The Honor Guard immediately began to practice for the upcoming Post Everlasting Ceremony.  Their dedication to practice was evident at the Post Everlasting Ceremony.  I would have them compete against any Honor Guard in Valdosta or the State of Georgia. I personally thank each of you for your outstanding performance. Theres nothing more moving than to participate in a ceremony honoring our fallen heroes. I have asked the Honor Guard to Post and Retrieve our Colors at each meeting. When you see a member of the Honor Guard, thank him/her for their contributions and an excellent Post Everlasting Ceremony. Thanks again.   I recently received a note from Charles and Jennipher Hubbard thanking the Post for supporting their granddaughter, Brittany Chadwick. Brittney won one of the six $1,000 Department of Georgia Scholarships. When you see Charles, give him a pat on the back. These scholarships are based on grade point average. Brittany had a 4.0714 grade point average. Great work Brittany During the last Post Executive meeting, the decision was made to suspend the free first year membership to our active duty military. This program is designed to bring in new membership and promote the Legion family. Rather than completely dropping this program, an active duty military applicant dues fee was set at $10.00. This will take a little off the fiscal burden of the Post. For the record, I don't agree with it, because I think one has to spend money to make money. The Executive Committee has spoken. Remember, you'll receive a polo Shirt with the embroidered American Legion emblem for every 5 new members you recruit. Rap Brown has volunteered to conduct the Post's first raffle. If you have an idea about what would be good to raffle off, please notify Rap or any member of the Post Executive Committee. The Post needs a raffle committee. Volunteers are needed to staff the committee. Anyone who could serve as chairman of the committee or be a member, please contact us. There are 14 of us on the Post Executive Committee, and we can only do so much. We need your help. If you have any ideas about something you'd like to have done around the Post, let us know. As I said earlier, we need good ideas. Our next Post Executive Committee meeting will be at 5PM, 21 September. Please call the Post for any change to the meeting. All members are welcome. As always the Post Executive Committee and I thank you for your continued support.
 

 "For God and Country,"  Ed Kent