WILLIAM E. BLAIR POST 95
P.O. BOX 9093
EAST RIDGE, TN 37412
| THE AMERICAN LEGION WILLIAM E. BLAIR POST 95 P.O. BOX 9093 EAST RIDGE, TN 37412 |
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NEWSLETTER May 1999 |
FOR GOD AND COUNTRY |
My appreciation goes out to all Legionnaires for the turnout on nomination night. I feel we have made some very good selections for officers for the year 1999-2000. For those who were not present the nominations are: For Vice Commander: Don Uhl, Fred Stafford, Harold Seals, Melvin Brown; For the Executive Committee: Ernest Gilliam, Avery Keesee, Richard Cook, Kenneth Wild, Frank Baskette; For Commander: Jim Ratcliffe. The month of May will have many events for all to be aware of: Mothers Day, Armed Forces Day Parade and Memorial Day Observance. All members who have not renewed their membership, need to do so "NOW." For God and Country. Ken Wild, Commander |
We have about 40 days to meet our "all-time high" in membership for the 17th straight year. We need 82 members, new or renewal, to meet our goal. Won't you help. Carl Athearn, Adjutant 867-7644 Cathy Brown, Asst. Adjutant 266-1610 |
Prayer: Ephesians 1 - 6: To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. We must keep these members and their families in our prayers: Jim Smith, Bob Doss, William Grant, Fred Smith, Bob Burgner, John Osborn and P. Henly. Let us remember these members in Post Everlasting: Bud Alexander, Bob Lee and Ben Vassey. Larry Wirth, Chaplain 855-5824 |
Donations for March: Thomas A. Gillespie. Melvin Brown, Chairman 867-3449 |
Friday, May 21 Dinner 7 PM Meeting 8 PM All who plan to attend must show current membership card. Spouses, Auxiliary and SALs welcome. In accordance with by-laws, no alcoholic beverages in meeting hall. Proper dress is required. |
The next Third District meeting will be held in Chattanooga, with Post 14 of Chattanooga as host. It will be Saturday, Mar. 27, at Wally’s Restaurant, I-75 and Ringgold Road. Cost of the meal will be $7. All Legion, SAL and Auxiliary members are welcome. Please advise Carl Athearn if you plan to attend, as reservations are necessary. |
May is Poppy Month give a donation to the poppy fund. If you are not able to help by working at one of the locations set up by the poppy chairman, you can help by sending in a donation. You can mail it to the auxiliary at P.O. Box 91202 East Ridge, TN 37412 or leave it at the post. May is also report time so if you have a report to send in it needs to be in by the 10th of May. Memorial Day will also be this month. Make plans now to attend the parade downtown and the services at the National Cemetery. The picnic will also be held at the legion. Also remember our men and women serving in the armed forces and keep them in your prayers. The new officers will be taking over in July. You may be asked to serve on a committee. We need everyone to help with the work of the auxiliary. The state convention will be in June Make your plans to attend this event and see what is going on in the department. All officers are asked to bring your handbook to the next board meeting as these belong to the auxiliary and must be turned in so they can be given to the new officers. Board Meeting, May 12, 7:00 P.M. Covered dish, May 27, 7:00 P.M. Regular meeting, May 27, 8:00 P.M.
Jo Bridges, Auxiliary President |
Officers for Post 95 during 1999-2000 will be held at the post Saturday, May 15, from Noon to 8 PM. You have to be a current member to vote. The Armed Forces Day Parade will be Friday, May 14, at 10:30 A.M. The Armed Forces Day Luncheon will be after the Parade. The Third District Convention will be held at Cleveland Post 81 on Saturday, May 1; Dinner 6:00 P.M. Cost $5.00 per person. Observance of Memorial Day will be at the National Cemetery Monday, May 31, with music at 10:30 A.M. and the program at 11:00 A.M. The annual Memorial Day Picnic will be held Monday, May 31, at approximately 5 PM in the Rec. Area, weather permitting. Post 95 Legionnaires will kick off with music. Join us for fun, fellowship, shuffleboard and maybe horseshoes. See you there. East Tennessee's Spring Conference will be at Post 95 Saturday, April 17, 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Luncheon salads will be provided by Unit 95. Plan to attend. Jolie Lawing, Auxiliary East Tennessee Vice President |
A baby shower will be held at Post 95 on Thursday, May 11. at 7:00 P.M. for Tiffany and Doug Alt. |
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| 1 3rd Dist. Convention Post 81 6 PM Big Band 8:30 11:30 Karaoke, lounge 7:30 Happy Hour 5-7 PM |
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| 2 Happy Hour 5-7 PM |
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4 | 5 | 6 | 7 Mike Phillips in lounge 7:30 PM |
8 Karaoke, lounge, 7:30 Happy Hour 5-7 PM |
| 9 Happy Hour 5-7 PM |
10 Executive Comm. meeting 6:30 PM |
11 | 12 Auxiliary Board meeting 7:30 PM |
13 | 14 Karaoke in lounge 7:30 PM |
15 Election of officers Noon to 6 PM John Paul Williamsin lounge, 7:30 Happy Hour 5-7 PM |
| 16 Happy Hour 5-7 PM |
17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 Monthly meeting Dinner 7 PM Meeting 8 PM Lori Allen, lounge 7:30 PM |
22 Slow Burn, lounge 7:30 Happy Hour 5-7 PM |
| 23 Happy Hour 5-7 PM |
24 Executive Comm. |
25 40 & 8 Social hour 6:30 PM Promenade 8 PM |
26 | 27 Auxiliary meeting Covered dish 7 PM Meeting 8 PM |
28 Deborah Whitakerin lounge 7:30 PM |
29 Slow Burn, lounge 7:30 Happy Hour 5-7 PM |
| 30 Happy Hour 5-7 PM |
31 Memorial Day |
