I would like to thank everyone who helped make our 4th of July picnic a great success.  Ernie and his help, along with the ladies of the Auxiliary all did a fine job in preparing our meal.  We had a great turnout, despite the high temperatures and humidity.  And that didn't even stop the shuffle board players, who played until dark!  Everybody seemed to have a good afternoon.   Hope to see you at our next event.  The first district meeting for the Third District will be held at Post 95 on Thursday, Aug. 12 at 7 PM.  The following will be present: New Department Commander Rollen Bradshaw, East Tennessee Vice Commander Olin B. Ridley, Third District Commander Kenneth Howard, Department Membership Chairman Robert Kreider and Department Adjutant Mike Hammer.

 This will be a very informative meeting, so make plans to attend, and pass the word on.

With this newsletter, we are beginning the new year 2000 membership dues.  Let's all work together and get a member to renew or become a new member to Post 95.  As of today, we have 133 members paid up for the year 2000.   Let's all work together with the membership chairman, Fred Stafford, Commander James Ratcliffe, and myself to reach our all time high this year.

Prayer: Psalm 118-1:  Give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because His mercy endureth forever.

We must keep these members in our prayers:  Jim Smith, Bob Doss, Harry Flannigan, Bob Gentry, Bill Lemons, and Jack Collins.

Let us remember these members in Post Everlasting:  Howard Lynch, Milton Fairris, Fred Critchfield, Wilson Graham, Ralph Graham, Mutt Lawing, and Charles Knauff.

Donations for June:  Raymond S. Butler, Larry C. Marter, Donald B. Hays, George D. Edgemon, David A. Crownover, Jess C. Williams, Marilyn A. Nagel, Jo Ann Gentry, James F. Shields, and Herman E. Lasley