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 December 1999 |
FOR GOD AND COUNTRY |
Commander's
Corner |
Last month was a busy one for Post 95. The Legionnaire Band played at the annual USO Dance sponsored by the CAVC at the Veteran's Day Ceremony at National Cemetery, and was in the East Ridge Christmas parade. Also, Post 95 participated in the Soddy Daisy JROTC Trojan Battalion Veterans Day Parade, Third District meeting in Spring City and the annual free golf day for Veterans at Indian Trace Golf Course in Dalton, GA. Post 95 presented a plaque to them honoring what they do for Veterans every year. This is the only place I know that gives Veterans something free on Veterans Day. This year we are teaming up with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve in the Toys for Tots campaign for local needy children. Collection boxes will be located in the main entrance to the lounge. New, unwrapped toys for children up to 12 years old are preferred. However, donations are also accepted. So please help with this worthy cause. Our Thanksgiving dinner was a great success. Ernie and Aileen spent two days getting everything prepared. I would also like to thank the Ladies that serve every month. They do a great job! Kim and I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We hope to see you at our New Years Eve party. For God and Country |
With only six weeks until the end of the year, we have 946 members paid up for the year 2000. How about helping Post 95 of the American Legion reach our goal of 1,367 members by either getting a new member or renewing a member? Let's all "Get Involved." It's the motto of the American Legion. Cathy Brown, Adjutant 266-1610 |
ARMED FORCES PARADE Schedule for the Armed Forces Day Parade coordinated by the Chattanooga Area Veterans Council has been moved back to the original date of Friday, May 19, and will follow the usual route. Consideration had been given to hold it on Saturday and have it end in North Chattanooga. Conflicts with other events and work schedules required changes. CHRISTMAS PARTY, DINNER Saturday, Dec. 18 Santa Arrives 4 PM Dinner 5-7 PM NEW YEARS EVE PARTY Friday, Dec. 31, begins 9 PM NEW YEARS DAY Saturday, Jan. 1 Bowl Games on lounge TV Merle Stewart, 866-3359 |
Friday, Nov. 19 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. |
From The Chaplain Prayer: Psalms 7:11. God judgeth the righteous, and God is angry with the wicked every day. We must keep these members in our prayers: Bob Doss, Bob Gentry, Allen Brooks, Bob Nettles, John Harwell, and Don Waters. Let us remember these members in the Post Everlasting: Claude King, Sidney Hulgan, and Glenn Baker. Larry Wirth, Chaplain 855-5824 |
Blood Assurance Donations for October: Donald L. Robertson, Marilyn N. Nagel, Vickie B. Powers, Bobby L. Lewis, Steve W. Hemstreet, Jess C. Williams, Peggy C. Martinez, Willard A. Thrash, William F. Gilmore, Thomas Gillespie, Kenneth Holcomb, Robert F. Price, and Gerald C. Drain. Melvin Brown, Chairman 867-3449 |
SAL NEWS Our participation at the monthly meetings is on the rise. Please pay your dues and join us on Tuesday, December 21st at 7:00 PM. Help us keep the homeless warm. Jackets, sweaters, gloves, blankets, sleeping bags, etc, will be accepted during the week of December 6th - 11th. On Saturday, Dec 11, the S.A.L.'s will deliver these needed items to the Community Kitchen. The S.A.L.'s will also give support Post 95's Toys for Tots program. We encourage everyone to donate a toy and feel the joy of making a needy child happy at Christmas. Mike Burnett |
VA CLINIC Rep. Zach Wamp is making a study of needed changes in the VA medical facilities for Eastern Tennessee and is seeking input. A recent meeting with the congressman was attended by Jim Ratcliffe and Pete Chaney from Post 95. Your suggestions can be faxed to him at 756-6 Mike Burnett |
The Auxiliary would like to thank the Legion for the Thanksgiving dinner. It was a great meal. Everyone enjoyed it.
Well, ladies, all the hustle has started for the holidays and I know everyone is busy. But let us not get so busy that we forget our veterans this holiday season. I would like to thank everyone who helped with the World War I Widows luncheon. The Lakeview Middle School choir did a great job with the Christmas carols. The ladies really enjoyed it.
We are doing real well on our membership. We have 373. Ladies, if you haven't paid your dues we really need to get our membership in. Please see Dot Stewart to pay your dues or mail them in.
If you haven't bought your tickets for the $500 cash give-a-way please do. It will be given away at the Christmas dinner. They are $1 each, or 6 for $5. If you have children or grandchildren that are Jrs., there will be a meeting for them on December 2 at 6:15 PM. Jo Bridges has a lot of things planned for them to do. They will find it a lot of fun and interesting. Please try to come.
I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Board Meeting Jan. 12, 7 PM
Covered Dish Jan. 27, 7 PM
Regular Meeting Jan. 27, 8 PM
Geraldine Perkins, Auxiliary President
ATTN-HUT: We need to emphasize to our Veterans and their Ladies to take their discharge or DD-214 to the American Legion Post #95 and make sure you have it recorded on the Post computer for the Veteran Service record.
In the past couple of weeks, the Veterans Affairs, and myself could not get the approved burial and benefits until the last hour of the burial time. We were lucky to get this. The Honor Guard cannot wait until this last hour to call and make connection to get a team together and the same with the National Cemetery. Please take care of this promptly.
Safe and Happy Holidays.
Ralph C. Wilson
Honor Guard Commander 866-0138
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
| 1 | 2 | 3 Karaoke in lounge 7 PM |
4 Big Band in Hall 8 PM SEC champion game 8 PM Gabe Johnson & friends Happy Hour 5-7 PM |
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| 5 Happy Hour 5-7 PM |
6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 CAVC quarterly meeting 11:30 AM Karaoke in lounge 7 PM |
11 Gabe Johnson & friends Happy Hour 5-7 PM |
| 12 40 & 8 Xmas Party 2 PM Spouses, dates welcome Happy Hour 5-7 PM |
13 Exec. Comm.Meet 6:30 PM |
14 | 15 | 16 Prepare Xmas stockings in meeting hall 7 PM volunteers needed |
17 Karaoke in lounge 7 PM |
18 Santa arrives 4 PM, Xmas party, dinner 5-7 PM Slow Burn in lounge 8 PM Happy Hour 5-7 PM |
| 19 Happy Hour 5-7 PM |
20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 Lounge closes 8 PM Xmas eve MERRY |
25 Closed for Christmas CHRISTMAS |
| 26 Happy Hour 5-7 PM |
27 Exec. Comm.Meet 6:30 PM |
28 | 29 | 30 | 31 New Year’s EveParty 9 PMGabe Johnson & friends in lounge 7 PM |
January 1 New Years Day Football Games on lounge TV |
