“COMMANDER’S NOTES”

     It has been my honor to have been Commander of the Lee Legion for the past two years. I cannot thank all of you enough for the overwhelming help and support you have given  me over the last two years. It really means a great deal to me.

     As a Post, we should be very proud of our many accomplishments over  the past two years; Terry Turners benefit is a shining example of what this Post can do when we work together for a common cause; seeing our great color Guard in action all over the State; and the  many improvements we have made to our Post, to name a  few. But, I believe our biggest accomplishment has been our collective goal to once again return Lee Legion to what it should be—A Veterans Organization! I would like to thank Bill Denchy, Walt Constantini, and Dave Novotny for their help and insight.  I want to thank Bernie Myers and Ray Grogg for the outstanding job they do on the grounds and facilities, and Chef  Kenny, you are the best. Nick Sestito, I think  you and your officers have done an outstanding  job with the SAL, and to my fellow officers and E-Board members, I couldn’t have done this without your support. Thanks! I can’t forget to thank Betty and her lovely bartenders—that includes you Marv!  You all do an outstanding job!

     I am truly fortunate to have been Commander of Lee Legion and had the opportunity to be associated with so may outstanding people. Remember, this is Lee Legion and this is Your Post.

                                                   Have a Wonderful Spring!

Dan Grogg

Commander, Lee Legion

 

“MEMBERSHIP”

     Congratulations to all our members that renewed their dues. We have reached 100% in membership. But, there are still a few out there that still need to renew their dues. Remember that each paid up member is a vote in Congress when National Headquarters goes to Congress to fight for our veteran’s rights.

Walt Constantini

Membership Chairperson

“CHAPLAIN’S CORNER”

Deaths:  Gerald Pelossie passed away. He was a new member of our Post. Also, Raymond Smith passed away this month.

Sick Call: Josephine Seidel and Douglas Martin are in the Rome Hospital.

Let us keep them and their families in our hearts and prayers.

Elizabeth Thompson

Chaplain, Lee Legion

“ENTERTAINMENT”

     We had a nice day for the St. Patrick’s Day corn beef and cabbage dinner. It worked out well and thanks for the support.

     For our Lee Legion Election Day, 7 Apr 09, we will be serving Clam Chowder  throughout the day. Come out and vote to be counted.

     Fishing season is coming up. Don’t forget that it is not too early to make donations for the next game feed.

Upcoming Events:  10 May – Mother’s Day  breakfast

Memorial Day services—25 May 2009

 

Kenny Mondrick

2nd Vice Commander, Lee Legion

“LEGION ELECTIONS”

At the General Membership Meeting on 7 Apr , elections for Post officers will take place. The following candidates for 2009-2010 are as follows:

Commander:  Walt Constantini; 1st Vice Cmdr: Lucy Burgard,  2nd Vice Cmdr: Ken Mondrick;     3rd Vice Cmdr: Ray Grogg;  Adjutant: William Denchy;  Finance Officer; Dave Novotny;     Chaplain: Elizabeth Thompson;  Historian: David Pangbourne; Sgt-At-Arms: William Northey;  Service Officer: Courtney Bush

Executive Committee:     Bernie Myers, James Mathewson, Bill Chrysler, Alan Chrysler, Eric Stebbins and Clint Ayers

Elections will be held 7 Apr 09,  at the Post from 9 am—7 pm. Please come out to vote and support the candidates.

David Pangbourne

Election Committee Chairperson, Lee Legion

“COLOR GUARD”

     On 23 May 09, is the Canadian Good Will Days at Cape Vincent. On 6 Jun 09, is the Oneida County Convention at Holland Patent Legion Post 161. Again people, try your uniforms on. If your gun belt buckle is damaged, I have new ones. I will contact you all later with details.

     Don’t forget that all vehicles need to be removed from the pole barn by 30 Apr 09, to we can proceed with our Spring cleaning. Thank you very much.

FOR GOD AND COUNTRY

Bill Northey/Sgt-At-Arms, Lee Legion

“AUXILIARY NEWS”

               Spring is finally in the very near future. I can see fresh little green sprouts coming out of the ground ready to burst forth into flowers. Isn’t it great?

     I hope everyone enjoyed their corn beef and cabbage on the 14th from the Legion. Always good eating when Kenny cooks.

     Thank you for coming out for our last breakfast. The weather worked for us instead of against us like id did last month. Our next breakfast will be on Mother’s Day, 10 May, where all paid up Lee Legion auxiliary mothers breakfast is FREE.

     A our next auxiliary meeting is 6 Apr. at 6:30pm. We will be having elections for officers that night. Come out and vote .

     Jo Anne Constantini

President, Ladies Auxiliary

“S.A.L. NEWS”

     Please mark your calendars for 7 Apr at 6pm. That will be our next regular meeting and 2009 elections for officers will take place. Your slate of officers is as follows: Commander-Nick Sistito; 1st Vice-Bob Richie; 2nd Vice-Dan Roullier; Adjutant-Marty Mondrick; Finance Officer-Shane Haley; Chaplain-Bob Morczek; Historian-Open; Sgt-at-Arms-Ron Crill. Anyone interested in running for a specific office may come to the meeting and be written in as a contender. Votes will be in writing on a secret ballot if there are contested positions. Otherwise the slate of officers will be voted on as stated above. Elections are very important guys, so try to make it there!

     If you haven’t paid your dues you’re in jeopardy of losing years. Pay them at the Legion and save your receipt!. Make sure all the information is correct. Come on out and pay them now.

     Our Fishing Equipment Raffle is in high gear and we need some of you salesmen to help us sell lots of tickets. We will be sending a few tickets to every member and each member will be responsible for them. Be willing to do your part in making this organization the best we can be for the Veterans who made this country the best in the world. See you at the April election meeting!

Nick Sistito

S.A.L. Commander, Lee Legion

“ONEIDA COUNTY SCHOLARSHIPS”

     The Oneida County American Legion is offering scholarships to graduating high school seniors that plan to attend an eligible vocations technical course, two or four-year college. Please note: The candidate can have either parents or grandparents sponsor them. However, the applicant must be a descendent of a member of a Legion Post in Oneida County, including the American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion.

Deadline for applications is 15 Apr 08. For more information, please call Dave Pangbourne at 336-2525.

Dave Pangbourne

Scholarship Chairperson

“VETERANS INFORMATION”

     Jobs and Hope for Homeless Veterans: the local area now has a Veteran’s Outreach Coordinator to provide services to reintegrate jobless and homeless veterans into meaningful, steady employment. If you know anyone that need assistance, please contact Mr. Mark Hediger, USAF Ret, at 315-731-73985, BOCES Access Center, 508 2nd St., Utica, N.Y., 13501; e-mail: markvetjobs@aol.com

     The National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) has provided the following website for veterans to gain access to their DD-214’s online:  http://vetrecs.archives.gov     This may be particularly helpful when a veteran need a copy of his DD-214 for employment purposes  NPRC is working to make it easier for veterans with computers and Internet access to obtain copies of documents from their military files. Military veterans and the next of kin of deceased former military members may now use a new online military personnel records system to request documents.