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Well May is here once again the veteran's park is open I want to thank everybody for there participation at the grand opening.

I want to give a Special thanks to Buster for all the work he has done with the county's process of getting the Veterans Park put in our area.

May also means it is time for election again.

I want to thank the ones that supported me while I was commander but at this time I also want to say that I am not running again.

I wish everybody a good happy summer.

Thank you, your Commander.

Bill Miller Sr.

A W O R D F R O M T H E C H A P L A I N - P H I L L I P K O K B E

Member deaths during the last month: Howard Shippey, Al Congdon, and

Laura Joy Lee

No Member hospitalizations reported for the last month.

Ed Surette

Post 113 Phone:

(941) 697-3616

Fax:

(941) 697-5507

Website:

www.alp113.com

B O O S T E R S : T H E B O O S T E R Y E A R R U N S F R O M J U N E 1 , 2 0 1 6 T H R O U G H M A Y 3 1 ,

2 0 1 7 .

Boosters JUNE 2016

Vernon Jimerson

Taffy & Viviane Tarr

Dottie Thomas

Richard Rice

Bud & Edie Stevens

Dody Hillman

Candy Zaharias

“In memory of Nancy McHale”

JULY 2016

In Memory of Earl Taylor

Audrey Taylor

Virginia Morgan

Pete & Carol Veselich

Andy & Donna Leonard

Royce & Linda Tyler

James & Charlotte Arcadia

AUGUST 2016

Chuck & Clara Miller

Lori & Kathy

Ted & Mary Jeffries

Gordy & Mabe Davis

Ester Grogan

Phill & Ginny Kolbe

Virginia Morgan

Geraldine Burckner

Bill & Judy Doody

Joseph & Sheila Doucette

Judy Gualt

SEPTEMBER 2016

Harold & Marge Feasel

OCTOBER 2016

Buster & Carolyn Furman

NOVEMBER 2016

Ron & Bron Guliliano

Bruce & Pat Sehubele

DECEMBER 2016

Jim & Gail Daniel

Bob & Lois Krout

Joseoh & Theresa Coulombe

Paul Colicci & Joyce Sousa

Michael Dunn

Michael Mansell

Chuck Miller

Don Plotner

Doug & Rita Doble

Rick & Barb Carlson

Ron Kuban

FEBRUARY 2017

Tom & Linda Jackling

Bill & Marty Vanderbilt

Mike & Jane Kenjorski

Dennis Bartlett

Ruth Proctor

Mikaila Valentine

Jerry Faught

MARCH 2017

Rick & Rita Ellis

Bill Huston

William & Blanch Simpson

Bill Mc Hall

Mike & Jane Kenjorski

APRIL 2017

Dennis Bartlett

Billy Brick

Tom & Gini Moore

Richard Erpenbach

House Manager - Linda Osterberg

Auxiliary President - Barbara Horosky

AUXILIARY NEWS

PLEASE PAY YOUR DUES FOR 2017

Penny Bingo is every Tuesday come join the fun

BINGO every 3rd Wed May 17, 2017 at 12:30

PLEASE COME to our next meeting on May 10, 2017 at 7:00 PM we will be electing our new officers

June 10,2017 is our chicken dinner

GO BLESS OUR TROOPS AND AMERICA

MAY - Time for our Florida Summer and the departures of the remaining Snowbirds.

Duck Races are still running from 3:30-5:30 pm, in the Lounge.

May 6 - Kentucky Derby Day, Join us for some fun and a Pot Luck, bring your favorite dish to share,

will start at 5 pm, the Derby goes off at 6:46pm.

Starting our Summer Schedule for Entertainment:

The Legion will have ERIC STEFANIK playing for your dancing and listening pleasure, for the Monday

Nights in May.

Friday's - Bands playing - May 5 - Moments to Remember

May 12 - Nick D

May 19 - Just Joyce & Doug

May 26 - Mc Squared

Sons of the Legion - Dick Buszka

May flowers are on the way.

The Got Duck, was a good day, the SAL, & Legion Riders had hot dogs, burgers & brats. I want to thank all those who helped that day.

Remember election is coming up, please come & vote on May 11, at 5:00.

We are short on a 100% membership, if you haven't paid your dues, PLEASE as soon as possible. We have had 100% for the last four years, don't let us down.

District meeting May 20, 2017 in Venice at 10:00, anyone interested in going contact me at (941) 697-2804.

We have new shirts on sale , check them out.

NOTICE***NOTICE***NOTICE

THE S.A.L. WILL NOT BE HOLDING MEETINGS FROM JUNE THUE SEPT.

Be Safe, Stay Healthy,

Commander,

Adjutant - Royce Tyler New Members: Wayne Sheldon, Raymond Ryan, and Daniel Stanton Transferred Members: Stanley Roger, Robert Waldren, and Albert Davenport **********************************************************

IF YOU WOULD LIKE A COPY OF THE CURRRENT CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS PLEASE CONTACT THE

ADJUTANT ROYCE TYLER.

We have currently at 969 members that have Renewed their memberships for the 2017 year, or 96% of our

goal for the year.

Please keep your Address current, in many cases it should be your Address of record (where you will be in the

July - August time frame).

Elections are coming. Notices for those wishing to run for Office will be available starting March 21st.

The forms will be available at the Bar, the Nominating Chairperson Bill Miller JR., or the Adjutant Royce Tyler

NOTICE***NOTICE***NOTICE***NOTICE***NOTICE***NOTICE***NOTICE

Elections will be held from 12:00 noon until 7:00 PM May 16 2017.

The Elected Officers will be announced during the April General Meeting 7 PM.

Write in candidates for Office may be written in on the day of the Election May 16th. The Poll will be open from 12:00 Noon until 7:00 PM (the start of the May General Meeting).

ALL MEMBERS RUNNING FOR OFFICE AND WRITE-IN CANADATES MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF THEIR DD 214. THIS IS NEW MANDATE FROM THE STATE.

SAMPLE OF THE 2017 BALLOT

DO NOT USE

2017/2018 Elections

AMERICAN LEGION POST 113

CURRENT DUES MUST BE PAID TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE

MARK NEXT TO CANDIDATE YOU ARE VOTING FOR OR CIRCLE NAME

TO ENTER A WRITE-IN CANDIDATE -- WRITE THE NAME OF YOUR CHOICE ON BLANK LINE

DO NOT VOTE FOR MORE THAN ONE CANADATE FOR EACH POSITION --- EXCEPT THE AT LARGE CANADATES

POSITION CANDIDATE WRITE IN CANDIDATE

COMMANDER BILL DOODY

1ST. VICE DICK YOUNG

2ND. VICE DAVE LONG

3RD. VICE JERRY FAUGHT

FINANCE OFFICER RICK ELLIS

HISTORIAN ED SURETTE

CHAPLAIN PHIL KOLBE

SGT. AT ARMS MIKE KENJORSKI

MEMBERS AT LARGE -- VOTE FOR MAXIMUM OF THREE (3)

CANDIDATE WRITE IN CANDIDATE(S)

RICK CARLSON

JOE PERRY

REMEMBER ALL CANADATES MUST PROIDE A COPY OF THEIR

DD 214 TO THE ADJUTANT PRIOR TO THE ELECTION DATE.

“IN THE KITCHEN”

Gratuities are not included in the price of any meal. Thank you!

**Every Monday**

Monday Night Dinners —- AUCE SPAGGITTI +

5:00 — 7:00 PM

(Cash bar available)

The Public is invited!

Friday Night Fish Fry & Dinners!

Alternate entrée’ offered each Friday:

Mat 5th: Fish Fry, or 1/2 Country Style Pork Ribs

May 12th: Fish Fry, or Chicken Cacciatore over white rice

May 19th: Fish Fry, or Baked Ham w/ mashed potatoes & gravy

May 26th: Fish Fry, or Lasagna

Bring your spouse, significant other, or a guest to dinner at YOUR Post!!!

Stop in the lounge or dining hall for great music!!!

Have a fun time meeting your fellow members & Veterans!

AMERICAN LEGION POST 113—RENTAL INFORMATION

The Post Main Hall is available to rent for meetings or special functions.

Contact the office for additional information & rates at: (941) 697-3616

(The room seats 216 people and has a dance floor & stage)

Plan Your Next Event at YOUR American Legion Post 113!!!

LUNCHES 11 AM TO 2 PM - MONDAY, WEDNESDAY THRU FRIDAY

SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT

1

Dinner 5-7

Music in the

Lounge

Rendezvous

2

Auxiliary

Penny Bingo

Noon

3

Tacos, Wings &

Things 5-7

Line Dancing

9:30-11:30 AM

4

Cornhole 7PM

Food Available

Line Dancing

(Beginners)

5 Fish Dinner

4:30-7:00

Music 6:30PM

Moments to

Remember

Line Dancing

9:30-11:30 AM

6 Breakfast

8-12

Karaoke

6:30-9:30

7

Breakfast

8-12

Bar Bingo

6:30PM

8

Dinner 5-7

Music in the

Lounge

Eric Stefanik

9

Exec. Mtg. 7 PM

Auxiliary

Penny Bingo

Noon

10 Aux. Gen. Mtg.

Tacos, Wings &

Things 5-7

Line Dancing

9:30-11:30 AM

11

Cornhole 7PM

Food Available

Line Dancing

(Beginners)

9:30-11:30

12 Fish Dinner

4:30-7:00

Music 6:30PM

Nick D.

Line Dancing

9:30-11:30 AM

13 Breakfast

8-12

Karaoke

6:30-9:30

14

Breakfast

8-12

Bar Bingo

6:30PM

15

Dinner 5-7

Music in the

Lounge

Eric Stefanik

16

Gen. Mtg. 7 PM

Auxiliary

Penny Bingo

Noon

17 Tacos, Wings

& Things 5-7

Line Dancing

9:30-11:30 AM

Aux. Bingo

12 Noon

18

Cornhole 7PM

Food Available

Line Dancing

(Beginners)

19 Fish Dinner

4:30-7:00

Music 6:30PM

Joyce & Doug

Line Dancing

9:30-11:30 AM

20

Breakfast

8-12

Karaoke

6:30-9:30

21

Bar Bingo

6:30PM

22

Dinner 5-7

Music in the

Lounge

Eric Stefanik

23

Auxiliary

Penny Bingo

Noon

24

Tacos, Wings &

Things 5-7

Line Dancing

9:30-11:30 AM

Quarter Auction

7 PM

25

Cornhole 7PM

Food Available

Line Dancing

(Beginners)

9:30-11:30

26

Fish Dinner 4:30-7:00

Music 6:30PM

MC Squared

Line Dancing

9:30-11:30 AM

27

Breakfast

8-12

Karaoke

6:30-9:30

28 Breakfast

8-12

Bar Bingo

6:30PM

29

Dinner 5-7

Music in the

Lounge

Eric Stef

30

Auxiliary

Penny Bingo

Noon

31

Tacos, Wings &

Things 5-7

Line Dancing

9:30-11:30 AM

AMERICAN LEGION POST 113

MAY 2017

Post 113 Officers Auxiliary Unit 113 Officers

Commander: Bill Miller Sr. President: Barbara Horosky

1st Vice Commander: Jerry Faught 1st Vice President: Linda Tyler

2nd Vice Commander: Bill Doody 2nd Vice President: Emily Stefanik

3rd Vice Commander: Tom Hodges Secretary: Judy Doody

Chaplain: Phillip Kolbe Ass’t Secretary: Cheri Fickies

Finance Officer: Ronald “Rick” Ellis Treasurer: Carolyn Herbert Friel

Adjutant: Royce Tyler Ass’t Treasurer: Barbara Carlson

Historian: Vacant Chaplain: Dorothy Thomas

Judge Advocate: Denny Bartlett Ass’t Chaplain: Virginia Morgan

Sgt.-at-Arms: Mike Kenjorski Historian: Elaine Trites

Service Officer: Andy Hackleman Ass’t Historian: Annette Sharp

Past Commander: Leroy Furman Sgt.-at-Arms: Judy Gault

House Manager: Linda Osterberg Ass’t Sgt.-at-Arms: Linda Osterberg

Members at Large Committee: Committee at Large: Roma Merrill

Rick Carlson Marge Feasel

Bill Miller Jr. Mary Gleason

Joe Perry Past President: Kathy Bates

SAL Squadron Officers

Commander: Dick Buszka Adjutant: Dave Litton

1st Vice Commander: Matt Egan Chaplain: Brian Armen

2nd Vice Commander: Ray Tafelski

Finance Offices

Executive Committee: Mike Fickies, Dave Eikenberry, and Dan Taylor

American Legion Riders Officers

Director: Bill Vanderbilt Ass’t Director: Jerry Faught

Sgt.-at-Arms: Rick Gornall Treasurer: Jerry Faught

Secretary: Bootie Ginther Chaplain: Brian Armen

American Legion Post 113

3436 Indiana Road

Rotonda West, FL 33947