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WE HAVE MET Our 2007/08 Post Membership Goal of 524 Volume 2008 Issue 8

August 2008

Calendar of Events & Activities

August 17th - Benefit for Tom Wrightmire — 1-5PM August 31st - Color Guard Parade @ Bridgeport 6PM Sept 16th Sept 16th Sept 16th --- 7 PM 7 PM 7 PM General Member MeetingGeneral Member MeetingGeneral Member Meeting September 2008 Newsletter Deadline September 2008 Newsletter Deadline September 2008 Newsletter Deadline --- August 15th August 15th August 15th

No Legion Member Meeting — June - July - August No Auxiliary Meetings — June - July - August No Sons Meetings — July or August

E-Board still meets through the Summer

2008/2009 Legion Officers

Commander…….Dave Plato 1st Vice…….Roy Potucek

2nd Vice…….Brian Sanford 3rd Vice…….Pat Kearney

Adjutant…….Doug Herrmann Finance Officer…. Vacant

Service Officer.. Lee Hunter Sgt At Arms…….Les Smith

Chaplain…….Glenn Sotherden Historian…………..Glenn Russell

Trustees: Sam Solitto

Sam Serrano Len Danielewicz

(315) 699-0786 Phone (315) 699-7470 Fax

Cicero American Legion James Harvey Spire Post 787

5575 Legionnaire Drive Cicero, NY 13039

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I start this months article on a sad note. A good friend, long time Legion member and Past Chaplain, Julius Schneider passed away this past Sunday. He had been around for just 93 years. The Post Color Guard was in attendance and served as honor guard during his calling hours. Members of the Post Color Guard also served as the firing squad at his fu-neral. Thank You to the many volunteers that make things work at and around the Post. Especially I’d like to thank Wendell Stewart and the Flag Crew who do a great job making sure our “Colors” are proudly displayed in the community. Thanks - Guys! Summer is now in full swing and things have slowed somewhat around the Post. The Friday fish dinners are still going very well, thanks to all of the vol-unteers. The clamfest was a huge success again this year, GREAT JOB BOB!!! Also thanks to his volunteer crew, especially to the clamers in the clam shack. Eve-ryone had a great time even though there was a couple of showers. Congratulations to the Post Color Guard, they took first place at the Con-stantia Field Day parade. Until next month, don't forget, this is your Post, come in, volunteer and en-joy a great time....LISTEN FOR THE WHISTLE. Dave Plato Commander

Table of Contents

Commanders Comments 1 Color Guard News Calendar of Events

Auxiliary News 2 Sons News

Adjutant’s Agitation 3 Legion Riders News Troop Support Raffle Winners at Clamfest

Horseshoe News Friday Fish Fry / Band 4

Newsletter mailing 5

No Member Meetings in June - July - August No Member Meetings in June - July - August

The Post Color Guard recently took first place in the Constantia Field Day parade. We also marched in Manlius on the 4th of July. Our next parade will be in Bridgeport on Sunday, August 31st at 6 PM. Members need to meet at the Post @ 4:30 PM. Our next meeting will be on Sunday, August 10th at 6 PM.

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Very little activity occurring during the summer. I want to thank all the Auxiliary members who assisted the day of the Clamfest. A successful endeavor by all. Again I would like to remind all that donations are needed for our Homefront Hugs box. Rosemary has worked very hard on this project, and I would hate to see if drop by the wayside. I know it’s summer and we don’t have regularly scheduled meetings, but if you’re in for dinner or just stopping in, please bring items for the boxes. Also coming up in September, our Auxiliary is hosting the Fall Conference on September 11th. Jayne Fust is graciously chairing this project. Please offer any assis-tance for that project also. We will have a meeting prior to this event, but just about 1 week prior. Guess that’s about it for now. I hope you are all en-joying the summer weather and keeping cool. Till next month! Laureen President - Ladies Auxiliary

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The new 2009 membership cards are in. So, please send in your dues as soon as possible. We achieved 100% Membership last year. Let’s keep up the good work. . Anyone wishing to sign up their sons, grandsons, or neph-ews, fill out an application and leave it in the Sons mailbox for me. Our goal is to increase membership by 30 members this year. Remember that junior members are from age 1-18 and are only $10. Clamfest was a great success again this year good job Bob. The winner of the $1,000 Raffle was Bill Bell and second place went to Christine Ball. Thanks goes out to all who helped sell the tickets. Please be aware we now have a band after our fish dinner on Friday’s .please all sons come help on Fridays it is very busy any help would be greatly appreciated. If any son’s member would like anything put in our news please let me know. You can leave me a note in our mailbox or call me 699-1954 and we will get it in the newsletter. Anyone who has not given me your e-mail addresses please drop it off at the Sons mailbox. If you know a Sons member not receiving his newsletter please let me know by dropping a note in the sons mailbox with the name and address. We’ll check it out. Remember our renewal letters for 2009 have gone out, so, please renew now, we want to reach our goal early this year. We will not have a meeting until September see you then. Thank you, Bill Bell Adjutant

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Part Time - - - Evenings - - - Flexible Schedule

Contact Charlie or Dave Plato at the Post

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Adjutant’s Agitation By Doug Herrmann Our membership is now up to 524 with a goal of 524.

Membership cards are in and Renewal Letters have been sent. Now is the time to pay your dues for next year and get into the “EARLY BIRD” Members Group. You will qualify for the FREE Early Bird Dinner . Doug Herrmann Post Adjutant/Membership Chair

Maintenance: There will be no scheduled maintenance projects for the summer. If you see some-thing that requires some attention take a minute to fix it or let me know. Keep watch for some planned painting

projects early this fall. Let me know if you are able to help 1st Vice Potucek

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American Legion Riders are sponsoring the Tom Wrightmire Benefit on August 17th (Tom is our Secretary’s Uncle). Check out the poster at the Legion http://ciceropost.com/LegionRiders.htm For those who ride, be safe…

TROOP DONATIONS NEEDEDTROOP DONATIONS NEEDEDTROOP DONATIONS NEEDED I am calling on all Legion members to help with our troop donation drive. Our box is nearly empty and has been that way for a while. The troops are in need of many such items at this time due to the severe heat. LIP BALM-CHAPSTICK FOOT POWDER BOOT INSERTS DEODORANT VITAMINS BUG WIPES- NO SPRAYS POWDERED DRINK MIXES-SINGLE SERVINGS These are just a few much needed items, PLEASE, next time you are at the post drop off any items you care to donate or if you would like to donate a monetary gift towards this that will work too we will do the shopping. In all the newsletters you will see and read how much our troops appreciate what we are doing for them with the care packages. With our heat rising think of how hot it is for our troops!

Thank You, Rosemary Danielewicz- Troop Chairperson

DVD REQUESTDVD REQUESTDVD REQUEST I have a request if anyone has any DVD's that you are no longer watching such as Old classic movies, Comedy shows, Old westerns, the hospital in Germany could really use them . PLEASE drop them off in the troop donation box and, if you could, put them in a bag so they’re easier to handle.

WE HONORWE HONORWE HONOR OUR TROOPSOUR TROOPSOUR TROOPS

Pvt. Jason Jackson was employed by the American Legion in Cicero as a cook before enlisting in the United States Army in Febru-ary 2008. He did his basic training at Fort Benning, Georgia, selecting the field of Tank & Field Artillery. Jason graduated in April and shortly after was assigned to Fort Sil, Oklahoma for AIT Training. While Jason was home for 3 weeks on

leave he joined us for an evening of horseshoes. Pvt. Jackson has reported for his first assignment in South Korea where he will be stationed for one year. He plans to fin-ish his 3 year enlistment and continue with the US Army as his career. We are proud to call Jason “Our Own” and wish him safe duty and God’s Speed. We will be posting his email and ‘snail mail’ addresses on the bulletin board at the Post.

Raffle Winners at Clamfest 2008

Barrow of Booze - - Dick & Mel Nellis Gas Card Winners - - Brad Fisk, Jayne Fust,

Madge Longmuir, Mel Kugler & Le Carlisle $1000 Raffle - - 1st Prize — Bill Bell,

2nd Prize — Christine Ball Fishing Raffle - - Fishing Trip - Pat Kearney,

Fishing Gear- Ted Kubacki. Gas Card- Sheila Duguid Gas Grill - - John Clark

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Friday Fish Fry Friday Fish Fry Friday Fish Fry Fresh Haddock

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Fridays — Year Round

Fish Dinners - - Fish Sandwiches Fisherman’s Platters

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Serving from Noon to 8 PM Take Outs available - - Call 699-0786

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2nd2nd2nd — 8 WEEK Horseshoe LeagueHorseshoe LeagueHorseshoe League Has Started - 6:30 PM Mondays at the Post

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Different refreshments will be available to all … some free … some for a nominal charge.

Come Join In on the fun! Cheer for your favorite!Come Join In on the fun! Cheer for your favorite!Come Join In on the fun! Cheer for your favorite! The first 8 week League finished with the winnersThe first 8 week League finished with the winnersThe first 8 week League finished with the winners 1st Place 1st Place 1st Place --- --- --- Jeff Sotherden / Bill Hallett Jr.Jeff Sotherden / Bill Hallett Jr.Jeff Sotherden / Bill Hallett Jr. 2nd Place 2nd Place 2nd Place --- --- --- Bob Smith / Bill Hallett Sr.Bob Smith / Bill Hallett Sr.Bob Smith / Bill Hallett Sr. 3rd Place 3rd Place 3rd Place --- --- --- Brian Sanford / Charlie JacksonBrian Sanford / Charlie JacksonBrian Sanford / Charlie Jackson

A Priceless GiftA Priceless GiftA Priceless Gift By Senator John A. DeFrancisco This summer you have the opportunity to give a lifesaving gift without ever opening your wallet. The Red Cross is asking every-one in our community to consider donating blood. During the summer months blood inventory can drop to criti-cal levels, because more blood is being distributed than col-lected. According to the American Red Cross, blood donations decrease by about 15 percent during the summer. Donations de-cline mostly because high schools and colleges typically don’t sponsor blood drives during the summer, and many Americans take vacations and enjoy warm weather activities in lieu of donat-ing blood. Each day, our region needs to collect about 1,200 units of blood to maintain a sufficient blood supply. The Red Cross strives to maintain a five to seven day supply to ensure that hos-pital patients receive the treatment they need. However, in the summer the levels drop significantly. Currently, our region is experiencing shortages of all blood types, which can mean rationed blood supplies and cancelled surgeries. Our blood supply is at three days, and supplies of blood types O Negative and A Negative are lowest. Keeping a sufficient blood supply is vital because when a personal medical crisis or a manmade natural disaster occurs, blood must be ready and available. According to the American Red Cross about every two seconds someone in America needs blood. Donating blood is fairly simple. It only takes about an hour, but it can have a lifesaving impact on another individual. In fact, each pint of blood donated during a blood drive can help save up to three lives. Blood donors must be at least 17-years-old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in general good health. 16-year-olds may do-nate blood with a consent form. Many of us fit into this category and could be donating blood more regularly. We cannot just assume that others will fulfill the need. Lo-cally, only about four percent of the people who are eligible to give blood actually do so. Each one of us can help save lives by donating our blood. I urge you to call 1-800-GIVE LIFE (1-800-448-3543) or visit www.DonateBloodNow.org to make an appointment to donate your blood or find out about upcoming blood drives. You can also help by encouraging your friends and family to give blood.

I AM PROUD TO I AM PROUD TO I AM PROUD TO BE ABLE TO SAYBE ABLE TO SAYBE ABLE TO SAY I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG, OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA , AND TO THE REPUBLIC FOR WHICH IT STANDS, ONE NATION UNDER GOD, INDIVISIBLE,

WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL!

KEEP IT LIT!! KEEP IT LIT! For All of our Military Personnel, where ever they may be!!

We keep the families of our Troops in our thoughts and prayers! Thank You All - For Your Sacrifice

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