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BLOOD DRIVE

December 9th, 2015

11:30 AM—4:30 PM

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CELL PHONES FOR CALLING CARDS

Donate your “old cell phone” for a 1

hour calling card for troops overseas,

drop off box is at the legion post.

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Auxiliary

Meeting

6PM

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Chicken-

wings and

Pizza

5-7 PM

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6 7

Pearl

Harbor

Day

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Legion

Meeting

7 PM

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Sons

Meeting

6 PM

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Chicken-

wings and

Pizza

5-7 PM

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Wreaths

across

America

11:45

Big Monu-

ment

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Sons, 5th Dis-

trict meeting

11:30

Legion 5th Dis-

trict Meeting

1PM

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Chicken-

wings and

Pizza

5-7 PM

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WINTER

BEGINS

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Legion

Closing at

6PM

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Merry

Christmas

Legion is

Closed

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27 28 29 30 31

New Years

Eve

Dance

8:30-12:30

POST OFFICERS

2015-2016

Dan Lewis

Thomas Leake

Richard Simmons

Jerry Scott

William Mastin

Thomas Jendrzejcak

Paul Clarke

Terry Neibacher

Stan Seidl

Dave Converse

Mark Schack

Commander

1st Vice

2nd Vice

3rd Vice

Post Adjutant

Finance Officer

Chaplain

Service Officer

Sgt At Arms

Post Historian

Judge Advocate

Trustees

Walter Graf

Gerald Bloss

Tim Petrie

Stan Atkins Sr.

Stan Atkins Jr.

Executive Board

James Lunderman

Reggie Smith

James Smith

AUXILIARY OFFICERS

2015-2016

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SONS OFFICERS

2015-2016

President

1st Vice

2nd Vice

Secretary

Treasurer

Chaplain

Sgt At Arms

Historian

Debbie Atkins

Annia Atkins

Jennifer Johnsen

Mary Ryan

Karisa Payor

Jane Reape

Debra Swem

Jennifer Johnsen

Executive Committee

Gail house

Mary Beirman

Ruth Ann DeCaprio

Commander

1st Vice

2nd Vice

3rd Vice

Adjutant

Finance Officer

Chaplain

Sgt At Arms

Historian

Sons Advisor

Ken Phillips

Mark Morse

Gary Arquiett

Matt Christman

Jim Gratch

Vacant

William Mastin

Steve Rogers

Rodney Clement

William Mastin

Executive Committee

William Mastin

Jim Gratch

“IN MEMORIUM”

WE DRAPED THE CHARTER IN

MEMORY OF THOMAS MARTIN AT

THE DECEMBER MEETING.

PENNIES FOR CANCER

KEEP THOSE PENNIES COMING IN AND AS

ALWAYS THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

OF THIS VERY WORTH WHILE CAUSE! !!!!!

Cancer Chairperson

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THE AMERICAN LEGION DISPATCH BASSETT-BAXTER POST 789

415 West Street, Carthage, NY 13619-1617 Phone 315-493-2787 FAX 315-493-0752

New email website-

Post789@carthageamericanlegion.org carthageamericanlegion.org

Chartered August 1st, 1920 ►Veteran’s serving Veterans◄

DECEMBER 2015

The Legion will be closing at 6PM on

Christmas Eve and will be closed all day

Christmas Day.

Merry Christmas and Happy New

Years from all the Officers and Staff at the

Carthage American Legion.

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New Years Eve Dance to Dave Scanlin and Tough Luck

from 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM

Complimentary Champagne at midnight with hats, horns,

leis and noise makers.

Cost is $10.00 a person

Benefit the Cancer Fund.

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CHAPLAIN PAUL CLARKE WE WILL AGAIN BE DOING THE WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA ON THE 12TH OF DECEMBER . WE HOPE TO HAVE A GODD TURN OUT FROM BOTH THE LEGION AND VFW. WE WILL MEET AT THE BIG MONUMENT AT MONUMENT PARK AT 11:45 AND THE SERVICE WILL START AT 12 NOON AND THEN MOVE TO THE LEGION AND VFW. *****************************************************************************************************

THURSDAY NIGHT

PIZZA AND CHCKEN WINGS

TAKE OUTS AVAILABLE

PIZZA $10.00 WHOLE 16 INCH OR $2.00 A SLICE FOR CHEESE OR PEPPERONI AND CHICKEN WINGS EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT START-ING ON 10 SEPTEMBER THE COST IS $4.00 FOR 1/2 DOZEN AND $8.00 A DOZEN. TIME IS 5:00 UNTIL 7 PM AND YOU CAN ORDER PLAIN, HOT & SPICY, BBQ, CAJUN OR GARLIC BUTTER. ALL THE PROCEEDS GO TO THE SCHOLASHIP FUND. SO PLEASE COME AND ENJOY FRIENDS ON

PIZZA AND WING NIGHT

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SONS NEWS

COMMANDER

Ken Phillips

Sons 5th District meeting here at 11:30 on

December 13th lets have a good turn out from Car-

thage Squadron.

I hope you all have a safe and happy holi-

days and I could use some help on New Years Eve

selling pizza from *88:30 until and we won’t be do-

ing a chicken BBQ on New Years Day this year.

Our First meeting of the New year will be

on January 13th 2016.

Thanks again

Your Sons Commander

Ken Phillips

Dues:

$8.00 for 20 and Younger

$20.00 for 21 and older $8.00 for dual Member.

*************************************** NOTICE: Dues Increase will go into effect 1 January so dues will be $43.50 and $34.50. *************************************** The Legion will closed at 6 PM Christmas Eve and will be closed Christmas day.

COMMANDERS MESSAGE

Commander Dan Lewis

I would like to thank all of

those Veterans, Legionnaires, Auxiliary and Sons

members who participated in the Holiday and Veterans

day parades and ceremony we had a good turn out for

them and the open house after the Veterans Day

ceremony.

The 5th District meeting will be here on the 13th

of December at 1 PM.

Its not to late early to start thinking about the Mid-

Winter Convention if you are interested in going let the

Commander know so we can vote on it at the January

meeting as the Convention is 22-24 of January 2016 in

Albany, NY.

Never forget, we are here for our Veterans

ADJUTANT’S DESK

BILLY MASTIN

WE ARE NOW AT 226 TO DATE ON MEMBERSHIP FOR 2016. OUR QUOTA FOR THIS YEAR IS 328 AND WE ARE AT 68.9% FOR THE 2016 YEAR ALREADY. IF YOU HAVEN’T PAID YOUR DUES PLEASE SEND THEM IN. IF YOU HAVE NOT SUBMITTED A COPY OF YOUR DD-214 PLEASE DO SO. REMEMBER DUES FOR 2016 ARE REGULAR DUES $ 40.50 AND THE LIFE MEMBERS $31.50 UNTIL JANUARY 2016 WHEN THEY GO UP $3.00 each.

********************************************** NEW MEMBER

We had two new members to vote in at the November meeting

they are James Gamble and Zach Hurst and I have on new

member to vote in at the December meeting Allan Laws.

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DON’T FORGET TO VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT

CARTHAGEAMERICANLEGION.ORG

AUXILIARY NEWS

PRESIDENT DEBBIE ATKINS

The Holiday season is creeping up on us. A time to share your love for our

neighbors, friends, family, and community. Take the time to reflect on the greatness of

the area we live in…..Take the time to smile when you approach someone as they walk

by. Don’t ever be afraid to wish someone a Happy Holiday, our Veterans of the past,

present, and future have given up much so we may celebrate the way we wish to.

The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary has a mission, which is:

In the Spirit of service, not-self, the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is

to support the American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by

enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and

abroad. For God and Country, we advocate for veterans, our citizens, mentor

youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security.

As the very proud president of Bassett-Baxter Unit 789 I take pride in learning about

things that happen in our Community, whether it be directly in the Carthage area, Ft.

Drum, or Jefferson County. The Legion Family programs are in place as a guide to

assist us in making good decisions that will improve the lives of others, uplift those

that may need a hand, and to shout from our soap box the good of our organization. I

am human and by far not perfect, but all I ask is that you stand beside me with a com-

mon goal which is our mission.

At our meeting we will be discussing the follow items:

Carthage Area Veterans Christmas program

Carthage Children’s Christmas program

Active duty military Christmas giving (so if you have a loved one that is serving

our country please leave their info at the post so we can send them a little

Christmas cheer from home)

Mid-Winter Conference in Albany

Standing Rules

Membership

I am sure I am forgetting something important, but you can help me out by coming

to the meeting with your notes so we don’t forget.

We will also have a guest from Ft. Drum ACS (Army Community Services)

After the meeting we will have some deserts so plan on staying a minute after the

meeting to enjoy each other’s company. Last month we had an amazing number of

members at the meeting let’s see if we can break the record.

Thank you and see you on December 2nd at 6pm sharp.

For God and Country

Deborah J. Atkins

DUES:

Seniors: $20.00 Juniors: $5.00

FLU SEASON IS UPON US

Flu Clinic—September 2nd from 12 noon – 2PM Here at the Legion there is a sign up sheet in the bar and you will need your insurance card when you come to get your shot and for more info contact Jim Gratch at 493-1550 at Rite-Aid.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARADE