february 2020 newsletter - legion post 11-11

Vol. XXI I Issue 2

COMMANDER’S CORNER

Have you come to the remod-

eled lounge yet? You need to

see it. It is not complete yet

but very close. There some

more additions needed in the

bar area and I’m sure the

walls will soon be covered.

This is a very special

THANK YOU to all of the

volunteers who have worked

on this project. I don’t want

to try to name them because I will, no doubt, leave a

name out. These men and women gave their time to

make this come true for all of us. There were strains

on relationships because of all the last minute

changes. I know that in my case that relationship has

been rescued, I hope that everyone else has the same

fortune.

Again volunteers: THANK YOU!!!!

We have a serious problem arising here at the Post.

People do not respect the authority of the Bar Tender,

and because of this we are losing Bar Tenders, espe-

cially at night.

The Bar Tender has total authority of the bar and

lounge when they are on duty. They cannot be jerks

about it, but the responsibility for the conduct of all is

theirs. When they call LAST CALL that is what it

means. They will call it when the patrons stop paying

and buying and are just sitting around and talking.

Our volunteers and the Post are making no money

either for the volunteer or the Post expenses. This is a

business and must make money too. Our regular clos-

ing time is 10PM, it can be earlier if there is no crowd

or later if the situation dictates. Please don’t make

this go before the Executive Board.

As always remember or service men and women who

are on active duty, especially those who may be in

harm’s way.

Chuck Blay, Commander

AUXILIARY

Planning forward helps get things done. The District

puts forth suggestions for Units to complete service

projects. We have completed some of the suggested

projects and others we haven’t done in a long time.

One of those projects is offering a First Aid and CPR

class to our members. We are excited to announce

that we will be offering a First Aid and CPR class on

Saturday, February 22nd from 8am to noon at the

Post. The class will cover CPR/AED/Adult First Aid

and will include what to do if someone has a seizure.

The class will be taught by Richard from HeartSmart

Inc. Richard recognizes we are a veteran’s organiza-

tion and therefore has discounted the cost of the class

to $20 per person. We ask that if you would like to

attend the class please sign up and pay the bartender

next time you visit the post.

Audit is Complete, or is it Mission Complete? This

past month we audited both our financial records and

JOSEPH P. KENNEDY, JR.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 11-11

9959 Wadsworth Blvd.

Broomfield, CO 80021

Telephone: (303) 466-1278

http://www.legionpost11-11.org

FEBRUARY 2020 NEWSLETTER

Chuck Blay

Commander

membership accounts. We reviewed records going

back 2 years to find that all the information submitted

is accurate, and that all accounts are well organized

with only one recommendation of change. Thank you,

Diane Smith, for hosting as well as keeping such good

records for the Auxiliary.

Our next mission is to update our By-laws to add all

wars. We will also be updating to include men as Aux-

iliary members. We will get a committee organized to

work on this and hope to have it completed by March

1st.

Watch for our other exciting events coming this

Spring. If you able to stop by the Post on the last Sun-

day of each month to help fold newsletters, we would

surely appreciate it.

“If you have only one smile to give, give it to the peo-

ple you love.” unknown

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone,

Stacey Honeyman, Auxiliary President

SAL SQUADRON

SAL is having a wonderful start to the New Year. The

new bar is fantastic! Thank you again to everyone that

volunteered and donated. The kitchen is open again

and meals have been amazing. If you haven’t been in,

make your way down to enjoy the new lounge.

Reminder to get your membership cards up to date so

you can receive your new door card. Elections start

next month and you cannot vote for Officers position

if your membership isn’t current.

Our next meeting is Thursday February 13th at 6 PM.

Thank you all for your support!

Huey Geller, SAL Commander

SAL CHAPLAIN

Dear God,

Please help the good men and women who are running

this country now, and give them help in every way.

My head thee I bow.

Amen.

Michael Mcinerney, SAL Chaplain

JANETS CORNER

Well Spring is around the corner. February looks to be

another busy month!

The Four Chaplains Ceremony is on Saturday, Febru-

ary 1st starting at 1:00 pm. This is a beautiful story and

very interesting. Come in and learn about these four

chaplains. Please note: the bar will be closed during

the ceremony.

I'm sure everyone knows that Sunday, February 2nd is

Super Bowl. We are having a big Super Bowl party

starting at 1:00 PM. It is a potluck so bring your fa-

vorite dish and join the fun. We will have free shots

when your team gets a touchdown and we will be do-

ing Happy Hour prices on beer. There are football

pools, raffles and we will have a lot of fun. Please join

us.

We will have 2 Sunday breakfasts in February. The

Boy Scouts will be doing it on Sunday, February

16th. On Sunday, February 23rd, Annie & Roger and

Mike & Patty Trisler will be cooking.

We are doing a First Aid class on Saturday, February

22nd from 8:00 till Noon. It costs $20.00 per per-

son. See your bartender and sign up. Then on Sunday,

February 23rd there will be a Concealed Weapons

class from 10:00 till 3:00.

Whew! A lot going on in February! Hope to see you

at the Post. Please remember to tip your bartenders

and cooks. These volunteers don't get paid and work

hard. They need your support.

Happy Valentine's Day from Walt and I.

Janet Lee, Club Manager

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SAL BINGO

February 8th & 22nd

Come out and support our SAL charities—American

Legion Child Welfare Foundation, Fisher House Foun-

dation, Combat Soldiers Recovery Fund, and Adaptive

Sports Center. Bingo is held on every second and

fourth Saturday of the Month at Post 11-11 beginning

at 6:00 PM. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~


February Newsletter

February Newsletter

Back Row, Left to Right:

Dave Weich, Chuck Doyle, Larry Cleary, Bud Dangreau, Mike Gilles, Wayne Wil-

liams, Gary Grenier

Seated, Left to Right:

Kerry Gunn, Ken Kimbrel, Brian Molnar, Mike Honeyman, Sue Widholm

(accepting for Kammie Pike) Tom Melchior, Jim Stanley

Quilts of Valor Presentation

January 18, 2020

February Newsletter

Blood Drive

Coming April 2020

Watch for more details to follow.

(Formerly Bonfils)

February Newsletter

Four Chaplains Memorial Service

POST 11-11

Saturday February 1st

1:00 PM

The Four Chaplains, also sometimes referred to as the "Immortal Chaplains," were four United States Army

chaplains who gave their lives to save other civilian and military personnel during the sinking of the troop

ship USAT Dorchester on February 3, 1943, during World War II. They helped other soldiers’ board lifeboats

and gave up their own life jackets when the supply ran out. The chaplains joined arms, said prayers, and sang

hymns as they went down with the ship.

Special Invitation to those who have never seen this ceremony: new or trans-

ferred members: their friends, family and children.

It is an education in history and also a lesson in valor.

Please Plan on attending.


Don’t forget to use your King Soopers loyalty cards to earn funds for the

Ladies Auxiliary:

Here's How it works:

No more reloadable gift cards (this will now be tied to your King Soopers Loy-

alty cards)

Enroll your King Soopers Loyalty Cards online at the secure website

www.kingsoopers.com

1. Scroll to bottom of screen to Community

2. Select King Soopers Community Rewards

3. Log into your King Soopers account.

If you do not have a King Soopers

Account, Select Enroll Now.

4. Select American Legion Post 11-11

Invite your friends to enroll also, every time an enrolled member of our group

shops at King Soopers using their enrolled King Soopers Loyalty Card, our or-

ganization will earn rewards. In addition, once a household member enrolls their

card, all linked King Soopers Loyalty Cards within that household will begin

earning funds for our organization.

Thank you for your support!

February Newsletter


FEBRUARY 2020 Happy Valentines Day

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Four

Chaplains Ceremony

1 PM

2

Super Bowl Pot Luck

1 PM

3

Texas Hold’em

6 PM

4

Chuck & Sue Texas Brisket Mac & Cheese

Coleslaw 6 PM

5

Chuck & Sue Burger Night

6 PM

6

Auxiliary Meeting

6 PM

7

Sue, Keith & Chuck

NY Steak & Shrimp 6 PM

Karaoke 8 PM

8

SAL Bingo 6 PM

9

NO BREAKFAST

10

Texas Hold’em

6 PM

11

Keith & Robyn Call for Menu

6 PM

Legion Meeting 7 PM

12

SAL Burger Night

6 PM

13

SAL Meeting 6 PM

14 Valentine’s Day

SAL Prime Rib or

Chicken 6 PM

Karaoke

8 PM

15

16

Boy Scouts Breakfast

8 AM

17

Texas Hold’em

6 PM

18

Chuck & Sue Pork Loin Stuffing Mashed

Potatoes & Gravy 6 PM

19

Chuck & Sue Sausage

Sandwiches 6 PM

22

21

Dave Honeyman

Call for Menu 6 PM

Karaoke

8 PM

22

First Aid Class 8 AM-

Noon SAL

Bingo 6 PM

23 Annie &

Mike Trisler Breakfast

9 AM

Newsletter Assembly

24

Texas Hold’em

6 PM

25

La Donna Meatloaf

6 PM

26 Chuck & Sue Burger Night

6 PM

27 28 Sue, Keith &

Chuck NY Steak &

Cod 6 PM

Karaoke 8 PM

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