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PERMIT #141

FROM THE COMMANDER

As always I want to thank all of you that help out at the

Post in various ways in putting our Post on the path of being

the place to go for a great time, the names are too numerous

to list but you all know who you are. Thank you!

First, we are in need of a Service Officer. What is a Service

Officer? He/she provides information on the rights and benefits obtained by

the American Legion to members and their dependents. Anyone wishing to

step into this position please contact me a.s.a.p. A school will be held at the

Fall Conference for this position but it fills quickly so time is of the essence.

1 November 2016 is the date decided on at the last meeting that the Post

will go non-smoking.

Approved outside seating is available for those that want to have a

smoke. We are still working with various state agencies to have food and

alcohol outside.

A lot of events are in the works for the Post, and the kitchen is open

more often, so check the calendar for the changes.

The Post now accepts credit cards! Our POS system is up and working

well.

Participation is what will make our Post grow. So come out and support

the valiant effort of the entire Legion Family. If you want to volunteer, just

come to the Post on the day you want to help. Experience is not necessary!

If you have a suggestion please either call, email, place it in the

suggestion box, or attend a meeting. All items are reviewed and placed

under consideration.

See you at upcoming events.

For God and Country

Robert Hughes Commander

321-525-2668

alr163rider14@outlook.com

HALLOWEEN PARTY SATURDAY OCTOBER 29th

7:00 - 11:00 PM WITCHES BREW, COSTUME JUDGING,

RAFFLES, GAMES & CONTESTS

ENTERTAINMENT

BRASS TRIGGER

FROM THE 1st VICE COMMANDER

Membership is now at 37% and we would like to reach 100% by April . Have

you paid your 2016 dues yet? The dues are now $40.00 as your dues notice

has indicated.

The Early Bird Dinner, compliments of your American Legion Post 163, will

be on October 22. Details in the events section of this newsletter.

Now that a no-smoking date has been posted as you wished, we are doing all

we can to made the atmosphere as pleasant as possible. This will take a little

time. Your support and attendance would be appreciated. Please join us for

daily lunches, dinners, and other events. You asked for it, now is your chance

to show us that the changes are worthwhile.

We need volunteers. There are several areas that you could get involved in

and spend as little or much time as you desire.

For God & Country and our Members

Jack Werts 1st Vice/Membership

TAPS

Oscar D. Hatch, Robert G. Dewey, Lawrence M. Cafierio,

Donald P. Champlain, SR., Richard E. Turnbull

WHO HAVE PAID THEIR

2017

MEMBERSHIP DUES

SATURDAY OCTOBER 22, 2016 COCKTAIL HOUR 5:00 - 6:00 PM

DINNER 6:00 PM

COMPLIMENTS OF

YOUR AMERICAN LEGION POST 163

FOR ALL MEMBERS

(Auxiliary, S. A. L. , A. L. R. & Legion)

ALL GUESTSALL GUESTSALL GUESTS

$8.00 per plate$8.00 per plate$8.00 per plate

UPCOMING EVENTS—Sep/Oct 2016

9/01/2016 THURSDAY NIGHT DINNER 6-8 PM – LASAGNA 9/05/2016 LABOR DAY LUNCH 12-2 PM 9/08/2016 LEGION MEETING- EC @6:30 GENERAL @ 7:30 AUXILIARY MEETING @ 6:30 GENERAL @ 7:00

9/11/2016 9-11 CEREMONY 8:30-9:00 AM 9/15/2016 THURSDAY NIGHT DINNER 6-8 PM – BUFFALO SHRIMP 9/17/2016 POW / M I A CEREMONY - 4:30 PM & DINNER TO FOLLOW@ POST #163 9/22/2016 LEGION MEETING- COLOR GUARD @7:00 GENERAL @ 7:30 9/22/2016 THURSDAY NIGHT DINNER 6-8 PM CHICKEN W/STUFFING & GRAVY 9/24/2016 GIRLS & BOYS STATE PICNIC @ WICKHAM PARK 11:00 AM 9/29/2016 THURSDAY NIGHT DINNER - Mahi Bites 10/06/2016 THURSDAY NIGHT DINNER 6-8 PM – STUFFED SHELLS 10/13/2016 LEGION MEETING - EC @6:30 GENERAL @7:30 AUXILIARY MEETING - EC @ 6:30 GENERAL @ 7:00 10/20/2016 THURSDAY NIGHT DINNER 6-8 PM – PORK CHOPS 10/22/2016 EARLY BIRD DINNER – COCKTAILS 5 – 6 PM DINNER 6 PM 10/27/2016 THURSDAY NIGHT DINNER 6-8 PM – CHILI 10/27/2016 LEGION MEETING - COLOR GUARD @7:00 GENERAL @ 7:30 10/29/2016 HALLOWEEN PARTY 7 – 11 PM ―BRASS TRIGGER ‖ 11/01/2016 POST #163 GOES NON-SMOKIN 11/10/2016 LEGION MEETING - EC @6:30 GENERAL @ 7:30

AUXILIARY MEETING - EC @ 6:30 GENERAL @ 7:00

11/11/2016 VETERANS DAY PARADE - DOWNTOWN 10:00 AM 11/11/2016 VETERANS DAY LUNCH 12 – 3 PM

September 17, 2016

CEREMONY 4:30 PM

& DINNER TO FOLLOW

J. W. Mathers Jr

Post 163

Eau Gallie, FL

FORGET NEVER

FROM THE AUXILIARY PRESIDENT

In September the Unit will be getting prepared for

Hiking the Trails of Success for Our Veterans and their

families. I hope that you ladies will come out and support

our Labor Day lunch (it is being requested that the auxil-

iary members bring side dishes in for the hamburgers and

hotdogs that will be served.) It would really be nice to see a nice group

turn out for the annual 9/11 Ceremony that is held at the Post Home at

8:30 a.m. (coffee, juice and donuts will be provided) on September 11th.

I hope that all the Legion family and friends will please come out and

support our Annual POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony. It will be

held at the Post Home on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 4:30 p.m.

Please mark your calendar and take an hour or 2 out of your busy day and

help all of us to honor and remember those who have never made it home

and those who have. This is really important! There will be a great home

cooked open faced roast beef dinner following. Hope to see a big turnout.

Please keep your post 163 events calendar close at hand so that you

keep track of when you can visit your Post and share in the fun events that

are being planned for you the member.

Ladies I hope to see more of you at our monthly meetings that are

held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

God Bless you all.

For God and Country,

Billie Pierce, President

AMERICAN LEGION

POST 163

So. PARKING LOT

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

8:30 AM

COFFEE, JUICE & DONUTS

COMPLIMENTS OF THE LEGION

FROM THE S. A. L. COMMANDER Just a quick run down on what’s happening with S.A.L.

during Sept-Oct.

September is going to be a slow month for us, so

membership is our main priority. If you know anyone who

is interested in joining talk the talk.. Also renewals same

thing talk the talk, push early bird sign up. Membership is

not just the First Vice’s responsibility… Its’ all of ours…

The month of October: Early Bird Dinner is on the 22nd Social hour from 5-

6 dinner is at 6:00 pm and once again all hands on deck if anyone can spare a

few hours out of your busy lives, please come down and lend a hand. It

woulbe be greatly appreciated, check your newsletter for upcoming events

and come down and support them.

Check your calendar for upcoming ―Son’s Of Karaoke‖ shows and come on

out to support us and sing a few songs…. It’s a lot of fun.

Our meetings are at 4:00PM on the first Sunday of every month. ―Be there

or be uninformed‖ Any questions of comments I can be reached here at the

Post weekend nights or e-mail me anytime @ SALCOMMAN-

DER@LEGIONPOST163.COM

For god and country

You’re S.A.L. commander

And Kitchen Manager

Jerry Larson

FROM THE A.L.R. DIRECTOR The Legion Riders are actively supporting area veterans. We have and continue to visit veterans at the Avante Assisted Living Facility. We also continue to raise money and donate to homeless veterans organizations. The Riders have also been actively supporting Post 163. We have taken the lead in establishing our outside seating area. We are also trying to recruit new members for the Post as well as the Riders. The Post is in need of new members that are willing to step up and volun-teer to help out in all the Post activities. Currently Riders are working the kitchen on both the Legion weekend as well as the Riders week-end.

For God and Country Malachy (Mack) McGuinness

Director Legion Riders Chapter 163

IDENTIFICATION STATEMENT American Legion Post 163 Newsletter is published monthly as ―Mathers Member Link‖ by the J.W. Mathers, Jr., American Legion Post 163, 1795 N. Harbor City Blvd, Mel-bourne, FL. 32935. The contents do not necessarily reflect the views or the opinions of the membership, the Post Officers, or the State or National parent organizations; nor does the mention of a product or organizations imply endorsement.

“SON’S OF KARAOKE”

6:30 - 10:30 PM

Check the calendar for times

WE WELCOME DONATIONS TO HELP WITH OUR

FREE DINNERS FOR OUR MEMBERS

ALL DONATIONS OF TURKEYS, PIES , STUFFING AND

CRANBERRY SAUCE ARE NEEDED AND WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

Please have your donations in before November. 20

Thanks for your support

BULLETIN BOOSTER (Date is Expiration) BE A BOOSTER FOR ONLY $10.00 PER YEAR, YOU’LL HELP THE POST SAVE ON THE EVER

GROWING COST OF PRINTING & POSTAGE. FORGIVE ANY OMISSIONS AND/OR ERRORS.

11/16 SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION ANTON MARTH 12/16 NINA MOORE IN MEMORY OF ROY & RON MOORE WILLIAM R. EDWARDS 1/17 ROGER RHODES IN MEMORY OF JIMMIE PIERCE 2/17 CAROL BARTON & FAMILY IN MEMORY OF DAVID & GLORIA DEVOL 3/17 MIKE O’NEAL IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANTHONY & CARRIE LA MARCA CHARLES L. & NADINE L. DURHAM LEE OBER IN MEMORY OF STEPHEN OBER 4/17 IN MEMEORY OF FRANK A. WARNER BARBARA TAYLOR IN MEMORY OF ROBERT E. TAYLOR 7/17 WAYNE O. SMITH 8/17 J. & E. M DR MARK HOFFMAN, DSR IN MEMORY OF RANEE SORENSEN 9/17 VINCENT S. AMEIGH 4/18 RIP & NANCY COLLINS 5/18 BOBBY WENDRZYK IN MEMORY OF CHET WENDRZYK SUSIE AGERSTRAND IN LOVING MEMORY OF J.P. & JERRY D. (BOOMER) AGERSTRAND

You can view this Newsletter on line anytime, along with more information on upcoming events on our web site at

http://legionpost163.com

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1696 Aurora Road, Melbourne FL 32935 * 321-255-3922

11/18 ROBERT M. CHILCOTT IN MEMORY OF ELSIE & BOB CHILCOTT 1/19 JONI MANCUSO IN MEMORY OF JOHN J. (JJ) MANCUSO 8/19 L. PAUL MURRAY 9/19 SHELDON E. KELLEY CHERI & JERRY HARTMAN 12/19 TOM PECHACEK SPACE COAST HONOR FLIGHT, W.W. II 4/20 JIMMY GREEN IN MEMORY OF BARBARA & SHASTA GREEN 6/20 LOREN & ALMA VON RIESEN 3/21 FREN MATTHEWS IN MEMORY OF CARMIE & MIKE 7/21 DWIGHT POWLESS IN MEMORY OF JOY 12/21 LEGION RIDERS CHAPTER 163 1/23 STAR & JACK 5/24 PATRICIA WEGNER IN MEMORY OF LUCIEN, GEORGE & TERRY WEGNER JOSE (JOE) VEGA IN LOVING MEMORY OF LAURETTE CONSTANCE VEGA