"Service to God and Country" is a basic Americanism, a spiritual emphasis, under one name or another, and has long been a part of The American Legion activities. As your Post Chaplain, I am privileged to participate with you in the spiritual foundation upon which our nation rests.
Our mutual responsibilities to "share" and "care" rests with lines of communication, so that we might focus our efforts to reach out into our community to needy veterans, and to provide aid and spiritual comfort to families of sick and deceased members of the Post.
Please communicate information, perhaps known only to you, regarding illnesses and deaths, so that we may communicate and be supportive to the member, our Post families.
Join your fellow Legionnaires and their Ladies immediately after the scheduled meeting for fun and fellowship.
We have plenty of soft drinks available from the Coke machine in the kitchen.
You are welcome to bring chips, dips, or whatever.
Bertram to Host 10th District Convention
The 10th District Convention will be held October 24th in Bertram, Texas from 10:30 until 4:00. The Ladies Auxillary will meet in the Legion Hall. The men will meet in the open air pavillion. These conventions are always very informative and a great opportunity to meet your fellow comrades from other posts in the District.
November 1993
Commanders Comments
Harry Smith
Those attending our October dinner meeting gave our speaker, LtCol. Jean Diebolt, a spontaneous standing ovation at the end of her talk. Jean is in the AF Reserve and shared her experiences in Vietnam with us. She is a nurse and her duty tour in Vietnam was the subject of her talk. She works at Childrens Hospital in Austin plus perfoms her reserve duty at Wilford Hall AF Hospital in San Antonio. Again we thank Jean for her unforgettable presentation.
We want to thank our fellow Legionnaire Dr. Gilbert Ayres and his family for the donation of a beautiful console organ to the Post. It is in mint condition and new it had a retail price of close to $10,000. This generous gift will be enjoyed down through the years to come. I also want to thank Bill Montandon who worked with the family and arranged for delivery to the Post. Another good reason to stop by your Post and look around; you're going to like what you see!
Chaplains Comments
Will Brown
The centurion answered him."Lord..only say the word, and my servant will be healed."
Matthew 8:8
On the subject of health, Daily word comments on the subject of health and wholeness in our daily activities...Only thoughts of health and wholeness linger in my mind, and only words expressing radiant health and strength pass from my lips.
I think about the things I love to do as a strong and healthy child of God. If I am not able to do these at this time, I hold to a vision that moves me toward health and wholeness.
I build a vocabulary of healing words of life and sprinkle them through my conversations. I fill my mind with love, joy, and the renewing life of God. In the quiet of my own being, I let these ideas work. Then as I go about my daily activities, I expect to be healthy and strong.I rejoice and give thanks for the health I am expressing now.
During this Thanksgiving season, or better stated, a season to be thankful, we pause to count our blessings for the strength of America, and the importance of God in our lives, as Legion and Auxillary members.
New Plants
Just inside and on either side of the double front doors are two beautiful new plants. This welcome addition was a gift from Col. Tom Williams, USA (Ret).
Past Commanders Breakfast
On Veterans Day, November 11th, we will honor our Past Commanders at Breakfast. All Post 76 members and their spouses are invited to this occasion. It will be very informal. Breakfast will be served beginning at 7AM until 8AM. You may or may not get: coffee, juices, donuts and rolls. Bring your own Tums, Rolaids, or Pepto Bismol. The cooks we have lined up so far are Bill Montandon and Dean Smith. Come to think of it, you might want something stronger than Zantac, with these guys cooking. Location: Dining Room Post 76. P.S. Marty, would you give Dean some cooking tips, Please!
At our dinner meeting on the 15th of November, third Monday, that is, we'll have: Fresh farm raised catfish, hushpuppies, french fires, pinto beans, cole slaw, home baked bread, iced tea and coffee. This is an all-you-can-eat affair. Members are encouraged to bring a dessert.
Our speaker is going to have a talk that you won't forget!
Mark your calendar for our regular dinner meeting Christmas Party. Come join in the Holiday Spirit and in singing of Christmas Carols. The Post will furnish trays of meats and cheeses for sandwiches. Members please bring chips and dips, snacks such as olives and julienne vegetables and dips, Christmas salads, and Holiday desserts. We're going to have a good old-fashioned Christmas Party and we hope it will be our largest turnout of 1993. December 20th at 7PM at the Post. Be there!
Veterans Day Parade
Thursday, November 11th, Post 76 will be participating in the Annual Veterans Day Parade. The Dave Dietzen Railroad Co. will again provide the train the Officers of the Post and the Auxillary will be riding in. The parade will start from Palmer Auditorium at 915AM and proceed up Congress Avenue to the State Capitol. At 1100AM, your Commander and the President of the Ladies Auxillary will participate in a wreath laying ceremony at the State Capitol.
We extend to all Post 76 members and their families an invitation to come see the parade. Don't forget that the children enjoy parades and it helps to instill patriotism at an early age.
We thank Dave Dietzen in advance for providing the steam engine and the cars(well, it's not real steam!).
Chips and Dips
A pleasant suprise in the Gun Room at Octobers Dinner Meeting were bowls of chips and dips courtesy of our management team, Dean and Marty Smith. Dean says this will be their contribution at our dinner meetings. Dean and Marty, the contribution is gratefully accepted and was enjoyed by all.
Fresh Fried Catfish
At our dinner meeting on the 15th of November, third Monday, that is, we'll have: Fresh farm raised catfish, hushpuppies, french fires, pinto beans, cole slaw, home baked bread, iced tea and coffee. This is an all-you-can-eat affair. Members are encouraged to bring a dessert.
Our speaker is going to have a talk that you won't forget!
Mark your calendar for our regular dinner meeting Christmas Party. Come join in the Holiday Spirit and in singing of Christmas Carols. The Post will furnish trays of meats and cheeses for sandwiches. Members please bring chips and dips, snacks such as olives and julienne vegetables and dips, Christmas salads, and Holiday desserts. We're going to have a good old-fashioned Christmas Party and we hope it will be our largest turnout of 1993. December 20th at 7PM at the Post. Be there!
New Members
John Baker, Burka Harris, Lobdell Exline, Fred Kirkpatrick
Sick Call
H.E.Rosenberg was reported ill in recent weeks, but improved.
December 1993
Commanders Comments
Harry Smith
Our speaker at our November dinner meeting, Mr. Vincent Torres, shared with us his personal family tragedy and his experiences following that tragedy. We were left with much food for thought regarding our justice system and especially its investigative arm. Many interesting questions and comments were received from the audience.
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Veterans Day Parade. Again, Dave Dietzens train was a hit with the viewers who lined Congress Avenue. Everyone agreed that this was one of our best parades and that the size of the crowd was the best in years. Congratulations to Bill McLemore who was the MC and the wearer of many other hats that helped to make the Parade the success that it was. Bill is also our Post Service Officer. Congratulations are also in order to Avadne Montandon, Treasurer of our Ladies Auxillary, whose work for the parade down through the years is immeasureable, but so appreciated by all.
We are now entering the wonderful season of Christmas; the time set aside to remember the birth of Jesus Christ. It is truly a season of joy and goodwill to our fellow men and women. A time when children of all ages are given that extra measure of attention that should be given throughout the entire year. May this be your best Christmas Holiday Season ever and may God hold you in the palm of His loving hand.
Chaplains Comments
Will Brown
A restaurant in Monreville, PA, according to an old friend, Bruce Rathbun, advertises by using the slogan,"We've got time for you." Apparently, the employees are instructed to use this line when they answer the telephone as well. One evening when Bruce was standing in line to pay for an ice cream cone, the telephone rang. "Hello, Kings Family Restaurant. We've got time for you. Hold, please."
Sometimes it seems that no one has time for us, not even those who love us the most. People who we expect to have time for us put us on hold. "I'll be with you in a moment," they say.And then that moment lasts for several moments. When they finally have time for us they only have another moment before they must rush off to someone or something else.
Others aren't interested in having any time for us. They are too busy. Their motto is, "We haven't got time for you."
How refreshing it is to find someone who is good tempered and has time for us. These people brighten our day and make life worth living. We need to get some of that spirit of concern which puts people ahead of things. We need to take time for those around us. But, when others don't seem to have time for us, we can know that we have a God who always has time for us.. We have a God who patiently waits for us to have time to spend with our God.
During this happy holiday season, are we willing to share our love and caring with veterans and American Legion famlies in need of our special attention? We alone cannot accomplish all things on this earth, and perhaps God will not do it alone. The Christmas celebration of the birth of our Lord gives each of us a special opportunity to be grateful for the accomplishments of so many who have given so much...our Veterans, and Legion Post families, who may be in great need of our time, talents and the personalized interests.
May the God of your faith shine upon you during this season of all seasons. As Tiny Tim might have suggested, "God bless us, God bless us one and all." Remember, the American Legion and Auxillary have the time...we look after our own!.
The Food was Great
Our Veterans Day Commanders Breakfast was enjoyed by all who attended. Everything was cooked and ready to be eaten promptly at 7AM. Eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, biscuits by Marty with Montandon gravy, donuts,coffee, milk, and a variety of juices. We did not schedule a speaker but asked instead for comments by Past Commanders. Past Commander Vince Taylor and Donald O'Connor took us back into Post history with stories of comradeship and historical significance. As one member stated, "If we only had a tape recorder." We appreciate the following people who worked in the kitchen and did such a great job:
Dean and Marty Smith, Bill Montandon, Will Ivie,Mark Wilson, Burka Harris andPaul Barker.
A reminder that all Post members and their spouses are invited to the Past Commanders Breakfasts.
Christmas Party
Mark your calendar for our regular dinner meeting Christmas Party. Come join in the Holiday Spirit and in singing of Christmas Carols. The Post will furnish trays of meats and cheeses for sandwiches. Members please bring chips and dips, snacks such as olives and julienne vegetables and dips, Christmas salads, and Holiday desserts. We're going to have a good old-fashioned Christmas Party and we hope it will be our largest turnout of 1993. December 20th at 7PM at the Post. Be there!
We will have our first Chili Cookoff at our January dinner meeting on the 17th. Those who wish to enter bring your favorite homemade pot of Chili and let the judge or judges decide who stews up the best Chili at 76. The Post will furnish crackers, tostados, milk, sweet pickles, coffee and tea. Members please bring anything appropriate to go with chili or bring a dessert. Any non-Chili lovers please bring a brown bag sack lunch and join in the fun.
Food for the Needy and Homeless
At our Christmas Party, if you have not already given elswhere, please bring non-persishable food items, which will be delivered to the local Food Bank. They in turn provide food to various organizations and people in need.
New Members
Scott Wilson, James Burill, Bill Cobb, Lynn Foster,James Hammond
Sick Call
Vince Taylor is on the sick list, and H.E. Rosenberg expects to have eye surgery in the current year.
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