COMMANDER:  Hello everyone.    It has been my honor and privilege to serve as Commander for the past two years through the good times and the bad.  I was blessed with the support I received from the Riders, Sons and ALA, Association, John Schenk, Sandi Wright, and my mentors.  I sincerely hope that you give Larry the same.  I would like to thank all my officers especially Ray and Michael.   We have had a good two years.  To the incoming Commander, I wish you and your board all the best for the upcoming year. If any of the new members have not been initiated, please come to the June 8^th meeting and do so.   ELECTION RESULTS: Incoming Commander: Larry Turner, 1^st VCDR – B.J. Miller, 2^nd VCDR Frank Lorence, Adjutant Michael Bukowski, Finance Officer Ray Steckman, Chaplain Tony Moore, Service Officer Victor Howard, and Sgt-at-Arms Brian Bell.  Executive Board: Jim Taylor, and Alonzo Scott.   Installation of officers will be Tuesday, 22 June 2010 at 7:00 p.m.  Congratulations to all the new officers of the American Legion Auxiliary, Legion Riders, and Sons.

   The 2^nd District Convention will be held at Post 190 on Sunday, 6 June at 1:00 p.m.  (Blue and Grey) for all officers.

    Please join us for the Flag Retirement Ceremony at 6:00 p.m. on 14 June. We need volunteers to prepare the flags for retirement prior to the ceremony. For God & Country, B. J. Miller

FIRST VICE COMMANDER:  We have not met our 100% membership goal.  If you have not renewed, please do so as soon as possible. For God and Country, Larry Turner

SECOND VICE COMMANDER:  The Memorial Day picnic was a great kick-off for the summer and a good turn out to observe the meaning with good friends and vets.

     We are looking for 5 big wheels, no, NOT big shots, the kids trikes that were in every yard in the last ten years.  We have an upcoming event for the 4^th of July for the kids that they will be used for.  Please drop off at the Post.

    Post 35 will host a Golf Tournament at Sewells Point Golf Course on the 18^th of June.  It will be at 0900 with a shotgun start – 4 person best ball.  We will post a sign-up sheet and draw names for the 4-person team with the fifth being an alternate.  So, sign up and let’s put the Post on the PGA tour.  For God & Country, Larry Turner

ATHLETIC OFFICER: The Post 327 sponsored softball team ”Vultures” will be playing on Sunday, 6 June 2010 at 9:30 a.m.  This is a group of 11-12 year olds that play little league for Ocean View. Please come out and watch the game. Azalea Little League is located at 1130 Pineridge Road, Norfolk, VA. 23502.

SQUADRON 327 COMMANDER:  Greetings Comrades, Well Summers about here. Time to get out and enjoy the nice weather. Please watch out for all the little ones playing in yards while driving through your neighborhoods. You never know when ones going to run out chasing a ball or something. The Poker Run is set for June 27th. Flyers will be posted at club. We will also be having a after party cookout at the Post open to all starting around 1pm. Even if you don't do the run please come out and support the S.A.L. and have some food and fun. Squadron Election results are as follows:  Commander: Rocky English, 1st Vice: Dave Samson, 2nd Vice: Jerry Cahoon, Adjutant: Steve Gower Jr, Treasurer: Jeff Evans, Chaplin: Rocky English, Historian: Cliff Carney, Sgt-at-Arms: Charlie Gower. Executive Board to be named by incoming Commander. I would like to thank all the past officers over the years for all their support they gave me in helping this squadron to become one of the best in State and Nation. To all  of our members, thanks for letting me serve you. It has been a great ride and we have come a long way, winning many State and National Awards. We have gotten the respect we deserve, do to all the Community service and Donations we have made. I encourage everyone to continue your support to the newly elected officers. I'm sure Rocky is going to do a great job as Commander, and as your Chaplin he has God on his side for guidance if needed. I  am going to try and recharge my batteries, taking a little time off, while still working at the Detachment and National level. Thanks again and keep up the good work. For God and Country, Steve Gower Sr

AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS DIRECTOR:  The new officers are: Director Gary Dempsey, Ass’t Director Bob Perkins, Adjutant Shane Kelly, Treasurer Jim Fishel, Secretary Debra Franklin, Road Captain Nicholas Knox, Chaplain Mike Venling and Safety Officer Ted VanHorne.  For God and Country, Bull Franklin

ALA PRESIDENT: Hello Ladies, well, this is my last newsletter input.  Your new officers will be taking over in July.  I would like to thank everyone who supported me for the last two years.  I couldn’t have done it without you.   Unit 327 Auxiliary is the best in the state, and I truly hope it continues to be.  Congratulations to the new officers for the 2010-2011 year.  President – Cheryl Loyko, Vice President – Dawn Thomas, Treasurer – Anne Starke, Secretary – Dot Price, Chaplain – Carolyn McLean, Sgt-at-Arms – Rose Pearson, and Historian – Sharon Bukowski.  Executive Board:  Lee Forest, Beka Smith, and June Sanchez.  I would also like to congratulate the new officers for the Post and SALs as well. We are very lucky to have such a great group of people working for us, our vets and children.

    Don’t forget the 4^th of July picnic on Sunday.  Renew your membership that day and get your early bird stamp.  A covered dish would be greatly appreciated. 

    Again, thank you for allowing me to serve you for the past two years.  I’m not going anywhere and will continue to serve as I always have. For God & Country, Nancy Bell

ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT:  SPECIAL CHARITY FUND - The last phrase of the Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion states “to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.”  The Post 327 Legion family is made up of members of Post 327 and families, members of the Legion Riders and families, members of the SALs and families and members of the ALA and families.  It is with the “devotion to mutual helpfulness” in mind, that the “SPECIAL CHARITY FUND” has been created with seed money provided by a very generous donation from the Association.  Any member of the Post 327 Legion family may make a donation to this fund at anytime.  Remembering that the Legion likes to “take care of its own”, that will be the focus of this fund – to assist any member of the “Post 327 Legion family” with unexpected financial problems based on established criteria.  A screening committee has been established to review all such requests.  For God and Country, Don Gotta

There will be a FIELD DAY on Saturday, 12 June 2010 from 0800-1200.  We need to work the areas behind the sheds and the fence rows, as they are really getting out of control.  Please bring step ladders, hand tools, electric trimmers, rakes and wheel barrows.  It is highly recommended to wear long sleeve shirts and long pants as there is poison ivy, and God knows what else is living there.  There will be cool refreshments after the work is completed.  For God and Country, Larry Turner.

EDITOR:   There will be an NJROTC awards ceremony at Norfolk Naval Base on Thursday, 3 June from 9-11:00 a.m. Please attend if you have the time.

If you would like to receive your newsletter by e-mail, please let me know.  Our e-mail address is amlg327@yahoo.com.  You may also get the newsletter online at www.legion327.org.  May God bless each of you with great health, prosperity, and happiness.  For God and Country, B.J. Miller