CURRENT NEWSLETTER

JULY 2008

COMMANDER:  I would like to thank the Legionnaires for their confidence in electing me as the new Post Commander.  A special thanks goes to the outgoing officers for all of their hard work this past year.  I would also like to thank all of you who supported me throughout my 3 years as Adjutant.  I look forward to seeing you at the conference in Falls Church 10-13 July.  Please support all Post activities.  I also want to thank Nancy B., Dawn T., Lee, Sandi, Cathy A., Annie, Jean, Joyce, Vicky B., Donna & Sam H., Michael S., and Dave S. for providing food and setting it up for the Second District Convention last month.  Membership is still lacking.  We are almost there at 96%.  We will have the 2009 membership cards available at the picnic.  For those of you who have not renewed, please get your “Early Bird” at the picnic and help us reach our 100% goal this month.  For God and Country, B. J. Miller

SECOND VICE COMMANDER:  Thank you to all that supported me in the elections.  The 4^th of July picnic will be on Friday.  I’m looking forward to seeing everybody celebrate our Independence Day.  Picnic times will be from NOON to 6:00 p.m.  Food will be available from 1-5:00 p.m.  Don’t forget, if you bring a side dish that has at least 10 servings, you get in FREE!  We will have lots of good things to eat and entertainment as usual.  For God & Country, Mike Bukowski

ATHLETIC OFFICER:  I would like to thank the 40/8 and the ALA for the great donation to get our Juniors baseball team off the ground.  Thank you so much.  Baseball is underway, and the schedule will be posted outside the Legion office.  Both teams lost their opener to Post 60 (Seniors 8 to 7) and the Juniors lost to Post 114 (14 to 4).  I will have some t-shirts and hats for sale during the 4th.  Please support your 36 ball players.  For God and Country, Jim Norton

AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS DIRECTOR:  Just a note of thanks to everyone from Post 327 who supported our dinner.  The riders have some great things planned.  We will be serving a Pork dinner on Friday, 11 July.  We will also be riding every Saturday (Time to be announced.)  There will be a ride after our 6:30 p.m. meeting on Thursday, 17 July.  The ALR will be joining the Sons for their 2^nd Annual “Poker Run” on Sunday, 27 July.  Registration will be from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.  If you need info, please call me at 410-474-2684 or email chisox98@cox.net.  For God and Country, Jim Hollenbeck

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY PRESIDENT:  Hello.  As your new Auxiliary President, I would like to thank all of you for your future support for the upcoming year.  One person does not do all the work.  It takes everybody to accomplish what needs to be done.  We are a family at Post 327, and the Auxiliary is there to help everyone.  If you need anything please feel free to contact us at the Legion.  Our meetings are the first Tuesday of the month at 8:00 p.m.  Ladies, we will not have a meeting this month, but there will be a meeting in August.  The first weekend of each month we have the Friday night dinner and weekend tickets.  We will not serve dinner on the 4^th of July.  If anyone is interested in helping it would be greatly appreciated.  As with all our members, we have over 25 new members, we look forward to seeing you at our meetings so everyone can learn what the Auxiliary is about.  Don’t forget the 4^th of July picnic.  There will be a“slip and slide” for the children (Please bring towels).  The Auxiliary’s convention is in Falls Church July 10^th-13^th.  Please renew your membership at the picnic to get your “Early Bird” stamp.  The ALA Juniors’ meeting will be on Sunday, 27 July, right after the ALA Juniors breakfast.  I hope to see you all at the picnic.  For God and Country, Nancy Bell

SQUADRON 327 COMMANDER:  Greetings Comrades!  Well, we had our elections, and I'm pleased to say that I was re-elected to serve as your Commander for one more final year.  Your 2008/2009 Squadron Officers are Commander Steve Gower, Sr.; 1st Vice CDR Dave Samson; 2nd Vice CDR Michael Smith?; Adjutant Steve Gower, Jr.; Treasurer Jeff Evans; Chaplain Rocky English; Historian Charlie Gower; and Sgt-at-Arms Kenny O'Bryan.  Ticket Chairman Jerry Cahoon; Exec. Board Vinny Conte and Bradley Gower.  Please congratulate your new officers and give them the help and support they will need to make this another great year.  Let’s not forget about the State Convention coming up July 10 through the 13th.  I think your squadron should do very well and might bring home some State Awards.  Also, we need to register everyone going to Legion College in August ASAP, so let us know if you want to attend.  Please come on out to the picnic on Friday, July 4th and get your Early Bird stamp on your 2009 card.  Parents, we will be having water fun for all the children.  Please bring swimsuits and towels for them to have a good time.  Also, the Norfolk Police K-9 Drug Dogs are going to put on a demonstration for all of us.  It should be a good time for all, hope to see you there.  We will have our 2^nd Annual “Poker Run” on Sunday, 27 July to benefit the Child Welfare Fund.  Registration will be from 9-11:30 a.m.  Cost is $10.00 for riders and $5.00 for passengers.  Please come out and support this fundraiser.  For God & Country, Steve Gower, Sr.

ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT:  For those who are having locker issues, I give you good news.  New locks have been ordered for all lockers.  Please be patient, relief is on the way.  For God and Country, Jim Martin

ASSOCIATION CLUB MANAGER:  FYI:  All beverages consumed on the premises MUST be purchased from the bar.  NO outside beverages are allowed, i.e., no sweetened tea from MacDonalds, Hardees, or home, etc.  This is in compliance with ABC regulations.  Something new at our 4th of July picnic - a slip-n-slide for the older children and a kiddie pool for the little ones, so please be sure to bring your swimsuit and towels.  This should be a lot of fun for the kids and will be available for use from 1:00 until 5:00 p.m.  Reminder:  Anyone working in the kitchen MUST have a Food Handlers card.  Hope you are having a wonderful summer.  For God and Country, Sandra Wright

HUMOR:  From my email:  Two women were playing golf.  One teed off and watched in horror as her ball headed directly toward a foursome of men playing the next hole. The ball hit one of the men.  He immediately clasped his hands together at his groin, fell to the ground, and proceeded to roll around in agony.  The woman rushed down to the man, and immediately began to apologize.  “Please allow me to help.”  “I'm a Physical Therapist, and I know I could relieve your pain if you'd allow me.”  She told him.  “Oh no, I'll be fine in a few minutes.” The man replied.  He was in obvious agony, lying in a foetal position, still clasping his hands together at his groin.  At her persistence, however, he finally allowed her to help.  She gently took his hands away and laid them to the side, loosened his pants and put her hands inside.  She administered tender and artful massage for several long moments and asked, “How does that feel?”  He replied:  “It feels great, but I still think my thumb is broken.”

EDITOR:  The 17^th Annual Ocean View Crab fest will be held on Saturday, July 19th from NOON until 7:00 p.m.  Come out and enjoy good food, good music, and have a good time with family and friends.  Don’t forget to register for American Legion College ASAP.  Please continue to report any community service hours, miles, and all expenses/contributions that you have made.  May God bless each and every one of you with good health and happiness.  For God and Country, B.J. Miller