COMMANDER:  We will have our 9^th Annual Car Show fundraiser for Boys and Girls State on Saturday Sept. 4^th from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. 

     On the 17th of September we will observe POW/MIA Recognition Day. Observances of National POW/MIA Recognition Day are held across the country on military installations, ships at sea, state capitols, schools and veterans' facilities. Our program will start at 6:00 p.m. with a meal for the guests and those attending in the meeting hall. Uniform for Post officers is blue & gray.  At 7:30 p.m. there will be a presentation to Honor those who served and those who have never returned. The program will be sponsored by the American Legion Post 327, ALA, SALS, VVA and 40/8. If you or any family of POW/MIA will attend please contact Larry Turner 544-2435, Jim Taylor 715-0993, or Nancy Bell.  For God and Country, Larry Turner

FIRST VICE COMMANDER:  We are currently at 45% with 485 members including renewals, new members and transfers for the 2011 membership.  Our goal is still 1,067. If you haven’t renewed please do so and help us meet our goal.

Upcoming Event:  October 17^th - A free bus trip to Washington, D.C. for WWII veterans from Hampton Roads by Honor Flight Historic Triangle Virginia. They would prefer vets that have not previously been to the WWII Memorial, but are open to all vets. The trip includes a visit to the Arlington National Cemetery, WWII Memorial, and the Korean War Memorial and a special dinner at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico, VA on the return trip to Hampton. The group accepts donations to defray the cost of the trip.  Any help they could receive from the American Legion Posts would be greatly appreciated. It costs approximately $135 per vet. Guardians are also being sought to accompany the vets. For details: www.HonorFlightHTVA.org or call1-877-424-8387.   For God and Country, B.J. Miller

SECOND VICE COMMANDER:   Look forward to seeing everyone at the Labor Day picnic on Sunday, Sept. 5^th from noon until 6:00 p.m.     If you have an “Early Bird” 2011 card you can eat for free. Side dishes that feed 10 or more will also work.

The karaoke contest ended Aug. 28th with 7 finalists that will face off at the Post car show on Sept. 4th.  So far we have raised over $250 to go to support Boys/Girls State so thank you to all that have come out and supported these programs.  New Years Eve is just around the corner, and tickets for the Post party will go on sale in Nov. so plan on ringing in the New Year with us. For God and Country, Frank Lorence

SERVICE OFFICER:  I had one request for financial assistance from a homeless veteran at the end of July, to assist with housing. $472.64 was paid from the Service Officers Fund. One claim was made for an increase in veteran benefits, to be filed with VA once the veteran receives his health records. The Charity Fund Committee was formed with the following members:  Ray Steckman – Chairman, Alonzo Scott –Assistant Chairman, Don Gotta, Victoria Bell, Mary Lee Lupejkis, Carl Carney, Tony Moore, and Bob Perkins.  A fully equipped DAV National Service Office on wheels will be making the following stop to help with benefits at no cost, September 10, 2010, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Southside Harley-Davidson, 385 North Witchduck Rd. Virginia Beach, Va. 23462, and (757) 499-8964. DAV membership is NOT required.  I successfully completed Service Officers School at the Post and District levels.

I would like to thank everyone who has helped with the Sunday Snacks. Please sign up to prepare snacks on a Sunday.  The sign-up sheet is on the board near the bath rooms.  $50.00, is allotted to purchase food needed to make snacks.  For God and Country, Alonzo Scott

CHAPLAIN’S CORNER:  I’m sorry to report that we will transfer Michael Eschweiler to Post Everlasting on 14 September at 8:00 p.m.  For God and Country, Tony Moore

SQUADRON 327 COMMANDER: Greetings Comrades, Well, summer is about over and the kids will be heading back to school. Please be careful driving as there will be a lot of little ones running around waiting for the buses. This year we again bought a lot of school supplies for the “Stuff the Bus” campaign to help our children in need. We also bought over $200.00 worth of food to put in the care boxes the Post sent out to our 3 members serving on the Harry S. Truman. Please keep them and all our service men and women in your thoughts and prayers. We still don't have a confirmed date for the Wrestling Fundraiser planned for the Fall. I am trying for November 6th at Norview High School. Once we get a date I will be looking for a few NEW VOLUNTEERS TO HELP. This can be a great fundraiser, and we are going to try and do one every 3 or 4 months. Jeff and I will be going to the S.A.L. National Convention August 26 through August 31. I will pass on any news next month. Please come out to our September meeting as this is the THIRD and final notice for electing your new Commander to serve the remainder of the year. For God and Country, Steve Gower, Sr.

ALA PRESIDENT:  Hello Auxiliary Members, First and foremost, I wanted to spread the exciting news in case you did not know, we were told that our very own T. Anne Starke will be running for our Department of Virginia President in the year 2012-2013. This is very exciting, and we are going to be doing some special events to help raise money for her year in this office. Congratulations Anne.  I know you will do a wonderful job!      Our Unit 327 Uniform was decided that we would wear Dark Blue pants or skirt, White collar blouse (no t-shirt) and red scarf. Those who have the vest with pins can wear the vest but this is not mandatory.  It was a great feeling to have 6 of our Auxiliary members Graduate from Legion College. We had a great time, and we always learn something new.  Hope we can get more ladies to go next year. It is really an eye opener. I want to thank the ladies that came out and helped with the Yard sale and thank you for all the donations to this great cause. We have a busy month coming up.  Ladies, we are going to have a dinner for the VA & R on Friday September 3^rd.  On Saturday Sept. 4^th we need donations of baked goods for the Car Show, for Girls and Boys State. On Sunday Sept. 5^th is the Picnic and if you did not get a chance to pay early bird membership at the last Picnic in July, you can do it at this one. I will be there. On Monday Sept 6^th we are going to the MDA Telethon and they say we will be on at the 10:40 slot, all that want to come we are going to be in uniform, we plan on meeting at the Post at 9:30 a.m. to go together to the WAVY-10 station. Tuesday meeting is September 7^th.   Exec board is at 6:30 p.m. and regular is at 7:00 p.m.  We will be helping with the POW MIA dinner on the 17^th at 6:00 p.m. Do not forget the Juniors’ breakfast on the 26^th, please come and help and support. For God & Country, Cheryl Loyko

ASSOCIATION:  Thanks to everyone who came out and worked on the back 40.  You did a wonderful job and it is much appreciated. 

CLUB MANAGER:  REMINDER: If you have a locker PLEASE use it.  This will free up space behind the bar for those who do not have a locker.  Also, PLEASE remember NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF SIXTEEN (16) years old is to be in the Clubroom after 9:00 p.m.