Post 21 News
THE
AMERICAN LEGION
TIREY J. FORD POST 21
16701 E. 40 HIGHWAY
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-5328
Phone:
816-373-0221
Fax:
816-373-3122
01/19/12
FROM THE POST COMMANDER.........
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Greetings to all,
Thanks goes out to all that brought in new members and transfers that put Post 21 number 1 statewide at this time though we still have a way to go for 100%. We met the National Commander's challenge on the Dec. 31st membership goals. So it looks like I’m going to Springfield, Illinois for the 78th Annual Lincoln Pilgrimage to represent our Post. I will do my best, and report to you when I get back. I am looking forward to seeing Commander Wong again. This could not happen if we did nothing and settled for 2nd or 3rd place. Our adjutant Ed Murray has worked hard for this Post so I am asking you to stop in and say how much we appreciate Ed’s hard work.
We have better attendance now than in the past for our dinners and dances. The New Year’s Eve party was a sellout. I would like to thank all of you for the hard work it took to make it a success. Keep up the good work and continue to support your Post.
Spring Conference is Feb. 18th and 19th in Jefferson City at the Capitol Plaza Hotel. If you want to attend, please make your reservations as soon as possible.
Our Post meeting will be Feb. 2nd at 7:30 pm. We have had more members coming to the meetings, and we are keeping them informed on what goes on in the Post. This is Your Post. In my first newsletter, I said that my goal was to fill the hall with members. So, if you read this, I know that you are interested in keeping this the biggest and best Post in Missouri.
See you Feb. 2nd.
Commander, Dennis Mooney
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MINUTES OF REGULAR POST MEETING
Commander Dennis Mooney called the regular monthly meeting of the Tirey J. Ford Post 21 to order at 7:35 P.M. January 5, 2012, at the Post Home. Commander Mooney conducted the opening ritual.
• Chaplain Don Bowman gave the opening prayer.
• The Adjutant made roll call of officers in attendance. There were 10 officers, 39 members present.
• Finance Officer Chris Wehr read the Finance report for the preceding month and it was approved by voice vote. It can be seen on the lounge bulletin board
• Executive Committee meeting from December report was read.
• Regular meeting minutes from December were approved as published in the January newsletter.
• Service Officer report read by the Adjutant.
• Bingo report given by Marge Neal
• Commander Mooney read the dance report.
• New members were recognized.
• Applications for new members and transfers that had been received since December 2011-January 2012 were read.
• New and transfer members were approved.
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There was no unfinished business.•
Mike Anderson spoke of his experience with three classes of kids from Fort Osage• Judge Advocate/Fifth District Commander Gary Pace read correspondence on Commander Mooney's winning a trip to the 78th Annual National American Legion Pilgrimage to the Tomb of Abraham Lincoln in Springfield Il.
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Member Rene Peterson gave his Winter Olympics participation. Requested donations from membership•
Third Vice Mark Clark told us that we had a visitor in the lounge that is the only living Medal of Honor winner in the State of Missouri. He will be the the speaker at the March meeting.• Closing prayer
Commander Mooney conducted the closing ritual; meeting was adjourned at 8:20 P.M. Next regular meeting scheduled for February 2, 2012 at the Post Home.
....Ed Murray, Post Adjutant
FROM THE ADJUTANTS DESK
The dues for 2012 are
$35.00Remember the rule.
No new member applications without DD-214 and dues money.I want to welcome all of the new members and transfers to our Post since July.
Also, I want to encourage all new members and transferees to use the Post facilities.
Steak night, Breakfast, Taco nights and above all the Lounge.
In the lounge you can play the quarter pot every night. We draw a number every night at 7:00 PM
You get to keep the whole pot. There have been some good sized pots won.
Thank you.
....Ed Murray, Post Adjutant
As you have noticed you're able to pay
online. Please follow the directions closely.
Sgt Jackson and MO State Senate Bill SB653
From: Phil Greco
Ed, Can you notify the membership about this?
The Jackson Family was our Xmas family 2 yrs ago and they have
raised the money and campaigned for this since Sgt Jackson's death.
Brad, Can you post this for the PGR? My cousin Laura Fly has been
the ramrod for this and will contact us for the dedication and will
request our presense.
All the hard work has FINALLY hit the floor of the Missouri State
Legislature! I've never done anything like this before and am so
excited to report SB653 had it's first reading (introduction)
yesterday!!! If you're reading this and live in the State of
Missouri, myself and the loved ones of our fallen hero, Sgt Issac B.
Jackson, would appreciate it greatly if you would take a moment to
write your representative in support of this bill (can be done
on-line)! If you're reading this and you live outside our great
state, your prayers are appreciated. Help us spread the word!
SB653:
http://www.senate.mo.gov/12info/pdf-bill/intro/SB653.pdf
http://www.senate.mo.gov/12info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=134151
Contact your legislature:
http://www.senate.mo.gov/12info/senalpha.htm
POST 21 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
3RD THURSDAY EACH MONTH AT 7:00 PM
AUXILIARY UNIT 21 EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE MEETING
3RD WEDNESDAY EACH MONTH AT 6:30 PM
|You can call the office at 373-0221 and leave the information with our
office manager. Thank you in advance.
KENNETH S AKERS
MICHAEL C ALEXANDER
MIKE ALEXANDER JAMES H ALLEN
RAY L ALLEN ROY W ALLEN
GERALD ALUMBAUGH KENNETH ANDERSON
HAROLD E ANTRIM RICHARD M ARCHER
VINCENT ARSLANIAN GENE N ARTHUR
VINCENT E BAKER L K BASS
WAYNE L BEAR EDWARD H BENN
JACK M BENNETT BERNARD BOEHM
KATE BOWEN CHARLES W BREWER
JOHN C BRUNE WILLIE J BURCH
JAMES BURNHAM ALVIN M BUTCHER
ANTHONY CASAS THEODORE R CAUGER
EARL K CAVANAH RICHARD D CONN
WILLIAM CONWAY
The above names are WWII vets.
ASK NOT WHAT YOUR POST CAN DO FOR YOU
BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO FOR YOUR POST
The 73rd Session of MBS will be held on June16-23, 2012
FLY THE FLAG
- Lincoln’s Birthday, February 12
- Presidents Day, third Monday in February
- Washington’s Birthday – February 22
To all of you approaching 60 or have reached 60 and past, this is especially for you......
SENIOR CITIZENS ARE THE NATION’S LEADING CARRIERS OF AIDS!
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Hearing Aids*
Band Aids*
Roll Aids*
Walking Aids*
Medical Aids*
Government Aids*
Most of all, monetary aid to their kids!*
Not forgetting HIV (Hair is Vanishing)
REMEMBER,
IT'S NOT THE
PRICE YOU PAID TO JOIN,
IT'S THE PRICE YOU PAID TO BE ELIGIBLE!
AMERICAN LEGION POST 21
ALL LEGION, SAL, AND ALR FUND
RAISING EFFORTS MUST
be coordinated with the Office
PLANNING A PARTY, RECEPTION OR FAMILY REUNION?
Call Pam Bybee, Building Manager
for information on
renting the Main Hall for your event. Catering menus available.
AUXILIARY NEWS
As we start 2012,1 would like to thank all who have supported and volunteered this past year. You are greatly appreciated and I know that 2012 is going to be a great year for our Auxiliary and Legion.
Compassion is volunteering. We are always in need of dedicated new helpers. Many times a volunteer is spread so thin because they won’t say no. We all need to search our hearts and see if we could volunteer no matter how small the effort. Asking to work or bringing in a dish for VA Luncheon, working in the kitchen, or at the Saturday Dance is just a few possibilities. We need you. Don’t wait to be asked. Talk to me or one of our officers. We need all the help we can get to be the best of the best.
Congratulations! We have done an excellent job in recruiting new members. We are 98% towards our goal of 440. I would not be a bit surprised to be at our goal or above by the time this newsletter comes out.
Please check our calendar of events and help to support some or all the events we have scheduled for February. Tailgating will be in the lounge for the Super Bowl on February 5. Come and join us for fellowship, fun and good food.
February 14 is Valentines Day. Let us express our love and appreciation for our valued friends and loved ones.
THE SUPREME HAPPINESS IN LIFE IS THE CONVICTION THAT WE ARE LOVED AND NEEDED
God bless America, our troops , veterans and their families.
Linda Mitchell, President
"By putting more resources into prevention services for people at risk of becoming homeless, we will continue to help veterans and their families get back on their feet and turn their lives around." The program aims to help more than 35,000 veterans and families. Offering veterans training, education and counseling — among other services — is critical before returning troops resort to living in cardboard boxes. Homeless veterans are more likely to develop
life-threatening diseases — and remain on the streets longer — than non-veteran homeless people, according to a study conducted by the 100,000 Homeless Campaign released in November. Those who have served this nation as veterans should never find themselves on the streets, living without care and without hope, Shinseki said.
[Source: Huff Post Impact article 7 Dec 2011 ++]
AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS (ALR)
The Chapter 21 ALR held our January Meeting on Thursday, January 5th with 23 members present. Welcome to our newest member, Kerry Boardman! The weather was wonderful for this time of year and we had several members ride their bikes to the meeting. Following the Pledge of Allegiance and opening prayer we got down to business.
Our Assistant (Vice as he likes to be called) Director Phil Greco briefed the results of the shotgun raffle which raised funds for the American Legion Legacy Scholarship fund. He also provided an update on the planned Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) Appreciation Dance scheduled for February 24, 2012. For those that don’t know, the PGR was started by our brothers and sisters at American Legion Post 136 in Kansas and has grown to a national organization of more 220,000 members. Over the past several years we have done a lot of work with the PGR in our area and it is fitting that we take the time to say thanks and invite them to our post for an evening of music, dancing and fun. You never know, we may recruit some new Legionnaires along the way. I know that if this dance is approved by the House Committee, I will have applications available and I’m sure that Ed Murray will probably be lurking in the hallways trying to lasso as many of them as he can (We love you Ed). Phil has done an outstanding job on both of these major projects and on behalf of the entire ALR I want to say thanks for his leadership and his passion for all things American Legion. Phil looks like a tough guy but he has a heart as big as Texas and we are lucky to have him. Thanks Phil!
In other news, we unanimously approved a $100 donation to support our fellow Legionnaire and Paralympics Athlete Rene Peterson as he prepares for his winter sports competitions. Good luck Rene!
Also, we discussed getting together for dinner rides in the spring, summer and fall and the need for us to do things together as people who love motorcycling. That is after all the common denominator that brings us together at the Post. As the new Director I am committed to expanding our riding relationship beyond official missions and getting our families more involved in our group. This is shaping up to be an exciting year in ALR Chapter 21 and I am humbled by the confidence shown in me by my fellow riders. I will do my best to keep the momentum going into the New Year. Thanks to all of our new officers for stepping up and offering your support and leadership to our Chapter.
Lastly, I just want to thank Scott "Doc" Truby for his leadership and commitment to our Post and ALR Chapter 21. Doc has put his heart into our organization this past year and we are better for it. His leadership has inspired us to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more as legionnaires. Thanks Doc for all you do.
Mark "Top" Clark, Director
Post 21 American Legion Riders
ALR Event Calendar
Post 21 ALR Page 1/18/2012
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION NEWS
Happy New Year to all the members of our American Legion Post 21 family. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard this past year to help make our programs a success. We should always remember that we are only giving back a small portion of that which we have already received. Thank you again to all those who have put themselves on the line to protect our freedoms year in and year out.
The Sons of the American Legion meet the 1st Thursday of every month here at Post 21. We encourage all members to join us in supporting the work of the American Legion and honoring our fathers and grandfathers whose sacrifice helped secure this privilege for us.
Remember to enjoy the excellent meals available every Monday and Tuesday from 5-7 P.M. We encourage all SAL members to read their newsletter each month and take advantage of upcoming events in support of Post 21.
Thanks to Jim Coldwell for helping with the breakfast on December 10. Thank you Linda and Kent Groom for your help in the snack bar at the December 10 dance.
We are honored to serve those who have already served us.
John Winfield, Commander-SAL
Dues are $20 for Membership in SAL
The Requirements are:
(a) Veteran is a member in good standing in the American Legion
OR
(b) Veteran is deceased and met the eligibility requirements for membership in the American Legion and is a male descendant, adopted son or stepson of said veteran.
POST EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY
POST MEETING - FEBRUARY 2
AUXILIARY MEETING - FEBRUARY 2
STEAK NIGHT - FEBRUARY 3
BREAKFAST BUFFET –February 11, 7:30 A.M. UNTIL 9:00 A.M. See menu for additional information.
TACO NIGHT:
Wed. Feb 1st, 5:00 P.M until 7:00 P.M. See menu
Thur. Feb 23rd, 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. See menu
Super Bowl Party February 5th In The Lounge
DANCES - Four Saturday nights in February-
BINGO - Mondays & Tuesdays at 6:30 PM-Doors and Snack Bar open 4:00 PM.
Washington was born on February 11, 1731, based on the Julian calendar then in use in the British Colonies. When the Gregorian calendar was adopted in the English Colonies (1752), he opted to begin observing his birthdate anniversary on the equivalent date of February 22, 1732.
POST HISTORY
Thank you Bill Liddle
A WAY TO CURB FORCE
Truman Says Early Action Could Have Prevented Last War(WII).
President Truman blamed the wait-and-see policy of the 30s for the second World war in a dedication speech last night at the American Legion building, 306 West Maple avenue, Independence.
Speaking before members of his home Legion post, the Tirey J. Ford post of which he is a life member, Mr. Truman said; "I believe that if action had been taken when Japan went into Manchuria in 1930 and when Mussolini went into Ethiopia in 1935 or if action had been taken against Hitler in 1938 there would not have been a second World war.
"My decision to send our boys into Korea was made with the belief and hope it would avert World War III."
President Truman opened his speech with a dedication of the Legion building, which was purchased two years ago by the post. It formerly was occupied by the Southwestern Bell Telephone company.
Mr. Truman is a life member of the post. The President arrived at the Legion quarters about 8 o’clock and stayed five minutes.
After his speech the President shook hands with J. E. Joyner, the incoming commander, and other post officers, and then left.
He was introduced by Clifford Crenshaw, toastmaster, who was commander of the post in 1949.
About 120 persons attended.
From the Legion building the President visited the Harpie club meeting on the third floor at 101 North Main street. The social club was organized years ago by several Independence men. The President has not had a chance to visit the club, of which he is a member, since 1946.
Post officers installed:
Don R. Haney, first vice-commander; Verne F. Jenkins. second vice-commander; R. H. Nelson. adjutant; James Lewis, finance officer; William Brizendine, chaplain: John
Weeks, historian; Dexter Perry, service officer; Oscar Morrman. sergent at arms, and Earl O. Roby, trusty.
John Gillam is the outgoing commander.
Auxiliary officers Installed:
Mrs. Leona Seamands, president; Mrs. Flora Luther, first vice-president: Mrs. Mabel Moody, second vice-president; Mrs. Maude Abel. secretary; Mrs. Irene Dyball, treasurer; Mrs. Violet Gray. historian; Mrs. Mary Kresget. sergeant at arms, and Mrs. Effie Burgess, chaplain.
Happy Birthday and Best Wishes" to all 76 members whose birthdays are in FEBRUARY. One at 91. The youngest member at 36.
FREEDOM IS NOT FREE
Welcome
WELCOME NEW POST 21 MEMBERS:
KENNETH W HIX, JOHN C MARTIN,
WILLIAM C SMITH & GLENN E TYLER
WELCOME TRANSFERS TO POST 21:
ALLEN B BAGSHAW, ARTHUR H BELL, RON J BROOKS,
GARY L CHRISTOPHER, DONALD D EAGER, JERRY W EVANS,
CHARLES L FROST, DAVID A JONES, DONALD M KIRBY,
CARL J LATERRA, THOMAS R MILLS, PAUL L PENNER,
LEON V RUPERT, MARTIN M SABAN, GEORGE E SCARBOROUGH, HOWARD R SKELTON, BRIAN J SMITH, ROBERT C SMITH,
STEVEN M STRAWN, CARL N TATE
Ladies Auxiliary New Members, Transfers & Deaths
Welcome New Members
Beverly A. Banks, Katie B. Ramos, Carolyn J. Tyler,
Sharon Floyd, Bonnie L. Jones
TRANSFERS
RoseAnna J. Scarborough
For those who would like to read the news regarding World & U.S. Events, Economics, Sports, Entertainment, and science in the year they were born, go to born at http://www.infoplease.com/yearbyyear.html and click on that year.
AK: Sen. Begich
AL: Rep Rogers | Sen. Sessions
AR: Rep. Griffin
AZ: Sen. McCain
CA: Rep. Davis | Rep. Hunter | Rep. McKeon | Rep. Sanchez
CO: Sen. Udall
CT: Rep: Courtney | Sen. Blumbenthal | Sen. Lieberman
FL: Rep. Miller | Rep. Rooney | Rep. West
GA: Sen. Chambliss
GU: Rep: Bordallo
HI: Sen. Akaka
IA: Rep: Loebsack
IL: Rep. Schilling
MA: Rep: Tsongas | Sen. Brown
MD: Rep. Bartlett
ME: Rep: Pingree
ME: Sen. Collins
MI: Sen. Levin
MN: Rep. Kline
MO: Rep. Akin | Sen. McCaskill
MS: Sen. Wicker (R-Mississippi)
NC: Rep. McIntyre | Sen. Hagan
NE: Sen. Nelson
NH: Sen. Shaheen | Sen. Ayotte
NJ: Rep. Andrews | Rep. LoBiondo
NY: Sen. Gillibrand
OH: Rep. Turner | Sen. Portman
OK: Sen. Inhofe
PA: Rep. Shuster
RI: Rep. Langevin | Sen. Reed
SC: Sen. Graham
TN: Rep. Cooper
TX: Rep. Conaway | Rep. Reyes | Rep. Thornberry | Sen. Cornyn (R-Texas).
VA: Rep. Forbes | Rep. Wittman | Sen. Webb
WA: Rep. Larsen | Rep. Smith
WV: Sen. Manchin
[Source: RAO Bulletin Editor Dec 2011 ++]
Sick Call
Donald "Doc" Bonen, Vern Smith
Call the Post at (816) 373-0221 to report any illness.
TAPS
BILL BEATIE, CLYDE W DOWNEY, MYRON T HERRICK,
MURRAY D LEMMON, ROY G PECK,
JAMES D STEVENSON, PAUL C TURNQUIST
With reverence, we commit these, our comrades, to the
Post Everlasting
EACH MONTH AT 7:00 PM
AUXILIARY
UNIT 21 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING 3RD WEDNESDAY
EACH MONTH AT 6:30
PM
Doors Open - 6:00 PM
Beverage & Snack Bars Open -6:00 PM
Dance time - 8:00 PM - Admission, $ 6.00
Saturday, February 4th Dixie Cadillacs
Saturday, February 11th Reddymen
Saturday, February 18th Sweetwater
Saturday, February 25th Reddymen
IF WISHES WERE HORSES BEGGERS WOULD RIDE
Compliments of a Legionnaire
Click Below for
the menu in a
printable
Calendar Format
FOOD SERVICE MENUS FOR FEBRUARY
Monday 5:00 till 7:00 p.m.
2/6 Pork Tenderloin, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Corn, & Dinner Roll $7.50
2/13 Three pieces Fried Chicken, Baked Potato, Green Beans and a Dinner Roll $7.50
2/20 Catfish Fillets, Great Northern Beans, Fried Potatoes, and Cornbread $7.50
2/27 Roast Beef, Potatoes & Carrots in Gravy & a Roll $7.50
ABOVE MEALS INCLUDE SALAD BAR
Tuesday 5:00 till 7:00 p.m.
2/7 Meatball Sandwich with Fries $6.00
2/14 Fried Shrimp, Macaroni & Cheese, Slaw, Wheat Dinner Roll & Valentine Cookies $7.00
2/21 Open Face Hot Turkey Sandwich with Mashed
Potatoes & Gravy
and Cranberry Sauce
$6.50
2/28 Creamy Potato Soup, Chicken Salad on Croissant& Strawberries $6.50
SNACK BAR MENU ALSO AVAILABLE MONDAYS & TUESDAYS
Wednesday 5:00 till 7:00 P.M.
2/1 TACO BUFFET:
All you care to eat-build your own tacos, Nachos,
refried beans, taco salads &
chili dogs.
$6.00 Per Person
Thursday 5:00 till 7:00 P.M.
2/23 TACO BUFFET:
All you care to eat-build your own tacos, Nachos,
refried beans, taco salads &
chili dogs.
$6.00 Per Person
Friday 5:00 till 7:00 P.M.
2/3 STEAK
NIGHT: 8oz KC Strip Steak $9.50, Shrimp $8.50, 3 Piece Fried
Chicken $7.00.
Each meal includes Baked Potato or Fries, Salad Bar & Dinner Rolls
Saturday 7:30 A.M. till 9:00 A.M.
2/11
BREAKFAST IN THE MAIN HALL Buffet to include Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Potatoes,Corned Beef Hash, Grits, Biscuits & Gravy, Juice & Coffee $5.50
Superbowl Sunday, February 5, 2012
Party in the Lounge begins One Hour prior to kickoff. All you
Care to eat buffet with lots of great foods. $6.00 Per Person
SNACK BAR MENU
| SANDWICHES | SWEET TREATS | |||
| HAMBURGER | $3.50 | PIE | $2.00 | |
| CHEESEBURGER | $3.75 | COBBLER | $2.00 | |
| TENDERLOIN | $4.25 | ICE CREAM (1 DIP) | $1.25 | |
| CHICKEN BREAST | $3.75 | ICE CREAM (2 DIPS) | $2.50 | |
| FISH | $3.50 | CHOCOLATE SYRUP | $0.25 | |
| COUNTRY FRIED STEAK | $3.75 | DRUMSTICK | $1.25 | |
| ITALIAN STEAK | $3.50 | HEATH BAR | $1.25 | |
| HOT DOG | $2.25 | BUTTERFINGER BAR | $1.25 | |
| CHILI DOG | $3.00 | |||
| DELI SANDWICH | $2.75 | BEVERAGES | ||
| FINGER FARE | CANNED POP | $1.25 | ||
| ICED TEA | $1.00 | |||
| FRENCH FRIES | $1.25 | HOT TEA | $1.00 | |
| CHICKEN TENDERS | $4.25 | LEMONADE | $1.00 | |
| EXTRA CHICKEN TENDER | $1.50 | SMALL COFFEE | $0.50 | |
| OKRA | $3.00 | LARGE COFFEE | $1.00 | |
| MUSHROOMS | $3.00 | HOT CHOCOLATE - SMALL | $0.75 | |
| ONION RINGS | $2.50 | HOT CHOCOLATE - LARGE | $1.50 | |
| POPPERS | $3.00 | CAPPUCINO - SMALL | $1.25 | |
| ZUCCHINI | $3.50 | CAPPUCINO - LARGE | $2.00 | |
| CAULIFLOWER | $3.50 | |||
| CHEESE STICKS | $3.50 | |||
| NACHOS & CHEESE | $2.50 | OTHER GOOD STUFF | ||
| SIDE OF NACHO CHEESE | $0.50 | |||
| POTATO SALAD | $1.25 | POTATO CHIPS | $0.75 | |
| COLE SLAW | $1.25 | CANDY BARS | $0.75 | |
| POPCORN | $0.75 | PEANUTS | $1.00 | |
| MIXED NUTS | $1.50 |
HOW TO BE A PAID-UP-FOR-LIFE AMERICAN LEGION MEMBER
Any existing member of The American Legion, in good standing, can apply for PUFL Membership, providing the member’s post is in a department that participates in the National Paid-Up-For-Life (PUFL) Membership Plan. (The Department of Kansas does not participate since it maintains its own plan.) To be in good standing, the member must have a valid membership card for the current year. After January 1, a member is delinquent if dues for the current year are not paid, and would need to pay current dues before being eligible to purchase a PUFL. Should a PUFL member hold membership in a post whose charter has been canceled and the member is unable to effect a transfer, then the unused portion of the original fee will be refunded. The same will apply in the case of a member whose membership has been permanently revoked by the post. Except as stated, no refunds of PUFL membership fees will be made.
COST OF A PAID-UP-FOR-LIFE MEMBERSHIP
A PUFL membership is based on two factors - the member’s age at the time of purchase and the total dues of the post at the same time. The total dues of the post include the department and national per capitas and the amount of the annual dues retained by the post. The dues amount used to compute the cost may NOT be less than the sum of the department and national per capitas combined. The chart below shows the monthly payment for a PUFL Membership for any age and for most post dues. Pick out your age group (your age at last birthday) then find your post dues in the left-hand column and follow that line across to your age column to find the cost. For example, if the member’s current dues are $35.00 and is 67 years old, the monthly payment would be $20.56. If the member prefers to pay in full, the total fee would be $740.00 (36 months x $20.56 rounded to the nearest dollar).
A copy of the member’s separation form (i.e. DD214) or current active duty military ID must be attached to the completed application; if neither is available, a copy of the member’s current driver’s license may be accepted. The PUFL application will not be accepted without the appropriate documentation.
Home Depot - Offers a 10 percent discount to all Veterans during Veterans Day, Memorial Day and Independence Day.
Lowe’s - All veterans receive the 10-percent discount on Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. The offer is available in stores only and is limited to in-stock and special-order purchases of up to $5,000.
Home Depot - Offers a 10 percent discount (up to a $500 maximum) to all active military, reserve, retired or disabled veterans and their family members with a valid military ID.
Lowe’s - Lowe‘s offers a year-round 10 percent discount offer for all active duty, National Guard and Reserve, retirees and disabled Servicemembers and their immediate families. The discount is available on in-stock and special-order purchases of up to $5,000. The offer can‘t be used on sales at Lowes, previous sales or on sales of services or gift cards. You must present a valid military I.D. card to receive the discount.
Military.com Terry Howell article 9 Oct 2011 ++]
The American legion
Department of Missouri
Invites all members of
Active Duty Military, Reserves and National Guard to Join The American Legion during the Month of December for the Low Price of $13.50
If you sign up a new member, this month, that is presently serving in the Military....... you can process his or her 2012 membership, through the Department for just the National Per-Capita cost.
Don't miss this chance to reward the members of our Military with this low price for membership in the World's Largest Veterans Service Organization.
"Thank Them for Serving"
When you send in their card please indicate (on
the card) that they are a
"2012 Yellow Ribbon Member"
Wade F. Prosser
Department Adjutant
Zone Oratorical will be held at Post 359
in
St. Joe on 29 Jan.2012, at 2:00 p.m.
Snow day 5 Feb. 2012, 3:oo p.m.
George Hill
Zone 2 Vice Commander
Dear Legion Family
Please spread the word regarding this job listing and please advise everyone that we have a JOBS link on our Website homepage at www.missourilegion.org We will be posting jobs as we get them.
Wade F. Prosser
Department Adjutant
Help plan for tomorrow -
Make a charitable bequest to Tirey J. Ford Post 21 through your will - it will be greatly appreciated.
The Bingo Games are vital to the fiscal
stability of our Post and Auxiliary.
Please tell your friends and relatives who may not know of our bingo
games you can make new friends and perhaps meet old ones and have
the satisfaction of knowing you are contributing to the upkeep of
the Post and helping to support many organizations that we make
donations to.
MPORTANT MESSAGE FROM NATIONAL PERSONNEL RECORDS CENTER
The new address for the National Personnel Records Center is:
National Personnel Records Center
1 Archives Drive
St Louis, MO 63138-1002 USAWEB SITE TO OBTAIN DD-214
http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/
Adjutant Post 2
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POST 21 BASEBALL
Take me out to the ballgame. That is Post 21 baseball. The baseball season is here and if you are interested in purchasing any Post 21 baseball logo shirts, please stop by the business office. Prices range from $10.00 - $25.00.
AMERICAN LEGION BAND
The American Legion Band is gearing up for its
2011 season and will begin rehearsing in early March. If you play a
woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument and are interested in
playing with us, please contact the Conductor, Heather Pickett, at
816-468-5352 or hmp71@yahoo.com.
Inquires from all Legion family musicians are welcome! The band is
also seeking Legionnaires to serve as members of the band's color
guard unit. Please contact our color guard Commander, Russ Bohm,
at 816-792-2908, for more information.
Thanks for supporting the band and helping us
promote Post 21
out in the community.
AMERICAN LEGION BAND OF GREATER
KANSAS CITY
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Use these TV stations for closings of Post 21 activities.
Closing information is broadcast and posted online on NBC Action News (channel 41), 38 The Spot (channel 38),
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DoD expands Purple Heart eligibility to POWs
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PRESIDENTIAL MEMORIAL CERTIFICATE
A Presidential Memorial Certificate is available to honor the memory of honorably discharged deceased veterans. This is an engraved paper certificate, signed by the current President, and expressing the country's grateful recognition of the veteran's service in the United States Armed Forces. Eligibility for this award includes the deceased veteran's next of kin and loved ones. More than one certificate may be provided, if desired.
You may apply for a Memorial Certificate in person at any VA regional office, or by U.S. Mail only. Requests cannot be sent via e-mail. There is no form to use when requesting the certificate. Include your mailing address with your request and a copy of the veteran's discharge documents.
For further assistance, contact Ron Mc Bee,
Department Service Officer, at (816) 922-2833.
ALUMINUM CANS FOR LEGION BASEBALL
BE A HERO ------- RECYCLE
Post 21 recycles aluminum cans for the American Legion Post 21 Baseball Team.
Need help with the VA?
If you have any problems with your VA Claim, contact your VA AL Service Officer @ VA Medical Center, Ron McBee,
(816) 922-2883 Phone or (816) 922-3381 Fax
Hours of operation 9:00 - 3:00 PM M-F
Don't forget to
notify the Post if you have a change of address - Newsletters will
not be forwarded
State of Missouri Vietnam War Medallion Program Request Copies of Military
Personnel Records On-Line
***** Alert *****
From: Wheeler, Daniel S. [mailto:d.wheeler@legion.org]
Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 1:55 PM
To: All Legion Leadership
Subject: FW: New Organizations for November
Importance: High
Several departments received the following announcement. Please be
advised that the firm advertised below has no license agreement with
The American Legion; has no permission to use our trademarks; has
previously been advised to “cease and desist”; and The American
Legion is currently pursuing legal action to force the firm to
discontinue using our trademark.
Post 21 and Auxiliary Unit 21 Executive Committee meetings:
3rd Wednesday each month at 6:30 PM
Post open Mon-Fri: 9:00 A.M. until Lounge is closed.
Lounge Hours
Monday - Saturday 2:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.Sunday - 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 12 THE LOUNGE WILL BE CLOSED ON SUNDAYS
Main hall and rooms available for private and public events.
For applicable charges, call the office at (816) 373-0221.
Please schedule all parties/ events for the
Lounge and Main Hall through the office.
Volunteer HELP WANTED
- See Dennis Mooney
A public service from the Adjutant's Office
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
On two occasions I've been asked about information on the $1,000 No Cost To You Accident Insurance.
The persons needed to know how and where to make the claim. So I started digging in my papers at home.
Cut this out and put it in with your important papers.
LEGIONNAIRE INSURANCE TRUST PROGRAM
Administered by A.G. I. A., Inc.
P.O. Box 21208
Santa Barbara, CA 93121-9947
1-800-235-6943
Note: At age 70 the payout is cut in half $500
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