Post 21 News 

07/07/08

July 2008

 

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       FROM THE POST COMMANDER.........

                                     ....Mike Sweeney, Post Commander

"Onward & Upward"

Post 21, 2007 - 2008 Motto

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MINUTES OF THE JUNE POST MEETING

Commander Mike Sweeney called the regular monthly
meeting of the Tirey J. Ford Post #21 to order at 7:35 PM,
June 5, 2008, at the Post Home. Commander Sweeney
conducted the opening ritual.
• Adjutant Ed Murray made roll call of officers in
attendance. There were 11 officers, 52 members
present.
• The Finance Officer gave the finance report.
• The May 2008 Executive Committee meeting minutes
were not read because the Adjutant left them in the
office. They will be read at the August meeting.
• Bingo Chairman read the Bingo report.
• Dance Chairman read his report.
• Cadet Patrol Chairman reported that the cadets were at
the Missouri Highway Patrol training this week.
• New members and guests were recognized.
• Applications for new members and transfers that had
been received since May-June were read and approved.
(Names printed elsewhere in this newsletter.)
• The Adjutant read correspondence from two participants
of the Truman Days celebration and one business.
• State Convention in Jefferson City is July 10-13. Get
your reservations in now.
• Voting for the position of First Vice was held prior to the
start of the meeting. The final count was Gary Pace
with 43 to Farrell Morrow 17.
• Installation of officers will be held on July 25, 2008.
• There will be no meeting in July because of the State
Convention and the Installation of officers.
• Commander Sweeney made his final speech as
Commander.
Closing ritual was conducted by Commander Mike Sweeney
and meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M. Next regular meeting
scheduled for August 7, 2008 at the Post Home.
.................Ed Murray, Adjutant

AUXILIARY NEWS  

Our new officers will be elected at the June meeting. The
following officers were nominated for the 2008-2009 year:

President--Betty Manselle-Brown
Vice-President--Dorothy Ballew
Secretary-Marsha Mooney
Treasurer--Bonnie Sweeney
Chaplain--Suzanne Holcomb
Historian--Sharon Grotjan
Sergeant-at-Arms--Joanne Rocker

I would like to thank all the members of the Auxiliary who
have helped make this year successful and I hope to see a
large turnout at the June meeting.

Thank you for all your support.
                                                                   .........Marsha Mooney, President

SAL NEWS

Post 21 First Annual
Independence Day Picnic

JULY 4, 2008

BARBECUE, CAR SHOW, GAMES FOR CHILDREN
STARTING AT 11:00 AM,

MUSIC BY THE REDDYMEN 2:00 PM TILL 6:00 PM

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Beverage & Snack Bars Open -6:00 PM
Dance time - 8:00 PM - Admission, $ 5.00

Post open Mon-Fri: 9:00 A.M. until Lounge is closed
Saturday 2PM - 9PM
Sunday 2PM - 7PM

New Lounge Hours

Monday 2PM - 10PM
Tuesday - Saturday 2PM - 9PM
Sunday 2PM - 7PM

Holiday Hours

Easter  - Bar Closed
Thanksgiving Eve - Bar Closed 8PM
                                                         (unless four or more customers)
Thanksgiving Day - Bar Closed
Christmas Eve - Bar Closed 7PM
                                                  (unless four or more customers)
Christmas Eve - Bar Closed
New Years Eve - Bar Closed 8PM
New Years Day - Bar Open 4PM to 10PM
                                                    (If less than four customers, close at 7PM)
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.

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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.

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