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THE AMERICAN LEGION
TIREY J. FORD POST 21


 16701 E. 40 HIGHWAY
 INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-
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Dear Fellow Legionaires;

I want to remind all that there will be no Post meeting in July due to the State Convention and installation of Post Officers July 23rd. I hope to see a good turnout of Post 21 members for both events. The Convention starts July 8th and goes through July 11th.

This will be my last newsletter article and I want to take the opportunity to thank all of you for the support during my term as Post Commander. Its been an honor and a privilege to serve. Mike Sweeney will be the incoming Post Commander. He’s been there before. He deserves all the support you as members can provide him.

The drawing for the Commemorative Department of Missouri Rifle will be conducted on installation evening, July 23rd, so those of you who have

not purchased you tickets, you still have time,

Again, I want to thank the Post 21 members for their support.

GOD BLESS AMERICA AND WATCH OVER OUR TROOPS IN HARMS WAY
                                                            .......Gary Pace, Commander

 

 

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MINUTES OF REGULAR POST

MONTHLY MEETING

June 3, 2010

Commander Gary Pace called the regular monthly meeting of the Tirey J. Ford Post 21 to order at 7:35 PM, June 3, 2010, at the Post Home. Commander Pace conducted the opening ritual.

· Chaplin Norm D’Angelo gave opening prayer.

· The Adjutant made roll call of officers in attendance. There were 10 officers, 33 members present.

· Finance Officer Mike Sweeney gave the finance report. It was approved. The report may be viewed on the bulletin board in the lounge.

· The Adjutant read the May Executive Committee meeting minutes.

· Service officer Stephanie Delpit gave her report of sick call and deceased members.

· Meeting minutes from last month were approved as printed in the June newsletter.

· Bingo chairman Les Neal, read the bingo report.

· Commander Pace read the dance report. The dances are doing well.

· New members were recognized.

· Applications for new members and transfers that had been received since the 1st of May were read.

· Commander Pace read the names of the new post officers for the 2010-2011 year.

· Closing prayer

Commander Pace conducted the closing ritual; meeting was adjourned at 7:55 P.M. Next regular meeting scheduled for August 5th , 2010 at the Post Home.

                          ....Ed Murray, Post Adjutant


FROM THE ADJUTANTS DESK

NO MEETING IN JULY

The dues for 2011are $35.00.

Remember the rule. No new member applications without DD-214 and dues money. I don't have time to call a stranger and ask him for money and or paper work.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS (ALR)

The weather for our June 3rd meeting was finally "riding weather" and we had a good turnout. We introduced three new riders to their first meeting. Our membership is now 40+ however we still need a few good riders. If you are a member or eligible to become a member of the American Legion, Axillary or SAL and own/ride a motorcycle you can become an American Legion Rider. Applications are available at the Post or contact a member, who will be happy to walk you through the process.

The June meeting was held in our recently acquired meeting room. This meeting room was made available to us by Commander Pace and Commander elect Sweeney. We very much appreciate and thank them for this.

ALR Chapter 21 has participated in several Patriot Guard missions so far this month. Among them were Carl Utter - WWII and member of Post 21. Firefighter John Glaser - Shawnee Fire Dept. who lost his life while preforming his duty. Col, John Mchugh - KIA in Afghanistan. Kenneth Trigg - WWII & Korea. Albert Verdusco - WWII. And the dedication of a section of 69 Highway, to CWO Matthew Kelley in Cameron Mo.

I would remind you that the more you put into the ALR, the more you will get in return, active participation is encouraged. if you have an idea for a ride of any type, contact our Ride Captain, Dennis Mooney.

The ALR email list has been updated and should include all members who have email. If you belong to the ALR and are not receiving emails please contact me .

Although the Post will not have a meeting in July, The ALR will have their regular meeting on Thursday July 1st, 6pm, unless otherwise notified.

The riding season is here, so get out and ride safe. Remember cars and trucks are bigger than we are so "LOOK OUT" for them, do not depend on them to look out for you.

Submitted by………………..  Jerry Price, Director

Post 21 ALR Page 8/31/2009
  Fellow Legionnaires and Family: Once again I have the sad duty to announce that we will close the Post on all Sundays in JULY and AUGUST. This was brought about due to the low sales in the Lounge. The Lounge will again open on Sundays in September. The House Committee voted three (3) to (1) for the decision. I know that we are a Veterans Organization and that we should be open, however, sometime the ole mighty dollar (or the lack of) talks to us.

Mike Sweeney; Chairman, House Committee.

 

AUXILIARY NEWS  

Officers for 2010-2011 were elected at the June meeting, they are:

President-Marsha Mooney

Vice-President-Dorothy Balllew

Secretary-Linda Mitchell

Treasurer-Bonnie Sweeney

Chaplain-Fran Meyers

Historian-Maxine Strobel

Sgt-at-Arms-Judy Nash

As we look forward to the new year I would like to thank all the many volunteers who make the things that we do possible. If it wasn’t for our members participation the support we give to our Veterans, communities and charities would not be possible. Our volunteers are our most important members. It doesn’t matter who is an officer if we cannot count on our members to make our work possible. Let’s try to make the upcoming year one of our most successful yet but we will need your help. If you haven’t served on a committee please consider doing so, new ideas are always welcome.

The Installation Dinner will be July 17th, it would be nice if we had a good turnout. There will be entertainment in the lounge after the Installation and dinner. State Convention will be July 9,10 and 11. If you haven’t signed the delegate list we can still sign you up at Jefferson City, attending the Convention helps you understand the different programs the Auxiliary has and a chance to hear new ideas from other Units across the State. I would personally encourage your attendance if you want to learn more about our organization.

See you at the August meeting.
                                                    …Marsha Mooney, President

 

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS FOR 2010-2011

The Installation of Officers ceremony and dinner will be held on Friday, July 23, 2010. All members and their guests are invited to attend. The festivities will take place in the main hall beginning with hors d’oeuvres and social hour at 5:30 P.M. A buffet dinner to include Fried Chicken, Baked Ham, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Slaw, Assorted Rolls and Cake will be served at 6:30 P.M. The cost is $8.50 per person and may be paid in advance or at the door. Reservations must be made by July 17th. Please see our Building Manager (Pam Bybee) to make your reservation or call her at 373-0221. We will also have a sign up sheet in the Post Lounge for you to make your reservation on.

After dinner, Post 21 Commander Gary Pace will introduce Lynn Dorrell, our Missouri Department Commander, who will draw and announce the winner’s name of the Proof Edition of the Hartford Winchester Model 92 45 Cal Rifle that Post 21 has been selling raffle tickets for.

Our Master of Ceremonies for the Installation of Officers will be Clark Pointer, Past Department Commander. Post 21 Commander, Gary Pace will install the SAL officers for 2010-2011. Roberta Pointer, Past Dept President, will install the Unit 21 2010-2011 Auxiliary Officers with Ruth Voyles, Treasurer Unit 359, being the installing Sgt-At-Arms. MO Dept Commander, Lynn Dorrell will install the Post 21 Officers for 2010-2011 with David Voyles, Past Dept Commander and Past NEC being the installing Sgt-At-Arms.

Following the Installation Ceremonies, everyone is invited to the Lounge where entertainment will be provided by Barbie Daum. Please come out and enjoy the evening.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION NEWS

SAL Squadron Officers voting results were read at our meeting June 3,

Commander, Kent Groom

Adjutant, Chad Taylor

Vice Commander, John Winfield

Finance, Jim Coldwell

Chaplain, Ed Richardson

Sergeant-at-arms, John J. Williams

Historian, Bill Taylor

Constitution and By-laws were accepted.

Sons of the American Legion State Convention 2010, July 10 & 11, 8:30 am. It will be at the Capitol Plaza Hotel and Convention Center, 415 W. McCarthy, Jefferson City, Mo.

We had the privilege of going to the VA Medical Center on the first Monday of the month to join in playing bingo with Veterans. I really had a good time, as did fellow Sons who attended.
                                        ..........Kent Groom, Commander SAL

 

   
 

ORATORICALS

"A Rising Sun"

The following is National Oratorical Contest champion Tori Beth Black’s winning oration.

A small, 3-year-old boy waddles into a bakery with his mother. Caramel candied apples and toasty chocolate muffins line the trays for all to see. The mother firmly instructs her 3-year-old not to take any of the goodies. Although the treats appealed to the boy, he obeys his mother and keeps his chubby hands to himself. The mother knew that it would be stealing if her son took one of the goodies. Ultimately, the boy did not understand the reason behind the forbidden treats; he simply knew that he could not take one.

Sadly, this story is the very relationship that many Americans have towards their own Constitution. The people of the United States of America know that a Constitution exists - some even express pride in it, but many do not know why they follow it, or even understand its purpose. Politicians, teachers, even constitutional law attorneys have all admitted that they do not fully understand and have not even read the Constitution of the United States of America. In fact, Professor Thomas Reed Powell of Harvard University has reportedly discouraged his constitutional law students from reading the document because he believes that it will "confuse their minds." This distressing revelation of the encouraged ignorance of American students has led me to research this important document and to pose the question: What exactly is the purpose of the United States Constitution?

When we reflect on this great document, many Americans think of our Founding Fathers and the legendary stories that surround them. But ladies and gentlemen, our Constitution is not the mere result of interesting stories or characters in a history hook. On the contrary, our Constitution is the result of honor, freedom, and integrity. Because of the brave men that fought and died for these freedoms, we have a successful government and a relevant constitution that we follow to this day. But the process of writing this document was not a simple one.

For just a moment, let us take a journey back into history and back to days of the Constitutional Convention, where the Constitution was eventually signed and ratified. It is May 25th, 1787. This convention is not the modern picture that we often imagine. Fifty-five tired and heated men restlessly move about in a tiny room far too small to house them all. The heat of the room has already caused several of the men to faint, but the windows are not to be touched or opened. You see, ladies and gentlemen, this convention was treason! Originally, these men were summoned to only ratify amendments to the existing law. The Articles of Confederation. But after much discussion, the amendments along with the actual Articles of Confederation were thrown out. To completely destroy the presiding government and ratify a new system, all without the consent of the people, could have been devastating. In fact, many of the renowned Founding Fathers were not even present. Edmund Randolph, John Adams, George Mason, Thomas Jefferson, even Patrick Henry. None of these men came. On bearing of this meeting. Henry even stated, "I smell a rat!"

But why did these men refuse to attend the Constitutional Convention? Why was it treason? The answer to this question lies in a dialogue between James Madison, one of the strongest supporters of the Constitution, and Thomas Jefferson, the American ambassador to France who was not even in the country when the meeting was called. Madison sent Jefferson a copy of the document, asking for his thoughts on the issue. Jefferson replied that

even though there was much good in the document, he could not support it without a Rill of Rights. This was the very reason all ot the opposing Founding Fathers refused to come or sign the document. They believed that a Bill of Rights was necessary for the freedom and liberty of the people. Just as England had taken hold of their civil rights as Englishmen, they knew that the government could later take hold of American’s civil rights unless amendments were made.

So after days of debate and discussion, a document was finally written. Following the writing of the closing words of the Constitution, an agreement was made: if the Constitution was passed, then a Bill of Rights would immediately follow to ensure that the rights of the people were indeed protected. Thus, the very purpose of the Constitution was and is to protect the rights of the people while keeping the government in check and limited.

The exact phrase "the rights of the people or of the citizens" is used over eight times in the Bill of Rights alone. In addition, two entire amendments, amendment nine and 10, specifically address the application of the rights of the people. Overall, these amendments have been more than effective. Thousands and thousands of court rulings such as, Barron v. Baltimore, Twining v. New Jersey, Palko v. Connecticut and Duncan v. Louisiana, have all depended on the Bill of Rights. The purpose of the Constitution - upholding the rights of the people - seems obvious. The Founding Fathers outlined a clear path for the government to succeed in keeping these rights. But the government is not the only aspect that must uphold the Constitution. We, as the people, are also faced with this responsibility to stand by the rights endowed to us.

William Penn, the Founding Father of Pennsylvania, once stated, "Though good laws do well, good men do better, for good laws may want good men and be abolished or evaded by ill men; but good men will never want good laws nor suffer ill ones." Penn realized that if ill men came into power, that good laws would become irrelevant. Yes, we may have a Bill of Rights that protects our freedom and liberty, but if we elect corrupt men into office, then these rights and liberties will be nullified. Sadly, we can already testify to this today! Our duty, privilege, and honor is to stay informed about our officials and vote for the deserving candidates. But this duty has not always been upheld. Following the Great Depression, poll turnouts dropped below the lowest point that researchers had ever seen. This trend continued for some decades, that is, until the past two elections. In the past two presidential elections, poll turnouts have risen and been the highest since 1968. As recent as 2000, voters’ interest in the election was only 42 percent. In contrast, the voters’ interest in 2008 was 72 percent. Interest alone rose 30 percent. We are on the right path, but it is our duty, as citizens of this nation to march forward. Samuel Adams explained our duty by stating, "He therefore is the truest friend to the liberty of his country who tries most to promote its virtue, and who, so far as his power and influence extend, will not suffer a man to be chosen into any office of power and trust who is not a wise and virtuous man."

Are you a friend to liberty? Will you fulfill your duty, a duty that should be and is a privilege? I would like to share with you ladies and gentlemen, friends, one last story of the truest friends to liberty. While the final signers of the Constitution gathered together, Benjamin Franklin sat gazing at a half sun painted on the back of George Washington’s chair. After several minutes, he finally turned to his peers and sighed, "I have often and often, in the course of the session, looked at that behind the President, without being able to tell whether it was rising or setting; but now at length, I have the happiness to know, that it is a rising, and not a setting sun." Franklin understood that even though the battle was tough and at times seemingly impossible, a positive beginning for our nation lay in the future. As the citizens of the greatest nation in the world, we have seen the rays of this rising sunbeam upon us. And in fulfilling our duty, upholding our rights, we have the opportunity to gaze upon this shining sun for years and years to come!

Once again, the level of competition ranked high for the 2010 American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program, "a constitutional speech contest." There were53 contestants representing each Legion department. Torie Beth Black, a home-schooled high-school junior from Iva, SC. was crowned the 73rd champion

Source: Cameran Erny, The American Legion Dispatch

 

 

Legionnaire Days at The K

Oakland A’s Vs. Kansas City Royals July 17th at 6:10 pm

The American Legion is teaming up with the Kansas City Royals to invite you to Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, May 15, 2010, when the Chicago White Sox come to town during our Salute to Armed Forces Day as well as Saturday July 17th vs, the Oakland A’s for the official Legionnaire Days at The K!

Tickets will be offered at a special rate for members, families, and supporters of the American Legion with a portion of each purchase going back to the American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund as well as the Kansas Veterans Affairs Fund to assist veterans and their families.

Join us at Kauffman Stadium during the summer to honor our uniformed heroes and assist their cause!

Section Regular Price Your Price

Field Box $33.00 $22.00

Field Plaza $26.00 $18.00

View Box $18.00 $13.00


Adj. Post 21

  Just a reminder, the 2011 dues notices will be arriving at you house around the end of June. Please renew by the date stated at the upper right hand corner of the notice. Otherwise you will receive another notice in October and so on.

                                                                                                         Adj. Post 21

 
 

Federal Tax Law Changes Update 01: Many of the tax breaks in recent tax-relief bills were designed to be phased in over a number of years, or are indexed to inflation. To help you determine how these tax laws affect your long-term plans, the following explains the changes scheduled to come into effect in 2010 through 2017.

Estate Tax Repealed - The federal estate tax is scheduled to be eliminated for estates of individuals who die in 2010. It is expected that Congress will act to keep the tax alive.

Roth IRA Conversions - Starting in 2010, individuals with more than $100,000 of modified Adjusted Gross Income are free to switch a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. For conversions in 2010, taxpayers can spread the tax due over two years. Half the tax will be due in 2011, and the remaining half will be payable in 2012. Removing the limit on conversions effectively eliminates the income limit on contributions to Roth IRAs. A taxpayer with income too high to use a Roth will be able to contribute to a traditional IRA (which does not have income limits for contributions) and immediately convert to a Roth.

Domestic Production Activities Deduction - In 2010, this deduction increases to nine percent of qualifying business net income. This deduction applies to businesses engaged in construction, engineering or architectural services, film production, or the lease, rental or sale of equipment you manufactured. However, the rate remains 6% for oil and gas companies.

State and Local Sales Tax Deduction - The opportunity for itemizers to choose to deduct their state sales tax payments instead of deducting their state and local income taxes ends after 2009, unless Congress acts to extend it.

Educators’ Deduction - This deduction for up to $250 of classroom supplies purchased by educators lapses after 2009, unless Congress acts to extend it.

Nontaxable Combat Pay Allowed for Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) - The election to include nontaxable combat pay in the calculation of earned income for the Earned Income Tax Credit is not available after 2009, unless Congress acts to extend it.

Tuition and Fees Deduction - The deduction for up to $4,000 of college tuition and fees expires after 2009, unless Congress acts to extend it.

Direct Donations of IRAs to Charity - Beginning in 2010, the opportunity for IRA owners age 70½ to directly donate part of their IRA balance to charity will disappear, unless Congress acts to extend it.

Additional Standard Deduction for Property Taxes - Starting in 2010, non-itemizers will no longer be allowed to increase their standard deduction by up to $1,000 of property taxes paid, unless Congress acts to extend this break.

Limits on Deducting Farm Losses - Beginning in 2010, the amount of farm losses you can enter to offset nonfarm income is capped at the greater of $300,000 or your net farm income over the past five years. But this limit will apply only if you get federal farm payments or Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) loans. You can take suspended losses in later years. The caps will also apply to partners and S firm owners.

Exemptions for the Alternative Minimum Tax - For 2010, the exemption levels drop to $45,000 for married filing jointly, $33,750 for singles and heads of household, and $22,500 for married couples filing separately. Congress is likely to act in 2009 to prevent this from happening. Otherwise, more than 20 million filers will be added to the AMT rolls.

Partial Exclusion for Unemployment Benefits - For 2010, the first $2,400 of unemployment benefits you receive is no longer tax-free.

Sales Tax Deduction for New Vehicles - Beginning in 2010, buyers of new vehicles no longer get a tax benefit for sales tax paid on new vehicles, unless they itemize and elect to deduct sales taxes instead of state income taxes.

[Source: Military.com Taxes Jan 2010 ++]

Adj. Post 21

 

 
 

Welcome

NEW MEMBERS:

 

PATRICK BATTEN, LESTER K COTHRON,

JACK FERNANDEZ, DONALD L LEMING


TRANSFERS:

GREGORY A DAVIDSON, WARREN C GOODALL, 
HAROLD D KNIPP


Sick Call

   

Elton J Haralson, Larry Karman,

William L Sigman, Ron Stewart

Call Stephanie Delpit at (816) 373-0221
to report any illness. 


TAPS

Marvin Baker, Joe J Cox, Eugene Herman,

Glen A King, Gaylord Lotts, William R Martin,

Harold F Mitchell, Charles R Richards,

Kenneth V Trigg, Carl D Utter

With reverence, we commit these, our comrades, to the
Post Everlasting 

   
 

POST EVENTS FOR JULY
 

POST MEETING - NO MEETING

AUXILIARY MEETING - NO MEETING

STEAK NIGHT - NO STEAK NIGHT

BREAKFAST BUFFET - NO BREAKFAST BUFFET

TACO NIGHT - Wed. July 7th 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.

TACO NIGHT - Thur. July 22nd 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS & DINNER JULY 23, 2010

DANCES - Five Saturday nights in July - See Page 6

BINGO - Mondays & Tuesdays at 6:30 PM-Doors and
Snack Bar open 4:00 PM.


   
 

Doors Open - 6:00 PM
Beverage & Snack Bars Open -6:00 PM
Dance time - 8:00 PM - Admission, $ 6.00

Saturday, July 3rd Ed Smith, Big Band

Saturday, July 10th The Reddymen, Country & Western

Saturday, July 17th The Rangers, Country & Western

Saturday, July 24th The Reddymen, Country & Western

Saturday, July 31st   Sweetwater, Country & Western



   

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 FOOD SERVICE MENUS FOR JUNE

Monday 5:00 till 7:00 p.m.
 

7/5   Fried Chicken, Potato Salad, Baked Beans & Roll          $7.00

7/12 Catfish Fillets, Slaw, Cottage Fries & Hush Puppies      $7.00

7/19 Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, CA Vegetable
Blend & Roll                                                                           $7.00

7/26 Brisket, Potato Salad, Corn & Roll                                 $7.00

ABOVE MEALS INCLUDE SALAD BAR


Tuesday 5:00 till 7:00 p.m.
 

7/6    Bratwurst with or without Sauerkraut & Chips               $5.00

7/13  Spaghetti & Meatballs & Garlic Bread                            $5.00

7/20  Smothered Hamburger Steak, Mashed Potatoes &
        Gravy, Green Beans & Roll                                             $6.00

7/27  Bacon Cheeseburger & Fries                                        $5.00


Wednesday 5:00 till 7:00 p.m.

7/7  Taco Night: Tacos $1.50, Burrito or Taco Salad $3.50,
       Rice or Beans $1.00, Nachos & Cheese $2.50,
       Hot Dog & Chips $3.00


Thursday 5:00 till 7:00 p.m.

7/22  Taco Night: Tacos $1.50, Burrito or Taco Salad $3.50,
         Rice or Beans $1.00, Nachos & Cheese $2.50,
         Hot Dog & Chips $3.00

Friday 5:00 till 7:00 P.M.

7/16   Grilling Time Buffet to include Hamburgers &
          Hot Dogs, Potato Chips, Mac & Cheese,
          Veggies, Etc.                                                      $6.00
Dance to the music and enjoy Chuck & Kevin's tunes from
7:00 P.M. until 10:00 P.M.

JULY 23, 2010 - INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS & DINNER

Buffet to include Fried Chicken, Baked Ham, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Slaw, Rolls & Cake

$8.50 RESERVATIONS PLEASE BY JULY 17TH

Social Hour in the main hall begins at 5:30 PM with appetizers. Dinner follows at 6:30 PM.

Installation of Officers for the SAL, Auxiliary and Post follows dinner.Barbie Daum will entertain in the lounge following installation.

7/30   Grilling Again KC Strip Steak or Chicken Breast,
          Baked Potato or Fries & Veggies Steak $8.50 Chicken $6.50


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  
 
   
 

Have You Heard? How to Simulate Being A Sailor
1. Buy a dumpster, paint it gray inside and out, and live in it for six months.
2. Run all the pipes and wires in your house exposed on the walls.
3. Repaint your entire house every month.
4. Renovate your bathroom. Build a wall across the middle of the bathtub and move the shower head to chest level. When you take showers, make sure you turn off the water while you soap down.
5. Put lube oil in your humidifier and set it on high.
6. Once a week, blow air up your chimney, with a leaf blower and let the wind carry the soot onto your neighbor’s house. Ignore his complaints.
7. Once a month, take all major appliances apart and reassemble them.
8. Raise the thresholds and lower the headers of your front and back doors so that you either trip or bang your head every time you pass through them.
9. Disassemble and inspect your lawnmower every week.
10. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, turn your water heater temperature up to 200 degrees. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, turn the water heater off. On Saturdays and Sundays tell your family they use too much water, so no bathing will be allowed.
11. Raise your bed to within 6 inches of the ceiling, so you can’t turn over without getting out and then getting back in.
12. Sleep on the shelf in your closet. Replace the closet door with a curtain. Have your spouse whip open the curtain about 3 hours after you go to sleep, shine a flashlight in your eyes, and say "Sorry, wrong rack."
13. Make your family qualify to operate each appliance in your house - dishwasher operator, blender technician, etc. Re-qualify every 6 months.
14. Have your neighbor come over each day at 0500, blow a whistle so loud Helen Keller could hear it, and shout "Reveille, reveille, all hands heave out and trice up."
15. Have your mother-in-law write down everything she’s going to do the following day, then have her make you stand in your back yard at 0600 while she reads it to you.
16. Submit a request chit to your father-in-law requesting permission to leave your house before 1500.
17. Empty all the garbage bins in your house and sweep the driveway three times a day, whether it needs it or not. "Now sweepers, sweepers, man your brooms, give the ship a clean sweep down fore and aft, empty all sh**cans and butt kits!")
18. Have your neighbor collect all your mail for a month, read your magazines, and randomly lose every 5th item before delivering the rest.
19. Watch no TV except for movies played in the middle of the night. Have your family vote on which movie to watch, then show a different one— the same one every night.
20. When your children are in bed, run into their room with a megaphone shouting "Now general quarters, general quarters! All hands man your battle stations!)
21. Make your family’s menu a week ahead of time without consulting the pantry or refrigerator.
22. Post a menu on the kitchen door informing your family that they are having steak for dinner. Then make them wait in line for an hour. When they finally get to the kitchen, tell them you are out of steak, but they can have dried ham or hot dogs. Repeat daily until they ignore the menu and just ask for hot dogs.
23. Bake a cake. Prop up one side of the pan so the cake bakes unevenly. Spread icing real thick to level it off.
24. Get up every night around midnight and have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on stale bread. (Midrats)
25. Set your alarm clock to go off at random during the night. At the alarm, jump up and dress as fast as you can, making sure to button your top shirt button and tuck your pants into your socks. Run out into the backyard and uncoil the garden hose.
26. Every week or so, throw your cat or dog into the pool and shout "Man overboard, port side!" Rate your family members on how fast they respond.
27. Put the headphones from your stereo on your head, but don’t plug them in. Hang a paper cup around your neck on a string. Stand in front of the stove, and speak into the paper cup, "Stove manned and ready." After an hour or so, speak into the cup again "Stove secured." Roll up the headphones and paper cup and stow them in a shoebox.
28. Make your family turn out all the lights and go to bed at 10 p.m. "Now taps, taps! Lights out! Maintain silence throughout the ship!" Then immediately have an 18-wheeler crash into your house. (For aircraft carrier sailors.)
29. Build a fire in a trash can in your garage. Loudly announce to your family, "This is a drill, this is a drill! Fire in hangar bay one!"
30. Place a podium at the end of your driveway. Have your family stand in front of the podium for 4-hour intervals. Best done when the weather is worst. January is a good time.
31. Next time there’s a bad thunderstorm in your area, find the biggest horse you can, put a two-inch mattress on his back, strap yourself to it and turn him loose in a barn for six hours. Then get up and go to work.
32. For former engineers: bring your lawn mower into the living room, and run it all day long.
33. Make coffee using eighteen scoops of budget priced coffee grounds per pot, and let the pot simmer for 5 hours before drinking.
34. Have someone under the age of ten give you a haircut with sheep shears.
35. Sew the back pockets of your jeans onto the front.
36. Add 1/3 cup of Diesel fuel to the laundry.
37. Take hourly readings on your electric and water meters.
38. Every couple of weeks, dress up in your best clothes and go to the scummiest part of town. Find the most run down, trashiest bar, and drink beer until you are hammered. Then walk all the way home.
39. Lock yourself and your family in the house for six weeks. Tell them that at the end of the 6th week you’ll take them to Disney World for liberty. At the end of the 6th week, inform them the trip to Disney World has been canceled because they need to get ready for an inspection, and it will be another week before they can leave the house.

Adj. Post 21

 
  Things you need to know-

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.


BURIAL BENEFITS

Many veterans believe that the Department of Veterans Affairs will pay for their burial.

This is a fallacy that veterans and their families sometimes discover when it is too late to make other arrangements.

A burial allowance of $300.00 and another $300.00 plot allowance is payable only if the veteran was in receipt of pension or compensation at the time of death or if the veteran dies in a VA facility. The $300.00 plot allowance will not be paid if the veteran is buried in a National Cemetery.

If the veteran dies of a service connected disability the entitlement can be as much as $2000.00. The VA will also pay for transportation to the nearest national cemetery if the death is service connected.

Every honorably discharged veteran is entitled to a flag, a headstone, a memorial certificate and burial at a national cemetery. Spouses and dependent children are also eligible for burial at the national cemeteries. Veterans are also entitled to military honors which consist of an honor guard, folding and presentation of the flag and the playing of "Taps".

The Department of Defense has expanded Purple Heart eligibility criteria, allowing prisoners of war who died in captivity to posthumously receive the award. The revised policy presumes, for service members who die in captivity as prisoners of war, that their deaths were the "result of enemy action," or the result of wounds incurred "in action with the enemy" during capture, unless compelling evidence is presented to the contrary.

The revised Purple Heart policy allows retroactive awarding of the Purple Heart to qualifying prisoners of war since Dec. 7,1941. Posthumous awards will be made to deceased U.S. service-members’ representatives, as designated by the secretary of the military branch concerned, upon application to that department.

Each department will publish application procedures and ensure they are accessible to the general public. Family members with questions may contact the services:

Army - Military Awards Branch, (703) 325-8700

Navy - Navy Personnel Command,

Retired Records Section, (314) 592-1150

Air Force - Air Force Personnel Center, (800) 616-3775

Marine Corps - Military Awards Branch, (703) 784-9340

....Ed Murray, Post 21 Adjutant


VA SPECIAL PROGRAMS:   VA has special programs for the following groups of veterans and their survivors.  For info on each refer to the website indicated:

 • Operation Enduring Freedom / Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans — Information for returning Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve service members of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF). www.oefoif.va.gov

• Disabled Veterans — Information for veterans, employers and the general public about benefits administered by VA’s Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Service. www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/index.htm

• Homeless Veterans — Information on programs and initiatives designed to help homeless veterans live as self-sufficiently and independently as possible. http://www1.va.gov/homeless

• Military Services — Information for separating service members as well as veterans. www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/milsvc

• Minority Veterans — Information on VA programs, benefits and services for minority veterans. http://www1.va.gov/centerforminorityveterans

• Survivor Benefits — Information on VA programs, benefits and services for surviving spouses and dependents of military personnel who died while in active military service and for survivors of veterans who died after active service. http://www1.va.gov/centerforminorityveterans

• Women Veterans — Information on VA benefits, services and health care specifically for women veterans. http://www1.va.gov/womenvet

• Veterans in Business — Information on business ownership and expansion opportunities, programs and resources for veterans, including service-connected disabled veterans. www.vetbiz.gov

• Accessibility — Information on accessibility issues, programs and resources. www.section508.va.gov

[Source: NAUS Weekly Update 23 Jan 09 ++]

                                                            ....Ed Murray, Post 21 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.

 

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 21baseball logo shirts, please stop by the business office. Prices range from $10.00 - $25.00.

 

AMERICAN LEGION BAND

The American Legion Band is gearng up for its 2010 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.


 

 

SHOW YOUR COLORS ..............

FLY THE FLAG!

THANK A VETERAN EVERY DAY.

TAKE TIME TO VOLUNTEER.

 

 

 

ASK NOT WHAT YOUR POST CAN DO FOR YOU

BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO FOR YOUR POST

 

Weekly Legion Update
            


Weekly Legion Update
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         RAO Bulletin
             Click on the above button

              Pending Veterans Legislation
                               Click on the above button

FY 2010 National Defense Authorization Act
                               Click on the above button

 

 

 

Post Weather Related Closings are announced on Fox 4 News(WDAF)

Also on:  

Post Weather Related Closings are also on KMBC-TV 9

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CUT THIS OUT AND PUT IT BY YOUR TV

Use these TV and radio stations for closings of Post 21 activities.  Since channel 4 hasn’t been reliable we have made some changes.

Closing information is broadcast and posted online on NBC Action News (channel 41), 38 The Spot (channel 38), all of the following radio stations (980 KMBZ, 1660 KXTR, Sports Radio 610, 99.7 The Boulevard, 98.9 The Rock, 96.5 The Buzz, 98.1 KUDL, and 106.5 The Wolf) plus they share their information with The Kansas City Star.

KMBC Channel 9 and sister station KCWE Channel 29.

Just another service from your Post 21 management

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Uniform Cap Etiquette 


DoD expands Purple Heart eligibility to POWs      
 


White House Greetings Requests

US citizens can request Presidential greetings for the following:

BABY'S BIRTH GREETING
A baby birth card will be sent within a year of the birth. Please make your request after the baby is born.

BIRTHDAY GREETING
A birthday card will be sent to individuals celebrating their 80th (or greater) birthday. Please make your request at least 6 weeks in advance of the birthday.

WEDDING GREETING
A wedding card will be sent to couples after the event. Please make your request after the wedding.

ANNIVERSARY GREETING
An anniversary card will be sent to couples who are celebrating their 50th (or greater) wedding anniversary. Please make your request at least 6 weeks in advance of the anniversary.

The White House
Attn: Greetings Office
Washington, D.C. 20502-0039


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.
 


   
 

   BE A HERO ------- RECYCLE

Post 21 recycles aluminum cans for the American Legion Post 21 Baseball Team. We need someone with a pickup truck or trailer to help Bill Nash haul the cans to the recycling center.

Please call Bill at 373-0221 if you would be willing to help with this worthwhile cause.

   
Reminder!

Need help with the VA? 
  
Contact:

The American Legion - Dept Service Officer

Office: Located at the VA Hospital in KC

Ron McBee,
(816) 922-2833 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

Click Here for a form and instructions.


Request Copies of Military
Personnel Records On-Line

 http://www.archives.gov/veterans/evetrecs/

   
 

Post 21 and Auxiliary Unit 21 Executive Committee meetings:

3rd Wednesday each month at 6:30 PM


Post  Hours

Post open Mon-Fri: 9:00 A.M. until Lounge is closed.

Lounge Hours


Monday - Saturday 2:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.
Sunday 2:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.


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 Mike Sweeney