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
02/28/10
FROM THE POST COMMANDER.........
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We had several visitors at this meeting, Julio Bambini, Vice Commander Zone two, George Scarborough, 5th District Commander who spoke to the members about membership, and Captain Dana Riegel, Company Commander of the Greater Kansas City US Army Recruiting Company. Captain Riegel spoke to us about her role and also her belief in the American Legion and its role.
Membership, we are behind for the year. I asked this question of the members present at the Post Meeting. How many of you recruited or attempted to recruit a new member over the past year? Three people responded. I asked then, how about over the past two years? One person responded. This kind of gives us a hint that we are not doing our jobs! I firmly believe that all of the Post 21 members know of at least one person that is eligible for membership. Talk to that person and let him or her know what the American Legion is all about and the benefits to them in becoming a member of Post 21. Last year we were 1768 members strong, the largest Post in Missouri. There is no reason we cannot again attain that goal and continue to set the standard high for other posts. You, the members, are the ones who can get this done. Your Post Officers cannot do it alone.
Sales for the chances of the Commemorative Rifle we are working on as a fund raiser for the Post are doing fairly well. Again, we need help from the members. Check out a book or two of tickets and help sell them.
STEP UP, VOLUNTEER, SUPPORT YOUR POST.
.......Gary Pace, Commander
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MINUTES OF REGULAR POST
MONTHLY MEETING FEBRUARY 4, 2010
Commander Gary Pace called the regular monthly meeting of the Tirey J Ford Post #21 to order at 7:35 PM, February 4, 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 8 officers, 40 members present.
• Commander Pace gave the finance report in the absence of Finance Officer Mike Sweeney. It was approved. The report may be viewed on the bulletin board in the lounge.
• The Adjutant read the January Executive Committee meeting minutes.
• The business meeting was suspended at 7:40 PM.
• Fifith District Commander George Scarbourgh gave a short talk on membership.
• Captain Dana Riegel Company Commander of the greater Kansas City US Army Recruiting Company gave a short talk. She is responsible for seven recruiting stations in the metro area.
• The business meeting resumed at 7:50 PM.
• In the absence of the Service Officer, Chaplin Norm D'Angelo gave the service officer's report.
• Committee chairperson for the Salvation Army, Monty Benz recognized the volunteer bell ringers and presented the Commander with award from the Salvation Army.
• Bingo Chairman Les Neal, read the bingo report. A Check was presented to the Post.
• Commander Pace read the dance report. The dances are doing well.
• Applications for new members and transfers that had been received since the 1st of December and January were read.
• New members were recognized.
• Constitution and By-Laws proposed changes were read and approved by a forty six to two vote.
• The Adjutant read correspondence from the Department of Missouri.
• The Commander read the activities for the month of February.
• A lady has inquired about having a WWII vet talk to seven to ten home schooled children about their experiences. They are teaching them about WWII. If you would be interested please call Commander Pace at the Post and leave a message with the office manager. Phone 816-373-0221.
• Closing prayer.
Commander Pace conducted the closing ritual; meeting was adjourned at 8:22 PM. Next regular meeting scheduled for March 4, 2010 at the Post Home.
....Ed Murray, Post Adjutant
FROM THE ADJUTANTS DESK
Thank you for your response in getting your renewals in..
Our goal is 1768 and as of this
writing we are at 1425. We are at
80.60% of our goal.
WE CAN DO IT AGAIN IN 2010!
We have 3 months left to get er done.
The dues for 2010 are $35.00.
Credit Card Charges Update:
The Federal Reserve’s new rules for credit card companies mean new credit card protections for you. Here are some key changes you should expect from your credit card company beginning on 22 FEB 2010:·
Rates, fees, and limits: Your credit card company has to tell you when they plan to increase your rate or other fees and how long it will take to pay off your balance. There can be no interest rate increase for the first year after you open an account. There are some exceptions including a late payment of more than 60 days or an introductory rate. If your credit card company does raise your interest rate after the first year, the new rate will apply to new charges you make. If you have a balance, your old interest rate will apply to that balance.·
Restrictions on over-the-limit transactions. You must tell your credit card company that you want it to allow transactions that will take you over your credit limit. Otherwise, if a transaction would take you over your limit, it may be turned down. If you do not opt-in to over-the-limit transactions and your credit card company allows one to go through, it cannot charge you an over-the-limit fee. If you opt-in to allowing transactions that take you over your credit limit, your credit card company can impose only one fee per billing cycle. You can revoke your opt-in at any time.·
Caps on high-fee cards. If your credit card company has an annual fee, the fee cannot total more than 25% of the initial credit card limit. For example, if your initial credit limit is $500, the fees for the first year cannot be more than $125. This limit does not apply to penalty fees, such as penalties for late payments.·
Protection for underage consumers. Cardholders under age 21 will need to show they are able to make payments; otherwise a cosigner may be required.·
Billing and payments. Your credit card company must mail or deliver your credit card bill at least 21 days before you payment due date. In addition, your due date must be the same date each month. The payment cut-off time cannot be earlier than 5 p.m. on the due date. If your payment due date is on a weekend or holiday (when the company does not process payments), you will have until the following business day to pay. If you make more than the minimum payment on your credit card bill, your credit card company must apply the excess amount to the balance with the highest interest rate. Finally, credit card companies can only impose interest charges on balances in the current billing cycle, thus eliminating "double-cycle" billing.Be an informed consumer and review your credit card statements and disclosures. Contact your credit card company with questions or seek guidance from a military aid society, your local military bank, credit union, or Military OneSource. For additional info on Federal Reserve’s rules refer to www.federalreserve.gov/consumerinfo/wyntk/creditcardrules.htm. [Source: NMFA Newsletter 26 Jan 2010 ++]
TSCL is highly concerned that seniors are getting put through the wringer and the situation will continue next year. Government economists predict that there may be no COLA again in 2011. Healthcare reform legislation would require even deeper cuts to Medicare Advantage and changes to Part D that would raise premiums for high-income seniors under pending healthcare reform legislation. Unlike other senior advocacy organizations, TSCL is strongly opposed to healthcare reform provisions that raise premiums, and out-of-pocket costs of beneficiaries. TSCL believes that the steep increase in healthcare costs over the past year while the CPI went down and was minus (-1.7) through September 2009 vs. September 2008 is proof that the annual method of calculating the COLA is broken and must be replaced. TSCL strongly supports new legislation that would more fairly and accurately base the annual COLA on a "seniors" CPI and guarantee that beneficiaries receive a minimum COLA of 3% every year.
U.S. Representative Eliot Engel (D-NY-17) introduced the "Guaranteed 3% COLA for Seniors Act of 2009" (H.R.4193) in Congress on 3 DEC 09. It has since been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means, and the Committee on Education and Labor, where it is pending further action. The bill, if signed into law, would amend the Social Security Act with regard to the annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) Social Security beneficiaries receive. Currently, the COLA is based upon the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners (CPI-W), which tracks the spending patterns of young, urban workers. This legislation would calculate the COLA based upon the Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers (CPI-E), which tracks the spending patterns of seniors. Also, the bill would guarantee that the Social Security COLA is never less than 3%. [Source: TSCL Social Security and Medicare Advisor, Vol. 15, No. 2 dtd 25 Jan 2010 ++]
Save A Hero Day August 21, 2010--Kansas City, MO
Merry Christmas & hello from Iraq! I am Major Daniel Wilt, and I am on my third tour here in Southwest Asia. Currently, I am serving as a transition team advisor to the 12th Iraqi Army Division near Kirkuk. I am writing on behalf of Monday Morning Ministries to invite the members of your post and the residents of your community to Save A Hero Day in Kansas City, Missouri on August 21, 2010. I would also like to request a formal partnership with your post to allow our two organizations greater potential to reach out and assist those who can benefit from our combined services. Specifically, we would like to request that Save A Hero Day be placed as an EVENT entry on your post’s webpage and that our website be placed as a LINK on your site as well. Our website is:
http://mondaymorningministries.info/SaveAHeroDay2010.aspx.
Monday Morning Ministries is a 501(c)(3) public charity that reaches out to all branches of the Department of Defense, military families, and the communities that support the Armed Forces. Save A Hero Day is a unique opportunity to help reduce the psychosocial functional impairment of military personnel, their families, and the community as a whole. By partnering with likeminded civic leaders, businesses, and other nonprofit organizations, we can collectively address and meet the needs of people who are suffering from PTSD and suicidality.
We would like to request your support by asking you and your families to attend the events on August 21, 2010 and to partner with us by promoting the event in your community. We would like to partner with your post because we believe that together we can better support our communities and those who serve to protect our nation. Save A Hero Day will service the needs of families living in Kansas and Missouri, military personnel stationed in our two states, and those whose loved ones are deployed. The purpose of Save A Hero Day is to raise the community’s awareness of various issues that affect the military, and to encourage and support the families of Fort Riley, Fort Leavenworth, McConnell Air Force Base, Fort Leonard Wood, Whiteman Air Force Base, and the Kansas and Missouri National Guard and Reserve.
A partnership with your post will help address an unmet need in our communities. There are many organizations and individuals who are reaching out to help military veterans and our families, but the majority of them do not have direct access to those who can benefit from their programs and services. On the other hand, the military is suffering from the fifth consecutive year of record rates of suicides. In effect, there are thousands of families who still need help but are not getting it. Save A Hero Day is an event to bring the two sides together.
The Veteran’s Administration recently reported that over 6,500 veterans commit suicide every year. Even when the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan end, the need to help our veterans and our military families will not disappear. We at Monday Morning Ministries would like to host Save A Hero Day every year; and as I mentioned previously, I believe that the most effective way for any organization to assist the public is by developing a coalition of partners to provide a continuum of care to those in need. To provide that continuum of care, I would like to ask if you would bring our event and our charity to the attention of your members and your community.
Our long-term goal is to use Save A Hero Day as a vehicle to assist other organizations in putting their services into action within our local communities. Our desire is to use the event to promote mental health and mitigate the threat of suicide through education and intervention. Throughout the day, guest speakers will address those present; military family support groups from the five bases will distribute information; various non-profit organizations (e.g. Limbs Across America, Farmer Veteran Coalition, StayStrongNation.org, the USO, etc.) will support those who need help and provide referrals as necessary; and several local entertainers will perform. To encourage the largest possible community participation, the event will be free of charge.
If members of your post would like to volunteer during Save A Hero Day, or if you would like to request a booth for your post, please contact us via the address or email provided. For more information, visit http://mondaymorningministries.info/SaveAHeroDay2010.aspx or email to our Program Event Coordinator at maria.hernandez@mondaymorningministries.info.
THE AMERICAN LEGION
Processes more than
600 disability claims appeals per month for veterans trying to get
their VA medical benefits.
Urges Congress to
provide enough VA funding to take care of veterans' medical needs
and provide it in advance.
Volunteers about one
million hours every year at about 160 VA medical facilities
nationwide.
Donates about
100,000 pints of blood annually to the American Red Cross.
Sponsors more than
5,000 American Legion Baseball teams, which are made up by more than
100,000 ballplayers.
To find out much more about what The American Legion does, please visit www.legion.org
BEHIND THE BLUE STAR SERVICE BANNER
• The Blue Star Service Banner was designed and patented in 1917 by World War I Army Capt. Robert L. Queissner of the 5th Ohio Infantry. Queissner had two sons serving on the front line. The banner quickly became the unofficial symbol of a child in the service.
• On Sept. 24,1917, an Ohio congressman read the following into the Congressional Record: "The mayor of Cleveland, the Chamber of Commerce and the governor of Ohio have adopted this service flag. The world should know of those who give so much for liberty. The dearest thing in all the world to a father and mother-their children."
• The Blue Star Service Banner typically displayed in windows is an 8.5-by-14-inch white field with a blue star(s) sewn onto a red banner. The size may vary but should be in proportion to the size of the U.S. Flag.
• Today, Blue Star Service Banners are displayed by families who have a loved one serving in the armed forces, including the National Guard and reserves of all military departments. The banner displayed in the front window of a home shows a family’s pride in their loved one serving in the military, and reminds others that preserving America’s freedom demands much.
• Each blue star represents one family member serving in the armed forces; a banner can have up to five stars.
• If the individual symbolized is killed or dies while serving, the star representing that individual will have superimposed on it a gold star of smaller size, so that the blue forms a border. On flags displaying multiple stars, including gold stars, when the flags are suspended against a wall, the gold star(s) will be to the right of, or above the blue star(s), a place of honor nearest the staff.
• The American Legion also has a special Blue Star Banner Corporate Flag for government and corporate America to show their support for employees called to active duty in the war against terrorism.
....Ed Murray, Post Adjutant
REMEMBER,
IT'S NOT THE
PRICE YOU PAID TO JOIN,
IT'S THE PRICE YOU PAID TO BE ELIGIBLE!
AMERICAN LEGION POST 21
Revisit Korea Tours: Since 1975, the Republic of Korea has been inviting Korean War Veterans, and family members, to return to Korea on a subsidized visit to thank them for their sacrifices that saved their country from Communism. Thousands of veterans, from all the Allied Countries that participated in the war, have enjoyed this sojourn to the "Land of the Morning Calm." The Korean government pays for hotel rooms and meals for 5 nights and 6 days plus in country tours. Accommodation is based on two persons per room. Commencing in JUN 2010, the Revisit Korea tours will be increased "three fold" and, for the first time, the ROK government is planning to subsidize the airfare of both the veteran and his family member/companion. A veteran is allowed to bring one family member. The eligibility requirements will also be relaxed in view of the age of the veterans. The exact dates have not been published. However, they are planning on five major commemorations, the first being the Invasion Anniversary, 25 JUN. This will be followed by the Pusan Perimeter, the Inchon Landing, the Liberation of Seoul and the Northern Winter Campaign of 1950.
Applications are available at:
www.kwva.org/graybeards/gb_09/gb_0912/gb_0912_revisit_korea_application.pdf. A $400 deposit per person is required to be included with the application and payment in full must be made prior to 60 days of the tour departure. Participants are required to have a valid passport. A visa is not required for 15 days or fewer in Korea. Registrations will be date stamped and will be "First Come - First Served"! To register, call (800) 722-9501 or (703) 590-1295. Check the KWVA web site at www.KWVA.org or www.miltours.com for tour dates. You can also mail the Revisit Coordinator at mhtours@miltours.com , to request a brochure. Those eligible to participate include:
· Veterans who supported ground, naval, or air operations between 25 JUN 50 and 25 OCT 54.
· A widow or family member of a veteran killed in action during the war.
· A family member of a Korean War veteran physically unable to travel.
· Anyone who has previously participated in the Revisit Korea program
[Source: www.kwva.org Dec 09 ++]Adj. Post 21
GO THE EXTRA MILE, IT'S NEVER CROWDED
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.
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.
AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS (ALR)
We had a good turnout for our February meeting, although we had to drive our cages (vehicles to the non biker) due to weather. Our membership increased again, however there is still room for more.
Our thanks to Dennis Mooney for the excellent job of mounting our Ceremonial Sword, presented to the ALR, by Jerry Nikas, on behalf of The Knights of Columbus. It is in the display case on the West wall of the front hall.
The ALR is going to roll out the "Whisky Wagon" as a fund raiser. Tickets for the wagon will be $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. The drawing will be held on April 17th.
Most of the American Legion Riders are suffering from "PMS". Defined, that means "Parked Motorcycle Syndrome". It is cure-able with large doses of warm weather and sunshine.
The ALR is now accepting applications for Associate Members. These are non voting members who do not have all the qualifications for full membership (IE. do not own a motorcycle), but have a desire to assist the ALR with its functions. They must first be a member of the Legion, Auxiliary or SAL.
Support your ALR & support Post 21, attend meetings. There are many recent vets that would make good Legionnaires, but we need to look for them as they don't seem to be finding us. Talk up your Post.
..............Jerry Price, Director ALR
Post 21 ALR Page 8/31/2009
AUXILIARY NEWS
I would like to thank everyone who attended the Super Bowl Tailgating for your support. We had a wonderful turnout and a great time. A special thank you to Bonnie and Mike Sweeney for all their time in the kitchen, Dennis Mooney for grilling outside in February, Bill and Judy Nash for helping wherever help was needed.
Saturday, June 12th is the tentative date set for the Garage Sale. A committee is being formed to help with the Garage Sale, if you want to volunteer please let one of the officers know. We need all the help we can get to make this a successful sale. Donations will be appreciated but please do not donate clothes or shoes. We simply do not have room for them and they can be hard to sell.
Did you know that in 2009 the American Legion Auxiliary nationally served 930,000 veterans, contributed $6 million to VA&R programs, volunteered 1.9 million volunteer hours to support VA&R and collected $1.7 million from poppy distribution?
Please remember to support our Post and our Unit.
…Marsha Mooney, President
The Auxiliary
will be having their annual garage/parking lot sale on June 12th. Please
start thinking about what you can donate and contact Marsha if you
can help. No clothing or shoes please.
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION NEWS
We would like to thank everyone involved at the SUPERBOWL PARTY, just a great example of a good time at Post 21, come out and support our Post.
There was a good turn out at our Februay meeting. We would like to have more attend.
Our thoughts and
prayers are with our fellow SAL member, Jim Coldwell with the
passing of his Mother.
..........Kent Groom, Commander SAL
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.
HAVE YOU HEARD:
Sublime Wisdom·
If the enemy is in range, so are you. - Infantry Journal·
It is generally inadvisable to eject directly over the area you just bombed - US. Air Force Manual·
Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword obviously never encountered automatic weapons - General Douglas MacArthur·
You, you, and you ... Panic. The rest of you, come with me - U.S. Marine Corp Gunnery Sgt.·
‘Tracers work both ways.’ - U.S. Army Ordnance·
‘Five second fuses only last three seconds.’ - Infantry Journal·
Any ship can be a minesweeper. Once.·
‘Never tell the Platoon Sergeant you have nothing to do’ - Unknown Marine Recruit·
‘If you see a bomb technician running, try to keep up with him.’ - USAF Ammo Troop·
‘Though I Fly Through the Valley of Death , I Shall Fear No Evil. For I am at 50,000 Feet and Climbing.’·
‘You’ve never been lost until you’ve been lost at Mach 3.’ - Paul F. Crickmore (test pilot)·
‘The only time you have too much fuel is when you’re on fire.’·
‘If the wings are traveling faster than the fuselage, it’s probably a helicopter — and therefore, unsafe.’·
‘When one engine fails on a twin-engine airplane you always have enough power left to get you to the scene of the crash.’·
‘Even with ammunition, the U.S. Air Force is just another expensive flying club.’·
‘What is the similarity between air traffic controllers and pilots? If a pilot screws up, the pilot dies; If ATC screws up, the pilot dies.’·
‘Never trade luck for skill.’·
The three most common expressions (or famous last words), in aviation are: ‘Why is it doing that?’ , ‘Where are we?’ , and ...’Oh S...!’·
‘Airspeed, altitude and brains. Two are always needed to successfully complete the flight.’·
‘Mankind has a perfect record in aviation; we have never left one up there!’·
‘Flying the airplane is more important than radioing your plight to a person on the ground incapable of understanding or doing anything about it.’·
‘The Piper Cub is the safest airplane in the world; it can just barely kill you.’ - Attributed to Max Stanley (Northrop test pilot)·
Airman, maintain thy air speed, lest the earth rise up and smite you!·
There is no reason to fly through a thunderstorm in peacetime - Sign over the Squadron Ops. Desk at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ, 1970·
If something hasn’t broken on your helicopter, it’s about to.·
You know that your landing gear is up and locked when it takes full power to taxi to the terminal.[Source: Veterans’ Corner w/Michael Isam 4 Nov 09 ++]
Welcome
NEW MEMBERS:
Patrick Hogan, John J Larson,
Carlos B Pinon, Joe L Rice and Larry D Wyatt
TRANSFERS:Leo J Courter, Raymond L Sams
and Gregory D Stratton
Sick Call
Stephanie S Delpit, Elton J Haralson and William L Sigman
Call Stephanie Delpit at (816) 373-0221
to report any illness.
TAPS
Robert N Gentry, Arthur V Kage,
Charles J Owen, Winford D Payton,
Bob Presley, Charles E Rogers,
Willard F Snell and Adrain D Taylor
With reverence, we commit these, our comrades, to the
Post Everlasting
POST EVENTS FOR
MARCH
POST MEETING - Mar. 4th, 7:30 P.M. Snack following meeting
AUXILIARY MEETING - Mar. 4th, 7:30 P.M. Snack following meeting
STEAK NIGHT - Mar. 5th, 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.
BREAKFAST BUFFET - Saturday, Mar. 13th 7:30-9:00 AM. All you care to enjoy, $6.00
ST. PATRICK'S DAY DINNER - Mar. 17th, 2:00 P.M. until 7:30 P.M. Corned Beef & Cabbage, Seasoned New Potatoes, Carrots & Marbled Rye Bread $7.00
TACO NIGHT - Wed. Mar. 3rd 5:00
P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Entertainment in the
Lounge 6:00 til 9:00 P.M. by Kahuna Sound Productions
(DJ Steve Weller)
TACO NIGHT - Thur. March 18th 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.
POST BIRTHDAY DINNER - Mar. 26th,
Social Hour 6:00 P.M. DINNER 7:00 P.M.
Roast Beef, Roasted Potatoes & Carrots in Gravy, Salad, Roll, Cake &
Ice Cream $8.00 Reservation required by March
21st
DANCES - Four Saturday nights in March - See Sixth Page
BINGO - Mondays & Tuesdays at 6:30 PM-Doors and Snack Bar open 4:00 PM.
RETIREES' GET TOGETHER - Wednesdays 9:00 AM. Coffee, cards and pool - In the Post Lounge.
SHOW YOUR COLORS ..............
FLY THE FLAG!
THANK A VETERAN EVERY DAY.
TAKE TIME TO VOLUNTEER.
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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Doors Open - 6:00 PM
Beverage & Snack Bars Open -6:00 PM
Dance time - 8:00 PM - Admission, $ 6.00
Saturday, March 6th Bill Blake & Crossfire, Country & Western
Saturday, March 13th The Reddymen, Country & Western
Saturday, March 20th The Rangers , Country & Western
Saturday, March 27th The Reddymen, Country & Western
Click Below for
the menu in a
printable
Calendar Format
FOOD SERVICE MENUS FOR MARCH
Monday 5:00 till 7:00 p.m.
3/1 Chicken Fried
Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy,
Steamed Broccoli & Roll
$7.00
3/8 Fried Cod, French Fries, Slaw & Roll
$7.00
3/15 Turkey, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Dressing,
Cranberry Sauce & Roll
$7.00
3/22 Chicken & Noodles over Mashed Potatoes, Roll
$7.00
3/29 Ham, Potato Salad, Baked Beans & Roll
$7.00
ABOVE MEALS INCLUDE SALAD BAR
Tuesday 5:00 till 7:00 p.m.
3/2 Meatloaf, Baked Potato, Creamed
Peas & Roll
$6.00
3/9 Sloppy Joe Sandwich, Steak Fries & Mixed Fruit
$6.00
3/16 Shrimp, Macaroni & Cheese, Slaw & Hush Puppies
$6.00
3/23 Chili Cheese Dog, Onion Rings & Vanilla Pudding
$6.00
3/30 Taco Salad, Refried Beans & a Brownie
$6.00
Wednesday 5:00 till 7:00 p.m.
3/3 Taco Night:
Tacos $1.50, Burrito or Taco Salad
$3.50, Rice or Beans $1.00, Nachos &
Cheese
$2.50, BBQ Beef Sandwich & Chips
$3.50
Entertainment in the Lounge by DG Steve
Weller 6:00 PM
3/17 2:00 PM. until 7:30 PM.
Corned Beef & Cabbage, Seasoned New Potatoes,
Carrots & Marbled Rye Bread
$7.00
Hot Dog & Chips
$3.00
Thursday 5:00 till 7:00 p.m.
3/18 Taco Night: Tacos $1.50, Burrito or Taco Salad
$3.50, Rice or Beans
$1.00, Nachos & Cheese
$2.50, BBQ Beef Sandwich
& Chips $3.50
Friday 5:00 till 7:00 p.m.
3/5 Steak Night:
KC Strip Steak $9.50, Shrimp $8.50 or
Chicken $6.50. Each meal includes Baked Potato or Fries,
Dinner Roll and Salad Bar.
3/26 Post
Birthday Dinner Roast Beef, Roasted Potatoes
& Carrots in Gravy, Salad, Roll, Cake & Ice Cream. $8.00
Reservations required by March 21st.
Social Hour begins at 6:00 PM.
Dinner at 7:00 PM.
Saturday, 3/13 - 7:30 a.m. till 9:00 a.m.
Breakfast All you care to eat $6.00
Eggs, Bacon,
Corned Beef Hash, Grits, Hash Browns,
Biscuits & Gravy, Coffee & Juice.
Sunday 4:00 P.M.
3/7 Potluck Dinner in the Lounge
3/21 Build your own Nacho Bell Grande Bar $4.00
3/28 Awesome Hot Dog Buffet, build your own! $4.00
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 |
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.
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.
CENSUS 2010:
The census is a count of everyone living in the United States every 10 years. It is mandated by the U.S. Constitution and the next one will be in the summer of 2010. Your participation in the census is required by law. The 2010 Census questionnaire will be one of the shortest in history, consisting of 10 questions. It should take less than 10 minutes to complete and federal law protects the personal information you share during the census. Census data are used to distribute Congressional seats to states, to make decisions about what community services to provide, and to distribute $400 billion in federal funds to local, state and tribal governments each year. With preliminary work starting on the 2010 Census there are some basic cautionary notes for you to be aware of:·
If a U.S. Census worker knocks on your door, they will have a badge, a handheld device, a Census Bureau canvas bag, and a confidentiality notice. Ask to see their identification and their badge before answering their questions. However, you should never invite anyone you don’t know into your home.·
Census workers are currently only knocking on doors to verify address information. Do not give your Social Security number, credit card or banking information to anyone, even if they claim they need it for the U.S. Census.·
While the Census Bureau might ask for basic financial information, such as a salary range, the Census Bureau will not ask for Social Security, bank account, or credit card numbers nor will employees solicit donations. Eventually, Census workers may contact you by telephone, mail, or in person at home.·
The Census Bureau will not contact you by email, so be on the lookout for email scams impersonating the Census. Never click on a link or open any attachments in an email that are supposedly from the U.S. Census Bureau.[Source: NAUS Weekly Update 25 Sep 09 ++]
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Vets should guard against this scam
A word of warning to all local veterans: If anyone purports to call from Veterans Affairs and asks for credit card numbers, bank numbers or any other financial information, watch out. It’s a scam.
And a note to those involved: Playing on the health care fears of those who served this nation is about as low as it gets.
In this con game, the caller says the V.A. has changed its prescription procedures and - to ensure that medicines will continue to be available - the agency needs some financial data.
But Gerald Cross, the undersecretary for health, says his organization "simply does not call veterans and ask them to disclose personal financial information over the phone."
This is a variation on a common scam. The sick and elderly are sadly vulnerable to such fears and polite enough to answer a stranger’s phone call or e-mail.
A basic piece of advice is to never give out any private financial information to strangers who call demanding it. That’s not how legitimate businesses work.
If you do provide information over the phone or online, make sure you know to whom you are speaking. And it’s a good idea to double-check the phone number or source of the e-mail to ensure you are dealing with a legitimate company or group.
Sadly, veterans especially should be on their guard right now.
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
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DoD expands Purple Heart eligibility to POWs
The American Cold War Veterans.
A Veterans Organization incorporated in the State of Florida and founded on August 18, 2007 at The Truman Library in Independence, MO. As a group we are dedicated to all of our Brother and Sister Veterans, with special dedication to those who served during the Cold War era September 1945 to December 1991. Our Mission is to bring respect, recognition and awareness to Veterans of the Cold War era no matter what branch of service, whether active duty, reserve or National Guard. We are committed to honoring the sacrifices made by millions of American men and women during the Cold War, especially those who paid the ultimate price of life or liberty. We intend to see that the Cold War’s history is completely and accurately understood by people everywhere. We are united in these goals and speak with one voice.
White House Greetings RequestsUS 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 WEDDING GREETING ANNIVERSARY GREETING The White House
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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.
BE A HERO ------- RECYCLE
We recycle paper for the American Legion Riders.
We recycle aluminum cans for the American Legion
Baseball Team. Do your part and support our programs.
The Post needs someone who has a trailer to donate to haul cans for recycle. If you can help or have a trailer that you would like to donate to the Post, please call Gary Pace, Mike Sweeney or Bill Nash at the Post, 816-373-0221.
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 Request Copies of Military
Personnel Records On-Line
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.
HELP WANTED
- See Gary Pace