SEPTEMBER 2013 NEWSLETTER

I want to remind everyone that the SEC meeting in Orlando will be coming up in October. If you plan on attending the SEC, please get with 1st Vice Duane Hyatt so that room reservations can be made. Also in October, It is my plan to hold a ‘Com-manders Charity Dinner/Ball”. As the details of this event are worked out with the Entertainment Com-mittee, more information will be forthcoming. I want to thank the members who showed

up at the August general membership meeting. Together we raised $241 out of pocket to donate to Lewis Middle School for their football program. This was an awesome deed and once again I thank you. We still have two committees at the Post that could use some participation. First, the Awards Committee. I am looking for people from each organization to help select our members of the quarter and members of the year. If you are in-

terested in being a part of this please get with me. Second is the Entertain-ment Committee. This is open to any and all mem-bers of the Post. All you need to do is show at the meetings which are held on the second Tuesday of the month. If you want a say so in what kind of events we do here at the Post, please get involved.

Until next month,

Carl Woods,Commander, Post 78

COMMANDER’S COMMENTS

TRUSTEE TIDBITS

AMVETS POST 78VALPARAISO, FLORIDA

October 6th - 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.1st Sunday Breakfast

All you can eat breakfast, $6.00 for members and guests... Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Home Fries, Biscuits and Gravy, Grits, French Toast and more.

August is getting toward the end of our sum-mer months and the end of a lot of peoples fun in the sun and summer projects. With the kids back in school we should see more of our member sharing their sum-mer time stories with us at the post. Donnie Thorn-ton (one our Trustee’s) has been a great help in maintaining things at the post from the floors to the

smoke-eaters. We should all give him a big thanks for that. On a more serious note there still seems to be some misunderstanding in some peoples mind what it means to clean up in the kitchen after themselves. In the post by-laws the Post can and will start charging a $25. fee for the Kitchen when not properly cleaned after your Org. function. Ask me what is expected

if you think you don’t know yourself. Check out Septem-bers calendar for some new dinners on post cook nights from your chairman. Now that we will be starting into fall I will be bringing back full meals and our German Nite on Sept 26th

Rick Maier, Chairman of the Board of Trustees

Happening this month...

Sept. 6 - Mem-bership NIght. Spaghetti Dinner. Dollar Days.

Sept. 10 - Enter-tainment Commit-tee Meeting

Sept. 16 - General Membership, La-dies Auxiliary and Sons Meetings

Sept. 26 - October-fest German Meal

Sept 27 - Steak Night. Dollar Days.

Bingo - Every Thursday and Sat-urday

Karaoke - Every Friday

AMVETS

Commander .................... Carl Woods 1st Vice ..........................Duane Hyatt2nd Vice .........................Rick McKernFinance ..........................Jason LynchAdjutant ............ Meredith McQuaggeJudge Advocate ............. Chuck RitterProvost Marshall ............... Brian SaulPRO .......................... Brandon SholetChaplain ............................................

Ladies Auxiliary

President ...........................Rita Lowe1st Vice .................. Deborah Norman2nd Vice ....................... Holly Manson3rd Vice .........................Dee NormanTreasurer .................... Karen PowersSecretary .........................Jill Holstein

Sons of AMVETS

Commander .................Michael Dunn1st Vice .......................... Brian Knight2nd Vice ............................Ken Hislop

Honor Guard

Captain ........................... Eddie WellsLt....................................Jason Lynch1st. Sgt ........................... Butch Clark

Sad Sacks

Saddest ........................... Ross DunnAlmost............................ Chuck Ritter

Trustees

Chairman ..........................Rick MaierTrustee ......................Margie HavensTrustee ..................... Dana FergusonTrustee ......................Danny MansonTrustee ................... Donnie ThorntonTrustee ..................... Brandon SholetTrustee ............. Meredith McQuagge

ELECTED OFFICERS2012-2013

AMVETS Post 78910 Valastics Avenue, Valparaiso, FloridaPhone: 850.678.3828 • Fax: 850.678.6642

Email: AMVETS78@valp.netWebsite: www.AMVETS78.org

We have two comments this month. Are you, the membership, getting tired of this column, has it run its course? Let me know if we need to cease and desist.

COMMENT: “What’s up Doc? That’s what I’d like to know. Re-cently, I was at the canteen to enjoy a few cold ones and the companion-ship of my fellow veterans. However, this was hard due to continued bitch-ing of several members of the Ladies Auxiliary. Doesn’t the canteen have a rule about discussing business at the bar? If not, I strongly urge that the Post adopts one. Thanks for let-ting me vent!”

RESPONSE: That’s what this column is for, to allow our membership to vent and be heard, as well as receiving some very good suggestions. There is no By-law, standing rule, nor house rule pertaining to your concern of dis-cussing business at the bar. All of our units are aware of the Post’s position on not discussing business at the bar. Our bartenders and canteen manger are instructed not to discuss business at the bar while on duty and to discour-age others from doing so (statement of work). The Sacs police their members pretty well and fine those who are guilty. The Ladies Auxiliary has been advised by department, at their SEC Meeting, not to discuss business at the bar. Let’s hope that this column will be taken to

heart by those that were involved and no further action will be necessary. If it’s inappropriate at the time for you to bring it to the ladies attention, second-ary to escalation, try letting the bar-tender defuse the discussion. I would imagine that we are all guilty to some degree of the same offense, but should take the hint. What better way to solve problems intelligently than to have a belly full of suds, lowered inhibitions and feeling like Einstein. Thanks for the comment.

COMMENT: “I came to Post 78 be-cause I heard so many good things about this Post! I was very disap-pointed that your bartender never came to our table. 10 people at the table and only 4 at the bar! When you get a table of 10 with only 4 at the bar your bartender should come to the table at least once! Our Post would have been to the table a lot because that’s what we do! Money for drinks! Very disappointed with the bartender! Amvets for Amvets!

RESPONSE: Alrighty then. I do ap-preciate your comment. I’m very sorry that your visit to our Post was less than optimal. I agree, that if the bar situation permitted, the bartender could have made a visit to your table. Generally, our bartenders are strapped with all the task we assign them during a shift. They usually don’t wait tables. Our routines are established to suit our membership, as are all Posts. We all have off days and things don’t go right. Maybe you will give us another try at another time.

That’s all folks! Catch ya next month (maybe).

-Doc

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OUR BANQUET HALL IS FOR RENT!

Weddings, receptions, birthdays or just for fun.... The back hall is available for functions. Members are eligible for a

discount on dispayed prices. Contact the canteen manager

for further details.

BANQUET HALL PRICES# of People

1-5051-100

101-150151-200

1/2 Day$110.00$165.00$220.00$275.00

All Day$154.00$231.00$308.00$385.00

1/2 Day: (10am - 4pm) or (5pm - 10pm)**All Day: (10am -10pm*) *Or closing of Front Canteen

if no bartender is working your function**Hours are Florida

Military Organizations: Please contact us for specialrental prices for you unit parties.

EXTRAS:Bartender = $50+ tipsKitchen = $50Cold/Hot Bars = $10 ea.Disposable Table Cloths = $1.50 ea.

Meetings: The price to use the back hall

for meetings is $25.00 per hour.

NEW MEMBERSHIP YEAR - 1 SEP - 31 AUG

Annual members (expiration date 12/31/2013) will have a short year (8 months) to bring their accounts into the new member year cycle.. The annual dues will be reduced to $20.00 to account for the 8 month short year. The renewal notice for all annual members whose expira-tion date is 12/31/2013 will be sent in December. This short year will see the introduction of a plastic annual membership card. It will carry the 31 August 2014 expiration date.

New membersIn the past we gave the three months

prior to the start of the member year to new annual members. We will continue the three month rollover. Members who have joined in June, July and August 2013 will have the expiration date of 8/31/2014. Dues for all new members will remain at $30.00. All annuals joining after 1 Sep will also be in the new cycle ending on 8/31/2014. New members will still carry the post generated card until they get in the renewal cycle, we will then give them new plastic cards instead of the hard paper copy.

If there are any questions please call the 1st Vice Duane Hyatt at (850) 517-7891.

IST VICE COMMENTS

Birthdays this month

Bernard BayTom Bowman

Lenaya DeitchmanMarvin Knippenberg

Tim MarksThomas Robertson

Neil ChaibleBoyd SheltonRobert SteinerJohn WalenskyMarshell CriderMichael Kotz

Eric MavisKevin McKay

Kenneth NicholsonCharles LloydWarren HaganFerderick InceMartin TheissJerry MauldinLarry Ridge

Joseph NewsonThomas Ritz

Douglas MeredithWarren ParkerGerald Sauer

Michael CooperPatrick SavoirJerry Williams

John BallietWilliam WebbJohnny Long

Larry BlackmanRobert HelmsEugene O’Neil

Merrill CaldwellThomas TriggScott MorrisRhett Webber

James DayCharles Graham

Ricky LarsonNickolas Scaglia

John DaltonBradley MaffeiLeroy ForristalJoseph Brosky

John PorterHerbert SteebRandy BridgesAaron Mickle

Reynold Peralta

*Calendar Subject to change August was a very busy month. We have made consid-erable progress in improving our meeting room. We hope to com-plete the painting and floor strip-ping during early September. A big thank to all that volunteered their time. “Dollar Days” has been suc-cessful. It has been expanded to the 1st and 4th Friday of each month. Please come and save some money and participate in this unusual fund raiser. The profits from this project are used to fund our mandated projects. Thanks to all who have partici-pated. Renewals are just around the corner. We expect the renewal

cards in early September and Ms. Debbie Normal would love to have all as “Early Birds” ( be-fore November 1st). Guess who the first member was to renew her 2014 membership. We are in the planning stages for the October Senior Citizen’s Halloween party. If any AMVETS or Son’s would like to participate please let me know. There is al-ways room for a friendly face at this event. A big “Thank You” to all who have assisted the Auxiliary dur-ing the past.

Rita F. Lowe.PresidentLadies Auxiliary 78

LADIES AUXILIARY #78 SONS CORNER

Guess the Veteran!I would like to thank all those that have given me pictures of yourselves while serving our country. I am in the process of getting them framed and placed on the walls in the ballroom. Please get with me on adding your pitcure to the collection.

Holly MansonPost Historian

holly.a.manson@gmail.com(850)603-9666

POST HISTORY

Last months Guess the Veteran

Billy Maxcy

Hello, Hope all is well. Tickets are now on sale for our 200 club. The precedes will be used to purchase wreaths for the Wreaths Across America program. The drawing will be held in December. Upcoming events:Sept. 14, Sons cook.Sept. 16 Meeting Sept 20 POW/MIA Recognition DaySept. Heroes on the Water event Gulf Breeze

Yours in Service, Michael DunnCommander Squadron 78

SUNDAY WEDNESDAYMONDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

AMVETS Post 78 Activities Calendar

September 2013MEMBERSHIP NIGHTSpaghetti w/ salad + garlic bread. Free to members. $3.50 for

guests. 5:30PM“DOLLAR DAYS”

KARAOKE - 8PM

Sons CookHamburger Steak

4:15PM

BINGO - 5PM

Smokers CookPizza

4:30PM

BINGO - 5PM

Sad Sacks CookChicken Sandwich, FF

or Onion rings4:30PM

BINGO - 5PM

Ladies CookPotato Bar

4:30PM

BINGO - 5PM

1st Sunday Breakfast9AM

AA Meeting 10AMin Back Hall

AA Meeting 6-9PMin Back Hall

FREE POOL

Honor Guard Meeting10:30AM

Sad Sack Scrimmage12:01PM

Ladies E-Board Meeting 6PM

Exec Board Meeting6PM

FREE POOL

Sons Meeting 6PMGENERAL

MEMBERSHIP 7PMLadies Meeting 7PM

FREE POOL

FREE POOL

AMVETS CookPhilly Cheese

5:30PM

BINGO - 6PM

Honor Guard CookRibeye Steak, Potato,Veggie,

Sauteéd Mushrooms, Salad & roll

6:00PM “DOLLAR DAYS”

KARAOKE - 8PM

Amvets CookGerman Night

Schnitzel, Butter Potatoes, Salad

5:30PM

BINGO - 6PM

*Calendar Subject to change

Coming up next month -

Smokers CookDay Please get

with one of the Smokers if you would like some-thing put on the smoker.

Dart League7PM

Dart League7PM

Dart League7PM

KARAOKE - 8PM

AMVETS CookHamburgers/FF

5:30PM

BINGO - 6PM

Check out the AMVETS Post 78 page on Facebook

for daily updates on what is happening

at the Post.

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Dart League7PM

KARAOKE - 8PM

AMVETS CookBacon wrapped

Chicken, Pasta w/ Alfredo sauce

5:30PM

BINGO - 6PM

Entertainment Committe 6PM

Pool League7PM

Pool League7PM

Pool League7PM

Pool League7PM

Trustee Meeting5PM

FREE POOL

HALLOWEEN

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING - 16 SEPTEMBER 2013 @ 1900hrs

AMVETS Post #78910 Valastics AvenueValparaiso, Florida 32580

Monthly Meeting and Weekly Happenings at a glance * BREAKFAST BUFFET: 1st Sunday of each month, Serving time 9:00 until 11:00 a.m., all you can eat, $6.00 Members and their guests * HONOR GUARD MEETING: 2nd Sunday of each month @ 10:30 a.m. * SAD SACKS SCRIMMAGE: 2nd Sunday of each month @ 12:01 p.m. * AA MEETING: 1st Monday of each month, 7 p.m. * TWIN CITIES BASS CLUB MEETING: 1st Tuesday of each month * MEMBERSHIP NIGHT: 1st Friday of each month, 5:30 p.m., Spaghetti, Members eat free, their guest pay $3.50 per person * TRUSTEES MEETING: 1st Monday of each month 7:00 p.m. * EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING: 2nd Monday of each month, 6 p.m., for AMVETS and also for the Ladies Auxiliary * GENERAL MEMBERSHIP: 3rd Monday of each month, 7 p.m., AMVETS; for the Ladies Auxiliary; and for the Sons of AMVETS at 6 p.m. * RADIO CLUB: 2nd Wednesday of each month * DART LEAGUE: every Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. * BINGO: every Thursday, 6 p.m., and every Saturday, 5 p.m., food will be available each night, menu and price varies * KARAOKE: every Friday, 8 p.m. * FREE POOL: every Monday; Saturday’s starting at 8:00 pm. * STEAK NIGHT: 4th Friday of each month, 6 - 8 p.m., Steak, baked potato, salad and roll, $12 Members and their guests * ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE: 2nd Wednesday of each month