Vol. XIX Issue 4

COMMANDER’S CORNER

Thanks to our Adjutant, sev-

eral letters have been sent out

as a reminder to those who

have not renewed their mem-

bership. There are several

reasons why members have

not renewed: Death, Illness,

Moved, or just plain upset

with the Post. Please let us

hear from you about your

reason for not renewing.

Plans are underway for our

Memorial Day Celebration. We will hold it on May

27th. Along with the ceremony in the Officers Man-

ual, we are considering a POW/MIA Table Ceremony

and/or a Flag Retirement Ceremony. Please let us

know if you would like either or both of these, or

something else, so that we can firm up our program.

We have just had all of our inspections from all of the

agencies who inspect here to make sure that all of you

remain safe. The Fire Department found everything

good, the Health Inspector found a minor problem

with the Sanitizer which was corrected the next day,

and we had a courtesy visit from the Sheriff’s Depart-

ment. All of this in one week! Thanks to everyone for

doing your jobs to make all this good. If you as a

member or visitor feel that something is out of order,

please bring it to our attention so that we may act on

it.

As always, keep our veterans in your thoughts, par-

ticularly those in need, help if you can. Keep our ac-

tive duty service men and women in your thoughts

and prayers, especially those who may be in harm’s

way.

Special Thoughts:

“Human behavior flows from three main sources –

desire, knowledge, emotion.” – Plato

“A limit on what you will do puts a limit on what you

can do.” – Peter Yoger

“The strongest principle of growth lies in human

choice.” – George Eliot

Chuck Blay, Commander

AUXILIARY

Our Auxiliary Unit had a very busy February and

March getting ready for the Merchandise Pickle. Our

largest fundraiser of the year. From collecting dona-

tions to shopping for the food. In the end, we raised

over a $1,000 for our charities. To all our Volunteers,

we couldn’t get it done without your help. Thank you

for supporting this effort. It was nice to see everyone

at the Post to attend the Merchandise Pickle and enjoy

Annie’s Corn Beef and Cabbage.

It’s that time for our Unit to start planning for the next

Auxiliary year. The nomination for Auxiliary Officers

begins. Please come to our next meeting on April 6th

@ 6pm to nominate and vote for your next Auxiliary

Officers.

Show your Auxiliary pride and get our brand out

there. Check out emblem.legion.org to find Auxiliary

apparel. Lots of stuff to choose from.

Just a Reminder-If you have not renewed your mem-

bership for 2017, you must do so ASAP. We don’t

JOSEPH P. KENNEDY, JR.

AMERICAN LEGION POST 11-11

9959 Wadsworth Blvd.

Broomfield, CO 80021

Telephone: (303) 466-1278

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APRIL 2017 NEWSLETTER

Chuck Blay

Commander

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want anyone to be delinquent and we have a few

members that are in jeopardy. Please see myself or

Janet Lee if you have not renewed your membership.

Stacey Honeyman, Auxiliary President

CHAPLAIN

Holy Week; Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good

Friday, Holy Saturday, and Resurrection Sunday-

Easter.

Holy week is the last week of Lent, the week preced-

ing Easter or Resurrection Sunday. Holy week begins

with the 6th Sunday of Lent. Palm Sunday observes

the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem during

Passover. The crowds waved palm branches and sang

songs of celebration. Gospels tell us that Jesus rode

into the city on a donkey. Fulfilling the prophecy of

Zechariah 9.9. Maundy Thursday- is the day of the

last supper. or the Passover meal, and communion

service. Maundy means, "to give, to entrust or to or-

der". This was the day Jesus was arrested, latter in the

night.

Good Friday, Jesus’ trial, crucifixion, suffering by

beating, and whippings, death, and burial. Good Fri-

day is not a day of celebration, but of mourning, both

for the death of Jesus, but also for the sins of the

world, that his death represents.

The Sunday following is a day for celebration and

joy, as this is the day of Jesus’ resurrection, Easter

Sunday. Defeating death (spiritual) not just for him

but for us also, our sins forgiven. April 16th.

Bob Martin, Chaplain

Around the Post

The Quilts of Valor presentation has be postponed

until July 11th 2017 at 7:00 PM due to a scheduling

conflict. Please plan to attend the regular Legion

meeting of the Post on that date to support our Veter-

ans who are being recognized. Legion, Auxiliary, and

SAL members and family are welcome that night for

the presentation. The QOV foundation (Colorado

chapter) has advised us that they will be requesting

another presentation in the fall for additional Post 11-

11 Honorees. If you want to nominate a Veteran to

receive one of these fantastic quilts, please drop a

note in the drop box at the front of the lounge.

The first annual SAL sponsored Poker Tournament

will be held on April 1st at noon. Look for the flyer in

this issue of the newsletter. FYI: The Monday eve-

ning poker games will resume on April 3rd at 6:30 or

7:00. Come on out for some fun and cards.

Our famous We Care packages are leaving for Turkey

and Korea the last week of March. Thank You to Jim

Friel and Abby Green for folding the mini flags that

accompany every box out of Country.

SAL bingo has been a huge success for us of late and

I want to take a moment to thank all the bingo players

and supporters. SAL has plans to expand bingo night

to include twelve games instead of the normal ten.

We will start that in April 2017.

Elections are upon us in May and the following nomi-

nations were made at the March meeting. Com-

mander: John Ahrens, Sr. Vice Commander: Jeff

Baker, Jr. Vice Commander: Jake Anderson, Adju-

tant, Finance Officer, and Legion Liaison: Tim

Schenck. Nominations for all positions are open right

up until the election and the following positions are

still open Chaplain, Historian, and Sgt. At Arms.

Tim “Pappy” Schenck, Past Commander &

SAL Adjutant

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POKER TOURNAMENT

TEXAS HOLD-EM

SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2017

SPONSORED BY SAL SQUADRON 11-11

12:00 Noon sign-up, Cards fly at 1:00

This tournament is open to all Post 11-11,

Auxiliary, and SAL members, family, and

friends of members.

$20.00 buy-in (no re-buys, but a cash game

will begin when enough players are ‘out” of

the tournament)

SAL 11-11 will donate $50.00 add-in to prize

pool. Tournament will pay top 3 players 80%

of prize pool. 20% of prize pool to benefit

SAL Charities.

Payouts: 1st = 40%

2nd = 25%

3rd = 15%

All paid players will receive a raffle ticket for

SAL giveaways!

(must be present to win…)

Food and drinks will be available for your en-

joyment

Traditional Texas Hold-Em rules will apply

(no wild cards, no pineapple…)

9959 Wadsworth Blvd., Broomfield, Colorado

SAL BINGO

April 8th &22nd

Come out and support our SAL charities—

Children’s Welfare Foundation, Colorado

Wounded Warrior and Fisher House. Bingo is

held on every second and fourth Saturday of the

Month at Post 11-11 beginning at 6:00 PM.

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SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

CARE PACKAGES

Don’t forget to drop off some items to be shipped to our troops. A basket is located at the entry of the Post along with a suggested list of items needed by our troops. The DOD approved list of items is also on our website: http://legionpost11-11.org

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POST 11-11 Hall Rental

Are you planning an upcoming wedding, gradua-

tion party, bridal shower, baby shower or birth-

day party ? Check with us for the available dates

for the hall.

Heather 303-466-1278.

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April Newsletter

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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Boy Scouts Breakfast

8 AM

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4

Jake Cooking Dinner 6 PM

5

Paul Cooking-Burger’s

6 PM

6

Auxiliary Meeting

7 PM

7 Jake Cooking

Steak Night 6 PM

Karaoke

8

SAL Bingo 6 PM

9 Paul Cooking

Breakfast 9 AM

10 11 Annie Cooking

Dinner 6 PM

Legion Meeting

7 PM

12

Jake Cooking-Burger’s

6 PM

13

SAL Meeting 7 PM

14

Dennis Cooking

Prime Rib 6 PM

Karaoke

15

16 Easter Sunday

NO Breakfast

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18

Jake Cooking Dinner 6 PM

19

Paul Cooking-Burger’s

6 PM

20 21

Jen Cooking Steak & Cat-

fish 6 PM

Karaoke

22 SAL

Bingo 6 PM

23 AuxiliaryBreakfast

Annie Cooking

9 AM 30

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25

Trisler’s Cook-ing

Lasagna 6 PM

26

Paul Cooking-Burger’s

6 PM

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28 Jake Cooking

Steaks 6 PM

Karaoke

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April 2017

Liz Cooking-

Breakfast 9 AM

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