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The American Legion Auburn Post 78 Newsletter PO Box 668 Auburn,
WA 98071 March - April 2014 E-mail: [email protected]
405 E Street NE Website: www.americanlegionauburnpost78.com
Phone: 253-939-5789
The High Endurance Coast Guard Cutter Midgett. Coast Guard
photo
WOMEN VETERANS LUNCHEON The 7th annual District 11 Women
Veterans Luncheon
will be at Fred Hancock Post 19 in Renton on Saturday,
March 8th. The luncheon begins with a social at 11AM
followed by lunch at 12noon. All ladies that served in the
military are invited to attend the luncheon. Please make
your reservations with Donna Blaurock @ 206-466-2882.
Reservations are a must!
The guest speaker for the event is CAPT Laura Dickey,
Commanding Officer of Coast Guard Cutter Midgett. The
Midgett is a high endurance cutter used in drug interdiction
in the eastern Pacific Ocean off Central and South America
and fisheries enforcement off Alaska in the Bering Sea.
MEMBERSHIP Post membership currently stands at 90% of goal
which
in other words means we are 30 short of attaining goal. We
encourage our members to check their cards. If your card
has a 2013 at the top, you are probably delinquent and need
to send in the $40 to bring your membership up to date.
Another question frequently asked is about the $1000 life
insurance policy which is part of your membership. This is
an accidental death type policy and will not cover death by
natural causes. Your membership must be current to main-
tain insurance coverage and receive the Department news-
paper “Washington Legionnaire”.
CHAPLAIN’S CORNER It is with sadness I report the transfer of
comrade Vernon
Tipton to the roster of “Post Everlasting.” Vernon was a 50
year member and we extend our condolences to his family.
Tom Valencour, our Finance Officer, was in the hospital
recently due to a heart attack. He is currently home after a
three day stay at the Auburn Medical Center. Please keep
these families in your prayers! Roger Olsen, Chaplain
Officers in position to begin the Flag disposal ceremony at
Memorial.
FLAG DISPOSAL CEREMONY The next Flag Disposal ceremony is
scheduled for Satur-
day, March 15th at 11AM. The Post has an ample supply
of worn Flags for disposal on that day-weather permitting.
If anyone asks where can they drop off worn Flags, the
Post has a blue drop box outside Auburn City Hall at the
Main Street entrance.
MUCKLESHOOT BREAKFAST The next quarterly Muckleshoot Veterans
Breakfast will
be on Saturday, March 15th at 9AM at the Muckleshoot
Casino. Come on out for a delicious free breakfast buffet
and be part of your Auburn veterans community.
MID-WINTER CONFERENCE The Department of Washington Mid-Winter
Conference
was held at the Red Lion at the Park Hotel in Spokane.
The Mid-Winter was the site of the 2014 Constitutional
Speech Contest finals with four excellent candidates com-
peting for a total of $5,000 in scholarships. Cady Crosby
of Burlington was first place in the finals.
In the Mid-Winter executive session, a plan to replace the
Department Commander’s vehicle was deferred to the De-
partment Convention for action. The current vehicle is a
2008 Ford Taurus X with 175,000 miles.
AUXILIARY UNIT 78 NOTES Spring is just around the corner! It’s
that time of year to
start making plans for our annual Poppy Distribution dur-
ing Memorial weekend and the Coffee Stop at the Federal
Way Rest Area the last week of June. Please try to offer to
work one shift. This is how our Unit raises money to help
fund programs for veterans.
At the March meeting will be a discussion on updating
our current By-Laws. Hope to see you at the next meeting
on March 10, 2014 at 10AM. Sharon Schooley, President
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LEGION RIDERS
American Legion Post 78
PO BOX 668 AUBURN WA 98071
March—April 2014
www.southsoundriders.org
Office: 405 E Street NE E-mail: [email protected] Phone:
253-939-5789
Motorcycle Events
3/1 Euro Moto 2014 Motorcycle Show
European motorcycles and scooters are all the rage. Come check
out the latest models, meet the dealers, explore acces-
sory options, sit in on the seminars and have a good time. This
will be held at the Lynnwood Convention Center. Visit
the website for more details.
Website: http://www.euromoto-northwest.com - Lynnwood WA
3/5 Vintage Motorcycle Enthusiasts Meeting (Monthly)
Always the first Wednesday of the month, come check out the old
iron in Seattle's Georgetown district at the Industry
Lounge, 6601 E. Marginal Way So, Seattle. .
Website: http://www.vmemc.org — Seattle WA
3/8 Final Honors Ride for 15 Recovered Veterans to Tahoma
National Cemetery
Lawless Harley Davidson (Formerly Downtown Harley Renton)
3715 East Valley Road, Renton
Contact : Bob Patrick washington @miap.us 206-450-0620
http://www.miap.us
3/15 Rides of March Charity Ride for Riders for Health
Contact: Jessica Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-888-527-RIDE
Website: www.ridewest.com — Seattle WA
4/12 Early Spring Fun Run
Sign-up is 8 - 9:30, Angel of the Winds, Exit 210, just north of
Smokey Point. Expect a well planned route ending in
Everett with Deluxe Burgers and chili; proceeds to Everett Food
Bank.
Contact: Russ/Leeann Greaby Email: [email protected]
Phone: 206-851-9892
Website: http://www.GWRRA-everett.com — Arlington WA
4/26 WVM Vintage MC Swap Meet
1410 Virginia St, Mt. Vernon, WA 98273
Contact: 360-223-3190
Location: Skagit County Fairgrounds (1410 Virginia St, Mt
Vernon, WA 98273)
Website: http://www.washingtonvintagemotorcyclists.org/
JUGRZ Women's Motorcycle Conference
1407 Auburn Way S., Auburn, WA 98002
Description: Just Us Girl RiderZ Women's Motorcycle Conference
is a hands-on event that will provide step-by-step
instructions on basic maintenance, an introduction to tools and
usage, as well as advanced areas covered. We are cur-
rently working on specifics and will announce our program in the
up coming months.
The event will be held outdoors rain or shine.
Contact: Corky Davis 206-786-5660
[email protected] and look for us on Facebook
http://www.euromoto-northwest.com/http://www.vmemc.org/http://www.miap.us/mailto:[email protected]?Subject=R-Ides%20of%20March%20Charity%20Ride%20for%20Riders%20for%20Healthhttp://www.soundrider.com/calendar/www.ridewest.commailto:[email protected]?Subject=Early%20Spring%20Fun%20Runhttp://www.gwrra-everett.com/http://www.washingtonvintagemotorcyclists.org/mailto:[email protected]
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South Sound Riders Officers
Director: Joe Reed Treasurer: Tom Valencour Recording Secretary:
Jennifer Dahlman Membership Chairman: Jennifer Dahlman Historian:
Carol Reed Quartermasters: Joe Reed Tom Valencour Event
Coordinator: Joe Reed Road Captain: Joe Reed Webmaster: Skee
Goforth Chaplain: Roger Olsen *****************************
Chapter 78 Riders Donate Chapter 78 members voted to put their
money where their mouth is by not only supporting Legion sponsored
activities but also making dona-tions. The members donated $100 to
the Women’s Veterans Luncheon happening on March 8th at Renton Post
19. The second donation was for $275 to sponsor a Boy’s State
candidate.
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Members of Chapter 78 rolled their cold motorcycles out of their
ga-rages, bundled up in their winter gear and participated in the
Renton ABATE Polar Bear run on January 1, 2014.
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The weather was not as cooperative for the 16th Annual Teddy Bear
Run as it was for the Polar Bear Run. The night before the event
Mother Nature decided to participate by dropping some white fluffy
stuff, known as snow. Since snow and ice made it appearance the
Teddy Bear Run did not have any motorcycle involved. Keep it in
mind for next year.
This event provides Teddy Bears for hospitalized people to
comfort the patients of all ages. In fact, one of our own members
benefited from the Teddy Bear Run by receiving a Teddy Bear during
his 3 day stay at the hospital.
If you find yourself with a new Teddy Bear sitting around your
house please feel free to drop it at Auburn Medical Center it will
be put to good use and much appreciated.
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The “Bazooka Vespa” 150 carried a modified M20 recoilless rifle on
it. This modern marvel was actu-ally used by French Airborne
Forces. The M20 was developed in the U.S. and is capable of
penetrating up to 4” of armor. The Vespa sold for about $500 and
could be dropped from an airplane like other items. Yes this is
true!
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it?
Meetings: 4th Tuesday
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Rainbow Café
112 East Main Street
Auburn, WA
Web Information:
Southsoundriders.org
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“Saving Private Ryan” (1998)
Trivia
Two of the landing craft used in
the Omaha Beach scene were actu-
ally from WWII.
In 2006, Tom Hanks was inducted
into the US Army Ranger’s Hall of
Fame for his portrayal of Captain
John Miller.
The Omaha Beach battle was
filmed in sequence over a four
week period
Real amputees were used for shots
of people missing limbs.
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CALENDAR IF COMING EVENTS
05MAR Post 78 meeting at the Post 7PM
08MAR District 11 Women Veteran’s Luncheon at Post 19 in Renton
11AM
09MAR District 11 meets at Parks Admin Bldg: Kanstrup 1:30PM,
Meeting 2PM
10MAR Unit 78 meeting at the Post 10AM
15MAR Muckleshoot Breakfast at casino 9AM, Flag Disposal at
Memorial 11AM
17MAR St. Patrick’s Day
19MAR Post 78 Legion Birthday Dinner and Department visitation,
6PM
25MAR South Sound Riders meeting at Rainbow Café 6:30PM
02 APR Post 78 meeting at the Post 7PM
13 APR District 11 Spr. Conf. at Kent Post 15: Social 11AM,
Dinner 12Noon
14 APR Unit 78 meeting at the Post 10AM
15 APR Tax Day / Post Data Forms due at Department
16 APR Post 78 Potluck 6PM, Post meeting and first nominations
7PM
18 APR Good Friday
20 APR Easter Sunday
22 APR South Sound Riders meeting at Rainbow Café 6:30PM
04MAY Girls State Orientation at Fred Hancock Post 19 in Renton
2PM
07MAY Post 78 meeting and second nominations 7PM
11MAY Mother’s Day
12MAY Unit 78 meeting at the Post 10AM
17MAY Armed Forces Day
The American Legion “Veterans Still Serving!”
POST 78 OFFICERS
Commander
Jennifer Dahlman
Sr. Vice Commander
Robert Poznanski
Jr. Vice Commander
Michael Schooley
Adjutant
Carol Reed
Finance Officer
Tom Valencour
Service Officer
Joe Reed
Chaplain
Roger Olsen
Sgt at Arms
Luther Cowan
Historian
Skee Goforth
President
Sharon Schooley
1st Vice President
Betty Cummings
2nd Vice President
Molly Cummings
Secretary
Carol Dunham
Treasurer
Rhoda Fleming
Chaplain
Nelda Raasch
Sgt at Arms
Donna Braunschweig
Historian
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