POST 208 NEWSLETTER

POST 208NEWSLETTER

Walter LePere Post 208 225 Old Sulphur Spring Road Manchester MO 63021 636-391-9424Editor: Jenny Bax Email: [email protected] 314-749-6809

Volume 24, Issue 4 October – December 2018

AL’s NEARLY WORLD FAMOUS FISH FRIES ARE HERE AGAIN AL’s NEARLY WORLD FAMOUS FISH FRIES will begin on Friday, October 5, 2018, the first Friday of October. On our 1st Fish Fry this season we will have entertainment by Lost Dog Band upstairs from 6-9PM. Fish Fries are from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM. As in the past, they will be held on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month until Ash Wednesday, March 6, 2019, after which we will have them everyFriday with the last one on Good Friday, April 19, 2019. Also, as last year, we will also be serving chicken, shrimp and sides. So bring your family, friends or just yourself and enjoy the food, drinks and camaraderie while helping support your Post.

VOLUNTEER’S APPRECIATION DINNER & DANCE, Saturday, October 27, 2018

The Volunteer’s Appreciation Dinner/Dance for all Post, Auxiliary and SAL members, will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 5:00 – 8:00PM. Our Post could not exist without volunteers, so come out and show your appreciation. Thank you so much for all your help throughout the year.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA – Saturday, December 1, 2018This annual event jointly hosted by the City of Manchester and Post 208, will be held at the Post on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Children from 2 to 9 years of age and their adult guest will enjoy a breakfast of sausage, pancakes, milk, orange juice and coffee. Santa will be there for pictures, hugging and handshakes. Bring your own camera or photos will be available for $1.00. There will be two seating’s, one at 8:30 a.m. and one at 9:30 a.m., all for only $2.00 per child and $3.00 per adult. You need to get tickets in ADVANCE prior to the breakfast, tickets will not be sold at the door!

POST 208 CHRISTMAS PARTY – Saturday, December 8, 2018Please join us for the last social event of the year for our members. Our annual Christmas Party will be held at the Post on Saturday, December 8, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. with food at 8:00 p.m. Larry Wilkes will be singing. Please bring your favorite covered dish and/or dessert.

SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGIONMARTY HARDESTY MEMORIAL G.I. BREAKFAST

OCTOBER 14TH, NOVEMBER 11TH and DECEMBER 9TH 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM $7.00 PER PERSON

SOS ON TOAST OR BISCUIT WITH PANCAKES, SCRAMBLED EGGS, HASH BROWNS,BACON OR SAUSAGE

COFFEE AND ORANGE JUICEDRINK SPECIAL: BLOODY MARY’S & SCREW DRIVER’S $2.00

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October – December 2018

JOIN US FOR THE FOLLOWING EVENTS

October 27th Volunteer’s Appreciation Dinner & Dance, 5:00 PM-8:00 PMNovember 12th Manchester Parks Veteran Day Breakfast at Post 208 6AM-10:30AM

December 9th Post 208 Christmas Party, 5:00 PMPlease join us for the last social event of the year for our members. .

LADIES LUNCHEONS October 10, 2018 – Dough Depot, 216 Market Street, Kimmswick

November 14, 2018 – Outback Steakhouse, 5240 S. Lindbergh, St. LouisDecember 12, 2018 – Sister’s Tea House, 505 West Main Street, Fenton

If interested in joining us for lunch, please contact Dottie Hempel at 636-227-6019 or at 314-560-2347 so I can provide the restaurant with a headcount. Thank you. We meet at the Legion at 10:30 A.M. to carpool and hope to see you there!

COMMANDER’S CORNERThis year we are beginning our yearlong 100th Anniversary celebration of the

American Legion and more importantly the commemoration of Post 208’s 100th year. TheAmerican Legion was founded by war weary veterans to remember the men and womenof World War I and their service to our country. Many of our stories began with a letterfrom our dear Uncle Sam, a draft notice. Some of us realized the draft was inevitable andchose to enter the service of our choice. Some of us entered a fully volunteer servicebecause the draft was no longer used. As we were shipped off to boot camp and werestripped of our civilian habits, haircuts and lifestyles, we were taught to work with othersto accomplish the objective of our military branch. During boot camp we learned themilitary way and no other way was accepted. Those interested in being individualsquickly learned that the group was mightier than the individual. We learned to watch outfor one another and built a force that does not compromise or accept defeat. We workedas a family often putting others ahead of self. No matter where we served we answeredthe call of our country and Uncle Sam sent us to serve where we were needed. Thelessons we learned along the way formed us into a fighting force that is recognized aroundthe world. World War I was where our American Legion story began and as veterans wecontinue to build our force as the largest Veterans Service Organization in the world.

Recently the Department of Missouri updated our membership goal for the 2018-2019 membership year. This year the Department of Missouri has set our goal at 570members, which was reduced by 5 from the previous years goal. This is the first time thatI recall our membership goal dropping from the previous year. Over the past 5 years Post208 has reached our yearly goal all while showing continuous growth, a legacy we shouldbe very proud of and want to protect. Our Post goal this year will continue to follow thepath we started 5 years ago, and that will be to continue to show growth on our previousyear total. This will allow us to make the Department goal and continue to build on ourpast performance.

We accomplish this by engaging with our community. Some of the events thatcontinue to promote our Post and allow this engagement to continue is our AL’s NearlyWorld Famous Fish Fry, the first and third Friday of each month and then weekly

October – December 2018throughout Lent, our Ladies Auxiliary Poppy Days, our S.A.L. GI Breakfast, the secondSunday of each month, our Bingo, every Thursday night, our “Shake the Can” fundraiserat Wal-Mart, our community events like the City of Manchester Veteran’s Day Breakfast,serving on Monday November 12, various children’s events like Breakfast with Santa, andthe “shop with a cop” program, and the recently completed Manchester Homecoming.These are just a few events that are open to the community and our members have anopportunity to interact with potential members. All of these are example of anopportunity for our members to promote the American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary, theSons of the American Legion and the Legion Riders, and ask them to join or ranks. So bethe person that starts the conversation because many of the people we recruit have simplynever been asked to join.

I also want to encourage you to watch our calendar for member only events likeour volunteer appreciation dinner on Saturday October 27. With our anniversary yearupon us, there will be events offered at the National, State and local levels that will beadded as we receive notification. So don’t take a seat on the sideline, step out on to theplaying field and take part in something bigger than yourself. And as always, see you atthe Post!For God and Country, Michael D. Beasley, Commander

ADJUTANT’S CORNERMEMBERSHIP:The Post membership is currently at 575 members and has increased every year since 2013. Post 208 is the largest Post out of 23 in the 10th District. Our goal for 2019 is to recruit new members and transfers in order to continue our year over year increase in membership. I have indicated at numerous meetings all 575 members are recruiters. It’s thecurrent membership’s responsibility to continue our growth. All members need to have available the American Legion Membership Application form. Forms are available at the Post. The Post 2019 membership renewal is currently at 57% or 330 members. It’s important that the membership pay their 2019 dues by December 31, 2018. When dues are paid timely, it allows the 1st Vice-Commander and Adjutant to focus on recruiting new membersand transfers, instead of spending time mailing or calling current members to pay their dues.Annual dues are $35.00 dollars and can be paid by mailing a check payable to the American Legion Post 208 or by going to the following website: www.legion.org.REMINDER:The National Convention for 2019 will be held in St. Louis and will recognize the Legion’s100 years. I am confident The Walter Le Pere Post 208 will be recognized at the Convention, if the post increases its membership and achieves 100% membership renewal for 2019 by December 31, 2018. Harold Isom, Adjutant

American Legion Post 208 Manchester, MO


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HOME BOARDThe Post events for the past three months were a success thanks to the legion family of volunteers. A special thanks to all the volunteers who worked the wine and beer booths at the Manchester Homecoming, during less than desirable weather conditions. The success of the events planned for the next three months, once again requires the need for volunteers to work Fish Fry’s, Air Show Fund Raiser, Walmart Fund Raiser, and other events.

Gina Falvey has volunteered to be the Post Hall Rental Manager. Gina is the facility manager at The Engineers’ Club of St. Louis and a 24-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary. All future Hall Rentals need to be coordinated through Gina Falvey by phone at 239-209-2475 or by email at [email protected].

The Post needs someone to run the 2019 Golf Tournament. The Individual will be responsible for contacting local merchants for donations and coordinating the event with a local golf club and at the Post. If interested in this job, please contact Harold Isom at 314-749-2702 or by email at [email protected].

SAL NEWSIt’s already the last quarter of the year, the time has gone by quickly. Fish fries are starting and volunteers are always welcome. I sure would like to see more SAL members at both our meetings on the third Monday or the many functions at the Post, Volunteer Appreciation Dinner and Christmas Party are all coming up. Thanks to all who helped at our breakfast and for all the condolences on the passing of my mother it means a lot.For God and Country, Dave Hallett, SAL Commander

COLOR GUARD Hi Everyone, Hope you had a safe and good 4th of July. Our men did a great job at Installation of Officers and at all of the general meetings. We are always looking for some good men andwomen to help us out. Thanks again to all that helped us out.Your Color Guard Captain, Jeffrey Stevens

BINGOThis is your legion – please support when you can. We have added a couple of volunteers to help run bingo, and we want to thank them. We also want to thank all of our workers from Post 208, the Ladies Auxiliary, SAL and the Marine Corps League. We appreciate all of you!We could still use a couple of people to work one (1) Thursday once in a while for 5 – 6 hours to help when someone is sick or on vacation. Please consider helping, and contact one of the bingo committee or myself.I can be reached at 314-210-5623 David Howard, Bingo Chairman



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AMERICAN LEGION TAPSIn Memory of Florence Hallett

January 6, 1926-September 12, 2018

MEMBERS IN DISTRESSWillie MertzEllie Newell

Dottie HempelKay Bell

HISTORY TIDBITSOctober was the eighth month of the year in the early Roman calendar, and has had 31 days since the days of Roman Emperor Caesar Augustus [27 BC - 14 AD]. The birthstones for October are the opal and the tourmaline and the flower of the month is the calendula. Columbus Day is usually celebrated on the second Monday of the month while Thanksgiving is celebrated in Canada on the same day. October1: First “Model T” Ford put on the market, 1908.4: Soviet Union launches first artificial satellite, 1957.8: Chicago fire begins and burns for about 30 hours, 1871.9: Revolutionary "Che" Guevara is executed in Bolivia, 1967.10: US Naval Academy opens at Annapolis, MD, 1845.12: Christopher Columbus lands in the Americas, 1492.13: Continental Navy established, 1775; White House cornerstone laid, 1792.14: William the Conqueror wins at the Battle of Hastings, 1066.17: British General John Burgoyne surrenders his army at Saratoga, 1777.19: British troops under Cornwallis surrender at Yorktown, 1781; John Brown seizes theUS Arsenal at Harper's Ferry, 1859.21: USS Constitution, Old Ironsides, launched, 1797; British Admiral Lord Nelson killeddefeating the French & Spanish at Trafalgar, 1805.22: Sam Huston becomes first president of the Republic of Texas, 1836.24: First transcontinental telegram sent, 1861; The United Nations formally established,1945.28: Harvard College founded, 1636; Statue of Liberty dedicated, 1886.29: Blackest day in stock market history, 1929.


31: Martin Luther nails his 95 theses to a church door at Wittenberg, 1517; King’sCollege, now Columbia University founded, 1754.November is the eleventh month of the Gregorian calendar, but in the early Romancalendar it was the ninth (novum) month. The Roman Senate elected to name the eleventhmonth for Tiberius Caesar, and since Augustus's time, it had only 30 days. Anglo-Saxonsreferred to November as the "blood month," probably because this was the month theykilled their animals for food. Election Day is on the first Tuesday after the first Monday ofthe month; Veterans' Day [formerly Armistice Day] is celebrated on November 11th andThanksgiving Day is on the fourth Thursday of the month. The topaz is the birthstone forNovember while the chrysanthemum is the flower of the month.November:1: US tests first hydrogen bomb, 1952.2: First regular radio broadcasts begin over station KDKA in Pittsburgh, 1920.4: Iranian revolutionaries seize U.S citizens at U.S. Embassy in Teheran, 1979.7: Gen. Wm. Henry Harrison defeats Indians at battle of Tippecanoe, 1811.8: Abraham Lincoln reelected 1864.10: U.S. Marine Corps established 1775.11. WWI ends, 1918.13: Vietnam Veterans' Memorial dedicated 1982.15: Draft of Articles of Confederation approved by Congress, 1777.17: U.S. Congress first meets in Washington, D.C., 1800.U.S. Forces land on Tarawa, 1943.22: President John F. Kennedy assassinated, 196326: First National Thanksgiving Day proclaimed by President George Washington, 1789.December is the twelfth and last month of the year according to the Gregorian calendar. It was the tenth [decem] month in the Roman calendar. Until 46 BC, December had only 29 days. Julius Caesar added two days to December when the Roman calendar was revised. New England observes December 21 as Forefathers' Day in honor of the landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth on December 21, 1620. People in several European countries celebrate December 6th as the Feast of St. Nicholas. Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25th in many places including the United States.The turquoise and zircon are the birthstones for December. The holly, narcissus and poinsettia are the flowers of the monthDecember:7: Japanese forces attack US Naval Base in Pearl Harbor, 1941.11: Edward VIII of Great Britain abdicates throne, 1936.14: George Washington dies at Mt. Vernon, 1799; Roald Amundsen reaches South Pole,1911.16: Boston Tea Party, 1773.17: Orville Wright makes first heavier-than air flight at Kitty Hawk, NC, 1903.18: Amendment 13 to US Constitution ends slavery, 1865.21: Pilgrims land at Plymouth, Massachusetts, 1620.24: US and Great Britain sign the Treaty of Ghent, ending the War of 1812.25: George Washington and his men cross the Delaware River, Trenton, NJ, 1776.30: US acquires territory from Mexico in the Gadsden Purchase, 1853.Frank MasottoPost 208 Assistant Historian


AUXILIARY NEWSWe started off Manchester Days wet and ended it sunny and warm. A big THANK YOU to all who helped. Two of our Auxiliary members were honored Joyce and Hunter Davis as Grand Marshals and Rosie and Bill Sie as 2018 Citizens of the Year. Fish Fry's will be starting October 5 we will be asking for donations of cakes again or you can donate moneyto purchase cakes. We are collecting cleaning supplies, toilet paper, paper towels, non perishable food items for the JB food pantry. Jefferson Barracks hospital is in need of white sock and knit white long leg underwear, size medium and large. These items can be dropped off at the Post or contact me to have them picked up. Don't forget about birthday in a bag for the Veteran's children any items pertaining to a birthday party are needed. Congratulation to Muriel Christman who was elected 10th District President due to the unexpected death of Coretta Schroer. Looking forward to working with you for our Veterans. Janet Barton, Auxiliary President

AUXILIARY MEMBERSHIP NOTE:We are starting our 2019 Membership year with 170 members. By the time you receive this newsletter, you should have received your 2019 Renewal Notice. Please note that our Senior Dues are $30.00; and Junior Dues are $5.00. I hope that when you receive your notice, you will send it to me. Right now I have 36 ready to send in. We are also starting our 2019 year with two new members; and they are: Lenore N. Wilkinson and Viv Tiemann; and we want to welcome both of them. We ended our 2018 year having acquired 20 new members; and we hope to do that again this year. We would love to have you join us. We need 170 to make goal again this year; and we can’t do it without your help. Our Membership theme this year is “Let Your Light Shine” andwe are the Lamplighters. Let our light shine on all our Veterans and their families; and be there for them, especially when they need us the most.Betty McCormick, Membership Chairperson





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3 Margaritas Advance Auto PartsAllen Roofing & SupplyAmerican CleanersAmerican legion Post 400Andys Ice cream(Gateway Custard)Auto ZoneAutoTire Ballwin Auto CenterBavarian Enterpirses IncBetty McCormickBetty McCormick-MaritzBill EndicottBobbys PlaceCalliersCalliersCam Print IncCandiccisCelene BrundickChick-Fil-aCity of Manchester Parks ServiceCommerce BankCooper's HawkCorner Pub & GrillCulversD & M Estate Buyers llcDairy QueenDave HartwigDebz's CornerDeweys PizzaDick's Sporting GoodsDobbs Tire & Auto CenterDobbs Tire & Auto CenterDobbs Tire & Auto CenterDobbs Tire & Auto CenterDobbs Tire & Auto Center-Treetop

Duenke Cabinet CoEdward JonesEmerson-White RodgersFantastic Sam'sFirehouse SubsFirestone Auto CareFirestone Auto CareFirst Watch ResturantFritz's Custard Galaxy GolfGinny AlsopGlobal Guesadilla CoGreat ClipsGrey Eagle DistributorsH.E.R.O.E.S. CareHampton Auto BodyHardee'sHarold IsomHibachi GrillHome DepotHusky TransportationIrene PennIrene PennJ D Streett & Company IncJim & Penny MurreyKEN JOGGERSTLazy River GrillLetty Lou's CaféLukas Wine & Spirit Super StoreManchester City HallMargareta Mex. Restr.Marine Corp LeagueMeramec Lakes Golf CourseMia SorellaMickey's Auto ServiceMidasMike's Barber ShopPlaza Tire Service

Post 208 AuxiliaryPost 208 Card ClubPost 208 Legion RidersPost 208 S.A.L.Raising Canes ChickenRich & CharliesRock and BrewRoyal Gate DodgeSaitta Auto SupplySapore Italian CaféScharader Funeral HomeSellenriek AutomotiveShop & SaveStooges Bar Strothkamp's Paint CenterTerry & May BryantThe Pasta HouseTotal WineUncle Bills Pancake HouseWalmart Super CenterWalnut GrillWaterWay Car WashWeekends OnlyWest County Car Wash(Speedy)West County EyecareWest County VolvoWorld Wide Car ServiceYellowstone café


VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Your participation is requested as the 10th District and Walter Le Pere American Legion Post 208 avows the fallen from World War I. We need readers and bell ringers as we honor the list of World War I fallen at Jefferson Barracks on Sunday November 11, 2018 beginning at 11:11 AM. If you are interested contact the Post Commander with your availability for this event.

Your help is needed as Post 208 will once again “Shake the Can” at Wal-Mart on Saturday and Sunday, November 10 and 11, 2018. Be part of this great fundraising opportunity with other Post members. We can use your help and talents for this two day event. See our Sergeant At Arms Grant Boyd for scheduling times.

BINGO! Can you spare a few hours a month on a Thursday night? Come join the fun at the Post Bingo. Several opportunities are available and the training is free. If you are interested see our Bingo Chairman Dave Howard for scheduling times and information.

Are you handy in the kitchen? Culinary training is not needed to become part of this crew, in fact all training will be provided. Kitchen crews are needed for Bingo nights, AL’s Nearly World Famous Fish Fry, SAL GI Breakfast, and other special events. If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to explore see our Second Vice-commander and Kitchen Manager, Al Motz.

POST 208 RETIREES CLUBTuesday, October 23rd 9:00 AM-Uncle Bill’s Pancake House

Tuesday, November 27th 9:00 AM-Uncle Bill’s Pancake HouseDecember No Meeting

Any questions contact: David Howard, President of Retires Club, 314-210-5623





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WALTER LE PERE POST 208 225 Old Sulphur Springs Road, Manchester, MO 63021

POST PHONE NUMBER: 636-391-9424 POST OFFICERS FOR 2018/2019

Commander Mike Beasley 314-422-93021st Vice Commander John Midkiff 636-207-06262nd Vice Commander Al Motz 636-527-7617Adjutant Harold Isom 636-394-2932Finance Officer Mike Roach 314-822-6209Assistant Finance Officer Brook Smith 636-288-9803Historian Glen Jansen 314-398-4040Service Officer Chris Johnson 314-799-9454Chaplain Jim Christman 314-779-8421Sergeant at Arms Grant Boyd 636-227-8896

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEMENDave Howard 314-210-5623Terry Bryant 314-736-5217Bud Niebling 636-225-7363

OTHER OFFICIALS / ACTIVITY CHAIRMENAmericanism Chairman Dave Gibbons 314-807-4541American Legion Riders Director Randy Strand 314-620-0063Assistant Historian Frank Masotto 636-386-5603Audit Committee Chairman Anita Eickhoff 314-954-1330Auxiliary President Janet Barton 636-227-3668Bar Manager Bob Hempel 636-697-5336Baseball Bub Niebling 636-225-7363Bingo Dave Howard 314-210-5623Color Guard Captain Jeff Stevens 636-751-1399Donations Committee Chairman Steve Mabry 314-799-1329Newsletter Editor Jenny Bax 314-749-6809 Home Board President Harold Isom 636-394-2932Kitchen Manager Al Motz 636-527-7617 Assistant Kitchen Manager Hunter Davis 636-391-1988Hall Rental Manager Gina Falvey 239-209-2475Public Relations Frank Masotto 636-386-5603Retiree’s Club President Dave Howard 314-210-5623S.A.L. Commander Dave Hallett 636-394-7640Scholarship Committee Chairman Tom Cernekee 636-227-0911


AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARYUNIT 208

OFFICERS 2018/2019PRESIDENT Janet Barton 636 227 36681ST VICE PRESIDENT Betty McCormick 636 227 61872ND VICE PRESIDENT Mary Bryant 314 736 5217SECRETARY Mary Bryant 314 736 5217TREASURER Jean Brockmann 636 225 3074HISTORIAN Dorothy Hempel 636 227 6019CHAPLAIN Muriel Christman 636 225 4483SERGEANT at ARMS Anne Cline 636 220 2662

SAL OFFICERSUNIT 208

OFFICERS 2018/2019Commander Dave Hallett 636 394 76401ST VICE Commander Jay Jensen 314 852 05462ND VICE Commander Greg Recker 636 207 9473ADJUTANT David Whitney 314 401 0923FINANCE OFFICER Mike Recker 314 802 8932HISTORIAN Dan Wendel 636 230 9595CHAPLAIN Ed Clay 636 225 0032SERGEANT at ARMS Dan Wendel 636 230 9595ADVISOR Hans Recker 636 230 0382

AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS CHAPTER 208OFFICERS 2018-2019

DIRECTOR Randy Strand 314-620-0063ASSISTANT DIRECTORSECRETARY Steve Mabry 314-799-1329TREASURER Bob Bryant 636-225-4726SERGEANT at ARMS Bob Weinshenker 314-469-1332

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