NON-PROFIT
PAID
ORGANIZATION
U.S. POSTAGE
PERMIT #141
MELBOURNE, FL
Volume 8 - Issue 12
May/June 2015
FROM THE COMMANDER
May 16th is the District Constitutional Conference that
will be held at Post 81. Registration for delegates starts
at 1 pm with the meeting commencing at 2 pm.
May 23d is Awards Night at 7 pm with refreshments
following.
May 25th is Memorial Day. Volunteers will place flags at veterans’ final
resting sites in the morning. At 10 am a memorial service will be held at
the Post. We will then proceed to the Cemetery for a service at 11 am.
Lunch will be held at the Post from 12 pm until 3 pm. Please join us for
this solemn occasion.
Join us June 14th in the Post parking lot at 10 am for Flag Day Ceremony.
The Department Convention will be June 25 – 28 in Orlando.
Please check the calendar for other dates and activities.
Thank you to the volunteers and officers who came in and helped out.
As always, volunteers are needed throughout the whole year so please
stop by and see how you can help.
For God and Country,
Mark Johnson
Commander
FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER
(5:30) 6:00—8:00 (8:30) PM
SATURDAY MORNING
BREAKFAST
(7:30) 8:00 —11:00 (11:30) AM
POSITIONS: Cooks, Dishwashers, Waiters &/Or Waitresses & Additional
Help As Needed. It’s easy, fun & makes you feel good.
PLEASE
VOLUNTEER
(Volunteers are needed from 1/2 hour before to
1/2 hour after meals.)To help See The Commander
UPCOMING EVENTS MAY/JUNE 2015
5/2/2015
5/2/2015
5/2/2015
5/9/2015
5/16/2015
5/17/2015
5/17/2015
5/22-25/15
5/23/2015
5/25/2015
5/25/2015
Legion Elections 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM
S.A.L. Hog Roast & Running of the Roses
3 PM - 8 PM $9.00
Girls State Orientation @ Post #189 Sebastian 9:30 AM
Auxiliary Constitutional Conference – Post #117
Palm Bay. - 9:00 AM
Legion Constitutional Conference – Post #81 Melbourne
2:00 PM (Full Uniform)
8/40 Meeting 1-4 PM
Auxiliary Quarter ($ .25 ) Auction – 1-5 PM
Poppy Days 8 AM - 5 PM
NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR FIELD
Awards Night 7:00 PM -- Refreshments to follow
Memorial Day Ceremony 10:00 - 11:00 AM @ Post
11:00 @ the Eau Gallie Cemetery
Memorial Day - Lunch 12:00 - 3:00 PM
6/14/2015
Flag Day Ceremony Post #163 parking lot 10:00-10:30 AM
6/14-20/15
Boys State
6/21/2015
Auxiliary Quarter ($.25 )Auction – 1-5 PM
6/22-26/15
Viera V A Membership Recruiting 9 AM - 3 PM
NEED VOLUNTEERS
6/25-28/2015 97th Dept. Convention -- 9:00 AM
Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld 6677 Sea Harbor Drive · Orlando,
Florida 32821
7/4/2015
7/4/2015
7/9 - 17/15
7/18/2015
7/19/2015
4th of July Parade - Downtown 10:00 AM
July 4th Lunch 12:00 - 3:00 PM $2.00
Girls State 69th Session
Christmas in July Party -6 PM
W/Turkey & Ham Dinner 5-7 PM
8/40 Meeting 1-4 PM
Were looking for one or two volunteers to edit and publish our bi-monthly Newsletter.
Basic computer skills required and experience with MS Publisher would be helpful.
Training and assistance will be provided till your ready to take over.
Contact Mike Torpey 321-288-0554 if your interested.
FROM THE AUXILIARY PRESIDENT
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all
of the Unit 163 Auxiliary members that have
worked so hard during this Auxiliary year to make
life better, in so many ways, for our veterans, their
families, our children and our community. My
term as president has been successful because of
the teamwork and united effort put forth by our
active and involved members. A very special thank you to Commander
Mark Johnson, for his spirit of cooperation during the past year.
It is impossible to list all of the wonderful dreams that have become
realities for those we serve. When you’re at Post 163, please look at
detailed information on the bulletin board.
Unit election for officers for the 2015-2016 Auxiliary year will take
place on May, 14th during our regularly scheduled meeting. Please remember that being a member means attending meetings all during the
year and not just on election nights. After elections are held, please
make every effort possible to support the newly elected officers by participating in YOUR Unit.
From the bottom of my heart, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to serve as your Unit 163 President.
Ann King-Smith
Auxiliary President
May 22 & 25 8 AM — 5 PM
PLEASE VOLUNTEER & HELP US SUPPORT OUR VETERAN
HOSPITALS AND FAMILIES
“The work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives
and the dreams shall never die.”
FROM THE S. A. L. COMMANDER
Good day from Squadron #163. Hope all is well with
our members and there families.
There are a couple of dates coming up we all need to
be aware of. May 3rd is our meeting. We will be holding our officer elections for the upcoming 2015 - 2016
year. We hope you will all show up and vote for your
favorite candidate as these are the people that will be running our
squadron for the next year. Next on the list of dates is... Actually before,
May 2nd is our annual “Hog Roast” for S.A.L. this is always a big if not
the biggest event for our squadron for the year. It is also combined with
The Legion elections and “Running of the Roses”, so please if you can
spare any time, now is the time to come down and help. It’s going to be
a busy, busy day. Next up - May 23rd is Awards Night with a refreshment buffet to follow.
As far as membership goes... We are at 87.50%. If you have not renewed yet, you are very late. Next year’s cards will be here in June.
Please, please renew now, we need it.
Watch your calendars for up and coming “Sons of Karaoke” shows.
Come on out and support us and sing a few songs. It’s always fun.
Remember: our meetings are at 4:00pm on the first Sunday of every
month
“Be there or be uninformed“
New ideas are always welcomed and urged.
ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS, I CAN BE REACHED HERE
AT THE POST WEEKEND NIGHTS OR E–MAIL ME ANYTIME at
[email protected]
For god and country
Your S.A.L. Commander
Jerry Larson
HOG ROAST * DERBY DAY
Sponsored by S A L Squadron 163
Saturday, May 2
3:00 - 8:00PM $9.00
FROM THE A.L.R. DIRECTOR
It is election time again! Nominations have been
completed and the next phase is for YOU to come
and vote for the officers you want to take us through
the upcoming year. Remember that if you do not
vote you leave control of the outcome to others.
During the month of May and June the Riders will
be doing day trips to Lake Okeechobee and other points of interest
along with another Road Captain class. Watch for more information on
these events at our general meetings and in our weekly newsletter.
As the weather continues to become warmer, Poker Runs have started
to increase in number and our Post is being asked more often to be a
stop on these runs. Stop by when you see a run using our Post and give
a friendly welcome to the participants. A warm welcome brings them
back and brings in new members.
As we come closer to the rainy season quick showers pop up with little or no prior signs, remember to check over your equipment and replace any worn or broken items. It just may prevent an emergency!
Chapter 163 has weekly rides from the Post, leaving at 1000 Saturday
mornings and usually lasting 3 to 4 hours, covering a distance of between 100 to 150 miles. Check our weekly email newsletter for special
destinations. Our rides are open to all, just show up and join in!
Ride Safe.
For God and Country
Robert Hughes
Director Legion Riders Chapter 163
MEMORIAL DAY Monday, May 25, 2015
10:00 AM SERVICES AT POST 163
11:00 AM SERVICES AT EAU GALLIE CEMETERY
LUNCH
12:00—3:00 PM
BURGERS, DOGS, BEANS & SLAW
TAPS
Julius R. Karsten, Robert H. Siperly, Charles L. Best, Donald A. Kamandulis,
Ray O. Roberts, Thomas A. Maag, Hugh R. Short
Advertise your business here, help support the
Newsletter and your business.
Contact the Post Commander or Finance Officer
Come on out for Meat Shoot Every Saturday from 1-3pm.
The steaks, chicken, pork and more are the best ever, we have great raffles and food is served each week. Have fun, win prizes and support the
Legion, S.A.L., Auxiliary and Legion Riders functions. See the board
for who’s calling & what’s being raffled!!!
IDENTIFICATION STATEMENT
American Legion Post 163 Newsletter is published bi-monthly as “Mathers Member
Link” by the J.W. Mathers, Jr., American Legion Post 163, 1795 N. Harbor City Blvd,
Melbourne, FL. 32935. The contents do not necessarily reflect the views or the
opinions of the membership, the Post Officers, or the State or National parent
organizations; nor does the mention of a product or organizations imply endorsement.
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GROWING COST OF PRINTING & POSTAGE. FORGIVE ANY OMISSIONS AND/OR ERRORS.
7/15
ROBERT T. & KATHLEEN K. VEAUDRY
8/15
DR. MARK HOFFMAN, DSR
IN MEMORY OF RANEE SORENSEN
J. & E. M
FRANCIS CIRCOSTA
IN MEMORY OF SUSAN E. CIRCOSTA
9/15
CHERI & JERRY HARTMAN
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
SHIRLEY GARRIEL
11/15
ROBERT M. CHILCOTT
IN MEMORY OF ELSIE & BOB CHILCOTT
ANTON MARTH
12/15
WILLIAM R. EDWARDS
RALPH K. PERRY
IN MEMORY OF CLAIRE E PERRY
1/16
JEROME H. PORTER
3/16
FREN MATTHEWS
IN MEMORY OF CARMIE
LEE OBER
IN MEMORY OF STEPHEN OBER
SAMANTHA H.
IN MEMORY OF EARL McCOLLUM
CHARLES L. & NADINE L. DURHAM
4/16
JIM GREEN
IN MEMORY OF BARBARA & SHASTA
GREEN
RIP & NANCY COLLINS
“KAY BIRD” & ROCK
IN MEMEORY OF FRANK A. WARNER
BARBARA TAYLOR
IN MEMORY OF ROBERT E. TAYLOR
5/16
DIGGER O’DELL
IN MEMORY OF RALPH & MARSHAL VEST
LINDA CLIFFORD
IN MEMORY OF GEROGE H. ELLIS
7/16
WAYNE O. SMITH
12/16
NINA & ROY MOORE
IN MEMORY OF RON MOORE
2/17
CAROL BARTON & FAMILY
IN MEMORY OF DAVID & GLORIA DEVOL
3/17
MIKE O’NEAL
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ANTHONY & CARRIE LA MARCA
9/17
VINCENT S. AMEIGH
5/18
BOBBY WENDRZYK
IN MEMORY OF CHET WENDRZYK
6/18
LOREN & ALMA VON RIESEN
8/19
L. PAUL MURRAY
9/19
SHELDON E. KELLEY
12/19
TOM PECHACEK
SPACE COAST HONOR FLIGHT, W.W. II
12/21
LEGION RIDERS CHAPTER 163
1/23
STAR & JACK
LUCIEN & PAT WEGNER
IN MEMORY OF GEORGE & TERRY WEGNER
5/24
PATRICIA WEGNER
IN MEMORY OF LUCIEN WEGNER
JOSE (JOE) VEGA
IN LOVING MEMORY OF LAURETTE
CONSTANCE VEGA
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information on upcoming events on our web site at
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