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NON-PROFIT
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U.S. POSTAGE
PERMIT #141
MELBOURNE, FL
Volume 8 - Issue 10
January/February 2016
FROM THE COMMANDER
I trust everyone had a joyous holiday and is now looking
forward to the new year ahead. As of December 31st, everyone
should have renewed their membership for 2015; if you have
not, please do so as soon as possible.
At the Department Fall Conference Post 163 was recognized
as the post with the highest percentage in Category VI within
Department of Florida. Thank you to those members that renewed on time.
On December 5th while attending the Pearl Harbor and Pacific Theater Observance Ceremony at Patrick AFB, Post 163 was presented with a Certificate of
Appreciation from LtCol Dyball, Vice Commander of the Air Force Technical
Applications Center (AFTAC).
I hope everyone has their tickets to the Past Commanders and Past Presidents
Dinner on Jan 10th. Have a fine prime rib dinner and honor the past leaders of
our post. And, on the following weekend, join us in welcoming our newest
members.
In February, 12th District will hold a bowling tournament (8th), the Department Commander will be visiting the area (17-22), the Eastern Area Oratorical
Contest will take place at Post 191 (21st), the Eastern Area “Ball” will be held
at Post 1 (21st), Post 163 will have interviews for Boys State (22d), the 12th District meeting will be held at Post 318 (28th), and Post 163 will hold our combined American Legion, S.A.L., and Auxiliary Birthday Party (28th).
THANK YOU: to everyone that participated in the Veterans Day Parade; to
one and all representing Post 163 at the various functions held outside of the
post; and, to all the volunteers and officers who, on a daily basis, make Post
163 what it is.
As always, volunteers are needed throughout the whole year so stop by and
see how you can help.
Serving with you and for you.
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 OR
Kitchen Manager
January – February EVENTS
1/10/15 PAST COMMANDER & PRESIDENTS PRIME RIB DINNER
COCKTAILS 5-6 PM, DINNER - 6:00 PM – RSVP OTHER THAN INVITED GUESTS $8.00
1/11/15 AUXILIARY QUARTER ($ .25) AUCTION 1 – 5 PM
1/17/15 MEMBER INITIATION CEREMONY - MEET 'N' GREET 6-7 PM
- CEREMONY @ 7PM
1/22/15 AUXILIARY DINNER 5:30 – 8 PM
1/25/15 BIG CHILL RIDE III - LEGION RIDERS - ALL DAY EVENT
1/31/15 ALL-U-CAN-EAT FRIED CHICKEN DINNER & SOCK HOP
w/DJ $8.00 @ 6 PM
2/1/15 4 CHAPLAINS SERVICE 11-12 AM
2/8/15 GIRLS STATE INTERVIEWS 1 PM
2/14/15 VALENTINES DINNER/DANCE $8.00 COCKTAILS 5-6 PM
DINNER 6 PM
2/17-21 DEPARTMENT COMMANMANDERS VISIT TO 12th DISTRICT
2/21/15 EASTERN AREA BALL – POST #1 TITUSVILLE
2/22/15 BOYS STATE INTERVIEWS 1 PM
2/26/15 AUXILIARY DINNER 5:30 – 8 PM
2/28/15 12th DISTRICT MEETING POST 318 9:00 AM
2/28/15 LEGION POST #163 JOINT BIRTHDAY PARTY 6 -- ? PM
3/7/15
3/14/15
MARDI GRAS 6 – 10 PM - S.A.L.’S COOKIN’
“CAJUN STYLE” $8.00
ST. PATRICKS DAY DINNER 4 – 8 PM
CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE $8.00
AUXILIARY VALENTINES DINNER DANCE
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 14
DINNER 6 PM $8.00
DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF “ONCE B 4”
1/17/15
MEMBER INITIATION CEREMONY
MEET 'N' GREET 6-7 PM
CEREMONY @ 7PM
2/1/15
4 CHAPLAINS SERVICE
11-12 AM
Scavenger Hunt
JAN 25th 2015
3rd Annual
Registration $10.00 & $5.00 for rider Ride is open to all Car or Bike.
Registration 9:30 till KSU at 11:30, last in by 3pm.
$5 Bagger Steak/Cheese Sandwiches or $3 Fatboy Hotdogs
both with Kickstand fries
50/50, Raffles (tickets $1ea, 12 for $10)
Drawing 4pm. MUSIC, GAMES ! FUN !
You don't have to be present to win!
The purpose of the Ride
is to raise funds to support our local homeless veterans.
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“American Legion Post 163”
FROM THE S. A. L. COMMANDER
Well, the holidaazz are over for another year. We
hope they were fun and safe for all.
As of this writing, membership is still a sluggish 53 %.
If you haven’t already, please get your renewals in. We
need them. If you have, then thank you for your continued support.
Jan 10th will be the Past Commanders and Presidents
Dinner…. S.a.l. for cleanup... So if you can spare a couple of hours, your help would be greatly appreciated...
Jan 17th is our Member Initiation Ceremony. All new members are
urged to come out and meet your comrades... They’re a great bunch of
people...most of the time; ha ha There will be a refreshment buffet...
Don’t forget to check the rest of your newsletter for upcoming
events...
Remember our meetings are at 4:00 pm on the 1st Sunday of the
month...“BE THERE OR BE UNINFORMED“. Bring in some new
ideas. They are always welcomed.
ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS I CAN BE REACHED HERE
AT THE POST WEEKEND NIGHTS OR E–MAIL ME ANYTIME at
[email protected]
Thank you in advance. See you around the Post.
For God and Country
Your S.A.L. Commander
Jerry Larson
1/10/2015
PAST COMMANDER & PRESIDENTS
PRIME RIB DINNER
Cocktails 5-6 pm, Dinner 6 pm RSVP
Other than invited guest $8.00
ALL ARE WELCOME
FROM THE A.L.R. DIRECTOR
Wishing you and yours a Happy and Prosperous
New Year from the Riders!
The Riders had several successful events, from visiting senior/assisted living facilities, to participating in
local fund raising events for NVHS and other charities
supporting our homeless veterans.
Our outing to Hooters with the veterans from Avante was once again
a great success and has become something the veterans look forward to
doing.
The Riders are now in the process of preparing for the '3rd Annual
Big Chill Ride' which is scheduled for the 25th of January. A lot of people had fun doing this event in their cars last year so come out and join
in the fun. Keep your fingers crossed that the weather will cooperate
with us for the event!
The upcoming year will be an active one for the Riders as we will be
attempting to have more events this year than what we have had in the
past. So keep an eye on the bulletin for the announcements of these upcoming events.
Remember that ALL OF THE RIDER EVENTS ARE OPEN TO
EVERYONE. Some photos of the events will be posted on the website
as soon as we are able to do so. Have a great holiday season and hope
to see you at our events.
For God and Country
Robert Hughes
Director Legion Riders Chapter 163
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FRIED CHICKEN
DINNER & SOCK HOP
DINNER 6:00 PM
$8.00 FOR DINNER TICKETS
DJ 6:30 - 10:30 PM
TAPS
Christy S. Good, Charles O. Mills, Robert A. Cornelius,
Robert G. Sherker, Chester T. Boord
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!!!
New Event/Entertainment Committee
Wednesday Jan 14th 7pm
“Meet and Greet the Events Committee”
Everyone/anyone is welcome, your input is requested.
Help improve the post events and entertainment.
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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1/15
CHARLES DURHAM
3/15
MIKE O’NEAL
FREN MATTHEWS
IN MEMORY OF CARMIE
JOEL & PAT BLATT
4/15
IN MEMEORY OF FRANK A. WARNER
BARBARA TAYLOR
IN MEMORY OF ROBERT E. TAYLOR
5/15
LINDA CLIFFORD
IN MEMORY OF GEROGE H. ELLIS
7/15
ROBERT T. & KATHLEEN K. VEAUDRY
8/15
DR. MARK HOFFMAN, DSR
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
NINA & ROY MOORE
IN MEMORY OF RON MOORE
RALPH K. PERRY
IN MEMORY OF CLAIRE E PERRY
CAROL BARTON & FAMILY
IN MEMORY OF DAVID & GLORIA DEVOL
1/16
JEROME H. PORTER
4/16
JIM GREEN
IN MEMORY OF BARBARA & SHASTA GREEN
RIP & NANCY COLLINS
“KAY BIRD” & ROCK
5/16
DIGGER O’DELL
IN MEMORY OF RALPH & MARSHALL VEST
7/16
WAYNE O. SMITH
12/16
LOREN & ALMA VON RIESEN
2/17
L. PAUL MURRAY
3/17
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ANTHONY & CARRIE LA MARCA
5/18
BOBBY WENDRZYK
IN MEMORY OF CHET WENDRZYK
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
You can view this Newsletter on line anytime, along with more
information on upcoming events on our web site at
http://legionpost163.com
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