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WE- (ROTONDA WEST AMERICAN LEGION POST 113) MUST KEEP MOVING FORWARD!

We have been here for a number of years. Do you know where here is? Are you aware of the number of residents in our Zip Code areas that do not know how to find us? Why is that? Have you ever tried to tell someone who is new to the area how to get to the Post? Many of your neighbors do not know the Post is in their area. We are fortunate to have one of the very best Honor Guards in our entire geographic area and their pride shows. I want to congratulate the members for continuously promoting the Post. The shoulder patch says Rotonda West Veterans Honor Guard. The question often comes up where is that? Don’t take these comments as being negative in any way. We are provided many opportunities to familiarize residents and visitors with who we are and where we are located. It might just be the right time, with the All Veterans Memorial Park locating adjacent to the Post, for us to print a map showing how to get to us. The project manager for the park has been changed. It appears that there may be a delay to bring him up to speed. The plans are for us to meet with him before the end of May. We will keep you posted as we get additional infor-mation due to some modifications being considered.

Congratulations to Bill Miller being elected Commander of Post 113 for the year 2016-2017. There is no doubt he will get all the support he will need to have a successful year. He will certainly have my support.

God bless all of you, your families, the people that keep us safe at home and all Service Members serving in harm’s

way around the world and God Bless the USA. God Bless America!

Leroy Furman, Past Commander

Special Message!!! Members!!! Members!!! Members!!! Members!!! Special Message!!!

The cost of mailing out the Sound Off News Letter is becoming prohibitive. We are asking all that receive our let-

ter to once again reaffirm their need for a hard copy. Please send this page to: ATTN: Adjutant, American Legion

Post 113, Rotonda West, FL 33947.

It has been several years since we asked people if they needed a hard copy, in the ensuing years we have all become

more tech. (digital) aware i.e. Cell Phones, Computers, Lap Tops, I Pads, Face Book (Rotonda West Legion Post)

etc. The Sound Off has been updated on line and can be accessed by www.alp113, it has all of the information that is

contained in the hard copy of the Sound Off. We will still print some (very few) copies that will be available at the

Post. Currently we mail 290 copies of the News Letter to local zip codes.

If you still need a hard copy please return this page of the Sound Off with your current address and signature.

A W O R D F R O M T H E C H A P L A I N - J O H N C A N I N O

A Big Thank-You to John Canino Sr. for serving as the Chaplain of American

Legion Post 113!!!

Post 113 Phone:

(941) 697-3616

Fax:

(941) 697-5507

Website:

www.legionpost113.com

Meet Your Fellow American Legion Members

Starting this summer, every issue of the Sound Off Newsletter will feature interviews with members of

your Post. It’s a way to get to know your fellow members better! Our first member interviewed:

“Bud” Stevens

“Bud” Stevens was born 12/28/1927 in Holly, Florida. His military

service began in the army in 1968. He was assigned to Cleveland &

served in Puerto Rico as a Warrant Officer. His 23 year military career

included work as a CID Agent, & he was also stationed in Germany.

Bud has two children- A son stationed at Ft. Dix, N.J. & a daughter sta-

tioned at an Army Hospital in Stuttgart, Germany.

Bud has called Rotonda his home for the last 40+ yrs. & he fondly re-

members the popularity of the now defunct “Superstars” television

show starring Ed McMahon which was based in Rotonda (next to the Le-

gion).

Bud worked at the Fischer Body Plant for GM in Cleveland, the Mon-

roe Company on Boca Grande, & the Mercury-Marine plant that sits in

Placida.

Bud enjoys the camaraderie at Post 113 & he loves to fish & go sail

boating.

Now that you know a little more about Bud,

make sure & introduce yourself!!!!

House Manager - Linda Osterberg

Auxiliary President - Barbara Horosky

AUXILIARY NEWS

June

We are winding down another year, & we will miss our northern friends until September. But please remember- we need our summer people all year!!! Penny bingo needs help on Tuesdays to keep this popu-lar day happening. We need callers, set up help, and paper sellers. Contact Emily if you could help one day a month. Dues for 2016 have slowed down and 2017 dues start on July 1st . Renewal will be $30.00 for seniors and $4.00 for juniors. Please pay early! Chicken Dinner tickets for our summer friends are on sale now in the lounge. Please buy early! We ran out in October! We need to have a count. Hope to see you there!!!

July

Pay dues early! Don't forget penny bingo! Enjoy your summer , no meetings till September.

GO BLESS OUR TROOPS AND AMERICA!

Linda Tyler, 1st Vice President

Additional Entrees For Friday Fish/Seafood Dinners

June July

3rd: Beef Stir-Fry over rice 1st: Pork Loin w/Mashed Potato & veggie

10th: Baked Ziti w/Meatball & Sausage 15th: Roast Turkey Dinner

17th: Grilled Pork Chops w/rice or potato & veggie 22nd: Pepper Steak over rice

24th: Bourbon Chicken w/rice 29th: Baked ham dinner

Please check the calendar included in this issue of the Sound Off for our entertainment line-up for the month of March!

(Lunch Served 11:00 - 2:00 Monday - Friday)

Thank-you for the opportunity to serve as your House Manager for the past year! I am moving on to other endeavors-

including performing with our band in Hollywood, CA & Las Vegas/Reno, NV in the upcoming year! The memories & people

I have met in the past year will always be special to me! See you at the Legion! (On the other side of the bar!...Lol)

Past House Manager, Judy Love

Sons of the Legion - Dick Buszka

Summer is here.! This past month the annual food drive was held at St. Francis church. I want to thank all the SAL, Le-

gion, Auxiliary, and riders that helped sort and put food away. This is a good way to give back to the community. We gave

out 8 $1000 scholarship awards at Lemon Bay High School- it was good to see what their future plans are.

We wish them luck!!!

Our new elected officers are as follows:

Commander: Dick Buszka 1st Vice Commander: Matt Egan 2nd Vice Commander: Ray Tafelski

Adjutant: Dave Linton Financial Officer: Vacant Chaplin: Brian Armen Sergeant-of-Arms: Joe Tellip

Executive Board: Dave Eikenberry, Dan Taylor, Mike Fickies

The SAL won't have its regular meetings June, July, August. We will resume on September 8, at 5:00.

Have a healthy and safe summer. God Bless!!!

Have a great summer at the Legion!!!

Sal Commander, Dick Buszka

Adjutant - Royce Tyler

The elections have been held and the new Officers selected by the membership for the year 2016-2017

Commander: Bill Miller Sr., 1st Vice: Jerry Faught, 2nd Vice: Bill Doody, 3rd Vice: Tom Hodges

Finance Officer: Andy Leonard, Historian: Vacant, Chaplain: Phil Kolbe, Sgt.–at–Arms: Mike Kenjorski

Members-at-large: Rick Carlson, Bill Miller Jr., and Joe Perry.

Appointed Officers:

Service Officer: Andy Hackleman, Adjutant: Royce Tyler, and Judge Advocate: TBA

The Post membership stands at 1008 or 96.4% of our goal – we will NOT REACH THE GOAL OF 100% FOR THE YEAR

Transfers: Jonathan Pintar, Donald Berringer, and Charles Watson,

New Members: Neil Ballard, Jeremy Frost, and Merill Hundley

At the General Membership of May 17th the membership passed a motion to suspend the regular member-ship meetings for the months of June, July, August, and September. The Executive Meetings will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month as usual. We are way short of 100% for this year. Next year starts on July 1st. Please pay early! God Bless our Troops and keep them safe!

IF YOU WOULD LIKE A COPY OF THE CURRRENT CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS PLEASE CONTACT ME.THEY HAVE JUST BEEN APPROVED BY DEPARTMENT.

Adjutant, Royce Tyler

JUNE 2016

Vernon Jimerson

Taffy & Viviane Tarr

Dottie Thomas

JULY 2015

Earl & Audrey Taylor

Virginia Morgan

Dick & Shelia Doucette

Andy & Donna Leonard

Gordy & Mabe Davis

Dottie Thomas

Cathryn Keith

Chuck & Clara Miller

Ralph Bauer

Royce & Linda Tyler

Bob Walker

Jerry Burckner

Pete & Carol Veselich

Keith & Pat Dalton

Boosters

B O O S T E R S : T H E B O O S T E R Y E A R R U N S F R O M J U N E 1 , 2 0 1 5 T H R O U G H M A Y 3 1 , 2 0 1 6 .

AUGUST 2015

Bill & Judy Doody

Harold & Marge Feasel

Ron & Bron Guiliano

Bob & Lois Krout

Harold & Ester Grogan

Phill & Ginny Kolbe

Mike & Jane Kenjorski

Mel & Carol Ullrich

SEPTEMBER 2015

Mary Jo Lee

Judy Gault

Earl Bretz

Leo & Theresa Zic Safranski

June

Our Rider Meetings are the last Monday of every month @ 10:00am. Come join us and sign up for just

$20:00!

All Riders dues are due June 1st. for the year. New Officers take over. When you pay your dues, please leave current ad-

dress, phone number and e-mail address so that we can up-date our records. June 25, 2016 we will have our Steak Dinner

starting at 5:00 cost will be $13:00 in advance and $15:00 t the door. Karaoke will follow. Door prizes and 50/50. Come join

us.!

July

On July 23rd we will have a Poker Run for Kids Needs, This will be run by both the Riders and the Ladies Auxiliary.

There will be a box in the Lounge for the donations of shoes. School age children from ages 6-18 yrs.. All proceeds go to Kids

Needs. Please help, make us proud of our Post. You donate 1 pair or 50, all will help. There will no Riders Dinners for the

months of July, August, and September. But, we will resume in October.

Have a wonderful and safe travels this summer!

Secretary, Bootie Ginther

OCTOBER 2015

Mikaila Valentino

Ruth Proctor

Jerry Faught

Charlotte Faught

Bruce & Pat Schubele

NOVEMBER 2015

Knobby & Nancy

Don Plotner

DECEMBER 2015

Jan Townsend

JANUARY 2016

Richard Erpenbach

Doug & Rita Doble

Bill Crawford

Denny Bartlett

Bill & Marty Vanderbilt

LD & Mary Gleason

American Legion Riders

FEBRUARY 2015

Jim & Gail Daniel

Jim & Sharon Chesterfield

Ron Kuban

MARCH 2016

Richard & Barbara Carlson

Tom & Linda Jackling

Jane & Jerry Kornell

Joseph & Theresa Coulombe Mike &

Cheri Fickies

APRIL 2016

Rick & Rita Ellis

Bill Huston

William & Blanch Simpson

Bill McHall

“IN THE KITCHEN”

Gratuities are not included in the price of any meal. Thank you!

**Every Monday**

Come to the Post for a Spaghetti Dinner.!!! 5:00 to 7:00 PM!!!

Only $10.00!!!

(Includes salad, soup, bread & butter, beverage & dessert)

(Cash bar available)

The Public is invited!

Friday Night Fish Fry & Dinners!

Alternate entrée’ offered each Friday:

JUNE JULY

3rd: Beef Stir-Fry 1st: Pork Loin w/mashed potatoes & Veggie

10th: Baked Ziti w/ Meatball & Sausage 15th: Roast Turkey Dinner 17th: Grilled Pork Chops w/ rice or potato & veggie 22nd: Pepper Steak over rice

24th: Bourbon Chicken w/rice 29th: Baked ham dinner

Bring your spouse, significant other, or a guest to dinner at YOUR Post!!!

Stop in the lounge or dining hall for great music!!!

Have a fun time meeting your fellow members & Veterans!

AMERICAN LEGION POST 113—RENTAL INFORMATION

The Post Main Hall is available to rent for meetings or special functions.

Contact the office for additional information & rates at: (941) 697-3616

(The room seats 216 people and has a dance floor & stage)

Plan Your Next Event at YOUR American Legion Post 113!!!

LUNCHES 11 AM TO 2 PM - TUESDAY - THURSDAY

SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT

1

Tacos, Wings &

Things 5-7

2

Cornhole 7PM

Food Available

3

Fish Dinner 4:30-7:00

Music 6:30PM

Moments to

Remember

Line Dancing 9:30-

11:30 AM

4

Breakfast

8-12

Karaoke

6:30-9:30

5

Breakfast

8-12

Bar Bingo

6:30PM

6

Spaghetti Dinner

5-7

7 Auxiliary

Penny Bingo

Noon

8

Tacos, Wings &

Things 5-7

9

Cornhole 7PM

Food Available

10

Fish Dinner

4:30-7:00

Music 6:30PM

Tommy C & Judy Love

11

Breakfast

8-12

Karaoke

6:30-9:30

12

Breakfast

8-12

Bar Bingo

6:30PM

13

Spaghetti Dinner

5-7

14 Auxiliary

Penny Bingo

Noon

15

Tacos, Wings &

Things 5-7

16

Cornhole 7PM

Food Available

17 Fish Dinner

4:30-7:00

Music 6:30PM

MC Square

18

Breakfast

8-12

Karaoke

6:30-9:30

19

Breakfast

8-12

Bar Bingo

6:30PM

20

Spaghetti Dinner

5-7

21

Auxiliary

Penny Bingo

Noon

22

Tacos, Wings &

Things 5-7

Quarter Auction

(6 PM)

23

Cornhole 7PM

Food Available

Line Dancing

(Beginners)

9:30-11:30

24

Fish Dinner 4:30-7:00

Music 6:30PM

Escape

Line Dancing

9:30-11:30 AM

25

Breakfast

8-12

RIDERS Steak Dinner

5:00-7:00

Karaoke

26

Breakfast

8-12

Bar Bingo

6:30PM

27

Spaghetti Dinner

5-7

28

Auxiliary

Penny Bingo

Noon

29

Tacos, Wings &

Things 5-7

30

Cornhole 7PM

Food Available

Line Dancing

(Beginners)

9:30-11:30

AMERICAN LEGION POST 113

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AMERICAN LEGION POST 113

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SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT

1

Fish Dinner 4:30-7:00

Music 6:30PM

Just Duet

2

Breakfast

8-12

Karaoke

6:30-9:30

3

Breakfast

8-12

Bar Bingo

6:30PM

4

Spaghetti Dinner

5-7

5 Auxiliary

Penny Bingo

Noon

6

Tacos, Wings &

Things 5-7

7

Cornhole 7PM

Food Available

Line Dancing 9:30AM

(Beginners)

8

Fish Dinner

4:30-7:00

Music 6:30PM

Moments to

Remember

9

Breakfast

8-12

Karaoke

6:30-9:30

10

Breakfast

8-12

Bar Bingo

6:30PM

11

Spaghetti Dinner

5-7

12 Auxiliary

Penny Bingo

Noon

13

Tacos, Wings &

Things 5-7

14

Cornhole 7PM

Food Available

Line Dancing 9:30AM

(Beginners)

15 Fish Dinner

4:30-7:00

Music 6:30PM

Tommy C & Judy Love

16

Breakfast

8-12

Karaoke

6:30-9:30

17

Breakfast

8-12

Bar Bingo

6:30PM

18

Spaghetti Dinner

5-7

19

Auxiliary

Penny Bingo

Noon

20

Tacos, Wings &

Things 5-7

Quarter Auction

(6 PM)

21

Cornhole 7PM

Food Available

Line Dancing 9:30AM

(Beginners)

22

Fish Dinner 4:30-7:00

Music 6:30PM

Spotlight

Line Dancing

9:30-11:30 AM

23

Breakfast

8-12

RIDERS Steak Dinner

5:00-7:00

Karaoke 6:30-9:30

24

Breakfast

8-12

Bar Bingo

6:30PM

25

Spaghetti Dinner

5-7

26

Auxiliary

Penny Bingo

Noon

27 28

Cornhole 7PM

Food Available

Line Dancing 9:30AM

(Beginners)

29

Fish Dinner 4:30-7:00

Music 6:30PM

MC Square

Line Dancing

9:30-11:30 AM

30

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Post 113 Officers Auxiliary Unit 113 Officers

Commander: Bill Miller Sr. President: Barbara Horosky

1st Vice Commander: Jerry Faught 1st Vice President: Linda Tyler

2nd Vice Commander: Bill Doody 2nd Vice President: Emily Stefanik

3rd Vice Commander: Tom Hodges Secretary: Judy Doody

Chaplain: Phill Kolbe Ass’t Secretary: Cheri Fickies

Finance Officer: Andy Leonard Treasurer: Carolyn Furman

Adjutant: Royce Tyler Ass’t Treasurer: Barbara Carlson

Historian: Vacant Chaplain: Dorothy Thomas

Judge Advocate: Vacant Ass’t Chaplain: Virginia Morgan Sgt.-at-Arms: Mike Kenjorski Historian: Elaine Trites

Service Officer: Andy Hackleman Ass’t Historian: Annette Sharp

Past Commander: Leroy Furman Sgt.-at-Arms: Judy Gault

House Manager: Linda Osterberg Ass’t Sgt.-at-Arms: Linda Osterberg

Members at Large Committee: Committee at Large: Roma Merrill

Rick Carlson Marge Feasel

Bill Miller Jr. Mary Gleason

Joe Perry Past President: Kathy Bates

SAL Squadron Officers

Commander: Dick Buszka Adjutant: Dave Litton

1st Vice Commander: Matt Egan Chaplain: Brian Armen

2nd Vice Commander: Ray Tafelski

Finance Offices

Executive Committee: Mike Fickies, Dave Eikenberry, and Dan Taylor

American Legion Riders Officers

Director: Barb Kirsh Ass’t Director: Bill Vanderbilt

Sgt.-at-Arms: Rick Gornall Treasurer: Jerry Faught

Secretary: Bootie Ginther Chaplain: Brian Armen

American Legion Post 113

3436 Indiana Road

Rotonda West, FL 33947

Non-Profit Organization

U. S. POSTAGE

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Placida, Florida