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200920092009———2010 Membership Campaign HAS Begun2010 Membership Campaign HAS Begun2010 Membership Campaign HAS Begun Volume 2009 Issue 7

July 2009

Calendar of Events & Activities Jun 26 - Fri NO FISH FRYNO FISH FRYNO FISH FRY Jun 27 - Sat 12 - 5 PM CLAMFEST 2009CLAMFEST 2009 Jun 29 - Mon 7:30 PM Son’s Meeting Jul 3 - Fri NO FISH FRYNO FISH FRYNO FISH FRY July 4thJuly 4thJuly 4th * * * * * * * * * FLY YOUR FLAG ON INDEPENDENCE DAY * * *FLY YOUR FLAG ON INDEPENDENCE DAY * * *FLY YOUR FLAG ON INDEPENDENCE DAY * * * Jul 9-11 - Fri—Sun 91st Annual State Convention - Buffalo, NY Aug 16 - Sun 6:00 PM Color Guard Meeting EEE---Board Meets each 1st Thursday yearBoard Meets each 1st Thursday yearBoard Meets each 1st Thursday year---roundroundround

Every Mon - 6:00 PM Horseshoe League ( New League starts July 14 ) Every Tues - 6:00 PM Cadet’s Meet & Drill

Deadline for August Newsletter - July 15th

Member MtgsMember Mtgs Resume in Sept.Resume in Sept.

The Post is still a very active and is the place to be if your are looking for a great time. As your Commander going in to my 3rd term I would encour-age you all to stop in this summer and check the place out. June was very busy, starting out with the Installation dinner which was catered by Charlie. Thanks Charlie for another great meal. Earlier that day we hosted the Boys State orientation, with 30 boys and their parents attending. The following Sunday, June 14th, at 5 PM, there was a Cere-mony in honor of Flag day. Not only were there several members of the Color Guard present, ALL of the bar patrons attended as well. Speaking of Flags, I would at this time like to thank the Flag crew for put-ting up the Flags. They will remain up thru the 4th of July, taken down and will be back up for Labor Day. Thanks Wendell, Bill and Doug. The annual Clam Fest will be held on June 27th, noon to 5 PM. This is a great event that should not be missed. The list for summer horse shoes will be up this next week, those interested are encouraged to come in and sign up. Don't forget, this is your Post, only YOU can make a difference. I would encourage you to come in and volunteer and enjoy a great time..... LISTEN FOR THE WHISTLE. Commander Dave

The Color Guard has a busy summer ahead. The next meeting will be on August 16th, 6:00 PM. at the Post. Any interested Legionnaire, Sons or Auxiliary member interested in joining would be welcomed at that meeting.

2009/2010 Legion Officers

Commander…….Dave Plato 1st Vice…….Roy Potucek

2nd Vice…….Brian Sanford 3rd Vice…….Pat Kearney

Adjutant…….Doug Herrmann Finance Officer…. Dave Keegan

Service Officer.. Fred Stone Sgt At Arms…….Les Smith

Chaplain…….Glenn Sotherden Historian……..Heidi Heidenreich

Trustees: Sam Solitto

Janet Carpenter Mark Adams

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Cicero American Legion James Harvey Spire Post 787

5575 Legionnaire Drive Cicero, NY 13039

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1st Week of the Month1st Week of the Month -- Mark VanMarterMark VanMarter

Karaoke will resume in SeptemberKaraoke will resume in September Tom & Val say “Have a Great SummerTom & Val say “Have a Great Summer——see you in the Fall”see you in the Fall”

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Adjutant’s Agitation By Doug Herrmann Membership to Date is “ 0 “

National will begin sending out 2010 renewal notices. When you get yours, please check to make sure you have paid for 2009, or when you send in a renewal it will be credited to your 2009 dues. 2009 Membership was over 103% (highest % to goal in Onondaga County), let’s keep it up for 2010. Recent contributions from your Post went to: Eagle Association (for a Korean War Monument at the State Fairgrounds) and Spar-tan Association (to honor the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Ft. Drum) Donations have been made to the following groups or charities this year: Francis House, Syracuse Boys & Girls Club, Leukemia Foundation, Boy Scouts - Cicero, Girl Scouts - Cicero, Rescue Mission, VA Holiday Gift Shop for Veterans, VA Hos-pital, Cicero Fire Department, Cicero Historical Society, Cicero PBA, Oswego County Hospice, Hancock Airport Military Courtesy Room, SPCA, Golisano Children's Hospital Building Fund, CNY Cancer Soci-ety, Hospice of CNY Syracuse, CNS Schools Scholarship through Dol-lars for Scholars, Post 787 yearly College Scholarship, Syracuse Boys Club, CNY Lung Association, South Bay Fire Department, Eagle Asso-ciation Korean War Memorial Fund, VAVS, Maple Bay Rod & Gun Club Youth Fishing Derby, Cicero Little League, Cicero Falcons Youth Football, Troopers Foundation State Police Youth Summer Program.

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News from the Troops I have received several requests asking for sun-block, powdered drink mixes, foot powder, healthy snacks, individual size fruit cups, Ramen Noodles, hard candy , gum, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shaving gel (not cream) aerosol NO CHOCOLATE. The troops don't ask for themselves, usually it is for someone who gets no care pkgs whatsoever, yes, that's true and when they get care pkgs they divide them up among themselves so some troops may not get very much, so I am asking all the members of Harvey J. Spire #787 , whether you are Legion, Sons, Legion Rider, or Auxiliary to please consider our troops and place something in the donation box. Let show them our Cicero NY support. Just a added note sometimes these requests do not come from the troops themselves ,it is from someone in command. Why not take a few minutes and sign a few Thank You cards and drop them off in the box, I will make sure they get sent out. In less than a month we will be celebrating Independence Day and we will be with family and friends ,our troops will not be home enjoying time with their family. Please no more magazines for now. Thank You, Rosemary Danielewicz-Troop Chairperson

Just a reminder – there are no Auxiliary meetings for the months of July & August. The next regular meeting will be September 1st at 7:00PM. Reminder to those who have signed up for the Wine Tour – if you only made a deposit on the trip – the rest of the money will be due by 9/11. If you need to cancel for any reason, please let either Tom or myself know as soon as possible so your spot may be filled. I am putting a new sign-up sheet on the board for anyone interested in being on the list in case of cancellations. I will be gone the week of 6/15-6/20 – but if you have any questions, you can contact me at the post on Tues & Thurs evenings after that. Everyone have a safe summer. Again – thanks to all for their support for the last two years and see ya round the post. Laureen Past Auxiliary President

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2009 membership is going well. The members that have not paid their 2009 dues will have to pay for two years when the 2010 cards come in the next couple weeks. Karaoke 2nd & 4th Saturday will resume in September. Tom and Val are taking the summer off. We still have entertainment on the first Saturday of the month. I would like to thank Mark Adams for getting our shirts done, they will be available starting this weekend. If you change your email address, phone # or address please let me know ASAP so we can get your newsletter to you. The news-letter is coming out quarterly by snail mail and monthly by email. This helps cut down on costs, so get your email addresses to me ASAP anyone not getting their news letter please let me know. If any Sons Member would like anything put in our news, call me at 431-5997 or 751-7754. Calling all Sons, we need help for the Friday fish dinners from 4-8. The horseshoe league is going great come by Mondays and cheer for your team. The next horseshoe league will start July 14th, anyone wishing to play please sign up NOW and be at the Post on the 14th at 5:45PM. The sons are still looking into a golf tournament for the fall more to follow soon. EVERYONE HAVE A GREAT SUMMER AND SEE YOU AROUND THE LEGION.

THANK YOUTHANK YOU Flag Detail Folks did a Great Job. Wendell Stewart, Bill Pellor, Doug DeRycke. There were more flags on the Streets than ever. Also, thanks go out to Marc Young for making many new flag holders … AWESOME JOB !!

We are thinking of holding a Theme Tray or also known as Chinese Auction Fundraiser but in order to do this we need the support of all our auxiliary members. Please let us know what your take is on this, we would like to be able to keep up with our donations to various charities but we need to put funds into the account if we are to continue. This can be a good fund-raiser but we need to call on all of our auxiliary members if this is to be successful. If every member donated 1 basket no mat-ter what size we could have an outstanding turnout. PLEASE won't you let us know your take on this. We need to work as a team and we really would appreciate your input. You can call me @699-5660 or email rosemary512002@yahoo.com or you can leave a note in the file. Meetings are important so won't you please consider com-ing to them, share your ideas. Thank You, Rosemary Danielewicz - Incoming President.

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2009 — 2010 Officers Installation Legion Auxiliary Sons Commander—Dave Plato President - Rosemary Danielewicz Commander—Jeff Sotherden 1st Vice—Roy Potucek 1st Vice—Jayne Fust 1st Vice—Bob Turnbull 2nd Vice—Brian Sanford 2nd Vice—Linda Jackson 2nd Vice—Steve Kempisty 3rd Vice—Pat Kearney 3rd Vice—Delores Smith 3rd Vice—Bill Bell Jr. Adjutant—Doug Herrmann Secretary—Sharon Ridgeway Adjutant—Bill Bell Sr. Finance Officer—Dave Keegan Treasurer—Leota Carlisle Treasurer—Gary Bramer Sgt At Arms—Les Smith Sgt-At-Arms—Jayne Fust Sgt At Arms—Charlie DeRycke Service Officer—Fred Stone Chaplain—Gina Scaia Chaplain—Rich Cohen Chaplin—Glenn Sotherden Historian—Charlie Jackson Historian—Heidi Heidenreich Advisor—Glenn Sotherden Trustees: Sam Solitto Janet Carpenter Mark Adams

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