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MAY 17thth IS COMING UPON US FAST!
DOES IT HOLD ANY SIGNIFICANCE FOR YOU?
This is not a quiz, it is a reminder. May 17th is the day a new slate of officers are to be elected at American Legion Post
113. There are notices posted throughout the building. However, there are many of you who do not or cannot frequent the Post
and this will serve as a notice for you so that you can cast your vote. Your vote does count and it very well could be a deciding
vote!
Everything is ready to go with the All Veterans Memorial Park. The plans are to break ground sometime in May/June 2016
and it is supposed to be completed in the first part of November 2016. The plan for construction is going to allow for expansion
of the park. We will keep you posted on progress using the Sound Off, newspapers and postings throughout the Post. When the
project starts it will undoubtedly cause some inconveniences. Remember patience is a virtue. The finished product will be well
worth the wait!
A memorial service was held at the Post for Bud Prentiss. Bud was well known and we had planned for a minimum of 100
attendees. The turnout was lower than we planned for. The Post 113 Veterans Honor Guard performed in an outstanding man-
ner and the Post 113 Auxiliary supported the service in their fine manner which included refreshments. A thank you to all who
took part in the service in various ways.
A Memorial Day service will be held at the Post on Sunday, May 30th (which is the actual Memorial Day Observance-not the
federal observance on Monday). Please attend & show your support! God bless all of you and your families, all the members of
the organizations under our roof and their families, all the members of the organizations that keep us safe and secure in our com-
munities and all of our service members serving all over the world, many of whom are in harm’s way.
REMEMBER POST ELECTIONS ARE COMING UP!
God Bless America!
Commander - Leroy Furman
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
Members that have passed away:
Tom Rybiski
May he Rest in Peace
Chaplain - John Canino Sr.
“Wow! I Didn’t Know That!” If April Showers Bring May Flowers what do Mayflowers bring?
Answer: Pilgrims!
THE MONTH OF MAY IN POP CULTURE HISTORY
1960 - American U-2 spy plane shot down over the Soviet Union.
2011 - Osama bin Laden was reported killed by U.S. forces in Pakistan.
1982 - The Weather Channel began broadcasting in the US.
1951 - The Senate Armed Forces and Foreign Relations Committees began hearings of General Douglas MacArthur.
1952 - Flying US Air Force C-47, Lieutenant Colonel Joseph O. Fletcher and Lieutenant Colonel William P. Benedict became the first to
land a plane on the North Pole.
1970 - Jeffrey Glenn Miller, Allison B. Krause, William Knox Schroeder and Sandra Lee Scheuer were killed by National Guard troops at
Ohio's Kent state campus.
1961 - Navy Commander Alan Bartlett Shepard Jr. was launched into space aboard the Freedom 7 space capsule, the first American
astronaut to travel into space.
1933 - President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed an executive order creating the Works Progress Administration (WPA)
1937 - The Hindenburg exploded over Lakehurst, New Jersey, killing 36 passengers and crew members.
1956 - Elvis Presley appeared on the Milton Berle Show.
1945 - V-E Day (Victory in Europe Day) was celebrated in America and Great Britain.
1914 - Although referred to since the late 1800s, US President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the first Mother's Day holiday on this date
IN May.
Any Comments or Suggestions? Contact Tommy C at: [email protected]
Post 113 Phone:
(941) 697-3616
Fax:
(941) 697-5507
Website:
www.legionpost113.com
House Manager - Judy Love
Auxiliary President - Barbara Horosky
We are slowing down for summer. Card party is May 25th and lunch is $7.00. Tickets are on sale for
the Chicken Dinner on June 11th. Please buy your tickets early- we ran out of chicken last time!
DUES! DUES! DUES!!!
We are way short of 100% for this year. Next year starts on July 1st. Senior dues will be $30.00 and
Junior dues will be $4.00.
Please Pay Early!
God Bless our Troops and keep them safe!
Linda Tyler, 1st Vice President
Additional Entrees For Friday Fish/Seafood Dinners
May 6th: Pork Chop Pezzoli
May 13th: Pot Roast
May 20th: Chicken Cacciatore
May 27th: Sausage, Peppers & Onions
Mothers Day Dinner - May 8th!!!!
Salmon with Rice or Filet Mignon with Potato, Vegetable * Shrimp Cocktail or Capri Salad—$15.00
Served 2:00 - 5:00 PM
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)
House Manager, Judy Love
Sons of the Legion - Dick Buszka
When I lived in Michigan , the saying was April showers bring May flowers. In Florida we have beautiful flowers all year long! That's paradise! Our friends are leaving us for the sum-mer, but they will return & bring more friends. That is what helps make our Legion great! Have a safe and healthy summer. I would like to welcome new members: David Sloan, Jason Jaros, Robert King, Robert Sidorski, Allen Brown & new dual member Bill Vanderbilt. Our next meeting is May 12th at 5:00 p.m. That is our election night for officers. Please come and vote! I am asking any of our SAL members who volunteer at any Post or community service to put your activi-ty, hours and name on a paper & give it to the bartender to place in the “SAL” box. This is important, as we receive credit by the state. I know a lot of you do, but some of you do things, that I don't know about. So please keep us posted as to when you volunteer. Thank you!!! Enjoy your time at the Legion,
Have a great month at the Legion!
Sal Commander, Dick Buszka
Adjutant - Royce Tyler
Elections!!!!! Elections!!!!!
THE ELECTION FOR POST OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR OF 2016-2017 IS APROACHING MAY 17TH 2016. ABSENTEE BALLOTS
ARE AVAILABLE AT THE BAR. THEY MUST BE RETURNED TO THE POST NO LATER THAN MAY 17, 2016 @ 6:30 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OUT THE ABSENTEE BALLOTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE ENVELOPE WITH THE BALLOT. PLEASE
MAKE SURE THAT THE BALLOT IS FILLED OUT CORRECTLY OR IT WILL NOT BE COUNTED (NO EXCEPTIONS). THE ELECTION
WILL BE HELD AT THE POST FROM 12:00 NOON UNTIL_6:30 PM MAY 17TH 2016. THE DATE HAS BEEN CHANGED FROM
THE PREVIOUS SOUND OFF ATRICLE. YOU WILL NEED TO SHOW YOUR CURRENT MEMBERSHIP CARD TO VOTE. ALL MEM-
BERS IN GOOD STANDING OF AMERICAN LEGION POST 113 MAY VOTE. CANDIDATES CAN BE WRITEN IN ON THE BALLOT (A
PERSON OF YOUR CHOICE IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO VOTE FOR ANY OF THE NOMINATED INDIVIDUALS).
LEGIONNAIRES - PLEASE WELCOME THE FOLLOWING TRANSFERRED MEMBERS TO THE POST:
Ronald Beasley, James Nimphius, William Sander, Jack Kinney, Robert Heidemann, Valerie Rahn, Brent VitekRoger Holck,
Henry Kelly, Peter Watson, Michael Pizzi, Powell Thomas Sr., Herbert Trapp, Frank Valensi, Patrick Striplin,and Harry
DrechslerNEW: Lewis Seiwell, John Gault, Robert Thompson, Lyland Erickson, Terry Morris, Albert Reeves, Danny Wilson,
John Baclawski,Donald Samples, William MCCarty, John Edwards, Joseph Saltelamacchia, Wayne Moser, George Matthews,
George Tnigle, and Thomas Agan
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 2015
Vernon Jimerson
“In memory of Nancy McHale”
Paul & Elaine Trites
Dottie Hillman
Candy Zaharias
Barbara Poore
James & Charlotte Arcadia
William Riley
Buster & Carolyn Furman
Heinz Dittmar
Richard Rice
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
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 .
Royce & Linda Tyler
Bob Walker
Jerry Burckner
Pete & Carol Veselich
Keith & Pat Dalton
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
Mikaila Valention
Ruth Proctor
Post 113 Legion Riders:
Elections are in June. Anyone interested in running for office please attend
the May meeting on first Monday at 10:00A.M. A ride is planned after the
meeting. Our dinner will be Saturday, May 28th, 5:00P.M. - 7:00 P.M. New
members are welcome! Thank you!
Happy Mothers Day!!!!
Bill Vanderbilt, Assistant Director
Jerry Faught
Charlotte Faught
Bruce & Pat Schubele
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
American Legion Riders
MARCH 2016
Jim & Gail Daniel
Jim & Sharon Chesterfield
“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:
May 6th: Pork Chop Pezzoli / May 13th: Pot Roast / May 20th: Chicken
Cacciatore / May 27th: Sausage, Peppers & Onions
4:30 — 7:00PM!!!
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
Breakfast
8-12
Bar Bingo
6:30PM
2
Spaghetti Dinner
5-7
Music 6:30PM
Tommy C & Judy
Love
3
Auxiliary
Penny Bingo
Noon
4
Tacos, Wings &
Things 5-7
Line Dancing
9:30-11:30
5
Cornhole 7PM
Food Available
Line Dancing
(Beginners)
9:30-11:30
6
Fish Dinner
4:30-7:00
Music 6:30PM
Moments to Remember
Line Dancing
9:30-11:30 AM
7
Breakfast
8-12
Karaoke
6:30-9:30
8
Breakfast
8-12
Bar Bingo
6:30PM
Mothers Day
Dinner: 2-5
9
Spaghetti Dinner
5-7
Music 6:30PM
DJ-Dancing
10 Auxiliary
Penny Bingo
Noon
11
Tacos, Wings &
Things 5-7
Line Dancing
9:30-11:30
12
Cornhole 7PM
Food Available
SAL Meeting 5:00PM
(Officer Election Night)
Line Dancing
Beginners)
9:30- 11:30
13
Fish Dinner
4:30-7:00
Music 6:30PM
Tommy C & Judy Love
Line Dancing
9:30-11:30 AM
14
Breakfast
8-12
Karaoke
6:30-9:30
15
Breakfast
8-12
Bar Bingo
6:30PM
16
Spaghetti Dinner
5-7
Music 6:30PM
DJ-Dancing
17 Auxiliary
Penny Bingo
Noon
Elections!!! Noon-6:30 P.M.
18
Tacos, Wings &
Things 5-7
Line Dancing
9:30-11:30
19
Cornhole 7PM
Food Available
Line Dancing
(Beginners)
9:30-11:30
20 Fish Dinner
4:30-7:00
Music 6:30PM
Just Duet
Line Dancing
9:30-11:30 AM
21
Breakfast
8-12
Karaoke
6:30-9:30
22
Breakfast
8-12
Bar Bingo
6:30PM
23
Spaghetti Dinner
5-7
Music 6:30PM
DJ-Dancing
24
Auxiliary
Penny Bingo
Noon
25
Tacos, Wings &
Things 5-7
Auxiliary Card Party
(11:30)& Quarter
Auction (6 PM)
Line Dancing
9:30-11:30
26
Cornhole 7PM
Food Available
Line Dancing
(Beginners)
9:30-11:30
27
Fish Dinner
4:30-7:00
Music 6:30PM
Escape
Line Dancing
9:30-11:30 AM
28
Breakfast
8-12
RIDERS DINNER 5:00-7:00
Karaoke 6:30-9:30
29
Breakfast
8-12
Bar Bingo
6:30PM
30
Spaghetti Dinner
5-7
Music 6:30PM
DJ-Dancing
31
Auxiliary
Penny Bingo
Noon
AMERICAN LEGION POST 113
May 2016
Post 113 Officers Auxiliary Unit 113 Officers
Commander: Leroy Furman President: Barbara Horosky
1st Vice Commander: Bill Vanderbilt 1st Vice President: Linda Tyler
2nd Vice Commander: Bill Doody 2nd Vice President: Emily Stefanik
3rd Vice Commander: Dick Young Secretary: Judy Doody
Chaplain: John Canino Ass’t Secretary: Cheri Fickies
Finance Officer: Andy Leonard Treasurer: Carolyn Furman
Adjutant: Royce Tyler Ass’t Treasurer: Marian Brumley
Historian: Greg Winsiewski Chaplain: Dorothy Thomas
Judge Advocate: Rick Ellis Ass’t Chaplain: Virginia Morgan Sgt-at-Arms: Harold Feasel Historian: Rikki Clayton
Service Officer: Andy Hackleman Ass’t Historian: Elaine Trites
Past Commander: Jerry Faught Sgt-at-Arms: Marie Joyce
House Manager: Judy Love Ass’t Sgt-at-Arms: Cinderella Weber
Members at Large Committee: Committee at Large: Roma Merrill
Bob Avena, Tom Hodges, Marge Feasel
Bill Miller Sr., 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
2nd Vice Commander: Ray Tafelski
Finance Offices Dave Eikenberry Chaplain: Keith Dalton
Executive Committee: Mike Fickies, Dave Linton, and Keith Garrison
American Legion Riders Officers
Director: Barb Kirsh Ass’t Director: Bill Vanderbilt
Sgt-at-Arms: Arden (Bud) Felthoff Treasurer: Jerry Faught
Secretary: Bootie Ginther
American Legion Post 113
3436 Indiana Road
Rotonda West, FL 33947
Non-Profit Organization
U. S. POSTAGE
PAID
Placida, Florida