THE BUGLE

08-06-150

Seeley B. Parish
Post 457 Phelps, NY

June 2008

Take the time to enjoy the Summer!

JUNE EVENTS

06/10/08 _______________ Auxiliary Meeting
06/12/08 _______________ Board Meeting
06/14/08 _______________ 7th District Convention
06/15/08________________ Clambake
06/18/08 _______________ SAL Meeting
06/19/08 _______________ Post Meeting


SUMMER EVENTS

07/10/08 _______________ Board Meeting
07/13/08 _______________ Post Golf Tournament
07/14/08________________ Organization Meeting (2008-2009)
07/17-18-19/08 _________ Department Convention - Albany
07/20/08 _______________ Post Family Picnic
08/01-02-03/08 _________ Sauerkraut Festival
08/11/08 _______________ Board Meeting
08/15-16-17/08 _________ Warriors Day Weekend - Canada

POST 457 NEWS

Message from the Commander

A traveling ¾ scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. was at Seneca Lake State Park in Geneva on May 22nd to 26th. Hundreds of people visited the exhibition Memorial Day weekend. I am proud to say Post 457 was very active during the week with members volunteering to help construct the wall and afterwards with various other tasks necessary to run the exhibition. The Legion, Auxiliary and SAL Color Guards performed the opening ceremony on Friday evening. What an outstanding performance it was! We also volunteered the stage from which all ceremonies were conducted. A "Well Done!" to not only our post members, but to all volunteers for all over our area.
Our Memorial Day Parade commenced at 11 am on Monday, May 26th. Thanks to all who participated in the parade and ceremony at Resthaven Cemetery. Very special thanks to our Auxiliary for the refreshments enjoyed by all following the ceremony.
Election of Post Officers for the 2008 - 2009 Legion year was held at our May meeting. The results are:
Commander - Don Springer
1st Vice Commander - Jerry Van Camp
2nd Vice Commander - Richard Hamelinck
3rd Vice Commander - Ginny Phenes
Adjutant / Finance Officer - Ernie Bishop
Chaplin - Bob Spink
Sergeant-At-Arms - Fred Merscher
Service Officer - Lester Ellis
The Executive Committee consists of:
Stan Maines, John Sherman and Bob Springer.
Thank you to all that volunteered to serve.
Out annual Fathers Day Clambake will take place on June 15th. Tickets are available at the bar and the price is the same as last year, $35. Dewey's 3rd Ward Tavern will cater the event.
Our monthly Post meeting is Thursday, June 19th. Election of three Board of Director members will take place at this meeting. Come to the meeting and be involved! Please contact Fred Merscher or myself if you wish to serve on the Board of Directors.
For those who always attend, I'm looking forward to seeing you again. For those who rarely or never attend, dome on out to the meeting! Be informed! After the meeting enjoy the great chow prepared by Fred.


Yours for the Legion,

Don Springer, Commander

News from the Auxiliary

June 10th will be our annual banquet again. Once more this will be catered by the SAL. Thank you in advance. The social hour will begin at 6 pm with dinner served at 7 pm. Following dinner will be the installation of officers for the 2008 – 2009 year. The regular meeting will be brief.
Please remember to bring items for the food cupboard as we won’t be meeting again until September.
I want to thank all of our Auxiliary members for your help during the past year. Out programs and events are successful because you care and step up to help.

Judy Bishop

President

SAL NEWS

Fellow Sons of The American Legion,

I want to thank Ray Lawson for putting on the lunch for our veterans at our 1st Veterans Appreciation Day. Your help made it a success. It was really great having everyone as our guest; your attendance was our pleasure!
At our May meeting the following were elected to office for the 2008 - 2009 year:
Commander - Bruce Ruthven
Vice Commanders - Jonathan Ruthven, Tim Kesel & Bob
Phenes
Champlain - Tom Linden
Historian - Bryan Fisher
Treasurer - Ray Lawson
Sergeant-At-Arms - Fred Merscher
I am looking forward to another successful year with the qualified hard working officers you have elected. It is their dedication to service that has giving us the reputation as on of the top Squadrons in the Detachment of New York. Thank you for your support!
Attention: All members, your help is needed for the upcoming events scheduled in June, July and August. We are catering the Auxiliary banquet on June 10th. Please check the upcoming events link on our website for more information on other activities.
Our last meeting of the year will be held on Wednesday June 18th; Ernie Bishop, our adviser will be installing our newly elected officers. We welcome and encourage your attendance.

Yours for Sons

Bruce Ruthven, Squadron 457 Commander

Website: sal457ny.tripod.com
E-mail: sal457ny@gmail.com

Vietnam Veterans Traveling Wall

I would like to report what a wonderful experience it was to take a part with "The Wall" when it was displayed at Seneca Lake State Park. Several from our Post were involved with the set up and dismantling of the wall. Although it was physically demanding for a bunch of old fat men it was a very wonderful experience. I think I can report for all that participated, when I say we would all do it again.
The programs and displays that were in evidence during the four day event were spectacular. Shame on you if you didn't see some of them. The Sunday night Candlelight Ceremony was incredible.
If any of you know Dan Simons of Devaney-Bennett-Simons Funeral Home please thank him for coordinating this event. What a great job he did.

Ernie Bishop, Adjutant

500 CLUB

04/27/08 _____________ Joan Graham $334 AWOL
05/04/08 ______________ Matthew Meath $500 AWOL
05/11/08 ______________ Christal Horn $500 AWOL
05/18/08 ______________ Gary Goodman $500 AWOL
James Linden $500 WINNER