Hot News for April and May, 2011

By the time you read this newsletter, I hope spring has sprung.  I have never been so tired of winter.  Thanks to Senior Vice-Commander Harold Bowles, Post 419 has achieved a 100% reup rate and we have received a check from Department of Michigan.  This check represents $1.00 for each member of the Post.  We will also receive a check from 6th District for $.50 for each member.  Harold worked many long and hard hours to get us to this point and we owe him a lot of atta boys.  The building committee has suggested the possibility of a new Post building instead of dropping more money into the old building.  Butch and his committee are looking into prices and costs for a new building and this information will be presented at the April meeting.  The location for the proposed building would be at the southern area of the present parking lot and would include a walkout lower level.  Nothing will be done without the approval of the general membership so it is important that everyone attend the upcoming meetings.  The Post Honor Guard marched in the Pinckney St. Patrick's Day parade and did us proud.  If you are interested in joining this elite group, contact me at any time for additional information.  The Auxiliary unit hosted a corned beef and cabbage dinner on March 12 and they did a fabulous job, as usual.  The nominating committee is seeking qualified members to run for office for the 2011-2012 year.  Please consider holding office this year as we are losing some valuable members who hold office now.  Elections will be at the May meeting and installation at the June meeting.
Thanks for all your hard work and efforts and I will see you at the Post.

Michael Steuer,
Commander, Post 419 American Legion