Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1079, Elyria, Ohio

November 2004 Newsletter

Ponderings by the Commander:

Where has summer gone? It’s November already!

Our annual Clambake on October 3rd was a huge success with a good turnout of members. Many thanks to chairmen Marty Blaine & Bob Burdick, and all who volunteered their time to help.

A special reminder of election day, Tuesday, November 2nd. Everyone needs to take time to go out and vote. We owe this right to all the WW2 veterans who fought and died for the freedom to do so.

Veterans Day, November 11th, will be celebrated a the Post with a ceremony and tureen dinner. The program will begin at 5:00 PM. William Seagraves will be my guest speaker. He was newly elected to serve the Department of Ohio as the Jr Vice Commander. A sign-up sheet for the tureen will be in the Canteen Oct 25th. Bring a large covered dish, or desert. Post will furnish meat & spuds.

The Elyria Council of Veterans will also have an 11:00 AM program at our Post on November 11th. A lunch will follow afterwards. Please plan to attend both ceremonies.

We will be asking for volunteers to ring the bells for the Salvation Army this month. Please sign up for the time you can volunteer for 2 hours. Pat will put a sign-up sheet in the Canteen.

Boy Scout Troop 107 is putting on a Spaghetti Dinner, Wed, Nov 3rd, 5:00 to 7:00 PM $6.00 donation for adults. Please come and help them raise money for their programs. Tickets available at the door.

It’s time to start planning for this years Children’s Christmas Party. The party will be on December 19, 2004. More about this from Charlie Crabeels.

I wish all a Happy and Enjoyable Thanksgiving! God Bless, Steve

NOTE

Please report deceased members to the Post and those ill & in the hospital to the Chaplain, Robert Burdick.

CANTEEN NEWS

We are now open on Sundays for the football games. We even have our very own “Dog Pound”. Wear your Browns attire, even your hats. It’s very much allowed on Sundays. Come in and cheer on the Browns. We open at one and close one hour after the game. We also have food SPECIALS, and some free munchies for you.

Join us Wednesday, November 24th, for our 1st annual Turkey Trot. Our drawing will be held as usual, but we will be serving Double Cheeseburgers w/French Fries or Wings and Fries for $4.50. Serving from 5:30—8:30. Carlyle Smith will entertain you from 8:30—12:00. Join us for a fun time!

I wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving, especially our troops. God Bless! Until December, Tina

November Dinner Menu

Nov 10th….Stuffed Chicken Breast….......................................$6.00

Nov 17th….Pot Roast w/pot & carrots.....................................$6.00

Nov 24th….Burger Basket w/Fries or Wing Basket w/Fries..$4.50

New Key-Cards for ANNUAL dues paying members are available in the Canteen for those who can show their 2005 membership card. Please pay your dues early.

**INSTANT BINGO**

Playable daily in the Canteen. Make your donations for the VFW National Home for Children and other worthwhile local Community Charities while having a chance to win big bucks. The payout percentage is much better than the State Lottery and you can enjoy the hospitality and comaradarie with your buddies in the Canteen.

Hospital & Nursing Home

Clifford Ledyard.......................North Ridge NH

Joseph Noga............................Methodist Home

Val Burrer.................................Methodist Home

John Trembach.............................Lorain Manor

Earl Moore...............................Center Ridge NH

John Beran...............................Center Ridge NH

Edwin Wise.....................................Abby Wood

John Wirth...............................................Life Care

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY

The Christmas Party will be on December19th @ 1:00 PM this year. The sign-up cards will be available in the Canteen from November 1st to November 19th. Ages for eligible children and grandchildren is birth—10. Please include child’s first and (last names if different from member), and current phone number. Charles Crabeels, Chrn

Ladies Auxiliary News

Magadalene Elek, President

Sisters of the Auxiliary

We had a good turn out for our first Noon meeting in October. This has worked out well for members unable to drive at night.

“Thank you” to the ladies who came to sew 105 bibs for O.V.H. , and to Lorraine, Ruth and Marshall for delivering them.

Thanks also to Tina and Lori for preparing our lunch. We will sew again on November 4th, since November is a busy month.

Don’t forget to VOTE on Nov 2nd; then come to our meeting and enjoy a Brunch. Call if you can help in the kitchen.

November 10th is the Chinese Auction. Members will have tickets for sale. In advance they are 6 for $1.00, or at the door 4 for $1.00/ Have your donation there by Noon. This is a good fund raiser.

November 16th is Inspection night. Officers meeting at 7:00 and 8:00 regular meeting.

There will be only (1) meeting in December, on the 7th. It will be our Christmas program in the evening.

Our prayers go to our Sisters that are ill, and Sympathy for those who have lost a loved one. God Bless our Service Men and Women and our great Country.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving, Magadalene Elek. Aux. President