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GEN. SMEDLEY D. BUTLER POST No. 701
AMERICAN LEGION
   
CORNER PENNSYLVANIA & CAPITOL STREETS
WHITE OAK BOROUGH
McKEESPORT, PA 15131
NEWSLETTER: - APRIL - MAY - JUNE 2003
COMMANDERS MESSAGE: No one likes war. This country has seen many wars - innocent people have lost their lives on both sides - and there but for the grace of God, it could have been my father, my brother, my husband, or even worse soon my own son. Throughout the course of history, this country has remained free, because of brave men and women who lay down their lives so that we all may live in freedom. I thank God today for freedom - those who bought and paid for it with their lives in the past - and those who will protect it in the present and defend it in the future. I have purchased a few cases of blue star window banners, they will be available free to anyone in our community who has family currently serving. Let's show our support for our troops, and place a banner in our windows. May God bless America, the land of the free, the home of the brave and the greatest country on the face of this earth!
MEMBERSHIP: Final dues notices are being mailed out to members who have not paid their 2003 dues. For those of you who have paid and still receive a notice, please note that there is a disclaimer on the notice. Don't loose your membership status, send in your 2003 dues now.
POST MEETINGS: Every third Thursday is still meeting night. Starting time is 8:30 P.M. and there are refreshments after each meeting. NOMINATIONS for legion officers, delegates and board of directors will take place at the regular meeting on May 15th at 8:30 P.M. If you desire to be nominated for an elected office, you must be present at this meeting or submit a letter to the Commander stating your intention to accept a nomination for office prior to this meeting. ELECTIONS will be held on June 19th from 12:00 noon until 8:00 P.M. Results will be announced at the close of the meeting that same evening.
DELEGATES: Our next district meetings will be held at Natrona Post 48 on April 27th, beginning at 2:00 P.M. and at White Oak Post 701 on June 29th. All delegates and alternates should make every effort to attend. The Department of Pa. American Legion Convention will be held in Monroeville July 17th thru July 20th. Make your plans now.
TAPS: Those legionaires and friends who have passed away since our last newsletter: George E Adams, Joseph A. Bacco, Thomas L Burns, John A Considine, William P Delo, Thomas G. Erkel, Charles S Farbarik, Walter Harding, Robert E Hawkins, David R Johnston, Michael Kapral, John J McShea, Richard Mueller, John J Ockay, Stanley R. Pigora, Frank W Sabo, Nicholas J Skezas, Lester B. Waugh, John G Yanez. May they rest in peace and be fondly remembered.
AUXILIARY: April 8, 2003 - Regular meeting to begin at 7:30pm, if your unable to attend the Aspinwall hospital party, please brings pies to this meeting. Wednesday April 9, 2003 is our Aspinwall hospital party. Leave post at 5:45pm. Turn in money for Basket of Cheer to Dolly Korzun, winner to be determined by the evening PA. Daily Lottery number. Poppy Sales - Volunteers needed. Dates: May 2nd or 3rd, and May 9th or 10th. Benefits Veterans! May 13th - Regular meeting to begin at 7:30pm, at this meeting there will be nominations and election of officers, and a Mothers Day covered dish dinner, please sign up ahead if your planning on attenting this meeting. The Auxiliary will be making sandwiches for the Memorial Day Parade on Sunday May 25th, help is needed. June 10th - Regular meeting to begin at 7:30pm, We would like a nice turnout for the initiation of new members. The ceremony is nice and a luncheon will follow.
SENIORS: The Seniors Organization is inviting all Legion members aged 50 and older to join our group. We depend on regular Legion people to fill our ranks. It is a natural succession and your joining and being active will keep the organization vibrant. We have not had any Legion members join us for many years and our membership is dwindling. Your participation is vital. We meet on the 4th Tuesday of every month except July and August. Dues are just $10 a year and entertainment fee (for the band) is $2. We have a nice crowd and enjoy a good time. We have an instillation dinner/dance in March, and a Christmas dinner/dance. If you think the music is not your type, we can accommodate. Call Eugene Heintz at 412-673-5806 concerning membership
SAL: Meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 P.M. at our Post Home. Further information can be obtained by contacting Robin Gault or Chuck Elyes Jr.
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS: A list of items needed is located on each door of the post and also on the inner bulletin board. Donations of these items are needed. Boxes will be made up and sent to members/family members currently serving in the gulf. If you have a family member or know of a regular member who is currently in the gulf and have an address for them, please contact Commander Hoover at 412-672-7994 with the persons' information.
FLAGS: We are accepting and need flags donated, to be flown over the post home.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
AMERICANISM DINNER: To be held May 21st, at 6:30 P.M., at our post home for the parents and students who have been selected for outstanding efforts to receive Legion school awards or to attend Keystone Boys or Girls State. This is sponsored jointly by the Legion and the Auxiliary.
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE: The annual White Oak Boro/Post 701 parade will be held on Monday, May 26th at 12:30 P.M. Chairman Ted Dean urges all members, who are able, to come out and march with our post.
EASTER EGG HUNT: April 20th from 1:00 P.M. till 3:00 P.M. For the children and grandchildren, of paid up 2003 members. Children 0 - 10 are eligible.
GOLF RETIREES: Irwin Country Club Friday April 25th, 2003 at 8:30am. New members welcome, call Al Cotter at 724-864-3811.
BOWLING LEAGUE: The bowling league banquet is scheduled for Saturday May 24th, at our post home.
MOTHERS DAY: Our annual Mothers Day dinner will be served on Sunday, May 11th from 12:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Buffet, Salad Bar and selected items from menu. Reservations recommended, please call 412-672-7994 to make reservations.
MONDAY NIGHT SINGLES DANCE
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April
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07 - Frankie Carroll
14 - Arlington Esquires
21 - Julius Falcon
28 - Modelaires
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May
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05 - Delmars
12 - Arlington Esquires
19 - Modelaires
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June
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02 - Silvotones
09 - Frankie Carroll
16 - Julius Falcon
23 - Modelaires
30 - Arlington Esquires
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Louise M. Hoover, Commander
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