Williamson American Legion
100 PER CENT AMERICANISM Post #394 AMERICA FOR AMERICANS
OUR MOTTO P.O. Box 158, 6206 Lake Avenue OUR AIM
Williamson, NY 14589
COMMANDER
Bob Dominik
585-313-0435
FIRST-VICE
Terry Pulver
483-8374
SECOND-VICE
Timn Tim Ginett
483-2412
THIRD-VICE
George Gushue
483-6216
ADJUTANT
James D. Hoffman
315-576-1517
FINANCE
Dick Baxter
585-305-4958
SGT-AT-ARMS
Dave Madison
585-303-2964
CHAPLAIN
Dick Baxter
585-305-4958
HISTORIAN
Peter Evans
589-8422
JUDGE ADVOCATE
Gordon Wilfeard
483-6108
SERVICE OFFICER
Ray Cook
904-4238
MEMBER @ LARGE
Dean Sheffield
589-8987
TRUSTEES
Tim Huff ’18
589-8925
George Gushue ‘19
483-6216
Scott Utley ‘17
589-3344
POST #394
589-3851
The November 10, 2016 meeting of Williamson American Legion Post #394 was called to order at 7:06 p.m. by Commander Bob Dominik with 20members present.
Minutes - Jim Hoffman – Gordon Wilfeard made a motion to waive the reading of the minutes of the October 13, 2016meeting and accept as distributed. Seconded by Herb Gravelle and carried.
Finance Reports – Dick Baxter – No reports due to computer issue – will be forwarded to the Adjutant when complete.
Committee Reports
Membership...Commander Dominik:
We are at 51.4%, rank 43rd within the Department and 7th in the District.
Oratorical… Peter Evans:
Peter has spoken with a local student interested in next year (Gavin Buehler) and has met with school coach – will continue talking.
SAL…Rick Dunning:
Rick presented a blank check to the Commander to pay for the Veterans Day dinner. Williamson Fire Company is cooking. There is a chili cook off the 19th – all you can eat for $3!
ALR...Jerry Slater:
We will deliver food boxes on November 19th to 35 Veterans. This is up from 26 last time. We just bought 90 food boxes. We have spent $5,000 to $6,000 on emergency relief for Veterans this year and our account is down to less than $1,000. We lose 22 Veterans to suicide each day – talk to Vets you know to make sure all is ok. We deliver food boxes on December 17th and the presents on December 18th. We can use help with both.
Sick Call...Dick Baxter:
Jerry Collier and Greg Allman on sick call.
Unfinished Business
Commander Dominik – we will have details on Adult Christmas party following Veterans Day Dinner.
New Business
Dick Ranker opened up discussion on the role of the Riders. Following discussion Jim Hoffman made a motion to donate $500 to the food box program. Seconded by Dick Ranker and carried.
Correspondence… Commander Dominik:
Information regarding upcoming bowling tournament – given to Herb Gravelle
Request for donations for Wreathes Across America event in Bath on December 17th– Dick Baxter made a motion to buy two ($30). Seconded by Jerry Slater and carried with one nay.
Request for donation – Pines of Peace. George Gushue made motion to donate $150. Seconded by Harold Ensman and carried with two nays. Following discussion Dean Sheffield made a motion we donate another $150 for a total of $300. Seconded by Emmet Vanderburgh and carried.
Card received from Connor Allman set out for those to read.
Notice that the Post will receive some money from the estate of Nat Fuller.
Legion Meeting Drawing... Herb Gravelle - $13.25.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
Auxiliary News
The auxiliary got together to finalize our kids Christmas party crafts and goodies. This is a great day to enjoy the holiday season watching your children make a memory for you to look back on so please bring them for this short but fun activity. Please check out the attached information.
Also, didn't want to let too much time go by before giving a BIG THANK YOU to all our people who worked our Veterans dinner - too many to name but you know who you are - the food was fantastic (you could tell by the silence in the air), servers kept the food flowing (without any collisions,that's how proficient they were)and cleanup was a breeze (or was that the person rushing by with articles that motivated us?). I believe our veterans enjoyed their meal; they were certainly appreciative, and we were so thrilled to be able to serve them to show our sincere thanks for their service.
For God and Country,
Carol Steaderman
Auxiliary President
From the Commander
Adult Christmas Party for the Legion, Auxiliary, SAL and Riders – and one guest - is on Saturday, December 3rd at the Post – catered by Vinnie Pilato and Rick Dunning. Cocktails at 5:00 p.m. - Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $5 – just show up and pay when you get there! Note – this year there will be games and activities following the meal.
From the Auxiliary and ALR
Children’s Christmas Party is Sunday, December 4th from 1-4 pm at the Post. It is open to kids up to 14 years of age. RSVP: Child’s names and ages to Sarah Jacobs no later than Saturday, November 26th at 585-730-2325 or .
Reminder – if you have been a Legion member 45 years or more the Post will pay your dues. Please contact Commander Dominik or Finance Officer Dick Baxter if eligible.
FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Chili “Cook Off”, Saturday, November 19, 2016, 3- 6:00 p.m. $3 All you can eat.
Next County Meeting – Tuesday, December 13, 2016, Lyons
December Post Meeting, Thursday, December 8, 2016
Dinner 6:30 p.m.; Meeting 7:30 p.m.
Adult Christmas Party (Legion, Auxiliary, SAL, and Riders), at the Post on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Cocktails 5:00 p.m. Dinner at 6:00 p.m.
Catered by Vinnie Pilato and Rick Dunning
$5 per person – pay at the door
Children’s Christmas Party (sponsored by Auxiliary and ALR)
Sunday, December 4, 2016, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance, Wednesday, December 7, 2016, 7:00 pm.
Old Courthouse, Lyons
New Year’s Eve Party – Saturday, December 31, 2016, 5:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. Bring a dish to pass.
Fellowship Room Hours
Monday, 3-7:00 PM
Tuesday, 4-7:00 PM
Wednesday, 4-8:00 PM
Thursday, 3-8:00 PM
Friday, 4-10:00 PM
Saturday, 1-10 PM
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