COMMANDER ROLAND "CRIS" CRISMOND

 COMMANDER'S NOTE

First, I want to thank everyone for supporting my little ventures.  Our raffles have brought in good money.  Our dinners have all been a success and our brunches have been great.  Linda’s lunches have started and, as usual, are doing very well.  Monday and Wednesday night dinners are a huge success.  I can’t thank everyone enough for the support you have shown so far this year.  Keep it up and we will have our best year in a long time.

We had a fun October - but it’s over.  Now there’s November to think about.  The Past Commanders Club and the Unit will share a 100 Club Dinner as they have in the past.  Tickets sales are slow, so get to the Post and buy your 100 Club ticket.  We have karaoke on Saturday the 12th and Friday the 25th.  It’s always a fun time.  Seems there is quite a lot of good talent at our Post.

For you Redskin and NASCAR fans, we offer halftime refreshments.  Our volunteers work very hard to give you a halftime meal, so don’t let them down.  Come in and enjoy both a Redskins win and a great meal.  And don’t forget the happy hour prices during 1 o’clock Redskin games.  If you choose, you can bring a dish to share with your friends.

Membership is at about 74% - which is 2nd in Maryland.  This is great, but I want to be first.  So make sure you take a minute and check your card.  If it is 2011, you need to send in your dues or see our adjutant and get up to date.

The Auxiliary will again be doing Thanksgiving baskets for the needy families in our area.  Please give Linda or an auxiliary member a call if you can help in any way.

We are in the process of getting estimates to renovate our downstairs hall; any donation towards this cause will be gratefully appreciated.  This is what our raffle will be used for - but the raffle money will only cover about half the cost.

Until next time, have a great Thanksgiving and I’ll see you at the Post.

“Cris” Crismond,

Commander, Post 268

     VETERANS DAY CEREMONY

11 AM on 11/11/11

Join us at Wheaton Veterans Park for the Veterans Day program.

Light refreshments to follow at VFW Post 2562

FREE CAR WASH 

Fletchers Service Center
18001 Georgia Ave. Olney, MD 

Free car washes for Veterans on Veterans Day, 11/11/11. 

 This is Fletchers way of saying “Thank You” to our Veterans.

The following Comrade has been reported as being on sick call:

~ Russ Toms ~

The following Comrades have answered their final roll calls, completed their tours of duty and have reported to the Supreme Commander of Post Everlasting:

~ George P. Morris ~ Charlie Horne ~ Lewis Walker ~

May their souls, and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of Our Lord, rest in eternal peace.  Amen.

 
"THE OLD PATHS"

I liked the Old Paths, when:

Moms were at home, Dads were at work.

Crime did not pay, hard work did.

Husbands were loving, wives were supportive, and children were polite.

Women wore the jewelry, Men wore the pants.

Hymns sounded heavenly, Sermons sounded helpful, and rejoicing sounded normal.

Cursing was wicked, drugs were for illness.

The flag was honored, America was beautiful.

And the Lord was welcomed everywhere.

To be called an American was worth dying for; To be called an American was worth living for.

Respect, honor, duty was everywhere.

...ah, The Old Paths ...Nevermore to return.

 
Veterans Day, Friday, November 11.  Services will take place at 11 AM in the Wheaton Veterans Park, just down from the Post home.

Sincere and warm wishes for a happy Thanksgiving.

In your thoughts and prayers, continue to pray for our Armed Forces personnel.  May they come home - soon.  May the good Lord continue to bless you and your loved ones, and our Nation.

Regards,

"Blackie" Sarkisian,
Post Chaplain

jimsarkisian@hotmail.com 

 

AUXILIARY UNIT 268 NEWS

It is with deep sorrow that Unit 268 reports the loss of member Janice Connolly.  May her soul rest in eternal peace and may God bless her family.

The Unit welcomes new members Diana Hampton, Trista Marks, Renee Newby, Dawn Shaw and Celia Weakley.  I hope they enjoy their membership in the American Legion Auxiliary, which is affiliated with the largest (and best) Veterans organization in the United States.

The annual PCC/Unit 100 Club Dinner is on Saturday, November 5.  Details are in this bulletin.  Tickets are available at the bar.  Please support us.  You do not need to be present to win the prizes.

Our Third Monday Dinner is November. 21.  The menu will be salad, homemade meatloaf, potatoes and a green vegetable.  All for $6.00.  Four years ago, Geneva Foster suggested these Monday dinners.  We have made a profit of over $1,000 every year.  Geneva has decided to not be involved with our dinners in the future.  I would personally like to say 'thank you' to her for the suggestion and for all of her help.  Also, Margaret Daley has been one of our workers for the same length of time, but she will no longer be involved except for the carrot cake she has promised to bake every so often.  Thank you, both of you.

We are collecting canned and dry goods for our holiday baskets.  There is a box in the lounge as you come in the door.  All cash donations will be used to purchase extra food.  Our goal is to give each family enough food for a week.  Contact me if you would like to help.  Baskets will be delivered on Tuesday, November 22.

Membership renewals are coming in slowly.  Please don't wait until the last minute to renew.  Contact me if you have any questions.

Our 9/11 memorial plaque is now in place overlooking our “Remembrance Garden.”  The garden has been put to sleep for the winter and hopefully all the spring flowers will be blooming in early 2012.  I would like to thank Mike and Cathy Williams for their hard work in the garden.  Thank you both and God bless you.

Chaplain Chris reminds all of you to contact her if you know of any member who is ill or in the hospital.  Please e-mail her at chris1939@verizon.net or call her.

God bless our Veterans, our country and God bless our LEGION FAMILY!!

Linda Sarkisian,              

Unit President

lindasarkisian@yahoo.com

301 949-0641

 In the month of giving thanks, I want to thank all who helped to make the annual S.A.L. Famous Fall Crab Feast a big success!  The rainy day event brought out a great “crabbie crowd” to enjoy some of the best Maryland hard shells of the year.  The kitchen team was professional grade and, along with the fun and games crew, served our guests to some classic 268 hospitality.  Clint Sandford’s rock band, SR3, kept the spirits high into the night!  Proceeds go right back to the Post, Veterans and your community.  In these trying economic times, we thank all patrons for coming out to support our endeavors.

Tony Horner reports that we have 57% paid up.  Please get your 2012 dues in today.  Once and done as I say.  Wayne Sikes and Tim Holmes were voted in.  Welcome aboard!

In landscaping and grounds news - we installed a plaque above the 911 memorial garden.  Smokers are getting lazy and need to remember to dispose of butts in designated ashtrays.  It is not fair to have the property littered because some are lazy.  If you see someone toss a fly ball, call them on this problem. Tell them Commander Jim says so!

We approved a $250 donation to State Commander Buddy Mastin’s Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home bus fund raiser. Congrats to Framin’ Ray Wertz on winning the recent Chili Cook-Off! Yummm!  A special thank you to Tommy Thompson for all his help around the Post, particularly at the Battle of the Bands!

My column this month goes out to Sandy and the family of Mr. Lew Walker.  This Bronze Star, 20th Engineer Brigade, Army veteran, who was my and many other Post members’ friend, has answered his final roll call.  As his obituary mentioned, Lew’s “large, unique personality” will be greatly missed by all.  He was a true American and friend whom we are all lucky to have known.  I give thanks for the pleasure of knowing such a fine man.  THIS is why we associate ourselves...for God and Country.

Show your interest and patronize the Post’s Saturday brunches and other functions.  Help your neighbor and please, attend our short and sweet November 1st meeting at 7 PM.  Your participation and input are paramount to our success.  Happy and safe Thanksgiving to all and God bless the land of the free!

Jim Cavender,

S.A.L. Commander

 

PCC/UNIT 100 CLUB

On Saturday, November 5, from 3 PM to 6 PM, The Past Commanders Club and Unit 268 will hold their annual 100 Club Dinner.  Tickets are $25, which allows two people to have a full roast beef dinner, open bar for three hours, and a chance to win cash.

 
Tickets are on sale at the bar.  Get your tickets today - only 100 will be sold.

Blackie,

PCC Prez

Linda,

Unit 268 Prez

 

COME SEE THE NEW TV!

 

Past Post Commander Pete Lone invites you to come to the Post and watch the Washington Redskins on the brand new 60” high definition TV recently installed in the lounge.

 

Meals and snacks will be available during half time of all 1 PM Sunday Redskins games.  Happy hour prices will also be in effect during these games.  As always, hot food is always available at the bar.

 

Come out and watch the game with fans who are also friends.

EVENTS FOR NOVEMBER 2011 HAPPY HOUR:  4 PM TO 7 PM              MEGA MILLIONS, POWERBALL, AND KENO AVAILABLE “THIRSTY THURSDAYS” – HAPPY HOUR 4 PM TO CLOSING + LADIES’ NIGHT 7 PM TO CLOSING
SUNDAY	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY
		1 LUNCH 11:30 - 1:30 FRIED COD S.A.L. BUS MTG 7 PM	2 Pool League  FOOD BY MIKE	3 OLD COUNTRY THIRSTY THURSDAY	4 UNIT DINNER  CHICKEN CORDON BLEU (DOWNSTAIRS) BAKE SALE LIVE MUSIC IN LOUNGE POCKET CHANGE	5 PCC BRUNCH UNIT/PCC 100 CLUB DINNER OPEN JUKE BOX
6 REDSKINS HALF-TIME FOOD  BINGO	7 LUNCH 11:30 - 1:30 STEAK SUB SALISBURY STEAK DINNER BY UNIT Pool League	8 LUNCH 11:30 - 1:30 STEAK SUB	9 Pool League FOOD BY MIKE	10 POST EXEC MTG 7:30 PM THIRSTY THURSDAY	11 NO DINNER VETERANS DAY LIVE MUSIC IN LOUNGE CUSTOMMADE	12 NO BRUNCH       KARAOKE
13 REDSKINS HALF-TIME FOOD  BINGO	14 LUNCH 11:30 - 1:30 ITALIAN SAUSAGE SUB DINNER BY TATIANA Pool League	15 LUNCH 11:30 - 1:30 ITALIAN SAUSAGE SUB  UNIT & PCC BUS MTG	16 Pool League FOOD BY MIKE	17 OLD COUNTRY THIRSTY THURSDAY	18 ODD COUPLE DINNER MEATLOAF OR BAKED CHICKEN   LIVE MUSIC IN LOUNGE MIKE & SAX	19 PIT CREW BRUNCH     OPEN JUKE BOX
20 REDSKINS HALF-TIME FOOD  BINGO	21 LUNCH 11:30 - 1:30 REUBEN MEATLOAF DINNER BY UNIT Pool League	22 LUNCH 11:30 - 1:30 REUBEN POST BUS MTG 7:30 PM	23 Pool League  FOOD BY MIKE	24 THANKSGIVING  POST CLOSED	25 NO DINNER     KARAOKE	26 NO BRUNCH     OPEN JUKE BOX
27  BINGO	28 LUNCH 11:30 - 1:30 FRIED COD DINNER BY TATIANA Pool League	29 LUNCH 11:30 - 1:30 FRIED COD	30 Pool League FOOD BY MIKE

 

NEWS FROM THE KITCHEN

 

I would like to thank all who are supporting us by attending our dinners and brunches.  Attendance is down from last year, perhaps because of the price increase.  If you have been to a grocery store recently, you will have seen that the price of everything has gone up.  We had to increase the prices to avoid losing money.  Please come to one of our dinners or brunches.  I think you will enjoy it and will come back.  Remember, there is always a band or DJ following our Friday Night Dinners.  Contact me if you have any questions or suggestions.

 

Lunches are available on Mondays and Tuesdays from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM.  We are looking for a volunteer who would be interested in preparing lunch on Wednesdays and Thursdays.  Please contact me if you are interested.

 

Please remember that food is always available at the bar.  You can choose between hot dogs, half smokes, hamburgers, grilled chicken, sloppy joes or pork BBQ and chicken wings.  There is homemade soup during the week.

 

Thanks for supporting Post 268!!

 
Linda Sarkisian,
Post Food Chairman

 

FRIDAY NIGHT DINNERS
 

November 4 – CHICKEN CORDON BLEU BY THE UNIT

 November 11 – VETERANS DAY - NO DINNER

 November 18 – MEATLOAF/BAKED CHICKEN BY THE ODD COUPLE

November 25 - NO DINNER - ENJOY YOUR LEFTOVERS!

ALL DINNERS INCLUDE
SOUP, SALAD, ROLLS, COFFEE AND DESSERT

 DINNER SERVED 5:30 TO 7:30 PM