Earl J. Santimaw  VFW  Post 1143

315-769-3434

Commander – Steve O’Brien

President – Evy Derouchie

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Issue No 14     Date      May 2003

Commander’s Notes:

. Support comes in many forms. Have you ever thought of listing your Post in your will as a living testament to your service and the service of all Veterans?  What a unique way to support your Post. 

Election were held at our April meeting and these officers will assume their responsibilities after convention. 

Election results:

Commander – Steve O’Brien

Senior Vice- Harry Trimm

Junior Vice- Jack LaMay

Quartermaster- Tom Cline

Chaplain- George Dona

Judge Advocate- John Kelly

Surgeon- Nelson Baker

3 Year Trustee – Henry Nadeau

 

 

 

Appointments:

Guard- Fudgie Granger

Officer of the Day-  Barnie Marrin

Service Officer – Pat Rourk

Adjunct – Tony Savoca

House Committee –

Harry Trimm,  Nelson Baker,  Tom Cline, Tony Savoca, Barnie Marrin, Fudgie Granger, Pat Rourk, George Dona

 

I want to thank those that participated in the Memorial Day Parade.  But there were only about 10 where were the rest of you?   I saw many of our members standing along the route, why didn’t you join in?  It has always amazed me over the years that out of 400 plus members, about 10 participate in Memorial Day and Veterans Day.  The same 10 attend our meetings and work our dinners but when the Post Picnic is held the building is packed.  We have never asked our member to do a lot of work but if everyone did a little it would sure help.  If you don’t get more involved I worry about where this Post will be in a few years!  Those of you that have worked and those that can no longer because of age or illness I thank you for your contributions over the years.  Think about what the VFW stands for,  if we don’t remember, who will?

Coming Events

Past Commander / President dinner  June 20…6 pm

Post Picnic  Aug 17  12 noon

Presidents notes:

This being my last newsletter, I wish to thank my officers: Sr. Vice Anita Savoca, ; Jr. Vice Donna Cline; Treasurer Pat Nadeau;  Secretary Irene Maginn; Chaplain Joanne MaComber; Conductress Ruth Thurston; Patriotic Instructor Pat Rubado and my 3 Year Trustee Ruth Deshaies.  Also Justine Wilson for the dinners she chaired and all the ladies who helped put on the dinners.  The kitchen is where we make our money so we can help so many people in our community.  For instance, we gave a thousand dollars toward our sign out front, $1500 to the DAV towards a new van, Massena Memorial Foundation, Village Police, Fire Department, Rescue Squad, and National Home for Children to name a few.  I also want to thank my chairpersons who chaired the many programs for Department.  These programs are for worthy causes.  Again, thank you for helping to make the Auxiliary so successful for 2003.

I am happy to report the Annual Buddy Poppy Drive was very successful thanks to Chairperson Anita Savoca.  Ken Kirky brought in the most donations for the men and Donna Cline for the women.  It is sad to say we had only 23 men and women who volunteered out of a membership so large.  Thanks to all the volunteers and the bartenders who did a good job with the Buddy Poppy decals.  All our disabled veterans, veterans, and spouses and families in need also thank you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At our May meeting, Past Department President Marianne McLane paid us a visit.   It is always a pleasure to see her.  A lunch was served after the meeting. 

Past Presidents / Commanders dinner will be held June 20, 2003.  We also celebrate the Voice of Democracy participants.  Cash bar at 5 pm and dinner at 6 pm.  Please sign up.  For further details call the club at 769-3434.

It is my pleasure to announce our new slate of officers who will take over  July 1st.  President JoAnne MaComber,  Sr. Vice Pat Rubado,   Jr. Vice  Donna Cline,  Treasurer  Edria Jones,   Secretary  Alice Cline,  Chaplain Justine Wilson,  Conductress  Pat Nadeau,  Guard Emee St. Amand, and 3 year Trustee Anita Savoca.   Congratulations and best wishes for a successful year.  Installation will be June 1st at 4 pm.  Bring a covered dish.  Please attend and show your support for your new officers.

Evy