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Volume XXIV  Issue XII                            THE POST                   November 26, 2024

Jr. Vice Commander’s Call

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The Veterans Fund Drive turned out to be very good, which we made over $8400 dollars. Good for the time of year and the weather.

 

The Post move went well. The Parks and Recs crews were out at 7am loading multiple trucks to move us to building located at 14671, West Ave.  The supplied floor plans gave the movers information needed to move all belongings and put them were needed, main floor or in the basement (see photos below and Service Officer page).

 

The layout for the meeting area, coffee area, and the kitchen turned out to fit our needs. The garage is under construction with no completion date yet. When completed it will be an additional storage space for us. 

 

The Dedication Ceremony for the new Veterans Center was held right after the Veterans program at the Village Hall. A change in time. I believe 12:00 to 12:30 (changed from the 1:30). I was very ecstatic to see a wall of Blue Jackets seating in the outside area.  We, the American Legion were well represented. We out did all other groups.

 

Let’s, not forget the Christmas Party is coming, December 4th. I need your signed sheet if you plan on attending ASAP.  If you, snooze you may lose.

Our entertainment for the night will keep you laughing all night. I will remind you, If you mess with me, I will get even (I have an in). I have been part of the Village People, twice. If I am picked again, I will do it, but I want to be the sailor.

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Respectfully,

Bob Reger, Junior Vice Commander

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Senior Vice Commander’s Call

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State headquarters set our 2025 goal at 154 members. As of right now we have 155 proud Veterans paid and accounted for. In my 20 years of being active in this post I cannot remember a quicker start or faster achievement. This is a great testament to your dedication to duty and pride in your post. In all candor I would wager there is not one post with membership of more than a hundred in the district, division or even in the entire state of Illinois that could match our start. That said we cannot rest on our laurels but continue to bring new members into the fold. Even though I am the Sr Vice Commander we are a team, and this objective was realized by so many others who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make it happen. Thank you so much.


Our recent Veterans Day fundraising was a success. I am sure the Jr Vice will have something to say in his report. I want to thank everyone who came out. Especially Anthony Isadore plus Marjorie and Maurice Coffey who joined me at the Jewel on 179th and Wolf Rd. I really appreciate your effort. We must give a strong shout out to Jr Vice Commander Reger for his effort and extra hard work during this year’s fundraising. As most of us know Commander Chambers has been courageously dealing with his illness and treatment of it. As much as he wanted to assist as he always does during this event this year the adage of "the spirit is willing, but the body is not" definitely applied. Let us pray for a full and total recovery for the Commander. Thank you Jr Vice Reger for your leadership of this event.


Finally, the annual Post Christmas party is upon us the coming Wednesday December 4th. Hope to see all of you there. As those of you know who have attended this in the past it is a first-class affair with great food and camaraderie included at no cost to you, spouse or guest. Very few posts can match what we do for our members. Let me put to rest a couple of rumors. First, Santa will not be coming down the chimney. Even in his younger more athletic days there was not much enthusiasm for this and second, Jr Vice Reger will not be donning his Navy uniform (yes, he still fits in it and I must admit does look pretty good especially when he dons the Donald Duck cap), to lead the crowd in a sing-a-long rousing rendition of the Village People's "In the Navy". To one and all "enjoy your loved ones, families and the holidays". God bless and take care.

 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!!!

Take care and as always God bless,

Dean Morrell, Senior Vice Commander





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