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  • Volume XXV  Issue XII                            THE POST                   Dec 04, 2025

Jr. Vice Commander’s Call

The Veterans fund drive turned out to be very good. I want to thank all who stepped up and manned the locations. Friday’s weather was not too bad but Saturday it turned to be colder. At least, no rain which was good.

 

The Christmas party is coming. I have attached the information sheet/signup sheet for your information I need. Mark your calendar.  The Information/sign-up sheet for the Christmas Party is included in the newsletter below. 

 

An update for those who would like to know the status of the parking lot light. Approximately two months ago I reported to the village the parking lot light was not working. The Village Maintenance had a crew had worked on the problem.  After some weeks it still was not working, I again reported the problem. There are now many individuals involved and not maintenance personnel. I will keep on the Maintenance Dept. to have it working for the next meeting. 

Respectfully,

Bob Reger, Junior Vice Commander

Senior Vice Commander’s Call




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Before I get into the membership report I want to take this moment to thank everyone who participated in this year's Veterans Day fundraiser. The weather was great on Friday. More like winter on Saturday. However, that did not dampen our spirits, and I am sure the Commander and Jr Vice are very appreciative of your efforts. Yes, we were very successful thanks to your hard work. 


I especially want to thank the men who served with me at the Jewel at 179th and Wolf. Ray McElree, Rich Czajkowski, Don Carroll and our former adjutant who has served with me for many years "The Pride of the Marines" Greg Bowling. It was an honor and privilege to serve with you.


Now to the membership report. As I mentioned earlier in prior newsletters state set our goal at 161 members. We have 137 men and women of honor on our duty roster. A monumental challenge to say the least to reach that number set by state. We will do what we can. As of now we have 128 members paid and accounted for. This is an excellent achievement. This puts us at 90% of our membership roster. Plus, we are way ahead of schedule for paid members. Thank you for your dedication to duty and pride in your post. 


With Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years on the horizon I want to wish all our members, spouses and families nothing but the best during this upcoming holiday season. I am very aware that a few of our members are battling illness or recovering from surgery. I pray the good Lord in his infinite wisdom will grant you much happiness and improving health during this time. 


Loneliness can be terrible at any time. Especially during the holidays. We have a compassionate Service Officer in Bill "RPD" Kot and along with myself and a few other of our members I can assure you we will make it a priority to spend some time with you, take you out to dinner and do whatever it takes to bring some happiness into your life. It is very easy to get a hold of me. Hope to see you at the Christmas Party at the Orland Chateau on Wednesday December 3rd. God bless and take care

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Take care and as always God bless,

Dean Morrell, Senior Vice Commander


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