St. Stanislaus Memorial American Legion Post 1771

Saturday, January 28, 2012

History Fair – 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Capital One Bank (former Greenpoint Savings Bank) Thomas Fitch Rowland,

the builder of the USS Monitor, was a first Trustee of the Greenpoint Savings Bank

Concert – 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Wine and Cheese

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Civil War Concert at the Church of the Ascension

Thomas Fitch Rowland donated funds from the construction of the USS Monitor to build this Church

Sunday, January 29 , 2012

Memorial Service – 10:00 AM – Church of the Ascension

in Memory of the USS Monitor, her builders, her crew and John Ericsson

followed by coffee, cake, assembly for parade

Parade – 12:00 PM From Church to the Museum’s land

(Launch Site of the USS Monitor) land donated by Motiva Enterprises

Ceremony – at the Launch Site approximately 12:30 PM

Reception - at the Grand Prospect Hall

Monday, January 30 , 2012

Bus Tour of Civil War Historic Sites including Brooklyn Navy Yard’s New Bldg 92 Center

Laying of Wreaths – USS Monitor Statue at McGolrick Park ,

John Ericsson Statue Battery Park, NYC

V.F.W. Post 5806 Ladies Auxiliary

Penny Social

When: Sunday, January 22, 2012 Time: 1 to 5pm

Place: VFW Czachor Post 181 Grand St. Brooklyn, NY. 11211

Price: $10 per person.

Which includes 1 envelope of tickets and food.

Please come down and support us and bring a friend to double the good time.

Any questions please call Alicia (347)463-7300 or email t1025az@aol.com

I will be posting the pictures from the Children’s Christmas party and Commander’s

Christmas Party Later on in the week.

The Claude B. Govan Tri-State Chapter, TAI is having a fundraiser,

showing George Lucas’ “Red Tails” on MLK, Jr. Holiday at the Empire

Theater (42nd Street and 8th Avenue, South east corner). A donation

to the Chapter of $25 with children between 9 and 12 free.

They want me to plan a reception earlier in the day, but I am unsure

whether we can afford to do that in Manhattan. In addition to the

fact that I have a Board Meeting in San Antonio, Texas and will not

return until the 15th.

Please help get the word out and email me at patt.terre@yahoo.com with

the name of the individuals or Association and how many will attend in

their party.

Here is the USA Today Link to the article.

Well another Legion started last month with the Installation of new officers on September 2, 2011.  Officers were inducted on the Post level, The ladies Auxiliary and the Sons Of he Legion.

On September 11, 2011 the Post held the 10th anniversary of 911. The day began with a Mass at St. Stanislaus Kostka church. In the afternoon the Post held their own ceremony. Photos are HERE.

September 17, 2011 was the 3rd annual Greenpoint Lions Bathtub races. The Post won a trophy for best Bathtub Design and another trophy for winning a race.  Photos are HERE.

New photos of the parade have been added to the 2010 – 2011 Legion Year. You can check them out HERE.

Check out the video on You Tube.

Well another one in the books. The parade this year step off at 9A.M. sharp. The Grand Marshall this year was Rudy Fafalak.

After the mass at St. Anthony’s  they marched back to the post and shrot memorial service was held. The service ended with the playing of Taps and Amazing Grace.

After the ceremony the multitudes and the masses went inside the post to party late into the night.

To see more pictures of the festivities go HERE . I will post more pictures when I get them.

I will also be putting up a video of the march to St. Anthony shortly.