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Commanders Newsletter October 2009
St. Stanislaus Memorial Post #1771 October 2009
Here we are again starting off another year at St. Stan’s post. Rest assured we are doing better than ever. We are still the third largest Post in King’s County with 501 members and growing. Let me introduce you to your Executive board.
John Pieprzak-Commander
Donnie Marshail-Adjutant
Jim Feith-Financial Officer
Carl Licht-1st Vice Commander
Jim Hesse-Vice Commander
Ray Smith-Vice Commander
Robert Conlon-Vice Commander
Henrique Frett-Chaplain
Bob Pieprzak-Sgt-at-Arms
Fred Schwally-Service Officer
Ed Wizbickii- Judge Advocate
Ed Wizbicki-Compliance Officer
Sal Azzinnari-Executive Officer
Frank Cavaliere-Executive Officer
Tom Youngfliesch-Executive Officer
Louis Frasco– Executive Officer
Rob Roach – Executive Officer
Philip Ras-Post Historian
Most of these men have been on the job for the last few years and continue to do a great job. Welcome to the new one’s and Thanks for stepping up.
Big News
The American Legion turns 90 years old. We were chartered by Congress on September 16th 1919. Our Post has been around for 60 years of that incredible legacy.
Kid’s Christmas Party
Enclosed you will find the invite to the Party. Please get your responses in by the cut-off date to insure the child will get a gift.
A Strong Legion Family
We are truly a legion family. Thanks to the dedication of Paula Sahraoui as our current Ladies Auxiliary President and Martin Olszewski as the Sons of the Legion Commander. They have already been a great help to the Post. We look forward to working with them this year to continue to build our Post on all fronts.
Membership
Last year we missed getting 100% paid by a few members. If you have already paid your dues, I thank you. If not, please try to get them in ASAP so we can get 100% for this year. We have 226 of our 357 quota already paid.
Keep In Touch
Thanks to our Historian, Phil Ras’s hard work, our Post website has pictures & histories from 1949 when we were first chartered. Check it out at: www.ststanspost1771.org There is also a message board where you can keep in touch with other members as well as a current calendar of upcoming events. There are also links to many V.A. website that you may find helpful.
Comrades Beware
There is a phone scam going on specifically targeting veterans. People are calling stating they are from the V.A. asking for your SSN# and credit card information to insure your medicine prescriptions will not be affected. DO NOT give them any info. The V.A. does not request any financial data over the phone and already has your SSN#. Hang up on them.
Congratulations
Fred Schwally, Past Post Commander of 1771 has been elected to be the National Commander of the Catholic War Veterans Organization. We wish him well in this very busy upcoming year.
We All Love a Parade.
May 30th 2010 will be our 10th Annual Memorial Day Parade.
It has been a labor of love for all involved and we look forward to making this the best one yet. You can get news about parades 1 thru 9 on: greenpointveteransparade.org
Upcoming Events
10/31/09-S.A.L. Halloween Party (adults) 8 p.m. $35.
11/13/09- Kareoke Party. 8 pm $25.
11/14/09-Veteran Day Ceremony. 8 p.m., no charge.
12/13/09-Kid’s Christmas Party. 2 to 5 p.m., no charge.
12/19/09-Commanders Christmas Party. 8 p.m., $25.
12/31/09-Tony O’s Rockin’ New Years Eve. 8 p.m.
1/27/10- Bus ride to Empire City Casino. $20.(1/2 day trip).
3/14/10- Post Memorial Mass. In the Post hall, 1 p.m.
3/20/10- Night at the Races/BBQ. 7:30 p.m. $10.
4/11/10- Ladies Auxiliary Chinese Luncheon. 2 p.m.
4/17/10- Post Awards Night. 8 p.m., no charge.
5/23/10- Bus rides to cemeteries. Calverton 10:30 a.m. & Pinelawn 11:30 a.m.
5/30/10- 10th Annual Memorial Day Parade. Meet at 8 a.m., step off at 9 a.m.
We also have other events in the works. Check the website, call or stop down to find out more.
Medal of Honor
In September the sixth Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously, to Army SSGT. Jared Monti for his actions in the War on Terror. Our prayers are with him and his family as well as for all that are serving, healing and have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Regular meetings are still on the first Wednesday of the month, 7:30 p.m. start. See you there.
Semper Fi, The Commander
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St. Stanislaus Memorial Post #1771 Newsletter October 2008
Here we are again starting off another year at St. Stan’s post. Rest assured we are doing better than ever. We are still the third largest Post in King’s County and growing. Let me introduce you to your Executive board.
John Pieprzak – Commander.
Rick Kenney – Adjutant.
Jim Feith – Financial Officer.
Carl Licht – Vice Commander.
Jim Hesse – Vice Commander.
Ray Smith – Vice Commander.
Robert Conlon -Vice Commander.
Henrique Frett – Chaplain.
Bob Pieprzak – Sgt.-at-Arms.I
Fred! Schwally.- Service Officer.
Ed Bizinsk i- Judge Advocate.
Ed Wizbicki – Compliance Off.
Sal Azzinnari – Executive Officer.
Pat Sparano – Executive Officer.
Angel Valentin – Executive Officer.
Louis Frasco – Executive Officer.
Philip Ras – Post Historian.
Most of these men have been on the job for the last few years and continue to do a great Job. Welcome to the new one’s and Thanks for stepping up.
Big News.
March 14th, 2009 we will be celebrating our Post’s 60th Anniversary. It will be held at Rovnak’s Hall on Nassau Ave. Invitations will be mailed out shortly with all the details. Hope to see you all there.
Kid’s Christmas Party.
Enclosed you will find the invite to the Party. Please get your responses in by the cut-off date to insure the child will get a gift.
Here’s to the Ladies.
Our Auxiliary is a force to be reckoned with. They are instituting new programs to help troops & community. As well as adding new members to their ranks. Paula Sahraoui is still on board as the President. Paula and her ladies have been a great help by working with the Legion in our endeavors.
A Legion Family Again.
We are truly a legion family. Thanks to the dedication of a few of our members, the Sons of the Legion Squadron is up and running. We have 36 sons on roster led by Commander Martin Olszewski. They have already been a great help to the Post. We look forward to working with them in the years to come.
Membership.
Last year we missed getting 100% paid by a few members. If you have already paid your dues, I thank you. If not, please try to get them in ASAP so we can get 100% for this year. We have 260 of our 347 quota already paid.
Keep In Touch.
Thanks to our Historian, Phil Ras’s hard work, our Post website has pictures & histories from 1949 when we were first chartered. Check it out at: www.ststanspost1771.org. There is also a message board where you can keep in touch with other members as well as a calendar of upcoming events.
Departed Comrades.
We mourn the passing of our last charter member, Henry Bulakowski, a WWII vet with 59 years in the Legion. A sad ending to a great era.
Upcoming Events.
11/15/08 – Veteran Day Ceremony & Awards Night. 8 p.m., no charge.
12/07/08 – Kid’s Christmas Party. 2 to 5 p.m., no charge.
12/13/08 – Toys for tots. Starts at 6 p.m.,Bring any unwrapped toy for entry fee (NO-cash).
12/20/08 – Commanders Christmas Party. 8 p.m., $25.
12/31/08 – Tony O’s Rockin’ New Years Eve. 8 p.m.
03/14/09 – Post’s 60th Anniversary Celebration.
Regular meetings are still on the first Wednesday of the month, 7:30 p.m. start. See you there.
Semper Fi, The Commander
St. Stanislaus Memorial Post #1771 Newsletter Sept/Oct 2006
Call in the Big Guns…
It is St. Stan’s Post honor, for Legion year 2006-2007, to have one of our own as Kings County Commander. That man is Ed Bizinski. We wish him well in his upcoming year. It is a title well deserved and long over due. Henrique Frett will be Ed’s Aide and Robert ‘Bo’ Conlon has a seat on the Executive Board for Boy Scout Affairs.
Congratulations also go out to Paula Sahaoui, as the incoming President of our Ladies Auxiliary. Our thanks and best wishes go with Rose Cutler, who steps down after three terms in that position.
The Post Executive board is as follows:
John Pieprzak-Commander.
Henrique Frett-Adjutant.
Jim Feith-Financial Officer.
Fred Schwally-Service Officer.
Ed Bizinski- Judge Advocate.
Ed Wizbicki..:Chaplain & Compliance
Carl Licht-1st Vice Commander.
Jim Hesse-Vice Commander.
Ray Smith-Vice Commander.
Marion Daverin-Vice Commander.
Sal Azzinnari-Executive Officer.
Robert Conlon-Executive Officer.
Tony Olszewski-Post Historian.
Philip Ras-Assistant Historian.
What’s New?
The Post is stepping into the computer age. We now have our own web site. We can all thank Phil Ras, who joined our Post and came in like a man on a mission. He designed and maintains the site. There are hundreds of pictures from the past and present on it already, with more to come. We are also talking about making DVD’s of those pictures for members that don’t have computers but want to reminisce about the good old days. There will be more to follow on that. The web site address is: ststanspost1771.org. Check it out, it will be well worth it. Thanks Phil!!!
Membership
Our roster has diminished a little over the last few years. But we are still a strong Post. We currently have 391 members in our ranks, and we are still the third largest Post in Kings County. Unfortunately I have some bad news on this subject. We were just informed that as of January 1st the dues are going up again. Last year they went up because, Department wanted an increase, this year they are going up again because National wants their piece of the pie too. Our Post is not getting any of the increase in monies, but we are forced to increase dues none the less. The- –new cost of dues will be $30. This is effective starting January 1st. If you get your payment in before that deadline you will only pay $25. So try to get it in as soon as possible. Remember this is NOT our Posts fault, this comes straight from National.
Departed Comrades.
We mourn the loss recently of: Richard Haines, PC & John ‘The Banker’ Jadaszewski, Executive Officer. Our prayers go out to their families.
Special Notes:
Enclosed in this newsletter you will find the meeting schedule for the 2006/2007 year. Please try to make them if you are able. Also enclosed is the form for the Children’s Christmas Party. You must send this in by the cut-off date to ensure that gifts will be available for the children and to avoid any last minute running around by the committee.
In closing, I look forward to the start of my 4th year as the Commander of our Post. I will do whatever I can to keep us strong in the future.
Semper Fi’!
The Commander
St. Stanislaus Memorial Post #1771 Newsletter 2007
Wednesday, October 10. 2007
Post 1771 DispatchWe are at the start of another year. The Post is doing as strong as ever. We are still the third largest Post in Kings County. We still have a good mix of veterans from all era’s, from WWII to current day. We have sixteen members currently on active duty at home and abroad. We are very proud of them and they are in our prayers. Our Post received an award last year that we haven’t got in a long time, 100% membership. This year we are on track to get it again. It is the beginning of October and we are already at 80%. Thanks to all who sent in their dues early.
The newly elected Post Executive board is as follows:John Pieprzak – Commander.
Henrique Frett – Adjutant.
Jim Feith – Financial Officer.
Fred Schwally – Service Officer
Ed Bizinski – Judge Advocate
Rick Kenney – Chaplain.
Carl Licht – Vice Commander
Jim Hesse – Vice Commander
Ray Smith – Vice Commander
Robert Conlon-Vice Commander
Bob Pieprzak – Sgt-at-Arms
Sal Azzinnari – Executive Officer
Marion Daverin – Executive Officer
Robert Roach – Executive Office
Phil Ras – Post Historian
Ed Wizbicki – Compliance Officer.
What’s Going On?
The web site address is:
www.ststanspost1771.org.
Check it out; it will be well worth it. Thanks Phil!!!
Here Come the Ladies…
Our Auxiliary unit is getting it done. Paula Sahraoui is back for her second term as President. Along with her is an influx of young blood on the Executive Committee. They are doing their predecessors proud by continuing the traditions that have always made our unit strong and active. I thank them all for their constant support in all our endeavors.
Constantly Updating:
Last year we reorganized the wall with the Unit patches. This year we are going to update the wall with the medals & ribbons awarded to our members. It has not been done since 1975 and it is long overdue. I am asking for members from all era’s to send in a copy of their DD-214 or write a note with all awards you received. Please include all devices that go with them. Mail it to the Post address, to the Commanders
attention. The goal is to have this done by the Memorial Day Parade so all the visiting troops can see
the history of our Post.
Departed Comrades.
We mourn the loss recently of Zeno Domasiewicz. He was a charter member of our Post. We now only have one charter member remaining.
Memorial Day Parade
Sunday, May 25th will be our 8th Annual Parade. This year we mark the 90th Anniversary of the end of WWI. We also mark the 25th Anniversaries of the conflicts in Lebanon and Grenada. Any of our members that are from those era’s are invited to march with us as guests of honor. Please let me know if you are interested in doing this.
Special Notes:
Enclosed in this newsletter you will find the form for the Children’s Christmas Party. You. must send in by the cut-off date to ensure that gifts will be available for the children and to avoid any last minute running around by the committee.
Upcoming Events at the Post:
10/28-Kids Halloween Party, 2 to 5pm, ages 5-12, $10.
11/11 -Veteran’s Day ceremony, 2pm, no charge.
11/17 – Protect Our Children, 1O-amto 4pm all ages, no charge.
12/1 – Commanders Christmas Party 8pm to 12, $25.
12/9 – Kid’s Christmas Party, 2 pm to 5pm, no charge. (get your responses in)
Monthly meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month from September to June, 7:30pm. Please come if you are able.
Semper Fi,
The Commander