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 16^th 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- 10^th 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