4000 SARATOGA AVENUE LEGION - AIRE March 2016 Legion Post 80 • 4000 Saratoga Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515 Doors Open 6:00 / Entertainment 7 - 10pm - Cash Bar $5 Cover Charge Dan

VETERANS HELPING VETERANSAMERICAN LEGION

LEGION - AIRE

ALEXANDER BRADLEY BURNS POST 804000 SARATOGA AVENUE

DOWNERS GROVE, IL 60515

For Godand Country March 2016

Veterans DayNovember 11, 2013

PHONE: (630) 968-9710 WEB: POST80.ORG TWITTER: AMLEGIONPOST80

COMMANDER ........................................................................................ED LUDWIGSR. VICE ..........................................................................................RICK McLARENJR. VICE ..................................................................................................JEFF ADAMSADJUTANT ..................................................................................... BRUCE PEIFFERFINANCE ..........................................................................................BERNIE DUDEKSGT-AT-ARMS .............................................................................HOWARD PARKERHISTORIAN ........................................................................................BOB PARROTTCHAPLAIN ........................................................................................JACK BORDERJUDGE ADVOCATE ........................................................ RICHARD GREENWALDSERVICE OFFICER .............................................................................. RICH JONESNEWSLETTER............................................................................JOE PAPPALARDO

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1919....Walter Staats1920....Robert W. Carpenter1921.... Jay Allison1922....Dan M. Diener1923....Norman E. Anderson1924....Henry Swift1925....Morris E. Stevenson1926....William E. Hooper1927....Harold H. Clarke1928....George Hannan1929....A.T. Witt1930....Arthur Johnson1931....A.T. Witt1932....A.J. Walter1933.... J. Richard Hawkins1934....Melvin G. Binder1935.... L.J. Dixon1936....William A. Finger1937....G. Willard McCollum1938.... Leslie L. Meyer1939....Charles Dyer1940....Newell Fishel1941....Rollin Whitaker1942.... Ivan M. Webster1943.... Thomas C. Arndt1944....Wallace S. Whitlock1945.... Stanley A. Lynch1946.... Louis A. Edwards1947.... Thomas J. Lanagan1948....Eugene Weaver1949....Fred W. Lester1950....Harvey H. KenitzItalics denotes deceased

1951.... Joseph R. Krepper1952....Gilbert G. Giesler1953....Andrew S. Blaida1954....Herschel Hubbard1955....A.R. Fister1956....Dino Convalle1957.... Tony F. Morello1958....W.H. Schenke1959.... James L. Newall1960....Edwin D. Wrenn1961....Bernard J. Blaida1962.... Louis W. Wrenn1963.... James R. Hodous1964.... Jerry Kopecky1965....Earl W. Will1966....Leonard J. Voss1967....Gene Kappelman1968....Alois E. Sheber1969....Mason Taylor1970....William Harkness1971....Earl W. Will1972.... Steven J. Kadlec1973.... Joseph A. Bartels1974.... Zedo Oliver1975....Herbert Morrison1976....Chester Kotowski1977....Ed Knickerbocker1978....Elmer J. Mears1979....Dudley E. Smalley1980.... Jens P. Vimtrup1981....Elmer W. Anderson1982....Elmer W. Anderson1983....Frank J. Bulin

1984....George R. Novak1985....George R. Novak1986....Bill Johnson1987....A.E. Sheber1988....David D. Wisbrock1989....David D. Wisbrock1990....David D. Wisbrock1991....Gilbert J. Gawin1992....Gilbert J. Gawin1993....Ken Gallagher1994....Richard Bernardini1995....Emery Wolff1996....Curt McCullagh1997....Larry Bryant1998....Larry Bryant1999....John Magic2000.... Jack Border2001.... Jack Border2002....Bob Isenberger2003....Bob Isenberger2004.... Joe Pappalardo2005....Richard Rooney2006....Richard Rooney2007....Richard Mueller2008....Richard Mueller2009....Woody Kawaters2010....Woody Kawaters2011 ....Rich Greenwald2012....Rich Greenwald2013....Todd Hanson2014....Todd Hanson2015.... John Cruz

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Commander’s ColumnFor openers, Boy Scout Troop 181 cancelled their Spaghetti Dinner

Fundraiser after our last newsletter was published. For many years Boy Scout Troop 181, sponsored by the VFW, hosted this event using our facilities due to its physical size. The proceeds benefitted both their troop and veterans at the Hines VA. Let’s hope they’ll be able to do it next year.

On a more positive note, we had 2 great events in February. In case you missed them, they were the Super Bowl Party and Friday Night Fun Night. These were inexpensive events that were well attended considering the cold weather and everyone that came had a really great time.

Coming up we have another Friday Night Fun Night scheduled for Friday, March 4th. The entertainer will be Dan Hamilton, who has performed here several times before and was scheduled back by popular request. There will be a nominal $5 per person donation at the door. We’ll be featuring Papa Passero’s pizza along with Legion prices for drinks. Of course there will be a 50/50 raffle.

Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead on Sunday, March 13th (Spring ahead, Fall behind) or you’ll end up being late for something.

Later this month we’ll be having New Member Initiation on March 19th. Even though it’s a little past St. Patrick’s Day, we’ve ordered Corned Beef & Cabbage for dinner at 6:00pm; there’ll be a nominal $5 per person charge for dinner (except for new members and their spouses). Please come and welcome our new members.

For the past several months Dave Wisbrock has taken on the task of verifying, writing and posting the history of our Post on the National Legion website at www.legion.org/centennial located under Department of Illinois. This is a very energetic initiative by Dave as the American Legion approaches being 100 years old in March of 2019. Dave has identified information he seeks in articles in this and previous newsletters and I’m sure would appreciate your help.

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NEW Address:_ ______________________________________

City/State/Zip:________________________________________

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New_Phone_Number:____________________________________Mail_this_form_to:

Alexander Bradley Burns Post 80Attn: Adjutant

4000 Saratoga Ave.Downers Grove, IL 60515

A friend sent me an email that advised: “Old age is like a bank account: you withdraw from what you’ve put in. Remember the five simple rules to be happy:

1. Free your heart from hatred.

2. Free your mind from worries.

3. Live simply.

4. Give more.

5. Expect less.

May you always walk in sunshine.

Ed Ludwig

Commander

Commander's Column....cont. from pg 3....

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Auxiliary News – Feb. 2016Year of the Cat

“PurrFect Service to Our Veterans”

Will March be coming in like a lion or a lamb? Due to the groundhog’s prediction, we are sure to have an early spring and an early Easter. I am looking forward to

both events – spring and Easter. I hope that the weather is spring like as there are several meetings, conferences, and social programs coming up this month.

The winter board meeting was held in February and all active committees are progressing as expected. A reminder to all committee chairs that year end reports are due to District in April. I’ll have a reminder for everyone at the March meeting.

The Americanism essay contest is in full swing. There were 21 essays submitted for review. The unit 80 judges will be reading the essays and determining the winners over the next several weeks. The winners will be invited to the March meeting to read their papers. Please try to come out to the meeting if you are able and support these young people in their growth as students and citizens. Note that all members will be “hostesses” as the girls, teachers, and parents are invited to join us for refreshments after the meeting.

Girls State information has gone to the local schools. We have two candidates and are funded for four. If you know any high school age girls who would be interested, please let Bev Parrott know about them. This is an opportunity that should not be passed up. In April we will have a “meet and greet” session with the girls from last year getting together with the girls who will be going this year.

A nominating committee has been formed to create a slate of officers for 2016-2017. The committee members are Arlene Guest, Mary Ann Proney, Joey Klingbiel, Julie Isenberger, and Pat Mustradi. If they call you, please thoughtfully consider taking an office within the unit. The duties are not difficult and you will never meet and work with a better group of women.

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Auxiliary News....cont. from pg 5....

The Poppy license has been applied for and so we will plan to collect for the vets on Mother’s Day Saturday and May 26th and 27th. Any and all hours that you can commit to are welcome. Collections are local so there is no travel involved. Even one hour of your time will help the vets. You can contact Kim Cruz with your availability.

Unit 80 will begin selling an American Veteran bracelet as an ongoing fundraiser. When the bracelets come in, we will have them available for $5.00 at Bingo, meetings, District and Division meetings and other gatherings at the Post. I think that these bracelets will sell quickly so you might want to buy a couple of them while you can. More information will be in next month’s newsletter.

New member initiation will be held on the 19th of March. All new members and any existing members who have not been “formally” initiated are invited to attend. If this is you, please let me know as soon as possible.

And finally – we welcomed a new member at our meeting in February. Chris Graves is the wife of Randy Graves, a Post 80 member. Welcome Chris, we are happy to have you with us.

Upcoming events – Every Saturday at 7:30 am at the Post – Tai Chi classes for beginners.

These classes are geared to the entry level person and will last for ½ hour. There is no charge for the class. The regular level class will continue until 9:30 am if you want to stay for that one also.

March 6th - 2nd Division meeting in Pearl City.MARCH 14TH – UNIT 80 REGULAR MEETING at the post.March 18th – Patriotic Conference in BloomingtonMarch 19th – Fish & Hook Sport Show 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Unit 80 will have a kitchen open for morning coffeeand doughnuts and also for lunch. Thanks to all whovolunteered to help.

March 19th – Post and Unit Initiation beginning with cocktails at 5:00 pm,Dinner at 6:00 pm and the ceremony at 7:30 pm (or sooner).

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to everyone!Jean Krupin


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In checking with our Auxiliary Representative at Edward Hines Jr, VA the following list of comfort items are needed on an ongoing basis. You can bring them to bingo any Tuesday evening or Auxiliary meeting (the second Monday of the month): COMFORT ITEMS: Denture adhesive, Denture cleaner (tablets), deodorant, face soap, nail clippers, new underwear for ladies in L. XL, XXL, +, new sweatpants/new sweatshirts (L,XL,XXL, +) for both men and women. Due to lack of storage space and a surplus of lap robes and blankets, they are not accepting these until further notice.

Our volunteer years starts APRIL 1 AND ENDS MARCH 31 OF EACH YEAR. I am keeping track of those auxiliary ladies hours and turning them in so those ladies who volunteer on a regular basis with me will get proper credit. I have mailed in the Easter Gift Survey for 2016. Our unit has contributed to this Program and veterans who reside in local nursing facilities, VA hospitals, homeless facilities, homebound will be remembered during this time. My special thanks to all Post-Unit members who have helped so far with our many programs that are offered.

Therese Schey - 2nd Vice President/Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation

Therese Schey and Jean Krupin at the Four Chaplains service at Hines on Feb 7th, 2016

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IN MEMORIAMThese_Legionnaires_Have_Gone_To_The_Commander_of_Us_All._

JAMES BOWDEN

KEN ALLARDU.S. Army Veteran

30 Year Legion member

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Please join Us!“The Dan Hamilton Sing Along Night”

Laughing, Singing & Dancing

March 4th, 2016American Legion Post 80 • 4000 Saratoga Avenue

Downers Grove, IL 60515

Doors Open 6:00 / Entertainment 7 - 10pm - Cash Bar$5 Cover Charge

Dan covers songs made popular by Billy Joel, Dean Martin, Englebert, Bobby Vinton, Barry Manilow, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Johnny Mathis, Bobby Darin, Tony Bennett, Frankie Valli, Willie Nelson and over 140

other artists and groups.

Email: [email protected]

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Veterans Memorial Scholarship for 2016This_ is_ the_ 41st_ year_ of_ our_ memorial_ college_ scholarship_ program._Eligible_participants__are__children__and__grandchildren_of_Post_members_who_will_be_entering_or_continuing_their_college_education,_Fall_2016._Applicants_must_be_less_than_23_years_of_age._For_applications,_see_our_Post_80_Bulletin_Board_or_contact_our_Todd_Hanson_at_630-968-9710.

Scholarship_forms_must_be_received_by_March 15,_2016_to_be_eligible.Mail_Scholarship_Entry_Forms_to:Todd_Hanson__c/o_Post_Adjutantc/o_American_Legion_Post_80,

4000_Saratoga_Ave.Downers_Grove,_IL_60515

Free Tai Chi Classes now available

The_Chicago_Area_Tai_Chi_Association_is_offering_Tai_Chi_classes_at_no cost_every_Saturday_morning_from_7:30_am_to_9:30_am_in_the_Main_Hall_at_our_Post.Tai_Chi_is_an_ancient_Chinese_tradition_that,_today,_is_practiced_as_a_graceful_form_of_exercise_involving_a_series_of_movements_performed_in_a_slow,_focused_manner_and_accompanied_by_deep_breathing._It_

has_many_different_styles_subtly_emphasizing_various_tai_chi_principles_and_methods,_with_styles_focusing_on_health_maintenance_and_martial_arts.Basically,_Tai_Chi_is_a_noncompetitive,_self-paced_system_of_gentle_physical_exercise_and_stretching_with_each_posture_flowing_into_the_next_without_pause,_ensuring_the_body_is_in_constant_motion._Since_it_doesn’t_require_any_special_equipment_or_uniform_it’s_worth_checking_out_a_class,_especially_since_there’s_no_cost.

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What in the World is "Hug A G.I. Day"?

(...and why does it keep showing up on the Legion Calendar every March?)

Well, after a little "googling", we found out that it was created in Chicago by a cartoonist and writer named Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith back around 1996. Here is how she wrote about it in her blog in 2013...

"HUG A G.I. DAY©1996 – ASK-Style. Celebrating and saluting our Military Heroes.

Monday, March 4, 2013 is near and almost here. That means it’s the 17th Annual HUG A G.I. DAY©1996 created by moi: ASK: Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith back during that other Century & Millennium the 1900s.

As an Eventological Holidate, March 4th the only Date in Calendrical Time that is a military command: March Forth.

At that point in time, this is when we all rally together and I personally would like to wish all our Military People, both near and afar - from past to present wars for staking and putting their Lives and Limbs on the Line for us.

For without you, we would not have any freedoms even the FUN freedoms of surfing The Internet to posting jokes on Facebook to staying out late to enjoying the pleasures that life offers us - as we are having today and doing 'write' now. Your unending and unfailing courage, compassion and risk-taking did that, PLUS MORE.

Thank you - so much.

Wishing the Best to all of our Heroes and Sheroes who fought for our Rights in a highly troubled and way too violent world where WARS should never take place in the first place.

Peace, ASK: Adrienne Sioux Koopersmith AKA: 'America's Premier Eventologist' Studio 1437, Chicago - IL USA

Also found on Facebook.com/Adrienne.Sioux.Koopersmith"

Since 1996, citizens of the U.S. celebrate this "holiday" with a hug and a deep sense of gratitude for those who are serving in and have served in our Armed Forces. So, consider yourself HUGGED and MARCH "4TH" and HUG another G.I.!

http://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-hug-a-g-i-day-march-4/


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DD 214 REQUESTSIf_you_are_in_need_of_your DD 214_go_to_the_following_website:www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-recordsThen_ go_ to_ Start_ your_Military_ Service_Record_ (DD_ Form_ 214)_ Request_ and_follow_the_prompts_and_fill_in_the_required_information._It_also_has_you_print_a_signature_sheet_that_you_have_to_mail_to_them._When_they_receive_the_signature_paper,_they_will_send_ you_ an_ email_ confirming_ that_ they_received_ it._Then_ in_about_10_days,_you’ll_receive_2_certified_copies_of_your_DD_214_and_copies_of_your_discharge_orders.

It’s_really_easy_and_it_only_costs_you_the_price_of_a_postage_stamp_and_an_envelope.

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American Legion Riders – Chapter 80 –February 2015 Update

Legion Rider membership requires membership or affiliation with the American Legion and ownership of a 350cc or larger motorcycle. Annual dues are $20.00. Please check with Director, Mike Klick, (708.670.1475), or Marge Pavich, Secretary (630-721-1834) to confirm meeting locations for any given month.

Upcoming Rides and eventsCheck the Post 80 Newsletter and web site at post80.org/legion-riders for updates for the Legion Rider meeting and event schedule. March 5th - Legion Rider Meeting April 23rd - Spaghetti Dinner, Saturday (3:00 to 6:00)

Mike KlickDirector ALR

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Tickets for the Spaghetti Dinner are available now! Contact a Legion Rider member or Supporter.

The ALR are now accepting applications for supporter members. Please contact Mike Klick, Director (708.670.1475)or John Pavich (630.712.1834)

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MEMBERSHIPS WILL BE EXPIRING!!

With_344_members,_we_are_almost_at_93%_of_our_goal_and_looking_for_those_few_that_should_renew_their_membership_and_join_in_

on our_activities._It’d_be_a_real_shame_to_give_up_on_everything_we_do,_but_that’s_an_individual_decision.Our_annual_dues_remain_at_$40_even_though_National_has_increased_the_dues_we_pay_them_out_of_that_by_$5._If_you_haven’t_done_so_already,_I_urge_you_to_mail_your_check_for_$40_(payable_to_American_Legion_Post_80)_to:

American Legion Post 80Attn.: Adjutant

4000 Saratoga Ave.Downers Grove, IL 60515

MEMBERSHIPS_FOR_DUES_NOT_PAID_BY_APRIL_1st_WILL_BE_TERMINATED_BY_NATIONAL._Please_ don’t_ shoot_ the_messenger.

Ed Ludwig - Commander

WHEELCHAIRS, WALKERS & CRUTCHESPost 80 lends out wheel chairs, walkers and crutches to anyone that may need them. For more information, call Rich Jones at 630-964-2434.

Anyone who has borrowed a wheelchair, walker, or crutches and no longer needs them, please return them to Post 80 so they may be available for other veterans.

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Boogie Woogie Bugle BoyBy Don Raye and Hughie Prince

Made famous by the Andrews Sisters

"Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" was a major hit for The Andrews Sisters and an iconic World War II tune. This song can be considered an early jump blues recording. The song is ranked #6 on Songs of the Century. Bette Midler's 1972 recording of the song reached the top ten on the U.S. pop singles chart.

The song was written by Don Raye and Hughie Prince, and was recorded at Decca's Hollywood studios on January 2, 1941, nearly a year before the United States entered World War II, but after the start of a peacetime draft to expand the armed forces in anticipation of American involvement. The flipside was "Bounce Me, Brother, With a Solid Four". The Andrews Sisters introduced both songs in the Abbott and Costello film, "Buck Privates" (released January 1941), which was in production when they made the record. "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Song.

The song is closely based on an earlier Raye-Prince hit, "Beat Me Daddy, Eight to the Bar," which is about a virtuoso boogie-woogie piano player.

According to the lyrics of the song, a renowned Chicago, Illinois street musician is drafted into the U.S. Army during the peacetime draft imposed by the Roosevelt administration. In addition to being famous, the bugler was the "top man at his craft," but the army had little use for his talents and he was reduced to blowing the wake up call (Reveille) in the morning. This caused the musician to become dejected: "It really brought him down, because he couldn't jam." The Cap (An army captain — the company commander) took note of the bluesman's blues and went out and conscripted more musicians to assemble a band to keep the bugler company. Thereafter, the bugler found his stride, infusing the military marches with his inimitable street flair: "He blows it eight to the bar—in boogie rhythm." Even his morning calls attain some additional flavor: "And now the company jumps when he plays reveille." But, the bugler is not only empowered, he is possibly spoiled, because thereafter, "He can't blow a note if the bass and guitar/Isn't with him."

THE ANDREWS SISTERS

By Source, Fair use, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=30260663

To read more about who may have inspired the character of the "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy", go to the Wikipedia page at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boogie_Woogie_Bugle_Boy


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Initiation/Recognition will be held on Saturday, March 19th. Come and meet our new members, as well as other Legionnaires. Cocktails will be served at 5:00pm (cash bar), with dinner at 6:00pm, and the Initiation Program at 7:30pm or sooner. If you are a new American Legion member, have transferred from another Post, or have never taken the American Legion oath, you should be in attendance. We have a very impressive program for our new members and their spouses. There will be a $5.00 donation per person to offset the cost of dinner. There will be no charge for new initiates and their spouses. [Special note to new American Legion Members and Transferees from another Post: If you have not received an Invitation Letter from me, please contact me ASAP via email ([email protected]) or leave a message at the Post (630/968-9710) for me to return your call. Ed Ludwig – Commander]

SEE YOU AT THE POST ON MARCH 19th.

March 19thInitiation / Recognition of New Members

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VETERANS CRISIS LINE

1-800-273 TALK (8255)AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY,

7 DAYS A WEEK.

When callers press "1" they are immediately connected with a qualified and caring provider.

NATIONAL CALL CENTER FOR HOMELESS, assists homeless veterans, at-risk veterans, their families and other interested parties with linkages to appropriate VA and community-based

resources, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK,

1-877-4AID VET(1-877-424-3838)

ARE YOU IN NEED OF HOME REPAIR?

Do you, or someone you know, who is a Veteran, in need of home repair? DuPage Habitat for Humanity assists low and moderate income homeowners to restore and maintain their homes through the Home Repair Program. DuPage Habitat partners with eligible homeowners each year to support home repairs

including exterior painting, accessibility modifications, window, door and roof replacements, landscaping, and more. We are currently striving to alleviate critical health and safety issues for nearly 25 homeowners

across DuPage County by the end of June 30, 2016. The Home Depot Foundation and DuPage Habitat for Humanity have partnered to revitalize communities through various home repair projects. Enrollment for eligible homeowners is now open until March 2016. To learn more about the Habitat for Humanity Home Repair Program please email Jennifer Taff at [email protected] or call 630.510.3737 x305

Volunteer to help a Veteran! If you are interested in getting a team of ten volunteers together to assist a Veteran in need of home repairs, please contact Jake Emrick at [email protected] or 630.510.3737 ext. 309. The Home Depot Foundation provides the funding for Habitat’s Repair Corps program and donated $2.7 million to the program for 2014. As part of its mission to ensure every veteran has a safe place to call home, The Home Depot Foundation has donated more than $6.2 million to date to improve the homes of U.S. Veterans and their families through Habitat for Humanity’s Repair Corps.

To learn more about DuPage Habitat for Humanity, please visit our website, www.dupagehabitat.org.

Income Guidelines 2015

Household Size

Maximum Income

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PRESIDENT ..........................................................................................JEAN KRUPIN1st VICE PRESIDENT ..................................................................JOEY KLINGBIEL2nd VICE PRESIDENT ................................................................ THERESE SCHEYSECRETARY ............................................................................BEVERLY PARROTTTREASURER .....................................................................................PAM QUEDNAUCHAPLAIN .............................................................................SHARON THRUMBLEHISTORIAN ..............................................................................BEVERLY PARROTTSERGEANT-AT-ARMS ................................................................... PAM HARTIGANASST. SERGEANT-AT-ARMS ........................................................ARLENE GUEST

DUES:_AUXILIARY_$18.00/YEAR_JR._AUX_$4.00/YEARPAST_PRESIDENTS

1920....Margaret Bebb1921....Jessie Straub1922....Matilda Uhlorn1923....Myra Hawkins1924....Clara Nash Hawkins1925....Emily Sanders1926....Daisy Swift1927....Florence Johnson1928....Mary Pfaff1929....Esther Binder1930....Beulah McCollum1931....Viola Vix1932....Bernice Goltry1933....Mae Jones1934....Bernice Hannan1935....Marie Finger1936....Evelyn Walter1937....Josephine Mitchell1938....Lorraine Edwards1939....Ethel Margison1940....Vera Iehl1941....Mabel Webster1942....Muriel Fischel1943....Ruth Karvatt1944....Emily Mrkvicka1945....Flossie Dreuttel1946....Minnie Lester1947....Esther Weaver1948....Myrtle Kraft1949....Vivian Harkness1950....Christine McGarvie1951....Shirley Wrenn

Italics denotes deceased

1952....Letitia Mrkvicka1953....Corabelle Krepper1954....Christine McGarvie1955....Elsie Niedner1956....Kathleen Hotchkiss1957....Marian Lacey1958....Evelyn Fredericks1959....Shirley Schenke1960....Margaret Morello1961....Marian Ruzicka1962....Margaret Edwards1963....Alice Pechinski1964....Alice Pechinski1965....Anne Creel1966....Evelyn Jenkins1967....Dorothy Nied1968....Eleanor Bartels1969....Alice Pechinski1970....Helen Beck1971....Jeanette Foster1972....Dorothy Kadlec1973....Margaret Morello1974....Ann Hodous1975....Ann Hodous1976....Eleanor Bartels1977....Alice Pechinski1978....Mildred Mueller1979....Catherine Smalley1980....Frances North1981....Anne Creel1982....Henrietta Gerz-Zurek1983....Henrietta Gerz-Zurek1984....Anne Creel

1985....Genevieve Kotowski1986....Genevieve Kotowski1987....Ethel Clark1988....Bonita Wisbrock1989....Eleanor Bartels1990....Bonita Wisbrock1991....Henrietta Gerz-Zurek1992....Henrietta Gerz-Zurek1993....Henrietta Gerz-Zurek1994....Midge Zielinski1995....Boneta Wisbrock1996....Leora Novak1997....Leora Novak1998....Henrietta Gerz-Zurek1999....Henrietta Gerz-Zurek2000....Lorraine Vimtrup2001....Leora Novak2002....Henrietta Gerz-Zurek2003....Midge Zielinski2004....Bonnie Wisbrock2005....Bonnie Wisbrock2006....Bonnie Wisbrock2007....Bonnie Wisbrock2008....Bonnie Wisbrock2008....Bonnie Wisbrock2009....Bonnie Wisbrock2010....Rosemary Collins2011 ....Karen Greenwald2012....Karen Greenwald2013....Rosemary Collins2014....Kim Cruz2015....Kim Cruz

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BINGO 6:45 pm

Doors Open 4:00 pm

Bingo Workers

March_1_ Kitchen:_ Therese_S.,_Joey_K.,__ _ &_Arlene_G._ Tickets:_ Bonnie_B.__&_Mary_Ann_P._

March_8_ Kitchen:_ Pam_H.,_Pam_Q.,__ _ &_Therese_S_ Tickets:_ Radika_J._

March_15_ Kitchen:_ Kim_C.,_Julie_I.,_ _ &_Charlotte_U._ Tickets:_ Eleanor_R._&_Mary_Ann_P

March_22__ Kitchen:_ Jean_K.,_Sharon_T.,__ _ &_Donna_R._ Tickets:_ Pat_M._&_Jane_B.

March_29_ Kitchen:_ Pat_M.,__Kim_C.,_&_Julie_I._ Tickets_ Mary_Ann_P._&_Pam_Q.

BINGO 6:45 pm

Doors Open 4:00 pm

BINGO 6:45 pm

Doors Open 4:00 pm

Business Meeting 7:30 pm

Board of Directors Meeting7:30 pm

BINGO 6:45 pm

Doors Open 4:00 pm

ELIGIBILITY DATESWORLD WAR I_APRIL 6, 1917 - NOVEMBER 11, 1918_●_VIETNAM_FEBRUARY 28, 1961 - MAY 7, 1975WORLD WAR II_DECEMBER 7, 1941 - DECEMBER 31, 1946_●_KOREAN WAR_JUNE 25, 1950 - JANUARY 31, 1955_●_GRENADA & LEBANON AUGUST 24, 1982 - JULY 31, 1984_ ●_OPER. JUST CAUSE IN PANAMA DECEMBER 20, 1989 - JAN. 31, 1990_●_PERSIAN GULF_AUGUST 2, 1990 - cessation of hostilities

Hostesses UNIT for Awards Ceremony

Auxiliary Meeting 7:00 pm

County Meeting

Wood DalePost 1205

Tai Chi7:30-9:30 am

Coffee Donuts & Conversation

8:30 am

St. Patrick's Day

Hug a GI Day!Groundhog Day

2016

DAN HAMILTON

Sing Along Night6:00 pm

Tai Chi7:30-9:30 am


8:30 am

Tai Chi7:30-9:30 am


8:30 am

Daylight Savings

March

“It was one of those March days

when the sun shines hot and the wind

blows cold: when it is summer in

the light, and winter in the shade.”

-Charles Dickens

1/2 PRICE BINGO 6:45 pm

Doors Open 4:00 pm

Tai Chi7:30-9:30 amCDC 8:30 amFISH & HOOKSPORT SHOW

8:00A-3:00P

4000 SARATOGA AVENUE LEGION - AIRE March 2016 Legion Post 80 • 4000 Saratoga Avenue Downers Grove, IL 60515 Doors Open 6:00 / Entertainment 7 - 10pm - Cash Bar $5 Cover Charge Dan

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