THE FRANK E BOOMA POST 6

 NEWSLETTER

Founded 1919

April 2008

 Commander -- Elliott Antequera

COMMANDER’S MESSAGE

It is with great appreciation that I thank those of you who give so selflessly of yourselves for our Veterans and Legion Family.  Without the volunteers, the American Legion especially our Post could even exist, let alone lay claim as a service organization.  Your work is so important, your presence at functions such as Post Dinners, Parades, Children’s Parties, Hospital Visits and Funeral show that somebody cares.  You bring comfort not only to the Veterans but to the members of their family.  Thank you for all of your efforts and expressions of concern.  Thank you for making the total effort of our organization such more effective.  With such service in mind, we will continue being the greatest Veterans Organization in America.  Compassion is Volunteering.

 Elliott Antequera, Post Commander

ADJUTANT’S MESSAGE

 The Post News Letter is a vehicle which allows the Post members the opportunity to let other members know, what functions for the Post or community they are working, and ask for help if needed. To give thanks and praise to other members for what they have done for the Post and community. The newsletter should be the forum to announce all upcoming Post meetings, Post installation of all Post officers, birthdays, weddings and death; Also to alert members when important people such as State, National American Legion, Auxiliary and Squadron officers will be visiting the Post so a proper reception can be prepared for the guest. The Post Newsletter should not be used as personal vehicle to promote political ambitions, to chastise and or down grade Post members to do so hurts the Post in the eyes other Post members and the general public. Nothing can be gain from this type of action. As Post Adjutant and editor the Post Newsletter I will from this day forward read all items to be printed in the Post newsletter, any items I feel that are not up to the Standard of this Post will not be printed and return to the author of the article.

The nominations for Post Officers are as follows:

Commander - Elliott Antequera, Mariann Perreault and Kenneth Newport

Senior Vice Commander – Jim Minot

No candidates for Junior Vice Commander

Adjutant - George McCall and Richard A. Brooks, Sr.

Finance Officer - Mariann Perreault

No candidates for Historian

Chaplain - James Bailey

Service Officer – Merton Mobbs

No candidate for Asst Service Officer

Judge Advocate - Frank Desper

Sergeant-At-Arms  - Dan Yoder

Audit Committee - William “Bill” Phelps, James Minot and James Bailey

 George McCall, Post Adjutant

 WE NEED A FEW GOOD LEADERS! 

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT TODAY

JUNIOR VICE COMMANDER’S MESSAGE

I must apologize to George McCall for the entry I made to the last newsletter, he did not see what I submitted and I am sorry for that. I did not know that some people would take exception to that.  We had the Children's Easter party and I want to thank everyone that worked it and made it a success.  I am at the end of my term as Junior Vice Commander and I have had a good time serving you in this capacity.   We do not have a candidate for Junior Vice for the coming year.  If we do not fill that position, I will continue to do the job until we have someone to take the job over.  I hope that we have a good turnout for the elections on April 17, 2008 and you elect a good slate of officers for the coming year.  This year we have a change in the format for elections, we now have the ability to write in anyone for the offices and I would recommend Artie Vancour for the position of Junior Vice Commander for the coming year. I hope that this does not offend people but he is a good person for the job and he has done it in the past and done it well. Please consider him for this position.  I ask that you all support any officers that you do elect and let them do a good job in the coming year.  Thank you,

 Richard “Brooksie” Brooks, Jr Vice Commander

 POST 6 COLOR GUARD MESSAGE

The Post Color Guard will be holding its monthly Fish Fry on Friday, April 4, 2008 from 4 - 7 pm.  

Thank You for your loyalty and please continue to support us,

 Your 2 Time National Post 6 Color Guard

SQUADRON COMMANDER’S MESSAGE

Well it looks like Spring is finally coming around, “hopefully”.  We held second nominations at our last meeting.  All positions were filled unopposed except Chaplain which was not filled.  We had a good meeting with a lot of informative discussion.  If you did not make the meeting, I am sorry you missed it.  Hopefully we will see you at our next meeting.  Thanks a lot!

 Michael Hunt, S.A.L. Commander

 SQUADRON ADJUTANT’S MESSAGE

To All S.A.L. Members.

Now is the time to elect your new officers for the 2008-2009 year. The date to cast your vote is Thursday, April 17, 2008 from 7am to 7pm.  You must have a current 2008 SAL card and bring it with you to vote.   The members running are:

 Commander -  Mike Hunt

Senior Vice - Drew Hogan

Junior Vice - Grant Bergeron

Adjutant  - Bob Prendergast

Finance Officer – Jim Hunt

Sgt at Arms – Erick Sanders

No candidates for Chaplain

Historian - Nat Young

 Bob Prendergast, S.A.L. Adjutant

 SURF & TURF SCHEDULE

 April 5th – S.A.L.

April 12th – Post

April 19th – Unit

Mar 26th – Post

 BAND SCHEDULE

 April 5th – Miraj

April 12th – Echo Tones

April 19th – Groove Cats

April 26th – Ron Jones

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Spring has arrived according to the calendar. Let's hope Mother Nature starts showing her beauty soon. Spring means new, and in the Legion family it means new Officers as well. The Legion, S.A.L. and the Auxiliary have held nominations of Officers at their March meetings. Those running for Auxiliary office are: President - Sheila Brooks; First Vice President - Janice Brown; Second Vice President. - Christine Harris; Secretary/Treasurer - Karyl Horn; Chaplain - Lorraine Gordon; and No Candidate for Historian or Sgt-At-Arms.  Write ins are allowed. Auxiliary elections will be held on April 17, 2008 from 8 AM to 6 PM with the Auxiliary meeting to follow. I thank all that put their name in as a candidate amongst the three sections of the Legion family and wish them all good luck. Installation of Officers will be on May 1, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. upstairs at the Legion home, 96 Islington St. Portsmouth, NH.   District #3 comes in to install the newly elected Officers. I hope Frank E. Booma Legion family will have a large number in attendance. At the Auxiliary March meeting the Charter was Draped for the following deceased members, Geraldine Philbrick, Katherine Coole and Gail Edwards. At previous meetings this year we had draped the Charter for Agnes Courtemarche, Jane Murphy and Jeannette Rockwell. Our condolences go out to the families of these Auxiliary members. If you know of other Auxiliary members that have passed on since May 2007 that we may have not been informed of, please let us know so that we may honor them too. On May 9, 2008 the District #3 Memorial Service will be held at the Somersworth Post for all the deceased members of District #3 Legion families. We would like to ensure that all deceased members be honored at this event.

Sheila Brooks, Unit President

 EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

 With the cost of Education today, every little bit helps.  Do you have a child or grandchild graduating this June and will be furthering their education this Fall?  Unit 6 will be awarding several $500.00 scholarships this spring.  For more information and an application, contact me at 603-988-8267.  Deadline is May 1, 2008.

Karyl Horn, Unit Education Chairman

CHILDREN AND YOUTH

The Easter Party held on April 16, 2008 was enjoyed by approximately 25 children and their families.  They decorated eggs, played games, had their picture taken with the Easter Bunny and received a pail of goodies to take home.  Thanks to those who volunteered to help that day.  The next Unit Dinner will be held on Friday, April, 18, 2008.  Enjoy a Homemade Meatloaf Dinner including Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable, Rolls and Dessert.  Come out and support the Auxiliary and its programs.

Janice Brown, Unit Children and Youth Chairman

 GRILLE STEWARD’S MESSAGE

 Come down for Karaoke with DJ on Friday, April 11, 2008 from 8-11 p.m.  We will be continuing the Open Mic Nights during the month of April on Wednesdays from 8 pm. to 11 pm with Bruce Montville coordinating the talent, so if you have a special talent come in and give it a try. Until next month stay safe and dry and remember we always have pull tab tickets for your enjoyment along with free coffee and snacks.

 Sue Desper Grille Steward

 April cold with dropping rain
Willows and lilacs brings again,
The whistle of returning birds
And trumpet-lowing of the herds.

Ralph Waldo Emerson