American Legion [Frank E. Booma Post 6 - Portsmouth, New Hampshire]

THE FRANK E BOOMA POST 6

NEWSLETTER

Founded 1919

AUGUST 2005

Commander -- Richard “Brooksie” Brooks

Commander’s Message

I want to thank Buddy Nicholas for a great Children's outing. We had a great turn out and everyone had a fun day. At the next Post meeting on August 18,2005 at 7:00 P.M. we will be proposing changing the time of the Post meeting from 7:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. This can be accomplished with a unanimous vote at that meeting. We will also be having nomination and elections for our vacant offices at the next meeting. If you are interested, please be present or have a letter of intent to the Adjutant or myself. We have had a few problems with members parking in the no parking areas in the parking lot before 5:00 p.m. Please avoid doing this.

We have heard that individuals at the V.F.W. are making allegations that someone has embezzled money from the Post. I ask the party that is stating this to come forward with proof and we would love to investigate it and put to rest all misconceptions to this effect. We are always concerned about any improprieties of this nature.

Richard “Brooksie” Brooks, Commander

Notice

On July 14, 2005 the Post Commander, Auxiliary President and Squadron Commander met to discuss issues in the organization. Our consensus was the following:

We need to have more members of all the organizations present for wakes/preburials for members of all our units. This is especially true for officers. We have had a poor turnout in the recent past for these.

We need a cessation of Post, Auxiliary and Squadron business being discussed in the Grille.

We need to have members cease discussing Post, Auxiliary and Squadron business at the V.F.W.

We are serious on this matter and expect your cooperation.

Richard “Brooksie” Brooks, Post Commander
Ella Studrance, Unit President
Drew Hogan, Squadron Commander

Adjutant’s Message

The Annual Old-Timers Softball Game is on Sunday, September 18, 2005 at the Middle School Baseball Field. This month I will be going to the National Convention. I go to these conventions to keep abreast of the American Legion and bring back to the Post useful information. At present veterans are having problem with VA medical care. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has reported a shortage of needed funding to care for eligible veterans. The shortfall for this year is about $t2 billion. House Appropriation - As members of Congress return to their states and districts for the summer recess with differences between VA funding levels pending before the House and Senate, conferees from both chambers must come to an agreement before the VA receives anything. Whichever approach is used to address the immediate fiscal needs of VA. Congress must act quickly to resolve this reprehensible situation. Moreover, looming is the fiscal 2006 gap attributed to the same weakness in VA’s funding methodology that led to this year’s unbelievable situation. First I urge you to contact your Representatives to thank them for their efforts to ensure VA receives the additional funding needed to treat sick and disabled veterans. Second I ask that you call upon Representatives to ensure the fiscal year 2006 increase of $3.35 billion remains in the conference agreement and to support increased funding to meet veterans’ health care needs. Third tell your Representatives that VA’s method of forecasting budgetary needs has proven itself to be a failure, leaving thousands without vital health care.

George McCall – Adjutant

Sergeant-At-Arm’s Message

The Post Color Guard will be holding its monthly Fish Fry on Friday, August 5, 2005 from 4-7 p.m. If you can’t be there, be sure to catch on television the Boston Red Sox vs. Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park on Saturday, August 13, 2005. The Post Color Guard will be presenting colors at 7:05 p.m.

Dan Yoder -Sgt. at Arms

Post Bylaws Change

At the August Post 6 meeting, threw will be a vote on a change to the Bylaws.

From … Article VI, Meetings, Section 1. “All regular Post meetings will be scheduled for the third Thursday of each month. The time of the meeting will be 7:00 p.m.”

To … Article VI, Meetings, Section 1. “All regular Post meetings will be scheduled for the third Thursday of each month. The time of the meeting will be 6:00 p.m.”

August Trivia

What noted figure in the American Old West was killed in a saloon in Deadwood, South Dakota, on August 2, 1876? Jesse James, Wild Bill Hickok, Billy the Kid, Buffalo Bill
Which branch of the US military was founded on August 4, 1790? Marines, Coast Guard, Navy, US Air Force
The premature death of this handsome film star on August 23, 1926, left millions of American women heartbroken?
Babe Ruth and Elvis Presley both died on the 15^th of August. True or False?
Which state entered the Union in August 1959?
What happened in August 1945?

S.A.L. Commander’s Message

I would like to thank all the Squadron members as well as the Post and Unit members who helped out at the Children’s outing. There was a nice turnout and everyone had a great time. The Squadron received several awards at this year’s State Convention. They are posting in the Grille. Our next meeting will be in September. Until then, enjoy your summer.

Drew Hogan, SAL Commander

Squadron Adjutant's Message

I would like to thank all S.A.L., Post and Auxiliary who helped out at the Children’s Outing. It was a good time for all. At our September meeting we will be having second nomination for Senior Vice Commander. First nominations were Ken Newport, Rich Dellapiana and Mike Hunt who is acting Senior Vice at this time. Department has raised our dues by $4.00. S.A.L. dues have gone up $4.00 across the board. This is – New Members $24.00, Regular Members $20.00, Dual Members $8.00 and Juniors $9.00. I hope to see many of our members at our September meeting. The Adult Outing at Stratham Hill is September 10, 2005. You need to be a paid up members to participate in any of the events the Post, Auxiliary, Squadron or Grille put on. So please pay your dues. The 2006 dues cards are in. Please pay early and be an Early Bird Member.

Bob Prendergast, SAL Adjutant

Surf N Turf Schedule

August 6th – Delegates

August 13^th – Unit Color Guard

August 20^th – Unit Scholarship Fund

August 27^th – Post Color Guard

President’s Message

Hi Ladies – Hope you are all enjoying this weather. By the time you get this newsletter the Children’s Outing will be over. If you were there, you know what a nice time the children had. They loved making their own ice cream sundaes, getting their face painted, the three-legged race, and digging in the sand pit for money. A lot of time and energy went into making this outing a success, and we have a lot of adults to thank. First I would like to thank the organizers, Buddy Nicholas, Shirley Williams, and Trish Buckman. Thanks to all the post members, S.A.L. members and Auxiliary members who helped to make this outing a success. Our first unit meeting will be Thursday, September 8, 2005 at 7 p.m. All Unit officers please plan on meeting with me at 6:30 p.m. prior to the regular meeting. Come and have a voice at these meetings. Help us to have a better unit. Ladies, throughout this year I will try to give you a little bit of news or a little but of history, to keep you informed on what is going on with our members. A Little Bit of News – Ruth Menard became a grandmother for the second time. Her daughter, Tarina Menard gave birth to a beautiful baby girl on June 19, 2005 named Crystal Rose. This President (Ella) also became a grandmother for the fifth time. My daughter Allison Studrance gave birth to a handsome baby boy on June 28, 2005 named Rueben Charles. Our Unit sends congratulations to the moms and grandmoms. A Little Bit of History – Our Unit Color Guard won the State Championship and will go to Hawaii to compete in the National Competition. Let’s all keep our fingers and toes crossed for them. Good Luck, Ladies. Remember Ladies, “All for one and one for all. Together we stand, divided we fall.”

Ella Studrance, President

Unit Chaplain's Message

I would like to send our prayers for wellness and recovery to a few of our members – Lorraine Lavalley, Betty Sanford, Kathy Wiseman, Edna Hensen, Cindy Lamagdelaine and Marilyn Carini and also our sympathy to the families of Paul Hogdon and Dorothy Dube. God Bless!

Sue Desper, Unit Chaplain

Auxiliary Message

The Auxiliary would like to thank George McCall and “Brooksie”, our Commander, for doing the Surf and Turf for us on Saturday, July 16, 2005. We all had meetings and it was also the Children’s Outing. Our next Surf and Turf will be on Saturday, August 20, 2005. Thanks to all that participate.

A special meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at 7 p.m. for the purpose of nominating and electing a Second Vice President. If you wish to be considered for this position and are unable to attend the meeting, you must submit a letter of intent to President Ella, no later than Tuesday, August 30, 2005. There will be no other business discussed at this meeting.

Unit Membership Message

“BE AN EARLY BIRD!”
The 2005-2006 Auxiliary Membership cards are now available.
$15.00 for seniors, $20,00 for new members and $7.00 for juniors.

Shirley Calvert, Membership Chairman

Steward’s Message

Adult Outing tickets will be available for sale by mid August. They may be purchased at the Grille. The date of the outing will be Saturday, September 10, 2005 at the Stratham Hill Park. For more details, call 436-7575. I wish both color guards the best of luck at the National Convention and hope all that go have a great time. Until September.

Joy Allen, Steward

Band Schedule

August 6th – Echo Tones

August 13th – Bill Vendasi

August 20th – Miraj

August 27th – 52nd Street


THE FRANK E BOOMA POST 6 NEWSLETTER Founded 1919 AUGUST 2005 Commander -- Richard “Brooksie” Brooks Commander’s Message I want to thank Buddy Nicholas for a great Children's outing. We had a great turn out and everyone had a fun day. At the next Post meeting on August 18,2005 at 7:00 P.M. we will be proposing changing the time of the Post meeting from 7:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. This can be accomplished with a unanimous vote at that meeting. We will also be having nomination and elections for our vacant offices at the next meeting. If you are interested, please be present or have a letter of intent to the Adjutant or myself. We have had a few problems with members parking in the no parking areas in the parking lot before 5:00 p.m. Please avoid doing this. We have heard that individuals at the V.F.W. are making allegations that someone has embezzled money from the Post. I ask the party that is stating this to come forward with proof and we would love to investigate it and put to rest all misconceptions to this effect. We are always concerned about any improprieties of this nature. Richard “Brooksie” Brooks, Commander Notice On July 14, 2005 the Post Commander, Auxiliary President and Squadron Commander met to discuss issues in the organization. Our consensus was the following: We need to have more members of all the organizations present for wakes/preburials for members of all our units. This is especially true for officers. We have had a poor turnout in the recent past for these. We need a cessation of Post, Auxiliary and Squadron business being discussed in the Grille. We need to have members cease discussing Post, Auxiliary and Squadron business at the V.F.W. We are serious on this matter and expect your cooperation. Richard “Brooksie” Brooks, Post Commander Ella Studrance, Unit President Drew Hogan, Squadron Commander Adjutant’s Message The Annual Old-Timers Softball Game is on Sunday, September 18, 2005 at the Middle School Baseball Field. This month I will be going to the National Convention. I go to these conventions to keep abreast of the American Legion and bring back to the Post useful information. At present veterans are having problem with VA medical care. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has reported a shortage of needed funding to care for eligible veterans. The shortfall for this year is about $t2 billion. House Appropriation - As members of Congress return to their states and districts for the summer recess with differences between VA funding levels pending before the House and Senate, conferees from both chambers must come to an agreement before the VA receives anything. Whichever approach is used to address the immediate fiscal needs of VA. Congress must act quickly to resolve this reprehensible situation. Moreover, looming is the fiscal 2006 gap attributed to the same weakness in VA’s funding methodology that led to this year’s unbelievable situation. First I urge you to contact your Representatives to thank them for their efforts to ensure VA receives the additional funding needed to treat sick and disabled veterans. Second I ask that you call upon Representatives to ensure the fiscal year 2006 increase of $3.35 billion remains in the conference agreement and to support increased funding to meet veterans’ health care needs. Third tell your Representatives that VA’s method of forecasting budgetary needs has proven itself to be a failure, leaving thousands without vital health care. George McCall – Adjutant Sergeant-At-Arm’s Message The Post Color Guard will be holding its monthly Fish Fry on Friday, August 5, 2005 from 4-7 p.m. If you can’t be there, be sure to catch on television the Boston Red Sox vs. Chicago White Sox at Fenway Park on Saturday, August 13, 2005. The Post Color Guard will be presenting colors at 7:05 p.m. Dan Yoder -Sgt. at Arms Post Bylaws Change At the August Post 6 meeting, threw will be a vote on a change to the Bylaws. From … Article VI, Meetings, Section 1. “All regular Post meetings will be scheduled for the third Thursday of each month. The time of the meeting will be 7:00 p.m.” To … Article VI, Meetings, Section 1. “All regular Post meetings will be scheduled for the third Thursday of each month. The time of the meeting will be 6:00 p.m.” August Trivia What noted figure in the American Old West was killed in a saloon in Deadwood, South Dakota, on August 2, 1876? Jesse James, Wild Bill Hickok, Billy the Kid, Buffalo Bill Which branch of the US military was founded on August 4, 1790? Marines, Coast Guard, Navy, US Air Force The premature death of this handsome film star on August 23, 1926, left millions of American women heartbroken? Babe Ruth and Elvis Presley both died on the 15^th of August. True or False? Which state entered the Union in August 1959? What happened in August 1945? S.A.L. Commander’s Message I would like to thank all the Squadron members as well as the Post and Unit members who helped out at the Children’s outing. There was a nice turnout and everyone had a great time. The Squadron received several awards at this year’s State Convention. They are posting in the Grille. Our next meeting will be in September. Until then, enjoy your summer. Drew Hogan, SAL Commander Squadron Adjutant's Message I would like to thank all S.A.L., Post and Auxiliary who helped out at the Children’s Outing. It was a good time for all. At our September meeting we will be having second nomination for Senior Vice Commander. First nominations were Ken Newport, Rich Dellapiana and Mike Hunt who is acting Senior Vice at this time. Department has raised our dues by $4.00. S.A.L. dues have gone up $4.00 across the board. This is – New Members $24.00, Regular Members $20.00, Dual Members $8.00 and Juniors $9.00. I hope to see many of our members at our September meeting. The Adult Outing at Stratham Hill is September 10, 2005. You need to be a paid up members to participate in any of the events the Post, Auxiliary, Squadron or Grille put on. So please pay your dues. The 2006 dues cards are in. Please pay early and be an Early Bird Member. Bob Prendergast, SAL Adjutant Surf N Turf Schedule August 6th – Delegates August 13^th – Unit Color Guard August 20^th – Unit Scholarship Fund August 27^th – Post Color Guard President’s Message Hi Ladies – Hope you are all enjoying this weather. By the time you get this newsletter the Children’s Outing will be over. If you were there, you know what a nice time the children had. They loved making their own ice cream sundaes, getting their face painted, the three-legged race, and digging in the sand pit for money. A lot of time and energy went into making this outing a success, and we have a lot of adults to thank. First I would like to thank the organizers, Buddy Nicholas, Shirley Williams, and Trish Buckman. Thanks to all the post members, S.A.L. members and Auxiliary members who helped to make this outing a success. Our first unit meeting will be Thursday, September 8, 2005 at 7 p.m. All Unit officers please plan on meeting with me at 6:30 p.m. prior to the regular meeting. Come and have a voice at these meetings. Help us to have a better unit. Ladies, throughout this year I will try to give you a little bit of news or a little but of history, to keep you informed on what is going on with our members. A Little Bit of News – Ruth Menard became a grandmother for the second time. Her daughter, Tarina Menard gave birth to a beautiful baby girl on June 19, 2005 named Crystal Rose. This President (Ella) also became a grandmother for the fifth time. My daughter Allison Studrance gave birth to a handsome baby boy on June 28, 2005 named Rueben Charles. Our Unit sends congratulations to the moms and grandmoms. A Little Bit of History – Our Unit Color Guard won the State Championship and will go to Hawaii to compete in the National Competition. Let’s all keep our fingers and toes crossed for them. Good Luck, Ladies. Remember Ladies, “All for one and one for all. Together we stand, divided we fall.” Ella Studrance, President Unit Chaplain's Message I would like to send our prayers for wellness and recovery to a few of our members – Lorraine Lavalley, Betty Sanford, Kathy Wiseman, Edna Hensen, Cindy Lamagdelaine and Marilyn Carini and also our sympathy to the families of Paul Hogdon and Dorothy Dube. God Bless! Sue Desper, Unit Chaplain Auxiliary Message The Auxiliary would like to thank George McCall and “Brooksie”, our Commander, for doing the Surf and Turf for us on Saturday, July 16, 2005. We all had meetings and it was also the Children’s Outing. Our next Surf and Turf will be on Saturday, August 20, 2005. Thanks to all that participate. A special meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 at 7 p.m. for the purpose of nominating and electing a Second Vice President. If you wish to be considered for this position and are unable to attend the meeting, you must submit a letter of intent to President Ella, no later than Tuesday, August 30, 2005. There will be no other business discussed at this meeting. Unit Membership Message “BE AN EARLY BIRD!” The 2005-2006 Auxiliary Membership cards are now available. $15.00 for seniors, $20,00 for new members and $7.00 for juniors. Shirley Calvert, Membership Chairman Steward’s Message Adult Outing tickets will be available for sale by mid August. They may be purchased at the Grille. The date of the outing will be Saturday, September 10, 2005 at the Stratham Hill Park. For more details, call 436-7575. I wish both color guards the best of luck at the National Convention and hope all that go have a great time. Until September. Joy Allen, Steward Band Schedule August 6th – Echo Tones August 13th – Bill Vendasi August 20th – Miraj August 27th – 52nd Street
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