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Frank E. Booma Post 6
Portsmouth, NH
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THE FRANK E BOOMA POST 6 NEWSLETTER Founded 1919 December 2006 Commander -- Eugene Bragg COMMANDER’S MESSAGE Whenever we lose a friend it's not easy - but this month we lost two dedicated members of the Post 6 Family, John Barnes and Leo Matton - and I extend not only my personal condolences to their families but also on behalf of Post 6 for all their years of dedicated service. This Holiday Season, I invite you to reflect on the those things which might symbolize a world that is safe and settled for you-- and remember our service members that are away from home this season helping to provide us with a better world. We may not always agree on our methods, be it here or afar, but one thing is certain - our mission remains the same - concern and care for those serving and those who have served. Once again I thank all of you who came out to help by volunteering this past month. I wish you all a happy & healthy Holiday and be sure and drink and drive wisely over the next coming weeks so that we all can see the 2007 New Year come in safely! Merry Christmas, Eugene (Gene) Bragg, Post Commander ADJUTANT’S MESSAGE This is another reminder concerning the increase in membership dues that will start January 10, 2007. Membership dues will increase $5.00. This will make the cost of membership $25.00. So please take advantage and pay your dues as soon as possible. Thank you. The entire American Legion Family will be holding a Membership Round Up by going into each District on December 8, 9, and 10, 2006. National Vice Commander Lloyd Woods of Maine, Department Commander Earl Beale, Department President Karyl Horn, Detachment Commander Steve Fischer and District Commander Mariann Perreault will visit Post 6 on Friday, December 8, 2006 at 7 p.m. There will be a pot luck dinner. Casual dress. The State of New Hampshire has a program to give a bonus to all veterans who have served or are now serving in the “Global War on Terrorism Operations’. At present the Post has these applications on hand. If you or someone you know qualifies, you may contact the Post Adjutant. George McCall, Post Adjutant JUNIOR VICE COMMANDER’S MESSAGE The Thanksgiving Dinner will, of course, be on Thanksgiving Day. Turkey and all the fixings. A lot of help will be needed for setup, cooking, serving, and clean up. Please, if you can help, contact me in the Post or at 603-997-1746. The American Legion Children’s Christmas Party will be on December 10, 2006. Deadline for signup is Tuesday, December 5, 2006. We will be shopping on December 8th and 9th, 2006. Wrapping of presents will begin on Saturday, December 9, 2006 at 5 p.m. We have raised and appropriated $376.00 to send items to our local troops stationed overseas in the War on Global Terror. We will be soon doing just that – more to come. Remember to say a prayer for them. If you have a family member that is currently serving in the War on Global Terror, we are now providing a space in the post to display their picture. If you are interested, feel free to bring it to the Post. Yours in service. Bob Fredette, Post Junior Vice Commander SERGEANT-AT-ARMS’ MESSAGE The Post Color Guard will be holding its monthly Fish Fry on Friday, December 1, 2006 from 4 - 7 p.m. Dan Yoder, Sergeant-At-Arms SURF & TURF SCHEDULE December 2nd -Post December 9th – S.A.L. December 16th – Unit December 23rd – Post December 30th - Post SERVICE OFFICER’S MESSAGE No Message Merton Mobbs, Post Service Officer PAST COMMANDER’S MESSAGE I want to say that I am impressed by the turnout of voters in this year’s elections and hope many were Legion, Auxiliary and Squadron members. The results show that when the American people are upset change can happen. I want to congratulate Bob Fredette on the Thanksgiving Dinner this year. He and his volunteers did a fine job and they fed many people and the compliments were many. My condolences to the families of Past Commander John Barnes and Leo Matton, both of these people I considered friends and will miss them. I want to wish everyone a happy holiday season and if you travel I wish you a safe journey. Richard "Brooksie" Brooks, Past Commander The American Legion Post 6 color guard is looking for motivated and dedicated members to represent our post at local, state, and national events. Our duties include funerals, parades, banquets, special gatherings, and state and national competitions. Interested members will be put on a probationary period before being considered for general membership. Take the challenge and join the # 1 American Legion Color Guard in the State of New Hampshire and the # 1 national champions for 2004. Our record is long and impressive! Our next membership meeting for all members and interested members will be Sunday, January 7, 2007 at 10:00 am, in the Post 6 function hall. Come join us and share the camaraderie. For more information, contact any color guard member. Elliott Antequera, Color Guard Captain
I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving. We had a good turnout here at the Post and I want to thank all the volunteers especially our SAL members Bob B., Bob P. and John W. The holidays are approaching and I hope everyone has a safe and joyous holiday. Your 2007 membership dues are due by Midnight December 31, 2006. The officers responsible for membership renewals are taking New Year’s Eve off, so please renew before the last bell. I will be working on finding a needy family for Christmas for our annual donation. Our next meeting is Wednesday, December 20, 2006 at 6 p.m. Hope to see you there. Drew Hogan, SAL Commander SQUADRON ADJUTANT’S MESSAGE I hope everyone had a Happy Turkey Day. I would like to thank everyone who helped on the Thanksgiving Day Dinner. Remember you need to get your 2007 membership card before December 31, 2006. To get your card, see Commander Drew Hogan, Senior Vice Mike Hunt or myself. I wish everyone a safe and healthy Christmas and a Happy New Year. Bob Prendergast, SAL Adjutant PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Hi Ladies – Well it is that time of the year again, where everyone is busy getting ready for Christmas. I hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Do not forget our Unit meeting on Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 7 p.m. We will be nominating our delegates to the Department Convention in June. Also do not forget our District 3 Christmas Party being held at our own Post on Friday, December 8, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. We will be exchanging gifts. Bring a women’s gift, $10.00 or more and men bring a man’s gift. Our cherry tree raffle will be on Saturday December 16, 2006. We are still receiving donations for our cherry tree. Some people have already donated. I will thank them in our next newsletter. Hope to see all or some of you at some of these upcoming events. My thanks to our Second Vice President Paula Hollingsworth who conducted our November Unit meeting - Thank you Paula for a job well done. Yours in friendship and service. Ella Studrance, Unit President CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY LAST CHANCE! It is not too soon to plan for the Annual Children’s Christmas Party for our Legion Family, which will be held for ages 0-10 on Sunday, December 10, 2006 with two settings 12:30 - 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. - 4: p.m. Your family may attend either times whichever is convenient. Light refreshment will be served. Deadline for signup is Tuesday, December 5, 2006. This is a tight dead line. (Please sign up early). We will be shopping on December 8th and 9th, 2006. Wrapping of presents will begin after Surf and Turf on Saturday, December 9, 2006 at 5 p.m. Please come and lend a hand wrapping the presents. Shirley Williams & Trish Buckman, Unit Children & Youth Co-Chairmen Scholarship applications are now available for 2006. Contact Karyl Horn, Scholarship Chairman for more information. karylh@comcast.net, (H) 603-343-4369, (W) 207-438-3147, (C) 603-988-8267. AUXILIARY MEMBERSHIP Ladies - Membership renewals are coming in from National. If you have paid your dues, PLEASE ignore the notice. REMEMBER 2006 dues are due by December 31, 2006. You will not receive a bulletin after December 31, 2006 if your dues are not paid. If you are a long-time member and have a problem paying your dues, feel free to call me at (603) 436-7575. Shirley Calvert, Unit Membership Chairman
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