THE FRANK E BOOMA POST 6

 NEWSLETTER

Founded 1919

 JULY 2008

 Commander -- Frank Desper

COMMANDER’S MESSAGE

I am proud to announce that George McCall was elected as the new Department Commander for 2008 - 2009. He is the 5th member of this Post to hold this prestigious office. We will be honoring Flag Day on Monday July 14, 2008 at 6:30 pm. The ceremony will take place in the back lot. The celebration of our Post has been upgraded to a rededication. All members of the Post are cordially invited; the scheduled date is August 9, 2008 at 12:00 pm. Separate invitations are currently being sent out to Department Officers, District Officers and Posts. The families of Frank E. Booma are very excited about the occasion. The Mayor of Portsmouth will be present along with Governor Lynch whom both will present proclamations to our Post. The adult outing committee is forming up and the plans are coming together. To keep it short, it will be held here at the Post and you don't want to miss this year's! I'll get back to you with a date and time. The 4th of July is around the corner, if you don't have a Flag of our country to display at your residence, stop by the Post and pick one up. Karyl Horn our web master has set up the Post website so I can receive your mail, go to feboomapost6.org, and click on Post then Commander to link onto my E-mail. Browse the entire site to see the hard work Karyl has done to develop it. It is my sad duty to report that two Post Members have fallen from our ranks. Leo Langelier (21 year Member), Thomas “Willie” Williamson and Richard L. Weyant (PUFL) passed away last month they will be missed and our charter is draped. May they rest in peace, amen.  All engines are ahead full.

 Frank Desper, Post 6 Commander

SURF & TURF SCHEDULE

July 5th – Post

July 12th – S.A.L.

July 19th – Unit

July 26th – Post

ADJUTANT’S MESSAGE

The Department Convention is over and the Post Adjutant has the 2009 membership cards, so all those who wish to become an early bird, now is the time to stop by and get your membership card.

There are still a few Post members who received their 2008 membership cards and have not remitted their membership dues. I feel the reason for this is, you have forgotten, so please send in your payment. I would like to have it before The National Convention, the Post only needs, 48 more members for 100%.

In the past year there has been a server lack of Post members at the Post meeting. The Post has eleven membership meetings and twelve Executive Board Meetings, per year. For the survival of the Post the membership has to make an effort to participate in the running of the Post and attend the membership meetings and give their ideas and opinions, concerning the Post. This Post can only be as good as it membership. If you as a member of The Frank E. Booma, Post 6, and Do Not Participate, Or Attend Meetings Then You, DO NOT HAVE A VOICE.

George McCall, Post Adjutant

JUNIOR VICE COMMANDER’S MESSAGE

                                       
I would like to start out by congratulating George McCall upon being elected Department Commander at our convention and I want to thank all our members that worked so hard for him to get elected. We had fun doing it and now our Post can be proud that we are home to the Department Commander.

Also Sheila Brooks was installed at convention as District 3 Director for the American Legion Auxiliary.

At the next District 3 meeting we will have 3 of our own installed as District Officers, Elliot Antequera as historian, George McCall as Service Officer and I as Chaplain.

Our children's outing went well with a couple of snags but other than that everyone had a good time. I want to thank Grant Bergeron for doing a lot of the leg work for this event. I want to thank the volunteers that helped in any way to make it a success; they are Dave Thibeau, Jim Clements, Mike Hunt, Drew Hogan, Rick O'Brien, George McCall, Frank Desper, Josh Ableman, Steve “Kubby” Katsanos, Paul “Mousie” Robertson and Tony Lozada. I want to thank Bev and George Stone for their donation of cupcakes for the kids.

Our next events will be the adult outing which we are planning to have at the Post again this year, last year worked out very well. I should have a date and menu by the next newsletter.

The Old Timer's game, we need to get a date for that and I will report back to you on that.

I hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable summer.

 Richard “Brooksie” Brooks, Jr Vice Commander

POST 6 COLOR GUARD MESSAGE

 THERE WILL BE NO FISH FRY Friday, July 4, 2008.  Our next Fish Fry will be Friday, August 1, 2008.

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

Your 2 Time National Post 6 Color Guard

ARMY COMMUNITY COVENANT

 Support Those Who Serve

The Army's Community Covenant is designed to develop and foster effective state and community partnerships with the Army in improving the quality of life for Soldiers and their families, both at their current duty stations and as they transfer from state to state. The Army Community Covenant is tailored at the local level, with leaders at both local and state levels participating in covenant signing ceremonies, planned between April 2008 and the end of the year, recognizing the strength of Army Soldiers and their Families and the Support of their local community.

Listed below are some of the Best Practices that are currently employed by community leaders.

National/State - Spouse Employment: Unemployment Compensation: Voting: Support To Wounded Soldiers: In- State, Education Benefit:

Local - Adopt-A Unit/Soldier Programs: Community Gifts: Promotional Events: Service Officer

 SERVICE OFFICER’S MESSAGE

Department Service Officers have specialized training and experience with VA regulations and are familiar with the many VA programs and services. They provide an invaluable service to veterans as this service is free and the veteran does not have to be a member. When veteran contacts The American Legion National Headquarters, view our website, or speak to a Legion member, they are referred to that state's Department Service Officer. A Post Service Officer's Guide is distributed to 14.000 posts nationwide to help answer benefit questions which also serves as a referral source for veterans wishing to file claims.

 Merton Mobbs, Service Officer

 SQUADRON COMMANDER’S MESSAGE

I would like to congratulate George McCall for being elected to Department Commander.  I am sure he will do a great job.  I hope everyone had great time at Convention.  We have our 2009 membership cards in.  So if anyone would like to get it now and be an EARLY BIRD, they are available.  The Children’s Outing on June 21, 2008 went very good.  Everyone had a great time.  I would like to thank Grant Bergeron for working so hard putting it all together and to everyone else that was there to help.  You all worked very hard.  It is really appreciated, everything went very well. REMINDER, there will be no S.A.L. meeting in July and August. Have a great month.  See you in September. Yours in comradeship,

Michael Hunt, S.A.L. Commander

SQUADRON ADJUTANT’S MESSAGE

Our next SAL meeting is September 17, 2008 at 6 pm. Our 2009 dues cards are in.  Anyone wanting his card please see an S.A.L. officer.  The price is still $20.00 members, $9.00 junior members, $8.00 dual members. We need people to work the S.A.L. Surf and Turf on the second Saturday of each month.  See Mike or myself if you would like to help.  I hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable summer.

Bob Prendergast, S.A.L. Adjutant

 AUXILIARY MEMBERSHIP

Ladies – Your 2009 dues cards are in.  Be an EARLY BIRD, pay before October 1, 2008.  There are still 30 unpaid 2008 members out there.  If you need help, let us know.  We need any change of address/names.  To receive your monthly bulletin, these changes are needed.

 Shirley Calvert, Unit Membership Chairman

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Summer is officially upon us. Please be aware of the children as they play and travel along the streets of your town. Watch for future information on the Adult Outing. I am sure that Sue will make it another enjoyable day. The next Auxiliary meeting will be on September 11th, until then enjoy the summer and be ready for a full year. Please remember the Auxiliary. We are currently collecting prizes to use in December for the 4th annual Cherry Tree Fund Raiser. Any new or SLIGHTLY used articles are welcome. Our condolences go out to the family of Rose Mary Calderara who passed away on June 18, 2008.

 Sheila Brooks, Unit President

GRILLE STEWARD’S MESSAGE

Hello again, here we are in the month of July summer is flying by! Our bands for the month our always some of the best entertainment the seacoast has to offer. Last time Allen Rue was here the crowd could not wait to find out when they would be back they were excellent and if you like country Bluetrain can really play they were great!!!! So come on in and dance the night away we have frozen drinks to cool you down as well hot tickets to keep you entertained. Hope you have a save and happy 4th of July see you next month.

Sue Desper, Grille Steward

 BAND SCHEDULE

July 5th – Bluetrain

July 11th – Karaoke w/DJ Darlene

July 12th – Frontpage Band

July 19th – Allen Rue Band

July 26th -  Miraj