THE FRANK E BOOMA POST 6

 NEWSLETTER

Founded 1919

 MAY 2006

 Commander -- Richard “Brooksie” Brooks

COMMANDER’S MESSAGE

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who not only came out and voted during this past election, but also had enough confidence in me to support and vote for me as your new Commander.

For all those who donated food for the dinner after the Installation, it was greatly appreciated and certainly enjoyed by ALL  -considering the fact this Installation had the largest member turn-out in participation in support of their Post for an Installation in District 3 - A BIG KUDOS TO POST 6!!  GO BOOMA!  All enjoyed the event and meal and I thank the Ladies Auxiliary for the great job they did in cleaning up after the affair.

For those who don't know me or my goals - I am a veteran of the Coast Guard having served for over 9 years, who is also a member of the DAV.  I clearly support the American Legion and I recognize that is time for Post 6 to focus on the interests of veterans.  My focus for this year will be to increase the membership, encourages participation in not only the Post, but also the Auxiliary and Sons as well.  I want to work closely with the leadership within the Post and the Grille as we focus to rebuild the relationship between the American Legion and the VFW so that we will no longer have that hidden "us" and "them" mentality.  Certainly our core values are the same:  For God and Country.  Let us move forward to unite in body and spirit and let's get back to concentrating on the veteran and our community involvement!  Let's move forward & have a Blessed Year!

Eugene (Gene) Bragg, Post Commander

ADJUTANT’S MESSAGE

 We are having problems with members and guests parking in the restricted area in the Post parking lot.  Please do not park in the spaces that are reserved for the Condo complex.  That area belongs to them.  The Post has an agreement with them that allows the Post membership and guests to use a portion of their land for parking.  If you do not respect their right to have those spaces reserved, they can call a tow truck and summon a police officer to have your automobile towed.   

There will be a delegates meeting on Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at 6:30 p.m.  All Post, Unit, and SAL delegates should attend.

George McCall, Post Adjutant

 JUNIOR VICE COMMANDER’S MESSAGE

I would like to start by thanking everyone for your votes.  I promise to promote quality events while adhering to sensible financial restraint.  The Children’s Outing will be held at the New Castle Commons, on Saturday, July 29, 2006_.  There will be plenty of food, drinks, ice cream, games and lots of fun for our youngest family members.  We will have more info to come in the July bulletin.  Please feel free to contact me on any matter at (603) 997-1746.

Bob Fredette, Junior Vice Commander

 SURF & TURF SCHEDULE

June 3rd – Post

June 10th – S.A.L.

June 17th – Unit

June 24th – Post

 SERGEANT-AT-ARMS’ MESSAGE

 The Post Color Guard will be holding its monthly Fish Fry on Friday, June 2, 2006 from 4 - 7 p.m.

 Dan Yoder, Sergeant-At-Arms

 SERVICE OFFICER’S MESSAGE

 The closing of the Manchester VA Hospital Emergency Room on the weekend has been put on hold.  The veteran organizations have been in Washington talking to Senator Sununu and he is working to keep the Emergency Room open 24/7.   

The DAV needs volunteer drivers.  Many veterans do not have a means of transportation and cannot get to the VA hospitals and clinics.  The shuttle vans are their only way.  So if you have some free time and don’t mind driving, contact the DAV office located in the Manchester VA hospital.  The phone number is 1-800-8384, ext. 6427.

 Merton Mobbs, Post Service Officer

 SQUADRON COMMANDER’S MESSAGE

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at 6 p.m.  This will be our last meeting until September 20, 2006.  The Squadron will still stay active in the Post helping out where we can.  We will also continue to host the Surf N Turf on the second Saturday of each month.  Please try to come by and help out or play for the “Good of the Sons”.

 Drew Hogan, SAL Commander

 SQUADRON ADJUTANT’S MESSAGE

As we start a new Legion year we had the Installation of officers on Friday, May 20^th.  I hope to have the 2007 membership cards when I get back from the State Convention in June.  I also hope we will have more members coming to meetings and participating in many of the events put on by the Post, Auxiliary and S.A.L.  If anyone would like to donate some time fixing up some bicycles that were given to us, please contact any S.A.L. officer.  When the bikes are all fixed we will give them away to kids wishing a bicycle.  I wish you all a safe and happy summer.

 Bob Prendergast, SAL Adjutant

 BAND SCHEDULE

June 3rd – Soul Mate

June 10th – Bill Vendasi

June 17th – Echo Tones

June 24th – Miraj

 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Hi Ladies – Our installation is now over and all our newly installed officers will take over in June after the convention.  I thank you again for having the faith in me to vote me in as your president again for the year 2006-2007.  I am looking forward to working with the new and old Auxiliary officers.  My congratulations to all the newly elected officers of Post and S.AL, I am looking forward to working with Commander Bragg and Commander Hogan.  On Sunday, May 21, 2006 we held our initiation.  It was very nice.  We hope to have another one in the new future.  Our thanks to Commander Bragg, George McCall, Shirley Williams and Sheila Brooks for their help with the Poppy Program.  My thanks to all of you who have contributed to the Auxiliary in some small or large way, because of you we have had a very successful year.  We hope you will continue to support us and help us to continue to work hard for the veterans and their families.

Thanks so much for supporting or monthly dinners.  Because of the State Convention June 15-18, 2006, the Unit dinner will be held on Friday, June 23, 2006 from 5-7:30 p.m.  We will continue to have a monthly dinner during the summer.  Watch the bulletin for more information on the dinners to be held in July and August.

We will be having a Cherry Tree Raffle again next December.  Anyone wishing to donate new items for this fundraiser may give the items to any Unit officer who will see that I get them.  Your support would be greatly appreciated.

Just a reminder!  Our regular Unit meeting on Thursday, June 8, 2006 will be the last time we meet until September. 

A Little Bit of News – Congratulations to all the newly elected officers at the V.F.W.  If I can help in any way, please feel free to call upon me.  Also my congratulations to the new V.F.W. Ladies Color Guard, I wish you much success.

A Little Bit of History – At our Convention in June 2006, Karyl Horn will be installed as our Department President for 2006-2007.  When Karyl is installed that will make five Department President from our Unit.  They are June Daley, Vivian Snow, Brenda Walton, Shirley Calvert and soon Karyl Horn.

Have a wonderful summer.  Remember Ladies,  “All for one and one for all. Together we stand, divided we fall.”    Yours in friendship and service.

Ella Studrance, Unit President

 AUXILIARY MEMBERSHIP

Ladies – If you know anyone who has not paid their dues, PLEASE ask them to send them in.  We need only 37 more for 100%.  Members who have not paid are not receiving a bulletin, so its “word of mouth”.

Shirley Calvert, Unit Membership Chairman

 THANK YOU!

 Once again, thanks goes to our Auxiliary members who keep the Surf N Turf going.  This month THANKS go to Sheila Katsanos and her sister Shelly.  BIG THANKS to Carol Tuley for the beautiful baskets for the Auxiliary’s Surf N Turf. 

Shirley Calvert, Surf and Turf Coordinator

 AUXILIARY NEWS

Congratulations to the following students who will be awarded $500.00 scholarships for the year 2006-2007:  Crystal Baez, Amber Calvert, Rachel Webber, Cassandra Long, Genna Marchese, Chuck Cheatham and Dali McDaniels.

At the May Unit meeting we voted to send Margo Patton to Granite Girls State, a citizenship program held the week of July 2-8, 2006 at Rivier College.  Thanks to S.A.L. Commander Hogan and Squadron #6 for their donation to this program

Karyl Horn, Unit Education and Girls State Chairman

Frank E. Booma Family – Unit 6 Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Committee will be collecting toothbrushes for the VA Hospital Shelf - Manchester the entire month of June in the Grille.  Please place in the collection basket by the bulletin boards in the Grille.  Thank you in advance for your contribution for our Veterans.

Mariann Perreault, Unit Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Chairman

Then let us, one and all, be contented with our lot;

The June is here this morning, and the sun is shining hot;

Oh! let us fill our hearts up with the glory of the day,

And banish ev'ry doubt and care and sorrow far away.

Source: James Whitcomb Riley