THE FRANK E BOOMA POST 6

 NEWSLETTER

Founded 1919

April 2008

 Commander -- Frank Desper

COMMANDER’S MESSAGE

The memorial service held in Somersworth, N.H. Post 69 was very enlightening to say the least. I felt the emotions in the air as the departed Legion's member's name were read aloud. If you never attended this ceremony, I encourage you. Our State Convention will be in Nashua, N.H. this year. If would like to attend you do not need to be a Delegate. The meetings will be June 13^th through the 15th. Next year's State Convention will be in Lincoln, N.H. If you wish to become a Delegate for next year's convention please contact the Post Adjutant. The family (children's) outing will be at Stratham Hill Park this year,  Saturday June 21St starting at 8:00 am. Contact the 2"d Vice Commander for more information. The adult outing is in the planning stages; keep an eye out for further information. For those of you who missed last year, the luau was a blast. This year, there's no telling when the fun will stop. I am in process of contacting descendants of Frank E. Booma for the ceremony in August. So far everything is still a go. Merton (Skip) Mobbs our Post Service Officer is out of the hospital and doing well. If you would like to see him or drop him a short letter, please do so. Our Flag Day Ceremony has faltered in the past due to the State Convention's schedule being in the same time frame. I will discuss this issue with the membership at our next regularly scheduled meeting (June 19th) as to when we will hold this auspicious occasion. I will get back to you next month with a date and time. The American Legion's motto is; "Still Serving America." Don't forget our POW's/MIA's still unaccounted for. I'm on the bridge,

Frank Desper, Post Commander

ADJUTANT’S MESSAGE

A meeting notice is being sent to all Post Delegates, concerning the up coming Delegate meeting. I would like for all delegates for the Auxiliary, Squadron and Post to attend this meeting.

The Post Consolidated report has been sent to Department. The report could have been better if all committee reports had been turn in as was requested at the Post meeting in April 2008.

I will expect all newly elected Post officers to be at the next Executive Post meeting in June. There is a issue I would like to discussed, that I feel is important.  There is an issue concerning veterans receiving medical care in the VA Medical System at present our Post has a member who is being denied medical service from the VA. This is unfair.  I am working on this issue with Department and I will be talking to our Washington Representatives, this is a nation wide issue and is being fought hard, to be changed by the American Legion. Wish me luck.

 George McCall, Post Adjutant

JUNIOR VICE COMMANDER’S MESSAGE

The Children's outing is going to be on Saturday June 21, 2008. It will be held at Stratham Hill Park from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It will be at the back pavilion and we have a few surprises this year. We need volunteers to help setting up, working the event and cleaning up after.

The Adult event is in the works and I will have more information on that when things are decided.

As Commander Desper mentioned in the last newsletter, we are planning a celebration of the Post being established on August 9th at 12:00 (Noon) It would be nice to see a good turnout for this event.

 Richard “Brooksie” Brooks, Jr Vice Commander

 POST 6 COLOR GUARD MESSAGE

The Post Color Guard will be holding its monthly Fish Fry on Friday, June 6, 2008 from 4 - 7 pm. 

THERE WILL BE NO FISH FRY Friday, July 4, 2008.

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

 Your 2 Time National Post 6 Color Guard

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

SQUADRON COMMANDER’S MESSAGE

To all S.A.L members our last meeting will be held in June. We will meet back in September.  Everyone have a great summer and be safe.

Upcoming events will be the Children's Outing - we will need volunteers to set up, cook, and clean up, etc.  Please consider volunteering.  I will see you in September - have a great summer.  Yours in comradeship,

 Michael Hunt, S.A.L. Commander

 SQUADRON ADJUTANT’S MESSAGE

Our next meeting is June 18 at 6 pm. Is there any one interested in taking the job as SAL chaplain please let Commander Mike Hunt know? The Children's Outing is this month I hope we get a big turn out there will be lots of games and prizes for the kids. We should have our 2009 cards in next month after state convention the price will be the same price $20.00 members, $9.00 junior members, $8.00 dual members.

 Bob Prendergast, S.A.L. Adjutant

AUXILIARY NEWS

 Congratulations to the following students who will be awarded $500.00 scholarships for the year 2008-2009:  Nick DeMatteo and Angela Kearsey

 At the May Unit meeting we voted to s send three girls from Portsmouth Senior High to Granite Girls State, a citizenship program held the week of June 22-28, 2008 at Franklin Pierce University in Rindge.  Congratulations to Julie Wade, Megan Turner and Diana Clayburgh.  Thanks to S.A.L. Commander Hunt and Squadron #6; Post Commander Desper and Post #6 and the J. Verne Wood Funeral Home for their generosity and help in making this program a success.

 Karyl Horn, Education & Girls State Chairman

BAND SCHEDULE

June 7th – Ron Jones

June 13th – Karaoke w/DJ Darlene

June 14th – Win/Place/Show

June 21st – Downtown Rhythm

June 28th – Groove Cats

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

The summer months are upon us. Children will soon be out of school and be darting about. Please use extra caution when driving. Congratulations to the Scholarship recipients and Girls State attendees that were voted on at the last Unit meeting. The Auxiliary will be distributing Poppies on May 30 & 31at the Rt. 1 Wal-Mart from 10 AM - 2 PM and any hours of operation that we can cover at the Traffic Circle Liquor Store. On June 2 the 8 & 40 will be meeting at Glenda Joyce's house in Newmarket. Delegates of the Auxiliary will be at Department Convention from June 12 - 15. Our next meeting has been postponed to June 17th due to Convention. Please attend so that you can hear the reports of the Delegates. Post Adjutant, George McCall has a good chance of becoming the next Department Commander at the Department Convention. GOOD LUCK George !!

 Sheila Brooks, Unit President

Sheila Brooks, Unit President

 GRILLE STEWARD’S MESSAGE

Hello again, here we are in the month of June and we have a great line-up of entertainment for you. The weather is getting warmer and we have frozen drink specials for the summer season like pina coladas and strawberry daiquiris so come in dance and enjoy a frozen treat! We will be having a Fathers day buffet for the dads June 15, 2008 at 4 00 p., bring that special father and enjoy some great food free to all members and guest. We are also having a jazz group coming in some time this month to play for us on a Monday or weds. Evening the date has not been set so just check at the grille we will post it when they let us know. I would like to congratulate Carol Tuley, the ladies auxiliary presented her with a paid for life membership for all of her hard work and generosity throughout the years if you don't already know she is the one that makes the beautiful gift baskets and donates them for our programs, again congrats! Remember we always have pull tab tickets for your enjoyment and free coffee and snacks stay safe and enjoy the summer

 Sue Desper Grille Steward

 

 

 

 

 

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