THE FRANK E BOOMA POST 6

 NEWSLETTER

Founded 1919

 October 2009

 Commander -- Frank Desper

COMMANDER’S MESSAGE

 As the summer winds down, the fall and winter meetings will start being scheduled.  Please consider becoming a delegate.   Last year we were entitled to nine delegates, however, some were unable to attend the meetings and the alternates had to step up and I thank all of you that did.  Nominations and elections for delegates occurred at our last meeting - eight members stepped up to the plate to assume a delegate’s position.  We will be nominating one more delegate and possibly nine alternates at our next meeting.  The membership strength dictates how many delegates the post is required to send and I would like to be ready for the count this year.  The Fall Conference is Saturday, October 3, 2009 being held at the Laconia High School , registration time is 0800 and the meeting starts at 0900.  Check out the Adjutant’s message for more veteran’s information.  September was a very busy month and I want to thank everyone who volunteered.  A great time was had by all who attended the Children’s Outing, the Adult Outing and Old Timer’s game.  Unfortunately we had to turn over the “LaFrenier Trophy” to Post 168 with a final score of 16 to 13.  I am still proud of the Frank E. Booma Post 6 players.  It was a good game and tough to surrender the trophy, we’ll bring it back home next year.  Just a foot note, next year’s “Old Timers Game” will be the 50th anniversary, we will plan on something BIG.  The Children’s Halloween party is coming up and then our traditional Thanksgiving Dinner, please sign-up to help with these events, check out the Junior Vice Commander’s message for more info.  While I’m on the topic of reading the different officers’ messages, please read the entire news bulletin.  All of the elected officials and management staff of the Post go above and beyond their duties to provide you with valuable information within these pages please take the time and read it.  It’s my sad duty to report that Jacob Bookholz (36 year member) has been called by the Commander of us all, may his soul go marching on.

 Frank Desper, Post Commander

 JUNIOR VICE COMMANDER’S MESSAGE

 The Adult Outing was on Saturday September 12, 2009 lots of food, fun with a Super Surf and Turf, and even horseshoes in the parking lot. A good time was had by all that attended, braving the rain. A big thank you to all of the volunteers for their help in making this a successful event.  The Old Timers Softball Game, American Legion Post 6 vs. VFW Post 168, was on September 20, 2009 with full rosters for both teams. If you didn’t make it to the game you missed one for the books, sunny weather, good spirits and camaraderie. The score was close to the end in this long standing rivalry, and I have to report that the trophy has moved to VFW Post 168, final score 13-16 – VFW, the winner for 2009.

Children’s Halloween/Costume Party will be held at the Post on Sunday October 25, 2009 at 1:00 pm . There will be games, treats and even costume judging for the children. There is a sign up slip to leave at the grille, just for a number of children planning to attend. We, the Post 6 Legion Family, will be looking for volunteers to sign up to help out.

John Moulton, Junior Vice Commander

 

CHILDREN’S HALLOWEEN PARTY - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2009
NAME	M/F	AGE	NAME	M/F	AGE
MEMBER/PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME (S): (MUST BE IN ATTENDANCE)
PLEASE PRINT CHILD’S NAME.  RETURN SLIP TO POST NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2009 .

 ADJUTANT’S MESSAGE

 I want to start by welcoming the following new members to our Post, William Clark, Charles Yankowy and Adam Smith.

This year the legislature passed a bill that allows any honorably discharged veteran to have a preference not to work on Veteran's Day without penalty provided the employee gives advance notice in accordance with the employer's policies and procedures. This does not mean the employer has to pay the veteran for the day.  Emergency responders are the same except they must have another qualified responder available.  I need anyone that is a snow bird (someone that moves out of state for the winter) to let me know so I may make address changes for that period, I need your winter address and your dates of stay there.  There is an organization called Freedom Flights that will transport WWII veterans to Washington to see the WWII Memorial, this is free of charge to the veteran. For further information you may contact me and I will forward the information to you. I can be reached at the Post at 436-7575 , my cell phone at 207-252-7532 or by email to boomapost6@comcast.net.  I want to thank the members that have renewed so far. We are at 56.13% for 2010. If you have not renewed yet, please think about doing so as soon as possible. We appreciate your membership and would like it in as soon as you can.  If anyone has any membership concerns, do not hesitate to contact me at the above means also. I am here to serve you in any way I can.

Richard "Brooksie" Brooks, Adjutant

 MOHEGAN SUN BUS TRIP

 There is a bus trip planned to Mohegan Sun on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 . The cost is $40.00 per person (first come/first served) with space for 30 people. Reservation deadline is Friday, October 23, 2009 . Information is available on the board near the bar or contact Ken Newport.

 POST 6 COLOR GUARD MESSAGE

Our next Fish Fry will be Friday, October 2, 2009 from 4-7 p.m.  Thank you for your loyalty and please continue to support us. 

Your 2 Time National Post 6 Color Guard

 SQUADRON COMMANDER’S MESSAGE

 Next meeting is Wednesday, Oct 14, 2009 at 1800 hrs.  I would like to thank everyone for their help at the Children’s and Adult Outing.  We had our Old Timers Softball Game and I would like to congratulate the VFW Post 168 on winning the game.  It was a great game. Next year is our 50th Anniversary for the Old Timers Softball game.  Thanks to Kappy for setting everything up over the years. Till next time be safe

 Grant Bergeron, S.A.L. Commander

 SQUADRON ADJUTANT’S MESSAGE

The membership renewals are coming in very slow - don't wait for the last minute. The early bird stamp will not be issued after October 15, 2009 . The Post will be holding special events for those who hold early cards.  Our next meeting is Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 6 p.m.   At the next meeting we will be having second nominations for delegates for convention. We are also looking for people to set up and work on a budget committee and a By-laws Committee.  If you would like to help out on one of these committees and can not make the meeting, please tell Commander Grant or myself that you are interested.

 Bob Prendergast, S.A.L. Adjutant

 GRILLE STEWARD’S MESSAGE

 Hello again, fall is here and September was a blast with our Adult Outing being a success and the Old Timer’s game was a total blast.  Everyone played a great game and the trophy went to the V.F.W. - congrats to them and their players.  Everyone is still talking about it and can’t wait till next year to play the 50th Anniversary game - it will be a special one.  We have some great bands this month as well as karaoke so mark your calendars.  You don’t want to miss out on a great time.  We will be having a Halloween Costume party on Saturday, October 31, 2009 with money prizes to be given in three categories, scariest, funniest and most original.  Start thinking now what you’re going to be.  We always have a great time.  There will be a buffet that evening free to members and their guests starting at 8:30 p.m. in the Grille.  Judging will be at 10:00 p.m.  I would like to thank the many volunteers who helped us make the adult Outing a success, Trudy Huff, Cheryl Miles, Matt Karlson, Kelly Jenkins, Raquel Guterez, Pam Mattingly, Karen Hemstrought, Grant Bergeron, Cindy Jackson, Ellen Bergeron and our elite security staff, you know who you are!!  If I left anyone out, I apologize and thanks again.  Until next month stay safe and warm.

 Sue Desper, Grille Steward

 UNIT NEWS

 Unit delegates and alternates will be nominated and elected by ballot, at the regular meeting held on Thursday, October 8, 2009. Anyone nominated must be present at the meeting, or a written letter of intent should be submitted to President Sheila prior to nominations.  Alternates shall have priority in the order of their election. Delegates are encouraged to attend the Department Convention, Department Fall Informational Meeting, Mid-Winter Conference, District 3 Leadership School and the Department Spring Informational Meeting and all Department Convention sessions. 

 DONATIONS NEEDED!

 We are looking for non-perishable dry or canned goods for our Annual Thanksgiving Basket Raffle which will be run next month.  A basket is located in the Grille by the bathrooms for you to place your donations.  Last year’s raffle was a success for our Unit, let’s do it again. 

AUXILIARY MEMBERSHIP

 Ladies – By now you should have received your first dues renewal from National.  If you have sent in your 2009 dues, THANK YOU.  Dues are $15.00 seniors, $7.00 juniors and $20.00 new members.  Help Unit 6 by renewing today.  Be an EARLY BIRD, pay before October 15, 2009.  Your name will also be put into a drawing for one of two $50.00 gift cards to be drawn at the Early Bird Dinner in October.  If you have any membership concerns or questions, feel free to call me. (603) 988-8267.

 Karyl Horn, Unit Membership Chairman

 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

 The first meeting of the year was a success. Viola Levesque is the new Second Vice President of the Auxiliary. Mariann Perreault is the Auxiliary Children and Youth Chairman. October 15, 2009 is the last day to pay your dues and have an “Early Bird” on your membership card. Being an Early Bird can save you money at future events. Pay your dues before the 15th of October. I would like to send out a big THANK YOU to all that submitted recipes toward the Auxiliary Cookbook. However 12 recipes do not a Cookbook make. A BIG THANK YOU to LINDA PERRY for her generous offer to publish the Cookbook at NO COST to the Auxiliary. More than enough time has passed for the membership to have followed through on their promises. The Cookbook is now a dead issue. The Auxiliary has decided to hold a Children’s Halloween Party even though the S.A.L. will not be building the haunted house. The party will be Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 1:00 PM in the second floor hall at 96 Islington Street. Fill out the sign up sheet located in this Bulletin so that we have a head count for the party.

Sheila Brooks, Unit President