THE FRANK E BOOMA POST 6

 NEWSLETTER

Founded 1919

 September 2008

 Commander -- Frank Desper

COMMANDER’S MESSAGE

August 2008 is the month that will go into the history books of Frank E. Booma, Post 6. The Rededication Ceremony was a great success, Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter, Speaker of the House for NH. Terie Norelli and Portsmouth Mayor Tom Ferinni were guest speakers. Former Congressman Jeb Bradley was in attendance along with City Counselor Laura Pantelakos. The American Legion Baseball season is over; our own Post 6 team has won the District Title, State Title to finish the season runner-up at Regional Competition in Bristol, Conn. We are all proud of the team's effort and spirit of the game. The Post sponsored a banquet for the team at the Portsmouth Elks Lodge August 20, 2008 and presented them with new State Champion jackets. After dinner, the team managers presented me the trophies and a signed game ball from the team. They are on display in the Post Grille. A very good showing of the Post was present, to include the families and other supporters of the team. Portsmouth Mayor Tom Ferinni requested the team assemble at the September Council Meeting in City Hall to be recognized and congratulated. Our Delegates returned from National Convention in Phoenix, Arizona, come to our next Post Meeting to hear their reports. Nominations are fast approaching, if you are interested in becoming a Delegate contact the Post Adjutant. I attended a meeting with the District Director of the Daniel Webster Counsel, (Boy Scouts) and presented the information to the Post floor for August. It was voted on and passed to sponsor a troop in Portsmouth. If you are interested in becoming a scout leader, troop supporter or need to discuss other issues, contact me at the Post 603-436-7575 or email cmdr_post6@comcast.net.  The Adult Outing is September 13, 2008 starting at 2 pm.  Super surf and turf will kick-off the outing in the upstairs hall, all other games and raffles will follow. A sign-up sheet is posted in the Grille for these events. Our annual Old Timer's Softball Game, Post 6 vs. V.F.W. Post 168 is September 21, 2008 at the Portsmouth Middle School Field starting at 11 am. I want to thank all of the volunteers that are stepping up in supporting our Post. I want to send a special Thank You to our Past Commander George Remick (1981) for the flower arrangement supporting the Baseball Team and Rededication Ceremony. In closing, an old sea story for you, "a ship is only as good as its crew," the order is "Haul in the brow; make ready to cast-off all lines."

 Frank Desper, Post 6 Commander

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Feboomapost6.org

THANK YOU

 August 9, 2008, the Rededication of Frank E. Booma Post 6 was a success.  A great Thank you goes to our Commander Frank Desper who not only rededicated the Post but lead us on a rededication of our personal commitment to maintain goodwill within our organization and the general public.  Dignitaries, members and guests were treated to a most impressive agenda.  This one is certainly for the History Books.  We thank you for your leadership and commitment.

 Elliott Antequera, District 3 Historian

 SURF & TURF SCHEDULE

 September 6th – Post

September 13th – S.A.L.

September 20th – Unit

September 27th – Color Guard

ADJUTANT’S MESSAGE

I have just come back from the National American Legion Convention, in Phoenix AZ. As your Department Commander I had to attend many meetings, at these meeting I received a lot of reports from the various Committees, in my next newsletter I will share some of the information I have with you.

At the Convention there was a lot of discussion concerning membership and member participation. At present membership is looking good, the National Commander said that we have 4,600,000 members, this includes the Auxiliary and Squadron. The negative side of this is that very few of our Legion, Auxiliary and Squadron members are giving a helping hand in running this great organization, this organization meets with Congress and discuss various issue concerning veterans and their families. The American Legion after some meeting with Congress a new GI Bill has been passed.

George McCall, Post Adjutant

JUNIOR VICE COMMANDER’S MESSAGE

I want to congratulate our Legion baseball team on winning the N.H. State Championship, this is a first for the Frank E. Booma Post 6 and they went to Bristol, Ct. where they played in the championship game and did lose by one run. They had a fantastic year and I am very proud of them. Legion baseball is one of my favorite programs of the American Legion and this was a great accomplishment.  The Adult outing is right around the corner on Saturday Sept. 13th beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the Post home. Members are free and guests are $10.00. We have a lot of things scheduled for the day so come on down and join us.  The annual Old Timers game is Sunday Sept. 21st at 11:00 a.m. If you are interested in playing you must be at least 40 years old for the men and any age for women. It will be held at the Jr. High School. There is a sign up sheet in the Grille. Come and join us for a fun day.  We have a raffle for the Legion baseball team to raise money for next year's team. Tickets may be purchased in the Grille or call myself or the Commander for more information.  I hope everyone’s summer was a fun and safe one and let us all stay safe going into winter.  We have members that recently deployed to Afghanistan with the 157th Security Forces; I want to thank Matt Karlson, Ruth Richard, and Tony Lozada. Sheila and Al, Paul, Elliot for being at the send off for the 157th Security Forces departure.  Our own, Dan Yoder deployed and we enjoyed being there for it.  The Auxiliary is in the process of getting the names of the troops and getting care packages to them while they are gone. We can use everyone's help in this. You may contact Auxiliary President Sheila Brooks on this.  Let us all remember our troops during these troubled times.

 Richard “Brooksie” Brooks, Jr Vice Commander

POST 6 COLOR GUARD MESSAGE

 Our next Fish Fry will be Friday, September 5, 2008.

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

Your 2 Time National Post 6 Color Guard

 SQUADRON COMMANDER’S MESSAGE

September is here. It seems like it came awfully fast.  Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, September 17, 2008.  We will be doing first nominations for delegates. Hopefully we will see you at the meeting.  The Adult Outing this year will be on the 13th of September and it is going to be held at the Post Grille.  They will be doing a Super Surf & Turf upstairs that day starting at 3 p.m.  I am sure it will be a great time.  The Old Timer’s Softball Game is going to be held on September 21, 2008 and there is a sign up sheet posted in the Grille if anyone is interested in playing.  Do not forget your 2009 membership.  Get it now and be an Early Bird.

 Mike Hunt, S.A.L. Commander

 SQUADRON ADJUTANT’S MESSAGE

 Our next meeting is September 17, at 6 pm. Your 2009 membership card is in $20.00 for members.  Get your card now and get an early bird stamp. At our next meeting we will be having nominations for state convention. Anyone wanting to be a delegate should come to the meeting or give me a letter of intent before the meeting. Anyone wishing to help with SAL Surf & Turf please talk to Commander Mike Hunt.

Bob Prendergast, S.A.L. Adjutant

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

 National Convention at Phoenix, Arizona is now over. Now we as a Unit start our new year. Our meeting is on Sept. 11, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. in the upstairs hall at 96 Islington Street, Portsmouth. Please attend to help make and to hear the plans for all the upcoming events. On Sept. 6th and 7th, from noon to noon, at the NH Veteran Home in Tilton, NH is the POW/MIA Vigil. Please attend this honorable ceremony and stand guard for 15 minutes. It is surprising how great it makes you feel. The Legion Riders are having a Poker Run starting at the Veteran's Home as well. On Sept. 13, 2008 is the Legion Family Adult Outing. I am sure the information on that is elsewhere in this

Bulletin. The District #3 meeting this month is on Sept. 19, 2008 at the Exeter Post. Yes, this is outside the norm... Commander Maynard had to change the date due to a conflict that he had. The Old Timers game will be on Sept. 21, 2008 at the Jr. High field off Parrot Ave., Portsmouth, NH at 11:00 AM.

 Sheila Brooks, Unit President & District #3 Director

 FOOD DRIVE

A Big Thank For Helping Our Neighbors Who are Hungry

 Thanks to everyone that donated.  We collected over 100 ‘lbs of food to be donated to the Seacoast Family Food Pantry.

 Karyl Horn, Coordinator

 AUXILIARY MEMBERSHIP

 Ladies – Your first renewal from National will be sent in September.  Please be an EARLY BIRD by sending your dues in early.  You do not need to wait for the notice.  As all ways don not forget to send in those name and address changes.

 Shirley Calvert, Unit Membership Chairman

GRILLE STEWARD’S MESSAGE

Hello again, here we are in the month of September hope everyone had a fun Labor-Day weekend! We have a lot going on this month so I hope I don't forget anything, our annual Legion adult outing at our post on the 13^th starting at 2 p.m. with entertainment and lots of fun with a special super surf n turf game it will be held in the upstairs hall there will be many super prizes to be won!!!! Don't miss out. There will be frozen drink specials along w/entertainment starting at 2 pm. along with some great food served in our parking lot.  Please do not park out back we will have our tents set-up along w/ tables and chairs for those of you who would like to dine outside. There is parking in the lot across the street on the corner and any handicap people will be permitted to limited spaces in our lot so come down and enjoy the day. We are now selling name tags to be placed on the bar in the grille the price is $25.00 per tag buy one for yourself in memory of a deceased member or family member. They are being sold on a first come first serve basis and will be sold until Dec. 15'^h the grille will still be open we will be moving upstairs so that the bar can be refinished and the name tags set in place.  We are asking that you fill-out the proper spelling on our applications and can be dropped off w/payment at the grille once the tags are set in place there will be no changing so please! ! ! ! ! Make sure it's the way you want it.  Our annual old timers’ game will be held Sept.21, 2008 at 11 am. If your not playing in the game come and cheer your favorite player or team on, last year was a blast w/the game being a close one , we will be serving food after the game in the grille along with a visit to the VFW so don't miss out. Our chili contest was a blast with 7 contestants congrats to Pete Pawula with his winning chili he took home the trophy! We will be planning another cooking contest in October so watch for that date.  Until next month stay safe and get ready for fall.

Sue Desper, Grille Steward

BAND SCHEDULE

 September 6th – Miraj

September 12th – Karaoke w/DJ Darlene

September 13th – Frontpage

September 20th– Echo Tones

September 27th -  Bill Vendasi