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AMERICAN LEGION CLINTON POST 259
9122 Piscataway Road
FOR GOD AND COUNTRY......
Clinton, Maryland 20735 (301) 868-2550 Haywood V. Moss Commander
Web Site: post259.org
June Charles Lewis - Editor 2014
COMMANDER MESSAGE
NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR GULF WAR ILLNESS VETERANS: The Department of Defense, Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs approved this study. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the ability of rehabilitative therapy to decrease the symptoms, and improve the quality of life of Gulf War Veterans, who suffer from Gulf War Illness. For more Information, Contact: ClinicalTrials.gov. Identifier: NCTO01672710. SERIVICE OFFICER REPORT: Robert White is seeking help on a project to help meet some of the needs of the homeless veterans in the Tri-County area. You can contact him directly for additional information at mailto:[email protected]. OPERATION CARE: Joyce Ammen is the POC for Operation Care. She can provide food and other items to veterans. If you know of any veteran in need, they can contact her at Bus-703-888-3110 or Mobile-571-889-5325. UPCOMING EVENTS: June 11, 2014 American Legion Golf Tournament Joint Base Andrews June 21, 2014 Joint Installation of Officers Legion Post JOINT INSTALLATION CEREMONIES: The Post will hold our Joint Installation Ceremonies on Saturday, June 21, 2014. Cocktail hour will start at 5:00 P.M., Dinner at 6:00 P.M., and installation at 7:00 P.M. If you wish to attend the ceremonies you are asked to sign the list located at the canteen bar. It is important that you sign up to allow us to inform the caterer how many to expect for dinner. GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING CHANGE:
Officers and members of Clinton Post 259, “Our June meeting has been changed from Monday, June
23, 2014 to Tuesday, June 24, 2014.”
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY:
The Memorial Day Ceremony was well attended. The lunch prepared by our house manager Diane
Miller, was excellent, and enjoyed by all. I would like to wholeheartedly thank her for her efforts. Our
guest speaker, Dr. Vincent L. Moss gave an outstanding presentation. A.N.E.C. Ed White addressed
the Post with a very informative speech containing a wealth of knowledge. I would like to thank
everyone who took part in this extraordinary event.
In Legion Service for God and Country,
Haywood V. Moss
Commander
2014-2015 Election Results Commander Jerald Thompson
1st Vice Commander Gary Gifford 2nd Vice Commander Matthews Garofalo
3rd Vice Commander Lamont Gibson
Finance Officer Vacant Judge Advocate Elbert White
Chaplain Tom Treichel Service Officer James Woodland
Historian Charles Lewis Sgt At Arms John Jackson
Executive Committee Murray Hall
Executive Committee Joe Morgan Executive Committee Elgin Reid
New Members Name Service War Era Clifford Hutcheson USAF Viet Nam Dexter Lindsey USCG Panama Michael A. Douglas USA Viet Nam Tijuana Hannibal USAF Persian Gulf Curtis Thompson USN Persian Gulf Anthony L. Hinnant USAF Viet Nam Ronald A. Silva USA Viet Nam David C. Terry USAF Lebanon/Grenada Deborah T. Miller USAF Persian Gulf Clarence E. Sanders USMC Viet Nam Joseph E. Spriggs USA Viet Nam Willie Jones USA Viet Nam Paul L. Miller USN Viet Nam
Post Officers 2014 – 2015
Upcoming Events
Event Leader Commander Jerald Thompson Installation - June 2015 - Outgoing Commander
1st Vice Commander Gary Gifford S.A.L. 259 Golf Tournament – Sept 2014 – S.A.L.
2nd Vice Commander Matthews Garofalo Veteran’s Day Service – Nov 2014 – Auxiliary Unit
3rd Vice Commander Lamont Gibson Adult Christmas Party – Dec 2014 - Legion
Adjutant Robert A. Wilson
Children Christmas Party – Dec 2014 – Legion
Assistant Adjutant Vacant Super Bowl Party – Feb 2015 - Legion
Judge Advocate Elbert “ED” White St. Patrick Day Dinner – Mar 2015 – Legion
Service Officer James Woodland Memorial Day – May 2015 - Legion
Finance Officer Vacant Flag Day – June 2015 - Legion
Assistant Finance Officer – Vacant AL Golf Tournament – June 2015 - Legion
Historian Charles Lewis Crab Feast – September, 2014 - Legion
Chaplain Thomas Treichel Thanksgiving Feast – November 2014 - Legion
Sgt At Arms John Jackson
Executive Committee Murray Hall Elgin Reid Joseph Morgan
National Executive Committee
Elbert D. White – Alternate National Executive Committeeman
The American Legion
Clinton Post 259 9122 Piscataway Road
Clinton, Maryland 20735
Phone: 301-868-2550 Website: www.post259.org
Clinton Post 259 Newsletter is published
monthly on Post 259 website We welcome your news, ideas, suggestions,
comments or questions for future issues. Drop them off at the Post – Attention
Newsletter Editor Or forward to
We need your assistance, let us know of any our
members who are sick or in the hospital
Please call (301) 868-2550
If you have moved, please contact the Post with
your new address
Auxiliary Officers Legion Rider Officers S.A.L. Officers
President: Freida Skaggs Director: Larry “Doc” McBean Commander: Gary Castleman
Vice President: Verna Thompson Asst. Director: Donald Ennis 1st Vice: Dave Desmarais
Secretary :Brie O’Neal Secretary: Brie O’Neal 2nd Vice: David Hutchinson
Treasurer: Antoinette Carr Treasurer: Peggye McBean Finance Officer:
Historian: Vivian Boyd Chaplain: James Burrows Sgt At Arms: Robert (Todd) Harding
Chaplain: Mary Thomas Road Captain:Murray Hall Adjutant: Rich A. Walsh Jr.
Sgt At Arm:Ruth King Safety Officer: Robin Lindsey Historian: Robert “Reds” Aliff
Gold Star: Mickey McKitrick Chaplain: Gary “GJ” Shafer
Advisor: Elizabeth White
Ginger Latimer
Judith Woodland
Advisor: Jim Cox George Bucklew
Have You Paid Your 2014 Dues?
Drop them in the mail or drop them off at the Post
The cost for renewal is $30.00
Renew Now – Please give us your e-mail address
Need Help in Obtaining Benefits and/or Medical Care Don’t Go It Alone Contact
American Legion Post 259 Service Officer
James R. Woodland Home: 301 283-6451
Cell: 301 283-5047 E-Mail: [email protected]
You are not alone
CHARLOTTE HALL Post 259 held their monthly BINGO program at the home on 14 May 2014. Al Elmond and Bob Levendusky were the
post 259 volunteers with much appreciated help from Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Whitworth and volunteer Joan Vogel. Thanks
to the Auxiliary for providing the snacks for the evening. The next BINGO will be 11 June 2014.
Pictures this month feature bearded Iris flowers growing in a swampy part of Coole Springs stream; Coole Springs
flowing from the ground; Coole Springs sign; volunteer Chuck Whitworth helping resident Harvey Greene; volunteer
Joan Vogel helping resident Joseph Golis; and resident 99 year old Conrad “Babe” Lederer who is a WWII Navy veteran
and just turned 99 on 18 May.
Helping hands are always welcome. The rewards are priceless from a very grateful group of heroes.
Al Elmond
Auxiliary Officers Legion Rider Officers S.A.L. Officers
President: Rose Butler Director: Larry “Doc” McBean Commander: Gary Castleman
Vice President: Judith Woodland Asst. Director: Donald Ennis 1st Vice: Dave Desmarais
Secretary :Freida Skaggs Secretary: Brie O’Neal 2nd Vice: David Hutchinson
Treasurer: Antoinette Carr Treasurer: Peggye McBean Finance Officer:
Historian: Vivian Boyd Chaplain: James Burrows Sgt At Arms: Robert (Todd) Harding
Chaplain: Sharon Franklin Road Captain:Murray Hall Adjutant: Rich A. Walsh Jr.
Sgt At Arm:Ruth King Safety Officer: Robin Lindsey Historian: Robert “Reds” Aliff
Gold Star: Mickey McKitrick Chaplain: Gary “GJ” Shafer
Advisor: Liz White
Verna Thompson
Barbara Theesen
Advisor: Jim Cox George Bucklew
Have You Paid Your 2014 Dues?
Drop them in the mail or drop them off at the Post
The cost for renewal is $30.00
Renew Now – Please give us your e-mail address
Need Help in Obtaining Benefits and/or Medical Care Don’t Go It Alone Contact
American Legion Post 259 Service Officer
James R. Woodland Home: 301 283-6451
Cell: 301 283-5047 E-Mail: [email protected]
You are not alone
Post 259 Legion Riders Post 259 Legion Riders supported the WW II Honor Flight arrival at Reagan National Airport. The
World War II Honor Flight arrived from Huntington, West Virginia.
JUNE 2014 ACTIVITY CALENDAR Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1st
2nd SAL Meeting 7:00PM
3rd
4th Shrimp Night 5:30PM until 7:30PM Pinochle
5th
6th Bingo Early Bird – 7:15PM
7th
8th
9th Auxiliary Meeting 6:30PM
10th
11th Shrimp Night 5:30PM until 7:30PM Pinochle
12th
13th Bingo Early Bird – 7:15PM
14th Flag Day
15th
Father’s
Day
16th Exec Comm Meeting 6:30PM
17th
18th Shrimp Night 5:30PM until 7:30PM Pinochle
19th
20th Bingo Early Bird – 7:15PM
21st Joint Installation 5:00PM
22nd
23rd
24th Dinner at 6:30PM General Membership Meeting at 7:30PM
25th Shrimp Night 5:30PM until 7:30PM Pinochle
26th
27th Bingo Early Bird – 7:15PM
28th
29th
30th
On the weekend of April 26, 2014 members from The American Legion Post 259 family, VFW Family
& other community volunteers volunteered their time for P.G. County Christmas-In-April program.
We built a 57 foot long handicap ramp, installed two sets of flood lights for the ramp, re-leveled the
pavers at the back door landing & performed house cleaning. We had a total of 14 volunteers with a
total of 148 volunteer man hours performing the tasks for the home owner.
The necessary funding for this project came from donations by organizations, businesses and
individual.
These donations were used to purchase the material for the Christmas-In-April house # 32, food and
beverages for all the volunteers.
The material cost for this project came to approximately $1293.00.
A big “thank you” goes to the following for a wonderful job that they did while representing P. G.
County Christmas-In-April program &The American Legion.
Community Volunteers:
Tim Colborn, Jim Carpenter, Bob Clark, Mike Jenkins, George Friedley & Ophelia Swain
Ladies Aux.Unit 259:
Sara Bucklew, Dee Letcher (Co Captain) & Sheri Tuma
Sons of the American Legion Squadron 259:
Dave Desmarais, David Hutchinson & Little David Hutchinson
VFW 9376 Men Aux. President & S.A.L. Member:
Wayne Berbig
The S.A.L. held their annual Mother’s Day Breakfast again this year and as always it was a huge
success.
We would to thank everyone that came to support the S.A.L..
Respectfully, Gary Castleman
Gary Castleman
Prince Georges County Christmas-In-April House Captain
S.A.L. 259 Commander
POST 259 BASEBALL TEAM
Congratulation to American Legion Post 259 for entering a Baseball Team within the 2014
Legion Baseball.
The team is comprised of players from five (5) high schools; namely:
Frederick Douglass High School – Upper Marlboro, MD
Gwynn Park High School – Brandywine, MD
Friendly High School – Fort Washington, MD
Dr. Henry A. Wise High School – Upper Marlboro, MD
Suitland High School – Suitland, MD
Andy Neal from Frederick Douglas High School will coach the team
Now we need your support – please plan and attend the team home games which will be played at
Gwynn Park High located at 13800 Brandywine Road in Brandywine, MD 20613.
DATE OPPONENT TIME FIELD
06/03/14 Tuesday Away @ Calvert 6:00PM Huntingtown HS 06/04/14 Thursday Away @ St. Mary’s 7:00PM Chancellor Run Park
06/06/14 Friday Home vs St. Mary’s 6:00PM Gwynn Park HS
06/10/14 Tuesday Home vs Greenbelt 6:00PM Gwynn Park HS 06/11/14 Wednesday Away @ La Plata 6:00PM La Plata HS
06/12/14 Thursday Away @ Lacky 6:00PM Lacky HS 06/13/14 Friday Away @ St Mary 7:00PM Chancellors Run Park
06/14/14 Saturday Home vs Bowie 6:00PM Gwynn Park HS
06/17/14 Tuesday Home vs Calvert 6:00PM Gwynn Park HS
06/24/14 Tuesday Home vs La Plata 6:00PM Gwynn Park HS
06/26/14 Thursday Away @ Greenbelt 6:00PM Riverdale Rec 06/27/14 Friday Home vs Lacky 6:00PM Gwynn Park HS
07/01/14 Tuesday Home vs Bowie 6:00PM Gwynn Park HS
07/08/14 Tuesday Home vs Calvert 6:00PM Gwynn Park HS
07/14/14 Monday Away @ Lacky 6:00PM Lacky HS
07/15/14 Tuesday Away @ La Plata 6:00PM La Plata HS 07/17/14 Thursday Home vs Greenbelt 6:00PM Gwynn Park HS
07/19/14 Saturday Away @ Lacky 6:00PM Lacky HS 07/22/14 Tuesday Away @ Bowie 6:30PM Jericho Park