Tiffin - AMVETS Post 48

THIS NEWSLETTER IS DEDICATED TO

NORBERT F. WARD, US ARMY, WWII KILLED IN ACTION ON MAY 31, 1945 IN THE CEBU

Cebu is located in the Philippines.  The Japanese invaded the island in April of 1942.  In March of 1945, the American, Americal Division landed and re-took the island.  Ten of thirteen ships were lost in the American invasion.  410 US soldiers were killed in action, one of which was Norbert Ward.  1700 were wounded.  After occupation of the island, 8000 soldiers died of infectious hepatic.

FROM OUR COMMANDER:   GREETINGS AMVETS, SONS & AUXILIARY.  This is the month we honor our fallen Veterans.  Our Post is responsible for putting flags on the graves at Greenlawn Cemetery.  For those who wish to help please meet at Greenlawn at 8:00 am on May 29th.  On April 24th there was a Testimonial Dinner for State Son’s Commander Randy Smith.  Most of our Post Officers attended and had a wonderful time.  It was a great honor to our Post having Randy hold this position this past year.  All of us at Post #48 thank Randy for his dedication.  On May 4th at the regular Post meeting  we will have nomination of Officers.  Please attend this meeting if you would like to run for an office.  Thanks to all of you for supporting the AMVETS.       

                                                 H. WELDIN NEFF, CMDR 

FROM THE SONS:    Hello fellow Sons, Post and Auxiliary.  Spring has finally hit us and we all will been enjoying the great weather.  As most know, the Sons take the summer months off from selling meat boards on Wednesday, as we have with bingo on Monday’s. We will be back in September.  This time of year brings us to election of new Officers, so if you want to run for an office or want to nominate someone, please attend the next meeting, which is May 5th at 7:30.  That being  said, this is my final newsletter as my term as your Commander comes to an end.  Let me say it was an honor to be the Son’s Commander for the past two years.  It’s been really fun and I’m thankful for all the support I received from the Sons, Post and Auxiliary members.  Let’s keep supporting our Club and keep it as one of the best Clubs around.  Thank you Amvets family….Remember to “say thanks to a Vet”

                                                                         SCOTT HINDALL, CMDR

FROM THE AUXILIARY:   It’s finally not snowing….Yea we all thought it would never stop…  so onto warmer thoughts.  Speaking of warmer thoughts, the Auxiliary would like to congratulate Randy Smith on a successful year as State Commander.  Your Testimonial Dinner and program were wonderful and well deserved.  I would like to thank everyone who helped with the Children’s Easter party.   It was a great success.  I think our 2nd vice, Linda Wegman, deserves a lot of credit for going the extra mile to suit the basket to the child’s age.  Thanks Linda.  Also, she knows who she is, but thank you to our Easter bunny.  We have more thanks going to all those who helped on our first try at a bingo night.  We appreciate the support for all who came and played as well.  Since it went over pretty well, we are going to take the generous offer from the Sons, and do Monday night bingo for the summer.  This will only be happening on the 2nd Monday of each month.  This will be May through August.  The Sons are also being generous in lettingus use Wednesday nights to sell meat boards and a 50/50 drawing while they takea break for the summer.  We will try tofeature summer fare for your grill and those BLT’s.  We will need volunteers.  So, please help us out.  We are going to ask that you sign up for one Wednesday night to sell meat boards, or maybe you can be the volunteer that picks up the meat boards for a month.  We will also need sellers for those Monday night bingo games.  Don’t forget we need players, too.   So, if you are not off on the beach somewhere, come join us for a cool beverage and a little fun this summer.  We might even have a surprise for you.                                               

                                                                                    JANIHARTZELL,  AUX PRES

FROM THE CANTEEN MANAGER:  GREETINGS AMVETS, SONS AND AUXILIARY.  Spring has sprung and I hope you have enjoyed the early nice weather.  The outside shelter has been booked almost solid on the weekends from the end of May through August.  So, please bear with us on the parking and extra people being around.  There will be a wine tasting and spaghetti dinner on Thursday, May 13th.  Check at the canteen for time and cost and seating may be limited.  As you know Memorial Day is May 31st.   On the 29th we will put flags on the Veterans graves.  If you would like to help, please be at Greenlawn Cemetery at 8:00 am.  I have had some inquiries about volunteering to help at the AMVETS STATE GOLF OUTING August 21 & 22 hosted by our Post.  Golf chairman Dan Mathias will be having ameeting for those interested on Monday May 10th at 7:00 pm in the banquet room.  I hope you all have a great Memorial weekend and I’ll see you soon at the AMVETS.        

                             JIM SPEAKER PRO 

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTSDETAILS FOR ALLEVENTS WILL BE POSTED IN THE CANTEEN

MAY                      4        POSTMEETING 7:30 PM        

                             5        SONS MEETING 7:30 PM

                             6        AUXILIARY MEETING 7:30 PM

                             10      AUXILIARY BINGO

                                      MEETING FOR STATEGOLF PLANNING

                             13      SPAGHETTI DINNER AND WINE TASTING

                             29      FLAGS AT GREENLAWN

                             31      MEMORIAL DAY

                                      CANTEEN OPENS @9:00

JUNE                    1        POST MEETING

                             2        SONS MEETING 7:30 PM

3        AUXILIARY MEETING 7:30 PM

14      AUXILIARY BINGO

MONDAY DRAWING 9:00 PM

WEDNESDAY DRAWING 9:00 PM

FRIDAY DRAWING 9:00 PM

$100 CONSI DRAWING  9:30

SUNDAY QUEEN OF HEARTSDRAWING 1:00 PM