News and Announcements
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First Annual North Fork Soldier Ride
Saturday, September 18, 2010, 9am
Join hundreds of riders on the beautiful East End - North Fork of Long Island in a day of fun and celebration while helping to support our nation's wounded warriors! Challenge yourself to cycle and raise money for Wounded Warrior Project. Come out to meet, ride with, and honor wounded warriors.
See Bulletin Board Page for complete information.
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Membership News
Following is forwarded from 10th District Commander John Severa, by 10th District Membership Chairman Thomas Stone
Good Morning 10th District Membership Team:
First, I extend my “sincere congratulations” to our entire 10th District Membership Team for each Unit achieving the 9/9/10 Target Goal of 50.0% +1, and even exceeding it. Great Job Legionnaires!
The attached files (please see links on membership page of this website )(webmaster) contain our 9/7/10 Membership Report Update from Department!
Nassau County is in 20th place @ 54.16%;
Queens County is in 29th place @ 52.59%; and
Suffolk County is in 36th place @ 50.31% of Goal attained; and positions our10th District in 3rd Place, with 52.40% of our goal attained as of 9/7/10.
Department reflects 49.73% of our Total 2011 Goal attained as of the 9/7/10 Report. Nassau, Queens & Suffolk Counties, and our 10th District are ahead of the Total Department performance for this period and I extend my “sincerest congratulations” to them, once again! However, The “PUFL IMPACT” was the main factor for our surge, and we need to get our traditional, new, and reinstated members in the fold before we start to deteriorate and fall behind as in years past.
EVERYONE, please continue to “Pursue the Mission”! This is not the time to “pull back” on the reins! “Keep the Heat On” and get those spurs into each Post Membership Chair to stay in the race!
As of our 9/7/10 Update, the total number of “New Members” in our ranks to date are now 85. This still accounts for only 1.0% of our total paid update through 9/7/10. However, “Congratulations” are extended to Suffolk County with 51 (60.0%) of our total District New Members through 9/7/10; Nassau has 28 (32.9%) new members; and Queens 6 new members (7.1%).
WE NEED TO CONTINUE TO GET NEW MEMBERS IN OUR RANKS! They are out there, please get your Posts to sign them up. Remember, the “Why You Should Belong” booklet available from Department. Please have your Post Chairs obtain a supply from Cassi at HQ. It’s an excellent recruiting aid.
Also, please pass on the files that 2010 District Membership Chair Severa sent you all regarding the membership flyers that are available for use by your Post Chairs. I am sure each County Chairman has a “ County Membership Chair” e-mail grouping. Please be sure to forward all updates, alerts, recommendations, etc. to them. We need to become modern day “Paul Revere’s” and “Get The Word Out’! The flyers as well as other recruiting aids are available from the Department website ny.legion.org and ‘tag’ the Membership tab for entry.
I request that you all continue to contact those tardy Posts in your respective County to see why they continue to be dormant. Please follow up and give these Posts a call or visit and see if they need your assistance in any form whatsoever. My fellow Membership Chairs, there is more work to be done if we are going to achieve “100+% Membership for our 2011 Legion Year”!
Thank you Legionnaires and let’s all continue to “Pursue the Mission ” in attaining our 2011 Goal of 100+% Membership for our Counties, and 10th District.
Our next target goal (for transmittals to be at Department HQ) is 10/18/10 for their inclusion for our National Target Date “Fall Meetings” on 10/20/10 for 55.0%. And, please remember the “FINISH LINE” for 100.0+% MEMEBERSHIP is 5/11/11.
Remember the “Three R’s” of Membership > Recruit – Retain – Reinstate!
Remember, “Membership Is Our Lifeline”, and it is EVERY Legionnaires business!
Thanks for your Excellent Efforts, and special “Kudos” are extended to Nassau, Queens & Suffolk Counties for this update! Now let’s make the balance of our 2011 Membership Year a concerted 10th District “Team Effort” to reach 100+%!
God Bless & Be Well!
For God & Country,
Thomas F. Stone
10th District Membership Chairman
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Suffolk County American Legion Monthly Meeting
Friday September 10 at 8:00 pm
Patchogue Post 269
(Rescheduled from Sept 02 due to expected storm)
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Operation Gratitude
Saturday, September 25 Noon to 4:00 pm
American Airpower Museum, Farmingdale.
Hosted by Phoenix House in conjunction with Suffolk County VSA and Steve Israel
Free BBQ for families of veterans, active duty servicemen and women, National Guard and reservists.
See Bulletin Board Page for complete information.
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Steps For Homeless Vets Walkathon
Saturday, September 25, 2010
9 am-12 Noon
Northport VA Medical Center Golf Course
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapters 11 and 82
Raising Funds to Support Homeless Veterans
Enrolled at the Northport VAMC Homeless Veterans Programs
See Bulletin Board Page for complete information.
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New York Department Commander Visit
V. James Troiola
November 7, 2010
Joseph Loeffler Post 1006
198 First Street
Brentwood, NY 11717
631-435-9636
Tickets $25 per person
Hot Buffet, Beer, Wine and Soda. Cash Bar
For Tickets call PCC Bob Shadler
631-467-3428 after 7 pm or e mail rshadler@verizon.net
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The Suffolk County American Legion
Legislative Breakfast
Sunday, October 17, 2010 9:00 am
Babylon American Legion Post 94
24 Grove Place, Babylon, NY All members of the Legion, Auxiliary and SAL
are encouraged to attend for the purpose of discussing
the views of our elected officials concerning Veteran's issues.
For reservations send your check for $15 payable to the "Suffolk County American Legion"
c/o
Arthur J. Laufer
757 Pease Lane
West Islip, NY 11795
For further information call: (631) 587-2198
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3rd Annual Suffolk County Veteran Employment Fair
Volunteers Needed
Friday October 29, 2010 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Suffolk County Police Academy
Brentwood Campus, Suffolk Community College
See Bulletin Board Page for complete information.
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10the District American Legion Auxiliary Fall Conference
10:00 amTuesday September 7, 2010
Feustal Kurdt Post 1120
See Bulletin Board Page for complete information.
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At least 16 Suffolk County American Legion Posts may soon lose their
Tax Exempt Status,
unless they file a form 990 by October 15th.
The following list of Posts was obtained from the IRS website:
http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=225889,00.html?portlet=7
Posts 352, 360, 433, 580, 651, 834, 944, 1045, 1146, 1152, 1218, 1633, 1634, 1766, 1839, 1888
The following Auxilary Units were also listed: 94, 803, 1152, 1839
If you are listed, please consult your tax advisor.
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Thirteenth Annual Veterans Golf Tournament
Monday October 4th, 2010
At the Northport American Legion Post 694 Veterans Golf Course
79 Middleville Road Northport, NY 11768
A complete day of relaxation, golf, cocktails, dinner and camaraderie,
Proceeds benefiting the patients - our comrades- at the Northport VA
See Bulletin Board page for more information and a downloadable player application,
as well as journal and booster aplications.
Gold Star Luncheon
September 19th 12:00 Noon
Joseph Loefler Post 1006
198 1st Street, Brentwood, NY 11717
Cost $20 per person
Send check to
Paul De Vaul
1683 Central Blvd.
Bay Shore, NY 11706
631-273-1484
W. BABYLON STUDENT RECEIVES AMERICAN LEGION SCHOLARSHIP
“A Constitution Speech Contest”
The American Legion Oratorical Contest exists to develop deeper knowledge and appreciation for the US Constitution among high school students.
The 70 year old program presents participants with an academic speaking challenge that teaches important leadership qualities, the history of our nation’s laws and the ability to think and speak clearly.
Danielle Haley recently competed in this contest. Danielle is a poised, self-confident sophomore at West Babylon High School. She placed 1st in the Suffolk County contest and moved on to place 4th in New York State.
Suffolk County Legislator Wayne R. Horsley presented Danielle with a proclamation acknowledging her accomplishments and offering congratulations. Members of the Sgt. John Sardiello American Legion Post 1634 and her family joined in the celebration.
Pictured are: Post 1634 members Bob Romano and Joe Regina, SC Legislator Wayne Horsley, Danielle and her brother James. In the 2nd row are proud parents Jim and Dee Haley and grandmother Norma Stevens.