AMERICAN LEGION POST 113

OCTOBER 2019 A Message from the Commander Leroy “Buster” Furman

October is here and the activities at Post 113 will be picking up. The renovation in the

Post is almost completed. I would be remiss if I did not recognize the effort put forth by

several of the members to see to the quality of the work being done. THIS IS YOUR

POST. If you have not taken the opportunity to visit the post and see what has been done,

you should. The lounge, the dining room, the hallways and the restrooms have been

upgraded or renovated. Plans are in place as well as being developed to assure that the

work will be completed before November 11th in order to celebrate the 100th anniversary

of the American Legion and be able to again commemorate Veterans Day.

Invitations are going to be sent to other Veterans organizations and many other

Government and business organizations to attend. We will have a guest speaker and a full

Post 113 service. More information will be coming out from other committee members in

this issue or by other means about these joint events. Many other coming events and

activities will be further discussed in following articles or other memorandums.

God bless you, your families, our troops and first responders wherever they may be and

God Bless the USA.

LEGION FAMILY MEMBERSHIP DUES

NEW Legionaires(until Dec. 31 2019) $35

Renew Legionnaires $55

Sons of the American Legion $30

Auxiliary $40

Legion Riders $20

SOUND OFF

EVERY DAY IS A GOOD DAY.

There is something to learn, care and celebrate.

-Amit Ray-

Post 113 Phone:

(941) 697-3616

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Fax:

(941) 697-5507

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Website:

www.alp113.com

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Newsletter Editor

Emily Stefanik

eestef_2000@yahoo.com

MESSAGE FROM YOUR CHAPLIAN--PHILLIP KOLBE

Dear Veteran,

The AT EASE program is the first Tuesday of every month at 6pm

if you just need someone to talk to.

We are saddened to learn of Don Aldrich (with the Honor Guard)

and Chris Fair, have passed away last month. Our prayers are

with their families. Thank you for your service brothers. Please

keep Dottie Thomas also in your prayers for a fast recovery.

House Manager - Tina Brown Thank you so much, to all of the volunteers who put in countless hours day after day, cooking, cleaning and painting the Post! It truly was a labor of love! We will be having an appreciation dinner soon for all to enjoy. Thank you also to our members and guests, for being patient with us during our renovations. We are now reopen and ready to forge ahead into fall. There is something for everyone, we have new music and entertain-ment, fun shows, and activities planned this year. We have also saved room for spontaneous events. Our back hall is ready to rent. Do you have parties or get-togethers planned, and have too many guests for you home? Does your HOA or business need a place to meet? Our back hall is ready to rent! The hall holds approximately 200 guests, with a full kitchen, tables and chairs, and sound system included. We are conveniently located in the heart of Rotonda not too far from anywhere. Please call the Post for further details. Our 100 year centennial celebration is coming up soon. We will celebrate on Veterans Day November 11th with the ceremony starting at 11 sharp. We would love for all members and guests to be present as this will be a huge event for us. The Englewood Chamber of Commerce, The Englewood Area Board of Realtors, and the Lemon Bay Rotary Club are joint sponsors of this event this year....New Years Eve is planned and tickets are available. If you know a veteran in need, we would like to help,

please contact the office. Be kind to one another, and enjoy life's journey!

Sons of the Legion - Eric Stefanik-Commander

Thank you to all who worked many hours on the renovations of

your Post. The SONS graciously donated $1175 towards these

efforts. We continue to have Texas Hold’em on Wednesdays

from 5 pm-9 pm. If you would like to help out, contact me at

estefanik@icloud.com. The SONS meeting resume the second

Thursday of the month at 5:30pm.

See you at the Post!

Adjutant - Royce Tyler

Hello Fellow Legionnaires ,

Well summer is final over and the new membership years has begun. Memberships have been coming in at a steady

pace, but if you haven’t renewed for 2020 please do so at your earliest opportunity.

NOW FOR SOME REALLY, REALLY GOOD NEWS.

July 30th 2019 President Trump signed in to law the Legion Act. This law effectively changes the eligibility

time frames for membership from (7) seven to (2) two.—April 16 1917 - November 11 1918——December 7

1941 - to a time later determined by the Federal Government. The membership requirement is now:

ANYONE WHO SERVED AT LEAST (1) DAY OF MILITARY DUTY SINCE DEC. 7TH 1941 WITH AN

HONORABLE DISCHARGE IS ELEGIBLE TO JOIN THE AMERICAN LEGION. THIS ALSO EFFECTS THEIR

SPOUCES, DAUGHTERS, AND SONS. Female Veterans spouses can now become members of the of

the American Legion Auxiliary.

Starting in September thru the end of the year the American Legion Post 113 will accept NEW MEMBERS at

the reduced rate of $35.00. After the first year the dues will return to the normal rate of $55.00.

As per Post Policy any Veteran retuning from active duty from the PERSIAN GULF CONFLICT to date will be

given their 1st year of Membership free. After the first year the dues will return to the normal rate of $55.00.

We do not have all of the new forms yet. We are improvising as we go. If anyone you know that was

previously ineligible please tell them the GOOD NEWS.

GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS.

Auxiliary President Robbie Brown

Legion Auxiliary now open to male spouses of U.S. veteran and service members. We are planning a social

after our next general meeting on October 9. Please come and join the meeting and the party, and if you are so

inclined, bring a dessert, or cheese and crackers, or Hors d’oeuvre…

Unit 113 Rotonda West will be hosting a District 8 ABC Class (Auxiliary Basic Concepts) October 12, 2019 at

10:00 AM. The instructor will be Michelle DeGennero. Please come and welcome members from other units in Dis-

trict 8 to unit 113.

Unit 113 Upcoming Events and Meetings: Ways & Means committee Meeting October 2, 2019 (11:30 AM).

Auxiliary Executive Board Meeting October 9, 2019 (6:00 PM). Auxiliary general meeting and social October 9, 2019

(7:00 PM). District 8 ABC Class October 12, 2019 (10:00 AM – 2:00 PM). Holiday Bazaar/Arts & Crafts Sale October

19, 2019. Department Fall Conference, Orlando November 1 – 3/ 2019 Other Upcoming District 8 Events:

10/19/2019 District 8 Picnic Arcadia Unit 11 (12 PM to 3 PM)

Auxiliary members have spent the last three weeks working very hard helping remodel the inside of your Post.

Both bathrooms have been painted and the fixtures are all new. Members also helped with painting the walls and trim

in the lounge and the banquet room. The windows have all been cleaned and there are brand new curtains. All the

tables (oh, the gum) and chairs have been washed and are ready to go. This labor of love has caused a lot of sore

backs and aching muscles but the results are amazing. There are still finishing touches to be completed but stop in

and see our handiwork.

Thought for the Month: “I’ve learned that

people will forget what you said, people will

forget what you did, but people will never forget

how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou

“IN THE KITCHEN”

Always OPEN to the Public

Taxes are included in meal price.

EVERY MONDAY 5-7 PM

In Lounge (summer)

A.U.C.E.SPAGHETTI DINNER

$8

MEATBALL

$1 each

INCLUDES:

Salad

Bread

Dessert

Stop in the lounge for great music on Monday and Friday

Nights!

See Calendar for who‘s playing.

EVERY FRIDAY 5-7 PM

In Lounge (summer)

FISH FRY $12

Baked or Fried

SHRIMP PLATTER $15

INCLUDES:

Salad or Cole Slaw

Choice of Potato:

Mashed or French Fries

Bread

Alternate meal –Fried Chicken $8

LUNCH SERVED 11am-2pm

MON. WED. THURS. FRI

BAR MENU

5 pm-7 pm

From the bartender

Hot Pretzel Pizza Popcorn

Chips Ice Cream

SUNDAY BREAKFAST

8 am– Noon

Your Servers and Bartenders are Volunteers. Please treat them with respect and tips are greatly appreciated.

Please show your 2019 Membership

Card when ordering at the bar.

If you are not a member, please sign in.

Membership applications/transfers can

be found at the bar.

NEWLY RENOVATED!

HALL RENTAL INFORMATION

The Post Main Hall is available to rent for meetings

or special functions.

Contact the office for additional information

and rates at: (941) 697-3616

(The room seats 216 people and has a dance floor& stage)

Plan Your Next Event at YOUR American Legion

Post 113!!!

Always ready to serve our Veteran's, Active Military their families and guests.

Look on

the

calendar

for the

answers.

100th Anniversary Celebration

November 11, 2019

11am Service Lunch following the service

The Englewood Area Board of Realtors, and the Lemon Bay Rotary Club are joint

sponsors of this event. We will have government officials also, as guest speakers.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THIS HISTORIC EVENT!

Social Time

6:00pm

Dinner

6:30pm

Band

8:00pm

*Rockadials*

Champagne

Toast

$30 pp (limited seating)

Garden

Salad

Chicken

Cordon Bleu

OR

Baked Haddock

OR Beef Pot Roast

Mixed Vegetables

Cheese

Cake

Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Baked Potatoes

3436 Indiana Road

Rotonda West, FL

941-697-3616

SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT

NFL

SUNDAY

PACKAGE

IS HERE~

ALL DAY

SUNDAYS

1

Aux. Penny Bingo Noon AT EASE 6PM

Euchre 7pm

2

Line Dancing 9:30

Lounge Card game

2pm

Aux. Ways and

Means Mtg

11:30am

Texas Holdem

6:30pm

3

Line Dancing

9:30am

Cornhole 7pm

KOD 7:30p

4

Line Dancing

9:30am

FISH DINNER

5p-7p

Music 6:30 pm

Rockadials

Monthly

Birthday Party

5 Karaoke 6:30pm

Al & Marilyn

6

Breakfast 8am-noon

Bingo 6:30

Food Available

7

Pasta Dinner 5-7pm

Music 6:30pm Tidal Wave

8

Aux. Penny

Bingo Noon

Legion Exec.

Mtg 7pm

Euchre 7pm

9

Line Dancing 9:30

Lounge Card game

2pm

Aux. Mtg 7pm

Texas Holdem

6:30pm

10

Line Dancing

9:30am

SONS Mtg

5:30pm

Cornhole 7pm

KOD 7:30p

11

Line Dancing

9:30am

FISH DINNER

5p-7p

Music 6:30 pm

Boone Country

12

Karaoke 6:30pm

Al & Marilyn

13

Breakfast 8am-noon

Bingo 6:30

Food Available

14

Pasta Dinner 5-7pm

Music 6:30pm Mickey

Hardey

15

Aux. Penny Bingo Noon

DUCK RACES

BEGIN

4-6PM

Legion Mtg 7pm

Euchre 7pm

16

Line Dancing 9:30

Lounge Cards

2pm

Texas Holdem

6:30pm

17

Line Dancing

9:30am

Cornhole 7pm

KOD 7:30p

18

Line Dancing

9:30am

FISH DINNER

5p-7p

Music 6:30pm

Fire & Ice

19 Aux. Holiday Ba-zaar

Karaoke 6:30pm

Al & Marilyn

20

Breakfast 8am-noon

Bingo 6:30

Food Available

21

Pasta Dinner 5-7pm

Music 6:30pm

Tidal Wave

22

Aux. Penny

Bingo Noon

DUCK RACES

4-7PM

Euchre 7pm

23

Line Dancing 9:30

Lounge Card game

2pm

Texas Hold’em

6:30pm

Quarter Auction

7pm

24

Line Dancing

9:30am

Cornhole 7pm

KOD 7:30pm

Life Line

Screening

25

Line Dancing

9:30am

FISH DINNER

5p-7p

Music 6:30pm

Judy Love &

Company

26

Karaoke 6:30pm

Al & Marilyn

27

Breakfast 8am-noon Bingo 6:30

Food Available

28

Pasta Dinner 5-7pm

Music 6:30pm Mc Squared

29

Aux. Penny

Bingo Noon

DUCK RACES

4-7PM

Euchre 7pm

30

Line Dancing 9:30

Lounge Card

game 2pm

Texas Hold’em

6:30pm

31

Line Dancing

9:30am

Cornhole 7pm

KOD 7:30pm

Halloween

Party 6:30pm-

10pm

LUNCH

SERVED

M/W/TH/F

11AM-2PM

Answers to

the Riddles:

The letter R

The only

word that

has two sylla-

bles

941-697-3616 www. alp113.com 941-697-3616

Rotonda American

Legion Post 113

2019 Renovations

Back Hallway Lounge High Tops Lounge Back wall Kitchen Hallway

THANK YOU TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS THAT HELPED TO MAKE THIS POSSIBLE!!!

Front Lounge Back Bar (Banquet Hall)

Men’s Bathroom Men’s Bathroom Banquet Hall Ladies Bathroom

Legion Boosters

January 2019 February 2019 March 2019 Knobby & Nancy Tom & Gini Moore Ron & Bron Guiliano Richard Rice

Dave & Pat Allstaedt Morgan & Cheryl Justice Tom and Linda Jackling Harold & Marge Feasel Phillip & Virginia Kolbe Capt. Bob Siporski Ron & Sandy Jaros

Penn State Barb Jim & Gail Daniel Bob & Lois Krout Joseph & Theresa Coulombe Paul Colicci & Joyce Sousa Paul & Paula Colicci

April 2019 May 2019 June 2019 Michael Mansell

Barney Jimerson & Cherokee Robert & Elisabeth Patierno Dody Hillman Candy Zaharias Bob & Lois Krout Bob Walker Don & Beth Warling Carlos & Lucille Alicia Royce & Linda Tyler

Taff & Viv Canada Paul & Pat Callanan

July 2019 August 2019 September 2019 October 2019 November 2018 December 2018 Jim Ford, Sr

Dan Taylor Don Plotner

UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOW

March 21, 2020

Keep an eye on the calendar for dates and details

$5 PP

See Bartender for

details

Thursday, October 31, 2019

6:30pm-10pm

Costume Contest, Music,

Snacks, Raffles, and More

Bus Trip

Nov. 7,2019

Leaves 9 am Sharp

Legion parking lot.

Check with Bartender

for details

Thursday, Oct. 24,

2019

9am

Supporters

American Legion Riders Officers

Director Bill Vanderbilt Ass’t Director Jerry Faught

Sgt.-at Arms Rick Gornall Treasurer Jerry Faught

Secretary Tina Brown Chaplain Brian Armen

Sons of the American Legion Squadron Officers

Commander Eric Stefanik Finance Officer Joe Sgriccia Adjutant Mike Woodman Chaplain Dick Buszka

1st Vice Commander Dave Eikenbury 2nd Vice Commander Dan Taylor Executive Committee Mike Fickies ,Ray Tafelski, Doug Doble

Auxiliary Unit 113 Officers

President Robbie Brown

1st Vice President Helen Ferron

2nd Vice President Laura Wine

Secretary Gerri Genesse

Treasurer Judy Doody

Chaplain Dorothy Thomas

Ass’t Chaplain Virginia Morgan

Historian Mary Gleason

Sgt.-at Arms Judy Gault

Ass’t Sgt.-at Arms Elisabeth Patierno

Committee at Large

Roma Merrill Marge Feasel Mary Gleason

Post 113 Officers

Commander Leroy Furman

1st Vice Commander Jerry Faught

2nd Vice Commander Bill Doody

3rd Vice Commander Rick Carlson

Chaplain Phillip Kolbe

Finance Officer Rick Ellis

Adjutant Royce Tyler

Historian Jackie Steinbacher

Judge Advocate Mike Herron

Stg.-at Arms Mike Kenjorski

Service Officer Terrilynn Ratzel

Past Commander

House Manager Tina Brown

Members at Large Committee Andy Leonard

Mike Ratzel, Robert Patierno

American Legion Post 113

3436 Indiana Road

Rotonda West, FL 33947