MAY 2020
MADELINE MORALES-BARRETT – COMMANDER
Post Phone : 201-796-9667
EDITOR: Rudy Willemsen, 973-427-8122
PRINTING: Courtesy of MASTER BUSINESS FORMS 973-594-8743
SERVICE OFFICER:
HOSPITAL VISIT:
MEETING NOTICE: Friday, May 15, 2020 @ 7:30 PM (VIRTUAL ONLINE)
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COMMANDERS’ MESSAGE
At this stressful time, caused by the corona virus and its’ many restrictions in our daily lives, I wish you all well and ask everyone to do their part in efforts to contain the spread of this virulent event. By decree of our government and the American Legion National and Department of New Jersey, our Harry Coppendyke Post 171 and all American Legion and VFW posts are closed. There will be no regular meeting or party events until this emergency is over. However, I have arranged for us to have a virtual Online meeting at our usual dates and times thro ugh “ZOOM.US”. Please send me your email address if you wish to participate. All members are welcome. This is a great chance for all of our members to see each other. For God and Country,
Madeline Morales-Barrett
DATES TO REMEMBER
1.) Veterans Council: Mon. May 4, 2020 at 7:30 PM. (CANCELLED)
2.) Regular meeting: Friday, May 15, 2020 at 7:30 PM. (VIRTUAL ONLINE)
3.) Hospital Party: (CANCELLED) until virus concerns are resolved.
4.) Blood Drive: Fri. May 01, 2 PM to 7 PM at our post.(CANCELLED)
5.) “Beefsteak Dinner” Recruitment Event: Thu. May 07, (CANCELLED)
CURRENT OPERATION NOTES
1.) VETERANS COUNCIL: Memorial Day weekend events are in flux at this time due to the corona virus situation. As things develop we will keep you informed.
2.) Nomination of Officers: Due to our inability to meet and performer the usual nominating duties, we are following the Departments lead. If all the existing officers are willing to remain in their position for the 2020-2021 years and the members agree, the adjutant will cast one vote to finalize their acceptance. Dickson Perez was the only one to indicate his willingness to fill the open slot of Service Officer. This position was open as the previous Service Officer had resigned.
Current Officers Are:
Commander:Madeline Morales Barrett Chaplain: Lurressa Thomas
1st V. Cmndr: Don Morris Sgt. At Arms:Bob Fatovic
2nd V. Cmndr: Jack Delaney Service Officer: Dickson Perez
3rd V. Cmndr: Jerry Greenwood Historian: Open
Appointed Officers:
Finance Officer: Jim Mc Ginn Adjutant: Rudy Willemsen
3.) HOSPITAL PARTY: No Hospital Parties or visits until further notice, due to coronavirus concerns.
4.) 2020 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
We are quickly approaching our goal of 100%. 130 members having renewed already from our post out of the 152 in total from last year. Please either send in your renewal or renew online ASAP. We are trying to get all membership renewals in since it helps the post financially, and also frees us up to do other things.
If you have questions, please contact our Membership Chairman, Don Morris.( 201-803-0429..DFMorris@live.com.)
5,) BOYS STATE: We will be sending only two delegates to “BOYS STATE” this year, due to shortage of finances. This may change as this viral emergency advances.
6.) A FaceBook page has been developed for our post. Look for “American Legion Post 171” on FaceBook and watch it grow. Leave your comments and suggestions.
7.) NOTE: For up to date information on our post and activities, visit our website at https://alpost171.org. Updated information can be found here before it can be sent out by NEWSLETTER or by other means. Visit the site often. Get familiar with it’s content.
MESSAGE CENTER
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: To Terri La Cagnina, Richard Capozzi, Helen Metelow, Barbara O’ Byrne, Dave Ryan, Ted Strysko.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: To Jack & Pat Molenaar, Bill & Elaine Burns, Dave & Pamela Break, Jesse & Debbie Rosenzweig.
NOTE: Please notify the Editor of any newsworthy information you wish published. Entries must be received no later than the 15th of the month prior to publication. If any birthdays or anniversaries are missing or incorrect please notify me:
Rudy Willemsen at 973-427-8122 or e-mail to rudaid@optimum.net.
Rudy Willemsen
Editor
