Commanders Call – October 2016

Ted Lanske 319-240-0734 tedsph98@aol.com

Ted Lanske
319-240-0734
tedsph98@aol.com

*An oversight on my part for September’s newsletter was the passing of Herman H Emkes, 84 of Denver, IA.  I did not know Herman, but reading his obituary; here was a man that truly served.  He served during the Korean War, but more important, spent many years serving Veterans and his community.  He was working on a project for a Civil War Memorial at the American Legion Post in Denver.  If anyone can find it in their hearts, let’s help complete this for a man who gave so much.

*REPEAT:  It is official, on Wednesday, October 19th, AMVETS, AMVETS Auxiliary, Sons will have their annual membership dinner, come and renew that evening.  Those that are paid new or renewed members are invited to participate, all life members are also welcome, but a small donation would be appreciated.  There will be a social hour of 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm, with the meal starting at 6:30.  The menu and buffet style has worked well and believe it should work for this also.  The AMVETS/Sons will have their usual raffles going on, and hopefully have a great time and enjoyable evening.

– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – -*PATRIOT SUPPORTERS:   Anyone who is not a Veteran, may become a “Patriot Supporter” by contributing an annual donation (since it is a donation, it is eligible for personal income tax deduction).

The calendar year 2017 annual donation is $40.00, which will allow most privileges, except a vote, regarding Veteran affairs.  There may be other benefits to be announced in the future.

These donations will be payable to WAVP, and may be given to any WAVP Board member or to any bartender.  This list will be maintained by the General Manager.

A paid “Patriot Supporter” may attend a membership dinner of their choice.  The Veteran organization hosting any “Patriot Supporter” will be reimbursed for meal ($10.00) by WAVP.

Subsequent annual donations will be determined by WAVP; the amount will be equal to, or greater than, the level of dues for any member Veteran organization.

– – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – -*From “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” published in 1798 and appropriate still today, just a few lines from a lengthy poem written by English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

Water, water, every where,
And all the boards did shrink;
Water, water, every where,
Nor any drop to drink.

Will be honest, I am getting tired of the word “Cedar”, especially when used with river.  Thanks go out to hundreds of people, young and old, from all over the country, for once again working their butts off helping those affected by the recent flooding.  If we were in the old AMVETS Post 79; water would have been in that building again.  Enough said.

*Please Note:  AMVETS will not have a meeting in October due to our membership dinner.  Hope all of you have October 8th , Grand Opening, marked on your calendar.  AMVETS State Exec. Committee will meet October 22 and 23 in Cedar Falls at Post 49.

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