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FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER
Volume 2, Issue 2                                                                                                                              February 2021

February Commander's Message

In writing this month’s message, I really did not know where to start or what topic I should write on. The nation still fighting COVID, the inauguration of a new President, the daily questions regarding the vaccines and their distribution, or the numerous concerns about how to maintain some kind of normal operations in Post 484.

As I thought about this more, I looked back to those millions of veterans who have served under numerous presidents both Democrat and Republican, and faced various crises in our nation and the world. Then I remembered what sets a veteran apart from all American citizens: we all took an oath to serve and protect our nation regardless of the political party in charge and the crisis facing us. Looking ahead in 2021, this nation has numerous challenges facing us, and I pray that our Veterans currently serving and American Legion will continue to be able to preserve our nation’s sovereignty and democracy.

As for the latter part of 2020 and early 2021, we had various situations forcing Post 484 to take on numerous personnel responsibility changes. These situations were due to COVID and illnesses of key individuals, and passing of key Legionnaires in the Post.  As a result, hall rental is now being handled by Jake Suttmiller. Chaplain responsibility will be handled by Steve Hendel and assisted by Glenn Johnson and Denny Lahey. Dan Mugavin has stepped up and taken over duties for Chuck McDonald as Trustee. Currently the Post is looking for someone to take over the Adjutant position on the Executive Board, while Paul Coyne recovers from illness. Since we are speaking of Post responsibilities, Post elections will be on us before we know it. Those of you interested in running for Post 484 Officers positions need to contact me or Bill Harris.  

OK, let’s discuss the Post for 2021. It is still unknown what the effect of the pandemic is going to have on our Post. We’re all praying that the various vaccines being issued will save lives and put our Post into some kind of daily consistency. The Post is going forward in planning this year’s activities with the assumption life’s going to get better. Our monthly meetings by all Legion family groups are being scheduled, as well as other events within COVID pandemic restrictions. Post breakfast will be scheduled monthly. Our Fish Fry is scheduled to start on February 19. We will need our normal amount of volunteers. Please contact Rick Ahlrichs regarding volunteering. Our plan regarding Fish Fry is to offer limited eat in and our standard carry out. Post quarter auctions are still being held monthly; please contact Vicki Monroe for details. The Post 484 Bar continues to do well. We are continuing to improve offerings to our patrons. For example, we now have food offerings Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. Stop in and see our menu. 

Future activities being considered are corn hole and dart nights during our cold weather months. More details will be forthcoming as we finalize these activities. We will still be offering Concealed Carry classes. As we move forward this year, our Executive Board is discussing various Post modifications and improvements to improve out Post. Hopefully members in all family groups will come out of hiding and become involved in these events in upcoming months.

I’ll close this long winded message by saying ”THANK YOU” to our Post members and anonymous donors who supported Post 484 by stepping up last year. God Bless you.

For God and Country,
Steven N. Ervin 
Commander, Post 484

Membership


Numerous points of interest regarding Post Membership:

  1. Current Address. Weekly we are receiving membership cards returned to Post 484 for having the wrong address. Here are just a few examples from last month: Austin Croswait, Donald J. Croswait, Ronald D’Angina, Steve Novak, Robert Radcliffe.

Note: Any Member who has PAID and NOT received your membership card for 2021, please contact Ryan Cook, Jake Suttmiller or Steve Ervin, so we can get your address corrected and your membership card to you.

  1. Membership status. As stated in Post 484 Constitution, a member whose dues for the current year have not been paid by January 1 shall be classed delinquent. If dues are paid on or before February 1, members will be automatically reinstated. If a member is still delinquent after February 1, the member shall be suspended from all post privileges. If the member is still under suspension on June 30 of such year, membership in the Legion shall be forfeited. Your continuous years of membership will be lost. Please renew your membership. 

    The following Post 484 members were shown as delinquent as of 20 January 2021 per Department of Ohio records. If this information is not correct please contact Ryan Cook or Steve Ervin immediately. 

  1. New Members and Expired Members.  Our Post has a mature membership. We need to start a membership drive. If you see a lady or gentleman wear a military cap or shirt, first thank them for their service, and then ask them if they belong to an American Legion. If you strike up a conversation with someone in a store, ask them if they are a veteran. Invite them to come down visit our Post or if they would like to join our Post. We are having numerous individuals visit our Post 484 Bar; we should be able to get numerous members for all our Legion Family groups. If you see an old friend or neighbor who was a member, ask them to come visit our Post and see the changes and plans for the future, and to rejoin the Post.

 I hear stories all over the 4th District how Posts had twice as many members and stories about the good old days. I have also visited Posts who are slowly becoming smaller each year, because their members are getting older and have joined the great Post above. I regret to say, each year Post 484 loses members to the Great Commander above or become unable to be active. We need to pursue new members so we don’t become like many Posts throughout the 4th District who are slowly dying and closing. I’m throwing out a challenge to our members:

The member who signs up the Most New Members in February will win $50 

Mt. Washington Post 484 turns 100 years old on January 26, 2021.

Only a few posts in the greater Cincinnati area and the nation can make this claim. The Post will have a centennial celebration once pandemic restrictions on large gatherings are lifted. 

Chili Cook Off

This event was a HUGE success due to the following volunteers from all parts of the Legion Family (Legion, Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion and Riders).  These volunteers are:
Sandy Pennington, Tricia Oehler, Michelle Cremering, Bill Hosking, Jeff Snider, Tami Nash, Gary Holden, Sally Osborn, Kim Abner & Allison Bayer 

These volunteers helped with electric, organizing the hall for the raffle and door prizes, setting the tables for the crock pots and door prize tickets, tending the service bar, disinfecting tables after use and cleaning up after the event.

A special thanks goes to the three judges of this event:
Steve Ervin, Jerry Hand and Joel Belcher
They had a tough decision to make, because there were 15 different recipes to taste.  Thanks, judges!

The winners of this event are:
1st Place – Tony Hartlaub
2nd Place – Josh Abner
3rd Place - Mark and Mary Gearing

 

Valentine Breakfast


Bring your Valentine to Breakfast on February 14. Doors open at 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. The Post will be opening the Post Bar early for those who want a mixed drink with their loved one, at 10:00 AM.

Fish Fry

The fish fry begins on Friday, February 19 at 5:00 PM. Eat in and carry out available. 
We need volunteers to make this event run smoothly. Contact Rick Ahlrichs with questions. 

Post Lockers


Post 484 modifications will require lockers to be relocated and removed. Please contact Gary Holden if you have a locker and want to keep it. Otherwise, we'll start removing them at the end of February.

Riders Meeting

There will be a Riders meeting on February 7 at 2:00 PM.

Just for Fun

Quick story 
An Army recruit was assigned guard duty at 2 A.M. but couldn’t help nodding off. He awakened to find the officer of the day standing before him. Remembering the penalty for sleeping on duty, he kept his head bowed for another moment, then looked up reverently and said “AMEN.”

Food for thought
Why is the word abbreviation so long?

YESTERDAY, I saw a guy spill a bunch of Scrabble letters on the sidewalk. I asked him, “What‘s the word on the street?”
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