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Non–Prot Organization GO-GETTERS NEWS U. S. Postage Paid December 2018 Permit No. 373 Published Monthly Manitowoc, WI Issue #141 54220 AMVETS Post 99 R  A  R    AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary 99 Sons of AMVETS Squadron 99 4310 Conroe Street Manitowoc, WI 54220

Manitowoc AMVETS Post 99 920-684-6577 [email protected] AMVETS Christmas Party: Thu, Dec 20, 2018 at City Limits Membership Chair: Bill Pike (920-901-0298) Membership Dues: Annual $22/ Life $250 F    C   ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) AMVETS and Friends, Quartermaster: Reported he finally AMVETS P   Last Meeting: Thu, Nov 15 received two hats that were ordered O    –  Commander ...... Dennis Scherer Meeting was started with a prayer Our Manitowoc County United from the Chaplain. Along with Veteran’s Banquet was held and we 1st Vice ...... Bill Pike the pledge to the flag. Roll call of had 6 members represent our Post 2nd Vice ...... Paul Hynek officers was taken and minutes Meetings: Next District meeting is 3rd Vice ...... Dick Danay accepted as presented Sun, Dec 2 at Post 1032 Reedsville Chaplain ...... Bill Pike along with Breakfast with Santa • Correspondence: was read from Finance Officer ...... Doug Riesterer Ronald McDonald House State function is the State Dance in Waupaca on Fri, Nov 30 and S.E.C. Public Relations...... Roger Dufek Financial: Report was approved as on Sat, Dec 1 presented or printed Quartermaster ...... Larry Yax Upcoming Events: Breakfast with Judge Advocate ...... Tim Thiers Membership: Still at 285 members Santa on Sat, Dec 8 • Our Christmas • If you see Annie Spindler tell her Party (in place of meeting) on Thu, Historian ...... Kevin Bieber what a good job she is doing with Dec 20. Sign up & pay in the Club Rec. Secretary ...... John Garcia our newsletter. Remember with any by Dec. 13th. $17.00 per person Provost Marshal ...... Mike Mahon changes in address or vacation’ let her know so we don’t pay the extra Good and Welfare: Kevin Bieber Service Officer ...... Tim Thiers postage for getting it back looking into purchasing challenge Sick Call ...... Marvin Kliment coins, cost $11.00, if he gets enough Program Offi cer: Stated programs orders Honor Guard ...... Henry Carmody reporting and up to date MERRY CHRISTMAS 2 Yr Trustee ...... Ron Hacker Post Trustees: Reported Post books EVERYONE! 1 Yr Trustee ...... Dave Anderson audited and Clubhouse scheduled 1 Yr Trustee ...... Ed Mahloch for November 26th Yours in AMVETS, Dennis Scherer SEC Rep ...... Tim Thiers Honor Guard: Reported we had a Post 99 Commander thank you from the Stubbe family P   M ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) D W AMVETS W N   State: www.amvets-wi.org National: www.amvets.org $5.00 Bar Chips ...... Jim Carlson $3.00 Bar Chips ...... Mike Mahon ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) $2.00 Bar Chips .....PDC Vic Herrmann AMV Logo Pen ...... Paul Koeppe AMVETS P   C  P Small Flashlight ...... Bill Pike is event is for AMVETS, Auxiliary, & Sons of AMVETS Ed Mahloch, Post 99 Trustee AND their spouse/friend T   , D   C  : D : $ Check out our  C L 17 Facebook page! Per Person  C R CR, M Manitowoc AMVETS Post 99 P      C  B  D      - N E
 

2 December 2018 AMVETS lADIES AuxIlIARY Christmas Potluck: Wed, December 5, 2018 at 6:30 pm Membership Chair: Rosie Montag (920-901-4769) Membership Dues: Annual $17.50 / Life $230

Last Meeting: Wed, Nov 7 of Christmas with the Veterans. Sunshine Committee: No report Meeting called to order at 6:30pm Seconded by Karen Spittlemeister. President Deb Mahon reported that by President Deb Discussion had. Motion carried S.E.C. will be held in Waupaca on Opening prayer said by Chaplain First Vice: Rosie reminded members Sat, Dec 1 Laurie that yearly dues are due at $17.50 Unfi nished Business: Karen per member Pledge of Allegiance and Preamble Spittlemeister reported she attended said by membership. Child Welfare: Mary reported there the Department Fund Raiser in were 8 participants for Trunk and Oshkosh • Discussion about items Roll call done by Secretary Rosie Treat with lots of kids. She also brought in and who gets it and credit Laurie requested a change in the reported Sat, Dec 8 will be Breakfast for it again • Clarified that the covers minutes of Karolyn name changed with Santa from 10:00 to noon of greeting cards to be sent to St. to Laurie for Hospital Chairperson Community: Karolyn stated she Judes Ranch for Children 100 St. Judes Street Boulder City NV 89005 Motion made by Robbie Huss and received a calendar from PAWS seconded by Hannah Spindler to for Purple Hearts for the Soldiers New Business: Robbie Huss brought by pass the reading of the minutes. and was asked for a donation. up that there is no actual meeting Motion carried Discussion was had and the next month but suggested we have membership decided to table it a Christmas potluck get together. Treasurer: Chris read her monthly till spring when more information Membership voted YES! • The report about the project could be presented AMVETS Annual Christmas Dinner Secretary: Rosie read to the membership to be held at City Limits on Thu, correspondences. Thank You from… Scholarship: No report Dec 20 • President Deb brought up Salvation Army for mittens, The that there are Raffle tickets for the Haven with a list of items that they Hospital: Laurie stated she has State. Karen Spittlemeister made could use donated to them, North no idea who donated the yarn to a motion that what the members Ridge Rehabilitation Center for the Northridge Rehab. Laurie asked if do not sell the department would yarn, and American Legion Riders the embroidery used goes towards purchase. Seconded by Chris for the donation of wreaths credit for auxiliary Mahloch. Motion carried. Americanism: Mary reported Pick Chaplain: Laurie stated she sent a Motion made to adjourn meeting by n Save is having a food drive now get well card to past President Jean Robbie Huss. Motion seconded by through November 15. With the Schwark Hannah Spindler. Motion carried by food packages to be packed on Sergeant at Arms: No report the 17 members present at 7:48 PM the 20th and shipped out. She is Closing Prayer by Chaplin Laurie still working on Christmas with Parliamentarian: No report the Vets. Mary reported Thrivent Historian: Karolyn states she is Hand salute led by Sergeant at Arms Financial approached her and gathering items for the album. Lynn asked if the AMVETS Auxiliary She asked if anyone has anything Respectfully submitted, would help with the shopping and pertaining to the AMVETS to please Rosie Montag, distribution of gifts to Veterans. give to her. Such as pictures… Secretary Motion made by Mary Pohl to help newspaper articles…etc Thrivent Financial with there project ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) AMVETS A
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Last Meeting: Fri, Nov 2 Financial: No report ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Meeting called to order by New Business: Discussed on proper SONS OF AMVETS Commander Davis Reno at 6:02pm. etiquette on saluting, wearing of S    O   Pledge of Allegiance recited by all, covers and other rules of order Preamble by Steven Thuss recited by Tim Thiers and all reference - Commander ...... Davis Reno Present: Davis Reno, Terry at conventions, meetings, etc • Bruechert, Al Lippert, Steve Thuss, Motioned by Steve Thuss, seconded 1st Vice ...... Steve Thuss by Terry Bruechert to donate to Ben Benfield, Bill Gamble, Kevin 2nd Vice ...... Terry Bruechert Bieber, Jr., Pete Bolden The Highground in Neillsville, WI, unanimously passed by all • A 3rd Vice ...... Al Lippert Guests: Tim Theirs, Mike & Deb motion was made by Steve Thuss, Judge Advocate ..David Spindler, Jr Mahon seconded by Terry Bruechert to Discussion: Tim Thiers reported reimburse Sons members who Adjutant ...... Bill Gamble about The Veterans Dinner on Sat, attended The Veterans Dinner at Finance Officer ..David Spindler, Jr City Limits their $17 fee Nov 10 at City Limits Banquet Provost Marshal ...... Ben Benfield Hall and Sons of AMVETS were Prayer by Pete Bolden recited, encouraged to attend • Mike & Deb motion by Steve Thuss to adjourn at Chaplain ...... Pete Bolden Mahon discussed about Christmas 7:09pm, seconded by Davis Reno Historian ...... Bill Gamble for Kids up to age 12 on Sat, Dec 8 • Also discussed on getting State Next Meeting: Fri, Jan 4 AMVETS and National SOA Respectfully submitted S  AMVETS Matching and Grants for Spirit of by Bill Gamble, W State: www.amvets-wi.org the Rivers Monument on Memorial Adjutant & Historian

Drive National: www.sonsofamvets.org Please submit articles by the 4th Monday of the month

Manitowoc AMVETS Post 99 Wishing you and your family a

TRUNK or TREAT 2018 joyful Christmas Hosted by Ladies Auxiliary Child Welfare, Mary Carlson • 7 Trunks Participated • Holiday with 1st Place: Candy Raymaker 2nd Place: Yvonne Reno your loved ones 3rd Place: Diane Benzschawel 4 December 2018 DEcEMbER 2018 D D T E * H    * O  Civil Air Patrol (USAF Auxiliary) Birthday 1 Sat 9:00 am SEC Meeting @ Waupaca The Veterans Center - 300 Beichl Ave 8:30 am-1:00pm Reedsville AMVETS Post 1032 Breakfast w/Santa @ Reedsville 2 Sun Elementary School (Adult-$7 / 6-12-$5 / 5 & Under-Free) 11:30am 3rd District Meeting @ Reedsville Elementary School 5 Wed 6:30 pm AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary 99 Christmas Potluck. Bring a dish to pass! Fly Flag @ Half Staff Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 7 Fri 6:00-9:00 pm Sons of AMVETS Membership Meeting and Christmas Party 8 Sat 10:00 am - Noon Breakfast with Santa at the Clubhouse US National Guard Birthday 13 Thu 6:30 pm AMVETS Clubhouse Advisors Meeting 7:00 pm AMVETS Executive Board Meeting 15 Sat National Wreaths Across America 20 Thu Info on page 2 AMVETS Post 99 Annual Christmas Party & Awards Night @ City Limits 25 Tues Fly the Flag MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and your families and friends!!! 31 Mon NEW YEAR'S EVE December Celebrations Happy Birthday Happy Anniversary 1 Dennis Gutman 24 Ervin Ploederl 3 Ronald & Nancy Crabb 2 Richard Ertman 25 Timothy Kittleson 19 Ronald & Jane Fallier 3 Lesley Kuklinski 27 Brian Graykowski 27 Joseph & Judith Stelzer 5 Al Karl Dale Schultz 28 Henry & Bernadette Sturm Roland Peronto 28 Scott Miller 30 Bill & Raquel Chizek Erick Zeekaf 7 John Lebreck 31 Dennis & Jane Brogan Thomas Vnuk 30 Frederick Giesler 9 Bob Morzenti 31 Dorothy Baker 11 Danny Revolinsky Robbie Huss 12 Richard Nett 13 Leroy Zill Come to the Clubhouse for a complimentary drink on your 14 Martin Hoffman Anniversary and Birthday! 17 Leroy Free Ann Keil 20 Pat Gadzinski Chad Reno 21 Don Rivest Happy Holidays! Eugene Sittman Ervin Wicklacz Please notify Annie Spindler with any Anniversary 22 Barry Nelson or Birthday additions or changes. December 2018 5 AMVETS PoST 99 clubhouSE W  Address: 4310 Conroe Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220 AMVETS, AMVETS Phone: 920-684-6577 (Please leave a message) L  A , Email: NEW: [email protected] S  AMVETS,  F  AMVETS Facebook: Manitowoc AMVETS Post 99 TUESDAY - SATURDAY Call the Clubhouse Agent regarding Clubhouse matters or to 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM book an event. If the Agent is not available, call an Advisor. HAPPY HOUR DAILY FROM Agent: Dennis Scherer 920-682-8330 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Tom Seiler 920-973-7223 Come in and see what’s new! Roger Dufek 920-860-1630 Advisors: F P Doug Riesterer 920-242-3385 ”  ” HD TV’ T T  M Brett Lippert 920-901-6705 “SPIN THE WHEEL” Have a birthday or a anniversary to celebrate? Animal’s Pizza • Snacks What about a Bridal Shower or a Baby Shower to give? SEASONAL BEER ON TAP How about a family gathering or a business meeting? FROSTED MUGS . . . . .$1.50 Call the Clubhouse for more details on how to rent the PINT ...... $2.50 Event Room for your special occasion. DOMESTIC BEER F A Coupon good for one free drink FROSTED MUG ...... $1.00  P  PINT ...... $2.00 American: 3 x 5 & 4 x 6 during the month of December RAIL MIXERS ...... $2.00 MIA–POW: 3 X 5 ______RUM CHATA ...... $2.50 Signature WINE (GLASS) ...... $2.00 Q (No duplicates please) SPOTTED COW ...... $2.50 I A

JANuARY 2019 J D T E * H    * O  1 Tue HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! 2 Wed NO MEETING AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary 99 Monthly Membership Meeting 4 Fri 6:00 pm Sons of AMVETS Squadron 99 Monthly Membership Meeting 6:30 pm AMVETS Clubhouse Advisors Meeting 10 Thu 7:00 pm AMVETS Executive Board Meeting 17 Thu 7:00 pm AMVETS Post 99 Monthly Membership Meeting 21 Mon Martin Luther King, Jr Day 6 December 2018 CLUBHOUSE BAR SCHEDULE DECEMBER 2018 Clubhouse Agent: Dennis Scherer Contact Dennis to book events at 682-8330 SchEDulEDContact clubhouse advisors on clubhouseEVENTS matters if Dennis & is not PARTIES available Support your AMVETS PostClubhouse 99 Clubhouse Advisors by volunteering to bartend. Tom Seiler**Call 973-7223 Dennis Roger Scherer Dufek at 860-1630 920-682-8330 Doug Reisterer to sign-up 242-3385 and to book events Contact Clubhouse advisors if Dennis is not available Tom Seiler 973-7223IF YOU Roger WOULD Dufek LIKE 860-1630 TO VOLUNTEER Doug ReistererTO BARTEND 683-3309/242-3385 WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOUR HELP!!! The followinge volunteerfollowing bartenders volunteers are are scheduled for the following dates and hours. scheduled for these dates and hours. Scheduled Events and Parties Saturday 1 Mike Sunday 2 Closed Monday 3 Closed . Tuesday 4 Dennis Wednesday 5 Doug Thursday 6 Cindy V. V. A . Friday 7 Mike Saturday 8 Dennis/8:00a.m.til noon /Brett 4: Local 2-345/Breakfast with Santa 10-noon Sunday 9 Closed Monday 10 Closed Tuesday 11 Dennis Wednesday 12 Kevin/Doug Thursday 13 Cindy Clubhouse Executive Friday 14 Cindy Saturday 15 Davis Surprise Party Sunday 16 Closed Monday 17 Closed Tuesday 18 Dennis J.D. Party Wednesday 19 Kevin/Doug Bowling Assoc. Thursday 20 Christmas Party City Limits Friday 21 Cindy Saturday 22 Mike Sunday 23 Closed Monday 24 Closed Tuesday 25 Closed MERRY CHRISTMAS Wednesday 26 Doug Thursday 27 Kevin Seebees Friday 28 Kevin Saturday 29 Kevin Party 3-10 Sunday 30 Closed Monday 31 Closed December 2018 7 Please welcome, thank, and patronize our Cheryl L. Gamble advertisers, as they are INCOME TAX & BOOKKEEPING SERVICES 1308 Washington St. Ph: (920) 684-9501 a big part of funding Manitowoc, WI 54220 Fax: (920) 684-8133

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