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VIRGINIA LEGIONNAIRE Official Publication of the Department of Virginia, Inc. 46,253 December 2016 Highlights from Department Convention July 2016 Department Commander Jim Chapman with Americanism Chairman Tom Queck. Shown are winners from each of the six categories. Past Detachment Commander Clint Bolt is shown presenting a schol- arship check to Andrew Evans. Department Commander Jim Chapman and Children and Youth Chairman John Kokernak with the recipi- ents of the C&Y Awards. Boy Scout Chairman Lowell Badgley is assisting Commander Chap- Department Commander Jim Chapman with VA & R Chairman Willie Ransom with the winners of the depart- man with the presentation of the Square Knot Award to (L top) Andy ment meritorious service awards. Smith, David Wallace and Beth Rowly. Commander Chapman assisted by Law and Order Chair- Department Chaplain Frank Carr and Department Com- man Phil Dunn presenting the Department Firefighter of PDC Chapman is introducing newly elected Commander mander Jim Chapman presenting the Chapel of the Four the Year Award to Michael Gilliam. David Stein and wife Rosalyn to the convention delegates. Chaplains Award. From the Rostrum Adjutant’s Log Dave Stein Dale D. Chapman Department Commander Department Adjutant Playball Signs of Decline As I stand before you here today I their brains and learn so much about As stated in my last column, I setting. am very humbled, honored and very this organization. promised to continue my column Personally Recognize Accom- proud. The hardest thing that I have You all will find out that my theme regarding SIGN OF DECLINE in a plishments: Congratulations from had to do in my 26 year legion ca- this year is Baseball. I played Legion post. a friend is as welcome as an impres- reer is probably writing this speech. Baseball as young man growing up Relationships fade due to various sive trophy. The applause of an ap- When I talk I speak from the heart. in New York. My theme “Swinging reasons such as one of your buddies’ preciative audience, in recognition of I never imagined that I would be for the Fences” is how our goals and moves away and he was one that put a job well done is an act of caring that standing up here today accepting this mind set should be for the upcoming some fun into the meeting. says Thank You. privilege. year. We must give a 100% effort no The new people who replaced the Celebrate group accomplish- There are a few people that I need bunting. If at the end of day you look old gang aren’t very interesting ments – to thank: First my wife Rosalyn, with- back and feel that you left everything I don’t feel like I am included and Team victories merit celebration out her support and love none of this on the field then it was successful. treated as an outsider. by the whole team. The celebration is possible. Remember behind every We have a few milestones com- Here are a few suggestions to pro- of a group accomplishment, such as strong man is a stronger woman. Her ing up in the near future, The legion mote camaraderie in the post: hitting the membership goal, is an love and support has made this jour- is turning 100 years old and we will Arrive early: Be friendly, shake excellent opportunity to promote fel- ney possible and we are looking for have another Candidate for National hands, and learn more about the post lowship. a great year and looking forward to Commander in Brett Reistad. Team- members. Many of the most successful Le- meeting all of the great legionnaires work is essential, in case some of you Listen: Encourage members to gion posts enjoy a strong team spir- of the Commonwealth. did not know T.E.A.M stands for To- talk about themselves giving them it and fellowship. The next person is Fred Miller, my gether Everyone Achieves More. We full attention. There are other very important Father in-law who not only let me must work together as a team just Learning Common Interests: Par- factors such as leadership and pro- marry his daughter (with me being like in baseball in order for us to grow ties, picnics, bowling tournaments, gram quality, and the desire of indi- from New York) but introduced me and achieve our goals. and other outings build camaraderie vidual member to succeed. to this great organization. His men- As we go forward this year we and team spirit. Again, these activi- Lastly, I want to wish you and torship is priceless even though we are going to work on some member- ties provide a chance for members to your families a very Merry Christ- have had our disagreements we both ship things. Department Command- get to know each other in a relaxed mas and a Happy New Year! understand the mission. er Jim Chapman and our Member- The members of the Department ship Chairman Bob Sussan have laid Honor Guard who have shown time out the ground work now it is up to and time again their devotion to the us to pick up the bat and “swing for Veterans and their families. Stafford the fences”. Post 290 ladies auxiliary of unit 290. I am not going to take up any- I cannot say enough of these ladies more of your time. I never could talk without their assistance many things in front of a crowd until I went to Re- would not have been accomplished. cruiters School. My instructors told Frances Shelton my first president my wife that they didn’t think that I when I was commander showed me was going to make it because I was how to lead and set the example. so quiet and shy. As you can see I The Past Department Command- proved them wrong. To my fellow American Legion Post 325 recently held their annual installation dinner. New Officers ers, whenever I had a question they Marines “Semper Fi”. were installed by American Legion Dept. of VA Adjutant, Dale Chapman. Shown front left to right: Evan Snead, Sgt @ Arms, Daryl Mills 1st Vice Commander, Allan Culley immedi- were there to answer it for me. George We are going to have an excep- ate past Commander, Don Mitchell Post 325 commander, Dale Chapman American Le- Lussier and Linden Dixon who trav- tional year. We want to make things gion Dept. of VA Adjutant, Steve Walker Finance Officer, Lee Mayberry member @ large, eled with me this past year when I fun just like the game of baseball re- Ken Powell member @ large, Second row: Pat Meadows member @ large, Dale Rober- visited various districts. Those long member Comrades let’s “Swing for son service officer, Janet Roberson historian, Rob Phelps Judge Advocate, Freddie Cart- hours on the road enabled me to pick the Fences”. er member @ large, Joe Darnell 2nd Vice Commander. Virginia Legionnaire Department of Virginia Web Page Official Publication of The American Legion The membership report is updated every Thursday. Department of Virginia Upcoming events are listed along with registration forms. Dept. Adjutant Dale D. Chapman - Editor Erica D. Eccleston - Assistant Editor National American Legion Press Association www.valegion.org Virginia American Legion Press Association Dale - Department Adjutant: dchapman@valegion.org Erica - Executive Assistant: eeccleston@valegion.org Published three times a year by The American Legion, Department of Virginia, Inc. Subscription rates $6.00 annually. Teresa - Bookkeeper: finance@valegion.org $1.00 single copy. Editorial, business and general offices at The American Legion, Department of Virginia, - Membership Secretary: membership@valegion.org 1708 Commonwealth Ave., P.O. Box 11025, Richmond, Virginia 23230 Linda Contact (804) 353-6606. Dale D. Chapman, Adjutant the staff: Beila - Receptionist: clerk@valegion.org 2 Virginia Legionnaire December 2016 Post Everlasting From the Pulpit COUNTS, PAUL H (0208) GRANT, JOSEPH R (0021) Frank Carr COURTNEY, DENNIS (0079) GRASSI, LOUIS (0016) Department Chaplain COX, JESSIE J JR (0083) GRAY, LEO W (0060) COX, NALBRO L (0240) GREEN, HOWARD T (0130) CRAIG, TERRANCE “TERRY” C GRIESER, ALFRED C (0354) (0354) GURNEY, LOUIS A (0068) CRIST, ROBERT W (0048) HAGGINS, JAMES L (0141) CROUCH, THOMAS W (0003) HALL, JAMES L (0229) Greetings Fellow Legionnaires CROWTHER, LLOYD R (0130) HAMBLETT, NORMAN J (0006) Happy New Year to all my Legion ready, the biggest change of the year CRUMPTON, JAMES H (0325) HAMILTON, CLAIBORNE W (0036) family members around this great should start with us, but committing CULLEN, RONALD J (0290) HAMPTON, ROY D SR (0245) state of Virginia. I pray this year will to a closer walk with God, and stay- DALLY, JAMES C JR (0035) HANBY, JOSEPH P (0105) be your best year ever and lead you ing in His light. DALTON, DENNIS L (0036) HANSEN, ROBERT G (0330) to a close walk with God. I’ve been told if you don’t change DALTON, GARNET (0018) HARNER, ROGER T (0327) Family, this New Year with all the direction you are going in your DAMULIS, NORMAN J (0177) HARP, RONALD W JR (0177) the changes in America and around life, you just might get there. This is DANIEL, GEORGE H (0043) HARRELL, HORACE W (0264) the world that will bring many new telling me, the life you are living is DART, THOMAS L (0072) HARRIS, C B (0280) changes in our lives, we’ve got to get going in the wrong direction. And DAUGHERTY, BETTY P (0014) HARRIS, EVERETT V (0068) ready for these changes. Good or if you don’t change your direction DAVIES, BRUCE T (0021) HARRIS, FRANCIS B (0120) bad these changes are coming, but you’re ending result will be destruc- DAVIS, JAMES R (0241) HARRIS, JUNE (0013) you’ve got to remember, even amid tion.