AMERICAN LEGION CLINTON POST 259 SEPTEMBER 2021 NEWSLETTER pg. 1 COMMANDER’S CORNER Dear Legion Family, The month of September brings to mind the observance of events that are of two extremes. The first is the Labor Day holiday that’s an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers in recognition of their contribution to America’s strength and well-being. The second is the remembrance of one of the darkest days in America’s history in which thousands of lives were lost on September 11, 2001 from two attacks carried out by terrorists from Al Qaeda. This resulted in the observance of September 11th as “Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance” in honor of the victims of these attacks. September also kicks off the 2021 NFL Season that will be the first to feature a 17-game regular season schedule as the league expanded the regular season from 16 games. As with past years, the Post will run a Superseason Pool and the chance of winning will increase with the added game. Good luck to all participants! Finally, as the COVID-19 Delta Variant has caused a significant increase in new cases and hospitalization rates around the country, members are reminded not to let your guard down just yet. Continue to wear your mask, but most importantly, get vaccinated because it has been proven that the vaccination offers protection. Yours in Legion Service, Willie E. Evans Commander pg. 2 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2021 – 2022 Commander Willie E. Evans 1st Vice Commander Helen Smith 2nd Vice Commander Eugene Murray 3rd Vice Commander George Martin Adjutant Glenda Sturdivant Judge Advocate Anthony Hinnant Service Officer James Woodland Finance Officer Richard Switzer Historian Linda Poulson Chaplain Charles Johnson Sergeant at Arms Kenneth Weathers Executive Committee Members-At-Large Ray Carmichael Ronald Dickens Walter Harvey Barbara Smith pg. 3 Auxiliary Officers Legion Rider Officers S.A.L. Officers President: Freida Skaggs Director: Darryl Fielder Commander: Dave Desmarais Vice President: Marilyn Thomas Asst. Director: Murray Hall 1st Vice: Michael Thomas Secretary: Parnice Green Secretary: 2nd Vice: Kenny Hendrix Treasurer: Michele Davis Treasurer: Finance Officer: Dave Desmarais Historian: Lisa Cephas Chaplain: Sgt At Arms: Lou Montgomery Chaplain: Shay Brown Adjutant: David C. Hutchinson Sergeant At Arms: Marie Vanness Historian: David C. Hutchinson Executive Advisory Board: Chaplain: Gary “GJ” Shafer Cheryl Batie Donna Queen Advisor: Eugene Murray Pam Streeter pg. 4 Message from First Vice Commander Helen Smith Membership Status: 2022 Membership Goal: 833 total financial members by 5/11/22 (Armed Forces Day). o Paid members as of 8/23/21: 264, which represents 31.69% of our goal. o o Our next Milestone: 416 by September 9, 2021, which is 50%. This represents a total of 152 members needed to renew or join the post. New Members: Harry Allen Army Panama Christopher Brown Army Persian Gulf Joseph K. Kaliikoa Air Force Persian Gulf Samuel D. Purnell Navy Persian Gulf Anthony F. Turner Sr. Army Lebanon/Grenada “Welcome to Clinton Post 259” Buddy Checks: Please continue to use the “Buddy Check” in reaching out to our veterans. We are encouraged to use this method to check on our veterans and find out any concerns they may have that we can aid that would improve their well-being. We encourage every member to take the time to reach out and let them know we are thinking about them. pg. 5 Message from Third Vice Commander George Martin Troop 1237 The troop is sponsored by Clinton American Legion Post 259. The current Scoutmaster and Committee Chair have both indicated that they will step down from their leadership positions at year’s end. In order for the troop to recharter (renew annual membership) the troop must have a Scoutmaster and Committee Chair. As the chartering organization we should be involved in the selection/providing adult leadership for the Troop. Troop 1237 has served the youth of Clinton and Upper Marlboro communities for over 26 years. A positive tradition of the Boy Scout organization - Pictured is Troop 544 in Washington, DC receiving their Eagle Scout status on July 31. Scouting, despite its recent challenges, is still a great way to teach boys (and girls) about outdoor adventures, forming friendships, and learning from decent leaders on honor, laws, and integrity. Let’s hope that right-minded, upstanding men in Prince Georges County step up to the plate and volunteer. pg. 6 Message from SAL Adjutant David Hutchinson Friends and Neighbors: The Sons of the American Legion Clinton Squadron 259 will be hosting their 3rd annual Gary “Slimmy” Castleman Memorial Tournament on FRIDAY October 8,2021. We are asking for your help by sponsoring a hole at a $100.00 per sponsorship. For this you will be assigned a hole on the course. A sign will be posted on this hole with your company name, phone number and contact name, identifying your company as the sponsor. In addition, your company name and phone number will be posted in the American Legion Post 259 newsletter as a sponsor or donator. The newsletter is now online @ www.post259.org. We also have requested that our sponsors name be run on the digital marquee in front of the post for the month following the tournament. The proceeds from the annual tournament will help fund the various programs of the S.A.L. Squadron 259. Anyone interested please fill out the form and return it to the following: Clinton American Legion Post 259 9122 Piscataway Road Clinton, Maryland 20735 (Earmarked - S.A.L. Tournament) Any questions please feel free to call the American Legion Post 259 @ 301-868-2550 or David Hutchinson @ 240-508-9872 or email at [email protected]. We will also accept items to give out as door prizes. Foursomes are welcome at an additional cost of $360.00 per foursome. White Plains Golf Course – 9AM shotgun start. Thank You Company Name: ______________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________ Contact Name: ______________________________________________ Phone Number: ___________________ Check #: ___________________ Please make check payable to the American Legion Post 259 (earmarked: S.A.L. Tournament) pg. 7 Sons of the American Legion Squadron 259 Gary “Slimmy” Castleman Memorial Tournament Format: Captain’s Choice Where: White Plains Golf Course 1015 St. Charles Parkway White Plains, MD 301-645-1300 FRIDAY: Oct 8, 2021 9:00 AM Shot Gun Start $360.00 per foursome Includes: “Carts and Green Fee’s” “Beer and sodas on the course” “Food, Can Beer, Can Sodas and Water at the Pavilion after the tournament” “Prizes for 2nd, 3rd and 4th place… Door prizes and Others All proceeds going to: The Various Programs of the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 259 Anyone interested please contact American Legion Post 259 9122 Piscataway Road, Clinton, Maryland 20735 Phone: 301-868-2550 David Hutchinson, Golf Chairman Phone: 240-508-9872 Checks Payable to American Legion Post 259…Memo: SAL Golf -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please pay for foursome all at one time, Thanks Foursome: ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Paid to: __________________________ Date: ____________ Total Paid: _______________ Check # : _____________ pg. 8 pg. 9 BINGO IS BACK!!!! AT CLINTON POST 259!!! Prince Georges Community - COME OUT AND PLAY EVERY FRIDAY BEGINNING @ 7:30 – 9122 Piscataway Road POST MEMBERS - VOLUNTEER FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: BINGO CHAIR TONYA FORD@ (301) 661-6149 pg. 10 “Shrimp Night” Every Wednesday from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Come out and place your order! Menu Shrimp Hush Puppies French Fries -------------------------------------------------------------- SHRIMP & French Fries prices will increase slightly Starting Wednesday, October 6, 2021: Shrimp will be $9.00 & French Fries will be $2.00 pg. 11 UPCOMING EVENTS Clinton Post 259 General Membership Meeting – 27 September 2021 (7:30 pm) District Six Council Meeting – 24 October 2021 – Jameson-Harrison Post 238 (1:00 pm) Clinton Post 259 General Membership Meeting – 25 October 2021 (7:30 pm) Southern Maryland Region Council Meeting – 07 November 2021 – Wheaton Post 268 (1:00 pm) Veteran’s Day – 11 November 2021 Department Executive Committee (DEC) Meeting – 14 November 2021 – Edgewood Service Post 17 (1:00 pm) Clinton Post 259 General Membership Meeting – 22 November 2021 (7:30 pm) Children’s Christmas Party – 12 December 2021 Clinton Post 259 General Membership Meeting/Adult Christmas Party – 18 December 2021 District Six Council Meeting – 23 January 2022 – Harry White Wilmer Post 82 (1:00 pm) Clinton Post 259 General Membership Meeting – 24 January 2022 (7:30 pm) Super Bowl – February 2022 Southern Maryland Region Council Meeting – 13 February 2022 – College Park Post 217 (1:00 pm) Department Executive Committee (DEC) Meeting – 20 February 2022 – Greenbelt Post 136 (1:00 pm) Clinton Post 259 General Membership Meeting – 28 February 2022 (7:30 pm) American Legion Birthday – 15 March 2022 Clinton Post 259 General Membership Meeting – 28 March 2022 (7:30 pm) District Six Council Meeting – 24 April 2022 – Clinton Post 259 (1:00 pm) Clinton Post 259 General Membership Meeting – 25 April 2022 (7:30 pm) Southern Maryland Region Council Meeting – 01 May 2022 – Severn Post 175 (1:00 pm) Department Executive Committee (DEC) Meeting