Salvo - May 2020
Original Document (with images)
COMMANDERS CORNER
I start with the same comment from last month - I hope this SALVO finds you all well, hunkered down, staying safe. But there is no reason to panic; follow CDC guidelines and only go out for necessities, like grocery. To say the least, wash your hands often, go out as little as possible, and practice social distancing. It is the least we can do as our part to get through this pandemic. As I indicated last month, we have canceled our regular meeting for May, and I will keep you posted on June. Don’t forget to support Danville restaurants and businesses through online orders and curbside pickup. We are continuing our Buddy Call program, but still unable to reach some of you. We just want to make sure you are okay and let you know we can help if you need it. And do let us know if we have your correct contact information. One last appeal before your membership expires, I am asking you to please continue to support the Legion and our post and renew your membership. I would like to welcome the following new members to our post: Lawrence Moser, Chris McCotter, John Thios, and James Wahleithner, all transferring from Post 1000.
Eric, Commander
UPCOMING EVENTS
**** Every Saturday 9 to 12.... Coffee at the Vets Hall **** CANCELED
May 3rd, Sunday…. Marine Corps League Det 942 Mexican Dinner CANCELED
May 6th, Wednesday.... Regular lunch meeting with speaker, 12:00 pm CANCELED
Nominations for 2020-21 Officers and Executive Board (via email)
May 16th, Saturday.... Board/Officer Meeting, 8:30 am ZOOM Conference
May 16th, Saturday…. Phillips 66 Walk of Honor, Crockett, CA CANCELED
May 24th & 25th Sunday/Monday…. San Ramon Art & Wine Festival CANCELED
May 25th, Monday…. VNVDV Memorial Day Remembrance, 10:30 am, Oak Hill Park, Danville
May 31st, Sunday…. High School Swearing-in Ceremony CANCELED
June 3rd, Wednesday.... Regular lunch meeting with speaker, 12:00 pm TBD
Election of 2020-21 Officers and Executive Board
June 14th, Sunday…. Danville Summer Fest CANCELED
June 20th, Saturday…. Board/Officer Meeting, 8:30 am
July 1st, Wednesday…. Regular lunch meeting with speaker, 12:00 pm
Installation of Officers and Executive Board
July 4th, Saturday…. Danville 4th of July parade, 9:00 am TBD
August 27th-30th, Thursday to Sunday…. 2020 East Bay Standdown CANCELED
MAY MEETING SPEAKER
No regular meeting in May and no speaker. Again, this is a great time to complete
the Basic Training Course for all members. It is the American Legion's official training program for officers, members, Legion College applicants and those who simply want to expand their knowledge of the nation's largest veterans service organization. It is available online at https://www.legion.org/alei. Let me know when you complete the course. I am now 50% done.
OFFICER NOMINATIONS
Nominations for 2020-2021 officers will are due in at our May meeting. But since we will have not a face to face meeting we will open and close nominations via an online process with connection information to be sent out by email. Nominations will be made for Commander, Vice Commanders, and three executive committee members in line with Department recommended post Bylaws.
BOYS & GIRLS STATE PROGRAMS
Boys and Girls State events in June have been canceled. Registration fees have been returned to the post. Each Boys State delegate will receive a Certificate of Selection and a Boys State pin. Status of Girls State ambassadors is still to be determined. The Executive Board voted to pay Boys and Girls State Alumni Association dues ($25 each) for our participants as recognition of their selection.
STUDENT VETERAN OUTREACH
Activities to engage with Student Veteran organizations at the three Contra Costa Community Colleges and Saint Mary's College were suspended when these colleges ceased on-campus classes in March. District 9 and Post 246 will resume engagement with Student Veterans at the start of the Fall 2020 semester.
CHILI COOK-OFF
Post 246 has postponed hosting the District 9 Chili Cook-off in compliance with Contra Costa County Health Services due to Covid-19. Post 246 plans to hold the event during September - October 2020 if conditions permit. Purchased tickets remain valid for this event at a future date. Funds from ticket sales and donations, less the cost of the beer and wine license, were sent to District 9 for deposit into the Student Veteran account. Thank you to all ticket purchasers for this agreement.
EAST BAY STAND DOWN
Diablo Valley Veterans Foundation (DVVF) cancelled the East Bay Stand Down due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Post 246 advised DVVF to contribute the $500 donation from Post 246 to non-profit organizations which assist at-risk veterans.
LESSON ABOUT THE WAY WE TREAT PEOPLE
3 - Third Important Lesson - Always remember those who serve. In the days when an ice cream sundae cost much less, a 10-year-old boy entered a hotel coffee shop and sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in front of him. "How much is an ice cream sundae?" he asked. "Fifty cents," replied the waitress. The little boy pulled his hand out of his pocket and studied the coins in it. "Well, how much is a plain dish of ice cream?" he inquired. By now more people were waiting for a table and the waitress was growing impatient. "Thirty-five cents," she brusquely replied. The little boy again counted his coins. "I'll have the plain ice cream," he said. The waitress brought the ice cream, put the bill on the table and walked away. The boy finished the ice cream, paid the cashier and left. When the waitress came back, she began to cry as she wiped down the table. There, placed neatly beside the empty dish, were two nickels and five pennies. You see, he couldn't have the sundae, because he had to have enough left to leave her a tip.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
“What you are will show in what you do.”
Thomas Edison
