Salvo - February 2020
Original Document (with images)
COMMANDERS CORNER
As we enter the new year of 2020, our membership is now over 90% of our department goal. Thank you so much to those of you who have continued to support our post and the Legion, and I hope those who have not renewed yet, will do so at their earliest opportunity. We need you and we are here for you! We are still looking for a candidate to take leadership of the post. I have enjoyed leading the post for several years, but it is time for me to pass the baton in the next year or two. Now is the time to step up and bring new ideas and energy to continue our programs and events. Randy Reid, as third Vice Commander, has volunteered to assist with “training” and transition. I look forward to hearing from you. The Crab Feed is sold out and we have a great assortment of donations for the auctions and raffle!!
Eric, Commander
UPCOMING EVENTS
**** Every Saturday 9 to 12.... Coffee at the Vets Hall ****
January 18th, Saturday.... Board/Officer Meeting, 8:30 am
January 25th, Saturday…. Crab Feed Dinner/Fundraiser at VMB, 5:00 pm
February 5th, Wednesday…. Regular lunch meeting with speaker, 12:00 pm
February 15th, Saturday.... Board/Officer Meeting, 8:30 am
March 4th, Wednesday.... Regular lunch meeting with speaker, 12:00 pm
March 14th, Saturday…. VMB Corn Beef & Cabbage Dinner, 5:00 pm
March 21st, Saturday.... Board/Officer Meeting, 8:30 am
March 29th, Sunday…. District 9/Post 246 Chili-cookoff at VMB, 2:00 pm
April 1st, Wednesday.... Regular lunch meeting with speaker, 12:00 pm
April 18th, Saturday.... Board/Officer Meeting, 8:30 am
May 6th, Wednesday.... Regular lunch meeting with speaker, 12:00 pm
Nominations for 2020-21 Officers and Executive Board
May 16th, Saturday.... Board/Officer Meeting, 8:30 am
May 25th, Monday…. VNVDV Memorial Day Remembrance, 10:30 am, Oak Hill Park, Danville
May 31st, Sunday…. High School Swearing-in Ceremony, 1:00 pm, at VMB
June 3rd, Wednesday.... Regular lunch meeting with speaker, 12:00 pm
Election of 2020-21 Officers and Executive Board
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, downtown Danville
FEBRUARY MEETING SPEAKER
Our speaker in February is Chief Paige Meyer who joined the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District on March 18, 2013. He currently serves as a Board Member for the East Bay Regional Communications System Authority, an honorary board member of the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce, a board member and secretary for Leadership San Ramon Valley, on the Police and Fire Fallen Heroes scholarship committee, a Honorary Airforce Commander with Travis Airforce Base and is an active member of the Contra Costa County Executive Fire Chiefs, serving as current President of both the Executive Chiefs and County chiefs. Prior to being hired by the SRVFPD, Chief Meyer began his career over 25 years ago, as a volunteer Firefighter and later as a Public Safety Officer, with the City of Sunnyvale. He then served at the City of Vallejo Fire Department, holding the positions of Firefighter, Engineer, Captain, Battalion Chief and Fire Chief. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Administration from California State University at Chico as well as a Fire Science degree.
DORIS SIDWELL
Since Doris’s passing, we have asked about how to pay our respects. Doris’s granddaughter has indicated, in lieu of flowers or cards, that you donate to the Veterans Remembrance Committee, a bay area veterans’ group to foster public remembrance for the men and women who have served our country. Doris was involved with the committee for many years. Make checks to "Veterans Remembrance Committee", note remembrance of Doris Sidwell. The address is: Veterans Remembrance Committee
4444 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94601
OTHER EVENTS (2020)
Sunday, 2 Feb, 1:00 pm – Vietnam Vets of Diablo Valley Crab Feed Dinner and Fundraiser. See flyer on our website.
Saturday, 8 Feb, 5:00 pm – District 9 Crab Feed Dinner (call me for details)
Saturday, 14 March, 5:00 pm – Veterans Memorial Building Corn Beef and Cabbage Dinner and Fundraiser. See flyer on our website.
DISTRICT 9 / POST 246 CHILI COOK-OFF
Our Post is hosting a Chili Cook-off at the Veterans Memorial Building, Danville, CA from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Sunday, March 29, 2020 to raise funds for the District 9 student veteran fund to support student veteran activities at colleges in District 9 and to pay their American Legion membership dues. You are invited to enter and serve up your favorite chili recipe as Chili Cook-off participants. You will need to provide a crock pot or similar appliance to keep their chili warm and an electrical extension cord. You are welcome to provide additional condiments to enhance their chili. Prizes will be awarded for the best chili! Not a chef, come anyway and sample/vote for your favorite entry.
Preliminary plans for ticket costs follow (subject to change):
1) Chili Cookoff entrants: FREE
2) American Legion (including Auxiliary) members and other Veteran Service
Organization Members: $25 per person
3) Student Veterans attending community colleges in Contra Costa County and
Saint Mary’s College: Free
4) General Public: $30 per person
5) Children 12 years of age and younger: $5 per person
6) Additional Tastings: $10 for four tastings.
7) Beverage Coupons: To Be Determined
American Legion and other VSO members, and student veterans will receive tickets for ten tastings and a coupon for a beverage (i.e., beer, wine, soft drink, or water). Children will receive a ticket for a hot dog and a coupon for a beverage (i.e., soft drink or water). Cookoff Entrants should confirm their participation no later than 29 February 2020 to Mark Heinemann or Randy Reid. If you need further information about the details of the Chili Cook-off, please contact Mark Heinemann or Randy Reid.
BUDDY CALLS
We are continuing to contacting many of you who we don’t see very often. We are do so for three simple reasons; 1) we want to know how you are doing, what you are doing, and if we can help, 2) we want to make sure your current contact information (address, phone number, email address, etc.) is correct, and 3) What would you like to see for a meeting or event. We are open to any suggestions.
PROTOCOL NOTE
Usage of The American Legion Cap, Emblem, Facilities, and Political Donations. In this election year, providing the following information is advisable: “The Legion cap is considered the official Legion uniform. It is not an individual Legion member’s decision on the appropriate usage of the cap and emblem. If attending a political event (of any kind: meeting, political pictures, town hall, etc.), the American Legion cap, or any clothing, pin, cap, ball cap, etc., with the American Legion emblem visible, should be removed so as not to imply endorsement by the American Legion.”
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
"For it is in giving that we receive."
Francis of Assisi
