Commander's Corner

       A Message from Post Commander, Bill Wilkinson

"American Legion Post 10, this is Bill, may I help you?"

Greetings Everyone!

WOW!  June is month number six!  By the end of this month we will be half way through the year.  And it's about thirty weeks until Christmas!

Last week Michelle, my wife, reminded my that I had reported into a new duty station, CGC Eagle, FORTY years ago!  Really?  Forty years?  So time does seem to slip by quickly.

Reminders, Sunday the 14th is Flag Day and yes, there is a ceremony starting at 6 pm.  Please plan on attending and bring your friends and neighbors too!

Saturday, the 20th will be PALS dinner from 4 - 6 pm.  It's a Taco Bar.

Sunday, the 21st is Father's Day.  A day to remember and thank your Dad.

The next week, starting on Wednesday the 24th, is the Department of Oregon State Convention.  The Post 10 Family will be well represented with delegates from the Post, Auxiliary, Sons and Riders.  The Riders will also be delivering their collection of teddy bears and other stuffed animals to Newport on Saturday.  Have you donated a teddy bear yet?

Speaking about the conventions, it has been decided to close the Post from Thursday the 25th thru Saturday the 27th.  Most of the Club volunteers (the ones who cook your breakfast), will be in Lincoln City at the convention.

For planning purposes, yes, there will be a Flag Day ceremony on June 14th at 6 pm.  Please plan on attending.  The State Convention is June 24 - 27 and so I will be out of the office that week.

I've asked before, gotten no responses, but what can we, the Post 10 Family do to get more attendance at the meetings and events?  We really would like to hear from you on this!

Once again, I would like to thank all the Volunteers that keep this Post running!  Thank you.  You are truly appreciated!

Respectfully,

Bill Wilkinson

Volunteering is the selfless act of dedicating one's time, skills, and energy to support a cause or organization without any financial gain. It involves individuals or groups freely giving their time and labor, often for community service, and can include various activities such as helping at events or working with charities.