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Hillsboro Legion Legends

Unit 6 Post 6

(503) 648-7191 285 W. Main St. Hillsboro, OR 97123 http://hillsboropost6.org/

Squadron 6

EVENTS

Nov 4 Auxiliary Poppy Sales @ Cornelius WalMart 10:00AM-4:00PM

Hamburger/HotDog/Bingo night 6:00 PM

Nov 7 E-board 6:00PM

Nov 9 Forest Grove HS Veterans Day Program 9:15AM

Nov 11 VETERANS DAY

Veteran’s Circle @ Wash.Co. Fairgrounds 11:00AM

Procession to Cornelius 12:00PM

Ceremony @ Cornelius Veteran’s Monument 1:00PM

Hot Dogs @ Post 6 2:30PM

Nov 14 Potluck 6:00PM

Guest Speaker 7:00PM

Meetings 7:30PM

Nov 18 Early Bird dinner (RSVP) 6:00PM

Nov 24 VA Hospital Gift shop set-up 10:00AM - 2:PM

Nov 25 VA Hospital Gift shop Opening Ceremony 11:00AM

Nov 27-30 VA Hospital Gift shop Open 10:00AM-4:00PM

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Dec 1 or 8 Deliver Christmas gifts @ VA Hospital (Time and Date TBD)

Dec 16 Ham Dinner-Invite friends and Vets; $2.50/meal; Sign up @ post by Dec 14;

(limited to 70 dinners)

Jan 27 Annual Crab Feed (limited to 80 dinners)

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COMMANDER’S MESSAGE

November already, a time to remember our Comrades and their

service to our Nation, those that went before and sacrificed for us, each

one. We show respect by honoring them, and giving thanks for our

Freedom, Justice, and Democracy. We show respect by living the

declarations of the constitution and the laws of the land, and pledging

allegiance to our flag and Nation.

I want to thank all members of Hillsboro Post 6. Some have just

joined, some have committed to lifetime membership! Thank You!

All are welcome to participate in the Veteran’s Day activities. At the regular November

meeting we’ll be getting a “New Shot” of obligation to the community.

This month’s question: During your military service what habit did you start and are

still doing?

Bob Gnos- Commander

CHAPLAINS CORNER

After a long and unusually hot summer, fall has finally arrived and with it the return of a bit of refreshing rain. After spending a week in Southern Cal-ifornia last month, where it was in the high 80's and low 90's, returning home to the low to mid 60's was a welcome relief to say the least. October shouldn't be that hot! That said, change is constant whether we like it or not. And if you're not changing, you're not living. All of life is about change and as I grow older I find it seems to get harder to accept it, much less enjoy it. Still I wouldn't have it any other way. I certainly wouldn't want my children or grandchildren to never grow up. It is a blessing and a joy to watch them grow and mature as they change. There's an old hymn I love entitled “Abide With Me”. One of the verses in it says this: “Swift to it's close ebbs out life's little day. Earth's joys grow dim, it's glories pass away. Change and decay in all around I see; Oh Thou Who changest not, abide with me”. What a blessing to know that our Creator is always near and no matter what the change or challenge we're facing we can call on Him for comfort and help because He Never Changes. At the Post, we are gearing up for a busy Veterans Day. There will be several activities we will be involved in for much of the day. Why not come on down and spend some time with your comrades or meet some new ones. The website has a list of all the activities we'll be participating in. Check it out at : www.hillsboropost6.org May your day be filled with happiness and joy and blessings,

Lynn Hamm-Chaplain

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POST MEMBERSHIP REPORT

November 15th is the 65% membership target date, and as this writing we are at 70%, good work everyone. We still need 63 more members to renew to make our 100% membership goal and there are 100 of you who have not renewed yet. Please get them in ASAP so you will

not keep getting renewal notices. Remember pay before Veteran’s Day and receive a free “Early Bird” dinner at the post.

Rob Liebenow—Membership Chair

Unit 6 Officers 2017-2018

• President - Debra Ashe

• Vice President -Carol Stoeckel

• Treasurer - Linda Liebenow

• Secretary - Joanne Ostlund

Post 6 Officers 2017-2018

• Commander: Bob Gnos

• Vice Commander: Tim Pierce

• Adjutant: David Bogner

• Post Finance Officer: Bill Helmkamp

• Chaplain: Lynn Hamm

• Sergeant-at-Arms: Sheryl Loberger

• E-Board (1 year term): Doug Lund

• E-Board (2 year term): Paul Bedard

• E-Board (3 year term): Mike Marusa

EARLY BIRD DINNER

Join us on November 18 at 6:00pm for a Thanksgiving-style dinner. The dinner is free to all Legion, SAL and Auxiliary members who's dues have been paid for 2018. Family and guests are welcome for $10 each (ask about our family rate).

Hope to see everyone then.

Please RSVP to Linda Liebenow @ 503-826-5877 by November 10.

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Well , Fall is upon us. I hope that all of you have a safe and fun

Halloween.

As for our activities that are planned for November, it will be exciting.

The first Saturday is our last Saturday to have the donation poppies at

Walmart (corner of Cornelius Pass and Baseline in Hillsboro). I would like to take this time to

thank Joanne O. and Lynn H. for stepping up on our first Saturday at Walmart. The second

Saturday will be the 2 Debbies at Walmart. I also would like to thank whoever will be taking

the third and fourth Saturdays because I will be out of town.

The first Saturday is our Hot Dog - Hamburger night along with Bingo. I am not sure

who will be calling Bingo, but I hope that you will have a good time.

November 11, 2017, Is Veterans Day. The same as last year, we will be at the Veterans

Park at the Gateway at 11:00 am and travel to Cornelis to their Veterans Park for their pro-

gram.

To finish up the month, we will be having our Early Bird Dinner for all members who

have paid their dues for 2018. That dinner is your reward for paying your dues early. The din-

ner will be a fantastic turkey dinner with all the goodies. The members that have paid will be

able to bring a guest or two. The price for all persons whose dues are not paid will be $10.00,

payable at the door.

Please call me at (310) 502-3991 anytime for more information. Until next month,

Deb Ashe - Auxiliary President and Poppy Chair

AUXILIARY NEWS

It is our sad duty to report the passing of Sandra Buzzetti on Octo-ber 7, 2017. Sandra was a 10 year member of the Hillsboro Auxilia-ry. She will be sadly missed. Her Memorial Service will be November 11,2017 at 1 pm at the Zion Lutheran Church on 18th and Salmon in Port-land.

Our thoughts go out to her husband, Ron, and the rest of her family. She will be missed by all.

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POST 6 WEB SITE

The Post web site is now officially on line! Please feel free to send me pictures or articles for the newsletter or website. If any member has pictures or insights into Post 6 history, please also send them to me so that we can include them on the website!

http://hillsboropost6.org/

Mike Marusa

mmarusa@yahoo.com

POST MEETING

DRAWING

Sheryl Loberger won the $60.00 drawing by attending the October Post meeting,

Come see what’s up with your Post and maybe you will be the next $60.00 winner!

HAMBURGER/HOT DOG/BINGO

.Saturday Night

November 4, 2017

Food and drink served 6-630PM

10 cent BINGO starts @ 630

*** Please remember, no outside drinks are allowed! ***

Soft drinks in the

lounge for $1.

Burgers and

dogs $2.50

HILLSBORO POST 6 DIRECTORY

285 W. Main Street

Hillsboro, Oregon 97123

Post 6 (503) 648-7191

Leave a message

Chaplain

Lynn Hamm (503) 681-7600

Post 6 Commander

Robert Gnos (503) 647-2937

Auxiliary President

Debra Ashe (310) 502-3991

Vice Commander

Tim Pierce (503) 809-9900

S.A.L. Commander

Rob Liebenow (503) 826-5877

Post Adjutant

Dave Bogner (503) 443-9089

Newsletter Editor/Publisher

Mike Marusa (503) 913-1714

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LOUNGE UPGRADES

Big changes have happened in the lounge area at Hillsboro Post 6. The lounge now has new sheet-rocked walls. The walls have been textured and painted to make the room more inviting.

Plans are in the works to re-do the popcorn ceiling and to replace carpeting.

If you would like to help donate time or funds to this

worthy cause, let us know.

HELP A VETERAN; DONATE AIR MILES!

Veterans who are attending NVCAF for the first time are provided free

airfare courtesy of Hero Miles, a program of Fisher House. Flights are made possible through

frequent flyer miles donations made by individuals. More miles are needed! What a great way

to serve the ALA mission by donating your extra frequent flyer miles to Hero Miles. It’s sim-

ple to do online. Hero Miles works with many airline companies: American, Alaska, Delta,

Frontier, and United; just check the following link to learn how to donate miles. Help veterans

get to NVCAF by donating your miles at this website, or contact the Post Auxiliary for details.

https://fisherhouse.org/programs/hero-miles/how-to-donate-miles/

DONATIONS NEEDED We are looking for donations to fund the replacement of all the windows in the Post

building. Our windows are old and we need to replace them to save energy, which will save us funds on heating and cooling. The estimated cost for replacement is $10,000.00 parts and

labor. If you would like to donate please send a check or money order to: Hillsboro Post No. 6 American Legion

285 W. Main St. Hillsboro, OR 97123

To donate online through PayPal please go to: http://hillsboropost6.org/?page_id=197

Tim Pierce– Vice Commander

HURRICANE AND DISASTER RELIEF

If you are interested in making donations through National Department please use the

website listed below:

https://www.members.legion.org/tal/donatenow#legion-org-header

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Hillsboro Post No. 6 US Postage

285 W. Main Street PAID

Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Permit No. 260

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Please patronize these businesses that have assisted the Post in our endeavors!

Sherwin-Williams Paint

348 NE 10th Avenue

Hillsboro, OR, 97123-4204

(503) 640-2772

The Sign Company

176 NE 3rd Ave.

Hillsboro, OR 97124

(503) 640-6011

The Home Depot

1950 SE Minter Bridge Rd

Hillsboro, OR 97123

(503) 693-9090

A-line Asphalt Maintenance, Inc.

PO Box 873516

Vancouver, WA 98687

(503) 830-6055

Hillsboro Appliance Repair

123 NW Garibaldi St.

Hillsboro, OR 97124

(503) 547-0457

Mike and Debbie’s Produce

2330 NW Cornelius-Schefflin Rd.

Cornelius, OR 97113

(503) 359-4739

Parr Lumber

5600 NW Five Oaks Dr.

Hillsboro, OR 97124

(503) 645-5545

Kuzman Forest Products

427 SW Wood St

Hillsboro, OR 97123

(503) 640-8828