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American Legion Post 318 1000 Savanna Club Blvd Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952 Daryl Bowie, Commander Phone: 772-878-0655 Fax: 772-878-0625 The Post Messenger The American Legion Post 318 1000 Savanna Club Blvd. Port Saint Lucie, FL. 34952-3347 August - 2020 Visit us at our website: www.americanlegion318fl.org Wendell Baughey, Editor Post 318 Newsletter [email protected] It’s not the price you pay for your membership, it’s the price you have already paid to be eligible. Member NALPA & FALPA Issue No. 322 The Post Messenger is published monthly by American Legion Post 318, 1000 Savanna Club Blvd, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952 ~ In Memory Of ~ May 2020 John Santella by Patti Straub June 2025 Donald Erb POW-WW11 by Val & Teresa Macor July 2020 Ken Baker by Kay & Bonnie Baker Edward “Hagie” Hagan by Carole Hagan May September 2020 Mel Brown by Gabe, Lon & Larry Davis December 2020 Geraldine Malaband by Philip DelToro Burton T. McInerney by Rose Mary McInerney March 2021 Dick Boulette, Dennis Cush, Roy Gulbrandsen, Bill Yeager, Garin Salisbury, Conrad Tutelo by Post 318 Honor Guard June 2021 William Gass by Donna Gass April 2022 Al Nalbandian by Shirley Nalbandian August 2021 Bill Yeager by Capt. Sal Bagnara of the Viking Princess March 2024 Moose Horan by Lee Caldwell October 2026 Ed Black & Steve Wisor by S.A.L. Post 318 O ~ The name of a loved one or friend can be added to the “In Memory Of” for only $15.00 a year ~ Commander’s Message Hello Legion Family This past month has been like a roller coaster ride at the Post. The State of Florida allowed all private clubs, Veterans Organizations, and Social Organizations to re-open for business. After two weeks they said we had to close. Then 4 days later they said we could open. The American Legion Department of Florida continues to lobby the State to recognize that American Legions should not be classified as a "Bar" status in their classifications. We are a Private Veterans Membership organization that sells food, like restaurants, to our members and therefore should not be treated just as a Bar. We met with our State Commander who is working with his staff and State Lobbyists to get our descriptions changed. To get the newsletter to our members in an appropriate time, we have to write our articles in the middle of the previous month so, as you are reading this I hope the Post is back to normal. As I mentioned last month, our State Commander, Rick Johnson, came to our Post and presented us with the "Wilson Timmons" Award for the"Best All Around Post" in the State of Florida. He also presented Matt Dunleavy, our Post Service Officer, the Award for "Best Service Officer" for the State of Florida. He also presented David Width, the "Runner-up Award for Sergeant of Arms" for the State of Florida. The Commander emphasized how proud the Department was of the job Post 318 has done over the years and how other Posts want to model their success after ours. We are very proud of that statement. Membership renewals are now coming in. If you have not renewed yours yet, please take the time to send it in. We need all the members we can get. Membership is the key to any post success. This month I would like to make Fran Romano our "Member of the Month". She has really helped me and the Post try to keep things in place and going forward with all of the State Mandates. Thank You, Fran, for all that you do. During this pandemic, I hope all are doing well and their health is good. Be safe and pray this ends soon. God bless you all and God bless the U.S.A. Daryl Bowie, Commander NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID FORT PIERCE, FL. PERMIT No. 499
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American Legion Post 318 1000 Savanna Club Blvd Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
Daryl Bowie, Commander Phone: 772-878-0655 Fax: 772-878-0625
The Post Messenger The American Legion Post 318
1000 Savanna Club Blvd. Port Saint Lucie, FL. 34952-3347
August - 2020 Visit us at our website:
www.americanlegion318fl.org
Wendell Baughey, Editor Post 318 Newsletter [email protected]
It’s not the price you pay for your membership, it’s the price you have already paid to be eligible. Member NALPA & FALPA Issue No. 322
The Post Messenger is published monthly by American Legion Post 318, 1000 Savanna Club Blvd, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34952
~ In Memory Of ~
May 2020 John Santella by Patti Straub
June 2025Donald Erb POW-WW11
by Val & Teresa Macor
July 2020 Ken Baker
by Kay & Bonnie Baker
Edward “Hagie” Hagan by Carole Hagan May
September 2020 Mel Brown
by Gabe, Lon & Larry Davis
December 2020 Geraldine Malaband by
Philip DelToro
Burton T. McInerneyby Rose Mary McInerney
March 2021 Dick Boulette, Dennis
Cush, Roy Gulbrandsen, Bill Yeager, Garin
Salisbury, Conrad Tutelo by
Post 318 Honor Guard
June 2021 William Gass
by Donna Gass
April 2022 Al Nalbandian
by Shirley Nalbandian
August 2021 Bill Yeager
by Capt. Sal Bagnara of the Viking Princess
March 2024 Moose Horan by Lee Caldwell
October 2026 Ed Black & Steve Wisor
by S.A.L. Post 318
O~ The name of a loved one or friend can be added to the “In Memory Of” for only $15.00 a year ~
Commander’s Message Hello Legion Family
This past month has been like a roller coaster ride at the Post. The State of Florida allowed all private clubs, Veterans Organizations, and Social Organizations to re-open for business. After two weeks they said we had to close. Then 4 days later they said we could open. The American Legion Department of Florida continues to lobby the State to recognize that American Legions should not be classified as a "Bar" status in their classifications. We are a Private Veterans Membership organization that sells food, like restaurants, to our members and therefore should not be treated just as a Bar. We met with our State Commander who is working with his staff and State Lobbyists to get our descriptions changed. To get the newsletter to our members in an appropriate time, we have to write our articles in the middle of the previous month so, as you are reading this I hope the Post is back to normal.
As I mentioned last month, our State Commander, Rick Johnson, came to our Post and presented us with the "Wilson Timmons" Award for the"Best All Around Post" in the State of Florida. He also presented Matt Dunleavy, our Post Service Officer, the Award for "Best Service Officer" for the State of Florida. He also presented David Width, the "Runner-up Award for Sergeant of Arms" for the State of Florida. The Commander emphasized how proud the Department was of the job Post 318 has done over the years and how other Posts want to model their success after ours. We are very proud of that statement.
Membership renewals are now coming in. If you have not renewed yours yet, please take the time to send it in. We need all the members we can get. Membership is the key to any post success.
This month I would like to make Fran Romano our "Member of the Month". She has really helped me and the Post try to keep things in place and going forward with all of the State Mandates. Thank You, Fran, for all that you do.
During this pandemic, I hope all are doing well and their health is good. Be safe and pray this ends soon. God bless you all and God bless the U.S.A.
Daryl Bowie, Commander
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID FORT PIERCE, FL.
PERMIT No. 499
Auxiliary Chaplain Hoping all our members are remaining healthy and safe and following social distancing and proper hygiene (washing your hands). I still am not able to visit people but keep me aware of any sick member and I can send a card or make a call and cheer them up. Remember, a smile or kind word goes a long way. As God gives us opportunities, we can extend grace and show compassion with a greater touch.
For God and Country, Karen Fox-Patterson, Auxiliary Chaplain – Unit 318 772-418-1515
Auxiliary ReportHello Ladies,
Here we are in August already. Hope you are doing well and following the guidelines. It's time to renew your 2021 dues. Be an early bird if you renew by October 31st, $35.00 payable to American Legion Auxiliary Unit 318. This year we will be donating monetary gifts to the schools we support every year for supplies. Drop off your donation at the Post and it will be forwarded to the Auxiliary. Thank you. Our next meeting is August 15th at 10:30am.For God and Country, Sue Pfohl, President 708-369-5446
Service Officer Report
The VA is making changes to the way veterans and eligible beneficiaries submit reimbursement claims for traveling to receive medical care. Currently, the VA will reimburse the following groups for traveling to receive medical care at a VA facility or a VA-approved private facility:
1. Veterans with service-connected disabilitiesrated at 30% or more
2. Veterans traveling for treatment of a service-connected condition
3. Veterans receiving a VA pension4. Veterans traveling for scheduling compensation
or pension examinations5. Veterans whose income does not exceed the
maximum VA pension rate Veterans in the above categories, and some traveling companions, may be reimbursed 41.5 cents per mile for qualifying travel but can change annually based on inflation. There is a deductible amount of $3 for a one way trip or $6 for a round trip with a maximum of $18 per calendar month. That means if you have a 20 mile round-trip to reach your VA appointments you would be reimbursed $2.30 ($8.30 for the 20 miles minus the $6 deductible). Tolls, parking, and the cost of public transportation are also reimbursed. Veterans who must travel with an attendant may also be reimbursed for their companion's travel in certain circumstances Currently, those seeking reimbursement for medical travel must file their claims using a paper form or specially designated kiosks at VA medical centers. After the on-line filing mode is made available, the kiosks will be phased out. Hard-copy claims may still be used. By the end of November, the VA electronic travel claim program should be available nationwide. Eligible veterans and beneficiaries will be able to visit VA's website, AccessVA, to file their claims. The new program will be known as the Beneficiary Travel Self-Service System or BTSSS. The new program promises to speed payments and cut down on errors that occur when using paper travel claims.
Matt Dunleavy, Post 318 Service Officer
I hope everyone is staying healthy and safe. It's nice to see cars and members at the Post after being closed for such a long time. The Riders had their first meeting since March od July 4th. Our elections were held and the Board remains the same. We had a good turnout, 20, considering the pandemic. Last month I was able to meet a disabled veteran at the Motor vehicle office and pay for his registration and plates. He asked that I thank the American Legion members. We also had the privilege of doing a 90th birthday Ride-By for a Korean War veteran to acknowledge his birthday and his service to our great country.For the Cause, Not the Applause, Our "Wheelbarrow of Cheer" is on display at the Post. It is really loaded with top shelf items. Tickets are one for $5 or three for $10. Please support our causes. Wednesday Night Dinners have resumed. Our dinner is the fourth Wednesday of each month. We feature Chicken Parm or Francaise with salad, bread, and dessert for $9. Thank you.
For the Cause, Not the Applause,John Fiorelli, Rider Director
2nd Vice Report As we continue to consider the wellbeing and
safety of our members we will slowly provide more activities as circumstances improve. At this time we are offering daily lunches from 11:30am to 3pm and Sunday
breakfasts from 8:30 to 11am. Future activities will be posted on the board outside as they can safely be added.
Roger Royer, 2nd Vice Commander
The American Legion Post 318 August 2020
Hoping all of our members are healthy and safe during these trying times. Even though I have had some health issues myself, I am still trying to get the Chaplain notes in the newsletter, with a little assistance. Member Eugene "Gino" Insogna has gone to Post Everlasting. Pray for the family. The best way to get something done is to begin.For God and Country,Butch Bates, Post Chaplain 772-579-8650
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11:30 - 3Enjoy Nascar and
Baseball
Tuesday Taco Special11:30 - 3
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AMERICAN LEGION POST 318 DUES RENEWAL 2021
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American LegionAuxiliary Unit 318
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Come and Enjoy Breakfast Sunday from
8:30 - 11:00am Sunday from 9 - Noon
Enjoy aBlood Mary or
Screwdriver for $2.00
On July 1st, 2020, we started our early-bird membership for 2021. As most of you know this is very important to our post. With the closing of the post, we still had to pay our bills. The renewals are our only means to keep our post going until we are allowed to reopen. Please send in your renewals in as soon as possible. Below is a renewal form. Please be sure to include your current address, phone number, and e-mail address and which organization. This ensures we have the correct information of our members as some members have moved, made changes in their phone number or transfered to another post. By the time this is sent we will hopefully be back to some kind of normal. Stay Safe and Healthy!
Martin Motherway,First Vice Commander
Be Sure and Check the Sign In Front of the Post
For Any Changes and Updatesto Activities!
Labor Day BBQSunday, September 6, 2020 1 - 3pm
Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Fried ChickenBaked Beans, Potato Salad, & Dessert $10.00
Jimbo 2 - 6
American Legion Post 318Kentucky Derby Day
Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 1pmMenu Specials Include:
Meatball Sub - $6 12 Wings - $10 Roast Beef French Dip - $7
Prize for Best Hat - 3pmPlace Your Bets on the Legion Horse Racing Games - 1-3pm
Wheel Barrow of Cheer
Riders & Legion Raffle
September 26, 2020
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Kitchen Open 11:30 - 7
Riders Meeting 9:30am
Spaghetti & Meatballs - $8.00and Open Menu
29 Kitchen Open 11:30 - 7
Stuffed Peppers $8.00and Open Menu
3 Kitchen Open 11:30 - 3
Marine Corp League - 7pm
6 Kitchen Open 11:30 - 32 Breakfast 8:30 - 11 AM 9 - Noon $2 Bloodies/ Screwdrivers
Kitchen Open 11:30AM - 3 Special Sports Menu
Nascar & Baseball
5 Kitchen Open 11:30 - 2
Dinner 4 - 7 PM Stuffed Peppers- $9.00
7 Kitchen Open 11:30 -7
Red Shirt Friday
Fish Fry 4 - 7 PM
8 Kitchen Open 11:30 - 7
Legion E-Board - 9 AM
General Meeting - 10:30 AM
Salisbury Steak $8.00 and Open Menu
10 Kitchen Open 11:30 - 3
SAL Meeting 6:30
12 Kitchen Open 11:30 - 2
Dinner 4 - 7 PM Lasagna - $9.00
15 Kitchen Open 11:30 - 7
Auxiliary E-Board - 9:30am
Regular Meeting - 10:30am
Chicken Cordon Bleu - $8.00And Open Menu
13 Kitchen Open 11:30 - 39 Breakfast 8:30 - 11 AM 9 - Noon $2 Bloodies/ Screwdrivers
Kitchen Open 11:30AM -3 Special Sports Menu
Nascar & Baseball
14 Kitchen Open 11:30 - 7
Fish Fry 4- 7 PM
16 Breakfast 8:30 - 11 AM 9 - Noon $2 Bloodies/ Screwdrivers
Kitchen Open 11:30AM - 3 Special Sports Menu
Nascar & Baseball
17 Kitchen Open 11:30 - 3 18 Kitchen Open 11:30 - 3 Taco Tuesday Special
Service Officer 1 - 4pm
19 Kitchen Open 11:30 - 2
Dinner 4 - 7 PM Beef Tips over Noodles - $9.00
20 Kitchen Open 11:30 - 3 21 Kitchen Open 11:30 - 7
Fish Fry 4 - 7 PM
22 Kitchen Open 11:30 - 7
Seafood Fra Diavolo over Spaghetti $10.00 and Open Menu
American Legion 318 Calendar of Events ~ August 2020
24/31 Kitchen Open 11:30 - 3
10 - 13 Club - 7:30 (24th)
23/30 Breakfast 8:30 - 11 AM9 - Noon $2 Bloodies/ Screwdrivers Kitchen Open 11:30am - 3 Special Sports Menu
Nascar & Baseball
26 Kitchen Open 11:30 - 2
Dinner 4 - 7 PM Chicken Francaise or Chicken Parmesan - $9.00
27 Kitchen Open 11:30 - 3 25 Kitchen Open 11:30 - 3 Taco Tuesday Special
Service Officer 1 - 4pm
Honor Guard - 6PM
11 Kitchen Open 11:30 - 3
Taco Tuesday Special
Service Officer 1- 4 PM
Honor Guard - 6PM
4 Kitchen Open 11:30 - 3 Taco Tuesday Special
Service Officer 1 - 4pm
House Committee - 3:45pm
28 Kitchen Open 11:30 - 7
Fish Fry 4 - 7 PM
Schedule and Activities Subject to Change. Check the Sign Often for Updates!
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