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• DAV Chapter 144
• LaBelle Veteran's Memorial Park

Commander's Corner

I hope that everyone had a good month especially Memorial Day weekend. The Memorial Day Ceremony at Fort Denaud Cemetery was well attended and well represented.

American Legion Post 130 along with American Legion Auxiliary Unit 130 were joined by: The VFW 10100, VFW 10100 Ladies Auxiliary, The Disabled American Veterans Chapter 144 and The City of LaBelle Mayor, Paul Puletti. Representatives of all these organizations spoke on behalf of the many sacrifices Veterans have made to preserve our freedoms. Mr. Carl Sharp gave a special dedication to the American Flag which adorned the graves of our fallen comrades. Thanks to all of you that helped place the flags on the gravesites on the Saturday May 29th; special thanks to the 4H Youth Club for their help.

On the business side of things the post held its Election of new Officers at the last General Meeting on May 20th, 2010. Thanks to all that attend the meetings and all of you that support the Post. We need your help and we can't do it without you.

Remember the General Meeting is at 7pm on the third Thursday of the month. All Legion members are welcome.

Your newly elected officers for 2010/2011 are:

• Executive Board - Ron Costa
• Executive Board - Greg Sorensen
• Executive Board - Bob Schall
• Historian - Steve Williams
• Chaplain - Herb Zoellner
• Sgt At Arms - John Schall
• Finance Officer - Bill Wingard
• 3rd Vice Commander - Robert Flipse
• 2nd Vice Commander - Walter Sinkovic
• 1st Vice Commander - Bill Davis
• Commander - Tony Alvarez

For God and Country
Tony Alvarez, Commander Post 130

From the Post Adjutant

At each general meeting of the American Legion, we recite the preamble of the American Legion's Constitution. Part of that recitation includes our pledge to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America, to maintain law and order, to foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism, to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation and to promote peace and good-will on earth.

Additionally, we honor those unsung heroes of our lives, including the paid and volunteer law officers, firefighters, EMTs and paramedics who selflessly give of themselves every day to help ensure our health, safety and freedom.

To this end, we continue to volunteer at our Post and carry on the service to our nation which began when we were on active duty.

Congratulations to our new slate of officers. We're all looking forward to another great year at Post 130.

For God and Country,
Carl Pretz, Adjutant.

Calendar for June 2010

From the Auxiliary

Greetings,

Well, our yard sale was a great success thanks to all of you that donated items, set-up, priced and sold goods the day of the event.

Congratulations to all the new incoming officers in July:

• President-Sharon Leventhal
• 1st Vice-President - Nicole Erdy
• 2nd Vice-President - Linda Teasley
• Treasurer - Joyce Drawdy
• Chaplain - Phyllis Moody
• Sgt. At Arms - Diane Orr
• Executive Committee - Ann Schall
• Executive Committee - Benita (Pudge)Lehman
• Executive Committee - Diane Davis
• Executive Committee - Candy Alvarez

A special thanks to the 4H Club and all the Veteran Organizations Volunteers and individuals in the community for all their help with the flags for Memorial Weekend.

Don't forget Constitutional Conference for the Auxiliary at Post #323 Lehigh Acres on Sunday June 6, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. Also Department Convention starts June 24, 2010.

What a great year we had this year - I'm proud to be President of this organization.

God Bless our Veterans.

Candy Alvarez
President Unit 130

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Lounge Report

Thanks to all who support our Lounge. During the lean summer months, it is wonderful to see such good participation for our weekly entertainment. There's always something going on at Post 130 on Fridays and Saturdays - check the calendar for the entertainment schedule.

Our hearts and prayers go out to Lara for a speedy and complete recovery.

Your Bartenders

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American Legion Riders

I'm honored to be serving a second term as Director of the American Legion Riders, Chapter 130. Our Chapter has done some incredibly wonderful things to help veterans and their families, and we will continue to do just that.

In conjunction with our brothers and sisters in Lehigh Acres, N. Ft. Myers, Cape Coral and Bonita Springs, we've raised over $3,000 for the American Legion Legacy Scholarship alone. Our Chapter has created a new scholarship for veterans attending Edison College; this scholarship is in addition to the two we provide for local children of veteran families who are entering college.

This has been a great year and as we enter our 8th year, I'm quite certain we'll continue to support our vets, our Post and our nation

Your incoming officers for the 2010/2011 year are:

• Director - Ray Leventhal
• Assistant Director - Tom McCuiston
• Secretary - Sharon Miller
• Treasurer - Sharon Leventhal
• Sgt. At. Arms - Tina McCuiston
• Run Coordinator - Greg Sorensen

For God and Country,
Ray 'Bouncer' Leventhal, Director
American Legion Riders
Florida Chapter 130

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Sons of the American Legion

SAL Squadron 130 is pleased to present the new officers for the 2010/2011 year:

• Commander - Bob Mims
• 1st Vice Commander - Steve White
• 2nd Vice Commander - Ray Leventhal
• Finance Officer - Randy White
• Chaplain - Matt White
• Sgt. At Arms - Ray Leventhal

We're all looking forward to a great year.

God Bless
Ray Leventhal, incoming 2nd Vice Commander
Squadron 130

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From the Chaplain

Hello everyone,

Congratulations to all the incoming officers. It is through their leadership and the time and effort of all our members that this Post is able to carry on such good works.

Post 130 Chaplain

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DAV Chapter 144

The DAV's Hendry County Veterans transportation program is designed to assist veterans with their travel needs to VA Medical Facilities. Veterans utilizing the service must be capable of boarding and departing the van without the driver/s aid. If you would like to utilize the DAV Van Program, please make arrangements in advance by calling DAV Chapter 144 in Labelle Florida (863) 612-0300 Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 7:00pm or 4:00pm to 6:00pm on Sundays.

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LaBelle Veteran's Memorial Park

Etch your name in LaBelle History. The LaBelle Veteran's Memorial Park needs your support. Custom engraved bricks are available — Brick order forms are available at the Post, or you can download one from http://www.legionpost130.org/brick.pdf. Stop by the Post for more information.

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