R. V. Van Schoick
American Legion Post 94
AUGUST Newsletter
Up-Coming Meetings and Events
Monthly Membership Meetings (Second Friday)
6:00 pm – Social
6:30 pm – Dinner
7:30 pm – Program
10 August 2018
The program will be at presentation by the City of Lacey Police Department on internet and email security.
14 September 2018
Annual Membership Steak Night and Award Ceremony. Please come and join us. The Post will be making its 1st annual awards for Firefighter, Law Enforcement, EMT, and Volunteer of the Year Awards. Also, the participants in this year’s Boys and Girls State will be talking about their experiences.
12 October 2018
We have requested that one of the County Commissioners come to our meeting and talk to us about what they are doing to support veterans, active duty and their families.
Post and American Legion News
The Post now has a website in addition to its Facebook page. Please check it out at:
http://centennial.legion.org/washington/post94
You can also follow Post activities on Facebook. Check it out and like us to follow events.
Our Facebook page is American Legion Post 94 Lacey Washington.
General Veteran and VA News
It is the season to vote. The political ads are popping up everywhere. The cut-off for the primary is this Tuesday, the 7th. It is important that you vote. Without voting, you don’t have a voice. You served for this right, so please use it and encourage others to vote as well.
If you are receiving disability compensation from the VA and it at 30% or higher, you are eligible for a supplemental rate if you are married or have minor children living with you. See our VSO for assistance if you have not completed the necessary paperwork.
Murphy’s Military Laws of the month
· Exceptions prove the rule, and destroy the battle plan.
· Never go to bed with anyone crazier than yourself.
· The Army Axiom: Any order that can be misunderstood has been misunderstood.
· There is always a way, and it usually doesn’t work.
Adjutant’s Report
American Legion National and Department Headquarters voted to raise their dues by $5.00 each for a total of $10.00 starting January 2016 for a grand total of $50.00 per year. The Post voted to not raise its dues at this time.
Building Rental
If you were not aware, the Post offers both the post building and the pavilion for rent.
Building
Post Members
Non-Members
Post Building
$175.00
$325.00
Pavilion (available only on week nights)
$175.00
$325.00
Pavilion is no longer available for weekend rentals. The post has a Church renting it for both Saturday and Sundays.
There is a $200.00 refundable security deposit requirement as well. Please contact Larry Granish at 360.701.5921 or email at lgrani@comcast.net to reserve either facility.
Chaplain’s Corner
Contact the Post Chaplain, Otis Chapman, at lukie1964@gmail.com if you need assistance.
Service Officer
Do you feel that you have a residual health problem that is linked to your time in the service? Have you applied for benefits with the Veterans Administration and been turned down? If so, do not try to deal with the VA on your own. My name is Rose Hodgeboom and I am the Post 94 service officer. It is my job to help you navigate the benefits system. Call me at 360-491-3621 if you need assistance with a claim. The Legion also has a Temporary Financial Assistance program that could help you one time with paying your utilities, rent/mortgage, or other emergency needs. This is an American Legion Children and Youth program and to qualify you must have minor children in your home. If you feel you need help from this program let me know and I will be glad to help.
The Lacey Veterans Service Hub also provides a wide variety of assistance to veterans and now has over 35 providers working out of there. The Hub is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (except holidays) and is located at 4232 6th Avenue SE, Suite 202, Lacey, WA 98503. The phone number is 360.456.3850.
Post Officers for 2017-2018
Commander – Gary Walker
1st Vice-Commander - Bob Nakamura
2nd Vice Commander - Larry Douglas
Adjutant - Larry Granish
Finance Officer – Dave Hodgeboom
Sergeant at Arms – Kevin Lindsey
Chaplain – Otis Chapman
Veteran Service Officer - Rose Hodgeboom
Judge Advocate - David Hodgeboom
Post Historian – Eric Strom
