SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS
AMERICAN LEGION:
2
ND
MONDAY OF THE MONTH
EXECUTIVE BOARD—6:00 PM
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP—7:00 PM
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY:
3
RD
THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE–6:30 PM
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP—7:00 PM
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION:
2
ND
THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
7:00 PM
AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS:
1
ST
MONDAY OF THE MONTH
7:00 PM
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE:
1
ST
TUESDAY OF THE MONTH
7:00 PM
THE 148’r NEWSLETTER
The American Legion Alafia Post 148
October – November 2015
President…………...Georgia MacKenzie
1st Vice………..…….Tammy O’Donnell
2nd Vice………………….....Edie Sparks
Treasurer…………………..Salynna Cox
Secretary………………….Susanne Pugh
Chaplain……………….....Annette Smith
Historian……………..........Missy Beaver
Sergeant-At-Arms…………Kathy Boyle
Asst. Sgt-At-Arms……..Jennifer Jeffrey
Executive Committee:
Georgie Bruno Jill Bower
Jeannie Dion
Past President...................Bobbi Milenki
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
OFFICERS 2015-2016
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
OFFICERS 2015-2016
Commandant…………………Ed Becker
Sr. Vice……………………..Brian Frank
Jr. Vice……………………….Walt Ryan
Judge Advocate………...…...Seth Hensel
Adjutant…………………..Jack Skelding
Paymaster……..…………...Rick Musser
Sgt at Arms……………..Larry Westcott
Chaplain…………………...Robert Elliot
Jr. Past Commandant….Bernie Kotrady
AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS
OFFICERS 2015-2016
Director………………Tom “T.C.” Cobb
Ass’t Director……………Ryan Flaherty
Secretary……...Mary Jane “M.J.” Cobb
Treasurer……………..…..….Susie Pugh
Historian…….……….....Vicki Flemming
Chaplain……………...…Diana Shannon
Sergeant-At-Arm……………Greg Ohlfs
Road Captain….…….Howie D’Agostino
Membership…..……Anthony Rosenthal
Safety Officer………….Thomas Garrett
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
OFFICERS 2015 - 2016
Commander…..………….Bob Underhill
1st Vice……………...……….Bill Turner
2nd Vice………………………Gerry Bell
Adjutant…………….………Roger Dunn
Finance Officer……………Wendy Ohlfs
Sgt at Arms…………...….John Eskridge
Chaplain……………..……..Roger Dunn
Historian………………...Larry Westcott
Judge Advocate…………...Walt Raysick
Service Officer…….………Jim Frabroni
Executive Board:
Claude Gates
Terry Johnson
Bob Benson
Chuck Frietsch
Lounge Manager......Michele Simmons
AMERICAN LEGION
OFFICERS 2015-2016
Commander…………….David Rutledge
1st Vice……………...………Mark Getty
2nd Vice…………...……...Carroll Weese
Asst. 2
nd
Vice……………Steve Nasrallah
Adjutant……………...Anthony Galimidi
Finance Officer………….David VanPelt
Sgt at Arms……………….Greg Wussaw
Chaplain……………………...Tom Stone
Executive Board:
Jerry Lettsinger
John Cormier
Ted Kasper
Greg Decker
Steve Nasrallah
Hours of Operation:
Monday—Saturday:
Open at 10 AM
Sunday:
Open at 11 AM
Bus. Phone: 813-677-6529
Fax: 813-671-4764
Physical Address:
7240 US Highway 301
Riverview, FL 33569
Mailing Address:
PO Box 507
Riverview, FL 33568
E-Mail: Legion148@tampabay.rr.com
Website: www.americanlegionalafiapost148.org
Facebook: American Legion Alafia Post 148
Webmaster & Newsletter Editor: Greg Ohlfs
Hello Legion Riders:
First of all we want to welcome all our new riders. We are growing and with your support
on rides and events we will have a good year. I also want to thank all our riders that show up
for their continued support.
Our dinners have been a great success, thanks to everyone and a special thanks to our kitchen help.
The funds raised at these dinners help support our Veterans.
It’s that time of the year and we have lots of rides and events coming up. The more riders we have
participating the better we look to the other groups.
If you have not been to any recent meetings, this is a reminder that your 2016 dues are now due. You
must pay your Post dues prior to paying your rider dues. You will be asked to show your 2016 Post card
to get your rider card. If your dues are not paid by December 31, 2015 or our last meeting in
December, you will be dropped from the rider roster. Rider dues will be going up to $15.00 as of
January 1, 2016. Legion dues will be going up to $41.00. I encourage all to pay their dues prior to
January 1
st
.
Once again, thank you all for your support. Looking forward to seeing you on rides and at our
meetings.
For God and Country,
“TC” Tom Cobb
Director ALR
FROM THE COMMANDER’S DESK
We are in the Holiday Season with this Newsletter; where did this year go.
We have pretty much got things organized so we know where we want to go.
We have got to get more people in our lounge on a more regular basis. Please be advised Happy
Hour is 4 –6 PM on Tuesday and Thursday. Whenever there are 10 people or more we will provide bar
poker. We have a number of bar games which will begin in early October. Additionally, starting
October 3rd, the Steak Shoot will be moved to 11 AM. Also, be sure to save the date for upcoming
events such as the Halloween Party, Veterans Cookout, the Early Bird Dinner and Thanksgiving Dinner.
Now for the bad news; District and National have increased the dues by $8 ($3 to State and $5 to
National). Article VIII, Section 2 requires Post 148 to collect $12 above these amounts. Therefore,
dues will be $41 effective January 1, 2016. This is a heck of a hit on dues. This is my 4th year as
Commander and I have never seen an increase this large and especially mid-year. So please pay your
2016 dues prior to December 31, 2015 to avoid the $8 increase.
For God and Country
Bob Underhill
Post 148 Commander
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY PRESIDENT
Dear Auxiliary Members,
We have started a great year off with working with our family in honoring those on 9/11. The upcoming months are going
to busy for us. In October there is the District Family Picnic, on October 3
rd
from 12-4pm at Post 138 all proceeds from this
event will go toward the Boys and Girls State Transportation. Please plan on attending. We have planned an event
“Octoberfest” Fall Celebration on October 24
th
at the Post 148 from 5 pm– 11pm, fun time to be had please plan on joining
us for the festivities.
In November we have Veterans Day we will be waving the Flags at the Post that day. Do not forget to honor those we have
lost and those still missing. We honor all who have served to give us our Freedom! Be sure to also remember Thanksgiving
Day we will be having all the fixing for Thanksgiving at our Post 148.
As usual we have Bingo every Wednesday night at the Post and remember every third Thursday we have our meetings at
7pm. If you would like to come but don’t have a way to get there please give any of us a call and we would be glad to come
and pick you up.
As always remember those that have giving the ultimate sacrifice to give us the Freedom we enjoy and Thank those
Veterans who are still with us today and their families.
For God and Country
Georgia Mackenzie
President, Alafia Unit 148
Riverview, FL
NEW MEMBERS
TRANSFERS
Timothy Barbour
Kimberly Zarbo
Robert Fish
Paul Biese
George Shephard
Steven Hurley
Michael Moffitt
Dan Somma
Torry Vap
Ronny Foster
Donald Lorkowski
David Langeluttie
Ralph Barrs
Jeremy Gardner
Edwin Keller
Charels Moye
David Johnson
Eric Miller
Brenden Kelly
Brian Walls
Javier Joglar
Wanda Jimenez
Jerry Perry
Luis Hernandez
Joe Freeman
Keith Jones
Gagina Jones
Darryl Myers
Gregory Dodge
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY MEMBERSHIP
Membership:
The 2016 Membership cards are in and the Annual dues are due they are $25.00. Haven’t paid yet? We are proud to
announce that
you can pay your dues online! Go to
www.ALAforVeterans.org
and login to the “Membership Only” section,
click pay dues online. It’s easy and secure.
Please join me in Welcoming our newes
t
members.
New Members Transfers
Cheryl Foster Phyllis Crippen
Margaret Blazer
Layla Hayavi
Susan Pineda
Please notify me of any changes in your address, phone and emails by. Either email at
tlodonnell@tampabay.rr.com
or my
cell is (813) 391-5166.
Our Country needs the American Legion Auxiliary, and only because of you can we continue our mission outreach to our
military, veterans, and their families. Together , we can make a difference in every neighborhood across the USA. Thank
you for your continued membership.
Tammy O’Donnell
1
st
Vice/Membership Chairman
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AM Mondays & Fridays
At American Legion Post 148
Double Deck / Partners
REGULARLY SCHEDULED Events
November
6 - You 2 Kan Karaoke
with Donna Wheeler
13 - Music by Ben Meyer
20 - Bill Lindsey
(vocals, guitar)
27 - Afternoon Entertainment
with Calvin “O”, followed by
Jukebox Night
Every Sunday; 7 AM - Noon
BINGO!
October
2 - You 2 Kan Karaoke
with Donna Wheeler
9 - Johnny the “Willie Z”
(vocals, open mic and karaoke)
16 - Karaoke with Sandy Lamm
23 - TBD
30 - Jukebox Night
31 - Halloween Party
with Mike Baier and DoubleTake
STEAK SHOOT
Every Saturday @ 11 AM
NOVEMBER 11, 2015 @ 1 PM
FREE Hamburgers, Hot Dogs & Sausages
Courtesy of the AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS
Enjoy some time
with the company
of your friends
while honoring
those who served
PURPLE HEART
MEMORIAL
DEDICATION CEREMONY
at
Veterans Memorial Park &
Rear Adm. LeRoy Collins Jr. Museum
:602 Hwy :01n, Tampa, FL ::610
14 NOVEMBER 2015,
1100 HOURS
Additional Future planning:
DEC 10 - TC’s Birthday
DEC 11 - Legion Christmas Party
DEC 12 - Army Navy Game
DEC 19 - Children’s Christmas Party