COMMANDER – Vince Barrett
It is with deep sorrow that I must report, as most of our members already know, Post Commander Roy Lucero passed away on Monday April 14, 2014. Services were held in Albuquerque on April 18, 2014. Our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences go out to his wife Ginny. Ginny has requested that Post 44 hold a memorial for Roy on May 3rd at 3pm. The memorial will be officiated by First Vice, Tom Cleveland.
On the April 17, 2014 Executive Committee elected me (Dr. Vincent Barrett) to serve out Roy’s remaining term through June 30, 2014. This was accepted by the General membership without objection on Saturday April 19, 2014.
The newly elected offices will be installed at the June 17th general meeting. On July 1, 2014 the elected offices will assume their rolls.
The 2014/2015 elected officers are as follows:
Commander: Vincent Barrett
First Vice: Craig Pierson
Second Vice: Al Norton
Finance Officer: Roy Lucero (To be filled by Executive Committee Appointment)
Adjutant: To be appointed by Commander
Historian: Larry Brown
Sgt at Arms: Bob Acres
Chaplin: Vince Hadley
Judge Advocate: Tom Cleveland
Trustee: Bob Nellis
I wish you all well and look forward to serving Post 44 as the new Commander through June 2015.
See you at the Post!
Commander
Vincent Barrett
Vice Commander – Tom Cleveland
To Ginny and the family of our fallen Commander, Roy Lucero, I would like to express my deepest sympathy at their loss. He will be sorely missed. It was my honor and privilege to have served as his Vice Commander for the past two years. A memorial and celebration of life will be held at the Post on Saturday, May 3rd at 3:00 pm.
Post elections for officers in the upcoming 2014-2015 year were held at the general meeting on Saturday, April 19th. In addition, Vincent Barrett was selected to fulfill the remaining two months term of our Post Commander.
Traditionally, the late Spring and Summer months are our most difficult revenue generating months. Please come into the Post as often as possible and participate in the many fun filled activities that have been planned by your Activities Committee.
Thanks for your continued support and hope to see you at the Post soon.
Finance Officer – Dr. G. Vincent Barrett
The financial condition of the Post continues to remain sound. Although we had a small loss in February we a small profit in March of $1,206.03. However, we continue with a year to date loss of approximately $4,138.59. Although the bar and kitchen are doing quite well gaming remains below levels that we hope to see and that are required for the Post to generate a profit. Nevertheless, The Post’s overall capital position is solid and we are meeting all financial obligations on time. I expect that the coming months will see a pickup in Post activity and revenues largely from gaming. With luck by the end of this fiscal year June 30, 2014 we should see our year to date losses reduced significantly and reserves back to reasonable levels again. However at this point I do not expect that we will end up the fiscal year with a profit.
See you at the Post!
Activities Committee – Linda Amdal
Hip Hip Hooray to Linde Polstin for dreaming up the prize filled Easter Egg fundraiser!! We raised $548 and because of that Wonderful idea, the Activities Committee has selected you as Volunteer of the Month!! Way to go Linde!! Keep those great ideas coming & thanks for all you do!!
We have I-Pad Mini raffle tickets available at the bar. It is valued at $399.00 & tickets are just $5.00 each or 6 (that’s SIX) for $20.00!! (That’s just $3.33333 per ticket! What a BONANZA!! The drawing will be held at our Mother’s Day dinner (Sunday, May 11th). You need not be present to win, though we would sure like you to be there! While we are on the subject of Mother’s Day, pot roast will be served and Mom’s eat for FREE!!
Sat, May 3rd, be sure to see representatives of Post 44, decked out in decorated golf carts in the Fiesta Parade!! Following Fiesta Activities, we will Celebrate the Life of our Commander, Roy Lucero at 3:00 at the Post. There will be a pot luck meal to follow.
Sun, May 4th, come on in for some 9 Ball at 3:00.
For the month of May on our$2.00 Tuesdays. we will be serving big, juicy all beef hot dogs with all the fixin’s, in lieu of taco’s, starting at noon through the Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament.
Our Wednesday dinners are now being created and served by volunteers. This month Kathy Norton, Lisa Fasso, Gene Hill & Bob & Fran Acre have volunteered their time and favorite recipes to serve you. Thanks to all of you for stepping up to the plate!! Anyone that would like to create and share their culinary expertise, please contact Kathy Norton or Linda Amdal.
Don’t forget about our All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast & Bake Sale on Sat, May10th.
Sat, May 17th at 2:00 come to the “Roy Lucero Battle of the Elephant Challenge” pool tournament with VFW 1389 & support our team in defending the Elephant Trophy!!
The Auxiliary we be serving Sloppy Joe’s.
Don’t forget we have free pool on Thursday’s along with $2.00 Margarita’s complimentary chips & salsa.
Please see the calendar for other events, meals & entertainment.
Thanks to all for supporting our Post & we look forward to seeing you there!!