Legion Baseball Team Fund Raiser June 3, 2012

Roberts Post 161 American Legion Baseball Team is having a major fundraiser on June.3, 2012 to cut costs.

• Carwash at Stewarts of Holland Patent on June.3, 2012 – 9am–12pm -$6.00 donation
• Bake Sale at Holland Patent Pharmacy on June.3, 2012- 9am–12pm .
• Also there be a 50/50 raffle at both sites.

Any Questions call Rich Hurlbut -865-4138

New Officers Of The Leon R. Roberts Post 161

Our new officers for 2012/2013 are:

•  Commander – Gary Wedgewood
• First Vice – Richard Roberts
• Second Vice – John Damon
• Third Vice – open
• Adjutant – Raymond Doucette
• Treasurer – Tom Heburn
• Chaplain – Arthur Farr
• Historian – to be appointed
• Sgt. At Arms – to be appointed
• Service Officer – to be appointed

 

Board of Directors

• Mikel Buczowski
• Dave Williams
• Deborah Martin
• Barry Gates
• Bob Leahy

Announcements:

“Thank you” goes to Al Carnicelli for a donation of $50 to our Legion Baseball team.

“Thank you” also to Robert Goodrow for a monetary donation to the Legion Baseball team.

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Our Memorial Day Parade will be held on May 28^th. We need participants.

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A clambake for the membership is being planned for August 12. We would like any of our members who would like to showcase their business to set up and share. We will set up some booths with valuable Legion and Veteran information… Please let us know if  you plan on attending, and if you have something to share.

Veterans sought for customs, border patrol | The American Legion

Veterans sought for customs, border patrol | The American Legion.

HearPO Announces American Legion Agreement

Legionnaires and immediate family members who live in New York now have access to discounted hearing care services and hearing aids, as well as other benefits, thanks to a recently enacted agreement between The American Legion Nation Headquarters and HearPO, one of the largest providers of hearing healthcare programs in the United States.

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Military Youth Summer Camp

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**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2-22-12**, HOLLAND PATENT TORNADO SQUAD

A group of Holland Patent students and staff will be traveling to Birmingham, Alabama on their Spring Break in April to help build/repair homes for Habitat for Humanity.

The Birmingham area, which is located in “Tornado Alley,” was struck by numerous tornadoes in April of 2011, damaging or destroying thousands of homes and businesses.  The April tornadoes, which Birmingham has not yet recovered from, claimed the lives of 248 people.  To add insult to injury, a rare January tornado roared through Birmingham this past January, killing two more people and destroying or damaging hundreds of homes and an elementary school.

Eileen McCann, a retired New York State Trooper and currently a substitute teacher at Holland Patent High School, decided she wanted to help the people of Birmingham.  McCann enlisted the aid of Sherry Kennerknecht, who also works at the school.  The two decided if they were going to go all the way to Birmingham, Alabama, they might as well bring some kids with them, and the Tornado Squad was born.  “We were only going to bring 6-10 kids initially,” said McCann.  “But we put a couple of posters up, and 32 kids showed up at the first meeting.  We have some great kids here at Holland Patent.  Given the opportunity, they jumped at the chance to help out.

The Tornado Squad, under the direction of Habitat for Humanity supervisors, will assist with construction tasks including framing, landscaping, painting and whatever else is needed.  No experience is needed for volunteers, but a willingness to work hard and a good attitude are essential.

“We’re very lucky to live in this area,” said McCann.  “We don’t have very many natural disasters, and when we get a chance to help somebody else out, we ought to take it.  We’ll be stepping outside of our comfort zone into a disaster area.  It should be a good experience for all involved.”

The Holland Patent Tornado Squad will be staying in the Habitat Volunteer Center while in Birmingham, which will eliminate hotel room costs.  “Our biggest dilemma now is funding the trip,” said McCann.  “Transportation to and from Birmingham is our biggest expense, and then we have to feed these kids too.“  The Tornado Squad just  completed a Bowl-a-thon, is currently selling candy bars, and will have a bottle and  can drive during the month of March.  In addition, the group is planning a car wash at the Adirondack Cheese Company on Rt 12 in Barneveld on March 24.  A chili cook off and a spaghetti dinner are also in the works

“These kids are working hard to make this happen.  They are willing to give up their Spring Break, spend 24 hours in a bus twice, do things they’ve never done before, and they are contributing their own money to go on the trip, “ said McCann.  “Their attitudes are amazing.  It makes you feel good to be around kids that want to make a difference, that are willing to extend themselves to help the less fortunate.”

Donations will be very much appreciated  Checks can be made out/mailed to:

Eileen McCann (for Tornado Squad)
PO Box 463
Holland Patent, NY 13354