Fellow Post Members,
Well, summer will soon be over and it will be football season. I hope all is well with
all your families. Currently we have no events planned. I will keep you informed when
we do.
Till then stay safe and healthy.
Stephen Palen I Second Vice Commander
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 April showers bring May Poppies. It's almost Poppy time. I have 8 Poppy Volunteers
for Poppy Distribution on May 27 & 28th. I will have a Poppy distribution meeting
on May 3rd @ 6.30 PM at On the Clock restaurant. I will assign businesses to each
volunteer & hand out Poppy materials (Poppies, Baskets, & Money collection cans).
Volunteers can turn in their money to me @ 3725 S. Lenox St. Milwaukee. If you
have any questions I can be reached @ 414-481-2075.
I have also mailed out 200+ donation letters to all members & 10 Permission letters
to the appropriate businesses. I think we are ready for the Poppy Distribution
campaign to begin.
San Countryman I Poppychairman
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Here is my report on the letters/survey as of 6/15/22 that were sent out to all the
SAL membership:
Total number of letters/surveys sent out: 42
Total number of surveys returned: 16 (38% RETURN)
Total Positive Responses: 4
Total Negative Responses: 8
Total number of responses who are willing to hold an office: 2
Total number of ``Other" responses: 2
Total of surveys returned as NON DELIVERABLE: 2
Comments that were submitted:
- "Other x2'' Whycan't we be a dues paying squadron only?"
- I am leaning toward reactivating, however my involvement was limited.
- David and Daniel are NOT interested.
- Could you please send my membership card as I have not seen one for two years.
-With current life and family commitments we do not have the time.
I AM EXTENDING THE DEADLINE TO JULY 29 TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL SURVEYS!
THE STATUS OF THE SQUADRON DEPENDS 0N YOUR INPUT!
SO PLIASE SEND IN YOUR SURVEYS OR EMAIL ME YOUR
COMMENTS AT robert.schlemm@gmail.com
DO NOT PAY ANY DUES UNTIL AFTER THE STATUS HAS BEEN DETERMINED.
I WILL BE IN CONTACT WITH THE MEMBERSHIP AFTER 7/29/22.
PC Robert G. Schlemm
SAL Member and Post Commander
George Washington Bay View Post 180
aipfiii@aol.com
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The proposed Post 180 operating budget for fiscal year 2022/2023 has been
finalized by the Executive Committee. There have been significant increases
in the cost of supplies and services including printing and postage. Proposed
expenses will be supported substantially by $17,000 from investment earnings.
The 2022/2023 budget will be presented for discussion and approval to members
present and in good standing at the General Membership / Business meeting Tuesday
September 6th, 2022.
The Investment Committee has not made new investments to either of our two
investment funds, and has not reduced holdings. Both accounts have unrealized
gains, but have declined in value in the past several months. Because of the inflation
picture, and mixed outlook for economies because of war in Ukraine and risks
associated with potential international fuel, food and manufacturing interruptions,
the Committee will not consider any portfolio changes untl.I September or early
fall. Hopefully the financial outlook at that time will be less turbulent.
Membership cards for 2023 were printed and distributed by Headquarters to all
Posts later than usual this year. Post 180 membership cards were not received
until July 27th. There was also a delay in printing and distribution of dues notices,
and many of those notices included the wrong membership year. It appears
that notice inaccuracies have been corrected and from our analysis there are no
remaining errors in new membership cards or other records. Post 180 annual
dues are $35.00, and the Post pays dues for members with 50 or more years of
continues membership. All dues payments received through August 10th 2022
have been processed and 2023 membership cards have been mailed to members
who have paid to date. As a reminder, don't wait until the last of December to
renew your membership. Member dues payments received late in the year or
after the lst of January may result in errors to membership records.
Gregory Roth
Finance Officer
414-482-2256
gmsroth@sbcglobal.net
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Post everlasting Transfers
Raymond O Schaetz left us while at his seasonal residence in Florida on February 21,
2022 at the age of 100. He was a 23 year Post 180 member and a WWll Vet.
Charles Cortte transferred on March 10, 2022. For those who may not know, Charlie
was a 22 year member who held various Post officer positions such as Commander,
Vice Commander and prior to my appointment, Chaplain. Charlie was an Air Force
Veteran who served in Vietnam. Upon his return to Milwaukee he eventually
became a Milwaukee Fire Fighter, and worked in the Milwaukee Fire Department
Medical Units as a Medical responder.
Steve Wesolowski, Chaplain
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The Post Executive Board often requests the membership to advise the Board of
potential new members. The recent changes in eligibility requirements now allow
almost anyone who has served honorably, since WWII to be able to join the Legion and
Post 180.
I mention this because two members of our Post transferred to Post Everlasting.
They are Ervin G. Kaye, a 59 year member, and James M. Soike, who was with the
Post for 11 Years. They passed away and transferred on November 18, 2021 and
October 14, 2021 respectively.
Respectively Submitted,
Steve Weslowski, Chaplain
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Sorry, but since we do not have a First or Third Vice Commander there will be no
articles from them in the September Legionnaire. We could really use volunteers for
these two positions.
If you change your address please notify me so that I can make sure that you receive
any new information & the Legionnaire.
San Countryman Editor-in-Chief
countrymanks2@aol.com
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