SPECIAL EVENTS
VETERAN'S DAY DINNER
Our Annual Dinner/Dance will take place at the Post on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010 Commander Doug Kloiber is overseeing all preparations for the affair. Menu includes Prime Ribs, open top shelf bar. Music by DJ .
Tickets are $40each and only 150 tickets will be sold. Tickets can be picked up at the bar and must be paid for at that time.
NO TICKETS WILL BE RELEASED ON CONSIGNMENT.
LEGION POST AND BOY SCOUT TROOP 540
The American Legion
Monroe Post No. 488, Inc.
532 Lakes Road, Monroe, NY 10950
845-783-3965
www.legionpost488.org
Contact: Bob Martell 845-774-8852
Dan Murray 845-590-5272
LEGION POST AND BOY SCOUT TROOP 540
CONDUCT MEMORIAL DAY COLLECTION FOR SOLDIERS OVERSEAS
Items can be dropped off at locations around Monroe-Woodbury
Or at the American Legion
Some of the suggested items include books, magazines, shampoo, sunscreen, writing paper, pens, packaged snacks, socks and cell phones in any condition. The Monroe Town Hall, Monroe Free Library, and the Education Center on Route 32 are just a few of the drop-off locations. A more detailed list of items and locations is posted on the American Legion website: www.legionpost488.org, and on www.CordiallyYoursOnTheWeb.com.
The deadline for dropping off items at the locations is Friday, May 4.
The Legion’s on-going cell phone collection program has brought in 6000 cell phones to date. Says Bob Martell, Vice Commander at the Legion, “These cell phones are sent to a recycling center and the company then sends the troops prepaid phone cards to use to call home. These cell phones can be in any condition, and we thank everyone who has already donated.”
Bob Martell is in regular contact with service units in Iraq and elsewhere and received this email from John Carr, a soldier currently serving in the Pacific:
“We sometimes lack the small items that are taken for granted…You would not believe the smile that a letter, a magazine or even a candy bar puts on the face of a soldier after completing a day of rigorous missions. It is the boxes and letters from people just like you that greatly improves the moral of the soldiers within the Unit. So, thank you for your kindness and generosity and God Bless.”
DONATION LIST
GATORADE (powder) | Crystal Lite powder | WIPES | PHONE CARDS - AT&T ONLY |
POWDER DRINKS | LOLLIPOPS | BLISTEX* | PENS |
TEA BAGS | TOOTSIE POPS | TALC POWDER | WRITING PAPER |
COFFEE PACKETS | M & M’S (box) | FOOT POWDER | ENVELOPES |
CUP OF SOUP (dry) or (cubes) | PRETZELS (box) & similar snacks | EYE WASH (VISINE) | DISPOSABLE CAMERAS |
GRANOLA BARS | COOKIES (box) | RAZORS | YO-YO’S |
CEREAL BARS | CRACKERS (box) | SHAVING CREAM (tube) | PLAYING CARDS |
TRAIL MIX | HARD CANDY | SHAMPOO | DOMINOS |
INSTANT OATMEAL | NUTS | MOUTH WASH | HAMMOCKS |
DRY CEREAL (individual pcks | SUNFLOWER SEEDS | SUN BLOCK (45) | HAND HELD GAMES |
DRIED FRUIT | TISSUE (INDV) | DVD MOVIES | |
FRUIT SNACKS | CRACKER JACKS | INSECT REPELLANT | DVD BLANKS |
POP TARTS (box) | SLIM JIMS | ||
BEEF JERKY | |||
PRINGLES | |||
PLEASE DO NOT DONATE ANYTHING IN CANS OR GLASS AS THEY GREATLY INCREASE POSTAGE COSTS.
NO PORK, customs restriction
SOME ITEMS ARE MENTIONED BY NAME FOR REASONS.
i.e. BLISTEX (red package) rather than lip gloss, since lip gloss melts in extreme heat in Iraq.
AT&T CALLING CARDS – only ones that work from there.
BOX REQUESTS ARE MADE TO HELP KEEP DONATION FROM BEING CRUSHED DURING SHIPMENT.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS
JULIA YOUNG FUNDRAISER
The Commander and I wish to thank all the people that worked so hard to make this fund raiser such a great success. We gave the Young family a check for $ 18,500. and are still getting donations. We will be giving the family an additional $1,000 soon. Thanks to all that donated to this great cause. Julia is working hard and has a long way to go. Her spirits are good. Her family is very greatfull for your support and that there douther has sevived such a accident.
C. D Murray
Adjutant
Saturday, August 15, 2009
American Legion Post 488, 532 Lakes Road, Monroe, NY
1:00pm - 8:00pm
$20.00 per adult, children under 10 free
The American Legion Post 488 in conjunction with the Knights of Columbus, the Sons of the American Legion, the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), the Nam Knights, VFW 8858, the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, the Special Children's Fund, Monroe Lakeside Fire and Rescue Company, and American Legion Riders will be holding a Barbeque for the benefit of Julia Young.
Please join us for Food and Beverages, Music, Tricky Tray, Games, Dunk Tank, Bouncy House and more.
Julia Young is a 16 year old Monroe Woodbury High School student who lives in Harriman, New York. On Saturday, March 14th, she went out for what was to be a fun "night with the girls" to make s'mores and read stories around a small camp fire. When the fire wouldn't stay lit, gas was poured on it to have it burn brightly. Within minutes, Julia was engulfed in flames. She was taken by helicopter to Northern Westchester Hospital with 65% of her body covered with third degree burns. Afer a month in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, she became strong enough to be moved to the Burn Unit there. After another month of numerous skin grafts and other surgeries, she has been moved to Shriners Hospital for Children Burn Care Unit in Boston, MA. Julia will remain there for months ahead, having various surgical procedures, occupational, physical and psycological therapy.
Michele and Gerry Young have left their jobs, and are staying with her during this difficult time. In addition to emotional trauma, the family lost their medical insurance several months ago. This financial stress has added another dimension to an already difficult situation. They are surrounded and supported by their family and friends.
