Updated Janurary 22nd, 2012
1. Ryan McDonald, son of Service Officer Chris McDonald has won the 2nd District Oratorical Contest. I, as Adjutant, could not attend his presentation, but everyone that was present said it was one of the best ever given at a District contest. Ryan'n next challenge is the Department (state) championship to be held at American Legion Post 54 in Smithfield, VA on February 25th at beginning at 1:00 P.M.
2. Applebee's Restaurant has agreed to help Post 280 with another fund raiser. This time a Pancake Breakfast on February 4th from 08:00 till 10:00 A.M., at the Applebee's on SAMs circle in Chesapeake. Tickets are $5.00 and may be purchased at the Post or via the Adjutant, adjutant@post280.org.
3. Post 280 is hosting another Texas Hold-em tournament at Post 280, on Friday, February 17th,beginning at 7:00 P.M.
4. Post 280 is hosting a Hero’s Sports Card show on February 18th beginning at 08:00 until 4:00 P.M. Tables will cost $30.00 on a first come basis.
5. Two applications for membership were presented, voted on and accepted: Robert J Yates and Alton (Bo) Delaney. Transferring member applications from Nick Panasky, Gerald J Brown, Robert W. Jackson, Billie N Keen Jr., and Albert H. Konetznwere voted on and accepted. Welcome aboard.
6. Adjutant Kloc reported that the 2012 membership is approximately 68%.
7. Jim McCormack reported that the cost of Boys State has risen again by another $25.00. The cost is now $275.00 per candidate or $850.00 per year for the three that Post 280 usually supports.
8. Reminder, March 2nd is the Post 280 Law and Order Night, 6 P.M.
9. Club 280 (the bar) is hosting a Superbowl party on February 5th. Stop by and root for one of the loosing teams.
10. Nominations for Post Officers is right around the corner, at the April General Assembly meeting. If you have a mad desire to fill one of the positions, please step forward. Commander Sarapata, Finance Officer Jimmy Hofer and 1st Vice Commander Debois have indicated that they will not run for office this year. We definitely need someone to step up and assist us in filling these positions. The Post cannot survive as a viable Post if the same individuals are running the show year-after-year-after-year. New blood, with their ideas, are necessary for Post survival. The "Old folks" (past officers) will gladly "teach" the new incoming officers the basics of the office.
Note: The Services Officer's e-mail address is serviceofficer@post280.org.
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