American Legion Post 1776
March 2017
Commander
Carla Tappainer
952-240-7849
[email protected]
1st Vice,
Dave Riha
651-308-1719
2nd Vice,
Bob Nelson
Adjutant,
Gary Odegard
651-332-2250
Finance Officer
Gary Odegard
651-332-2250
Chaplain,
Bill Weiss
612-242-2802
Historian,
Tim Liffrig
651-307-6613
Service Officer
Bill Nygaard
952-393-1441
Sergeant at Arms
Tami Riha
651-900-2166
Operations Chair
Wayne Brinton
612.889.5888
Volume 1, Number 3
A message from your Commander
Greetings!!
Well, it seems that we are heading into spring!! I for one am ready for winter to
be over but I’m sure we’ll have a couple more snowfalls just so “Old Man
Winter” can make one last stand!
Good news!! We have hired a new General Manager!! I don’t know about you,
but I’m more than ready to get our club going in the right direction! Her name is
Lindsey Green and she started a couple weeks ago! Please stop in and introduce
yourselves to her!
There are tons of events coming up and we are going to need lots of volunteers!
It seems that we are always depending on the same volunteers every year. We
can’t continue this way if we want to be a successful Post! We have over 1,100
members of this post and for some reason we can’t even get 20 people to come
to a meeting. Why is that? Let’s focus on getting more members involved in our
activities! I went to a Legion Post in Spotsylvania, VA this last weekend and I
found this poem on their membership table. Please take a moment to read this
and think about it what it says. It has been posted on our web site at
Post1776.com .
This is not meant as a shot or dig at anyone, it is not an attempt to make anyone
feel as though they are a lesser person or member of the American Legion. I also
know that we have more than a few members that, due to health or other
reasons, are not able or capable to leave their home or hospital to attend a
meeting, much less attend a dinner, dance or Legion Event. But, as your
Commander, I feel it is my responsibility to ask you a straight and honest
question.
Why did you join the American Legion Post 1776 Family? We are a FAMILY!!
We need to stick together to help all our veterans…young and old alike!
Don’t just sit on the sidelines…. Let’s do this together!!
Commander Carla
American Legion Post 1776, 14521 Granada Drive, Apple Valley MN 55124
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Membership Director,
John Lenvik
[email protected]
Club Manager
Linsey Green
[email protected]
952.431.1776
Office Manager
Joan Guse
952-431-1776
Gambling Manager
Marv Jarvis
952-432-4452
Web Site & News
Gary Shade
952-891-1537
[email protected]
Greetings to all at Post 1776,
Welcome to all at Apple Valley Post 1776. The middle of February had some
very nice temps. Makes the winter go by a tad bit faster. Our February meat
raffle and horse races went very well and the SAL would like to thank all those
who made it go so well. Thank you for your support. We will be having a Chile
Cook off at the end of the month. There is a sign-up sheet on the board if you are
interested so get that recipe and sharpen it up. Spring is right around the corner
so hope you have some fabulous plans for the summer. Until next month, For
God and Country we stand tall!
Rich Jensen
SAL Commander
THE GAMBLING BOOTH
Hello again Fellow Legionnaires and Legion Family
Post1776.com
Donations for Month:
1. Flaming Pine Youth Camp
2. 3rd District Presidents Project
If you have access to a
3. MS Golf Tournament
computer, please subscribe
4. Velvetones
ot our digital version of this
newsletter. We’re moving
5. Eastview HS Adaptive Physical Education
more and more of our
6. Eastview Lightning Softball
communications to the PC
and our web site.
7. A.V.H.S. Trap Shooting Club
8. Rice County Steam And Gas
Contact Us
9. National Security and Foreign Relations Committee
http://www.post1776.com
10. Dakota County Voiture 1457
Visit our web site today for
more articles and features
[email protected]
Even though I haven’t met the new Club Manager yet, in conversations that I
have had with her, she seems to have several good ideas to help with
profitability. Did you know that by State statutes Gambling is forbidden from
using any monies on bar improvements that must come strictly from the Post
and Club proceeds?
Our Wednesday night Bingo has been a huge success, and for that I would like
to thank Leanne and the great group of sellers and callers. As far as callers go
we are working on that on an ongoing basis. If you know of any improvements
in the Booth or Bingo Operation drop me an email at [email protected]
and I will respond to your queries.
Well until next month, still serving Veterans and Community!
Marv Jarvis, Gambling Manager Post 1776
American Legion Post 1776, 14521 Granada Drive, Apple Valley MN 55124
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General News-Web Site - Post1776.com
January saw 3,357 unique visitors. Up from 2,559 in December. The Post 1776 web site is exceeding
expectations for both visits and the utility it brings to members and non-members alike. The number one
download from the web site is our full menu (yes it is online!) and that is followed by our newsletters.
Auxiliary
Greetings from the Ladies Auxiliary….Thanks to all of the American Legion members that supported our
Annual Valentine Omelet Breakfast & Bake Sale; we had a great turn-out. Thanks also to the many
volunteers.
On Friday, March 3rd we are going to the Hastings Veterans Home for a Bingo/Pizza Party. The bus will be
leaving the Post at 6:00 PM, there is a sign-up sheet on the Auxiliary Bulletin Board, if you would like to go,
or donate pop, bars or cookies. We always have a good time, and the Veterans really enjoy our visit.
On Saturday, March 11th starting at 12:00 Noon, the Auxiliary will have Meat Raffles & Horse Racing --- this
is always a good time so hope to see a lot of you there.
It’s great to be part of the American Legion Family, and we are always looking for new members if you
know someone who would like to join please have them call me.
Submitted by: Gorda Olsen, Auxiliary President, [email protected] 952-431-3241
Our New Club Manager:- Linsey green
Linsey came from Vivo where she was employed for 3 years. She has over 25 years’ experience in the food
service industry. She started working as a server when she was 14 years old and worked her way up to office
manager, floor manager and then to an Assistant General Manager position. Although she graduated from
the U of M in Psychology, working in restaurants has always been her passion. She looks forward to
working with veterans, staff and the public to build sales and make the Apple Valley American Legion the
best that it can be.
She resides in Apple Valley with her husband JD, daughter Jadyn (12) and son Jackson (16). She enjoys
watching her son play football and daughter dance. Spending time at the family cabin, fishing and boating is
a great past time as well.
Her father is a Vietnam War Vet and her husband served in Desert Storm. She feels honored to work at the
Apple Valley American Legion!
From the Heart
My flesh and my heart may fail,
but God is the strength of my heart
and my portion forever.
Psalm 73:26
American Legion Post 1776, 14521 Granada Drive, Apple Valley MN 55124
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Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Network (BTYR)
March 2017
March 2017 is a special time for the Apple Valley Beyond the Yellow Ribbon – we observe
and celebrate our 5 year anniversary! We will have a special celebration at our March 16th
Military Appreciation Dinner, with special speakers. We exist to serve Veterans, those
actively in the Military, and their families by assisting them any way we can. Your help and
support has been and continues to be very much appreciated! Please join us on the 16th at
the Apple Valley American Legion Post 1776. Our full report is on the Post1776.com web site.
Upcoming Events:
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March 2, 2017: General and Board meeting, 6:30 pm at AV American Legion Post 1776
March 16, 2017: Military Appreciation Dinner at 5:30pm. Registration required
April 6, 2017: General and Board meeting, 6:30 pm at AV American Legion Post 1776
April 20, 2017: Military Appreciation Dinner at 5:30pm.
April 8, 2017; Home and Garden Show at the Apple Valley Service Center
Call 952-923-5014 or e-mail [email protected]
Please join us as we proudly serve our Veterans, their families, and currently serving military members.
Submitted by Glenn Sonnee, Secretary, AV BTYR
Scouting Update
Troop 205 has been very busy with community service and fun events with our scouts. We had 16 scouts and
4 adults spend an overnight at Northern Star Council’s Base Camp and participated in rock climbing,
archery, gaga ball, basketball, high ropes and other fun activities. In addition we had two groups of 13 scouts
and 6 adults travel to SnowBase in Birchwood, WI on two separate weekends in February. These groups
participated in a snow huskies and a draft horse program. The scouts came back home with non-stop
excitement and are looking forward to doing this again next year.
On February 6th our Troop had 12 scouts and 8 adults participate in the Feed My Starving Children Mega
Pack event. They prepared rice packs for countries in need. An additional group of 5 scouts and 2 adults
helped with the same packing event on February 11th.
The Troop held it’s Court of Honor on February 13th and a total of 29 merit badges and 2 ranks were
awarded. The summer camping program was announced and plans are in place for the remainder of the year
for monthly camp outs.
The Troop will be holding a welcome meeting on March 6th for 8 new Cub Scouts that are bridging to Boy
Scouts. These scouts are bridging from 3 different packs. The bridging ceremonies will take place the week
of February 20th.
Beth Kirchhoff
Scoutmaster Troop 205
American Legion Post 1776, 14521 Granada Drive, Apple Valley MN 55124
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Hours of Operation
Mon-Thurs 9am-12am; Fri-Sat 7am-1am; Sun 7am-11pm
Event Highlights!
See our Web Site Post1776.com for a full list of monthly events
Sunday March 5th
Sunday Brunch $10.95/adult $5.95/child 5 & under 08:00am – 12:00 (noon)
Includes Eggs Benedict to order!
BINGO! EVERY Wednesday night at 7pm in March!
* Thursday March 16th – Military Appreciation Dinner –5:30 pm)
Registration required: Call 952-923-5014 or e-mail [email protected]
* Friday March 17thh – St. Patricks Day!
* Wednesday March 22nd – Old Time Music & Dance – 1pm – 4pm
EVERY Saturday Night in March: Karaoke
Board Meetings:
Gambling - 1st Tues, 7pm
Operations - 2nd Tues, 3:30pm
Executive - 2nd Tues, 5pm
S.A.L. - 3rd Tues, 6pm
General Membership, Post & Auxiliary - 3rd Tues, 7pm ~ 40/8 - 4th Thurs, 10am
Happy Hour!
Monday-Thursday 3pm-8pm, 9pm-12am
Friday 3pm-8pm
Saturday-Sunday 12-6pm
Club calendar and Highlights
Monday - Challenge Coin, Texas Hold’em 7pm, Meat raffles & $2 Build-a-burger 5:30pm,
Late night Apps & Pizza
Tuesday - Taco Tuesday, $1 Domestic Tap Beer 12-8pm, Music on the Patio 6:30-9:30p (Summer Only)
Late night Apps & Pizza
Wednesday - $2.50 McGregor’s Scotch 12-5pm, Bingo 7pm, Late night Apps & Pizza
Thursday - Grumpy Old Men 9am, $2.50 Bacardi Specials 12-5pm, Meat Raffles 4:30pm, Late night Apps
& Pizza
Friday - Breakfast 7-10am, $2.50 Brandy Friday 12-5pm, Fish Fry all day
Saturday - Breakfast 7-11am, Bloodys & Screwdrivers $3 8-12, Prime Rib 5pm, Karaoke 8pm
Sunday - Breakfast 7-12pm, Bloodies & Screwdrivers $3 8-noon, late night pizza special
American Legion Post 1776, 14521 Granada Drive, Apple Valley MN 55124
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American Legion Post 1776
14521 Granada Drive
Apple Valley MN 55124
What is the Preamble and What Does it Mean? (Part 10/11)
“TO SAFEGUARD AND TRANSMIT TO POSTERITY THE PRINCIPLES OF JUSTICE, FREEDOM
AND DEMOCRACY...”
All of the youth-training programs of the American Legion are built on this ideal of safeguarding and
transmitting to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy. All Americans can be proud
that in our international relations we have tried to live by the golden rule, the mark of justice. We have
granted to others, as we prize it ourselves, the great boon of freedom. Through the Monroe Doctrine,
we call a halt to foreign imperialism in the Western Hemisphere. We gave freedom to the Philippines.
These principles are part of the American heritage. Legionnaires are pledged to protect and preserve
that heritage.
Submitted by Tim Liffrig - Post 1776 Historian - Be Proud! We are the American Legion!
DAV CHAPTER FORMING
We are forming a DAV Chapter here in Apple Valley. We need 25 interested disabled veterans to start the
Chapter. If you are a DAV member already or are interested in joining, please contact me right away. I will
have more information for you in the coming weeks. Thanks!!
The cost of printing and mailing out the newsletter keeps going up and up...we are over $500
per month in costs! If you would be willing to receive your newsletter via email, we would
greatly appreciate it. Please contact Gary at [email protected] to have your name
transferred to the email list.
Thank you!
American Legion Post 1776, 14521 Granada Drive, Apple Valley MN 55124
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