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The Cyclops
American Legion Dewey Lowman Post #109
May / June 2018 - Our 85th Year
Commander’s Message
Memorial Day
It seems as though my time as Post Commander is
quickly coming to an end. The past two years have
been a wonderful experience. I would like to thank all
of the volunteers and officers that have worked
tirelessly to ensure our post runs efficiently. I will
continue to work with post members and officers and
advise the next Commander when I can.
Looking to the future, we have post elections coming
up at the May Membership Meeting. If you are
considering running for an office, please contact Pat
Miller, Kirk Trieber or Vernon Wilkens. Becoming
more involved on your post is a very rewarding
experience, plus you get a chance to work with some
great people!
The past couple of months have kept us busy, with
the Bull and Oyster Roast, bar events and the Queen
of Diamonds jackpot growing, we pulled together and
made them all successful events. A day to remember those who protected
I'm sure many of you have heard that the Excom was our freedom.
considering making a few changes to the Queen of Dewey Lowman Post 109 will be holding a
Diamonds rules, but instead we have found a way to
accommodate a growing crowd. We didn't want to
Memorial Day Ceremony on May 28th, 2018 at
overcomplicate a well loved game, so we hope this 10:30am. We will be holding the ceremony at the
will work when the jackpot climbs again. Arbutus flagpole, located at the intersection
of Sulphur Spring Rd. and East Dr. The public is
Thank you again for having confidence in me to lead welcome to attend.
Dewey Lowman Post 109. Also, thank you to my late
father in law, Mickey Knecht, for pulling me in nine
years ago to serve as his 3rd Vice, I hope I have made
him proud.
Stay Connected With What’s
It has truly been an honor to serve as your Happening at Post 109
Commander.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dewey109/
Email:Cyclops@AmericanLegionPost109.org
For God and Country Website: http://www.americanlegionpost109.org/
Alicia Knecht
Commander Visit our Facebook Page or subscribe to the weekly
emails and stay up to date on everything happening
at Post 109. Email your name to our address
Canteen News (above). We use a secure service and you can
All Day Every Sunday unsubscribe at any time.
50 Cents off all beer, wine and drinks.
Bucket of beer $10
Hall rental, contact info etc. can be found on
Friday night dinners from 5 to 8 pm and Karaoke at
the inside of the back cover. Pg. 11
8. Every Saturday night live bands start at 7 pm and
the 50/50 raffle.
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Service Officer’s Corner Vernon Hyatt (Post 195), and Lawrence Borkowicz
(Post 195).
1. McVets: We made 21 trips to McVets last year. How well do we all know our members? Does
The veterans there deeply appreciate your generous anyone want to take a guess as to who the Dewey
donations. So please keep bringing your donations Lowman member is with the most continuous years
(clothes) to the Post. of membership In the American Legion? I’ll be more
2. Eye Glasses: I have finally located a member of than happy to buy a drink for the first person who
the Lions Club. So with that in mind, when you are can tell me this gentleman’s name and the year he
joined the American Legion.
finished with your old glasses or you find a pair in
the drawer. Please bring them to the Post. Tell all As a final thought I want to do a shout out to every
your friends and I will get them in the proper hands. Post member who made the extra effort to ensure
our recent Queen Of Diamonds Saturday nights were
3. Cell Phones: The Post has finally topped the as smooth as possible. I have received favorable
1,200 mark. These phones are really important to all comments from members of different Posts
the servicemen and women overseas. Tell all your regarding the niceness of our facility as well as the
friends and keep them coming in to the Post. friendly atmosphere we enjoy here. Kudos to all of
4. U.S.O: When you take a trip or go on vacation you.
and get the little bottles of toiletries, bring them Yours In Service,
back to the Post and put them in the Blue Tub under Clyde Thomas, 1st Vice
the sign-in book. I will be taking them to the U.S.O. 443-917-9821
at B.W.I. Airport and get them into the proper
hands. The returning troops really enjoy using your Sons of the American Legion (S.A.L)
donations. There is also a donation sheet that John Election Announcement
Henn puts in the Post Happenings every week. The Sons of the America Legion Squadron 109's
Look at the list and drop your donations in the Blue elections will be held on Tuesday, May 1st at
Tub. 7:30pm! If you would like to run for an SAL officer
5. Did U Know? Post #40 in St. Louis, MO is an position, please see either Post Commander Alicia
all female Post. They focus on the welfare of fellow Knecht or Judge Advocate Pat Miller. Once elections
women veterans while supporting The American take place and are finalized, get ready to roll up your
Legion. Way to go Ladies! sleeves and work to rejuvenate your S.A.L.!
6.Special Olympics: Since I was appointed Alicia N. Knecht
Chairman for the Department Special Olympics I Commander
have been to many of their events. All these children American Legion
are fantastic athletes. If you ever want to go to one Dewey Lowman Post 109
of these events, I’d be honored to have you go with
me.
Your In Legion Service,, Baltimore O’s
Wild Bill Ganz
Service Officer (410-418-5597)
yncdd840@gmail.com Business Man’s
Special
Membership STEAMED SHRIMP
In the past year Post 109 has gained 25 new 1 LB $13.00
members. Please welcome the 6 most recent new Thursday, June 28, 2018
members to Dewey Lowman: Joseph Miller,
Anthony Brinson, Petty Officer 1st Class Zakary 3:00 PM
Wood, Joseph Fleischmann, Patrick Burke, and COME ON IN AND SUPPORT
Christopher Duvall. DEM O’S
An addition 50 members have transferred to Dewey Dewey Lowman Squadron 109
Lowman from other posts, including the following 4 1610 Sulphur Spring Road
members. Please make welcome: Thomas Frome Halethorpe, MD 21227
(Post 195), Lesley Savoy (Indiana Post 0470),
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Chaplain’s Report March / April
Called To Post Everlasting
John Kraushafer, Kenny Hedrich,
James Loughran
Recuperating At Home
Bob McElroy, “Magic by Mike” Parkinson,
Blaine R. Irvin, Ronnie Stallings
In Nursing Home or Hospital
George Litz Caritas House, Room 237
Chaplain services are available to you if you need
prayer, encouragement and family support or if you
need a listening ear. Feel free to email prayer
requests weekly.
$2 from every meal sold
Anyone having information about a Post member
goes to the legion. entering the hospital or a nursing home; recovering
at home from an illness or surgery; or being called to
Post Everlasting, is asked to please notify the
May 4th - Smoked Brisket, corn Chaplain. Contact the Chaplain directly by phone or
email to schedule a Memorial Service.
spoonbread and veggie $13
Please send your email address to receive
notifications for Memorial Services other important
May 11th - Salmon cakes, rice and
information from the Chaplain’s office.
veggie $12
Tonya Green, Chaplain—301-732-9109
PostChaplain@AmericanLegionPost109.org
May 18th - White chicken chili and
corn bread $10
May 25th - Italian sausage, peppers
and onion sub, pasta salad $12
June 1st - Ham mac n cheese and
veggie $11
June 8th - Pulled chicken BBQ
sandwich and potato salad $11
June 15th - Stuffed peppers $11
June 22nd - Braised pork,
sauerkraut, mashed potatoes $12
June 29th - Open faced pit beef w/
gravy and veggie $12
We welcome dinner suggestions at:
GetFoodGo@Gmail.com
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SAVE THE DATE
POST 109 CRAB FEAST
AUGUST 11, 2018
4-8 PM
Reserved Tables of 8 - $360
or $50
Music by Kaleidoscope
More info in the July/August Cyclops
Tickets on sale July 1st
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Memorial Day is fast approaching and I ask that Spaghetti Dinner $8.00
you pause with me at some point on that day to 3rd Thursday of the month.
remember each of our soldiers who died in service
protecting both our nation and our allies. Say a May 17 & June 21
prayer for those still grieving, place flowers on their 4 pm to 7 pm
graves, participate in parades held in their honor, Good Food at a Great Price.
post photos on Facebook in their memory or call
out their names. Let's keep their memory Every 3rd Thursday of the month. Includes
alive. Remember, these fallen heroes paid for our Spaghetti, Meatballs, Sausage, Salad and
freedom.
bread. Beverages and Dessert Available. Carry
Tonya Green,
Post Chaplin. Out Dinners too! No doggy bags please!
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~ May 2018 ~
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4 5
7:30p-8:30p 5p-7p 50 Cent 5p-8p Friday 7p-11p Live
Sons of the Wing Night Night Dinners Band - Assort-
American Le- 8p-12a Karao- ed Nutz
gion Meeting ke
& Election
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
12:30p-4p 7:30p-8:30p 5p-8p Friday 7p-11p Live
Monday Bingo Auxiliary Night Dinners Band - Re-
7p-8:30p Can- Meeting 8p-12a Karao- bound
teen Cleanup ke
Party
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
12:30p-4p 7p-8p 27 Flags 4p-7p $8.00 5p-8p Friday 7p-11p Live
Monday Bingo Meeting 7 p Spaghetti Din- Night Dinners Band - Kalei-
8p-9p Legion ner. Good 8p-12a Karao- doscope
Members food at a great ke
Meeting. Free price.
Food after
meeting.
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
12:30p-4p 5p-8p Friday 7p-11p Live
Monday Bingo Night Dinners Band - Blue
8p-12a Karao- Line
ke
27 28 29 30 31
Memorial Day
No Bingo. Ck
the weekly
email for a full
schedule of
events.
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~ June 2018 ~
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
5p-8p Friday 7p-11p Live
Night Dinners Band - Assort-
8p-12a Karao- ed Nutz
ke
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
12:30p-4p 7:30p-8:30p 5p-7p 50 Cent 5p-8p Friday 7p-11p Live
Monday Bingo Sons of the Wing Night Night Dinners Band - Never
7p-8:30p Can- American Le- 8p-12a Karao- Too Late
teen Cleanup gion Meeting ke
Party
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
12:30p-4p 7:30p-8:30p 5p-8p Friday 7p-11p Live
Monday Bingo Auxiliary Night Dinners Band - West
Meeting 8p-12a Karao- Side Rocks
ke
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
12:30p-4p 7p-8p 27 Flags 4p-7p $8.00 5p-8p Friday 7p-11p Live
Monday Bingo Meeting 7 p Spaghetti Din- Night Dinners Band - South-
8p-9p Legion ner. Good 8p-12a Karao- Paw
Members food at a great ke
Meeting. Free price.
Food after
meeting.
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
12:30p-4p 5p-8p Friday 7p-11p Live
Monday Bingo Night Dinners Band - Blue
8p-12a Karao- Line
ke
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Dewey Lowman
Unit # 109
Auxiliary
Auxiliary Meetings are held on the and professional portraits.
2nd Tuesday of the month May 19th, 2018: The Fabulous Hubcaps: This
except July & August sold out event is upon us! We need a few good men
We have had a busy couple of months since the last to help set up the hall the night before, setting up the
issue. The Food Drive for SWES was a great success tables and chair. Members and friends who have
resulting in the delivery of hundreds of pounds of tickets please let us know if you can help-out during
food. Thanks to Patty Calvert, Chair of the the event. Not so much that you can’t enjoy your
Community Service Committee, for all her work and time listening to this great band and dancing the
thank you to everyone who donated to this night away! This will indeed be a fabulous
worthy cause! night!
Sharon Knecht and Jean McElroy are to be Saturday, May 26, 2018: Vietnam Veterans
credited for the organization and management of Recognition at McVets: I personally look forward
the Harrington Casino Bus trip that took place on to thanking 150 Vietnam Veteran’s for their service
April 11th. It was a blast. Thanks, Sharon and Jean. and participating in pinning the lapel pins they will
I can attest to the results of your success in the be given.
smiles of the participants as they exited the bus at Memorial Day – May 28, 2018: I hope everyone
the end of the day. Next trip is in October – stay enjoys the BBQ’s, and time with family and friends
tuned for details. on this long weekend. I also hope that everyone will
I am pleased to report that we are sponsoring a take the time to honor the men and women who died
young woman for 2018 Maryland Girls State during military service, by attending the ceremony
youth leadership program. Kyleigh Coe, a high at the Arbutus Flagpole. Additionally, we will honor
school Junior plans to become an Army Nurse Unit 109 Auxiliary members who passed during the
through ROTC. She is excited to be able to past year at the Post Everlasting Ceremony in the
participate and we are proud to be her sponsor. Post Hall at 2:00 p.m.
Three first time attendees joined us at our April We meet on the second Tuesday of the month –
meeting. Many thanks to Jean Toulson, Karen next meetings are May 8th and June 12th–
Hamilton, and Pat Payne for attending and for 7:30 p.m. in the Post Hall – mark your calendar!
being a member of Unit 109. I look forward to Please plan to bring a food donation to contribute to
working with you as we continue to fulfill the the June meeting.
mission of the American Legion Auxiliary. Please do contact me if you have any
June 30th marks the end of the membership year for questions or want more info.
our Unit. Thank you to the Executive Committee Margaret Henn, Unit President
and Committee Chairs for their service this year and Auxunit109@gmail.com
thank you to those who have said they will continue 410-789-2019
to serve. If you are interested in participating in a 2017-2018 Unit 109 Officers
leadership position, please let me know. We President: Margaret Henn
particularly need committee chairs for
1st Vice President: Sharon Knecht
Americanism, Children & Youth, and National
Security. 2nd Vice President: Elaine “Lucy” Sears
The American Legion Auxiliary Department of MD Treasurer: Jean McElroy
convention is being held July 9-13th. Please Secretary: Laura Foerster Puglisi
consider attending – all members are welcome. Chaplain: Darlene Cline
Current & Upcoming Events Sergeant at Arms: Patricia Calvert
May 5, 2018: The Royal Ball – 4-6:30 p.m. A Historian: Deneen Blair
fun, family event that features, food, crafts, games, Executive Committee: Judy Ganz, Donna Hayes, and
Ann Ross
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VA and R
Dewey Lowman Unit 109 is a proud partner with the
United States of America Vietnam War
Commemoration sponsored in part by the
Department of Defense. As a partner the Unit will be
conducting a pinning ceremony at MCVET in
Baltimore at 11 AM on May 26th. Plans are to
welcome home 150 Vietnam Veterans and thank
them for their service to our country in a difficult
time. The veterans will also be pinned with a special
commemorative pin only available at these special OUTSIDE FLEA MARKET May 5th
ceremonies. For more information on the event
please visit http://www.mcvet.org/index.php/news/ ON THE DEWEY LOWMAN AMERICAN
mcvet-news?start=6 or call me at 410-227- 0169. LEGION PARKING LOT
The event is open to the public but registration is CALL TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE!!!!
required.
Sharon Knecht, Chair WHEN: SATURDAY - MAY 5th, 2018
nonniek@verizon.net WHERE: PARKING LOT AT THE POST
1610 SULPHUR SPRING ROAD
410-227-0169
HALETHORPE, MD 21227
410 242-5956
Auxiliary Chaplain
Please notify me as soon as possible if you know of Hot dogs, chips, soda and water will be
an auxiliary member who is sick, hospitalized, available for purchase.
recovering at home or has sadly passed away so that Sorry, No pets on the property during the event.
the appropriate remembrance may be sent.
Vendor setup 7 at am.
The auxiliary offers a funeral / memorial service for Public not allowed in till 8 am.
members upon the family request.
SPACE COST – A space approx. 9 ft X 20ft, equal to 2
Please join us on Memorial Day, Monday May 28 at car spaces: $15.00. Each additional space equal to 1 car
2 P.M. held in the big hall for the beautiful Post space: $5.00.
Everlasting Ceremony as we honor the memory of Your space will not be assigned until payment is
our members who have passed away. received. To Reserve your space Email or Call:
With Love in Service Email: ashby_susie@yahoo.com.
Darlene Cline
Phone: Pat Miller, Chairperson at 410 802-7587
Auxiliary Chaplain Unit 109
410-455-0580 (If you get a message please leave a message with your
name and phone number)
A limited number of tables can be rented for $10.00
each. You will be responsible for transporting the table
Membership from the hall to the designated space outside and
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I am proud to say returning the table to where it was picked up.
that Unit 109 has reached the Department of There will be a truck onsite to pick up donations when
Maryland’s membership goal for 2018. This is quite the event is over.
an achievement for the Unit and I thank all members Payment must be received within a week of your
who paid their dues in a timely manner. Next year it reservation or it will be canceled. Make checks to:
will be even harder to meet goal but I know we can American Legion Post 109 and drop of at Post 109 or
do it. We have added 17 new and transfer members mail to:
so far this year. If you have not paid your dues it is
not too late. They are always welcome. You can drop Pat Miller
the off at the canteen, pay online, or come to our 1405 Avon Ct.
meetings and pay them. If you have any questions or Halethorpe, MD 21227
concerns please feel free to contact me at No Reservations accepted after Friday, April, 27
nonniek@ verizon.net or 410-227-0169.
NO REFUNDS
Sharon Knecht, 1st Vice and Membership RAIN DATE – SATURDAY, MAY 12th.
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We received this thank you letter from
the young man we are sponsoring for
Boys State this year.
Thank you very much for sponsoring me for
Boys State this year. I am excited about the
opportunity to be exposed to the leadership and
legislation process of local governments. I
believe this experience will be a great asset in
my life.
Having many family members that have served
in the military I appreciate the work that the
American Legion does. I will make sure to work
very hard and represent Post 109 well. I am
looking forward to the orientation on June
12th. Thanks again for this opportunity.
David Trider
Monday Bingo
Open to the Public
12:30 pm every Monday
in the Post hall
Bingo Every Monday with lunch,
refreshments and lots of fun and
prizes. Lunch served from 11:30 am to
12:15 pm. $4.00 for soup and a
sandwich. 3 packages - $6, $11 and
$16. A total of 25 games. $20 to a winner
of a regular game. Progressive Jackpot
Every Week.
Cyclops May / June 2018 Page 10The Original 27 Flags
The 27 Flags Unit honors our flag at events
throughout the year. Memorial Day at the Arbutus
Flag Pole, July 4th and other parades, Labor day
and other occasions. If you are interested in
joining a great group of people honoring our flag
and its history we meet at 7 pm on the 3rd Tuesday
of each month. For info contact John Calvert,
Director of the Original 27 Flags at: 410-370-7629.
Post 109 Hall Rental 2017 Flag Raising Schedule
Our hall can accommodate both large and small The Original 27 Flags Unit along with help from
additional post members raise and lower the flags
events with ample parking. Call Dot for on the poles lining the post driveway. When all the
competitive hall rental prices and the best flags are up it is a very impressive site.
service around. Dot Meile 410-299-2788. Please consider taking a little time to meet us at the
Legion and help us accomplish this duty. It usually
Post Hours takes less than 30 minutes. Thanks in advance for
your help!
Sunday & Monday 1 to 7 pm
Flags go up at 8 am and down at 5 pm on
Tuesday 6 to 11 pm
the following days:
Wednesday & Thursday 12 to 11 pm
Friday & Saturday 12 to 1 am Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lincoln’s Birthday,
Washington’s Birthday, Armed Forces Day,
Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day,
2017 - 2018 Officers Labor Day, Patriots Day, American Legion Day,
Constitution Day, Columbus Day, Election Day,
Commander Alicia Knecht 443-554-9754 Veterans Day and Pearl Harbor Day.
1st Vice Clyde Thomas 443-917-9821
2nd Vice Gregory Miller 410-350-1455
3rd Vice John Henn 410-789-2019
Adjutant Dick Paronto 410-353-0333
Judge Advocate Pat Miller 410-802-7587
Finance Officer Paul Black 410-788-1588
Chaplain Tonya Green 301-732-9109
Historian John J. Henn 410-789-2019
Service Officer William Ganz 410-418-5597
Sgt.-At-Arms John Calvert 410-370-7629
Contact Us
1610 Sulphur Spring Road
Halethorpe, Maryland 21227
Phone Number: 410-242-5956
Email: Cyclops@AmericanLegionPost109.org
Website: www.AmericanLegionPost109.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dewey109
Cyclops May / June 2018 Page 11Dewey Lowman Post 109 Time Dated Material PLACE
Department of Maryland STAMP
1610 Sulphur Spring Road Please Do Not Delay
HERE
Halethorpe, MD 21227 Deliver by May 1
IN GOD WE TRUST
The American Legion
FOR GOD AND COUNTRY
AFFIX LABEL HERE
The Cyclops
May / June 2018
The bimonthly newsletter of
American Legion Dewey Lowman Post 109
Bingo 27 Flag Meetings Membership Spaghetti
Every Monday Meetings Dinners
Lunch At 11:30 am 3rd Tuesdays 3rd Tuesdays On the 3rd Thursday
Bingo at 12:30 pm
7 pm.
May 15 & June 19 8 pm May 17 & 21
Refreshments May 15 & June 19 4 pm to 7 pm
Questions?
Progressive Jackpot $8 includes Spaghetti,
Questions? 410-370-7629 Attend the Meetings meatballs, sausage and
410-761-0127 and be part of Your salad.
Post. Questions? Questions?
410-242-5781 410-242-5781
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