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The Echo VETERANS
January, February & HELPING
March 2020
VETERANS
the Official Newsletter
American Legion Frierson Nichols
Post 8 Winter Haven Fl.
AMERICAN LEGION
FRIERSON NICHOLS POST 8
ESTABLISHED JUNE 3, 1919
POST 8 WOMEN’S AUXILIARY
ESTABLISHED AUGUST 24, 1924
Squadron 8,
Sons of the American Legion
Joins Post 8 February 19, 1976
ISSUE 11—20
For God and Country
GREETINGS
From the desk of the Commander:
A big welcome back to our northern friends. A New
Year is here, and we have lots of programs coming up. If
anyone would like to help and get involved, please con-
Commander Mike O’ Callaghan tact an officer or the office.
Dues were due December 31st. If your key card doesn’t
1st Vice Commander Bill Butler work, you need to renew.
2nd Vice Commander Dave Ergott We are continuing to make improvements around the
Post. We now have a new awning on the TDY entrance.
3rd Vice Commander Debra LaBelle
I would like to give a big Thank You to all volunteers that
Adjutant John Smith have been working so hard to make our Post the Best!
Finance Officer Ed Mcnulty
Chaplain David Grass
For God and Country,
Sgt. at Arms Fred Knippenberg
Historian Ron Fraser Mike O’Callaghan
Judge Advocate Jerry LaBelle Commander
Service Officer Dan Jarvis
FRAN HARPER
www.americanlegionpost8.org
New Members and transfers GREETINGS
WELCOME TO POST 8
Hi Legionnaires and Family
CHARLES L. CROSBY RON WHITMORE Well, here we are in the third quarter of the year.
JONATHAN BLACKBURN ROBERT T. GORSLENE Wow, where did the time go! The Holidays have
ROGER PETERSON RALPH V. TROCCHIO come and gone, and we hope everyone has had a
RALPH TAYLOR WILLIAM LANDIN good year. Let’s hope 2020 will be just as good
JOHN G. RYKKEN GARY M. HELM to us here at Post 8.
MICHAEL BAGWELL VICTOR MATEO
LISA LINDSEY WILLIAM J. BURKE
Our membership has been off to a good start, but we can still im-
ROBERT J. WEEKS WILLIAM C. WARD prove. I am asking you Veterans to help show our Commander how
EDWARD E. BOVAIRD JACK A. SMITH much we appreciate everything he has helped accomplish and attain
DANIEL KARLSON THEODORE WORKMAN 100% this year. Talk with your friends and neighbors, if they aren’t
THOMAS A. THONEBE BARNEY TAYLOR already members, see if they want to come into the Family. We can
THOMAS E. CROWDER HERSCHEL R. GARRISON use new members to fill our quotas!
DARIUS PAULK JACK A. VALLAD There are still a few minor improvements to make to the Post in this
WILLIAM E. PLATZ ROBERT A. WHYNOT new year. We continue to make improvements so when you come to
GERALD C. JUNIPER EDWIN C. AMSLER the Post you can enjoy yourselves!
GARY L. ROGERS JERRY L. STONER
WARREN G. BENHAM, JR. THOMAS SLEVINSKI
MICHAEL SPOTSWOOD CAROLYN D. CICCARELLO
For God and Country,
EDWARD COSTELLO, JR. GORDON B. HAMILTON Bill Butler
ROYDRICK V. JONES RONNIE W. WARDLAW 1st Vice Commander
THOMAS J. GRUENINGER DAVID WISEMAN
ROBERT SPEIDEL TERRY H. SPOHN
WILLIAM RAY POSTON GARY R. SCHEVERS
ADJUTANT REPORT
JOSEPH J. CAPUTO MICHAEL GOODWIN
CHARLES ASIKAINEN JOHN BOMBERGER Greeting to all! As Barbara Walters would say, Wel-
MICHAEL W. CURL DONALD L. JONES come to 20 20.
RONALD H. MCGREW NATHANIEL PRIESTLEY I can’t believe 2019 has passed so quickly. We have had a busy year
ROGER CHEVRETTE PAUL W. FANKHAUSER as many changes and updates were made to our post.
WILLIAM D. PRICE ROBERT V. BRUNER As we look forward to new year, let us embrace the many changes
RICHARD MULQUEEN MICHAEL G. BARGER that will be taking place though out the year. As some of us don’t like
DAVID WIEMER ROBERT W. FRY change, we have to be reminded that the only thing constant is
NELSON M. GIBBS JAMES R. PLUMLEE
RAUL GONZALEZ GARY L. MATESIG
change. Our post has been around for 100 years and in all that time,
ALVARO A. RESTREPO CHRISTOPHER M. ROSAGE many changes have taken place and will continue to do so through-
DALE REYNOLDS ROSE P. TKACHUK out the history of the post.
ROBERT P. MARLETT JOHN A. TKACHUK Membership has been doing well, but the post would like to make
RICHARD TURPIN ARTHUR P. KOLLASCH 100% of it’s appointed goal. Remember the legion is now open to an-
GERALD F. BRILL AUGUSTUS LAWSON yone who has served on active duty and has been honorable dis-
MOLLY CLARKSON JERRY M. TAYLOR charged. So remind all your friends who have served that they can
MARINA INTRAVAIA DANIEL SCHERZER now join legion family.
CLARENCE MARTIN NORMAND P. FOURNIER Here is wishing all a prosperous and happy 2020.
VICTOR TORRINI RICHARD GUIMOND For God and Country,
PAUL FRANCIS SULLIVAN GRANT BOWEN
JAMES A. HARRIS JIMMIE R. BONTRAGER
John Smith Adjutant.
BARRY SITERS Did you know that you now can receive the Echo on our web-
site: www.americanlegionpost8.org
Honor Guard
During the three months of October to December we participated in
several services. The Veteran’s Day observance was well attended as
the Honor Guard provided hot dogs and hamburgers and asked that
attendees bring a dish to share. The event was a great success thanks
to everyone, and everybody seemed to enjoy themselves. We also par-
ticipated in observances at Swiss Golf and Tennis and Kings Point.
The Thursday Honor Guard bingo continues to do well and attend-
ance continues to be strong. Starting the first Thursday of January
the bingo will start at 12:30 instead of 1:00. This was voted on by the
players and approved by the Honor Guard and the Post. This will
help those players that have issues driving in the dark.
Commander John Paye, Jr.
I hope all had a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
1st Vice Commander John Weems, Jr.
Thanks to all Honor Guard members and Post members for their Adjutant Daniel Heier
participation and support in all of our activities.
Finance Officer Mike O’Callaghan
For God and Country
Ed McNulty Captain Chaplain Brian McDonald
Post 8 Honor Guard Sgt. At Arms Jack Bunting
Historian David Bunting
Honor Guard Judge Advocate Jim Tucker
ED MCNULTY CAPTAIN
JERRY LA BELLE 1st LT.
BRUCE ZELONKY 1ST LT. QUARTER MASTER
RON WLODARCZAK 2ND LT.
DEBRA LA BELLE CHAPLAIN LEGION TAG AGENCY
JOHN PAYE, JR W.O. FINANCE
FRED KNIPPENBERG 1ST SGT HELP SUPPORT OUR VETERANS BY UTILIZING THE LEGION
STAN QUAINTANCE DIRECTOR TAG AGENCY FOR VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS AND RENEWALS.
JIM WARF DIRECTOR FOR FAST CONVENIENT SERVICE COME TO THE LEGION TAG
AGENCY LOCATED ADJACENT TO POST 8.
Post 8 telephone (863) 293-7029
Legion Tag Agency (863) 293-5551
Hello American Legion Riders
and Family Members
As Post 8 Chaplain I will do my best to what is needed. I will
As the end of the year approaches, we have increased be looking for your help. If you know of anyone needing Pray-
membership to 32, we have a lot of new members and ers, please let me know. My e-mail
transfers and have been busy. Our meetings are held
on 2nd Sunday of the month @2pm and we do the
dgrass13@tampabay.rr.com or
50/50 raffles on the 4th Wednesday and Friday of the davidgrass8910@gmail.com and my cell number is (207)
month. 468-2624. I have been notified of 8 deaths since becoming
October 26th we had our Central Area Ride In hosted by Chapter 72 Chaplain. Lets all pray for our active military and our vets.
where over $15,000 was raised by the chapters in District 7 for Pro-
ject Vet Relief Suicide Prevention. For God and Country
November started with a fun ride over to The Arcadia Bikefest on
the 2nd, a Veteran Fundraiser Poker Chip Ride hosted by Haines City David Grass Chaplain
Chapter on the 16th and a Entombment Escort for Richard Nathans
from Lake Wales to Sarasota National Cemetery on the 19th.
As December comes around we think of those in need and with that Greetings from your TDY
in mind on the 1st we participated in a Angels Trees Toy Run bene- Well, it's that time of year again, and how quickly this year has
fiting the children of Polk County. A Box Truck was filled with do- flown by! A big welcome back to all our Northern friends, we have
nated toys and we had a good time decorating our bikes and riding missed you, although we had one HOT summer, and I know a lot of
through Lakeland. We will end our year with The Wreaths Across you did too! Things have been pretty steady this summer. Please
American escort on the 14th to Bushnell National Cemetery from make sure you check our website out to keep up on all our current
Lakeland, and our Facebook page will be up by the end of the year, events, and we are really busy from now until spring. We have sent
so look for it .. a trailer load of goods to our friends in the Bahama's and also had a
Next year we hope our Chapter will continue to grow, do a lot more special benefit “Acoustic Guitar Concert” that helped us raise
fundraising and we are even talking about doing some dinners dur- $1500.00: and many thanks to all that donated monetary or other-
ing the month. February we have our annual ALR Summit where a wise, you really came through for these people. Tony and Trish
lot of good information will be accessible to help us continued spearheaded the concert and we had a nice crowd. All live music...
growth.....
speaking of music, I have some new bands coming in starting in the
please feel free to contact myself or Michelle Prindle, Sec., at our
email address: alr8winterhaven@gmail.com new year and we are going to be featuring Bands on Saturday's also
For God and Country, in the new year. So please come support us. We will be open on
Michelle Prindle Christmas, sign up sheets are up so you can bring your special side
Secretary Chapter 8 dish. On December 21st we will be having our annual Eggnog party
from 2 pm to 4 pm. New additions are two huge windows in the TDY
Clubroom so that you can now get a nice view of our Lake Silver.
Well we will be here ready to take great care of you all throughout
the holidays. Hope to see you all soon. For God and Country June
Bug TDY Clubroom Mgr.
For God and Country,
June Dutcher TDY Clubroom Manager
AUXILIARY UNIT 8
Post 8 Café
Open Monday thru Friday OFFICERS
11AM to 3 PM
Monday & Wednesday Evening President Audra Anderson
5 PM to 8 PM 1st Vice President Janice Chumney
2nd Vice President Loraine (Bird) Anthony
Secretary Open
Treasurer Bonnie Willard
Chaplain Gustine Boyd
Joint installation of Officers Historian JoAnn O’Callaghan
Sgt. At Arms Carolyn Kostal
July 8th @ 5 PM Jr Past President Janice Chumney
Executive Committee
Nancy Fosie, June Dutcher & Lorraine Anthony
Jr. Past President Louise Miller
Dear Members;
It has been a busy time for us in the Auxiliary. I would like to Thank all
the members that have helped in this busy time. It will be getting busier
with the New Year coming. Speaking of the New Year the Auxiliary has
teamed up with the 40/8 to bring in the New Year with the annual New
Year’s Eve Party. Tickets are on sale and anytime that there is a function
or any evening during the week there will be someone at the Post to sell
you the tickets. There is going to be a great entertainment and a deli-
cious meal. There will also be door prizes and a 50/50 drawing along
Marine Corps League U.S. Seabees with Champagne at Midnight and the Balloon Dropping.
Heart of Florida Veterans of America I would like the say a Great big Thanks to all who helped with the Early
Detachment # 1107 Island x-2 Bird Dinner, the Labor Day Event, and the selling of the Fish Dinner
Tickets and 50/50 tickets.
There was so much help for the Poppy Drive that is was greatly appreci-
Meetings at 7 PM at ated to those who got up early to help with this. The last total amount
Meetings on the
American Legion Post 8 that I was told was $8000. We could not have done this without your
2nd Saturday of each month
On the 4th Thursday of the month HELP!
Except November & December 4632 S. Florida Avenue There are many things in the works and we hope to see everyone there
When it is on the 3rd Wednesday Lakeland, FL to enjoy what events we have coming up.
Everyone should give themselves a pat on the back and a GREAT JOB
for all the donations for the Bahamas, the Female Homeless Veterans
For information call and the Cookies, Candy and Supplies you have brought in to help with
For information call
John Blount @ 407 760-1407 each of these events. We could not have done this without you, and you
863 647-1616 all are there to step up to the cause no matter what it is. Thank You can-
Or
Or not begin to say enough. Keep up the GOOD WORK.
Kevin Ruhl
863 299-0009
@ 813 695-6203 Cordially
Audra Anderson
Madam President.
Legion Riders Pennies
“If you look after the pennies,
the dollars will look after themselves”.
Jill (Michigan) 2.11
Dave & Ronda Frederick 2.00
Philip Schmitz Director Janice 1.11
Jimmie Newman Asst Director June Bug 2.50
Joe Swader Finance Tucker .82
Denise Loop Secretary Lisa 1.97
Larry Day Sgt. At Arms J.R. 1.04
Tom Cunningham Road Captain Woody 3.33
Do unto others as though you were the others.
Upcoming Events
Thank you one and all for your Kindness. What we Give Today
The American Legion, Department of Florida will be hosting its
Makes For A Better Tomorrow.
annual statewide convention June 25-28, 2020 at The Orlando
World Center Marriott, Orlando FL. Approximately 3,000 Ameri-
can Legion members will be in attendance to include spouses
and family members. Each year the state convention offers a
wide variety of leadership training available to all members for
the development and betterment of their local Post. The Depart-
ment convention is not only a time where all posts gather to ex-
change ideas and reunite as a family; it is also a time where our
members gather to elect the leadership for the new member-
ship year and celebrate in the successes of the past member-
ship year as it comes to a close. Please review this year’s tenta-
tive convention agenda to see all the exciting events planned
and unique learning opportunities offered.
EVENT DATES:
Marriott Orlando World Center
June 25, 2020 – June 28, 2020
July 1, 2021 – July 4, 2021
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