Greetings All!

 
What a cool summer we've been having, it's hard to believe that January was warmer than July.

I was very glad to see that the weather was warm enough to get over 150 of you out to the Beach Bash to enjoy a wonderful day at Barney's, the food was terrific and the drinks were ice cold, all thanks to the great Volunteers that worked so hard to make this outing a total success. THANKS 716 VOLUNTEERS.

HELP WANTED

We need a graphic designer to help make the flyers for the different functions around the Post, also to work hand in hand with the public relations Committee of the Post and

 record photographically all our major functions. So if you feel like you can help our Post by being the Historian please let me know a.s.a.p. and if you can make flyers too I'll make a statue of you in front of the building, just kidding.

We will also be needing another Service Officer since the one that we had assisting John Allen decided to quit at the Beach Bash. Please let me know if you can keep me and the Members apprised of the business of the VA and our benefits.

We also need Committee Chairmen for the following:

• Americanism (to promote Patriotism around the Post and the community by keeping track of how the flags are displayed around the city and to help with the decorations around the Post)

• Children and Youth (to look for ways of helping the young people of Los Alamitos, especially those of veterans)

• National Security (to organize the Post and assist the community in case of any emergency)

• Public Relations (to promote our Post via all available media)

•VA and R Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation (to look for ways of assisting our Veterans in and out of the VA Hospital)

• Uniformed Groups (to organize, train, promote and supervise Post 716 Color Guard and Firing squad)

• Visiting Committee (to give comfort to members  and their families when sick or hospitalized and to organize Post hopping events)

Membership Committee under its
Chairman 1st Vice Cmdr. Chris Neiffer.

Sports Editor, this position can be filled by a member of any organization in the Post who is willing
to report on all Los Alamitos School sports, keep us apprised of our Legion Race Car #76 and any other pertinent sports news.

Please contact me directly if you are interested in any of these opportunities to do something for our Post.

HELP NEEDED / FIRE DAMAGE

Legionnaire Charlie Lehmann's Daughter Tina Lopez and her family, Husband, 1yr and 7yr daughter and 11yr Son suffered a house fire, thanks to those of you that have already helped. Her cell # is 562-230-5388 if you would like to see how they are doing, THANKS AGAIN

1-140Th Aviation Battalion

25 July, was the appreciation/departure party at the Post, we had a 1st class BBQ lined up for the Battalion, and a super pretty welcoming committee comprised of some of our beautiful Junior Auxiliary girls that gave the Solders hugs and kisses as they came in. Thanks to all the Volunteers that helped put this heartfelt goodbye together. We have several members in this Battalion that will be needing some extra prayers as the will be shoving off for another tour in Iraq real soon.
We hope they all make it back so we can give them an even better welcome home party. God speed Soldiers.


Bus trip

Colorado River FUN-draiser
19-21 September Edgewater Hotel and Casino
Leaving Sunday 10 am after FREE Champagne breakfast and returning Tuesday around 6:45 pm
Please make your reservation now. Details in the flyer within this newsletter.

American Legion Baseball

We are now sponsoring two teams from Los Alamitos High School in the American Legion Baseball
league. This is the first time since I have been a
member of this Post, we have been able to participate in one of the Legion's most prestigious programs.

With your help we are hoping that next year we will be able to buy uniforms. Speaking of help Coach Moore still needs help with the "Paper Drive", LAST pick up will be 28 August PLEASE HAVE YOUR PAPER AND CARDBOARD AT THE POST BY THE 27TH.

If you would like donate directly to this program, please contact our baseball Commissioner 1st Vice Cmdr. Chris Neiffer.

As always please remember to thank our Volunteers....drop a little something in the tip jar or better yet volunteer yourself.

Semper Fi
Ernie 
Commander, Post 716
(562) 743-2630

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