Seabreeze January 2011 - American Legion Newport Harbor Post 291

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January 2011 · American Legion Post 291 · American Legion Auxiliary · Sons of the American Legion · American Legion Yacht Club AUXILIARY PRESIDENT KENDALL MADSEN Happy New Year Ladies, The end of 2010 went out with a bang. Our Children and Youth Committee Kathy panning, Kayla Canerdy and Katrina Halliwell did a spectacular job of putting smiles on so many children’s faces. They donned their “elves” outfits, and helped with the ARMY recruiter children and hosted the Annual Children’s Christmas party with over 90 kids. Santa and Mrs. Clause arrived by boat and the kids were treated to crafts, face painting, lunch and gift bags. Thanks also to the other Auxiliary members who helped out as well. We had our official visit from our Department President Pilar Reyes, and we were very proud to let her know that our humble little Unit 291 made goal with 1,345 members. Way to Go, MELVETA!! Then we had the official Southern California visit by our National Commander, Jimmie Foster, including Medal of Honor recipients, a Pearl Harbor survivor, two Buffalo Soldiers and two Gold Star Mothers. What a tremendous honor it was for me to be a part of something very special. Although the rains came and never left during the boat parade, I’d like to thank the SAL for all their hard work in making a very challenging event a success. We now have the SeaBreeze available by way of e-mail. If you would like top receive the Newsletter, please forward your e-mail address to info@studioKendall.com and you will be added to the list. Our biggest fundraiser is coming up in February, “The Sweethearts Ball” and we need your help. We are, once again, raffling off a car and you will be receiving your raffle tickets in the mail at the beginning of January. Please ask your family, friends and co-workers to buy a ticket (or ten) to have a chance to win a 2011 Honda Fit. The drawing will be held during the Sweethearts Ball on February 12. Let’s make this the most profitable raffle ever so we can continue to support our veterans and all the programs of the Auxiliary. And finally, I would like to thank all of our Auxiliary members that have taken time out of their lives to help out our Veterans, our Children and Youth and all that we do for the Auxiliary. I know that everyone’s lives are busy, and to spend it helping out our cause is incredibly generous. Here’s to a great and prosperous 2011. I hope to see you around the Post! Kendall Madsen President For God and Country, In support of The American Legion 8 L-R Historian Jan Spriggs, Marshal Kim Philhart, Cindy Widdall, District Pres. Karen Karanickolas, Pres. Kendall Madsen, 1st VP Melveta Mason, Exec Comm. Margaret Myles, Children & Youth Comm. members Kayla Canerdy and Kathy Panning and Secretary Susan DiFonzo L-R Exec. Comm. Mary Carolan, Historian, Jan Spriggs, Exec. Comm., Wanda Nordstrom, Pres. Kendall Madsen, Dept. Pres. Pilas Reyes, District 29 Pres. Karen Karanickolas, , 1st VP Melveta Mason and Secretary, Susan DiFonzo Cindy Widdall, Jan Spriggs and Amy LaPan with some Auxiliary members getting the hall ready for the Holidays Join us at our next General Auxiliary Meeting on January 19
Army · Navy · Air Force · Marine Corps · Coast Guard · Support Our Troops · Support Our Post · SeaBreeze The Sweethearts Ball Saturday, February 12, 2011 Enter to Win a 2011 Honda Fit Only $10 per raffle ticket American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 291 proudly presents Black Tie/Cocktail Attire Cocktails 5:00-6:00 pm Dinner 6:00 pm Dancing 7:00-11:00 pm $50. per ticket In honoring Legionnaire Ray Fladeboe who recently went to Post Everlasting, we would like to thank Fladeboe Honda of Irvine for working with us to secure a Brand New 2011 HONDA FIT. That’s right! We are raffling a brand new, 100% American Made 2011 Honda Fit Drawing to be held on February 12, 2011 Need not be present to win. Winner must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license. Proceeds of the Honda Fit will go to several Veterans charities Tickets going fast - buy today Call the office at (949) 673-5070 or purchase at the bar (You don’t need a date to attend - come with friends or meet and mingle) Proceeds of the Ball go to the Edna Cannady Music Scholarship Fund 9
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