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Our Mission
It is the goal of our Organization to stand by our commitment to the community, the state of New Jersey, and ultimately this great nation, by providing and following programs which provide assistance. Our goals include, but are not limited to the following objectives:
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American Legion Post 91 * 99 N. Main Street * Wharton, New Jersey * 07885
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A Message From The Squadron Commander
Comrades,
As the Post begins it's final quarter of 2009 and prepares to end another year of service to the community’s youth and veterans, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of those who supported Squadron 91's many events. Our recent Clambake was a success and each year attendance continues to grow. To that end, please plan to attend our upcoming Comedy Night in October. It is always a fun evening and we encourage you to come on out for a few hours, meet some new folks and lighten your day.
During those most important of Holidays, Labor Day, 911 and Veterans Day we of course will be out in the public eye attending festivities and parades to remember those who faithfully served for our freedom.
To our invaluable members of Squadron 91's Legion I’d like to encourage you to attend Post Business Meetings as often as you’re able, on the second Wednesday of the month. The more membership participation in the more mundane aspects of Post operations decision-making, as well as the higher profile activities, the better and more effective we become as an Organization.
Finally, please always remember to be mindful of opportunities to to recruit a new member to our fold. Encourage any prospective Legion/Auxiliary members to take a look at our website – www.squadron91.com. Web sites have become almost a necessity in getting the word out regarding an organization and what it does. We’ve worked hard at organizing this and presenting the “fun side” of what we do, and we intend to find additional ways to keep current as well as prospective members informed. If you have any questions regarding Post activities, please email our webmaster. He will gladly get the word back to me and I will personally attend to all inquiries.
For God and Country,
John Craven
Commander 2009
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 In God we Trust
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For God & Country
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The Sons of The American Legion was created in 1932 as an organization within The American Legion. The S.A.L. is made up of boys and men of all ages whose parents or grandparents served in the United States military and became eligible for membership in The American Legion. Together, members of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of The American Legion make up what is known as The Legion Family. All three organizations place high importance on preserving our American traditions and values, improving the quality of life for our nation's children, caring for veterans and their families, and perhaps most importantly, teaching the fundamentals of good citizenship.
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Meeting Schedule
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SAL Squadron 91 meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm at the William J Hocking Post 91, 99 N Main St , Wharton.
All members are encouraged to attend!
Our next meeting is February 10, 2010 at 7:30 PM
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Bartenders Schedule
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Stay tuned for newest schedule
If you cannot keep your scheduled tender date please arrange for a fill-in.
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Upcoming Events
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From the Canteen
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Lest We Forget
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IMPORTANT SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
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Just a quick reminder that if you have a son or daughter eligible for our scholarship, your membership dues must be paid and up to date no later than January 1, 2010. Back dues if any and current 2010 dues must be paid. Applications will be available at the Legion Post approximately April 1, 2010
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First Fry-day Nites
February 5, 2010 is our next FIRST FRY-DAY. Please join us for good food and fun!
Chefs On Call
To Be Announced!
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Remember 9/11
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Remember in your prayers the friends and families of all those who perished or lost loved ones in the 9/11 tragedies. Remember the passengers and the pilots on the AA and United Air flights; the workers in the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, the firemen, the police officers and all of the innocent bystanders.
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SAVE THE DATE!!!!!!
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Our next Comedy Night will be Saturday April 17, 2010. More information to follow as it becomes available.
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Our next trip to Atlantic City is tentatively scheduled for Sunday March 21, 2010. More information to come !!!
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 With Winter now upon us, what better way to start the day than with a Spectacular Sunday Breakfast.
Our next breakfast date is Sunday,February 14, 2010. Please join us!
Time: 8:00am til Noon
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Twas the night before Christmas,
he lived all alone,
in a one bedroom home made of plaster and stone.
I had come down the chiminey with presents to give
and to see just whom in this house did live.
I looked all about, a strange sight did I see.
No tinsel, no presents, not even a tree.
No stocking by mantle, just boots filled with sand.
On the wall hung pictures of a far distant land,
with medals and badges, awards of all kinds,
a sober thought came to mind.
For this house was different, it was dark and dreary.
I had found the home of a soldier, once I could see.
The soldier lay sleeping, silent, alone,
curled up on the floor in this one bedroom home.
The face was so gentle, the room in disorder,
not how I pictured a United States soldier.
Was this the hero of whom I'd just read?
Curled up on a poncho, the floor for a bed?
I realized the families that I saw this night,
owed their lives to these soldiers who were willing to fight.
Soon round the world the children would play,
and grownups would celebrate a bright Christmas day.
They enjoyed freedom each month of the year,
because of the soldiers, like the one lying here.
I couldn't wonder how many lay alone,
on a cold Christmas Eve in a land far from home.
The very thought brought a tear to my eye,
I dropped to my knees and started to cry.
The soldier awakened and I heard a rough voice,
"Santa don't cry, this is the life of my choice,
I fight for freedom, I don't ask for more,
my life is my God, my country, my corps."
The soldier rolled over and drifted to sleep,
I couldn't control it, and continued to weep.
I kept watch for hours, so silent and still,
and we both shivered from the cold winter's chill.
I didn't want to leave on that cold, dark night,
this guardian of honor so willing to fight.
Then the soldier rolled over, whispered with a voice soft and pure,
"Carry on Santa, It's Christmas day and all is secure."
One look at my watch and I knew he was right,
"Merry Christmas to All and to All a Good Night!"
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Banquet Hall Rentals
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Need to rent a hall for a banquet? party? or Fundraiser? Stop in Wednesday Nights between 7 pm and 9 pm or Call 973/366-2458
The Wharton American Legion Post 91 Banquet Hall is available for both catered and non-catered events. We have a full service kitchen available and cater numerous affairs during the year. These include:
Wedding receptions
Birthdays
Anniversaries
Office parties
Luncheons
Christmas parties
Sweet 16 Parties
Christenings
and other events.
The Banquet Hall entrance, along with a separate parking lot, is located at the rear of the Wharton American Legion. The Banquet Hall has a separate bar and rest room facilities. It can handle up to 150 people with music and dancing. For meeting or walk through affairs, it can hold 165 people.
For rental information call (973)366-2458.
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Support our United States troops by donating to Christmas in Iraq
“CARE PACKAGES FOR TROOPS”
The following is a list of suggested items needed for our U.S. Troops.
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PERSONAL CARE ITEMS
Travel Sizes Only, No Aerosols, no meltables.
Troops have little storage and must carry 50 lb + in gear.
The smaller the items the better.
Baby Wipes
(Used for bathing in lieu of showers)
Laundry Soap
(Small Single-Load Packs, Trial Sizes, or 'Tablets')
Liquid, Bar, or Waterless Soap Shampoo
Lotion (For rough, dry skin)
Sunblock, Aloe Vera Hand Sanitizer Liquid
Deodorant (Roll-On or Gel Only)
Shaving Cream (Non-Aerosol Only)
Eye Drops
Q-Tips (Used to clean ears and guns)
Feminine Hygiene Products, Tampax, Disposable Razors
Baby Powder, Foot Powder
(Used on body and in boots to keep dry)
Dr. Scholls Moleskin
(Pads for sore feet)
Blistex, Vaseline, Carmex
(Squeeze Tube)
Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Mouthwash, Dental Floss/Picks
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
MAG Lite (Flashlight), Bulbs and Batteries
Insect Repellent
(Pump Action or Towelettes)
Hand Warmers
Writing Paper, Envelopes, Pens
Games and Puzzles (Hand Held)
DVD’s and CD’s
(Movies and Music)
FOOD ITEMS
Travel Sizes Only, No Aerosols, No Pork,
and Nothing That Will Melt
Chips - Doritos, Pringles, Corn and Potato Snacks
(2-3 oz. Plastic Containers or Individual Snack Packs)
Dips
(9 oz. Plastic Containers or Cans)
Trail Mix, Poppycock, Butter Toffee (Popcorn)
(7-8 oz. Snack Packs)
Crackers, Cookies, Power Bars
(12 oz. or Individual Snack Packs)
(Cheese and Crackers, Peanut Butter and Crackers)
Cereal
(Individual Boxes or Plastic Cups)
Cheese
(Plastic Squeeze Container)
Fruit and Nuts
(6-8 oz. Dried or Canned Snack Packs)
Pudding, Jell-O
(Squeeze Tube or Snack Packs)
Soups
(15 oz. Plastic Containers)
(Campbell’s Soup at Hand)
Lasagna, Ravioli, Spaghetti, Mac & Cheese, Chili,
Beef Stew, Chicken n’ Dumplins, Noodles & Chicken
(7-15 oz. Plastic Containers)
(Chef Boyardee/Nalleys)
Chicken, Turkey, Salmon, Tuna
(7 oz. Easy Open Packs)
(Chicken of the Sea/Bumble Bee)
Tea, Coffee, Hot Chocolate,Apple Cider, Powdered Drinks
(Individual Servings)
(Chrystal Light, Kool Aid, Country Time, Smuckers, Capri Sun)
Spices
Sugar and Creamers (Packs)
(Sweet, Sour, Spicy, etc. - Tabasco, Season Salt)
(MRE’s – (Meals Ready to Eat)
become bland (boring) over time and need flavoring
Gum, Lifesavers, Hard Candy
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Did you earn an Award?
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We need to work together to achieve our goals and promote the Sons of The American Legion, can we count on you?
Squadron membership has many rewards and post-war Organizations such as the American Legion, VFW, ELKS, etc typically see a decline in the number of people who join. However, we consider our Organization one that serves the public during all times - peacable and otherwise. In order to keep great Squadrons like ours going, some of our squadrons are struggling to stay afloat. So, what can we do to help them?
The National Membership Committee offers a recruitment pin award for those members recruiting five (5) new members into the Sons of The American Legion within a membership year. This pin is suitable to wear upon your cover or lapel. You must meet and complete the requirements listed below.
· Recruit five (5) new members into the S.A.L., no renewals
· All information must be clearly printed or typed. Non-readable forms will not be processed
· The new members membership record must be received at the Detachment and National Headquarters
· This form must be postmarked prior to midnight of August 31, 2010
· Only one (1) award pin per member regardless of the total new members recruited
· American Legion Family members are also eligible for this award.
· No Abbreviations. Information must be spelled out and complete
Complete information and downloadable forms are available here:
Recruitment Award Form
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