Sullivan-Wallen Post 11

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November 2024

2- Spaghetti Dinner at 12pm

9- Yacht Club Veterans Day Ceremony at 11am

11- Vet Day Ceremony Neville Museum at 10am

12- Executive Board Meeting at 6pm

Auxiliary Meeting 6pm

SAL Post 11 630pm

Business Meeting 7pm

18- County Council Meeting in Denmark at 6:30pm

28- Happy Turkey Day

December 2024

7- Kids Christmas Party 11am to 1pm

10- Executive Board Meeting 6pm

Auxiliary Meeting 6pm

SAL Post 11 630pm

Business Meeting 7pm

13- Newsletter articles are due

17- Birthday Dinner at 6pm

20- Prep Newsletter Mailing 9am

25- Merry Christmas

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December 13th Deadline for Newsletter Articles

December 20th Prepare newsletters for mailing 9am

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Commander Bill Kaczmarek
Post 11 Office: 920-465-6841
Adjutant: vacant
Email: legionpost0011@gmail.com
Post 11 website: www.sullivanwallenpost11.org
Post 11 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanLegionPost0011SullivanWallen

FORTY ET EIGHT:

Promenades for both months have been postponed for the Holidays.

See you on January 15th, 2025 at 7:30pm at Post 11.

CJ Kellner 920-366-5109

COLOR GUARD / HONOR GUARD:

Members with a uniform are needed for all of these events.

November 9th 10am Green Bay Yacht Club Veterans Day ceremony at 10 am.

November 11th United Patriotic Society Veterans Day ceremony at Brown County Neville Public Museum at 10 am.

Monday, November 18th to the Color Guard. That is the Allouez Village Band concert and it is going to be at Bay Port High School. Doors open at 6:30pm and concert starts at 7:00pm

CJ Kellner 920-366-5109

Clifford.Kellner@gmail.com

SAVE THE DATE:

The Children’s Christmas Party will be on December 7th from 11am to 1pm at the Post. Members are encouraged to bring their kids and grandkids. This fun event will include: lunch for attendees, activities for the little ones, and a visit from Santa to hand out some presents.

FROM THE COMMANDER …

Wow! What an exciting end to the year! As I write this, the Packers have won against the Texans here in Green Bay and so everything is right in the world.

Everything is doing well here at the Post too. As a matter of fact, I’m so grateful to the membership, the Sons and our Auxiliary, that I think it’s time to celebrate a bit. This year we accomplished a big ticket item in our upgrade of the A/C units. Today, we held an Eagle Scout Court of Honor and we were privileged to host not only the Scout, his family, Troop and friends, but State Senators Andre Jacque and Eric Wimberger. The Senators took time from their Schedules to present the Scout with a plaque signed by the leaders of the State Senate and an American Flag that was flown over the State Capital.

Another huge undertaking was completed when we conducted our first (in recent history) Meat Raffle. I would be very remiss if I did not recognize the Herculean effort put forth by Rick Young and his team in making this a resounding success. Team members involved in this were: Judy Smits, Mike Duggan, CJ Kellner, Suzy Beck, Gwen Greene, Curt Moede, John Hoes, Terry Quatsoe, Mary Van Egren, Keith Garland and Mary Kaczmarek. Without their help in running this event, we would still be doing it today. The last number I saw, it looked like we earned around $4,000.00 for our Capitol Improvement fund. Lastly, I’ve got to thank Simonet’s Bar and the Simonet family as well as all our donors for the prizes and baskets.

Thanks for everything you do to make this post a success and let’s have a very happy and safe holiday season.

Commander Bill Kaczmarek

FROM THE AUXILIARY PRESIDENT …

Monthly Meeting Update: We voted to resume the Executive meeting. It will move to 6 PM with the general meeting at 6:30. All members are invited to attend both meetings. If interested in attending by zoom contact Mary Krutz at 920.680.7938.

President Mary Van Egeren - 920-737-5587 - Mary Krutz - 920-680-7938

Meat Raffle Fundraiser: A huge thank you to those who contributed baskets. We had 30 baskets and had a successful fundraiser. Fantastic!!!
Poppy Proceeds: We bought surgery assisted pillows for VA patients and donated to Camp American Legion. Contact Mary Krutz if you want to know exact dollar amounts.
Children and Youth: We will continue to support Nicolet Elementary family food pantry. Bins are set up near the entrance at the post. So, clean out your pantries and cupboards and bring with you to the monthly meeting. Thank you in advance for your support. We voted to donate to two schools for school supplies in January. We chose Howe and Fort Howard elementary schools.
Membership: Diane Schlies has taken on the responsibility from Shirley Willis. Thanks Shirley for all your time and effort keeping our Membership numbers up and sending cards for birthdays and other occasions. Much appreciated.

-Since our charter in 1919, our American Legion Post has been welcoming VETERANS from all branches of our Armed Forces. Today, we continue to welcome all military personnel serving our country. Joining our Post enables you to continue serving your God, Country and Community. Our mission is to implement the goals, aspirations, dreams, peace and blessings for our country, friends and families embodied in our preamble below.

To the wonderful patriotic citizens of the Green Bay community. Join our Post as a Booster or Sponsor. (click Sponsor or Booster Button for details). 100% of the monies raised are given back to the community. Help us to continue sponsoring Scholarships for our children; give aid and assistance to our local needy Veterans, and their families. Help us to continue to support financially worthy community programs and projects.