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July / August 2026 Newsletter

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Message From The COMMANDER


Greetings comrades!

We are already halfway through 2026 and I hope it has been a great year for you so far. I want to thank everyone that helped with our Memorial Day events and the flag placement and recovery at Allouez Cemetery. I am sure the Adjutant will mention this in more detail, but July 1 starts the Legion's 2027 membership drive. If your card says 2026, just know that you are a member in good standing through December 31, 2026.


For those that have not heard, my beautiful wife Sara and I are expecting our first child, who is due in December. While this is an exciting time for us, this new responsibility will soon be my primary focus. I want to thank everyone who has helped me with the Post's operations as I balance life and the responsibilities I have as Commander. John Dyer



Message From The ADJUTANT


2027 Membership notices will begin arriving this month (July). Remember that dues will be $45 again this year.


You can pay by check or online here: https://www.clover.com/pay-widgets/53a9ee61-9a97-4171-b5c9-a246134100cb or through online (mylegion.org).


Please remember that we need volunteers to assist with hall rentals. We cannot be successful without the participation of our membership. If you have ideas or would like to get more involved, please reach out to the post and we will get you in contact with the appropriate people. David Oksnee



Message From The HONOR GUARD

We continue to get compliments and thank you from the families and other organizations we help. I would like to Thank everyone for your commitment and assistance with everything we do.


Also, I am working on putting together a new roster of members who have a full uniform. I will need a good phone number for you so I can reach out when we get requests for funerals or other functions. You can reach me at 920-366-5109 or let me know at a meeting. CJ Kellner



Message From The 40 et 8

No Promenades in July or August. Promenade September 16th at 7pm at Post 11 in Green Bay.

Promenade October 21st at 7pm at Carlton Townhall. CJ Kellner



Message From The AUXILIARY

Happy Summer All !!

Poppy Program: We had another very successful year. Two days were spent at 5 stores. We had a total of 10 volunteers. Special recognition to the top 4; Mike Dugan, John Akey, and Vernon Boulanger, and John Hoes bringing in over $3,000 in donations.


Fundraiser Meat Raffle: Thanks to BB's Bar on Main St. for selecting Post 11 as the recipient of their June raffle. Ricky Young put together several Baskets and ran the 50/50 raffle. Thank to all members who showed up. Word has it that they may sponsor our Post again in November.


Membership: Unit 11 goal is 75. We are currently at 63 Auxiliary members or 84% We had 2 returning members (Mary Woods and Angie Vollmer) at our June meeting. I know summers are busy, but hoping to see more of you at future meetings.


Badger Girls: Unit 11 was able to sponsor 5 girls this year. Special thanks to Mary Krutz to leading this program again.


Events: The Department Convention will be held in Appleton at the Hilton Paper Valley Hotel on July 16th to 19th. Please let me know who wants to attend. Per Mary Krutz, our unit will pay for registration for 2 delegates.


Proko-Wall will be sponsoring the Courage Classic Blue Ribbons Baseball game on Saturday June 27th. Veterans and family members will be treated to Burger or Brat, chips, drink and dessert. Admission is free courtesy of Proko-Wall. Tailgate Party 2pm to 4 pm with Baseball doubleheader start at 4pm.


Note: We will not be holding a meeting in July. Hope to see a better turnout at our August meeting. Mary Van Egren



Message From The Post Historian

Three books have been added to the non-Facebook Sullivan-Wallen Post 11 webpage


Archives:

1. Decade: 1940-1949

Title: Private Orrin Dahlke

2. Decade: 2010-2019

Title: Post History July, 2013 to June, 2015, by Ed Schunk, Post Historian

3. Decade: 1950 – 1959

Title: 1950 – 1952 Scrapbook


Or go to: sullivanwallenpost11.org > Post 11 > Archives


I want to thank Monica Leigh for scanning these books for our Archives.


Also, if you are at any Post 11 event, Military event, or Veteran’s event, consider taking pictures with your phone. Email them to the post who will forward them to me. We can include them in the Post 11 webpage. (Note: I do edit the photos if necessary. Almost all photos I take I later edit.). Tom Kenevan



UPCOMING EVENTS

July 2026

  • 2 – Marine Corps League Meeting / 6:30pm

  • 11 – Brat Barn @ Hyvee / 8am

  • 14 – Executive Board Mtg / 6:00pm

  • Auxiliary Mtg / 6:30pm

  • SAL Post 11 / 6:30pm

  • Business Mtg / 7:00pm


August 2026

  • 6 - Marine Corps League Meeting / 6:30pm

  • 11 – Executive Board Mtg / 6:00pm

  • Auxiliary Mtg / 6:30pm

  • SAL Post 11 / 6:30pm

  • Business Mtg / 7:00pm


Fallen Brothers – Dean Collard, Ted Herrmann

New Member(s) – Russell Tapley, Dennis Woodbury, Coleman Lablanc



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