August / September 2016
COMMANDER CORNER
Fellow Legionnaires & Members of Post 91,
I would like to thank everyone that Volunteered and Helped out with the Fourth of July Fireworks event
at the Post and the 3rd Annual Commanders Cup Softball Game. The Fourth of July raised funds directly
for the Post. The Softball Game with VFW Post 3345 raised money for WAGS4WARRIORS.
At this time, we are almost halfway to placing another Memorial Brick order. A minimum order of 20
bricks are required to place order. Please consider purchasing a brick for yourself or a loved one for $40.
Forms are available from the bartenders.
I want to Thank Don “Flash” Vaji for all of his tireless efforts with the Gifts for The Yanks Program. Once
again, Post 91 raised the top donations in the State of Ohio, with the help from our members. So Thank
you to all!!
My goal this year is to have all four of our Post units working together as “One Post”, a team. By
supporting each other, we can accomplish great things together. Many hands make light work for all!
All 4 units support thes various Veteran projects and give back to our communities with their time and
proceeds from functions, raffles and fundraisers. We need YOU, the members to continue supporting
our efforts. Please ask what you can do to help YOUR POST!! Many Volunteer opportunities are available
and we are always looking for new volunteers.
Upcoming events include the Ladies Aux Pajama Walk Aug 5, Masie Scholarship Golf Outing Aug 13 and
Family Picnic Aug 21. We have the Post 91 Birthday Sept 5th, the A.L.R. Pig Roast Sept 10, Patriots Day
Sept 11th, & POW/MIA Day Sept 16 & Pancake Breakfast Sept 25. I look forward to seeing you there!
Mark your calendar for the Post Clam Bake on Oct 15.
Please remember that the Pavilion is on a first come first serve basis, and someone must remain present
to hold it. Please take advantage of our great facility and scenic view. Always remember to be courteous
to other members when using the facilities, and leave the pavilion cleaner than you found it.
I hope everyone enjoys the rest of their summer, God Bless Our Troops!! And Always Remember to Thank
a Veteran!!
Go Tribe! Go Buckeyes!
For God and Country,
Jeff Myers
Post By The Lake Newsletter
Jeff Myers g Commander
Maureen Bauhof g Editor
Jim Masie g Designer
Contents
Commander....................................... 1
Featured Story................................... 2
The American Legion....................... 3
American Legion Auxiliary.............4,6
Sons of the American Legion.......... 5
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Albert E. Baesel g American Legion Post 91
American Legion Riders................... 5
91 American Legion Parkway g Berea, OH 44017
From The Editor................................. 8
440-234-0091 g post91@wowway.biz
Bulletin Board.................................... 9
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Enlisted Women Nearing First Submarine Patrol
The first enlisted women to serve aboard a Navy
submarine have arrived and are preparing to sail on
the USS Michigan.
The Ohio-class guided-missile sub is wrapping up
a major maintenance period at Puget Sound Naval
Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility.
Among other work, living quarters were installed for
up to three female chief petty officers and 36 crew
members. The project reached a milestone Friday
when the boat, which arrived in August, left dry dock
and tied up at a pier.
The Navy in June 2015 announced the names of four
chief petty officers and 34 lower-ranked sailors who
were selected for USS Michigan gold and blue crews.
They were chosen from 113 applicants. The two crews
are comprised of 15 officers and about 140 enlisted
sailors each.
Female officers -- three per crew -- have served aboard some Ohio-class subs, including the Michigan,
since as early as 2011, but no structural changes were needed for them. That’s far from the case with
female enlisted living quarters.
The shipyard, USS Michigan builder Electric Boat and the ship’s crew enlarged the forward washroom,
added four showers by converting a bunkroom into shower space, split the aft washroom to allow for a
shower and head combination and a watchstander head, and created a new bunkroom from the old crew’s
study, the Navy said.
The two or three chiefs will share a living space and washroom. The others will split into nine-person bunk
rooms and share a head.
The Navy estimated the cost of the reconfiguration at about $6 million.
Melissa Kittrell, the project’s work integration manager, said in a Navy release that it was exciting to watch
history unfold before her.
“The very first female enlisted sailors have reported for duty during this (major maintenance period),”
she said. “As a former enlisted sailor, I am so excited to be part of this alteration and drive the work to
completion.”
The enlisted women have been preparing for nearly a year. They went through Basic Enlisted Submarine
School in Groton, Connecticut, as early as last August. Many had to change rates, which required retraining
for their new jobs.
Seven Ohio-class subs will add about 550 enlisted women by 2020, comprising 20 percent of crews. Ten of
the 18 Ohio-class boats are based at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor. The USS Ohio will be the next Bangor sub
to convert.
This is the second major transformation for the USS Michigan. It was originally built to patrol with ballistic
missiles. In the mid-2000s, it was modified to carry conventionally armed cruise missiles.
Creating a female living area was only a fraction of the work performed on the Michigan. Crews also
repaired the sub’s sail, superstructure, engineering spaces and missile compartments.
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THE AMERICAN LEGION
Brian Riddle, 1st Vice Commander
The 2017 membership program is now in full swing, and many of our annual early birds have already
sent their checks in and I am processing their new cards. Are you among this “early bird” group? If so,
Thank You.
Did you all know that you can renew your membership online? The Website Address is www.mylegion.org,
where it says members click the link right next to it and start to register, you will need a valid e-mail
address and your membership number when you register.
Just a reminder that Post 91 dues are $35. The Post 91 membership quota is set by the Department of
Ohio at 671. Please consider paying your dues now and help your Post reach quota by Veterans Day,
November 11th.
Please be patient there is a lot of renewals coming in and I just received the membership cards, I will get
them out as fast as I can.
Don Keller, Post 91 Honor Guard
Well, it’s been 3+ years now since the Albert E. Beasel Honor Guard’s beginnings, and I have to say that
where we are is rewarding. We may be small but we are committed. We are looking for well and able
bodies to become a part of this unit. That means Color Guard as well! So, if there are any SAL’s or LAUX
that want to be a part of Post 91’s Honor/Color Guard, please let me know through the Post channels.
Combining the LAUX with the Honor Guard for the 4th of July Parade turned out very well. Thank you
LAUX!
We want to welcome the Olmsted Falls American Legion to Post 91. Your participation with our Honor/
Color Guard is welcomed. We will have training available in order to implement a professional unit, and
do as many details as possible. Participating in the Honor Guard has been rewarding and sacrificial.
Veterans and volunteers know this. We also had the privilege to participate in the Brook Park Post 610,
and American Legion Theodore Roosevelt Post 469’s funerals and special events. Come be a part of an
Honorable unit.
Charity Report
Post 91 has made the following charitable contributions for the months of June & July 2016:
Albert E. Baesel Scholarship winner Rachel Sindicic................................. $500
American Legion 13th District...................................................................... $80
Berea Animal Rescue Friends....................................................................... $100
Berea High School Alumni Association....................................................... $100
Lou Groza Football ........................................................................................ $250
Memorial Day Buglers & Bagpiper ............................................................. $200
National Multiple Sclerosis Society.............................................................. $100
James C. Masie Scholarship winner Madeline Smith ................................ $500
Virginia Offenburg Scholarship winner Andrea Cunningham ................ $500
Traveling Flags ............................................................................................... $250
S.A.L. Squadron 91 ........................................................................................ $75
Southwest Community Health Foundation ............................................... $100
The Lodge at Leathem Smith Wounded Hero ........................................... $250
Thomas Marks Scholarship winner Alexis Novak ..................................... $500
VA Hospice ...................................................................................................... $500
VFW Men’s Auxiliary Post 3345 ................................................................... $100
Total ..........................................................................................................$4,105
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THE AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
Sharon (Sheri) Krepelka, Ladies Auxiliary President
I would like to thank the three ladies who marched in the Grindstone parade. We marched with the men’s
honor guard. I learned a lot from Don Keller who was calling cadence. Thank you Don.
I would like to also thank Vickie and her crew who cooked and sold food the 4th of July. Sorry I could not
be there. I understand that they were very busy. Good Job team.
Then there were 3 auxiliary members who became the queens of clean. On Saturday the 9th we tackled our
closet. Thank you Nancy and Stacy. There is still a lot to do but I have no doubt that we can get it done.
Our Family Picnic is on August 21st and I am in charge of the kid’s games. I will be in need of judges for
the games. Approach me at the picnic and I will put you to work.
Once again Gold Bless our post and its members. God Bless our troops home and overseas. God Bless
those who protect us at home our police department and fire department.
Vicki Chainey, 1st Vice President Ladies Auxiliary
Thank you to everyone that helped on Father’s Day and Fourth of July both events had a great turnout
and was enjoyed by all.
Up & Coming Events
August
Burger Nights: every Friday night from 6 - 8 pm
5th
Pajama Walk, 6 pm meet and leave from the Post
13th
Masie Golf Outing, check at post for details
20th
District 13 Family Picnic, German Central on York Road, all day event.
21st
Post 91 Family Picnic, 12 pm bring side dish to share.
22nd Wade Park VA Bingo, leaving post at 6 pm all are welcome.
September
5th Post 91 Birthday
10th Pumpkin Roll making, if you would like to help contact Nancy Doutt for details.
10th A.L.R. Pig Roast, tickets available at post or through ALR members.
11th 9/11 Ceremony on the Triangle at 9 am
11th S.A.L. Tailgate Party, 1 pm
16th POW / MIA in the Pavilion
25th Post Pancake Breakfast
May God bless us and keep us all safe from harm.
Nancy Doutt, Membership Chairman Ladies Auxiliary
The 2016 membership drive has ended. While we did not get our needed 84 new members to reach
goal, I’m pleased to report we reached 379 members, which is where we finished in 2015. Thank you! In
August we will start processing 2017 dues. Thank you to the very early birds who have already paid their
2017 dues prior to August! You do not need your dues renewal notice to pay. Dues remain $25.00 for
seniors (18 years of age and older) and $5.00 for Juniors (under 18 years of age). Our new goal for 2017
is 3 above our final number on July 31, 2016. Hopefully that is a little more attainable.
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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
Jim Matej, S.A.L. Commander
Greetings from S.A.L. Squadron 91 hopefully everyone is having a fun and safe summer.
As summer winds down, S.A.L. activities at the Post will start to heat up. We are looking forward to
hosting our tailgating parties which include our annual TV raffle. Go Browns!
Our first tailgate will be on Sunday September 11. It’s the first game of the season. So come out and see
your undefeated Cleveland Browns take on the Philadelphia Eagles. The other Tailgate will be on October
16, 2016 Browns vs Titans.
ITS RENEWAL TIME. The new cards are here for 2016 and renewal notices are being sent out to all last
year’s members.
Have you moved????? We need an update on your address so let us know.
If you have a question or concern just see one of our officers or drop us a note and we will relay it to the
proper person. Better yet come to our monthly membership meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of every
month @ 7:30pm in the Post Hall.
To receive updates of these and all S.A.L. events; Join our Facebook Page: Sons of the American LegionSquadron 91-Berea, Ohio.
See you at the Family Picnic on August 21st.
AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS
Edward Leopold, A.L.R. Director
Hi everyone,
Well here it is August already. WOW! How time flies by. We have had a great summer, some nice rides
and our first Poker Run benefiting Gift For The Yanks. For a first time event, this was very successful.
We will be giving Flash a check at our July meeting. Thank you to all who helped and made it a success!
There is not much happening in August, but watch for emails about our ride schedule. August 13 is the
Rittman Run & balloon launch at Rittman Cemetery. This is fun to participate in and a nice ride.
September 10 will be Our Annual Pig Roast. This event is always a fun time, so keep the date open.
Watch for the flyers around the post with all the information. We can always use help working the
pig roast or donations for our basket raffles. This is our one major yearly function, please think about
supporting it by attending, donating something for the baskets &/or helping with the event.
Till next time, Keep the rubber on the road, Thank a Vet,
Big Ed
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Ladies Aux (continued)
Nancy Doutt, Community Service Chairman Ladies Auxiliary
The annual pajama walk benefitting Berea Animal Rescue Fund will be Friday, August 5. We’ll start at the
Post for burgers and then head out on the dusty trail. Please contact Nancy at (440) 552-4713, with your
shirt size and phone number if you’d like to participate.
Nancy Doutt, Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation (VA&R) Chairman Ladies Auxiliary
• Moving Wall--Thank you to everyone who volunteered at The Moving Wall in Middleburg Hts. the
week of July 18, 2016. So many hands were needed to make this a successful event. A special thank
you to Vicki Chainey, who attended all of the Chamber of Commerce meetings and represented our
Post and shared all of the information with us.
• Fox 8 FoxTrot—This year’s Fox 8 FoxTrot will be on Sunday, August 28, 2016. You can participate in
the 1 mile walk at 8 a.m., or the 5K at 9 a.m. Registration is $25.00 and you receive a t-shirt and
a mini USA flag. All proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Cleveland VA (Louis Stokes VA
Hospital, aka Wade Park VA Hospital). It will be used to provide Veteran patients with services such
as transportation, social service assistance, recreation activities and outings, special events for
hospice patients, clothing and holiday gifts. It will not be used for patient care, employee salaries or
administrative costs. If you’d like to join our Post 91 American Legion team, please contact Nancy at
(440) 552-4713. For more information about the race, visit www.hermescleveland.com. Thank you.
• Lady Veterans Lunch—If you’d like to join in on the lunch honoring our Post 91 Lady Veterans in
November, please contact Nancy at (440) 552-4713.
Summary of ALA Dept. of Ohio Convention
Thank you to all of our 379 members who helped in ANY way throughout the year by doing your random
acts of kindness, helping our Veterans, children and youth, and your community. The 2015-2016
reporting year has ended and we’ve already begun collecting information for next year’s reports. Here
is a summary of the awards Unit 91 received this year. The members mentioned were the chairman of
the program who coordinated events and wrote your story of what you did throughout the year. THANK
YOU!
• Dept. President’s Special Citation (Met all of reporting requirements, purchased poppies, and paid
the bonding fee, but did not make goal)
• Auxiliary Emergency Fund (AEF)
• Chaplain—Congratulations to Vonnie Kline and Sheri Krepelka, who collaborated on this year’s
Chaplain program. They received the Ruth Adams Plaque for best year round Chaplain report. Sheri
also received a 1st place runner up for her beautiful prayer book. Great job, ladies!
• Children & Youth—We helped our District President Donella Kline tie for 1st place for the Leta Zeller
Plaque for the District with the highest percentage of Units contributing to The American Legion
Child Welfare Foundation.
• Community Service—1st place in our membership group.
• Leadership—Congratulations to Vicki Chainey, Chairman, and her 3rd place Unit Training Award and
her special citation for her end of year narrative report!
• National Security—Congratulations to Janet Koch, Chairman, for her 3rd place in our membership
group, and a certificate of achievement for bloodmobile participation.
• Past Presidents Parley—Certificate of achievement.
• Unit Development & Revitalization (UD&R)—Congratulations, again, to Vicki Chainey, Chairman, who
received an honorable mention for her narrative.
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Jerry Kelly, S.A.L. Chaplin
Please take a few minutes to fill out the Post 91 Member Feedback Survey. The completed survey can be
returned to the Post for S.A.L. mailbox or you can choose to email the completed survey.
Address to Jerry Kelly, S.A.L. Chaplin or e-mail to jeromekelly68@gmail.com. Thanks.
Post 91 Member Feedback Survey
Thank you for taking time to complete the Post 91 Member Feedback Survey.
Completed surveys can be submitted to Jerry Kelly, SAL Chaplain or email
jeromekelly68@gmail.com
I am a member of (check all that apply): ☐Blue Caps
1. Do you find the post friendly and inviting?
☐Ladies Auxiliary
☐SAL
☐Riders
2. In your opinion, is Post 91 just a bar (canteen)?
3. Do you believe the post is an asset to the community? What other events/organizations
would you like to see Post 91 involved in? (additional space on back)
4. Do you attend the monthly meetings for your group? If you answered no, why do you not
attend and what can be done to that would increase your ability/desire to attend the
meetings? (additional space on back)
☐Yes
☐No
☐Yes
☐No
☐Yes
☐Yes
☐No
☐No
5. What programs do you feel are successful? What programs do you feel are not successful? What
additional programs would you like to see? (additional space on back)
6. What can Post 91 do to help new/potential members feel welcome and that they belong? (additional space
on back)
7. How can Post 91 increase membership? (additional space on back)
8. Who will contact prospective members outside mailed cards? Would you be willing to provide help to the
Membership committee if needed? (additional space on back)
9. What can be done to encourage members to become more active in meetings, events and programs?
(additional space on back)
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7 PM Executive
Board Meeting
6pm leaving Post
Bingo Wade Park VA
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7 PM Color Guard
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Sat Aug 13
Emerald Woods
$80 per person –
Is your spot reserved???
Post 91 James C Masie
Memorial Golf Outing
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A.L.R. Meeting
Noon
21 Family Picnic
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14
MONDAY
7:30 PM
Meeting
8
1
7
A.L.R
Breakfast
Summer Break
thru October 23
SUNDAY
Pumpkin Roll - Dry
Goods Assembly
31 Spaghetti &
Meat Balls
Lunch
12n – 6pm
Bring a Covered Dish
Burgers & Hot Dogs Provided
Sept 21 Family Picnic
30
24 BBQ Sliders
& Mac Salad
Lunch
17 Meat Loaf
Lunch
16
23
10 Chicken
Parmesan Lunch
Lunch
7:30 PM Meeting
3 Beef Stew Lunch
WEDNESDAY
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2
TUESDAY
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19
12
5
Pajama Walk
6pm
FRIDAY
Aug 5 6pm
Meet for burgers
Proceeds benefit
Berea Animal Rescue Fund
Contact Nancy Doutt
Pajama Walk
7PM Executive
Board
25
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7PM Meeting
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THURSDAY
Tue - Fri
11AM-3:00PM
LUNCHES
Mon 6-8 pm
Special TBD
KITCHEN OPEN
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20 District
Family Picnic
German Central
York Rd Parma
6pm
Golf Outing
13
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SATURDAY
7 PM
Color Guard
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A.L.R.
Meeting Noon
25
Choice of Bacon or Sausage
with first pancake order
$6 Adults - $3 Kids under 12 y/o
All you can eat Pancakes
Post Pancake Breakfast
Breakfast
10AM-1pm
7 PM Executive
Board Meeting
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18
Post Pancake
7:30 PM
Meeting
12
11 Patriot Day
Ceremony @ Triangle
9am
S.A.L. Tailgate Party
5 Post 91 Birthday
MONDAY
4
Sept 10
A.L.R.
Pig Roast
Look for flyers in
the Post
SUNDAY
14 Roast Beef,
Mashed & Veg
Lunch
13
21 BBQ Chicken
BBQ Potatoes
Lunch
28 Liver &
Onions Lunch
20
27
Mtg 7pm
7 Chicken
Paprilash Lunch
WEDNESDAY
6 Weekly
Drawing
Sept 11
S.A.L.
Tailgate Party
Browns vs Eagles
TUESDAY
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7 PM Executive
Board
22
15
7 PM Meeting
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1
THURSDAY
30
23
16
POW/MIA
Ceremony
7pm Pavilion
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2
FRIDAY
Tue - Fri
11AM-3:00PM
LUNCHES
KITCHEN OPEN
Mon 6-8 pm
Special TBD
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Pumpkin Rolls
A.L.R. Pig Roast
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SATURDAY
FROM THE EDITOR
Maureen Bauhof, Editor
I have been a member of Post 91 for since 1991, I started attending events as a guest before I became
a member. I have attended events sponsored by the different Units not just those sponsored by the
Ladies Auxiliary. I support the Post in different ways, some with donated time, some with purchasing
raffle tickets and others by attending an event. I realize that we can’t attend all events but we should
support the Post be attending some events, not just those sponsored by our member unit.
I am proud to be a member of Post 91 and appreciate how they give back to the community. They offer
educational scholarships, help needy families during the holidays, spend time with the Veterans at the
VA as well as their donations to the various community & Veteran organizations. On July 18, the Post
91 Veterans and A.L.R. Riders escorted the American Veteran’s Traveling Tribute Vietnam Memorial Wall
from Medina to Middleburg Hts.
I want to expand upon the Commanders goal for the year and the S.A.L. Chaplin’s Member Feedback
Survey.
The successful Legions work hand in hand with their units, supporting each other on events and
fundraising.
The survey is tool to help the S.A.L. find out what they can do to increase member attendance at
meetings, suggestions on events and programs that will increase member participation & attendance,
suggestions on ways to involve more members to donate their time on projects and suggestions on
increasing membership. Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey and return it to the canteen or
email it to jeromekelly68@gmail.com. The survey can be filled out by all Post members, check off your
unit membership. The survey will be shared with the Blue Caps, Ladies Auxiliary and the Riders.
Post Looking for Graphic Designer
Jim Masie, Graphic Designer
Effective January 2016, I will be stepping down as Post 91’s Graphic Designer. It has been a pleasure
providing my talents to the Post and proud of what we’ve achieved over the years; providing a invaluable
news source to our members while winning numerous awards for both our newsletter and website.
In lieu of my departure; we are looking for a suitable replacement to handle design duties for our
newsletter and act as a webmaster for the Post’s website. This person should be familiar with Graphic
Design along with the ability to use Adobe InDesign and maintain a website using a Content Management
System (WordPress).
The newsletter is distributed 6 times per year and will require updates each issue. We will provide the
newsletter template, along with associated assets (logos, fonts, etc.). The website receives changes as
directed by the Post 91 officers. Training is available and all login information will be provided.
If you are interested (or have any questions) please contact me at jimmasie@gmail.com, Maureen Bauhof
at 440-478-6387 (or maureenbauhof@gmail.com), or Commander Jeff Myers.
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BULLETIN BOARD
Events
New Membership
Sick Call
August
The American Legion
None to report
5............ PJ Walk
None to report
Taps
13.......... Masie Golf Outing
American Legion Auxilary
None to report
21.......... Post Family Picnic
Membership & Info
5............ Post Birthday
Terri Canterbury, McKenzie
Sims, Kelly Soltis, Joanne A.
Svoboda, Joanne M-G Svoboda,
Molly Weaver – Jr.
10.......... Pig Roast
Sons of the American Legion
11........... Tailgate Party
None to report
September
11........... Patriots Day
16.......... POW/MIA Day
25.......... Pancake Breakfast
Please call 440-234-0091 or visit our
website: www.postbythelake.org.
Hall Rentals
Please contact Renee Gillespie,
Monday though Saturday 9:00am
to 5:00pm @440-234-0091 or
440-283-7363.
BUILDING FUND
A new fund has been set up for permanent
improvements for the Post. These improvements
would include: roof, paving the parking lot, etc.