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Date: March 5, 2010
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The new home of American Legion Post 56
9 Hannaford Drive, York, ME 03909
Come visit our NON-SMOKING facility....
"PUB-56"
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Ramsdell-Rogers Function Facility
Come and see why everyone in the area is having a ball!
Some updates of events for this month:
HELP! If anyone is aware of a post member or veteran who passes away or who has recently died...
Please notify us (Commander or Steve LaPoint) so that we can pay proper tribute by attendin the service or send a card.
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The 2010 Motorcycle raffle will start in April...we have a beautiful new Harley! Wait till you see this one and a "Scooter" for 2nd prize...stay tuned...
Fundraising projects ongoing are:
Engraved Bricks on the "Bardsley Walk of Honor" located in the commemorative garden by the Gazebo- $100.00 and $150 for the oversized.
Brass Plaques for the Highback Chairs in the lounge (in memory of-or dedicated to) for $100.00
T-shirts with American Legion Emblem-$10.00 or $11.00 for XL and above and Sweat Shirts-$15.00 or $16.00 for XL and above.
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We have numbers available for the "Bar Fundraiser"! Win upto $500 per week!
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Current news affecting all veterans organizations: Current Bill LD1437 and associated legislature. Please contact Nancy B. Sullivan (D-Biddeford) who is the Chair for Legal Veterans Affairs, by telephone, email etc... She is sitting on the bill that will allow our organizations to have legal Video Poker machines in our facilities! This would obviously be a major benefit to our post and save the drive to Bangor! You may reach her at (207) 287-4469 or npsullivan@cybertours.com
See the letter that you may send via email or mail to Representative Sullivan at 20 Westwood Drive,
Biddeford, ME 04005. click here to see the letter (you may print it,save it or forward it as an email attachment).. .
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If you like music and dancing, remember live bands play almost every Saturday night from 7PM-11PM. Come on down for a good time! Karaoke every other Friday night!
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Saint Patricks Day Dinner...in the Lounge from 5pm-7pm first come, first served! Reminder: Last year the food was sold out by 6pm!!!!
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Chicken Shoot on Sunday March 28th - 2 to 4 PM $10.00 admission gets you a fun afternoon. Hope to see you there. Don't forget the 50/50 raffle at the shoot!
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The Ladies Auxilary "Roast Pork Dinner" Monday March 29th 5pm.
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Members are welcomed to any of the committee meetings and are encouraged to voice opinions that may help further the status of the post. Remember if you are a member this is "your" Post. The Next general meeting is September 1st! Check the calendar for other committee meeting dates.
1. PUB-56 Lounge now serves food (see Pub Menu for hours). Come and enjoy a light snack or some really tasty food.. the kitchen is open 7 days a week...we are working on the logistics
and the possibilities of offering pizza, hotdogs and popcorn when the kitchen is closed. Please be patient. We are trying to meet the members requests, while keeping in mind economic realities.
2. The function hall is busy booking events, at least one a day. We already have weddings booked out to Oct. 2010. The function hall is a great place to hold your meetings, parties, training, or any type of gathering. CALL to make an appointment or just see the facility.
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Your Legion has initiated a Fundraising Campaign for the next two years that we hope will bring in up to half a millon dollars. This will help to off set the large mortgage and make for easier going.
Some of the Fundraising items will include Memorial Bricks and Benches, Sponsorship of major rooms, Concerts by some major celebrities, American Legion Cook Book and a Direct Mailing.
Take a look at the Calender for specific upcoming events and meeting times...
Any questions or concerns feel free to call (Stephen) or (Kandace) at (207) 363-0376
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BINGO WEDNESDAY NIGHTS ......7 P.M.
HELD IN THE FUNCTION HALL
WHICH IS NON-SMOKING
We do provide an indoor smoking area separate from the public areas.
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