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AMERICAN LEGION POST 40

P.O.Box 390 Edenton, NC 27932

Office 482-4057

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JULY 2023 SEMI-ANNUAL NEWSLETTER

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Our new Post 40 officers are off and running in planing future activities and programs.  If you have ideas, make them known.  info@post40edenton.com or 252-482-4057.

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Post 40 owes our Pasty Commander

Maureen Sobulefsky a world of thanks

for all she has done for the past 6 years.

When you meet her somewhere, please tell her

how much you appreciate what she has done.

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Stay in the know

If you are not receiving the weekly events email, then we don't have your email address.  Update your email at info@post40edenton.com.

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Yard Sale

The yard sale is the last Saturday of the month. 8 AM to Noon.  Come out and lend a hand.  With the donated items it is pure profit for the post..

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Appreciation

Many thanks goes out to the members that have performed  maintenance needs, worked the yard sales, worked the BBQ plate sales, and all other events.  Without your volunteering this would be impossible.

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The Clubroom is opened with new hours

The clubroom is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Hours 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm.

Wednesday and Friday 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm.

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Chowan County Service Officer

The Chowan County Service Officer is Wayne Bray.  His office hours (Edenton) Tuesday 8:30 - 4:30; Wednesday 8:00 - 5:00 and Thursday 8:30 - 12:30 PM.  His email is: wayne.bray@chowan.nc.gov, Office phone: 252-482-1033, cell 252-301-4964.

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Installation of Post Officers conducted

Installation of 2023/2024 Post officers was conducted on June 6, 1923 for the coming year are:

Commander:                 Mark Stephens -    Post40cmdr@gmail.com.

1st Vice Commander:   Bob Oliveria -         Post401stVice@gmail.com.

2nd vice Commander:  KoKo Woody -        Post402ndVice@gmail.com.

Finance Officer:            Nick Epp -               Post40fin@gmail.com.

Adjutant:                       George Lawrence - Post40adj@gmail.com.

Veterans Service Ofcr: John Lillard -           Post40service@gmail.com.

Chaplain:                      Roscoe Poole 

Judge Advocate:          EC Toppin -             Post40JAG@gmail.com.

Historian:                      Annette James -      Postr40HIST@gmail.com.

Sgt-At-Arms:                 Jerry Rahal, Calvin Capehard.

Past Commander:        Maureen Sobulefsky Post40PPC@gmail.com.

Assist Fin Officer:         Martin Summann.

Hall Rentals:                                                  PostRENTALS@gmail.com.

Executive Committee:                                   PostEXCOM@gmail.com.

Your support of Post 40 and its officers is needed.  The officers cannot do it all.  To make Post 40 grow it takes volunteering.  Please do what you are able and willing to do.  Now is the time to start thinking about upcoming events.  Ask questions of current officers to get an understanding of what's needed.  New blood and ideas are needed.

Changes after Installation - Commander - Bob Oliveria,  1st Vice Commander - Vacant.

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Bingo

Bingo is played every Monday night. (NO SMOKING ALLOWED). Income from bingo is vital to Post 40 if bills are to be paid.  There is a dire need for more volunteers to help keep bingo going.  One night a month is all that's asked.  The future is up to you.  Training is free.  Martin Summann is chair.  Anyone wishing to volunteer to work Bingo should contact Martin.

 

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BBQ Fundraisers

Post 40 conducts 2 BBQ plate fundraisers.  One early November and one in the spring.  Success requires that tickets be sold in advance.  As with all events, support our post and community.  Besides ticket sellers, there is a need for kitchen help, preparation and distribution.  The BBQ chicken cook team can use assistance from those that love to BBQ.  You are going to eat somewhere, why not support your Post 40 twice a year.

 

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Concession Trailer

The concession trailer events include, July 4h, County Fair, River Sound Homeowners Association, Boogie on Broad and other events.  As always, volunteers are needed to support these functions..

 

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Cook Team

Post 40 has a commercial kitchen that, with a chef/cooks, can cater meals for family reunions and other large gatherings.  Chef/cooks are needed. If you love to cook contact Commander Stephens at info@post40edenton.com or call 252-482-4057.

 

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CHOWAN COUNTY REGIONAL FAIR

September 26 - September 30

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Chowan County Regional Fair will be September 26 to September 30.  The CCRF Board and many volunteers have planned an amazing "WAGON WHEELS TO PIG SQUEALS" AT THE CHOWAN COUNTY REGIONAL FAIR.  This is the 78th annual CCRF, an amazing accomplishment for a totally volunteer effort.  Opening night, Tuesday will be CAR LOAD SPECIAL.  $75.00/CAR WITH UP TO 6 PEOPLE.  Wednesday, K-12th is 1/2 price day.  Thursday, senior (60 & over) are admitted free (rides not included).  Saturday we show our appreciation for active duty military members.  In cooperation with Dreamland Amusements, active duty members and their dependents are admitted for1/2 price at the gate and for their ride wrist bands.  Now is the time to make preparations to show off your skills by preparing your exhibits for entry.  You can win $$$$$ and ribbons, and yes, volunteers are always needed.  Two special needs are people to help with parking and for one or two to stand fire watch from 11 PM to 7 AM.  Get your CCRF book or go to www.chowanfair.com to get all details.

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Membership

Renewing membership is important, not only to our local post, but to the American Legion as a whole.  The first renewal notice for 2023/2024 should be in your mail box around July 15.  Don't put off renewing our membership, BE AN EARLY BIRD.  It makes it so much easier on the membership team.  Please pay now and not drag it out.  You can either send a check to Post 40 or renew on line at www.legion.org/renew.  Invite family members and friends to join your Post 40.  Keep in the know updates to your Email, phone number and address can be sent to Post40adj@gmail.com.

  

Post 40 Meetings

Post 40 meetings are the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM.  Members are encouraged to attend and let your voice be heard.  Ideas are the life blood of any organization.  And all members are welcome to attend the Post 40 Executive Committee meeting on the last Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM.

Note: There is a drawing after each regular membership meeting and if the member is present, they win the pot.  The pot is generated by each member present donating a dollar.  If no winner the  pot rolls over to the next meeting.

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Veteran Services

Post 40 continues to collect for the American Legion Volunteer Services at Hampton Va Hospital.  Post 40 maintains a separate accounting for funds donated for Veterans Services.  This.

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                                                                MAJOR LEGION EVENTS

                                                          (MARK YOUR CALENDAR)

First Tuesday of the month………………...............Membership meeting – 6:30 pm… Post 40

Third Tuesday of the month……………........…Chowan County Regional Fair Board Meeting

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March 7th, 2023………….........…..Nominating Committee for 23/24 Officers will be selected

April 13th, 2023…………………………………………........................................BBQ prep day

April 14th, 2023…………………………..………………………………………....BBQ fundraiser

April 18th, 2023………………………………............................……….…4 H Live Stock Show

May 2nd, 2023………….........….…Post 40 Regular Meeting at 6:30 PM, Election of Officers                                                               for the 23/24 Year. ALL POSITIONS ARE OPENED!!!!!

May 7th, 2023……………………………………....Bill Graham Event, the entire post is rented

May 13th, 2023……………………………………….Auxiliary District Meeting in front building

May 29th, 2023……….....……...........................................………...….Memorial Day Services

June 6th, 2023……………...…Post 40/Unit 40 Joint meeting for installation of 23/24 Officers

June 14th, 2023…………………..…..……...….Flag Day (Possibly Flag retirement ceremony)

September 26-30 th, 2023……………..………………......................….…Chowan County Fair

November 3rd 2023……………………..……………………………BBQ Fundraiser prep day

November 4th, 2023……………………..………………………………………BBQ Fundraiser

November 11, 2023………Veterans Day Services Suggestions for Guest Speaker Needed

November 18th, 2023…………………….……………………………......…Breakfast with Santa

​​​​​​​This is a reason for you

​to encourage family members

to join the

Post 40 American Legion family.