Legion Highlights and Upcoming Events
Post 43 Asst. Sgt.-at-Arms, Quinton Farina, enjoyed another great Legion Family Range Day with members and friends of Hollywood Post 43, Palisades Post 283, Santa Monica Post 123, and Burbank Post 150 turning out for safe and fun day of camaraderie and marksmanship competition at Oak Tree Gun Club, July 29, 2017. Stay tuned to this space for news on the next range day outing coming soon! (photo by Charles Chavez)
HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK AT POST 43:
THIS WEEK:
* NO MEETING THIS WEEK! * ONLY BAR NIGHT IS TUESDAY DUE TO HOLLYWOOD BOWL AND PRIVATE EVENTS
TONIGHT (TUES) 8/1 - BAR NIGHT 7pm-1am
SAVE THE DATE:
MONDAY 8/7 - Regular Post Meeting; Dinner 5:30pm, Meeting at 7. Special WWI presentation & discussion with Gen. R.G. Head, USAF (ret.)
THURSDAY 8/10 - Bar Night & Karaoke! 7pm-1am
AUG 11-13 - Department Executive Committee Meetings, Amador Post 108
SATURDAY 8/12 - G.I. Party and Yard Sale 7am-3pm DETAILS
SUNDAY 8/13 - Randy Kahn Celebration of Life 12pm RSVP
TUESDAY 8/15 - Executive Committee Meeting 7pm
THURSDAY 8/18 - Bar Night & Jazz: Richard Halpern's Hollywood Speakeasy! 7pm
AUG 18-24 - American Legion National Convention, Reno, NV
AUG 19-22 - Senior Star Search auditions DETAILS
AUG 21 - Social & Committees Night - Dinner 5:30pm, Meetings & entertainment at 7.
Check the online calendar often for updates and the latest events!
UPCOMING EVENTS
BAR NIGHT TONIGHT!
The clubhouse bar will be open Tuesday night this week. Members, Legion family + 3 guests welcome. Bar opens at 7pm.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING AUG 7th!
Due to the National Convention this month, the next regular meeting of the post will be held on Monday 8/7. Social and Committees Night will be 8/21.
Join your comrades for dinner and our monthly regular meeting. New members, committee reports, important info for veterans and more! Find out what's happening at the post. See you there! Don't miss a special WWI presentation & discussion with Gen. R.G. Head, USAF (ret.)! Dinner starts at 5:30pm. Meeting at 7.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR G.I. PARTY & YARD SALE AUG. 12
ALL HANDS ON DECK SATURDAY, AUG 12!!!!
The House Committee is spearheading the renovation and beautification of our historic post clubhouse in anticipation of our new theater opening late this year and 100th anniversary in 2019.
We need your help. It is time to purge all non-essential items that have been warehoused here for nearly a century, and then clean those areas from 90 years of dust and dirt. And maybe get first dibs on deals on some interesting old stuff!
We will be staging a lot of items out on the front steps the afternoon before (Friday, August 11th). Saturday morning will be a big clean-out of all of the things that are getting trashed, that aren't worth selling in the yard sale.
As always, snacks, lunch and beverages will be provided.
To volunteer, CLICK HERE to register!
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Randall Otto Kahn (4/14/1948 - 7/18/2017) R.I.P.
A celebration of life will be held for Randy Kahn at Post 43 on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at noon.
Post 43 Judge Advocate, Past Executive Committee Member, and a dear friend, Randy passed on to "Post Everlasting" July 18, 2017. Randy was a lion of the post who lent his vast experience in a career in business, banking, and even acting to the stewardship of this post and especially the theater renovation project, in which he was an instrumental force. Randy was a kind, thoughtful patriot and good friend to veterans and Legionnaires. His contributions to the Hollywood Post are innumerable. He will be missed not only for his leadership and counsel, but especially for his friendship. Please RSVP if you plan to attend, so we may plan to have enough refreshments.
RSVP
WANTED: MOTORCYCLE RIDERS
Do you ride? Are you interested in community service and helping veterans? Post 43 is gauging interest from the membership to start a chapter of American Legion Riders in Hollywood. If you're interested, come to the next meeting or contact First Vice Commander, Michael Hjelmstad at the post. To learn more about the American Legion Riders and their activities, CLICK HERE.
ATTENTION WOMEN VETERANS:
Did you know that as a veteran and Legionnaire you qualify for FREE membership in the American Legion Auxiliary? We want our women veterans involved in the great programs the Auxiliary runs. For more information, see an AUX member at a post meeting and join online (select the offline payment option).
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP ONLINE FOR 2017-2018!
The new Legion year began July 1! Renew your Legion Family membership online at hollywoodpost43.org and click on MEMBER LOGIN to update your profile with payment information. Pay online with a credit card or at the post with cash, check, or card in the office or at the bar. Renew Today!
(NOTE: If you have already paid and received a renewal notice in error, please email crew@hollywoodpost43.org so we can update your profile. Thanks for your patience as we upgrade our systems and for your continued membership!)