Commander's Time
Thank you!
Hello 43!
As we end Veterans Weekend, I look back on a week that was exciting and jammed packed to say the least.
It started with an historic vote at the Post where we poised ourselves to be the flagship post in the entire organization
for the next 100 years and beyond. I thank Bryon Smith and team for continually working on that to meet member
demands and putting up with my questions/comments/suggestion. Now comes the hard work, for all of us. It’s not just
about finding the best ways to maximize returns on our money. It’s also about returning maximum focus on our Legion
mission. We’ll be looking an all hands-on-deck effort, and hopefully that includes you. We already have things going and
planned including:
Karen Vasquez bringing back Art Deco Comedy Hour.
Nick Papadakis continues to bring in musical entertainment.
Jennifer Brofer already has our next blood drive planned.
We have several Pinups For Vets ambassadors out doing visits, including recently at the West LA VA Hospital.
2 nd Vice Commander Dennis Kee and Adjutant Josh Epstein are planning Buddy Check calling parties (please volunteer) and a New Member Orientation (please attend).
I’m asking Simone Silva (Community Outreach) along with Donna Callaway and Rocio Palmero (Chaplains) to find
opportunities to volunteer in the community.
2 nd Vice Commander Karl Rising has been organizing the outings. Past Commander Pete Lisowski made TWO LA
Kings games available to members. There were games at USC and UCLA where Past Commander Mike Hjelmstad
was recognized for his service.
Past Commander Jeric Wilhelmson is putting together the next Veteran Made Film Competition.
We do have work ahead of us, but I hope you enjoyed Veterans Day, which was really a Veterans Week for many of us. I
was busy with Legion business all week.
Monday - Post 43 Meeting
Tuesday – calm before the storm
Wednesday – spoke at Los Angeles Film School SALUTE program hosted by BJ Lange
Thursday – Marine Corps Birthday at Post 43 with guests from LA Film School and likely new members
Friday – Veterans Day
o Attended speech by Tess Banko at West Hollywood Veterans Day Program
o Had lunch by myself at California Pizza Kitchen
o Attended USC Veterans Day Game vs Colorado
Saturday – Extended Veterans Day Weekend
o Lunch at the Getty House with 43 Member, Mayor Eric Garcetti. Several Post 43 members were in
attendance
o Attended Los Angeles King vs Detroit Red Wings. I saw a lot of familiar Legion Family
Sunday – R&R and reporting back to you and preparing for another week of service.
Thank you for you efforts…for the good of the Legion!
Jeff Daly, Commander
