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Thank-yous were read for Memorial Scholarship Fund donations and
Christmas gifts for veterans residing in local nursing homes.
Three donations from citizens were announced. These are to be used
for the cost of replacements after the recent damage to flagpoles
and flags at All Veterans Park. It was noted also that there is now
a $1,000 reward offered for the arrest of those responsible.
Bricks are still being sold for $35 each. Forms are available in
the container at the park or by calling 732-8829. It is hoped that
bricks that have been ordered can be laid the first part of June. To
date, 1,985 bricks have been sold, and there is still a space to be
filled. Anyone interested in purchasing a brick is asked to order
immediately so that they can be laid with the others on hand.
Remember, these are wonderful, thoughtful gifts for any occasion.
Post 71 thanks the three ladies who have donated toward the cost
of replacements after the damage done. It is much appreciated and
financially helpful.
The membership was reminded of the annual Memorial Day service at
the local courthouse on May 29 at 10:30 a.m. AMVETS would like to
see a big crowd there to honor the men and women who have sacrificed
their lives, limbs, eyesight and hearing, plus those in hospitals.
The crowds should be much larger, showing their respect and love to
their veterans.
There was discussion of including the Medal of Honor winners from
Illinois in the Veterans Honor Roll. Three names are known at the
present time. Ernest Calvin Williams left from Broadwell, Henry Fox
from Lincoln and John Wade McDonald from Waynesville. If anyone has
knowledge of any other Medal of Honor winners, please send all the
information you can supply to 1417 N. Logan St. The local group
wishes to honor all who left from Illinois.
Many pamphlets and forms on various projects were displayed and
discussed.
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The Illinois
Veterans History Project from the Illinois Secretary of State
Veterans Advisory Council for each veteran's history.
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AMVETS Operation
DVD, concerning the sending of DVDs to service personnel, since
their activities have been hampered so much, due to snipers,
etc.
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A form was
presented to members for the purchase of a gold membership card
if they so desired.
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The Soldier's
Freedom Team Salute forms were available for pickup and
submission, saluting those spouses, parents and employers who
have supported our soldiers.
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AMVETS is
sponsoring the
National Symposium for the Needs of Young Veterans, which
will be in Chicago in October. This is a very big project and
will help those veterans now coming home and in need of
assistance.
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A Parkinson's
research report booklet was passed around.
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It was reported
that you can now click on Lincoln Daily News to find the
AMVETS listing. The
names of those now serving are being carried. AMVETS Post 71
is the proud sponsor of this listing.
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A pamphlet on the
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago
St. Leo Campus for
Veterans was displayed and explained. They are the sponsors
of a homeless shelter for veterans. Some buildings are under way
at the present time. There are 300,000 veterans who sleep on the
streets of the country they defended. Of those, 18,000 are in
Chicago. St. Leo's wants to give them a place of shelter. AMVETS
has joined St. Leo's in this project by donating $1.5 million,
with $250,000 more to go on this project each of the next three
years.
Officers were elected:
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Commander: Arnold
Haak
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1st vice commander:
Michael Haak
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2nd vice commander:
William Bryson
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Adjutant: Larry Van
Bibber
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Finance officer:
Arnold Haak
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Judge advocate and
chaplain: Lester Van Bibber
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Provost marshal:
Bruce Huskins
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Service officers:
Nancy Haak and Everett Cobb
Dates of the upcoming meetings of Post 71 were announced: July
17, Sept. 18 and Nov. 20. All start at 4 p.m. and are at 1417 N.
Logan St. in Lincoln.
[News release from Arnold Haak, commander, Lincoln AMVETS Post
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