Monthly Bulletin

Berryhill Legionnaire membership goal for the 2008-2009 membership year is 718 members.

As of Thursday, October 30, we have 505 paid Legion members, which is 70% of our goal. Applications of several veterans will be presented at the November 5 meeting.

If you don’t recognize someone, smile & introduce yourself. Remember when you were new to Berryhill Post 165. Don’t be a cold shoulder to new members. You can help sustain membership.

Have you met new members Gail H Koch (Grenada/Lebanon – Army) & Paul M Purdy (Korea – Air Force).

On Sunday, October 12, Berryhill Legionnaires & Long Range Planning Committee members Willie Coomer, Nels Cronkright, Chuck Kaminski & Steve Tracy met for the first time in several years. From that meeting came an assignment to form a committee to update Berryhill’s Legionnaire Constitution & By-Laws. Further action will be recommended by Long Range Planning Committee in early 2009 concerning other long term planning warranting attention by the Post.

On Wednesday, October 29, Constitution & By-Laws committee members Ross Ahlich, John Evans, Pat Hanley, Chuck Kaminski & Steve Tracy started a review of the Constitution & By-Laws for updating. Following the current By-Law "Article XVII – Amendments" this committee expects to be preparing & reading at two upcoming regular meetings & making written notice to all Legion members fourteen days prior to such meeting at which proposed amendment(s) will be voted upon. Target dates are to be complete with this effort by early 2009.

If you have questions please call Pat Hanley, Adjutant at (989)488-2025, or speak to any of the aforementioned Legionnaires.

Do you have a Legion event or fundraiser planned?

I would be more than happy to get the information posted as soon as room is available. The farther in advance I get the information the better. Please include the event, date, time, cost (if any), and any other important detail. If it's a meal, be specific on the menu and cost, if it's a fundraiser, tell me what, or who it's for, etc. The more details I get, the more information will be available for anyone interested in attending the event.

I'm usually at the Post on Friday's and try to replace the new signs then. If you have an event you would like posted, please get the information to me by Wednesday. If there are events that have passed, and I have room, I will get the new one's made and at the Post right away. If there isn't room, I'll get it posted as soon as possible.

Thank You,

Debbie Cashin – The American Legion Auxiliary

The first annual Midland Marine Corps Ball will be held November 8, 2008 at 7 pm at the Doan History Center, 3417 West Main Street, Midland, Michigan. This event is to benefit Big Brothers/Big Sisters in the Heart of Michigan. Invitation letter is posted on the bulletin board at 5111 Hedgewood Drive, Midland, Michigan, 48640. The Midland Marine Corps Ball is open to veterans of all services.

This newsletter currently takes no paid advertisement. We currently have 247 email addresses that receive this local newsletter during the last week of each month with news about Berryhill Post 165.

As 2009 membership cards are mailed to Legion members, Adjutant Hanley is enclosing a member data sheet, requesting members to return their email address, as well as updating/correcting items such as "branch of service" and "war era".

Holiday Bazaar & Bake Sale

Saturday, November 1^st 2008 9:30 to 4:00

At American Legion Post #165

5111 Hedgewood Drive

Midland, Michigan 48640

$25.00 for space & a table is provided if needed

on a "first come" basis

Lunch will be available

For more INFORMATION call Rei Li at (989) 835-3733

No refunds if cancelled after October 15^th

Set up time is Friday 5 to 8 p.m. or Saturday 7:30 a.m.

PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT OUR VETERANS

The American Legion’s National Commission on Children & Youth is very concerned about the welfare of our nation’s youth. This brochure was designed to help you and your child keep trick-or-treat safety in mind during this Halloween season.

Every year around October 31, childrens’ fantasies come true. They look forward to dressing-up as their favorite character and knocking on neighbor’s doors to ask the age-old question "Trick or Treat?" Not too surprisingly, they usually get what they want – a bag full of sweets and goodies. However, even children’s fantasies can sour if parents and children do not properly prepare for a safe night. Please take the time to review the safety tips and suggestions in this brochure and share them with your child. Together, you and your child can make Halloween a fun and safe night.

As long as Halloween activities are sponsored and promoted in our various communities, the National Commission on Children & Youth believes children and parents should know how to make this observance as safe as possible. Such concern should not be interpreted as an endorsement or approval of Halloween as an annual event.

Halloween Safety Tips

• A responsible adult should always accompany children.

• Costumes should be light in color to aid visibility, be fire resistant, and not pose a tripping hazard.

• Use make-up instead of vision-blocking masks.

• Always use sidewalks and obey traffic signals.

• Always cross the street at corners. Never cross the street between parked cars.

• Never go into a house for any reason.

• Never go with somebody without prior parental permission.

• Only accept sealed and wrapped treats.

• Always wait until adult checks all treats at home before eating.

• Dial 911 for emergencies, or dial 0 for an operator.

• Have Fun and Be Safe!