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From the Detachment Commander’ Desk January 2019 Dear NJ SAL C
From the Detachment Commander’ Desk January 2019 Dear NJ SAL Comrade; Happy New Year! I trust that you and your family had a blessed and relaxing holiday season. It is hard to believe that half of my year as your Detachment Commander has already passed! Where has the time gone? Thankfully, much has been accomplished by our Detachment over the past six (6) months! To showcase these accomplishments, I will share some of the highlights: September 22nd to September 23rd - Held our 28th Annual POW/MIA Watchfire in Seaside Heights, Ocean County. Much thanks to Chairman C. David Page, PDC and his committee for coordinating such a dignified, 12 hour vigil for our POW/MIA’s. September 29th - Raised close to $5000 for Special Olympics at our Detachment BBQ held at Post 338 in Leonardo, Mommouth County. Much thanks to Chairman Nicholas J. Wingler, PDC and his committee for organizing such a successful fundraiser. SAL FALL NEC (mid-October) - Contributed $1000 to Child Welfare Foundation (CWF) in memory of our dear Friend and SAL Past National COmmander Christopher Huntzinger (PA). November 17th - Socialized and entertained veterans at Paramus Veterans Home (Bergen County) by hosting Bingo and gave out close to $1000 in prize money! Much thanks to our Detachment VA&R Commission Chairman Amel Balega, JR., PDC and our Paramus Party Coordinator Leonard E. Free, PDC for otganizing a heart-warming event! December 12th - Exceeded the National SAL 45% Membership Target -- 47.6%! Much thanks to Membership Chairman Duke Haring, our Detachment Vice Commanders, and all our squadrons for promoting membership! January 5th - Socialized and entertained veterans at Menlo Park Veterans Home (Middlesex County) by hosting Bingo and gave out close to $1000 in prize money! Much thanks to VA&R Commission Chairman Amel Balega, Jr., PDC and our Menlo Park Party Coordinator Dan Dimmick for organizing a fun-filled day! As of January 13th - A total of $10, 850 has been donated to the Detachment Commander’s Project, edging us closer to our goal of $25,000! Much appreciation to the numerous Squadrons, Auxiliary Units, and Legion Rider Chapters that have contributed to the Project thus far! January 13th - Squadron 338 - Leonardo, Mommouth County, contributed $2, 752 to CWF! An outstanding job and a very generous gift to our children and youth! January 17th - Exceeded the National SAL 60% Membership Target -- 61.5%! Much thanks to Membership Chairman Duke Haring, our Detachment Vice Commanders, and all our squadrons for promoting membership! As you have seen, our Detachment has been very productive and extremely supportive of our nation’s veterans, children and youth, and SAL membership in general. We have many reasons to be proud in the Garden State! Thank you for your contributions. The next few months look to be as equally busy, if not more productive: February 9th - Next regular Detachment meeting at the War Memorial Building in Trenton, starting at 9:00 AM; special guests include our SAL National Vice Commander Mike Cotten (DE) and American Legion Auxiliary, Department of New Jersey, President Fran Derin, accompanied by her Department Officers. All are welcome to attend! February 13th - Our Next National SAL Membership Target -- 75%. 2019 membership cards should be submitted to Department Headquarters in Trenton NO LATER than Friday, February 8th! And remember, send $7.00 per capita. February 16th - Detachment Fundraiser (Beefsteak Dinner & Tricky Trays) at Hightstown American Legion Post #148. Details on flyer. All are welcome! (More continued on page 2)
Sons of the American Legion Detachment of New Jersey 171 Jerse
Sons of the American Legion Detachment of New Jersey 171 Jersey St, Bldg #5, 2nd Floor Trenton, New Jersey 08611 Commander ....................................................................... Jeff Hicks Vice Commander ........................................................... Brett Stadler Vice Commander ................................................ Matthew Thalasinos Vice Commander ..............................................................Mark Natale Vice Commander ...................................................... Harry Hasslehan Vice Commander ........................................................ Gregory Shaffer Chaplain ......................................................................... William Odom Adjutant ............................................................................... Rob Lasky Asst. Adjutant ................................................ PNVC Thomas Marsden Judge Advocate .................................................. PNVC Joseph Korba Historian ............................................................... PDC Robert Bascou Asst. Historian ................................................... PDC Nicholas Wingler National Executive Committeeman ............................... PDC Len Free Alt.National Executive Committeeman .............. PDC Robert Philips Jr SAL Chairman ............................................................... Norman Marlin Tony Clappsy...Editor
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From the Commander’s Desk (continued from page 1) February 23rd to February 26th - Washington Conference; Detachment Commander Hicks will place two (2) wreaths on behalf of our Detachment, locations to include the Vietnam National Memorial and the World War II National Memeorial. In addition, Detachment Commander Hicks will accompany American Legion, Department of New Jersey Commander Raymond A. Miller (a Dual Member) and Auxiliary Department President Fran Derin in placing a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The conference will conclude with a visit to our NJ legislators on Capitol Hill. March 10th - Detachment Commander Hicks’ Testimonial Dinner at Indian Springs Country Club in Marlton, Burlington County. Details forthcoming soon! All are Welcome to attend! April 20th - Regular Detachment meeting at the War Memorial Building in Trenton, starting at 9:00 AM; special guest to include our SAL National Commander Greg “Doc” Gibbs (NY). All are welcome to attend! April 27th - NJ SAL College at the National Guard Training Center in Sea Girt, Mommouth County. Applications for Basic and Advanced Courses had been released in January, and are also available online at https://www.njsal.org/storage/forms/SAL_College_2019_Basic_and_Advanced.pdf DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATION IS April 15th, 2019 NO SUBSTIUTES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER April 12th, 2019. I strongly encourage you to participate in this educational experience! June 13th & June 14th - Our National NJ SAL Detachment of NJ Convention in Wildwood, Cape May County. All NJ SAL members are strongly encouraged to attend! So, there you have it -- you have seen what our Detachment has accomplished during this first half of the 2018 - 19 year and now what our focus will be on in the second half. I sincerely hope that you will join me in particpating in an upcoming Detachment event. Rest assured, you will not be disappointed! Our Detachment has a bright future only with your continued support. For God & Country,
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Special Olympics by Nick Wingler, PDC;
Special Olympics by Nick Wingler, PDC; Let me win. But if I CAN NOT win, let me be Brave in the attempt. These are the words that were spoken by nearly 300 Special Olympic athletes on January 12th in Lakewood New Jersey at the Mommouth and Ocean regional bowling competition. These athletes had been training for the past several months so they could show up and put forth their best performance. The day was full of laughter, fun, and great competiton; as each put forth their best to bowl better than they have before. Competing in Special Olympics allows these very special people to compete on an equal playing field and allows the oppurtunity to achieve greatness. They learn the sport of competition and fair play. For most it is only in the Special Olympics that allows them to be free to be themselves while showing how truly talented they can be. For 50 years, Special Olympics of New Jersey, has given the freedom to many athletes that have chosen to enter the field of competition. Athletes such as SAL Member Keiran Wingler; who has been competing for six (6) years and SAL Member Christer Gray; who has been competing for over ten(10) years, join to compete with many other athletes. This year, these two brave athletes will engage in various sports including: Bowlng, Track and FIeld, as well as many other sports, as they had in the past. We owe them a large round of applause and support for over perservering and doing their very best; win or lose, showing the world that they can participate on the grand stage for all to see. It is blessing they will treasure and be thankful for. On a sad note, due to lack of sponsorship and funding, the Mommouth County and Ocean County regional Basketball events have been cancelled. It is reasons like this, we need to do our best to get the word out and raise interest, funds and donations to support youth activities like this, so they dont fade into obscurity. Donations can be forwarded to Nicholas Wingler, 19 Edison Street, Bayville, NJ 08721: Checks made to Special Olympics NJ.
Young Citizen Award by Nicholas Wingler, PDC The Detachment o
Young Citizen Award by Nicholas Wingler, PDC The Detachment of New Jersey is resurrecting a very important award that has not been handed out in the past years. It is the Young Citizen Award. This award will be given to a youth up to the age of 17, who goes above and beyond in his or her community. A good source of nominations can be the Boy Scouts of America, the Girl Scouts of America, local Churchs, School Guidance Counselors, or even children you may know from your community who go above and beyond. The winner of this award will be awarded $250, an award declaring them the Detachment of New Jersey 2019 Youth Citizen of the Year. An honor that will be presented this year at out Detachment Convention in Wildwood, June 13th - June 14th. Applications are expected to be issued with the January mailing. Deadline for submissions will be April 6th, 2019. All applicants will recieve a special certificate from the Detachment, so please look around and help recognize our youth who are making an impact in your community. Any questions regarding the revitalization of this award, please contact me: (732) 330-9707.
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Homecoming Dinner for National Sons of The American Legion Comm
Homecoming Dinner for National Sons of The American Legion Commander Greg K. “Doc” Gibbs Saturday April 27th 2019 Field at Historic Pearl Street Grill 76 Pearl Street, Buffalo NY 14202 Dinner Choice $45.00 (per person) Char-Grilled Chicken Breast 6 Cheese Pasta w/ Shrimp 12 oz Prime Rib (+$3) topped with spinach & cheese with Au Jus Reservation Deadline: April 1st 2019 Forms and Checks payable to: “Committee to elect Greg ”Doc” Gibbs” mailed to: Tim Van Patten II, 8075 County Road;, East Amherst, NY 14501 Housing available at: The Adams Mark Hotel (716) 845-5100
The Need For Change: One assessment of how
The Need For Change: One assessment of how to increase our numbers by Matt Thalasinos , DVC; Barnegat Squadron 232 As many of you know the responsibilities of the Detachment Vice Commanders are enormous. We elect 5 Vice Commanders a year to cover the 21 counties of New Jersey. The position requires you to drive assigned counties -- usually four (4) or five (5) counties each -- to many Posts for squadron meetings, events, and general visitation. There are other major event to attend which are hosted by all the branches of our entire Legion Family that need to be attended as well. Some events include visits to other states for those who can afford to go. More tasks come in the way of spearheading Commissions and Committees and assisting in many committees. There is paperwork that needs to be done, phone calls that are constantly being made and other tasks throughout the term that come up as well. Trying to balance all these volunteer responsibilities with a job and family means that something within the framework of what you have to do is going to suffer. It’s not fair to expect everything this volunteer has to be done in a very efficient manner. Even the best intention this volunteer will look back on his term and think, “I didn’t do enough”. There is only so much one individual can accomplish. I have found communicating with a squadron’s Detachment Vice Commander has been the one area that seems most affected -- and the one that we can do something about. I feel that we can assist in this matter by having each county have a Detachment Executive Committeeman (DEC). Ideally, Id like to see an executive Committee for each county, but a DEC would be a tremendous step forward to assist with communications. My question is this: Isn’t there one man in each county willing to step up? Implementing a DEC to represent each county would greatly enhance communications with the Detachment and provide a voice for each county to represent the needs of the county. It also enables the county to have a vote on matters brought up by members on the Detachment floor. Another advantage is having squadrons within each county share concerns and support each other. This is just my opinion.
Membership By David “Duke” Haring Hello Gentlemen, there is
Membership By David “Duke” Haring Hello Gentlemen, there is no bad news as far as membership. ONLY GOOD NEWS!!! As of January 10th, 2019, as I am writing this article, our Detachment membership stands at 58%+, with a week to reach our 60% membership target date. December 2018, we reached our 45% target date, and January 2019, feels very good that with one (1) week to go, we achieve our goal. Please continue to send in your membership cards. DO NOT HOLD ONTO THEM!!!, we have goals to meet. This is the 100th anniversary of the American Legion, our Detachment would like to grow to 10,000 members this year; to let our veterans know that we have their back and support as a growing organization. We need to be aggressive in signing new members and retaining our current members. We need to reach out to people of color, and other ethnic backgrounds who have served our country in our military: “Our Heroes”, and their families. Let them know how welcome they and their families are to become part of the American Legion family. Get them to become part of our great organization and explain to them the benefits that comes with membership. We are not a political organization, and welcome their particpation and new ideas. We are here to support our veterans. As of December 31st, 2018, all non-paid members are delinquent, come February 1st, 2019; all unpaid members will be suspended, and lose thier right to vote, run for office, having a say pertaining to complaints, and most American Legion Posts will not honor you at their canteen (bar) and they shouldn’t! Talk to your Post Commander and the Bar Chairman, have them make sure all in the canteen show their 2019 membership cards to the bartender before they are served refreshment. Think of this, all paid members in good standing, God forbid we have a national disaster in our area, they will benefit from the National Emergency Fund (NEF). This benefit will not be considered to those who have let their membership lapse or become suspended. Be relentless, get out there and be aggrssive. Help our organization stay strong in membership so we can better help our veterans and American Legion Programs. Thank you. NJ S.A.L. Detachment Membership Chairman. David “Duke Haring (732) 597-2604
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NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION January 18, 2019 “CONGRATULATIONS” Thank you for all your efforts so far this membership year. Our standings as of our 60% Membership Target Date (January 17th 2019) as posted below: 2019 Membership Goal: 371,020 Total Membership: 236,93 Percentage of Goal: 63.855% Year-to-Date: 12,817 (compared to 2018 Membership Year) Renewal Rate: 48.92% Detachments making Goal: 35 GREAT JOB !! Many detachments hopefully should achieve this membership goal soon.
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Boy’s State by Robert Lasky
Boy’s State by Robert Lasky The Detachment of NJ sent two delegates to American Legion Jersey Boys State (ALJBS) this year as recipients of the William H. Breen Memorial Boys State Scholarship. This year, Morris and Ocean Counties were represented. Let’s learn a little about them: Our first delegate, Anish Balamurali, hails from Parsippany, Morris County, and attends Parsippany High School and was originally recruited by Post 249 also from Parsippany, Morris County. His hobbies include music, art, and athletics. Outside of school, he plays piano and has attended two competitions. He plays clarinet for his high school’s marching band. His school sports include swimming in the winter and tennis in the spring. He has aspirations to enter the medical field in the discipline of neuroscience. Our second delegate, James Buba, lives in Allentown, Monmouth County and attends Allentown High School and was originally recruited by Post 455 in New Egypt, Ocean County. He plays soccer for both his school and club. He is part of the National Honor Society and Science Honor Society. He is a tutor at his school for both math and science. Every year, he participates in the New Egypt Relay-For-Life as a co-captain. He volunteers at St. Raphael’s School in Hamilton, Mercer County helping students with their homework. One of his hobbies is weightlifting. He has aspirations of becoming an Orthodontist – his dream job. Both delegates represented the Detachment extremely well. Anish – although not running for offices – was appointed one of the highest positions in his city as Public Defender. With this appointment, he had to defend all of the statesmen who were brought up on charges during Wednesday Night Court for minor offenses such as walking on the grass, sleeping in meetings, etc. He also stated that his experience has shown him that he may not want to be in the field of politics, but ALJBS taught him to be active as a citizen at the local level by exercising his right to vote and keeping track of the candidates and the issues. James was elected Councilman in his City and served very well. He also ran for Freeholder, but unfortunately did not win in the primary. He stayed behind and helped his City with the City Manual and passed ordinances. James was very grateful for the Detachment sponsoring him and had a wonderful learning experience. It was also a pleasure to have Detachment Commander Hicks visit Rider University twice during the session. On Sunday, he was joined by Detachment Sergeant-at-Arms Barry Conaway and Detachment Historian and PDC Robert Bascou as well as by Detachment ALJBS Boys State Vice-Chairman and PDC Thomas Marsden along with me to help at registration – PDC Marsden and I are on staff at ALJBS full time throughout the week. On Friday, Commander Hicks returned for the ALJBS Family Day celebration and ALJBS Graduation ceremonies along with Department Commander Raymond Miller. Boys State is one of the best programs that the American Legion has to offer teaching civic responsibility, leadership, politics, patriotism and ethics to the bright young men about to become the future of this nation. I applaud this program as is evident in my three decades-plus devotion to it. I personally want to thank Ed Ryan from Post 455 out of New Egypt, Ocean County for sending me to ALJBS when I was a junior. I can’t imagine what my life would be like had I not gone. RIP Mr. Ryan and thank you for your service and your dedication to ALJBS!
Religious Emphasis by William Odom,
Religious Emphasis by William Odom, Chaplain Greeting Comrades, I would like to introduce myself, my name is Bill Odom, an ordained minister and a stage four cancer survivor. It is an honor to be serving the Detachment as Chaplain for a second year. “When things are difficult, Keep FAITH in God.” As Chaplain it is my job to be here for support your religious needs, to aid in comforting our sick and bereaved members and their families in times of crisis. In order to fulfill my purpose within the detachment, it is important that the lines of communications are open. We can not send our condolences or well wishes to those suffering, if we are not notified. This information can come from our Commander, Adjutants, as well as squadrons and extended legion family. It is heartwarming to see the response and coming together of the legion family for so many events, including the memorial services at High Point and the Carranza wreath laying, or the tribute we hold vigil over for our missing brothers and sister known as POW’s and MIAS; during our annual watchfire. We need to leave this world a better place than we found it, that's why remembering our four pillars; Veterans and their Rehabilitation, National Security, Children’s Welfare, and Americanism is so important. I am here to support our Detachment in any way possible and welcome your suggestions and support. You can contact me via my email : bodom65@gmail.com or call (732) 621-6708 God Bless.
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politicians to business and career professionals, sparking interest in many careers during daily seminars. Many years, the Governor of New Jersey or US Senators come for a visit. The most imprtant virtue that is stressed throughout the week is leadership. Many of our graduates become leaders in their communities: from businessmen, lawyers, actors and some even go into politics. Some prominent ALJBS alumni include actor Donal Logue, US Senators Booker and Menendez, and Governor Christie! And around the nation, Tom Brokaw, Brian Williams, and President Clinton are amongst famous Boy’s State Alumni. Wether it’s leadership, patriotism, or politics, ALJBS is a program that endures. the virtues of Americanism are very much alive as we approach our 74th session. At present, there are approximately forty (40) S.A.L. members on staff at ALJBS. Each year, younger staff members join the S.A.L.. You can become a member of Boy’s State, too! We can always use help on the first day during registration nd throughout the week. The 74th Session of The American Legion Jersey Boy’s State is at Rider’University in Lawrence, NJ, June 16th - June 21st. It usually begins on Father’s Day. Staff reports on Saturday June 15th. For more information about ALJBS or how you can help, please contact me at: njaljbs@alpost455nj.org. For a more detailed look at The American Legion Jersey Boy’s State, please visit the official website: www.aljbs.org
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Boy’s State by Rob Lasky; SAL Detachment of NJ Boy’s State Chairman 74 years. Take that in for a moment - 74 years! How many programs can you say have survived 74 years? As the American Legion is celebrating its 100th Anniversary, American Legion Jersey Boys State one of the Department’s largest and most successful programs is celebrating 74 years. American Legion Boy’s State began 84 years ago in Illinois in 1935. There was a project at the time called “Young Pioneer Camp”, which promoted the virtues of Communism and the uselessness of democracy. Professor Hayes Kennedy from Loyola University was the Americanism Chairman for the Department of Illinois and propsed to develop a program as a counter-movement to the Communist Party-backed camps of American youth, to teach the importance of our democratic form of government and to help its perserverance. Thus, American Legion Boy’s State was born and other Departments soon followed with programs of their own. The Department of New Jersey approved the program in 1945 and the next year, we began a journey that continues to this day! The American Legion Jersey Boy’s State (ALJBS)soon became one of the most prominent Boy’s State programs in the nation. Many other Boy’s State programs are modeled after ours. Since 1946, over 65,000 delegates have graduated from ALJBS. Each year, nearly 1,000 of the most elite male high school juniors attend the program hosted at Rider University -- its home since the move from Rutgers University in 1969. An all-volunteer staff comprised of Legionnaires, S.A.L., former ALJBS delegates, military, police, and friends of the program number over 150 each year to teach the virtues of democracy and Americanism to the deserving young men of New Jersey. Politics at local, county and state levels are taught with a two party system. Each delegate is a mock citizen of a fictional 51st state and is assigned to one of the fictional political parties. There are 18 cities and 9 counties. Each city and county is given a real current, topical problem and the delegates must elect officials like Mayor, Councilman, County executive, and Freeholder to enact laws and ordinances to address the aforementioned problems. Additionally, each county elects representatives to the State Legislature. These Senators and Assemblymen enact laws that eventually, the new successful young man who gets elected Governor, can sign into Boy’s State law. Many laws passed by ALJBS are shared with the real NJ State Legislature and a few of them were made into actual laws over the years. Although politics takes up much of the time of the delegates, there are other activities that make New Jersey’s program a cut above the rest. Each evening, the enitre delegation gathers on the soccer field for a retreat ceremony - the military’s ritual of retiring the colors for the day. One of the favorite activities of staff and delegates alike is the “D-Day Presentation”. The first 20 minutes of “Saving Private Ryan” are shown followed by a documentary called “The Greatest Generation” about the men and women who fought in World War II. Immediately following the films, all the veterans on staff congregate and tell the delegation where and when they served. It is one of the more moving experiences at the ALJBS as the veterans are given a standing ovation in thanks for their service. Other activities throughout the week include a blood drive, the ALJBS band and chorus, the ALJBS newsletter, sports, municipal court and a huge college fair in which 80 colleges, universities and service academies attend. Prominent guest speakers are scattered throughout the week from local, county , and state
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REMINDER: March 3rd Bergen County Dinner Dance Ma
REMINDER: March 3rd Bergen County Dinner Dance March 10th S.A.L. Commander Hicks’ Testimonial Dinner April 7th Department President Derin’s Testimonial April 15th S.A.L. College Application Deadline April 27th S.A.L Legion College April 27th National S.A.L. Commander Gibbs’ Homecoming
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Legiontown.org provided by: National SAL Liaison Ken George In
Legiontown.org provided by: National SAL Liaison Ken George In a world where Media and Communications are key, The American Legion has created Legiontown.org. All the hard work our squadrons are doing is not getting the national exposure it deserves. There was a channel called “SAL Success Stories” that has been changed to “Sons of The American Legion.” http://www.legiontown.org/sons This link is dedicated to you as SAL members events and activities. Here are the rules and criteria to follow: 1. Post a photo and a brief paragraph, 2-4 sentences about your picture and event. 2. To be effective, you should include but not limited to the following: a. Squadron #, Detachment of…. b. The number of participants, the names of members c. Money raised and what for d. What did your squadron or detachment do e. Who hosted it, who are you honoring, etc. Submitted content will not be post immediately. There will be a brief delay as all content must be reviewed and vetted by national staff first. Inappropriate content will be flagged and reported to your detachment or any other applicable authority. Some hints when you are taking pictures especially when using your camera phone. 1. Set your camera to the highest quality setting 2. If there is a lot of nothing around the subject in your photo… ZOOM IN! The subject of your photo should fill almost the whole frame (like you would a selfie) 3. Make sure your pictures are clear and in focus. Feel free to pass this link to all your Detachments and Squadrons. This is your page let’s see what you guys are doing out there and generate some positive exposure for The Sons of the American Legion. Good luck and happy posting.
Testimonial Dinner Honoring NJ American Legion Commander Raymon
Testimonial Dinner Honoring NJ American Legion Commander Raymond A. Miller Saturday - April 13th 2019 1:00 - 2:00 Cocktail Hour on veranda 2:00 - 5:00 Dinner Program Choice of: Filet of Sole Herb Roasted French Hot Roasted Prime Rib stuffed with Lobster Breast of Chicken with Au Jus “4 Hour Open Premium Bar” $55.00 per person Toms River Ramada Inn’s “Versailles Ballroom” RSVP by: April 1st, 2019 Mail to: Laurinda Miller PO Box 45 / Island Heights NJ 08732 Checks Payable to: AL POST 129 Commanders Account
Religious Emphasis By Chaplain Bill Odom I would like to than
Religious Emphasis By Chaplain Bill Odom I would like to thank all who have taken the time to alert me of deaths and sick call within the membership of The Sons of The Americn Legion and extended family. However the lines of communications are not being met properly, as there have been many illnesses and deaths that we are not being notified about. It is a shame when we find out about these grievous times on social media generally after the fact As your chaplain I was honored to take part in serveral services to honor our military veterans who had passed away. On November 8th, six (6) veterans from WWII, Vietnam and the Cold War were interred at Brigadier General William Doyle Cemetary, according to the MIssing in America Project, a volunteer non-profit group which honors the cremains of military servicemen who have been left unclaimed within Funeral homes throughout the state. These cremains are each given a burial with full honors and a eulogy. Recognized on this day were: . John F Noonan, Technician 5th Grade, US Army, WWII 1922 - 1983 Francis Xavier Paladino, Torpedo-man 2nd Class, US Navy, WWII 1905 - 2001 Arnold Ray Banta, Seaman 1st Class, US Navy, WWII 1916 - 1995 Fireman Stephen J Tacovsky Sr, Boiler-man, US Navy, Cold War 1961 - 2003 Michael Anthony Leisik CPL, US Marines, Cold War 1962 - 2018 Anthony Michael Lore, Lance CPL US Marines, Cold War 1940 - 2001 There is a new bill being voted on which will allow the interment of children and spouses of miltary as well. November 18th , a celebration was held at the Cherry Hill Library, where a area was dedicated to photographs of veterans from Cherry Hill, a flag procession was formed in which honor and welcome the regional military heroes. During this celebration, I was fortunate to speak with a former POW who recollected his experience. On December 6th and December 16th, “Wreaths across America” a volunteer organization whose mission is to Remember, Honor, and Teach. Together they placed 235 wreaths at the graves at both: Brigadier General William Doyle Cemetery, and Riverside Cemetery in Toms River, coordinated with wreath laying throughout our 50 states and within Arlington Cemetery. As your chaplain it is always a pleasure to go out and meet our veterans and show them that their service has not been forgoten. This was done on December 14th when the Detachment of New Jersey held an afternoon of Bingo at Lyons Veterans Rehabilitation along with Commander Hicks and PDC Lenny Free. Please remember to try and keep God in your life, regular prayers and motivational statements are posted on my Social media daily. Be mindful of the four pillars of The American Legion: Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation, Americanism, National Defense, and our Children and Youth Programs. I am here to help and hear your needs as needed, email me :Bodom65@gmail.com
Son of the Year by Nicholas Wingler, PDC; Son of
Son of the Year by Nicholas Wingler, PDC; Son of the year is the highest recognition we as a Detachment can bestow to any one (1) S.A.L. member from New Jersey. It is an honor given out but once a year. To date only 17 men prior have recieved this prestigious accolade. Every squadron has that one member who always seems to put in that extra effort , goes the extra mile, is always there to volunteer, not just in his Post but in his community as a whole. These are the men the Detachment is looking to honor. If you have one of those members who always seems to be going above and beyond, then we want you to nominate them for the honor of being called “Son of the Year” Applications can be found on the internet, http://www.njsal.org. In almost every case a copy of the applications will be mailed in the S.A.L. mailing to every squadron who has submitted an officers report to Trenton. This year’s cut off for nominees will be April 6th, 2019. So look around your squadron for that one exceptional member who stands out, and submit an application in their honor. You never know the work they do may just earn them the title of “Detachment of New Jersey Son of the Year, 2019” The Sons of the American Legion Detachment of New Jersey Son of the Year Recipient 2002 - Sean Howarth Squadron 72 Camden County 2003 - Gary Crawford Squadron 346 Mommouth County 2004 - Keith Keilti Squadron 72 Camden County 2005 - Dan DeRose Squadron 415 Bergen County *Deceased 2006 - Thomas Marsden Squadron 348 Ocean County 2007 - Gary Nelson Squadron 365 Bergen County 2008 - Michael Popp Squadron 455 Ocean County *Deceased 2009 - Don Sikorski Squadron 129 Ocean County *Deceased 2010 - Dave Page Squadron 455 Ocean County 2011 - Andrew Malson Squadron252 Gloucester County 2012 - Ron Cloos Squadron 129 Ocean County *Deceased 2013 - Thomas Flaherty Squadron 310 Bergen County 2014 - George Platoni Squadron 1 Bergen County 2015 - Jack Murray Squadron 455 Ocean County 2016 - Matthew Thalasinos Squadron 232 Ocean County 2017 - William Weinberg Squadron 3 Union County
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Field of Flags Courtesy of Westminster Presbyterian Church MIDDLETOWN – For the fifth year in a row nearly 7,000 American flags were placed in the ground in front of Westminster Presbyterian Church on Tindall Road, one for each American military life lost in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. The flags will stay in the ground for a month-long tribute and will be dissembled after Veterans Day. Field of Heroes courtesy of Hudson Reporter.com The Bayonne Board of Education honored four veterans at its third annual Field of Heroes ceremony on November 1, including former Mayor James J. Donovan, former Mayor Richard A. Rutkowski, Jack Graham, and Andrew Szyposzynski, a social studies teacher at Bayonne High School. The annual memorial service began in 2016. The school honors several veterans and installs hundreds of American flags on the front lawn on Avenue A. The names of veterans are added every year to an engraved stone memorial in front of the flag pole outside Bayonne High School.
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From the Editor by Tony Clappsy In our last edition, it ha
From the Editor by Tony Clappsy In our last edition, it has come to my attention that I had unintentionally forgotten to include the position of Detachment Vice Commander to Matt Thalisinos’ by-line. This is partially due to its ommission form the original copy, and my personal oversight. I plan to try to be more careful towards these small matters. Each officer’s position should be noted and honored. Their time and contribution to the Detachment is generous and selflessly donated. As your editor, and staff of the Salute, we are grateful to all who have supported us by submitting articles. However, it appears the same five people are providing the meat of this newsletter. We have five (5) Vice Commanders, but have only heard from one on a regular basis. The Commissions and committees should be proud and honored of all the work they are doing. Yet we have not published many of these accomplishments. Does this reflect on lack of progress, or time to submit anything? Had it not been for Testimonials, Homecoming Dinners and Dance advertisements, this edition would not have met my six (6) page standard, which is disheartening. This publication is a newsletter and not an ad book, and we value these events, but do not want to lose focus on the the other accomplishments within the detachment. Next edition is one away from our Convention, alot of programs will be summing up the tallies for the year, and we will begin to be introduced to our new candidates for office. I hope to recieve bio’s and photos of all major players who will be stepping up to the plate and fill the offices in our Detachment, (ie: Incoming candidates for Commander, Vice Commanders, and any National Officers who are considering appointments). This information will be reprinted again in our convention edition as well. This is a great way to introduce yourselves to the rest of the state. It is our hope to have an edition available for each Detachment meeting henceforth for the remainder of the 2018 - 2019 term. Therefore the following deadlines are being posted : April 6th Deadline ........ Release date April 27th Convention Issue: May 24th Deadline ...... Release date June 13th Send Submissions via email to Tony713c@Gmail.com Subject: SALute. Thank you We are still working on creating an online subscription option, once the internet chairman catches up with his upgrades this will be featured.
Thanksgiving Dinner at Cherry Hill Post 372 Squadron 372, Camde
Thanksgiving Dinner at Cherry Hill Post 372 Squadron 372, Camden County SAL Commander, Vice Commander, and Sgt at Arms, Detachment Vice Commander Hasselhan, and Asst Sgt at Arms Iuliucci greating our troops before Dinner
Never Forget Beirut International Airport Marine Barracks Bomb
Never Forget Beirut International Airport Marine Barracks Bombing On October 23, 1983 at 6:22 am, a large delivery truck drove to the Beirut International Airport where the Marine Barracks was located. After turning onto an access road leading to the compound, the driver rushed through a barbed-wire fence, passed between two (2) sentry posts, crashed trhough a gate, finally crashing into the loby of the barrack. The driver detonated explosives with the power equal to more than 12,000 lbs of TNT. The explosion crumbled the four story building, crushing service men to death while they were sleeping. This act of terrorism killed 220 Marines and 21 other U.S. service members who had been stationed there to help keep peace in a nation torn by war. This is the bloodiest day in Corps’ history since World War II, when Marines fought to secure Iwo Jima. Give Thanks by Tony Clappsy Sq19 On November 3rd 2018, Bayonne Squadron #19, hosted an early off station Thanksgiving luncheon for 25 plus veterans currently residing at Lyons VA Hospital in Lyons, New Jersey. With the assistance of Post 19’s Legion Family and Auxiliary Unit, our guests were treated to a Thanksgiving spread with all the trimming. The comradery shared with our veterans was heart warming and a welcome change. The affair was spearheaded by Commander James Newby Jr, along with PNVC James Noble, who lead the event with introductions and a holiday prayer befitting the occassion. Our guests were sent home with gift bags and full bellies. This event could not have been done without everyone's help and support...It shows that team work leads to success and Together Everyone Achieves More. On behalf of our veteran guests ,Squadron 19 would like to thank all who helped make this possible. Including but not limited to Mick Lanni for supplying our entertainment, Unit 19, Post 19, our local Shop Rite, and a Big Thank you to Mama Rosa Gormet and Brick Oven Pizza for not only cooking our turkey but donating garlic knots and stuffing. Loud Friday Returns Courtesy of Patrick Gallagher, PDC On October 26, 2018, Squadron #346, Neptune NJ held another Loud Friday event . A night full of Music courtesy of DJ Carl Albern, PDC. Musical requests, trivia, 50/50’s and more were all joined together to help support the Post # 346, which had taken on damages in excess of $30,000 after being flooded. Loud Friday is a reason to bring people into the Post’s Members Lounge on any givenFriday and to hear some good music LOUD. GREAT JOB
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