Sr. VICE COMMANDER REPORT

                    

As we look back on the past year, just remember that we could not have done everything without the team work that everyone puts into this organization. Remember this and our post, we the rank and file along with the officers working together will make this post prosper. As your Sr. Vice I challenge all to get involved. It’s team work and being united that will keep us going.

Cecil Dennings. Sr. Vice Commander

 

 

 

Jr. VICE COMMANDER REPORT

Tina and I want to thank everyone who helped us celebrate our 60th anniversary. A special thanks to Tillie for the beautiful cake, to Jean for the decorations and to Russell, Sam, Raphael, Lou and Jesse for their help and support in helping make this a very special day. I want to thank my wife Tina for her support all the years I was quartermaster. She was there for me all the time; I could not have done it with　out　her support. As you know the annual picnic is august 7. Same place same time. Tickets are available at the canteen, donation $7ea. Tickets are going fast get yours early.

Cal Chaney Jr. Vice Commander

 

QUARTERMASTER

Just a reminder, Dues for 2010-2911 are now due. Now is a good time to convert to a life membership. If you　would like to make a payment plan, please see me.. Also, we need volunteers for the annual picnic coming up on Aug. 7th. For more info contact me at 474-8642.

Russell Salvi Quartermaster

 

 

Buddy Poppy

Poppies continue to come in at a moderately slow pace, everyone is busy with summer activities and so poppies are slow but a few have surfaced and we are still looking for penny pledges, so all have a cool summer. Poppy donations are welcome anytime of the year.

Buddy Poppy Chairman Jeff Drullard

 

"Congratulations to Lou Gemmill for being appointed POW/MIA Chairman for the State of California. He was appointed by Denis Wells our new Department Commander."

Jean Gemmill Auxiliary

Sr. Vice President

 

Fellow comrades, Ladies and Men’s Auxiliaries of Luneta Post 52.

For those don’t know, I have given up my previous position at POW/MIA to another veteran and I am sure he will continue the work needed in his new position as I have faith in him. The reason for my stepping down from this position is because I have been appointed POW/MIA Chairman for the State of California Veterans of Foreign Wars. I want to thank each and every one of you, full heartedly, for the support you have given me and the POW/MIA program over the past 10 years.

In Comradship

Lou Gemmill

State Chairman POW/MIA

 

If you took picnic tickets to sell, please return them with the money collected and any unsold tickets before July 24, 2010 NO EXCEPTIONS. We have to know how many will be attending so we can order supplies.

 

 

A Special Thank You

I would like to extend a very warm thank you to all who honored my husband, Ken Stearns, by attending his Celebration of Life Memorial held at the Post on April 30^th. Kenny was very proud to be a life member of the VFW and he loved Post 52. It was a lovely ceremony and the Color/ Honor Guard did an outstanding job. It all came together because of all the help from family and friends at this Post. I would also like to offer a very special Thank You to all who donated monetary gifts in Ken’s name to Post 52. Also, to all of you who stood by me in my time of grief and sadness, I love you all. VFW Luneta Post 52 is a very special Post where members do care about each other and I am very proud and honored to be an Aux. Life Member here.

Tillie Stearns

Editor 52 News

 

MEN’S AUXILIARY

No Report

Robert Ortega Sr.
President
Men’s Aux.

 

FRENCH CAMP GOLF COURSE. HWY. 99 AT FRENCH CAMP ROAD

$60 per person includes; Snacks, Beverages & DINNER AFTER THE TOURNAMENT!

“Golf cart included.”

Prizes for; Top Team, Longest Drive and Closest to the Hole.

(Non-players; $10.00 per person for DINNER AFTER THE TOURNAMENT.)

(RAFFLE!)

Sign up at the VFW Canteen.

For more info see BOB ORTEGA, or call the Canteen at (209) 941-8391

 

Mexican Cruise

For your information;

We will be looking into a 4 day, Post 52 Baja Cruise in the near future. Possibly in Oct. This trip will be a joint venture between the Post, Ladies and Men’s Auxiliaries. At a group rate, the cost should be reasonable and any profit we make will come back to the Post and it’s Auxiliaries. As soon as we gather all the info on price, date etc. It will be presented for your vote. If any of you are interested or have suggestions, please let me know. The more interest shown, the more likely this will take place.

Tillie Stearns

 

Installation of Officers　　

The Installation of the 2010 - 2011 Officers will be held on Sat. May 15 following our monthly meeting.　 Please come and show your support for the newly elected officers.

 

YOUR NEW 2010-2011 OFFICERS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

POST OFFICERS

Commander John Hood

Sr. Vice. Commander Cecil Dennings

Jr. Vice Commander Cal Chaney

Quartermaster Russell Salvi

Chaplain Robert Montgomery

Judge Advocate Jesse Sanchez

Surgeon Cowboy Owens

Trustees Trish Werner, Rudy Maestas, Jimmy Orona

 

LADIES AUXILIARY OFFICERS

President Josephine Adama

Sr. Vice President Jean Gemmill

Jr. Vice President Carolyn Molina

Treasurer Rhonda Montgomery

Chaplain Rose Felix

Conductress Connie Freeman

Guard Dolores Vega

Trustee 3 yr Rita Owens　

 

MEN’S AUXILIARY OFFICERS

President Robert Ortega Sr.
Sr. Vice President Dave Gonzales
Jr. Vice President Frank Meraz sr.
Secretary Jesse Rodriguez
Chaplin Steve Herrera
Treasurer Arthur Valtierra
Guard Jimmie Orona

 

 

YOUR NEWS LETTER

Members wishing to submit an item for the 52 News may do so by e-mailing it to me @ kenstillie@yahoo.com, dropping it off at the Canteen or handing it to me.  If you have a question or need more info, call me at (209) 467-4166 or cell (209) 598-8548

 

 

Do you have a snapshot taken while you were in the service?  If so, send it to me along with a recent photo and you could be featured in the 52 News.  You can drop the photos off at the canteen along with your name and a little info about the photo or e-mail it to me at kenstillie@yahoo.com.