Legionnaire
Gilbert C. Grafton Post No. 2
The American Legion
Fargo, North Dakota
Website: http:/www.tristateveterans.com/fargolegion
April-May 2010

A Much Needed Update

Most of you know that we have closed the Club and placed the Building on the market, but your American Legion Post #2 continues to meet. Post meetings are still being held in Patriot Hall on the first Tuesday of every month. The Executive Committee has been struggling with how to handle the decreased income and increased expenses and building repairs. It has been a battle well fought, but the struggle has been a bit too much. Over the last 30 years or so, the post’s CD’s were used to make up for shortages and the last one cashed in about 10 years ago. The attempts to raise cash since than have come up short.
So much for the past—

POST # 2 Is Moving Forward

While we own the building, we will be opening for meetings. While down a little, our membership is approaching 1200. The Color Guard is still rendering military honors at a pace exceeding any other local Honor Guard. Flags for First Graders went well again at all of our elementary schools.
 

Gaming Operations

We discontinued gaming prior to closing the club and we are in the process of finalizing our State audit of the gaming operation conducted last spring.

Post questions call Commander Bob Jacobson at (701) 261-0910.
Auxiliary questions call President Mavis Goodroad at (701) 361-0413.

Post #2 Elections on May 4 in Patriot Hall - Membership Card Required

Polls will open at noon on Tuesday, May 4, in Patriot Hall and close at 7:30pm. The Election Committee will than count ballots with the results being presented during the Post meeting which starts at 7:30.

The Nominating Committee’s Slate of Candidates for 2010-2011

Request Absentee Ballots from:
Gilbert C. Grafton Post 2
PO Box 2148
Fargo, ND 58107-2148
Return by May 4

40 & 8 Voyageur 240

Voyageur 240 is hosting the MinnDak Tristate meeting April 30-May 2. The Howard Johnson is the convention hotel and activities will be at the Fargo VFW.

Department Convention Golf Tournament June 25th, 2010

Post #2 Hosts the 2010 Department Convention

Planning is well underway for the Department Convention being held June 25-27 in Fargo. Volunteers are needed. The Howard Johnson is the convention hotel with meetings being planned in the Civic Center and the Howard Johnson. The Golf tournament is Friday morning and a parade is planned for Friday evening. Friday has been designated the 60th Anniversary of the Korean War.

The Legion Family continues to meet on Tuesdays. At the Legion.
1st Tuesday-7:30 Post Meeting
2nd Tuesday-Past Commanders Luncheon, 1130 at the Fargo Fryin' Pan
2nd Tuesday- Auxiliary Meeting at 7:30.
3rd Tuesday-Executive Committee Meeting at 7:00.
4th Tuesday-40&8 at the Fargo VFW.

Bringing Forth An Updated Image

Many of us have been encouraging a concerted effort to recruit new members from our current members of the guard and reserve as well as active duty. These people will provide the life blood to all veteran’s organizations. What better way to provide the programs and activities they desire than getting them involved with us. Times are changing and their time is now. We need support them, help provide what they desire if they are to join us. As you look over the slate of candidates, you notice a number of new names or younger members, recently active vets. We have been dealing with a number of very serious, complex problems in recent years. The Executive Committee is willing to stay on and continue their guidance through the critical issues facing us. You see Past Commanders in office again. You see Post #2’s Legionnaire of the Year, Amy Wieser Willson, who recently received a national award from the Guard for her public relations work with the North Dakota National Guard. Brad Aune and Rick Morales are the contacts for vets to see at Job Service ND in Fargo.

Remember the American Legion is a veterans organization to serve all veterans, our community
and guide the development of our youth through Legion sponsored activities.

Upcoming Events
The RRVVCB will return to entertain us prior to Post Meetings in May and June.
May 4: Elections, 7:30 post Meeting with Post Everlasting, Presentation of 50 & 60 Year Certificates. Refreshments will follow.
May 11: 11:30 Past Commanders Luncheon at the Fryin’ Pan
7:30 Auxiliary Meeting
May 31: Memorial Day
June 1: 7:30 Post Meeting Installation of Officers, Recognition of Korean War Vets. Refreshments will follow.
June 8: 11:30 Past Commanders Luncheon at the Fryin’ Pan
7:30 Auxiliary Meeting
June 25-27: Department Golf Tournament, Convention, Parade

News for you from the Gilbert C. Grafton Post #2
American Legion, Department of North Dakota
Still meeting, Still conducting business, Still promoting activities.
Boys State, Girls State, Oratorical Contest, Flags for First Graders,
Funeral Detail Honor Guard, American Legion Baseball
Volunteer Services at the VA Hospital
Hosting the 2010 Department of North Dakota Convention

Volunteerism works, you have proven it.
Strength in numbers and the camaraderie is great.
Join us, Work with us, Times have changed.
We are committed to making a comeback as an updated Post.

Commander Bob Jacobson