IN THE GOOD OLE SUMMER TIME……
Well it looks like we’re in full swing with summer time activities.
Your new (and old) officers are on board and ready to serve. Membership renewals are in the mail and you should have already received yours. Be sure to get yours in as soon as possible. Remember, the Legion year is from July to June, not January to December.
Our 4th of July festivities in downtown Greendale Village were fantastic! More spectators attended the parade than ever before. The Firing Squad and Color Guard had a great time marching and doing the gun salutes. The kids loved picking up the shells from the ground as we reloaded our rifles. The women also high stepped as the Women’s Auxiliary marched in the parade for the first time this year. They looked great with their new banner and snazzy straw hats! The parade was complete with marching bands, Fire and Police Department, floats, and many other civic groups. The weather was perfect and the crowds made us feel so welcome with their loud cheers. What a fun time! Meanwhile back at the food tent, our Post served our traditional roasted corn on the cob which was as sweet as could be. Roasted chicken (new this year), baked potatoes, pizza, and our ever famous root beer floats were a big hit! We met such nice people all day and had a really good time. All proceeds will go to benefit our fellow veterans and their families.
On Sunday July 5th it was Operation Freedom day at the Milwaukee County Zoo. This was a free event open to all military and veterans and their families to spend a day at the zoo including lunch and a concert, all free! If you didn’t have the opportunity to attend this year, be sure to mark this on your calendar for next year. This is a real “don’t want to miss” chance to have a day to relax with other veterans and allow the Department of Veteran Affairs, the County, and other community support groups to say “Thanks for all you do.” The Firing Squad was again called into service as they were honored with the task of being Color Guards at the program and presented the flags representing each branch of the Armed Services. As usual they looked really sharp!
July 11th there is a rededication in Portage at the state office of the American Legion, celebrating 50 years of the American Legion in Milwaukee. Anyone is welcome to attend. So if you’re looking for a nice Saturday road trip, the program begins at 11:00 at state headquarters. Post 416 Firing Squad will again be honored to take part in the activities. Please come and support them.
HEAR YE…HEAR YE…CALLING ALL CORN DIPPERS AND SODA JERKS!!!
August is just around the corner and with that comes the Greendale Village Days, Aug. 7th - 8th and we will again be having our booth set up. Here’s your chance to play soda fountain and make sundaes and floats! Please come on down and volunteer, dip some nice yummy corn in some sweet melted butter! For an hour or for the day your help is always needed and appreciated and you get paid in laughs and smiles!! If you can’t join us for the day, stop by and get something to eat, we even do take out orders!
Summer is a great time to show your support for your Country and you fellow comrades. Fly the flag in support of our active troops and keep them and their families in your prayers.
Thanks for all you do!
Bob Naffier -- 1st Vice Commander
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