ORLAND MEMORIAL POST 111
ORLAND MEMORIAL POST 111
AMERICAN LEGION
Volume XXIV Issue V THE POST April 19, 2024
Jr. Vice Commander’s Call
Memorial Day Fund Drive is just about upon us. We still need more Legionnaires to help man the stores. The signup sheets are attached in this newsletter. Please look at the list and check your schedule to see if you can help out.
This year we have an added location. We have permission to be out in front of Lume’s restaurant, which is located at 9060 W 159th, Orland Park. This location opens at 6am to 3pm and has a large turnover of people coming in for breakfast and lunch. It should be good location for us.
The Jewel on 159th and 94th avenue is set for June 7th and 8th. The Jewel-Osco had committed the weekends in May to other groups. I am asking that if you are willing to man other stores on the May 17th and 18th dates and then the Jewel on June 7th and 8th, it will help very much.
Marino’s had rejected our request to be out in front of their store on the requested dates. To compensate we had planned to be out in the entrances to the parking lot, but due to the persistence of our Senior Vice and many weeks of e-mails the corporate office has granted permission to be out in front of their store on the requested dates.
The Veterans Day Fund Drive is set for November 1st and 2nd for all stores. Let’s hope the weather is good.
The monthly tidbit on the Christmas Party. Be ready to laugh for two hours. We may have a visit from The Village People. Also, Santa will visit us.
Angelo Caputo’s 11333 W 150th St
17-May 18-May 1-Nov 2-Nov
Nick Losole Nick Losole
Vince Piccila Vince Piccila
Orland Bakery14850 S LaGrange Rd, Orland Park, IL
17-May 18-May 1-Nov 2-Nov
Dan Braglia Dan Braglia
Walmart 9245 W 159th St, Orland Hills, IL
17-May 18-May 1-Nov 2-Nov
Mike Bannister Mike Bannister
Joe Vazzana Joe Vazzana
Jewel-Osco9350 W 159th St, Orland Park, IL
7-Jun 8-Jun 1-Nov 2-Nov
Chruck Krezwick Chuck Krezwick
Tony Katzmark Tony Katzmark
Jerry Dubaka Jerry Dubaka
Mariano’s 9504 W 142ND St, Orland Park, IL
17-May 18-May 1-Nov 2-Nov
Tom Testoline Tom Testoline
Bruce Hanson Bruce Hanson
Gary Skoczlas Tom Bakota
Tony Isadore Tony Isadore
Jewel-Osco9652 W 131st St, Palos Park,
17-May 18-May 1-Nov 2-Nov
Wally Jamrose Wally Jamrose
Jewel-Osco12803 S Harlem Ave, Palos Heights, IL
17-May 18-May 1-Nov 2-Nov
Bill Kot Bill Kot
Bob Hoyt Bob Hoyt
John Schaddelle
Jewel-Osco17930 S. Wolf Rd, Orland Park, IL
17-May 18-May 1-Nov 2-Nov
Dean Morrell Dean Morrell
Terry Dolan Greg Bowling
Chris Crince Chris Crince
Lume’s Pancake House 9060 W 159 St, Orland Park, IL
17-May 18-May 1-Nov 2-Nov
Joey’s Hot Dogs 9130 W 159th St, Orland Park, IL (waiting on permission)
17-May 18-May 1-Nov 2-Nov
Respectfully,
Bob Reger, Junior Vice Commander
Senior Vice Commander’s Call
You know I believe I used this analogy before. In my youth I liked the Motown sound. Still do. Four Tops were one of my favorites. Their hit single. "It's the Same Old Song" is an accurate description of our membership situation. We have held steady at 149 members paid and accounted for during the past month or so. With state setting our goal at 164 we are at 91%. A good job but short of the excellent result we have become accustomed to.
This May 17th and 18th we will have our annual Memorial Day Poppy Day Drive. Number 19 for me. We have come a long way since initially going to the train stations within Orland and collecting a couple of hundred dollars. Thanks to all throughout the years who have participated. As some of you know through hard work and perseverance, I got Mariano's to lift their "no solicitation policy" for us. Mariano's is a main locale of our fundraising effort and sets the foundation for the generous donations which we receive.
We have been offered to have a presence at a few more high-volume Orland locales. The problem of course is staffing. We get a strong response from our members but having a few more of you with us would be welcome. The camaraderie is good. The people of Orland have always been generous and warm in their support of those of us who have worn the uniform. So, if you have some time contact Jr Vice Reger and volunteer your services. Join us as we "honor the dead and use the monies we collect to help the living".
The father and son team of Gene and Mike Wick have been on our duty roster for a long time. Sadly after a long illness Gene passed. Mike and his family generously donated some of his father's military memorabilia to our post, We put it in our case of honor in the Veterans Center. Since during a "senior moment" I misplaced my Legion cap Mike was gracious enough to donate one of his father's caps to me. Thank you Mike I will wear it with honor. God Bless and Take care.
Take care and as always God bless,
Dean Morrell, Senior Vice Commander