VL-456 Newsletter

November 2005

From the Desk of L’Editor

Chef’s Words

The times, they are troubling. We are all fearful for our troops still in combat or in the combat zone. They face dangers that we never had to face before. It does not sound like combat there most of the time; it sounds like our troops are fighting street gangs and murderers rather than enemy troops. Keep them in your prayers.

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Harold R. Ale (JR) into our midst. Welcome JR and join us at our promenade on the 3^rd Thursday of each month.

We have sold all our tickets for the Nurses Training. Voyageur Tatro has Children and Youth pins. They are only two dollars each. See him and get your pin. The Correspondant has Box Car pins and they are also only two dollars. See Gail, the Commissaire Intendente for tickets for the Ham raffle.

Our next promenade is on Thursday, November 17^th at 8:00 PM at Post 238 in Hughesville.

I would like to take this time and wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

To all members who are not feeling well, you are in our prayers and we hope to see you soon.

Ed Miller

Chef de Gare

MEMBERSHIP

The Membership drive so far this year is doing well. We still have a number of members who have yet to renew their membership and remit their dues for 2006. Please send your dues ($15 for membership, an additional $5 if you wish to be a member of the Mid-Atlantic Association, Box Car, and Carvelle Star), to Warren Dearstine, 26252 S. Sandgates Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659. We are looking forward to making 100% plus going over the top this year.

FLAGS FOR 1^ST GRADERS

Once again this year, VL 456 is joining with American Legion Post 221, in Avenue, Maryland, to visit local schools in St. Mary’s County to help educate 1^st grade students on the American Flag. Flags, plus other items, will be handed out to 1^st graders in four elementary schools. We would like to extend this program to Charles and Calvert Counties. It is a very worthwhile program and educational for the students. We are planning to meet at Post 221 at 7:30 AM on November 10, then visit the schools. All are welcome to join us as we visit the schools.

UPCOMING EVENTS

VL 456 Promenade November 17, 2005 8:00 PM Post 238, Hughesville

Flags for 1^st Graders November 10, 2005 7:30 AM St. Mary’s Cty Schools

Note: VL 456 donated to the American Legion National Emergency Fund. The Department of Maryland presented checks in excess of $80,000 to the National Commander on October 4, 2005. In addition, there were donations sent direct to Legion posts in Louisiana that brought the total to over $90,000. Donations are still coming in and will be presented to the NEF. Voyageurs and Legionnaires are to be commended for their outstanding compassion and generosity.

DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR

September 15, 2005 VL 456 Promenade Post 238, Hughesville 8:00 P.M.

Any Voyageur desiring to place post information concerning upcoming events, please contact L’Editor with date, time, place, and event for inclusion in this newsletter. For instance, Post 238 is planning a benefit event; featuring 3 live bands, for the National Emergency Fund, in the near future. If your post has an event, please provide it to us. We are tri-county veterans' organization with membership coming from American Legion’s 15 posts in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties.


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		La Societe des Quarante Hommes et Huit Chevaux Voiture Locale 456 Tri-County November 2005 From the Desk of L’Editor Chef’s Words The times, they are troubling. We are all fearful for our troops still in combat or in the combat zone. They face dangers that we never had to face before. It does not sound like combat there most of the time; it sounds like our troops are fighting street gangs and murderers rather than enemy troops. Keep them in your prayers. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Harold R. Ale (JR) into our midst. Welcome JR and join us at our promenade on the 3^rd Thursday of each month. We have sold all our tickets for the Nurses Training. Voyageur Tatro has Children and Youth pins. They are only two dollars each. See him and get your pin. The Correspondant has Box Car pins and they are also only two dollars. See Gail, the Commissaire Intendente for tickets for the Ham raffle. Our next promenade is on Thursday, November 17^th at 8:00 PM at Post 238 in Hughesville. I would like to take this time and wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. To all members who are not feeling well, you are in our prayers and we hope to see you soon. Ed Miller Chef de Gare MEMBERSHIP The Membership drive so far this year is doing well. We still have a number of members who have yet to renew their membership and remit their dues for 2006. Please send your dues ($15 for membership, an additional $5 if you wish to be a member of the Mid-Atlantic Association, Box Car, and Carvelle Star), to Warren Dearstine, 26252 S. Sandgates Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659. We are looking forward to making 100% plus going over the top this year. FLAGS FOR 1^ST GRADERS Once again this year, VL 456 is joining with American Legion Post 221, in Avenue, Maryland, to visit local schools in St. Mary’s County to help educate 1^st grade students on the American Flag. Flags, plus other items, will be handed out to 1^st graders in four elementary schools. We would like to extend this program to Charles and Calvert Counties. It is a very worthwhile program and educational for the students. We are planning to meet at Post 221 at 7:30 AM on November 10, then visit the schools. All are welcome to join us as we visit the schools. UPCOMING EVENTS VL 456 Promenade November 17, 2005 8:00 PM Post 238, Hughesville Flags for 1^st Graders November 10, 2005 7:30 AM St. Mary’s Cty Schools Note: VL 456 donated to the American Legion National Emergency Fund. The Department of Maryland presented checks in excess of $80,000 to the National Commander on October 4, 2005. In addition, there were donations sent direct to Legion posts in Louisiana that brought the total to over $90,000. Donations are still coming in and will be presented to the NEF. Voyageurs and Legionnaires are to be commended for their outstanding compassion and generosity.



		September 2005 From the desk of L’Editor The Grande Promenade was conducted, 8/5-7/05, at American Legion Post 135 in Perryville, Maryland. Bill Adcock from VL 1199 was elected as Grand Chef de Gare, 2005-2006. The Awards Banquet and installation was 8/6. VL 456 nominees for Law Officer of the Year, Trooper Edelen, MSP La Plata Barrack, and Hero of the Year, Deputy Milam, Calvert County Sheriff’s Office, were honored. Additionally, our own Locale Correspondant, Warren Dearstine, was honored as Voyageur of the Year. All three recipients deserved the honors paid them and VL 456 is honored to have nominated these most deserving men. This past year was unprecedented in our Law Officer program. We had 3 MSP and 3 Sheriff’s Offices respond. Our Chef de Gare, Ed Miller, visited each police jurisdiction and personally thanked them for participating, plus he presented certificates to each nominee to recognize their contributions to public safety. If you have not paid your 2006 dues, please send your dues, $15 annual, or $20 to include Box Car, Carvelle Star, and Mid-Atlantic, check made out to VL 456, to Warren Dearstine, 26252 S. Sandgates Rd., Mechanicsville, MD 20659. Keep your membership continuous and help your Voiture make its membership goal this year. Enclosed in this mailing, you will find two books of Benefit Raffle tickets. The tickets are for a boneless Southern Maryland stuffed ham that weighs between 20 & 30 lbs. Stuffed ham is unique to Southern Maryland and makes for delicious eating. The tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5. The proceeds from this benefit will go towards 40 & 8 programs, such as the $100 VL 456 recently donated to the American Legion National Emergency Fund to help Legionnaires and Posts in hurricane ravaged Louisiana. This past year, we tried a bull & oyster roast, but it was not as successful as we had hoped it would be. This year we are returning to the ham raffle. Please consider donating or selling these benefit tickets for the stuffed ham. Send a check, made out to VL 456, to Gail Murdock, 39075 Cedarwood Ct., Mechanicsville, MD 20659. The drawing will take place during the regular promenade on Dec. 15, 2005, and the ham will be delivered to the winner’s house prior to Christmas. As noted, all proceeds go towards 40 & 8 programs. This is our only general fundraiser for the year and your support is requested. DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR September 15, 2005 VL 456 Promenade Post 238, Hughesville 8:00 P.M. Any Voyageur desiring to place post information concerning upcoming events, please contact L’Editor with date, time, place, and event for inclusion in this newsletter. For instance, Post 238 is planning a benefit event; featuring 3 live bands, for the National Emergency Fund, in the near future. If your post has an event, please provide it to us. We are tri-county veterans' organization with membership coming from American Legion’s 15 posts in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties.