Voiture 251 Chef de Gare's monthly message to the Members
of the Forty and Eight Voiture 251 in Gulfport Mississippi.

Voiture 251 Chef de Gare's Message
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July 2008

Voiture 251 Chef de Gare's Message
by Al Fellows, Chef de Gare

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     Chef de Gare's Message: Fellow 40&8, 8&40, Legion, Auxiliary, and S.A.L. Members. Due to the destruction of Post 119's building in Gulfport, we are sharing the building of the Gulfport Elk's Lodge. It is located at 12010 Klein Road off of Three Rivers Road in Gulfport.

A Detailed Map to Post 119 and Elks Lodge 978 Gulfport, Mississippi
     See our Contact Page for more information. The Lounge may be used by any 40&8, Legion, Auxiliary, S.A.L., or Elk Member and their guests. The Bartenders may ask to see your Membership Card until they know who the Members are. The Lounge will be closed during our General Membership Meetings, which will be held on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7pm. The Lounge will reopen following our meeting. Also, the Lounge will be closed during the Elks Lodge meetings, which are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7pm. The Lounge will reopen following the Elk's meetings.
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   SEPTEMBER 11th 2001 - "911"
Remember in your Prayers all those
who died, and continue to suffer from
the tragic events of that terrible day.
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40 et 8 News
by Sam Kirsch, Correspondant

     As of this time, there has been no monthly message received from Sam Kirsch, Correspondant. When his monthly message has been received, it will be published here.

8 et 40 News
by Gratia Dresback, President

          As of this time, there has been no monthly message received from Gratia Dresback, President. When her monthly message has been received, it will be published here.

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     Volunteers: We need volunteers for Red Beans & Rice, with Coleslaw & Bread, which is served before all our General Membership Meetings every month. We are also in need of volunteers to help with clean-up in the kitchen any time food has been cooked and served. If you can help, please call Bill Lindsey at 392-2142. Also, you can call our Office Manager, Paula Wright at 831-5647 if you can help by volunteering.
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     Post & Unit Executive Board Meeting: The Post & Unit Executive Board Meeting will be held at 7:30pm on the 1st Monday each month.
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     Monthly Meeting: All Members are encouraged to attend our monthly meetings which fall on the 2nd Monday of each month. I hope to see everyone at our next General Membership Meeting on July 14th at 7:30pm. We will be serving "Red Beans & Rice" before the meeting at 5:30pm until 7pm. So, come on out and enjoy the good food before the meeting, and fully participate in the General Meeting which follows.
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     Legion Riders and S.A.L. Meetings: On July 14th, Legion Riders meeting will be at 6:30pm and the Sons of the American Legion meeting will be at 7pm.
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     8&40 Meeting: On July 24th, at 6pm in Bay Saint Louis.
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     40&8 Meeting: On July 28th, at 7pm in Gulfport.
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     Email Addresses: We are asking that any Post member, who has an Email Address, please sent it to us at our Email Address which is americanlegio500@bellsouth.net and please include your telephone number in the email. If you don't have an email address, call us at 228-831-5647 and let us know your name and home telephone number or Cell Phone number. By doing this either by Email or Phone, we will be able to get announcements to you throughout every month if necessary.
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     Calendar of Events: I hope all our Post Members will look at the Calendar of Events in our monthly Newsletter which you receive every month in the mail. Much of our Calendar includes both the Post events and the Elks events. The Elks are working very hard with us to make both organizations as successful as they can possibly be.
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    Legion Bingo: Every Wednesday and Friday at 7:30pm. The same schedule is followed every Wednesday and Friday. Our Bingo just keeps getting bigger and better!!! The parking lot and Bingo Hall are always crowded. Thanks to all who have come forward "For The Good Of The Legion" to work our Bingo Games. As you know, it's still the #1 Fund Raiser for our Post, so support our Bingo in every way possible.
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    Elks Bingo: Every Wednesday, and Friday beginning at 10:30am. The same schedule is followed every Wednesday, and Friday.
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    Game Days: July 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th, from Noon until closing, we will be having Giant Screen Television of all the various Sports games as they are played live. Stop by, enjoy the games, and enjoy the good times and friendship of your fellow Legionnaires.
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    Jazz Music: On Sunday, July 6th, the Jazz Society will entertain from 3pm until 6pm. All Members are invited. Throw on your Jazz Duds and Shoes for a "Wild & Crazy" 3 hours of Music and Dancing!!!
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    Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo: On Friday July 4th, Saturday July 5th, and Sunday July 6th. Attend this Rodeo and see all the fish that were caught. Awards made July 6th.
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    Ballroom Dancing: On Sundays, but there will be no Ballroom Dancing this month.
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    Red Beans & Rice: At 6pm on Mondays, July 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th, there will be Red Beans & Rice "Chefs' Choice" served in the Lounge until they are all gone.
A minimum donation of $3 is expected for each serving.
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    Pot Luck: At 6pm on Tuesdays July 3rd, 8th, 10th, 17th, 22nd, 24th and 31st at 6pm, there will be Pot Luck dinners served in the Lounge until they are all gone. A minimum donation of $3 is expected gor this excellent meal.

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    Installation of Officers: On July 26th at 6pm, the annual Post & Unit installation of Officers and Awards Night will take place in the Hall. A special $5 Dinner will follow.

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    Sunday Dance: On July 27th, from 3pm until 6pm, there will be a "Parents Day" Sunday Dance in the Hall.

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    Karaoke: Big Tom's Karaoke in the Lounge on July 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st at 7pm in the Lounge.
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    Thanks: I would like to thank every Member of our Post, Auxiliary, S.A.L., 40&8 and 8&40 who have helped with all our Activities and Events. Without your dedication, we would not have been able to complete all we have accomplished over the past months.
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    Hearts and Prayers: What more can be said except to say...our Hearts and Prayers go out to everyone on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and elsewhere who lost their homes, and possessions. Especially to those who not only their homes and possessions, but may also have their lives due to Hurricane Katrina. God Bless each and everyone of you.
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If you have any questions about our Voiture, just ask and you will receive.
Pray for our Troops, Be Safe, and God Bless.
Aurevoir (Goodbye)!!!
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Always Remember 40&8ers,
"Together we can make a Difference.
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On The National Level
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Bernard A. Sampson
Chef de Chemin de Fer
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     Bernie was born in Woodville, New York on March 29th, 1947. He graduated from Belleville High School in 1966 and joined the Marine Corps. He was stationed in Viet Nam where he earned the Purple Heart, Vietnam Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Rifle Expert Medal.
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     Bernie is a Charter Member of Jefferson County Voiture 534, joining at it’s reorganization in 1990. As a 40/8 member, Bernie has held all Locale, District and Grande Offices as well as several Nationale Offices.
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     Bernie is retired from the Marine Corps. He lives in his hometown of Woodville, New York with his wife, Terry. They have three grown children and four grandchildren. Bernie has been an Active Member of the Veteran Organizations and a lifetime supporter of the Sporting Groups in his Community. He has been active in Little League, Pop Warner, the Bowling Association, Men’s Softball and the Tavern Pool League. He is a Paid up for Life member of the American Legion, the VFW, the DAV, and the Marine Corps League. In his “spare time”, Bernie is an avid golfer.
Bernard A. Sampson, Chef de Chemin de Fer

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Send E-Mail Get Well Wishes to
Wounded Service Men and Women
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     The American public can now go online to send get well wishes to wounded Service Members, thanks to a partnership among the Military, Operation Dear Abby, and CaringBridge, and the Fisher House Foundation.
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Operation Dear Abby
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     Military mail has slowed oversees, and "any Service Member" letters are no longer accepted by the United States Postal service. However, Dear Abby, along with the Department of Defense, has continued the mission of communicating with Military Personnel by setting up a web site to write to the Service Members stationed oversees. This is just one more small way to help the Morale of our Troops overseas.
Click Here to Send a Message This is a Secure Site, select "Yes" if necessary.
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United Service Organizations USO
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     The USO is a private Charity Organization that relies on the generosity of the Public for the Support of their Activities. They provide Morale, Welfare, and Recreational Services to United States Military Personnel and their Families worldwide.
     American Legion Auxiliary Units are encouraged to contact their local USO, as they might need donations of supplies. Also, Auxiliary Members can Volunteer by working in the Canteen or manning the USO Site in your area.

     You can find the nearest USO by going online to  http://www.uso.org  then clicking on the Locations Directory. Monetary donations can be made to your local USO or to the USO World Headquarters by calling 1-800-876-7469. These contributions are used to purchase personal need items for the Servicemen and Women visiting the USO or furnishing the local USO facility.
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CaringBridge
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     CaringBridge is a Nonprofit Service that allows Families to stay in touch through Internet Online Journals when a loved one is hospitalized. Fisher House Foundation, best known for building and supporting a network of "Comfort Homes" on the grounds of all major Military Medical Centers and several VA Medical Centers, had previously arranged for access to CaringBridge at all Fisher Houses and at any Military Health Care facility.
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Fisher House Foundation
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     The Fisher House program is a unique private-public partnership that supports America's Military in their time of need. The program recognizes the Special Sacrifices of our Men and Women in uniform and the hardships of Military Service by meeting a Humanitarian Need beyond that normally provided by the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
     You can find Fisher Houses in individual States by going to the Fisher House Foundation on the Internet, and from Select a Location choose a State and click-on Go. The locations in that particular State with their mailing addresses, phone numbers, fax numbers, and email addresses are provided. Send an Email to the Military or Veteran person that you wish to know about through the Fisher House location information.
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      This information was provided in a press release from the Fisher House Foundation.
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