NOTICE:

Half of the proceeds from the golf tournament on December 10^th will go the “Veterans in Need Fund”.  The other half will go to the “Sewer Fund” in honor of Jim Kerens.  Each fund will receive nearly $900.00.

NOTICE:

You already know you can read your newsletter and more online at www.post152.com.  You can save the Post the cost of printing and mailing the newsletter if don’t need it in paper form.  Just email me at service152@tampabay.rr.com or leave a note with the bartender with your name and address to let us know you no longer want to receive the newsletter.

NOTICE: Increase in Prices and New Lounge Hours

There will be an increase in prices in the lounge and the hours of operation will change effective December 1st.  The lounge will open at 11:00 AM every day except Saturday.  The lounge will continue to open at 10:00 AM on Saturday.  Closing times remain unchanged.  The new hours are: 

Mon-Thurs 11:00AM-11:00PM

Fri 11:00AM-1:30AM

Sat 10:00AM-1:30AM

Sun 11:00AM-10:00PM

February 10 - Prime Rib Dinner

If you enjoyed the Prime Rib dinner on Veteran's Day, you like this as well. Again, we'll serve Prime Rib, baked potatoes and a veggie.  Pre-sales tickets will cost $12.00.  The last day to purchase pre-sales tickets is February 3rd .  Customers with pre-sales tickets will be served from 6 - 7 PM. Walk-ins will be charged $15.00 and will be served from 7:00 - 7:30 or until sold out whichever comes first. See any Legion Officer or bartender for tickets.  Proceeds go to the Sewer Fund.

February 10 -  Blind Auction

After the Prime Rib Dinner, there will be a blind auction.  Please bring a wrapped gift.  It could be expensive or not so expensive.  Each item will then be auctioned off and sold to the highest bidder starting at 8:00PM.  Proceeds will go to the Sewer Fund.

February 25 - Margaret and Fred Holtz Wedding Anniversary Celebration

March 6 - Bingo at the VA

More info to follow or see Erin Pritchard.

March 17 - St Patrick Day

George and Jeannie will cook their annual Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner.  Dinner will be served from 6:00 - 7:00 PM and costs $10.00.  Wear something green.

March 23 and 24 - Rummage Sale

The Auxiliary will have Rummage Sale on Friday March 23rd and 24th.  Please bring all donated items to be sold on March 22th.  Contact Jeanne Kerens for further information.

April 1 - A Day at the Horse Races

A $20.00 ticket includes admission to Tampa Bay Downs, a Buffet Lunch from 1:00 - 2:00 PM, a reserved seat, and a program.  Feature race sponsored by Post 152.  Cut-off for tickets is March 1st.  Contact Patrick Maguire for tickets (813) 888 6613.

May 19 - Golf Tournament

Golf Tournament Proceeds go to Boy's State. See Bob Lair for details.

May 5 - Officer Elections

Now accepting nominations for 2012/2013 Post Officers.  Nominations will be accepted between now and the general membership meeting on April 19, 2012.  If you are interested in holding one of the offices listed below, please see one of the nominating committee members, Troy Pazos, Patrick Maguire or Cliff Zimmerer.    

Elected Officers:

Commander

1st Vice Commander
2nd Vice Commander

Finance Officer

Chaplain

Historian
Sgt. at Arms

2 Executive Committee Members

Appointed Officers:

Adjutant

Judge Advocate
Service Officer

May 27 - Memorial Day Celebration

Post 152 will observe Memorial Day on Sunday May 27.  We'll have a Classic Car show from 12:00 - 3:30, burgers, hotdogs.  The Post will be open to the public.

Notice:

There are a number of businesses offering a military discounts but you have to ask for it.  Click here to see a list of businesses that offer a military discount.  Please let me know if you find a business on this list that does not give you a discount by emailing me. 

Notice:

Post 152 has become the sponsor or the Tampa Bay Thunder Drum and Bugle Corp. Check out this fine organization here. http://tampabaythunder.org/home.html