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FROM THE COMMANDER Well, another Legion Year is coming to an end. Elections are over and I am proud to be your Commander for another year. I want to congratulate and welcome all the new officers of the Legion, Auxiliary, S A L and Legion Riders. I look forward to working with the Auxiliary, SAL and Legion Riders for another great year and want to thank them for all the hard work they have done for our Legion. Please check this issue’s calendar and schedule of events for dates and times of Dept. Convention, Flag Day, Awards Night and 4th of July Parade. In June, July and August we will not have Legion meetings on the 4th Thursday of the month. I must bring it to the members attention again, that in order to continue all breakfasts, lunches, dinners and many special functions requiring food being served, we desperately need more volunteers. Please submit your name to any officer of the Post. Kitchen Chairman Keith is working his butt off being there for us way over & beyond the call of duty. We need new bids on the contracts for our janitorial and yard maintenance services. Please turn your bid in by September 1st, 2013 For God and Country Your Commander Eddie Weber

FROM THE 1st VICE COMMANDER The Early Bird Membership drive for 2014 starts soon. Please renew early so we can make sure your legion magazine and benefits are continued. You also will get that great Early Bird Dinner later in the year. Renewing on-line is so easy and cost effective. The Legion and local post spends a lot of funds sending out renewal letters each year. Help us use this money for our programs and sponsorships for youth and veterans. Remember the Legion is only as strong as its members. You are the heart and soul of our Post 163. Your continued support and help in recruiting and attending post functions is vital to us staying the largest and most productive force in Brevard County. Thanks again for a very successful 2013 season. For God, Country and our Members

Dave "Digger" O'Dell Membership Chairman

Brevard Veterans Golf League (Family fun league)

All Veterans and Family members welcome Palm Gardens Golf Course “Sundays 7:30”

FROM THE PRESIDENT The end of my term in office is coming to an end. I want to thank everyone who helped me this year; too many to name, you know who you are. This has been a very trying year with the health problems, but I made it. Please welcome the ladies who have stepped up to take office. I am sure they will be doing a good job as most have had experience with different offices; I want to welcome all of them. President Ann King- Smith 1st Vice Janice Vilgats 2nd Vice Cheryl (CC) Coutermash Treasurer Cheri Hartman Chaplain Lorraine Theroux Sgt.-at-Arms Geraldine Musante

E C Board Pauline Nees & Donna Jacobsen-Fulfs We still need more ladies to step up and take the offices that are not filled. I welcome our new members, Christine Warner, Kathleen Little &, Toni Santarelli and four transfers: Jerri Meyers, Theda Ann Peeples, Debbie Clark & Jacqueline McAdams. I hope everyone makes you all feel welcome. Hope you all stay healthy and I will see you at the meetings. For God and Country Pauline Nees President UPCOMING EVENTS SCHEDULE

6/6-9/13 DEPT. CONVENTION 9:00 AM @ RENAISSANCE ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD-6677 SEA HARBOR DRIVE · ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32821 6/14/13 FRIDAY - FLAG DAY CEREMONY- LEGION PARKING LOT- 10 AM 6/15/13 INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS – REGISTRATION - 9 AM, INSTALLATION - 10 AM 6/22/13 AWARDS NIGHT - “POT LUCK” BUFFET 6 PM 6/27/13 AUXILIARY THURSDAY NIGHT DINNER - BEEF TIPS & NOODLES - 5:30 - 8 PM 7/4/13 4TH OF JULY PARADE - DOWNTOWN - 10 AM   

Christmas in July Sponsored by your Post 163

Bartenders July 20th Party starts at 6 pm

Free Gifts, 50/50 Raffle & Prizes **Featuring** “Sherry’s Christmas Pie”

1:00 - till S.A.L.’S Turkey Dinner with all the fixin’s $7.50

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2 SAL MEETING 4PM BAR BINGO 6PM

3 LUNCH 11 - 1

FUN POOL LEAGUE 7PM ALL WELCOME BUCKETS OF BEER (6 Domestic Beer) $11.00 -- 6:00-CLOSE

4 LUNCH 11 - 1 FREE TEXAS HOLDEM 6-11 PM KITCHEN OPEN 5 to 8 PM

5 LUNCH

LEGION R Meeting WINGS & 6 - 9

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BAR BINGO 6PM

10 LUNCH 11 - 1 FUN POOL LEAGUE 7PM ALL WELCOME BUCKETS OF BEER (6 Domestic Beer) $11.00 -- 6:00-CLOSE

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FREE TEXAS HOLDEM 6-11 PM KITCHEN OPEN 5 to 8 PM

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BAR BINGO 6PM

17 LUNCH 11 - 1

FUN POOL LEAGUE 7PM ALL WELCOME BUCKETS OF BEER (6 Domestic Beer) $11.00 -- 6:00-CLOSE

18 LUNCH 11 - 1

FREE TEXAS HOLDEM 6-11 PM KITCHEN OPEN 5 to 8 PM

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24 LUNCH 11 - 1 FUN POOL LEAGUE 7PM ALL WELCOME BUCKETS OF BEER (6 Domestic Beer) $11.00 -- 6:00-CLOSE

25 LUNCH 11 - 1 FREE TEXAS HOLDEM 6-11 PM KITCHEN OPEN 5 to 8 PM

26 LUNCH

"WING & T $6.50 PER O 6 - 9 P

6/6-9/13 DEPT. CONVENTION 9:00 AM @ RENAISSANCE ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD-6677 SEA HARBOR DRIVE · ORLANDO, FLORIDA 326/14/13 FRIDAY - FLAG DAY CEREMONY- LEGION PARKING LOT- 10 AM 6/15/13 INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS - REGISTRATION 9 AM INSTALLAT6/22/13 AWARDS NIGHT - “POT LUCK” BUFFET - 6 PM 6/27/13 AUXILIARY THURSDAY NIGHT DINNER - BEEF TIPS & NOODLES - 5:307/4/13 4TH OF JULY PARADE - DOWNTOWN 10 AM

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Chapter One 10 AM

Chicks Cooking BREAKFAST 8-11AM

AUX STEAK SHOOT 1PM

MUSIC 7- 11 PM

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6 LUNCH 11-1

MARINE CORPS LEAGUE 7 PM

7 LUNCH 11 - 1 DINNER 6:00 - 8:00 PM MUSIC “NITEFIRE” 7:00 - 11:00 PM

8 BREAKFAST 8-11am LEGION MEAT SHOOT 1PM S.A.L. Kitchen Open 6-9pm KARAOKE 7 -11 PM “Tall Paul”

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13 LUNCH 11 - 1

LEGION MTG E.C 6:30pm GENERAL 7:30pm AUXILIARY E.C. 7:00pm GENERAL 7:30pm

14 LUNCH 11 - 1

DINNER 6:00 - 8:00 PM MUSIC “ROCKY” 7:00 - 11:00 PM

15 BREAKFAST 8-11am CHICKS COOKING AUX STEAK SHOOT 1PM INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

Registration 9am Installation 10am KARAOKE 7 - 11 PM “Tall Paul”

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20 LUNCH 11-1

21 LUNCH 11 - 1 DINNER 6:00 - 8:00 PM MUSIC “NITEFIRE” 7:00 - 11:00 PM

22 BREAKFAST 8-11am SAL MEAT SHOOT 1PM S.A.L. Kitchen Open 6-9pm

KARAOKE 7 -11 PM “Tall Paul”

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27 LUNCH 11 - 1 AUXILIARY DINNER Beef tips & Noodles 5:30 - 8:00 PM

28 LUNCH 11 - 1 DINNER 6:00 - 8:00 PM MUSIC “GUITAR DAN” 7:00 - 11:00 PM

29 BREAKFAST 8-11am ALR MEAT SHOOT1PM

KARAOKE 7 - 11 PM “Tall Paul”

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Peter J. Nachreiner JR, Gerald L. Knight

FROM THE S. A. L. COMMANDER June – Whew!! We made it through another election!!. Thanks to all of you for your vote of confidence. With all your help and new ideas for the future, I will try to take S.A.L. Squadron # 163 to new heights. S.A.L. Squadron # 163 line up for the year 2013 - 2014 is as follows:

Commander - Jerry Larson 1st vice comm. - Rob Fowler 2nd Vice Comm. - Dallas McManus Sgt. at Arms - John Latier Asst. Sgt at Arms - Richard Christesson Finance - Jerry Larson Adjutant - Rex Schad Chaplain - Rodger Holt Liaison - John Latier Historian – Open

Please don't forget to recruit new members. Our squadron needs new blood not just "Card Carriers" like Madam President Pauline has mentioned. I'll have more about that subject next month. I would like to thank all involved for your help with our “Annual Hog Roast, " John "Smoker" Latier, Richard, Rob, Rex, and our bartenders for their outrageous potato salad. We really could not have done it without you all. (Sorry no ya'll. I’m from N.Y.) Wouldn’t sound right from me. Don't forget to check this month’s calendar for upcoming events. See ya ‘round the post!

For God and Country Your S.A.L. Commander Jerry Larson FROM THE LEGION RIDER DIRECTOR It’s the end of another year and time for me to step down as Director. Congratulations to the new officers, I’m sure they will stay with the rich traditions we have established in our short but productive two years. Thank you to everyone who helped make our “Spring Thunder Run” a safe and fun success. The food was GREAT, the band was awesome and I hope everyone had fun. As everyone has said, we need volunteers to be successful so, come and help out, it’s fun and rewarding. Summer time, too hot for some riders, the best time for others, so be safe, have fun and help support all the Post activities. Still Riding and Serving Your Legion Rider Director Mike Torpey

IDENTIFICATION STATEMENT American Legion Post 163 Newsletter is published monthly as “Mathers Member Link” by the J.W. Mathers, Jr., American Legion Post 163, 1795 N. Harbor City Blvd, Mel-bourne, FL. 32935. The contents do not necessarily reflect the views or the opinions of the membership, the Post Officers, or the State or National parent organizations; nor does the mention of a product or organizations imply endorsement.

Houses - Mobile Homes Vinyl Siding Driveways - Sidewalks Pool Decks

Eddie Weber 321-751-9400

Come on out for Meat Shoot Every Saturday from 1-3pm. The steaks, chicken, pork and more are the best ever, we have

great raffles and food is served each week. Have fun, win prizes and support the Legion, S.A.L., Auxiliary and Legion Riders

functions. See the board for who’s calling & what’s being raffled!!!

BULLETIN BOOSTER (Date is Expiration)

BE A BOOSTER FOR ONLY $10.00 PER YEAR, YOU’LL HELP THE POST SAVE ON THE EVER GROWING COST OF PRINTING & POSTAGE. FORGIVE ANY OMISSIONS AND/OR ERRORS.

6/13 DONALD OVERLA IN MEMORY OF DORIS LOUIS GRODOUSKY 7/13 ROBERT & MARY GUY WAYNE O. SMITH L. PAUL MURRAY 8/13 DR. MARK HOFFMAN, DSR IN MEMORY OF STAISLAUS A. ANTOS 9/13 IN MEMORY OF ELSIE & BOB CHILCOTT SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION BUD MILLER IN MEMORY OF BETTY MILLER 10/13 ANTON MARTH EDDIE WEBER IN MEMEORY OF DEE WEBER 12/13 NINA & ROY MOORE IN MEMORY OF RON MOORE JOEL & PAT BLATT RALPH K. PERRY IN MEMORY OF CLAIRE E PERRY 1/14 FREN & MICHAEL MATTHEWS IN MEMORY OF CARMIE ED ANTOS IN MEMORY OF JIM McGEE CHARLES DURHAM 3/14 BARBARA & ROBERT TAYLOR 4/14 IN MEMEORY OF FRANK A. WARNER FRANK & ANN BROCKERMAN SR. RIP & NANCY COLLINS “KAY BIRD” & ROCK

You can view this Newsletter on line early, along with more

information on upcoming events at our site at http://legionpost163.com

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5/14 DICK & DORINDA LOWERY WILLIAM R EDWARDS 8/14 FRANCIS & SUSAN E. CIRCOSTA 9/14 DOROTHY KEYSER 10/14 JONI MANCUSO IN MEMORY OF JOHN “J.J.” MANCUSO 12/14 TOM PECHACEK IN MEMORY OF MARIE HILL 3/15 MIKE O’NEAL 8/15 SHELDON E. KELLEY 9/15 CHERI & JERRY HARTMAN 1/16 JEROME H. PORTER 4/16 JIM & SHASTA - THE GREENS 5/16 DIGGER O’DELL IN MEMORY OF RALPH & MARSHALL VEST 12/16 LOREN & ALMA VON RIESEN 3/17 IN LOVING MEMORY OF ANTHONY & CARRIE LA MARCA 5/18 BOBBY WENDRZYK IN MEMORY OF CHET WENDRZYK 12/21 LEGION RIDERS CHAPTER 163 1/23 STAR & JACK LUCIEN & PAT WEGNER IN MEMORY OF GEORGE & TERRY WEGNER