Guy C. Parlett Post 7 Department of Maryland
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A Message from the Commander:
Commander’s Corner, June, 2022
I want to congratulate the in-coming Commander, Wil Wagner.
I’m sure he will do his utmost best to keep Post 7
running in tiptop shape. I also want to congratulate the in-
coming officers. Some are new faces and some are continuing
to perform their highly successful functions keeping the Post
afloat. The results of the election are below.
I want to thank all the staff, officers and membership that
assisted me in being somewhat successful this past year. Your
support and professionalism was essential in maintaining and
improving the functions of supporting the veteran community.
I also want to remind all that Flag Day is Tuesday, June 14th . The
Post will conduct a Flag Day Ceremony at approximately 5pm
followed by the burning of decommissioned flags. Mission
BBQue will be on hand providing exceptional food afterwards.
The good news is the Post will be getting a new/refurbished larger pool
table. Lenny Milliken (2nd Vice) led a team of pool hustlers in a number
of very successful fund raising events to garner enough money to
completely renew a pool table being donated to the Post by Cynthia
Campise. Thank you Cynthia and Lenny!
POST 7 2022 BASEBALL:
This season Post 7 is sponsoring 2 Junior baseball teams (ages
13-15) in order to develop players for the Senior team next
year. One team, the Future Admirals, was sponsored last year
and has several new talents “hitting the cover off of the ball.”
Our second team, the “Zags” from the Key School, just won
their divisional championship. Several of the players will be
eligible for American Legion college scholarships in the coming
years. Both teams play in tournaments this summer. One is in
Cumberland, Maryland against the best teams in the state. On
July 17, the teams will play each other in an exhibition game in
the Bowie Bosox minor league stadium. Schedules for both
teams are posted in the lounge of your post.
Post 7 Officer Election Results
As of 6/7/2022...
Post Commander: Wil Wagoner
Post Finance Officer: Larry Morrison
Sergeant-At-Arms: Frank Huebner
Post Adjutant: Ben Miles
Post 1st Vice Commander: Jason O’Neil
Post 2nd Vice Commander: Open
Post 3rd Vice Commander: Open
Post Chaplain: Tom McAndrews
Post Service Officer: Susan Flanagan
Post Judge Advocate: Elizabeth Durant
Post Historian: Open
Executive Committee Appointees:
1st: John Ogle
2nd: Bill Branham
Commander’s Corner, April-May, 2022
First and foremost, I want to thank all who assisted in the annual Post 7 Cleanup Day on Saturday April 9th. With the generous help of the S.A.L., Ladies Auxiliary, Jimmy, Kelly and Jason Veilleux’s crew (from Trusted Solutions), we were able to accomplish the following:
- Hall/Space clean-out
- Grove cleanup
- Deck power washing
- Kitchen power washing
- Bar cleaning
- Sidewalk power washing
- Mulching in front flower beds
- Trailer Storage bin organized
- Legion Auxiliary Office organized
- Haul away old stuff (items, not people)
I’m going to continue to stress meeting attendance: American Legion Post 7 general membership meetings are held first (1st) Tuesday of every month at the post starting at 7:30pm. These meetings are open to all current/card holding Post 7 American Legion members. Attendance is critical to the passing of important initiatives, upcoming events and acceptance of new members. A quorum of 11 voting members is required to pass initiatives and conduct the Post’s business. The basis for the quorum number stems from the percentage of total legionnaire Post membership which is established at the department level. Please plan to attend the meeting and become an active participant in your Post.
Membership: Our drive to recruit new members, and renew current ones, continues. The Post rises or falls based on our members. Dues are still just $40 a year, most of which goes to fund Maryland State and National Legion activities. We are currently about 5% down in members compared to this time last year. Please help us maintain our strong membership base by urging your veteran friends to join the American Legion Post 7, or to renew their dues for 2022 if they haven’t done so already.
Post 7 Officer and Southern Maryland District 5 Officer elections are quickly approaching. At the next General Membership meeting (Tuesday May 3rd) we will be conducting the nomination of Post 7 Officers as prescribed in the Post Constitution and By-Laws with elections occurring at June 7th General Membership meeting:
- Post Commander
- 1st Vice Commander
- 2nd Vice Commander
- 3rd Vice Commander
- Adjutant
- Finance Officer
- Judge Advocate
- Sergeant-At-Arms
- Chaplain
- Service Officer
Attendance by all Post 7 AL members in good standing is highly encouraged!
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Claims Processing Assistance - Post 7 in coordination with the DAV is offering assistance to disabled veterans in processing their claims on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 0900 to 1300, by appointment. The services are conducted by Certified Chapter Service Officers at the American Legion Post 7, located 1905 Crownsville Rd, Annapolis, MD. You can direct your questions to the Post 7 Service Officer, Ms. Susan Flanagan at (410) 507-3074 (via text message). A sign-up sheet will be located at the bar.
Vietnam Vets Group - I want to remind all that the Vietnam veterans support group meets regularly on Tuesday mornings at 9:30am in the Post hall. This group of distinguished veterans from all services are there to assist and support each other to get through trying and difficult memories. They have been meeting for approximately fourteen years and are sponsored by the VA. The group will accept new members with the only stipulation being, the member must be a Vietnam era veteran and bring donuts!
Upcoming events:
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Southern Maryland Regional Meeting is May 1st at Post 175, Severna Park, MD.
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Southern Maryland Region’s Annual Shrimp and Bull Roast , April 23rd (2-6pm) at Post 175 @ 832 Manhattan Beach Road, Severna Park, MD. For ticket info call: 443-413-9289. Ticket cost is $40.00per/person and includes: Steamed Shrimp, Roast Beef, Chicken, Potatoes, Beer and Sodas (food will be served 3-5pm)
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Post 7 S.A.L. is sponsoring a Shrimp Feast Saturday May 21st (4pm-7pm). Tickets are $35.00 per/person and can be purchased at the bar or any S.A.L. officer. Ticket price includes: Steamed Shrimp, Chicken, Hot Dogs, Potato Salad, Draft Beer and Sodas.
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Annual Dept. of Maryland American Legion Convention is scheduled for July 12, 13, 14, 15, 2022, at the Convention Hall, Ocean City, MD. The Presiding Officer, William L. Trotter, Department Commander.
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The S.A.L. wants to remind all that there are Armed Forces Decals available from the bar staff for a small donation.
Special Note:
Partner’s In Care (PIC) of Anne Arundel County is a non-profit local organization helping older adults remain independent and in their own homes. PIC has expanded their model of helping neighbors to include the veteran’s community (Veterans Helping Veterans). In a presentation they recently gave at the Post 7 home, they described several initiatives to provide support and assistance to Active Duty, Veterans and their families including such services as: transportation, handyman services-repairs, home visits, phone calls, social networking and education. All at no cost to the veteran.
They are needing volunteers who are willing to help in providing these services. Contact: PIC at 410-544-4800, PARTNERSINCARE.ORG or contact the Post for further information.
Finally, please remember that American Legion Post 7, Guy C. Parlett is maintained by a majority of volunteer individuals. It is not just a bar or a restaurant. Post 7 is a place of respect for the individuals that served and the country they served. So, remember that as you come through the Post doors. Please keep the Post and grounds clean by policing up after yourself.
Commander’s Corner, March, 2022
A critical issue is meeting attendance: American Legion Post 7 general membership meetings are held first (1st) Tuesday of every month at the post starting at 7:30pm. These meetings are open to all current/card holding Post 7 American Legion members. Attendance is critical to the passing of important initiatives, upcoming events and acceptance of new members. A quorum of 11 voting members is required to pass initiatives and conduct the Post’s business. The basis for the quorum number stems from the percentage of total legionnaire Post membership which is established at the department level. Please plan to attend the meeting and become an active participant in your Post.
Post 7 Officer and District Officer elections are quickly approaching. At the General Membership meeting (Tuesday April 5th) we will discuss the process of nominations and election as prescribed in the Post Constitution and By-Laws:
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Post Commander
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Vice Commander
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2nd Vice Commander
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3rd Vice Commander
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Adjutant
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Finance Officer
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Judge Advocate
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Chaplain
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Sergeant-At-Arms
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Executive Committee
Attendance by all Post 7 American Legion members is highly encouraged!
Membership - Another “Hot Topic” that must be continually addressed is membership and dues. Post 7 membership was at 83% of goal as of mid-February. Though very good, we are still lagging behind a majority of other Posts within District 5. District 5 is currently in 7th position within the state. So to survive and thrive as a meaningful Post to the community, it is very important that everybody renews their membership. Also, reach out to service members and veterans and let them know we exist.
Post Access - The Post replaced the front door access card reader. The old “Blue” cards have expired and will no longer work in the card reader, however, new (Yellow) access cards are available for purchase from bar and office staff for $2.00 each. To purchase a card you must be an active/paid up member of Post 7 (American Legion, S.A.L. or Ladies Auxiliary).
In addition, the Post staff will continue to conduct 100% check on membership ID cards. All members entering the Post will be required to provide an up-to-date membership card or be willing to renew their membership on the spot.
Annual Dues:
American Legion: $40.00
Sons of American Legion: $30.00
Dual Membership: $15.00
Ladies Auxiliary: $30.00
Boys State: Application cutoff date is May 1, 2022. The state currently has 36 applications this year compared to 90 in pre-pandemic years. Post 7 is honored to sponsor Mr. Aiden Gilroy, a highly motivated junior at Severn High School. Aiden maintains a 4.39 GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society (2021, 2022) and Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society (2021, 2022). We wish him “Good Luck” in his future endeavors.
Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Claims Processing Assistance - Post 7 in coordination with the DAV is offering assistance to disabled veterans in processing their claims on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 0900 to 1300, by appointment. The services are conducted by Certified Chapter Service Officers at the American Legion Post 7, located 1905 Crownsville Rd, Annapolis, MD. You can direct your questions to the Post 7 Service Officer, Ms. Susan Flanagan at (410) 507-3074 (via text message). A sign-up sheet will be located at the bar.
Vietnam Vets Group - I want to remind all that the Vietnam veterans support group meets regularly on Tuesday mornings at 9:30am in the Post hall. This group of distinguished veterans from all services are there to assist and support each other to get through trying and difficult memories. They have been meeting for approximately fourteen years and are sponsored by the VA. The group will accept new members with the only stipulation being, the member must be a Vietnam veteran and bring donuts.
Upcoming events:
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St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th (1pm to 7pm) - The Post will be celebrating everything Irish. So, plan on being at the Post for tons of Irish fun and frivolity. There will be special Irish food, drinks, music and plenty of blarney. Dinner cost is $15.00 per/person (alcohol drinks not included).
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Music and Dinner – Join us March 26th for dinner and dancing. Music to be performed by Sharon Dukes & The All Star Band (Country/Classic Rock and Blues). The menu is a choice of steak or ribs. Dinner served from 5:30pm to 7pm, music from 7pm-11pm. Cost is $20.00 per/person (alcohol drinks not included). Reservations are required.
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Spring Clean-up, Field Day or what the Air Force calls “Maid Service”, it’s “All Hands on Deck” to get the Post looking pretty. We need grounds clean-up, tool shed and conex trailer organized, paint the horseshoe stands, stain the deck, clean out the storage rooms and power wash everything. I’ll put up a sign-up sheet for volunteers. Date is tentative for Saturday, 9 April weather permitting.
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Post 7 has been selected as a Polling Place for the June 28, 2022 Gubernatorial Primary Election and Gubernatorial General Election on 8 November, 2022. The hall will be closed, however the bar will still be open for business.
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Southern Maryland Region (SMR) Oyster Bowl is April 9th, hosted by Harry White Wilmer Post 82 in La Plata, MD. Located 6630 Crain Highway, PO Box 441, La Plata, Maryland 2064