COMMANDER’S MESSAGE

 Sometimes, it feels good to remember. Here's a short quote from the active duty creed when we were sworn in, "I (your name) will support and defend the constitution of the United States of America." Now, those days are gone and turned into good stories and memories. Be proud, you completed your enlistment and was discharged as "Honorable" soldiers, sailors or airmen. This month of events begins with the Post membership dinner on Sunday, November 9, 2008 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., this dinner free to all (Post. Unit and Squadron) members who have an early bird stamped on their membership card for 2009.  For everyone else and their guests there will be a $5.00 donation requested. Then on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 is the Veterans Day parade, it will step off at 10:30 a.m. in front of the V.F.W. Post 168 on Deer Street, turning south onto Middle Street, turning west onto Islington Street and finishing at Goodwin Park. Come and join us to either march in the parade or perhaps stand in front of the Post in support as the parade marches by or consider attending the ceremony at Goodwin Park. "Let us not let them be forgotten." I have flags here at the Post for those who request them. Later in the month, the Post will be serving our traditional Thanksgiving dinner, no one will be turned away who comes through our doors for this celebration of times. This dinner will be served on Thursday, November 27, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We at the Post pride ourselves as being one of the cornerstones of the Community. Please consider volunteering to help with the membership dinner or for any of the upcoming events within the Post. I am always looking for new ideas for fund raising throughout the year. If you have any good motivators to help raise money to keep our numerous programs operating, please contact me at (603) 436-7575 or E-mailing at cmdr_post6@comcast.net. All of your inputs are welcomed.  I presented amendments to the Post floor to change the Post By-laws on August 21, 2008.  The amendments are under Article VI, Section 3, Meetings, under Article X, Section 2 Duties of Officers and currently there is no Leave and Earnings description for annual/sick leave for those employed under the Post, i.e. Janitors. I feel an outline is in order. These amendments will be voted on at the Thursday, November 20, 2008 meeting.  Please try and attend this meeting - a two-thirds vote of those members present will prevail.

I have been receiving mail from our membership about their renewal status that has already been sent in and received their 2009 membership card. The only report I have for you is that these forms are automatically generated and mailed quarterly without fail from National Headquarters. If you currently hold a 2009 membership card, disregard any further renewal notices for the year and in the future when you renew your current year's membership, again disregard any following notices for that year until this issue is resolved. National Headquarters apologies for any misunderstandings to the membership but their goal is to keep you and all members in continued service with the American Legion. Please continue to read the entire newsletter, we as officers of the Post, Unit, Grille Steward and Squadron put as much information as possible into the newsletter and work hard to keep you informed of upcoming events within the Post, as always these events would not be made possible without volunteer's.

A WWII solder told me "Never get into a foxhole with a solder braver then you." Until next month,

 Frank Desper, Post Commander

 ADJUTANT’S MESSAGE

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 George McCall, Post Adjutant

SERVICE OFFICER’S MESSAGE

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 Merton Mobbs, Post Service Officer

 POST 6 COLOR GUARD MESSAGE

 Our next Fish Fry will be Friday, November 7, 2008.  Thank You for your loyalty and please continue to support us,

 Your 3 Time National Post 6 Color Guard

SENIOR VICE COMMANDER’S MESSAGE

For those members who have an “Early Bird” stamp on their membership card, the Post is hosting its Membership Dinner on Sunday, November 9, 2008 from 4 – 6 p.m. and it’s free only if you have an early bird stamp on your membership card and are a member of Post 6.  If you do not have an “Early Bird” stamp on your membership card by dinner date, the dinner will cost you $5.00 per plate.  The menu will be one of two entrées:  Pork Loin with Gravy or Baked Stuffed Haddock with the fixings.

Jim Minot, Sr. Vice Commander

 JUNIOR VICE COMMANDER’S MESSAGE

We have a number of functions on the horizon for the Post.  Veterans Day we have the ceremony at Wal-Mart at 9:00 a.m. and then the Parade at 10:30 a.m. from the V.F.W. to Goodwin Park. We would like to see a good turnout of all members of the Legion, Auxiliary and S.A.L. that day. Please attempt to be there. The meal will be at the V.F.W. following the parade.

We will be having our annual Thanksgiving Dinner at the Post on Thursday, November 27, 2008 from 12:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. We need volunteers to help the night before preparing the food and the next day. We need help prepping, serving and cleaning up on Thursday.  I will have a sign up sheet for volunteers in the Post for the Thanksgiving set up and everything.

Our Children's Christmas Party will be on Sunday, December 14, 2008. We will have it from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. for ages up to 6 years old and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for ages 7 to 10.  Please make sure you designate their age, gender so we get the proper gift. If you have children in both age groups, please designate a time you will be there for both. Please note that on your slip you submit. In order to get the best gifts for your children, we need to have a cut off date of Sunday, November 16, 2008.  We have a company that provides us with the presents and the sooner we notify them the better for our children.  No names will be accepted after this date. Please help us and not sign up any later than Sunday, November 16, 2008.

I want to thank Shirley Williams, Janice Brown, Russ Brown, Karyl Horn and Paula Hollingsworth for their help at the Halloween Party on the 26th of October.

 Richard “Brooksie” Brooks, Jr. Vice Commander

 CHERRY TREE RAFFLE

 On Saturday, December 6, 2008 the Unit will be holding a Cherry Tree Raffle.  You pick cherries off the tree for $1.00 and match a number to the prize.  We will have lots of prizes and it is a lot of fun.  So come down and support us.  It is an all day event or until all the cherries are picked off the tree. 

 Ella Studrance, Chairman

SURF & TURF SCHEDULE

 November 1st – Post

November 8th – S.A.L.

November 15th – Unit

November 22nd – Color Guard

November 29th - Grille

 SQUADRON COMMANDER’S MESSAGE

 Here we are, November coming up.  Thanksgiving is just around the corner.  Don’t forge the Thanksgiving Dinner upstairs at the Post.  All are welcome and help will be appreciated.  Veterans Day is going to be here quick.  Any one interested in participating in the parade is more than welcome to.  Please inquire at the Post for more information.  I would like to thank all the volunteers who helped at the Halloween Party and the Haunted House.  It all tuned out great.  Thank you very much.

 Mike Hunt, S.A.L. Commander

SQUADRON ADJUTANT’S MESSAGE

The 2008 dues cards are here.  Get them now before the holidays get here and you forget.  At our It is getting late; you need to get your 2009 membership cards. At our Wednesday, November 19, 2008 S.A.L. meeting we will be having 2nd nominations and elections for delegates to state convention. Any one wishing to be a delegate please attend the meeting or give me a letter of intent before the meeting. Thank you for all the help from members and friends during the Halloween Party for the kids and SAL Haunted House. The Annual Thanksgiving dinner will be Thursday, November 27, 2008, come down and eat, or come down and help its always welcome. I hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving.

 Bob Prendergast, S.A.L. Adjutant

BAND SCHEDULE

 November 1st – Front Page

November 7th – Karaoke w/DJ Darlene

November 8th – Miraj

November 15th– Soul Mate

November 22nd – Echo Tones

November 29th - The Greyzone

GRILLE STEWARD’S MESSAGE

Hello again, here we are in the month of November, time sure has flown by! Hope everyone had a great Halloween. Don't forget our Membership Dinner. Sunday, November 9, 2008.  Free for all members with an early bird stamp and $5.00 without the stamp. I would like to start having potluck on Football Sundays, anyone interested in bringing in a dish can sign-up in the grille so come on down and watch the game. On Sunday, November 16, 2008 we will be having a chowder contest with a $5.00 entry fee.  There will be a 1st Place trophy along with an honorable mention for 2nd Place, so get ready to cook-up your best chowder (fish, corn, seafood, etc.).  The time will be at 2:00 p.m., judging will be at 4 p.m.  There will be a sign-up sheet in the Grille. I would just like to remind the members to please have their guest come to the front door and be escorted in by the member.  If coming in the back door they must walk-in with that member to be signed in.  That is the rules of the post/grille.   Remember we have Karaoke every second Friday of the month with some very talented singers come in and get ready to be entertained.  Thanksgiving is on the 27th.  I hope everyone has a great day. Don't forget to purchase your plaque for the bar top.  This would be a great Christmas gift or you could buy one in memory of a friend or a loved one.  The cut off date is Monday, December 15, 2008, so don't miss-out!  Until next month stay safe and warm.

Sue Desper Grille Steward

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Chillier weather is upon us. Come join us at the following events to gather and warm up.  Each Saturday there is Surf 'N Turf at the Post starting at 3:00 p.m.  There is always loads of fun as the games are won. The third Saturday of the month is the Auxiliary's turn. Monies raised on our weekend go toward sending girls to Girls State and for the Auxiliary Scholarships. Unit #6 is raffling an Afghan to raise monies to send packages to the 29 guys currently stationed in Afghanistan. The address and names of the 29 are posted in the Grille if you would like to pick a name to send your own package as well. These men are tasked with securing the area as planes pick up the bodies of fallen soldiers. They need a lift, especially during the holidays, since they are not with their own families and planted in a hostile environment. The drawing for the Afghan is on Monday, November 10, 2008.  The cut off date for signing up your child or grandchild for the Children's Christmas party is Sunday, November 16, 2008. The reason for the early cut off date is so that we can have a better quality present available for our

Member’s child or grandchild through the company that we purchase the presents.  Please be sure you fill out the sign up sheet early.  On Saturday, November 1, 2008 at the Epping Post #51 is the Fall Conference South.  Come join the fun of visiting with the Department Chairmen to ask questions about what you do in your life that is reportable to the Auxiliary, Post,

 Legion Riders and Sons for report time in the spring.  This information you supply the Unit, Post, Legion Riders and Sons that we put into reports, are consolidated at the Department level and again at the National level and then reported to the United States Congress.  Congress is the entity that allowed the American Legion to exist and without the reports showing that we, as members of our organizations, accomplish worthwhile community services, Congress could decide that we do not need to exist.

On Monday, November 3, 2008 the 8/40 gathers at the Newmarket Post for the Initiation Ceremony of all new Partners in the 8/40. Partners wear white to this event.  The next Unit #6 meeting is on Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.  We need helpers at future events. If you can help, please call me or sign up at the Post letting us know that your talents are available to us.

On Friday, November 14, 2008 District #3 meets at the Newmarket Post. All members of the Auxiliary, Post, Squadron and Legion Riders are welcome and encouraged to attend. Come listen to what is going on in our area. On Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 2008 the Post puts on a Thanksgiving Day Dinner that is free and open to the public. The Auxiliary is being asked to make pies for this event. Please stop in at the Post to sign up letting us know that you are willing to donate a pie or two. We do not want to buy pies to ensure there are enough, because homemade pies are always better!  On Monday, December 1, 2008 the Christmas Gift shop takes place at the Manchester VA Hospital. Donations of NEW items are needed. This is, for some resident Veterans, the only way they can give their family anything for Christmas.   Any member is welcome to attend this event to help Veterans pick out their presents or to wrap the presents for them. Any donated items need to be in

the Post before Saturday, November 29, 2008 so that we can deliver them on Sunday, November 30, 2008.  Also on Monday, December 1, 2008 the 8/40 will be having their Christmas Party at Strafford Farms at 6:00 p.m.   On Saturday, December 6, 2008 Unit #6 will be holding their 4th Annual Cherry Tree Fundraiser at the Post.  Donations of New or SLIGHTLY USED items are needed to raise monies for the Auxiliary programs. Bring them in anytime and we will store them for you. This is the same day as the Portsmouth Christmas Parade. What better way to stay warm while waiting for the Parade to arrive then to come in, buy a "Cherry" for a dollar and win a prize.  Thank you for all the help you are able to give to our great Organizations.

Sheila Brooks, Unit President & District #3 Director