Bob Lamoureux Co. C, 3/47, 9th Inf. Div.
MembershipWe had no new individuals join our chapter but we did have 1 individual rejoin our ranks this past month. Lorne Johnston who has moved out of state has re-upped for another tour. We also had 1 new member join our associates. Abe Harrison, USMC/USNR vet, served after Vietnam. Welcome Home Abe and Welcome Back Lorne. Our current membership stands at 197 individual and 54 associate members. Lapsed Members: As of November 20, 2009 the following individuals have not renewed their membership: Bob Cohen, Greg Huddas, John Kish, Bob Rood, Rodney Tanner, Joe Farkas, Tiffany Bryan and Debra Swope January VVA Renewals: Richard Durfey, Tim Klopschinsky, Ron Michalak, Dan Newberry, and Dale Wofford January AVVA Renewals: Cheryl Martin and Stephanie Meece If you have already renewed thank you. If you have not, please do so before the end of the month to keep your membership current.
Color Guard The color guard participated in a Pearl Harbor remembrance service at the Plymouth memorial on December 7th. The service was short but very well done. Nothing is planned for the upcoming month so itÕs a good time to clean the uniforms and spitshine the boots.
Chapter Raffle Congratulations go to Bob Hallmark as our latest raffle winner. Bob joined our chapter at the beginning of the year so his winning a life membership comes as a extra nice Christmas gift since his renewal was do in a month. There will be another drawing in 3 Š 4 months. Remember the only way you can be entered into the drawing for a life membership is by attending the monthly meeting and putting your name in the sign-in log. The more meetings you attend the greater your chances of winning.
Membership We had 1 individual join our ranks this past month. Winford Wilson, Marines, joined after attending our last membership meeting. Welcome Home Winford and welcome to Chapter 528! Our current membership stands at 196 individual and 53 associate members. Lapsed Members: As of November 20, 2009 the following individuals have not renewed their membership: Bob Cohen, Bob Carris, Greg Huddas, Joe Farkas, Ti#any Bryan and Debra Swope December VVA Renewals: None December AVVA Renewals: Martin Lautner and Cheri Schlott
If you have already renewed thank you. If you have not, please do so before the end of the month to keep your membership current.
Color Guard The color guard was very busy the week of Veterans Day. We participated in activities at 4 schools, 2 churches and 3 retirement homes. We also provided honor volleys and TAPS at memorial services in Plymouth and Canton. On Monday, December 7 we will participate in a Pearl Harbor remembrance service at 1:00 p.m. at the Plymouth memorial. Everyone is invited to attend and SOS will be served at the VFW afterward.
POW/MIA T$shirts I have 2 XL POW/MIA t"shirts left and will have them at the next meeting. They are &10 each and this will be the last time they are available.
Christmas Trees The Plymouth VFW is selling live Christmas trees and wreaths this year. Prices start at $25.00. This is a fundraiser for the Post and hopefully they can sell all 200 trees. They are on display behind the building and sales will start the day after Thanksgiving. If you are interested come early to get the best selection.
Membership: We had 2 individuals join our ranks this past month. Wally Dixon, Marines, was recruited by John Lindsay. Wally signed on after joining us in Kokomo. Tom Wanamaker, Army, was recruited by Frank Gilbo at the Fall Festival. We also had 2 join our associates. Stewart Israel was recruited by Gary Kubik. Adam Hays, Army, was released too early to qualify as an individual member and so joins our associates. Welcome Wally, Tom, Stewart and Adam to Chapter 528! Our current membership stands at 194 individual and 54 associate members. Lapsed Members: As of October 20, 2009 the following individuals have not renewed their membership: Harry Boyde, Bob Cohen and Thomas Phythian November VVA Renewals: Jergen Juziuk, John Kish and Bob Rood
November AVVA Renewals: Lynn Dery
If you have already renewed thank you. If you have not, please do so before the end of the month to keep your membership current.
Veterans Day: There will be a ceremony at 11:00 am at the Plymouth Veterans Memorial Park on Veterans Day. All are encouraged to attend. After the ceremony everyone is invited to the VFW for a bowl of chili. As they did last year ApplebeeÕs Restaurant will serve free meals to veterans on Veterans Day. This offer is good all day. You must provide proof (ID card) to receive the free meal. Golden Corral will also be serving free meals on Monday, November 16 starting at 5:00 pm. Golden Corral has been doing this for 9 years and it is extremely popular event. Many chapter members have attended in the past. Hope to see you there.
Color Guard: The color guard had 1 funeral service this past month. We provided an honor volley and TAPS for a WWII and Korean War vet. The color guard will be at the Plymouth memorial service on Veterans Day. We have had requests for us to visit retirement homes in Plymouth, Redford and Westland on and around Veterans Day. Finally we have been invited to a Veterans Day Thank You Service and Dinner at Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church on November 15. This is Bill Boudreau's church and he says all are welcome to attend. POW/MIA T-shirts. I have 2 XL POW/MIA t-shirts left and will have them at the next meeting. They are $10 each and this will be the last time they are available.
Life Membership: Those who pay their dues annually might want to consider a life membership. As we advance in years the cost goes down. Monthly payment plans are also available. If you are between the ages of 60 and 65 the cost is only $175. This is a good bargain considering the VFW charges $290 and the American Legion a whopping $839 for the same age group. If you are over 65 the cost is only $150. Currently we have 85 individual and 11 associates who are life members. If you have a life membership then you won't have the hassle of remembering when your dues are due or seeing your name in the newsletter as being delinquent when you forget to pay. Just something you might want to consider.
