NATIONAL COMMANDER DANIEL DELLINGER VISITS

On Wednesday, April 9th, the National American Legion Commander Daniel Dellinger made his visitation to the 5th District of New York at Robert Edwards Post 358 in Pulaski, NY.

 A prime rib dinner was served by the Robert Edwards  Auxiliary Unit 358 and it was very good. The chairman for the visitation was David V. Walker who worked with his committee to make all the arrangements.

Commander Dellinger was late arriving since he had been in Washington, DC for meetings with Congress and the VA concerning problems with patients at some VA facilities.

He spoke on his travels and noted that "Politics is replacing Patriotism." He advises that we must keep on singing songs and waving the flag of our country.

 

Red, White & Blue table settings.

 

 Visitation Chairman David Walker.

Head Table

 Head Table

Following the dinner there was the presentation of gifts and donations to the National Emergency Fund which is used to help Legionnaires and the families who are victims of national disasters such as tornados, etc.

Among those present for the dinner were: 

Ken Governor, New York American Legion Commander

Stanley Clark, National Executive Committeeman

William Burnett, Alternate NEC

Barbara Corker, New York Auxiliary President

Carolyn Virkler, 5th District Auxiliary President

John Chang, Sons of American Legion NY Detachment Cmdr.

Joseph Barilla, Dept. Vice Commander for 5th & 6th Districts

Michael Bowen, Past NY Legion Commander

James Casey, NY Legion Adjutant

James R. Ellis, 5th District Legion Commander

The National Anthem was sung by Helen Day before the meal and following the meal, Shirley Wood led the audience in "God Bless America" with all present standing and holding hands.

 

GIRLS/BOYS STATE DINNER

On Sunday April 27th the annual girls/boys state dinner & orientation was held at Fuller-Taylor Post 915 in Central Square.

Post 915 served a delicious cake for dessert.

Oswego County Girls State Chairman Betty Rowlee introduced her three candidates for the 2014 session of Empire Girls State.

5th District Commander James R. Ellis was present and offered his input to Boys State and the importance of noting attendance on job applications. Anyone who attends and notes it on his application will be preferred for the job.

Photos were taken of all Boys State candidates with county Boy State Chairman Shawn Mills who arranged the affair with Betty Rowlee, Girls State Chairman.

David Rowlee took photographs of each candidate, 2013 & 2014.

Katy Coe was in charge of the roast pork dinner which was delicious and plentiful. Her Auxiliary Unit should be proud of the fine job they did.

PAST DISTRICT COMMANDERS DINNER

On Saturday, April 12th, 9 past 5th district commanders met at the R. Kirk Parkhurst Post 1448 in Oriskany, NY. There was a social hour prior to the buffet luncheon prepared by the host post and auxiliary. 

 

 The Mural

Immediate past 5th District Commander Bill Park chaired the brief meeting following the luncheon. Among the Auxiliary members present was the current 5th District President Carolyn Virkler. Some of the other auxiliary members present were: Past District Presidents, Stella Grimshaw, Betty Rowlee and Shirley Wood.

It was an enjoyable afternoon for all present and it was good to renew old friendships and make new ones as well.

 

 Entryway to Post 1448, Oriskany.