Pictured is the platoon we have adopted from

Ft. Drum. They are currently deployed to Iraq.

We are collecting items for care packages

at the Post. We are also sponsoring a breakfast

on June 28 to raise funds for this and other programs.

Donation Breakfast

Saturday June 28 8-11 AM

CJ Fulmer American Legion

Rt. 20 Waterville, NY

All You Can Eat

Eggs to Order,

Sausage Gravy & Biscuits,

Pancakes & Sausage

Homefries

$6.00 per person

Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary

Come join us for a great meal

and help support our troops

The Legion Riders will be running

their Poker Run on June 28. Sign up

at the Post on Rt 20 between 9 and 11.

Chicken barbeque and a band will

follow the ride and is included in

your entry fee.

Proceeds will benefit the

Cpl. John Sigsbee Memorial Fund.

Today is Flag Day.

Show your colors proudly.

Flag retirement ceremony will take place at 11AM.

Bring your old flags up to the Post for proper disposal.

New flags available at the Post.

JOINT MEETING TONIGHT

7:00 pm

Come for clams and stay

for the meeting. Find

out what events we

are planning. We are

always looking for new ideas.

Auxiliary meeting on Wednesday at 7.

The Boy Scouts will be joining us with

a presentation on their trip to

the Florida Keys.

Spring Clean-Up day brought out volunteers from

the Legion, Auxiliary, SAL and Riders to put a new

shine on the Post. Kevin Hahn is prepping the

dining room for a new coat of paint.

Russ Graves paints the ceiling while Barb

Atkyns primes walls.

Kevin painting while Dave Maggio removes the fan.

Dick Bogan and Wendy Gagliardo advise.

Russ painting, Brian Jasek cleaning beer signs, Dave

trimming and Norm Cook.

Bob Winfield repairing railings.
Lou Langone and Dave Hazelton Trimming and

cleaning up outside.
Meanwhile, Karen Cook gave the kitchen a glow.
And Dick Bogan was busy cleaning windows.

Barb and Doug Atkyns filling up.
Kevin Hahn and Becky Maggio painting the trim.
Commander Brian Tehan hanging fans.
New paint and new tables and chairs looking sharp.

More members not pictured included:

Kathy Pare', Norm Cook, Dave Williams,

Rich Torchia, Dodo Belfield, Wendy Gagliardo,

Dave Dawes.

The C. J. Fulmer Color Guard leads the Memorial Day Parade

through downtown Waterville. 38 members of the post turned

out for the parade.

Services at the Soldiers' and Sailors' monument followed

the parade.

American Legion Riders Russ Graves and Wayne Jones attend

the service. Just in front of them is Steven Smith

who lost both legs in Iraq with Dave Maggio. Steven is

a new member of Post 92 and the Riders.

Jack Youngs

At noon, following the Memorial Day Service, the

annual Chicken Barbeque took place at the Post.

It was a beautiful day and we sold out quickly.

Thanks to everyone for supporting the Legion.

Officers of the Sons of the American Legion take the oath of

office during installation on May 16, 2008.

Past Post 92 Commander Richard Bogan installed the officers.

Right to left: John Stetson, Dan Stetson, Mike Belfield,

Brian Gibbons, Matt Stetson, Rich Torchia, Jim Kloster,

Dave Maggio and Post 92 Commander Brian Tehan.

Following installation, the members and their guests

enjoyed a prime rib dinner prepared by the Ladies Auxiliary.

Installation of officers of unit #92 took place on May 14, 2008.

Front row: Historian Irene Lew, President Rebecca Maggio,

Oneida County 1st Vice Terry Knight. Back row: Chaplain

Frances Mayne, 2nd Vice Kathy Pare', Secretary Tina

Ondrako, Treasurer Wendy Gagliardo, 1st Vice Barb Atkyns,

Oneida County Chaplain Ruth Jones, Past County President

Virginia Graveline, Sgt. at Arms Ruth Ann Morton.

AUXILIARY INSTALLATION

Just a reminder that tonight is installation of our

Auxiliary officers by Oneida County Auxiliary officers.

The meeting begins at 7 PM. Afterward, we are

having a covered dish supper. Please

bring a dish to pass.

See you there.

SPRING CLEAN UP

Sunday May 18 is clean-up day at the Post.

We will be starting at 8 AM.

Volunteers are needed to help paint the meeting rooms

and the porches. Other necessary repairs include railings

and siding and general outdoor maintenance.

The Stone Barn will be getting attention too.

We have new tables and chairs to put up.

Any amount of time you can give will be appreciated.

Let's pull together to spruce up the Post.

The American Legion Riders of Post 92 had their

break-out ride on May 10.They took Sue Sigsbee to

visit the gravesite of her son, Cpl. John Sigsbee.

Oneida County Auxiliary Meeting

Barb Atkyns, Kathy Pare' and Becky Maggio attended

the County meeting at Leon Roberts Post 161 in

Holland Patent on Saturday.

Becky along with Virginia Graveline and Bobbie Owen

judge Poppy Posters. Our unit had no submission this year.

Something to plan on doing next year.

Becky models a winning Poppy hat made by one

of the senior members. The winners will be sent to

department for judging on that level.

Also headed to Department is our Unit #92

Public Relations book that was put together

by Becky Maggio. She did a fantastic job on it.

Last year her book went all the way

to the National level.

It was also noted at the meeting that some

members have been receiving phone calls

soliciting monetary donations for the

American Legion. If you receive such a call,

hang up!! The American Legion does not use

phone solicitation as a means to raise money.

AUXILIARY NEWS

Elections were held at the Auxiliary meeting on April 9.

Officers for 2008 are:

President Rebecca Maggio

!st Vice Barbara Atkyns

2nd Vice Kathleen Pare'

Secretary Tina Ondrako

Treasurer Wendy Gagliardo

Chaplain Frances Mayne

Historian Irene Lew

Sgt. at Arms Ruth Ann Morton

Installation by Oneida County officers will be on May 14 at 7 PM.

We will have a covered dish dinner following installation.

All members are invited to attend.

JESSICA'S BENEFIT

The community was out in force to support Jessica.

Jaclyn Slocum coordinated the event with many ofJessica's friends.

Our local merchants, companies, fire department and many individuals

contributed to the Chinese Auction. The surrounding communities

also were well represented.

Jessica made the rounds at the event.

Many thanks to all the volunteers who made this possible.

BENEFIT UPDATE

Jessica is home after successful surgery. And now enjoying a diet of water and popsicles.

On Sunday April 6 there will be shuttle service to the Legion due to limited parking.
They will be running from 11 am until 8 from the old Maples Diner on Route 20, the Sangerfield Town Barn, The Sangerfield Post Office. When those lots fill, you may use the IL Richer lot.

The Chicken Barbeque will begin at noon. The cost is $8.00. The Benefit will begin at 2 pm. The cost is $15.00. Advance sale tickets are available at the Legion as well as from committee members. We have received some fantastic donations for the Chinese auction and the Raffle.If you would like to make a donation you may drop it off at the Legion. We would like to have everything ready to go Saturday night.

Join us for a great day out and show your support for Jessica.

Thanks to Jaclyn Slocum for providing

an address for Jessica Jones. You can send

card to her at:

Jessica Jones

attention: White 7

55 Fruit Street

Boston, MA 02114

Good Friday Fish Fry

CJ Fulmer Post 92

4:30 PM till sold out

Fish $9.00

Macaroni & Cheese $5.00

Join us for this holiday tradition.

And the winner is:

(W)aterville (A)merican (L)egion (K)ares

WHOO HOO!!!

Our Heart Walk Team has won a $200.00 pizza party from

O'Scugnizzo's Pizzeria. The contest was sponsored by WKTV

and the winner was announced last night.

The Sons of the American Legion put on an excellent

corned beef and cabbage dinner tonight. All

the "chefs" deserve a pat on the back.

Thank you for your support. Come back

again next year.

The basket of cheer was won by Barb Atkyns.

The men are taking over the kitchen for the day.

Come join us for a great meal. Don't forget to get your

tickets for the basket of "Irish Cheer".

150-10 tickets are also available for $25.00 each

at the bar or from SAL members.

What a great result!!! Our team came home soaked and cold

with big smiles and lots of laughter. They're looking forward

to doing it again next year.

Mark April 6 on your calendar for Jessica's Benefit.

For those that don't know, she is Drifter's daughter.

She is currently in Boston and will have surgery in

the coming weeks for stomach cancer.

Advance sale tickets will be on sale soon.

We are accepting donations for the Chinese Auction

at the Post.

Plan on attending and show support for this young lady.

Finally, a decent snowfall brought out the snowmobiles. The

kitchen was taken over by the Sons on Saturday. They were

cooking up a storm of their own feeding snowmobilers.

SAL meeting tonight at 7 PM.

We are fortunate to have a great group of volunteers.

The "Heart Healthy" raffle was won by Kathy Pare'.

Look for her in the Heart Walk wearing those big heart sunglasses.

We had a great turnout for our breakfast.

The dining room filled up quickly.

It was an opportunity to catch up with old friends.

Thank you for helping us meet and surpass our goal.

Tickets for the SAL 150/10 drawing are on sale now. For just $25.00 you are entered for nine weekly drawings and the grand prize drawing. You may also attend the drawing party with one guest. That's a great price for dinner and dancing. Prizes will be drawn on June 7. Get your ticket today from a Sons member or at the Post.

SAL Oneida County meeting to be held on Sunday February 17 at the Post.


Basket of Irish Cheer tickets on sale now. Drawing will be March 15.


St. Patrick's Day Dinner will be on March 15. This is always a sell-out. Come early for your corned beef and cabbage feast.

Come up to the Post and find out what you can do.

There are new ideas thrown out at each meeting.

Kathy Pare' and Becky Maggio hold a banner during a presentation on Operation Welcome Home. This program is actively welcoming troops home in airports. The Rochester NY operation has corporate sponsors that actually let their employees leave during working hours to participate. It originated with one woman who would grab strangers in the airport and ask them to join her when the troops came in. Family members contact her with information and she in turn passes the information along. The feedback has all been positive. We are hoping to start a similiar program. All we need is input from family members.

January 30, 2008

This past weekend, the officers of the Auxiliary attended the Mid-Winter Conference for the Department of New York. Over 500 members from around the state were in attendance. Our National President, Jan Pulvermacher-Ryan was a special guest.

We met many inspiring women with fresh ideas to promote the many programs of the Auxiliary.

We will be sharing these ideas with our members and try to implement them. Our Department of New York President, Carol Johnson, has set a goal to provide funds for a Snoezelen Room for each of the five New York State Veterans' Homes. This therapy room is designed to calm, relax or stimulate a person with brain injury, dementia, behavioral and mood disturbances caused by physical conditions. The goal is to serve veterans with fewer drug solutions.

JANUARY 25

Keep CPL John Sigsbee in your prayers today.




Final fish fry of the month tonight.



Off to Winter Conference with the ladies for the weekend.

I have just finished reading the Post Standard article about protesters at John Sigsbee's funeral. What are these people thinking??!! They apparently do not see that this young soldier gave his life to protect their freedom and rights. Including their right to protest. As the mother of a soldier, I can think of no greater insult to the Sigsbee family. I hope that every available member of the post and the community can join the Patriot Guard and block the family's view of this group. On a syracuse.com.blog, CAPTAINPGR states they will shield the family with flags. It would be quite a sight to see the school driveway lined with people and American flags. It would be even sweeter to see no news coverage of the protesters. Let us hope for a peaceful display of respect.

Silent Salute

Sunday morning the main streets of Waterville were lined with members of the community out to salute their fallen hero. Post 92's color guard and members were out in force. Our local Riders were joined by the Riders from Post 54.