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Post
942 and Local News
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American
Legion Day Parade
September
11, 2010, 9:30 a.m.
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Monroe County
American Legion Day Committee
AMERICAN LEGION
MONROE COUNTY COMMITTEE
COTTREALL-WARNER,
AMERICAN LEGION POST 942
COTTREALL-WARNER
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY UNIT 942
COTTREALL-WARNER
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION SQUADRON 942
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On
September 16, 1919 The American Legion was granted their federal
charter by Congress, and 90 years later they have kept their
commitment to serve not only as a resource and a voice on behalf
of veterans across America, but also as an organization dedicated
to the betterment of America through community service. Nationally,
both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives passed
proclamations designating Sept. 16 as "The American Legion Day."
The following proclamation by the House; passed on Sept. 15,
2009, was introduced by U.S. Rep. Deborah L. Halvorson, D-Ill.
Title: Supporting the goals and ideals of American Legion Day.
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The parade
participants will assemble south of the Phillips and Ridge Road
intersection at 9:00 a.m. The parade will begin at 9:30 a.m
heading north on Phillips Road to the traffic light on Ridge
Road. The parade will turn onto Ridge Road heading west toward
Route 250; once the parade passes Route 250 it will turn right
onto Daniel Drive and conclude when the last of the participants
arrive at the Webster Village Veterans Park parking lot. After
the parade a 9-11 Day memorial service will take place at the
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Newly
Formed
Cottreall-
Warner Post 942 LEGION
RIDERS
Greg Cody, President - more to
come!
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Who Are The Legion
Riders
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The
membership of the American Legion Riders is a very diverse
group, so are the programs that they are involved in. By
allowing each American Legion Rider Chapter to give their
members the ability to manage their program at the Post
level, the program has been allowed to grow. Today there
exist Legion Rider programs in several states, and many
more starting. The types of things that these groups are
doing are far too many to mention in this article, but here
are a few examples:
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Participation
in the annual POW/MIA Rally held each Memorial weekend
in Washington D.C. known as "Rolling Thunder".
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Sponsoring or participating in local Charity events.
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Raising
money for such organizations as local VA Hospitals, Battered
Women and Children's Center, Varied Children and Youth
programs, a School for Blind Children, Veterans Relief,
Needy families and many, many others.
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Sponsoring
or participating in motorcycle "Runs" to benefit numerous
charities, including charities for underprivileged children
and medical research, just to name a few.
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Participation
in memorial ceremonies and community parades.
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One
group is spearheading an effort to erect a "Veterans Memorial
Park" in the center of their Downtown area.
The
recognition by local communities has marked the program
as a true success. The American Legion Riders Group in Michigan
was even honored by the Local City Council, when they drafted
a resolution Declaring the American Legion Riders as a valuable
asset to the community. Motorcyclist can be a very dedicated
group of people. When you combine this with the fact that
they are legionnaires, you create a win/win situation.
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Who benefits from
forming an American Legion Riders Group?
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Many
of the groups, in existence today, have all had stories where
some of their Post members were a little reluctant to let
a group of "Bikers" in to their Post. After seeing what these
groups were doing for the American Legion their opinion soon
changed. Not only did the Post welcome them, but in most cases
did what they could to help support their efforts, by participating
in some of the groups fundraising events. There are also many
stories where the American Legion Riders group worked in conjunction
with the Post to sponsor a program. The Post was glad to have
their help and the Riders were honored to be asked. We were
able to break down some barriers. Just because one person
wears a leather motorcycle jacket and another wears a golf
shirt and slacks, we now know that we can work together to
promote the aims and purposes of the American Legion. We have
done it, and everyone involved was able to see the benefit.
The American Legion Riders was never intended to be a "Motorcycle
Club". As stated, it is to be able to work with the Local
Post to assist in promoting the American Legion. Membership,
Membership, Membership!! Literally every Post program of the
American Legion Riders has brought in members that may not
have joined the American Legion were it not for the Riders
program. The Riders program has been able to spark a new interest
to join the American Legion. Some of these members, who joined
for the Legion Rider program, have gone on to serve as Officers
within their Post. Conversely, we have also had Post members
go out and purchase motorcycles just to join the Riders. There
was one story from a Post that recently started an American
Legion Riders group. It advertised for the first meeting of
the group. They originally intended for only about six or
seven members to show up to the first meeting. When the meeting
started they had seventeen people wanting to join, nine of
these people were joining the American Legion that night so
that they could become members of the Legion Riders. Have
you had a program that has brought in that many new members
in one night lately? Pure enjoyment!! The program was designed
to have people work together and enjoy themselves. It may
be a group of Riders working on a fundraiser for a local charity,
it may be just a warm summer evening ride together or maybe
just sitting at the Post sharing stories. It's all about members
working together and playing together - it is there for them
to enjoy.
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Cottreall-
Warner Unit 942 Auxiliary
85th Anniversary
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Ladies
from the Auxiliary
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President
Carol Chemke and Chef Greg Cody relax after a hectic day.
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942
Legion Family getting ready to feast
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President
Chemke welcoming attendees
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Chicken
French and fixings
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Mike
Butwid "What a night"
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Cottreall-Warner
American Legion
Sportshooting
Program
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CW
Sportshooting team practicing target shooting and
safety. Our new shooting range in the upstairs hall
can be concealed when not in use.
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Veterans
Day in Webster
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Veterans
Day traditionally falls on the anniversary of what
was know as Armistice Day; each year at 11:00 a.m.
on November 11th we gather together at the Webster
Veterans Memorial Park. (11th Hour of the 11th Day
of the 11th Month)
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Webster's
Joint Veterans (Legion & VFW), American Legion Auxiliary
and Sons of the American Legion pay tribute to those
that have served and are presently serving our great
nation.
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L
to R: Commander Kulikowski, 1st VCmdr Nevinskis, Auxiliary
President Carol Chemke, Vice Pres. Sandy Carneveli
and 2nd Vice Cmdr. Gene Young
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Prior
to the Veterans Day ceremony Jack Judge was honored
for his participation in the development of the Veterans
Park
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Monroe
County Veteran's Day Services
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Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks placing
a wreath for Monroe County |
Monroe
County American Legion Commander Don Linborg addressing
the attendees at the War Memorial |
Monroe
County Auxiliary President Marylyn Carpenter (from
Auxiliary Unit 942) placing the Auxiliary wreath
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Pearl
Harbor Day Observance
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Members
of Post 942 observing the ceremony; we had 15 members
attend the service this year.
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Wreath donated by Webster's Kittelberger Florist
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Monroe
County American Legion's Sergeant of the Color Guard
Ed Penrose; this was his last event before retiring
after 13 years of service
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Webster
Middle School Flag Retirement Ceremony
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The
Principal of Ross J. Willink Middle School, Joseph
Morgan invited the American Legion to retire the
school's tattered American flag during the week
that followed Veterans Day. This was to be a lesson
in flag etiquette as well as why Veteran Day is
observed. Legionnaire Mel Ott spoke to the students
about the history of Veterans Day and gave a short
dissertation on how to handle and display the American
flag; students responded with questions about flag
etiquette for everyday situations as well as for
unique situations.
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Legionnaires
Don Linborg, Son of the Legion Brandon Nugent and
his grandfather Legionnaire Mel Ott prepare to retire
the colors.
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Installing
the new American Flag.
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Brandon
holding the retired flag as the students salute with
their right hand over their heart while Taps is being
played.
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Veterans
Projects
updated
12-20-09
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SENATOR
NOZZOLIO ANNOUNCES BILL TO ESTABLISH VETERANS’ CEMETERY
SIGNED INTO LAW
The following
information on the veterans cemetery has been copied
from Senator Nozzolio's website:
Albany - State Senator Michael
Nozzolio (R-Fayette) and State Assemblyman Joseph
D. Morelle (D-Irondequoit) have announced that their
joint legislation to establish a Veterans' cemetery
at the former Sampson Naval and Air Force Base in
Seneca County has been signed into New York State
law by Governor Spitzer. The legislation was adopted
by the Legislature last month. "This is a great
day for all veterans, who are America's true heroes,"
said Senator Nozzolio. "After years of hard work,
I am extremely pleased that the Veterans' cemetery
will now be a reality. This cemetery will be a lasting
tribute and place of honor where our veterans will
be appropriately remembered."
SAMPSON
VETERANS MEMORIAL CEMETERY MOVES FORWARD
Critical State Funding Received,
Construction Now Underway (Waterloo, NY, December
8, 2009 --) The Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Association announced that construction has begun
for the cemetery on one of the most historically
significant military sites in New York State - the
former Sampson Military Base which served as both
a Naval and an Air Force training facility. Overlooking
the eastern shore of Seneca Lake, Sampson Veterans
Memorial Cemetery can be a final resting place for
all veterans and their eligible dependents. The
first internment is anticipated for Fall 2010. "This
has been a long journey," said Richard Connors,
President of the Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Association, "from the initial efforts of a group
of dedicated veterans who initially proposed the
project in 2002, until now. We are deeply grateful
to New York State, Senator Michael Nozzolio (R-54th),
the Seneca County Board of Supervisors, and all
the individuals, groups and corporations who have
rallied around this project." "I know I speak for
all of us when I say that we feel honored to be
the stewards of this project that means so much
to so many," Connors finished. Funding for the project
includes $3.97 million from New York State, $25,000
from Seneca Meadows Landfill, $13,500 from the New
York State Veterans of Foreign Wars and the VFW
Women's Auxiliary. Special thanks to Seneca County
employee Rhonda Maher who organized a fund drive
that raised $650. All the funds received will support
the construction of the facility. An endowment fund
will be established to support annual operations.
All contributions to the Seneca Veterans Memorial
Cemetery Association are tax-deductible.
BACKGROUND: The Sampson
Veterans Memorial Cemetery project began in 2002
with the efforts of World War II Navy and Air Force
Veterans of the base. Other veterans service organizations,
including the New York State Veterans of Foreign
Wars, the American Legion, the Korean Veterans and
the New York State Council of Veterans Organizations
soon joined the effort. Successful efforts were
undertaken to secure state funding for development
of the project, and in July 2009, the passage of
a bi-partisan bill in the New York State Legislature
authorized the transfer of the title to the 162-acre
site from the State to Seneca County. The not-for-profit
Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery Association is
the fiduciary, and will administer the site. The
groundbreaking was held in September 2008.
NEED: Approximately
193,509 resident veterans live in the twenty-county
area that is within a 120 mile radius of Sampson
Memorial Cemetery. There is extreme interest in
the project on the part of the veteran community,
due to the dwindling availability of other New York
State veteran burial sites. The veterans' cemetery
in Elmira is at capacity for in-ground internments
and is presently only accepting cremains; and the
cemetery in Bath will be at capacity within the
next five years. The only other facilities in New
York State (in Saratoga and on Long Island) are
a long distance from families in Central and Western
New York and those living in the Southern Tier and
near the Pennsylvania state line. We hear nearly
daily from families who are anxiously waiting for
the opening of Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
There is no doubt the need exists and in fact, families
with cremains in their possession are waiting now
for the opening of the cemetery.
PRESENT STATUS:
The site us presently under construction. The firm
of Wendel Duchscherer, Buffalo, New York, completed
the master plan for Phase 1 which was adopted in
January 2009. A site plan may be viewed at http://sampsonveteranscemetery.com/pdfs/svmc_concept.pdf.
A full copy of the master plan is available upon
request. The firm of Lu Engineering of Penfield,
New York, was selected to serve as the construction
manager, and the firm of Christopher Communications
provides design and fundraising consulting.
Don Linborg,
Vice President, Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Association
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Sampson
Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Future
Resting Place for American Military Veterans
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Sampson
Naval / Air Force Base overlooking Seneca
Lake
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State
Senator Nozzolio describing the layout of
the proposed cemetery location and the existing
park.
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Map
of proposed veterans cemetery and adjacent
park property
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Abandon
fire house that might be used as the cemetery
Chapel
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View
of Seneca Lake as seen from the museum
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