FROM THE COMMANDER – David Yawnick
 
The nominations for Post Officers will be held at the regular monthly meeting on May 18th. Elections will be held at the June 25th meeting.
The Post is in need of Teckies to set up and run a Facebook account. Interested parties please leave your name, e-mail address and or phone number with the bar tender.

We are in need of a Chaplin, as John Benson had to resign, due to health concerns. We will miss John.

I am looking for volunteers to form a committee to award a Scholarship in the name of the Post to a graduating High School Senior. This will require a real commitment on your part as I would like to see this as an on going program. If interested, please e-mail me at david@albertsphoto.com

I would like again to thank everyone who participated in the preparation of the Holiday Fund raiser. Because of your efforts, not only was the fund raiser a huge success, but it was instrumental in the Post receiving the Al White award for community service.  We were tops in the District. The chairmen of the awards committee stated that he had never seen anything like this before. The award was for the storybook of photographs and captions, put together by wife Kari and myself.
Kari did most of the photography, wrote the captions, and did the layout for the book.

The Breast Cancer people are going to be using the upper parking lot for a pit stop on July 23rd this year. Last year this event was a huge success.
On March 6th a nice group showed up for Left Right Center.  A good time was had by all.

March 21st was safety day at the Post. This is a worth wile program set up for the youngsters to be finger printed, gat a DNA swab, and do a short video to be preserved by the parents in case of an emergency. The children got to see a demonstration by the Fire Dept. as well as the many Law Enforcement people in attendance.

April 17th was Patriots Day. Due to the inclement weather a short ceremony was held at the Veterans Building in Banks Square. An interesting brief history of the day was presented by Al Arena of the Waltham Museum. 
John Lennote (a candidate for District Senior Vice Commander) attended the regular Post meeting on April 20th to give a short talk on why we should cast our votes for him.
David

FROM THE CHAPLAIN – John Benson
Comrades who are ill:        
Carl Jay

The Post officers would like to be made aware of member who is ill so that proper recognition can be made in this newsletter and in the lounge.

Comrades transferred to Post Everlasting:      
WWII – Richard Johnstone, Frank Maloney, John Maloney, Joseph Vaccaro

If the family of a member that has passed away and would like the Post to perform a ritual at the viewing, they need to request it through the Post. Please notify Post 156’s office as soon as possible if so interested.

FROM THE ADJUTANT: – Dennis Bernhardt

REMINDER: 2010 DUES ARE OVERDUE
As of April, National began printing 2011 membership cards. By the end of April, 95% of you had been very diligent and paid your dues. This still leaves about 24 who have not renewed. We want to maintain or grow our membership level. Your support helps.
Dennis

FROM THE SQUARDRON COMMANDER: – Paul Nichols

With the warmer weather approaching, it's time to look forward to a few upcoming events.

First, if you have not renewed your membership, please do it ASAP.
Second, at the May 18th meeting nomination for all officers will take place so please try to make this meeting.

We will be holding our annual raffle with a prize of a 42" flat screen TV. Tickets are $10 each and will be available from any member or at the Post Lounge. The drawing will take place after our June 15th meeting/cookout.

May also brings us to Memorial Day, which means placement of flags at the graves of our deceased veterans. This will take place the week of May 17th. Please contact myself or check with announcement board at the post for locations and times.
And finally we are in the process of setting up an e-mail list for announcements and reminders. Please send you e-mail address to: Paul Nichols at tvnut@earthlink.net.
REMEMBER the next two meetings are May 16 and June 15. Please try to attend either one or both meetings.

FROM THE PRESIDENT – Jackie Thomas
No message this month

Rehearsals (Monday evenings at 7:00-9:00pm):
May 3, 10, 17, June 7, 21
NOTE: Dates and times are subject to change See the band’s website for up to date schedule.
Parades and Concerts:

Spring Fest Parade, Stow – Sun., 5/16 @ 8:45am

Memorial Day Parade, Newton – Sun., 5/23 @ 1:30pm
Memorial Day Parade, Somerville –
Sun., 5/30 @ 11:30am
Memorial Day Ceremony, Waltham –
Mon., 5/31 @ 9:45am
Memorial Day Parade, Watertown –
Mon., 5/31 @ 11:30am
Founder’s Day Parade, Foxboro –
Sat., 6/ 12 @ 8:30am
Flag Day Parade, Foxboro – Sat., 6/ 12 @ 5:45pm
The WALB needs Color Guard members to assist with guarding the colors, carrying the colors, and carrying the WALB banner. Interested parties contact Kelly at 781-789-8018 or kellyeverett@verizon.net

From Waltham’s Veteran Service Office

REMINDER OF VETERAN’S PROGRAMS
Placing of the flags at the cemeteries
Anyone willing to help place flags would be greatly appreciated by the veteran’s agent. If the weather is inclement, please call 781-314-3415.
May 17 thru May 21
Meet at the Mount Feake Cemetery lower lot at 9:00am. on May 17.
May 26
Plympton School children will place flags at Mount Feake Cemetery at 12:00pm.
May 27
Henry Whittermore School children will place flags at the Calvary Cemetery at 9:45am.
May 29
At 9:45am. National Guard veterans and Boy Scouts will be placing flags at the Mount Feake Cemetery lower lot and Girl Scouts will be placing flags at Calvary Cemetery.
May 30
The John M. Sullivan Memorial Service will take place at the corner of Lake and Lincoln Streets at 9:00am.
The Veterans’ Memorial Church Service will take place at St. Mary’s Parish, 133 School Street, Waltham at 10:00am.
May 31
The Gold Star Mothers’ Memorial will take place at the Prospect Street Bridge at 9:00am.
Memorial Day services will be held on Waltham Common at 10:00am.. Please meet at the Raytheon parking lot on Elm Street at 9:30am.
Please take a few minutes to remember our fine men and women fighting in the Middle East and for all of our troops serving around the world.
Walter Hoyt

Service Records
To request a copy of your discharge certificate (DD214), personnel records, or dental/medical records contact:

The National Personnel Records Center
9700 Page Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63132

Requests are processed in four to six months. All requests should include the full name, rank/rate, social security number (SSN), dates of service, and date of birth.
For an online request or more information go to: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/dd-214.html.

Military patches Wanted!!!
Here is an opportunity to proudly display your military patch or Police or Fire patches on the lounge wall behind the bar. See Tom Donahue.

Have your Propane tanks filled at the Post during the Summer Season

Buy Your Lottery Tickets from the Post Lottery Agent