Fellow Post Members,
I hope everyone out there is as excited as I am for spring and the warmer weather.
As of now we are planning a program for Memorial Day, and the agenda is as
follows:
The day starts at 1000 Hrs. at the Sijan Memorial followed by a luncheon and
program at On the Clock Bar and Grill with food and drinks (2) per person limit,
provided by the Post.
Till then stay safe and healthy.
Stephen Palen I Second Vice Commander
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 April showers bring May Poppies. It's almost Poppy time. I have 8 Poppy Volunteers
for Poppy Distribution on May 27 & 28th. I will have a Poppy distribution meeting
on May 3rd @ 6.30 PM at On the Clock restaurant. I will assign businesses to each
volunteer & hand out Poppy materials (Poppies, Baskets, & Money collection cans).
Volunteers can turn in their money to me @ 3725 S. Lenox St. Milwaukee. If you
have any questions I can be reached @ 414-481-2075.
I have also mailed out 200+ donation letters to all members & 10 Permission letters
to the appropriate businesses. I think we are ready for the Poppy Distribution
campaign to begin.
San Countryman I Poppychairman
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I believe some of you have received the attached letter from Tony Fluder. If not,I
felt it prudent to put it in this newsletter.
To Tony, Debbie, and all the SAL membership, their wives, and daughters who
worked so hard in the past to fulfill the mission, we offer our heartfelt thanks!
Tony, you did an outstanding job THANK YOU AGAIN !
As a SAL member and a SAL Past Commander I would like to see the Squadron
active again, as I know the pandemic.slowed things down a lot. Please email me if
you are interested in meeting as I would like to get an idea of those who still would
like to carry on the tradition. At last count there are 44 paid up members.
Contact me at robert.schlemm@gmail.com. Please leave a phone number or email
address and any comments, if there is a positive response it would be my hope
that we could get together sometime in June to hear everyone's opinion.
"Robert G. Schlemm
George Washington Bay View Post 180
Fellow Members of Bay View Post 180,
After much thought and considerati.on, I have decided to step down as the
Commander of the Sons of the Legion. I no longer have the time or ambition that
the post deserves. I hereby resign as your Commander and no longer wish to be
considered for any other position on the governing board.
I believe that I have given enough of my time to this Post and now it is time for me
to step back and enjoy some leisure time.
This letter is effective immediately and I hope that someone will step up and take
on the role of Commander in June."
Yours Truly,
Tony Fluder
aipfiii@aol.com
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As approved by the Executive Committee, the Investment Committee liquidated
two of three investment funds managed through BMO Harris Bank. Proceeds
from the two liquidated funds were invested in a new BMO Harris portfolio that
is more heavily weighted in equities. In short, we are accepting some additional
risk for the potential of a greater return. The investment committee intends
to monitor performance of this new investment over the next several months,
comparing results to the sole fund remaining from our original investments
initiated in 2018/2021. If average return outweighs the risk, the intent is to keep
the new investment.
The current Investment environment is quite uncertain due to events such as the
war in Ukraine, level of inflation and Federal Reserve driven interest rate activity.
Our investment portfolio has decreased in value since the beginning of the year,
but much less than the decline in various stock markets. Our portfolio has a
substantial gain, a small portion of which we are now using to fund Post operations
and donation activity.
Investment gains creates opportunities to provide some financial support to worthy
organizations identified by our membership. At the April membership meeting
donations were authorized to Red Cross-Ukraine operations, Camp American
Legion, Milwaukee VA Medical Center, Green Beret Foundation, and other causes.
please do make it to the next General Membership meeting on Tuesday May 3rd
at 7:00PM. Come for meeting discussions, election of officers for 2022/2023, and
stay for after meeting refreshments.
I hope to see you in May.
Gregory Roth
Finance Officer
414-482-2256
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Post everlasting Transfers
Raymond O Schaetz left us while at his seasonal residence in Florida on February 21,
2022 at the age of 100. He was a 23 year Post 180 member and a WWll Vet.
Charles Cortte transferred on March 10, 2022. For those who may not know, Charlie
was a 22 year member who held various Post officer positions such as Commander,
Vice Commander and prior to my appointment, Chaplain. Charlie was an Air Force
Veteran who served in Vietnam. Upon his return to Milwaukee he eventually
became a Milwaukee Fire Fighter, and worked in the Milwaukee Fire Department
Medical Units as a Medical responder.
Steve Wesolowski, Chaplain
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The Post Executive Board often requests the membership to advise the Board of
potential new members. The recent changes in eligibility requirements now allow
almost anyone who has served honorably, since WWII to be able to join the Legion and
Post 180.
I mention this because two members of our Post transferred to Post Everlasting.
They are Ervin G. Kaye, a 59 year member, and James M. Soike, who was with the
Post for 11 Years. They passed away and transferred on November 18, 2021 and
October 14, 2021 respectively.
Respectively Submitted,
Steve Weslowski, Chaplain
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Please remember to notify the Post when you have a change of address. You may notify
Peter Stanich, who is the First Vice Commander. He can be reached at
pestanexsf@yahoo.com.
Also, remember that our advertisers help to defray the cost of this newsletter. Please
patronize them when possible.
San Countryman I Editor in Chief
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