American Legion Post 129

This Sunday!!!

We are holding a Walk for Veterans during the Opening of the Beaches Parade on April 24th, 2016. The purpose of this walk is to raise public awareness about the crucial issues facing America’s veterans and their families.

We still need volunteers to walk in the parade this Sunday. Please sign up for the walk in the main canteen area. Any questions please see Jerry, Ernie, or Joe.

The Latest News, Events, and Menus for the Week of
April 19th to April 25th

This month's ALR meeting will be held this Friday evening at 7 pm. All members are encouraged to attend.

We are in need of volunteers to help cook, set up, and served at Jacksonville Beaches Annual Hooked on Fishing event on Saturday, May 7th. If interested please sign up on the board in the canteen.

The Legion is holding a raffle for a gas grill / smoker this month. Tickets can be purchased through the canteen. Drawing will be held on Saturday, April 30th.

The Auxiliary is in the process of crochet blankets for our homeless out of plastic bags. You can help by bringing in your unwanted plastic bags. Please see Patti Rodriquez with any questions.

The Post is taking pre orders for the new polo shirts that will be be coming in. The shirts will be available in both women's and men's cuts. Please see Joe, Jerry, or Ernie with any questions.

The back bar is open on Friday nights from 530 pm to 730 pm. So come on in grab some dinner and relax in a non smoking environment.

Live Music Schedule!!
Wednesday, April 20th - Albert
Friday, April 22nd - Double Shot
Wednesday, April 27th - Collage
Friday, April 29th - Peter from Knights to Remember

Legion Elections will be held on Tuesday, May 17^th from noon to 7 pm

Auxiliary Elections will be held on Thursday, May 5^th at 7 pm

SAL Elections will be held on Thursday, May 5^th at 6 pm

All organizations are looking for new members to volunteer to hold an office. If you are interested please see a current officer for additional information.

The Post is starting a Saturday morning fish club. Starting on the second Saturday of the month we will have volunteers at the pier in Jacksonville Beach pier to met you. So come on out and enjoy the fun. The current plan is to fish from 7 am to 9 am. Please see Jerry Brandt with any questions.

Please note that the Post does have a active service officer available to help any veterans in needed. Please contact Danny via email to set up a meeting.

Danny Rodreguez - zeug58@live.com

The Duval Co. School Board's "Instruments for Education" program is back. Hopefully we can do some good as we will try to get the Beaches Community to help support our effort. Instruments and checks made out to Duval Co. School Board with Instruments for Education placed in the memo section would be welcomed. Let's help the future generations discover the magic of music. Questions?? See Mary Ellen

Please join us in our American Legion Post 129 Saturday golf. It is a nine hole captains choice/best ball theme. We now have over 40 players signed up to play on Saturday Mornings. We would love to have you join us.

If interested please give Clint Swinehart call at 904-253-5856 or e-mail him at swineiam@bellsouth.net. We now play at Windy Harbor Mayport Naval Station and tee times start at 10:30.

http://www.post129.org/golf-league.html

Christy's Lunch Menu for the Week

Terry's Dinner Menu for the Week

Friday, April 22nd - Legion Dinner
The Legion will be serving up a steak dinner served with baked potato and salad.

Sunday, April 24th - Breakfast 9 am to 11 am
Yes there will be breakfast this Sunday! John and Ann will be in the kitchen serving up their special corned beef and hash breakfast. Full menu also available.

Join us at the Jacksonville Beach Golf Club for the American Legion Post 129 Second Annual Sterling Memorial Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 4th ! You are all invited to join us for a scrambling good time!

Come take part in this spectacular event by rounding up a team of golfers. What better way to kick-start your summer than to spend it on the greens!

We have a great day planned for you starting with registration at the American Legion Post 129 at 11 am with a free Bloody Mary bar. After registration we will head over to the course where the tournament will begin at 1 pm with a shot gun start - captains choice. We will have many great tournament prizes, silent auction items, raffles, 50/50's, and as well as mulligans for sale.

The tournament cost is only $60 per person and includes 18 holes of golf with cart, box lunch, beverage,
range balls, arrival gifts, dinner and awards banquet immediately following at Post 129.

The golf course is located 605 Penman Rd South in Jacksonville Beach, FL

This site allows you to register as an individual golfer or as a team of four. In addition, by selecting the "sponsor" tab, you can select and purchase various sponsor levels.

So register now and remember to invite your friends to play. Thank you in advance for your support of The American Legion Post 129 Golf Tournament benefiting Boys and Girls State