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2015-2017

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Monthly - Sabattus Legion Breakfast 1^st Sunday of the Month from 7:30 – 10:00 am See Calendar below for dates! No breakfast Jan, July, Aug and Sep	Every other Week - Darts League Every Monday Night! Join the Sabattus Darts Team Post is open for Membership as well during Darts League! FMI: Jim Caron or Call the post phone number! (Leave Message)	Weekly - Cribbage Tournament Click Here to See Photos! Every Tuesday, call ahead, Doors open at 6:00 pm Post is open for Membership as well during Cribbage Tournament! Everyone Welcome! FMI: Gordon Smith or Call the post phone number! (Leave Message)	Available for Hall Rentals 7 days a Week!
Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Weekly - Sabattus Legion Hall Open on Thursday Nights! Line Dancing! Beginners Class – 6:30 -7:30 pm General Dancing and Social Time 07:30 – 10:00pm Open to the Public – Lessons are Only $3 per person!	Weekly - Sabattus Legion Hall Open on Friday Nights! Every Friday Night from 6:00 – 10:00 pm As well as for public events listed on the calendar! Weekly - Sabattus Legion Hall Open on Friday Nights! Swing Dancing! Friday Nights from 6-7 pm As well as for public events listed on the calendar!	Available for Hall Rentals 7 days a Week!	Available for Hall Rentals 7 days a Week!

*ORANGE = LEGION NATIONAL Events!

*BLUE = LEGION DEPARTMENT Events!

* GREEN = LEGION BREAKFASTS!

*PURPLE = EVENTS at OTHER LEGION POSTS IN OUR AREA!

Future Events!
Date/Day	Time	Location	Event Details and for More Information (FMI)
August 18- 24, 2017		98^th Annual American Legion National Convention! Reno Nevada Check Legion.org for details!	Contact Department HQ for More Details! Sign up at Department to be Be a Delegate! POC: Department Adjutant
26 August 2017	0800		1^st Annual Legion Riders Poker Run FMI: Joe Michaud
9 Sep 2017 Saturday		American Legion Post Book Sale Watch this space!	POC: Tracey Rancourt
23 Sep 2017 Saturday		American Legion Post Sock Hop! Watch this space!	POC: Jen Caron
		National Conventions Minneapolis, Minnesota - August 24 - 30, 2018 99^th Annual National Convention of The American Legion Indianapolis, Indiana - August 23 - 29, 2019 100th birthday of The American Legion See the Post Service Officer to Purchase 100^th Anniversary Pins Proceeds go to Boys State! Louisville, Kentucky- August 28 - September 3, 2020	Make plans to Attend a National Convention! Let’s have a big Group for Indy For the 100^th Birthday of the Legion!
Past Events
Date/Day	Time	Location	Event Details and for More Information (FMI)
July 3, 2017	7:00 pm		Flag Ceremony Lewiston Maine FMI: Amedeo Lauria
June 16-18 2017		Spectacular Events Center – Bangor Maine Department Commander – Randy Kluj Department Service Office and Kelly Mulcahy PSO of the Year! Check the Maine Legion Webpage for more Details	American Legion Department of Maine State Convention Contact Department Headquarters For More Details Sign up at the Post To be A Post Delegate to Convention POC: Department Adjutant
June 14, 2017 Wednesday	6:00 PM	Legion Post	Flag Day Ceremony To Include Dignified Disposal of Worn out Flags Legionnaires Community Members Scouts Light Refreshments Free Hot Dog Dinner! FMI: Amedeo Lauria, PSO
June 14, 2017 Wednesday	Breakfast 0915 Ceremony 1015	Carrie Ricker Elementary School	Flag Day at Carrie Ricker Elementary School Free Veterans Breakfast at 0915 FMI: Amedeo Lauria
June 9, 2017 Friday	0900-1000	Carrie Ricker Elementary School	Flag Folding Class Primary Students 3^rd Grade Classes FMI: Amedeo Lauria
4 June 2017 Sunday Last Breakfast of the Season Don’t miss it! Next Breakfast Is 1st Sunday In October 2017!	7:30 – 10:00 am	Sabattus Legion Hall Community Members Welcome! Volunteers Welcome! All you can eat buffet!	Sabattus Legion Scholarship Breakfast Cost: Adults $7 Children $3 (10 and Under) Kitchen Volunteers please arrive by 6:00 am Wait Volunteers please arrive by 6:30 am FMI: Don Caron
29 May 2017 Monday Memorial Day	1100 hours Until Completion	2017 Sabattus Memorial Day Parade Sabattus War Memorial	Units form up at the Legion Post @ 1030! There will be patriotic Music and Singing By the Band and Students Of Oak Hill High School FMI: Contact Ron Caron
29 May 2017 Monday Memorial Day	8:00 am To Compl Registration 7:00 am	Starts and Ends at the Sabattus American Legion Post! VETERANS 5K RUN/WALK In honor of Memorial Day if you wear a pin, picture, clothing or nametag of a fallen hero, friend, mom, dad, child or a loved one you miss, we will deduct $5.00 from your registration. Medals will be presented for all 1st place finishers in each age group and prizes will be raffled off at the very end. FMI call Jim at 576-2920. Proceeds go toward: Local Scholarship Program, Boys State Program, Oratorical Program, Blue Star Banner Program, Flag Day Program, Christmas Packages to local Servicemembers and Upkeep of the Legion Hall.	Sabattus Legion Memorial Day 5K run/walk Members of the Community Are invited To Run! Cost is $20.00 for adults, $15.00 for 16 years of age and under. FMI: Contact Jim Rancourt
26 May 2017 Friday	1000 hrs	Meet at Pleasant Hill Cemetery New Time - now 1000 hours	Sabattus Middle School Students Placing Flags on Veterans Graves In Local Cemeteries IHO Memorial Day FMI: Contact Ron Caron
20 May 2010 Saturday		American Legion Post Local Cemeteries	Flag Placing by Elementary School Children FMI: Ron and Jen Caron
20 May 2010 Saturday		Start at Sabattus Legion Post	Sabattus Legion Riders Motorcycle Ride POC Don Caron
20 May 2017 Saturday Need volunteers For Setup On May 19th	0900 To 1500	Sabattus Legion Post	Indoor Flea Market 15 Tables of Treasures! Refreshments FMI: Denise Michaud
7 May 2017 Sunday Don’t miss it!	7:30 – 10:00 am	Sabattus Legion Hall Volunteers Welcome! All you can eat buffet!	Legion Breakfast Cost: Adults $7 Children $3 (10 and Under) Kitchen Volunteers please arrive by 6:00 am Wait Volunteers please arrive by 6:30 am FMI: Don Caron
April 30, 2017 Sunday	2:00 pm	Sabattus Legion Hall Community is welcome to attend! Photo Information 2017-2018 Legion Auxiliary Officers: (L-R) Front row: Teresa Bradford (Secretary/Treasurer) Denise Michaud (Vice Pres.), Jen Caron (President), Debra Devoe (Chaplain), Joan Caron (Vice Pres.) Joan Caron Fournier (Sgt. at Arms) 2017-2018 Legion Officers: (L-R) Back row: Amedeo Lauria (Service Officer) Gordon Smith(Historian) Joseph Michaud (1st Vice Commander) Donald Caron (Commander), Anthony C. (Finance Officer), Jim Rancourt (Adjutant), Harvey Moses(Sgt. at Arms), David Devoe (Chaplain) Not pictured: Joseph Tetreault (2^nd Vice Commander) NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 6, 2017 # # # # SABATTUS AMERICAN LEGION HOLDS ANNUAL INSTALLATION LEGION POST AND AUXILIARY UNIT OFFICERS FOR 2017-2018 SABATTUS, ME - The installation began with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by the recognition of the POW-MIA chair prominently displayed at the front of the meeting room. The empty chair honors those who are not present by reason of being missing since their time in war. The first event of the day was the installation of the Legion Auxiliary Officers for 2017-2018. The officers were installed by the Installing Officer, Michelle McCrea. Each officer was presented with a pin and sash that signifies the office of their appointment. The following officers were installed to the Harry J. Conway Post 135 Auxiliary: Jen Caron, President – The unit president is an able and qualified leader: she represents the Auxiliary in her community, and its success or failure depends largely upon her. She acts in a supervisory capacity, is familiar with the duties of all officers and committee chairmen and encourages and inspires them in their work. It is the responsibility of the President to see that all offices are supplied with all available information and material from Department and National Headquarters for efficient promotion of their various activities. The Unit President has many duties. She presides at all meetings of the Unit and the Unit Executive Committee; requires strict adherence to the Constitution, Bylaws and rule and regulations established by the National and Department Convention, National and Department Executive Committees and the Unit itself; appoints members of standing committees and creates such other committees as are necessary; appoints all non-elected officers, and performs all duties which are assigned to her office. Vice President Joan Caron and Vice President Denise Michaud - The Vice Presidents are given the responsibility, with the President, for complete development of the Unit program. The Vice-Presidents are prepared to preside at meetings in the absence of the President. Secretary/Treasurer Theresa Bradshaw, The duties of the Unit Secretary are administrative, and she occupies a pivotal position around which all the activities of the Unit revolve; she is efficient and well-informed on all phases of the Unit, Department and National activities and requirements and is capable of giving authentic information on organization matters. As secretary she makes a record of all business transacted at each meeting and of the executive board and presents her minutes for approval at the next meeting. Her additional duties as unit treasurer are to handle all Unit funds, collect dues from members and make remittances of Department and National dues and special funds to Department Headquarters monthly. An efficient Unit Treasurer is essential to the smooth functioning of the Unit. Chaplain, Debra Devoe - The duties of the Unit Chaplain are to pronounce the invocation and the benediction at Auxiliary meetings as well as to perform such other acts as would fall within the realm of her office as the spiritual leader of the Unit. She conducts the memorial service when such is needed in her Unit. As the Auxiliary is composed of women of different creeds and faith, she must be a woman of tolerance and sympathy toward all. Sergeant At Arms, Joan Fournier - the Sergeant-at-Arms is responsible for keeping order at Unit meetings, for the advancement and retirement of the Unit colors and their proper care, and for such other duties as may be assigned to her by the Unit President. After the installation of the Auxiliary Officers, Ron Caron, was present to lead the installation of Legion officers. He is a member, and former Post Commander, of the Sabattus post. He also holds a key position as the American Legion Department of Maine Historian. He was assisted in the installation by Steve Caron, Past Post Adjutant who acted as his Installation Sergeant-at Arms and David Devoe, Post Chaplain, acted as Installation Chaplain. The Installing Officer gave the job description for each position, and explained the importance of each of their contributions will make to the success of the post. Each new officer was brought forward by the Sergeant-at Arms as Caron read their off their responsibilities and congratulated them on the appointment with a salute and firm handshake. The 2017-2018 Sabattus Harry J Conway American Legion Post 135 officers are: Donald Caron is the new Post Commander. As such, he is responsible for the overall operation of the Post including supervising the duties of all other Post officers and activities to ensure that they meet the highest standards and fulfill the tenants of The American Legion. Joseph Michaud is the newly appointed 1st Vice Commander. As such he is responsible for membership. Joseph Tetreault is the newly appointed 2nd Vice Commander. He is responsible for assisting the Post Commander with all duties and is key with regard to patriotic observances, developing Post activities. James Rancourt is the re-appointed Adjutant. He is responsible for the administrative aspects of the Post and should be concerned with the overall effectiveness of Post activities and reporting to Department the activities and events of the post. Anthony “Tony” Culpovitch, is returning as Finance Officer. He is responsible for receiving, safegarding and dispersing all the Post's funds. David Devoe, was reelected Chaplain. He is responsible for providing the spiritual leadership for the Post membership. Harvey Moses, is the new Sergeant-at-Arms and as such he is responsible for introducing all visiting comrades and guests of the Post to make sure they feel welcomed and that the colors are properly maintained and displayed. Gordon Smith, is returning as Post Historian. Gordon is responsible for compiling and preserving the records of the Post. Amedeo Lauria is returning as the Post Service Officer. He serves double duty as Service Officer for the American Legion Department of Maine at Togus. The Post Service officer is responsible for bringing to the attention of all veterans and their dependents the rights and benefits granted them by law. He knows how to utilize the expert services available through legion channels, as well as those of other agencies in his community. His is the job of getting information to the full-time professionals to make certain that every veteran, survivor and their dependents are adequately represented. The post currently has a vacancy in the position of Americanism Officer. The Americanism Officer puts into effect the policies and programs of The American Legion dealing with youth, flag protocol, patriotic events and other related activities. The Americanism Officer reports on the results of these programs up to the Department and National level. At the conclusion of the installation the Commander, new Commander Don Caron, was reminded by the installing officer that he has the duty of seeing that no one is turned away and is guided by the decisions of members. Caron then presented him with the gavel of his office. During his speech, Don talked about the projects and programs that he would like to see put in place for the upcoming year. He sees a wider array of post programs, increased membership, and continuing to improve the appearance and maintenance of the post to make it a great place from which to serve veterans and our community! If you are an eligible wartime veterans, and are interested in what the American Legion has to offer, visit the Sabattus post website at www.americanlegionpost135.sabattus.net to see the activities of Post 135 and become a part of the largest wartime veteran’s organization in the United States. There are many activities hosted by the post to engage veterans in the local and surrounding communities. Of course, prospective members are always welcome and encouraged to visit. The post has been newly renovated, painted, new lighting, and is available for rental at very reasonable prices.	Installation of Officers American Legion American Legion Auxiliary 2017-2018!
April 29, 2017 Saturday	5:00	American Legion Post 2 in Augusta	Farewell Testimonial Commander Peter Johnson Reservations are Required! FMI: Department Smile Department Webpage
2 April 2017 Sunday Don’t miss it!	7:30 – 10:00 am	Sabattus Legion Hall Volunteers Welcome! All you can eat buffet!	Legion Breakfast Cost: Adults $7 Children $3 (10 and Under) Kitchen Volunteers please arrive by 6:00 am Wait Volunteers please arrive by 6:30 am FMI: Ronie Ray
5 March 2017 Sunday Don’t miss it!	7:30 – 10:00 am	Sabattus Legion Hall Volunteers Welcome! All you can eat buffet!	Legion Breakfast Cost: Adults $7 Children $3 (10 and Under) Kitchen Volunteers please arrive by 6:00 am Wait Volunteers please arrive by 6:30 am FMI: Ronie Ray
Feb – May 2017 Friday	0900 – Complete	Sabattus Legion Hall	Home Depot Foundation Funded Post Lighting and Painting Renovation! $4,800.00 Grant! Thank you to all the Volunteers who made it possible! Post Commander Ronie Ray
5 February 2017 Sunday Don’t miss it!	7:30 – 10:00 am	All you can eat buffet!	Legion Breakfast Cost: Adults $7 Children $3 (10 and Under) Kitchen Volunteers please arrive by 6:00 am Wait Volunteers please arrive by 6:30 am FMI: Ronie Ray
21-22 Jan 2017 Saturday/Sunday	See Smile For Details	Spectacular Events Center Bangor, Maine Guest Entertainer – Gary Crocker	American Legion Department of Maine Mid-Winter Conference POC Department Adjutant
		No Legion Breakfast in January! Next Breakfast is February 1, 2017!
16 December 2016 Friday	7:00 pm	Membership Christmas Party Sabattus Legion Post	FMI: Contact Joan Caron
10 December 2016 Saturday	1:00 pm	Sabattus Legion Post	Children’s Christmas Party FMI: Contact Joan Caron
4 December 2016 Sunday Don’t miss it!	7:30 – 10:00 am	Sabattus Legion Hall Volunteers Welcome! All you can eat buffet! There is a seat waiting for you!	Legion Breakfast Cost: Adults $7 Children $3 (10 and Under) Kitchen Volunteers please arrive by 6:00 am Wait Volunteers please arrive by 6:30 am FMI: Don Caron
18 November 2016 Friday	7:00 pm	Sabattus Legion Hall	Turkey Raffle Drawings from Raffle Tickets you Received in the mail! Please send in your raffle ticket with your donation to be eligible for the drawing! More tickets will be sold at the Sabattus Credit Union! Bring Dollar Bills to the Post We Spin the Wheel! Additional Chances to win 10-12 lb Turkeys! Also deadline for bringing in Items for the Thanksgiving Baskets! FMI: Don Label
13 November 2016 Sunday	3:00 pm	Blue Star Banner Event Sabattus Legion Post	FMI: Jim Rancourt and Joan Caron
6 November 2016 Sunday Don’t miss it!	7:30 – 10:00 am	Sabattus Legion Hall Volunteers Welcome! American Legion Auxiliary National Commaner Mary Davis (Center) All you can eat buffet!	Legion Breakfast Cost: Adults $7 Children $3 (10 and Under) Special Guest National Auxiliary President! Mary Davis Kitchen Volunteers please arrive by 6:00 am Wait Volunteers please arrive by 6:30 am FMI: Don Caron
October 19, 2016 Wednesday	6:00 pm	Sabattus Legion Hall	Auxiliary Card Party FMI: Contact Denise Michaud
2 October 2016 Sunday First Breakfast of the Season Don’t miss it!	7:30 – 10:00 am	Sabattus Legion Hall Volunteers Welcome!	Legion Breakfast Cost: Adults $7 Children $3 (10 and Under) Kitchen Volunteers please arrive by 6:00 am Wait Volunteers please arrive by 6:30 am FMI: Ronie Ray
17 Sep 2016 Saturday	0900 – 3:00 pm	150^th Anniversary of VA Togus Flag Pole wall built by Legionnaire John Footer from our Post	On the Campus of VAMC Togus 1 VA Center Augusta, ME
16-19 Sep Fri – Sun	Various	American Legion Fall Conference Waterville Post 5	See the Smile for Details
3 Sep 2016 Saturday Rain Date: 4 Sep 2016	TBD	Meet at Sabattus Legion Post 135	American Legion Riders Department of Maine, Harry J. Conway Post 135 Sabattus, Maine “Owner Head Museum” ALL RIDERS WELCOMED For more info call Riders’ Director: Dave Adler-207-786-7131
		American Legion National Convention Cincinnati, Ohio August 26 - September 1, 2016
28 Aug 2016 Sunday	TBA	Meet at American Legion Post 135	American Legion Riders Department of Maine, Harry J. Conway Post 135 Sabattus, Maine “Ride to End Hunger” ALL RIDERS WELCOMED For more info call Riders’ Director: Dave Adler-207-786-7131
17 July 2016 Sunday	8:00 am KSU: 8:30 am	Meet at American Legion Post 135 Destination: Lunch at Hawk’s Nest Restaurant The Forks, Maine	American Legion Riders Department of Maine, Harry J. Conway Post 135 Sabattus, Maine “Hawk’s Nest Ride” ALL RIDERS WELCOMED For more info call Riders’ Director: Dave Adler-207-786-7131
June 17-19 2016	Fri-Sat	American Legion Department of Maine State Convention	See the Maine Legionnaire For Detail On How to Attend
June 14, 2016 Tuesday	9:30 am	Carrier Ricker Elementary School!	2016 RSU 4 Flag Day event Carrie Ricker Elementary School All Legionnaires are invited to attend! Uniform: Blues/Greys/Legion Cap. Carrie Ricker Elementary School! FMI: Dian Whalen, Sabattus Primary School
June 14, 2016 Tuesday	6:00 pm	Sabattus Legion Hall	Flag Day Ceremony To Include Dignified Disposal of Worn out Flags Light Refreshments FMI: Amedeo Lauria, PSO ltclauria@roadrunner.com
June 10, 2016 Friday	8:45 am – 9:45 am	Flag Folding Class Carrier Ricker Elementary School Legion Volunteers Welcome Contact Deo ASAP	Teach the 3^rd Grade Class How to Properly fold the Flag Flag Etiquette FMI: Amedeo Lauria PSO ltclauria@roadrunner.com
5 June 2016 Sunday Last Breakfast Until October 2016! Don’t miss it!	7:30 – 10:00 am	Sabattus Legion Hall Volunteers Welcome! All you can eat buffet!	Legion Breakfast Cost: Adults $7 Children $3 (10 and Under) Kitchen Volunteers please arrive by 6:00 am Wait Volunteers please arrive by 6:30 am FMI: Ronie Ray
30 May 2016 Monday	11:00 am!	Sabattus, ME	Memorial Day Parade 2016 Due to rain it was Held at the Sabattus Primary School What a great turnout! Participating unit should Arrive at the Legion Hall By 10:30 am
28 May 2016 Saturday	9:00 AM	Lewiston Maine 2015 Parade Photo	Memorial Day Parade 2016 FMI: Contact Don Gosselin
27 May 2016 Friday	Meet @ Pleasant Hill 10:30 am	Plains Cemetery, Litchfield Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Sabattus 2015 Photo	Placing Flags on Veterans Graves For Memorial Day Students who put up the flags on the gravesites of our departed veterans! Legion Volunteers Welcome As in the past two years, approx. 30 students from Oak Hill Middle School will be placing flags on the veteran’s graves at the Plains Cemetery in Litchfield and Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Sabattus. The students are due to arrive at Pleasant Hill between 10:30-11am. We will need legionnaires to help distribute the flags and markers to the students and assist with the placing of the flags. I will be at the cemetery by 10:30 with the flags and markers. There are around 300 flags to place; we are usually done within an hour. Uniform for this event is your legion cover. FMI Contact: Ron Caron
21 May 2016	Meet and Register at Post 0800 KSU 0900		22^nd Annual Armed Forces Day Ride To The Veterans Home in South Paris Deliver packages to Vets Legion Riders FMI: Ronie Ray
15 May 2016 Sunday	2:00 pm	Sabattus Legion Post Sabattus, ME 2016-2017 Legion Installation 2016-2017 Auxiliary Installation	Installation of District 3 Officers Installation of Post Officers Installation of Auxiliary Members and Members of the Public are Invited COST: FREE POC: Ronie Ray - Legion POC: Joan Caron – Auxillary
1 May 2016 Sunday Don’t miss it!	7:30 – 10:00 am	Sabattus Legion Hall Volunteers Welcome! Cancelled due to Mechanical Problem at Post All you can eat buffet!	Legion Breakfast Cost: Adults $7 Children $3 (10 and Under) Kitchen Volunteers please arrive by 6:00 am Wait Volunteers please arrive by 6:30 am FMI: Ronie Ray
April 16, 2016 Saturday	4:30 pm – Completed		Raised over $1800 in donations! Special thanks to all those who volunteered and attended the Supper! FMI: Contact Joan Caron
April 8, 2016 Friday	6:00 pm		See Flyer FMI: Contact Denise Michaud
7-10 April 2016	Various	Various Locations Auxiliary Moosehead Lake Winslow, ME	Visit by the Auxiliary National President Grand Opening of the Auxiliary Headquarters Winslow, ME FMI: Joan Caron
March 31 To April 3rd	See Smile	Department Headquarters – Winslow, ME Other Posts throughout the State See Smile for times and Locations	National Commander Dale Barnett Georgia Visit To Department of Maine FMI: Department Adjutant
3 April 2016 Sunday Don’t miss it!	7:30 – 10:00 am	Sabattus Legion Hall Volunteers Welcome! All you can eat buffet!	Legion Breakfast Cost: Adults $7 Children $3 (10 and Under) Kitchen Volunteers please arrive by 6:00 am Wait Volunteers please arrive by 6:30 am FMI: Roni Ray
6 March 2016 Sunday Don’t miss it!	7:30 – 10:00 am	Sabattus Legion Hall Volunteers Welcome! All you can eat buffet!	Legion Breakfast Cost: Adults $7 Children $3 (10 and Under) Kitchen Volunteers please arrive by 6:00 am Wait Volunteers please arrive by 6:30 am FMI: Ronie Ray
7 Feb 2016 Sunday Don’t miss it!	7:30 – 10:00 am	Sabattus Legion Hall Volunteers Welcome! All you can eat buffet!	Legion Breakfast Cost: Adults $7 Children $3 (10 and Under) Kitchen Volunteers please arrive by 6:00 am Wait Volunteers please arrive by 6:30 am FMI: Ronie Ray
30 Jan 2016 Saturday	4:30 - 6:00 pm	Sabattus Legion Hall	Bean Casserole Supper Cost: Adults $7 Children (10 and under) $3 American Legion Auxilary FMI: Denise Michaud
		No Legion Breakfast January 2016 ! Next Breakfast is February 7, 2016!
31 Dec 2015 Thursday	7:30 pm Doors Open	Sabattus Legion Hall	New Year’s Eve Party Dinner and Dancing $40 p/p – Ticket Event Call the Post for more details
18 Dec 2015 Friday	7:00 pm	Sabattus Legion Hall	Christmas Party “Adult Legion Family Members Only” Gift Exchange Pot Luck Bring your favorite Dish! Deadline for Christmas Basket Items
13 Dec 2015 Sunday	1:30 pm	Sabattus Legion Post	Children’s Christmas Party Children 10 and Under Sign up with your Child’s Name by December 2^nd ! FMI: Ladies Auxiliary
6 Dec 2015 Sunday Don’t miss it!	7:30 – 10:00 am	Sabattus Legion Hall Volunteers Welcome! Come See Santa Claus! All you can eat buffet!	Legion Breakfast Cost: Adults $7 Children $3 (10 and Under) Kitchen Volunteers please arrive by 6:00 am Wait Volunteers please arrive by 6:30 am FMI: Ronie Ray
20 Nov 2015 Friday	7:00 pm	Sabattus Legion Post	Turkey Raffle Drawings from Raffle Tickets you Received in the mail! Please send in your raffle ticket with your donation to be eligible for the drawing! More tickets will be sold at the Sabattus Credit Union! Bring Dollar Bills to the Post We Spin the Wheel! Additional Chances to win 10-12 lb Turkeys! Also deadline for bringing in Items for the Thanksgiving Baskets! FMI: Don Label
11 Nov 2015 Wednesday	7:00 pm	Legion Post The Lisbon Quilters group in conjunction with the Sabattus American Legion Post 135 will be presenting a “Quilt of Valor” to veterans who had been nominated by family and friends in the local communities on Veterans Day Wednesday November 11th. Quilts of Valor is a national program where as of this date over 125,260 quilts have been awarded to members of all branches of the service. Approximately 12 quilts will be presented. The program is scheduled to begin at 7pm at the American Legion Hall on the Island Road in Sabattus. Family and friends of the selected veterans are invited to attend. The Sabattus American Legion Auxiliary will be providing light refreshments following the ceremony.	SPECIAL VETERANS DAY CEREMONY AT SABATTUS POST 135 FMI: Ron Caron
7 Nov 2015 Saturday	0900-1500	Sabattus Legion Hall	Craft Fair FMI: Ladies Auxiliary
1 Nov 2015 Sunday Don’t miss it!	7:30 – 10:00 am	Sabattus Legion Hall Volunteers Welcome! All you can eat buffet!	Legion Breakfast Cost: Adults $7 Children $3 (10 and Under) Kitchen Volunteers please arrive by 6:00 am Wait Volunteers please arrive by 6:30 am FMI: Ronie Ray
31 Oct 2015 Saturday		Sabattus Legion Hall	Halloween Party FMI: Contact Andre Maquis
21 Oct 2015 Wednesday	Doors Open At 6:00 pm		The American Legion Auxiliary will hold their annual card party on Wed. Oct 21st. Donation $3.00. Door prizes, raffles, 50/50 and a light lunch will be served. Come join the fun! FMI: Call Joan Caron at 375-4639
4 Oct 2015 Sunday First Breakfast of the Season! Don’t miss it!	7:30 – 10:00 am	Sabattus Legion Hall Volunteers Welcome! All you can eat buffet!	Legion Breakfast Cost: Adults $7 Children $3 (10 and Under) Kitchen Volunteers please arrive by 6:00 am Wait Volunteers please arrive by 6:30 am Special Thanks to all Who showed up for Breakfast! FMI: Ronie Ray
American Legion Department of Maine Fall Conference 2015 American Legion Post 5 Waterville, ME 19-20 September 2015
American Legion National Convention 28 Aug – 3 Sep 2015 Baltimore Convention Center Baltimore, Maryland
Maine State Convention 19-21 June 2015 Cross Insurance Center Bangor, Maine
15 June 2015 Monday	2:15 pm Volunteers please arrive no later than 2:00 pm to get ready!	Carrie Ricker Elementary School Litchfield, Maine	Flag Folding Class Thanks to Legionnaires Tracey and Gordon! Mrs. Wray’s Fourth Grade Class Carrie Ricker Elementary Sabattus and Litchfield Posts POC: Amedeo Lauria
13 June 2015 Saturday Flag Day is Sunday, June 14, 2015	6 pm - Compl	Sabattus American Legion Harry J. Conway Post 135	Dignified Flag Disposal Ceremony You may bring flags for Disposal to the Sabattus American Legion Post Or Sabattus Transfer Station FREE The post will be hosting Hot Dogs, Chips And Soft Drinks after the ceremony FMI: Amedeo Lauria Post Service Officer
12 June 2015 Friday	9:00 am To Compl	Carrie Ricker School Litchfield, ME	Flag Day Program Veterans and members of the Community are Invited! FREE FMI : Diane Whalen. Teacher Sabattus Primary School
7 June 2015 Sunday This is the last breakfast Until October! Don’t miss it!	7:30 – 10:00 am	Sabattus Legion Hall Volunteers Welcome! All you can eat buffet!	Legion Breakfast Cost: Adults $7 Children $3 (10 and Under) Kitchen Volunteers please arrive by 6:00 am Wait Volunteers please arrive by 6:30 am FMI: Joan Caron
25 May 2015 Monday	11:00 am Marching Units Please Arrive By 10:30 am	Sabattus Veterans Memorial Sabattus, ME	Memorial Day Parade and Service Speaker: Senator Garrett Mason Marching Units Invited All Veterans and members of the public Invited to attend! Route is from the Legion Hall To The Sabattus War Memorials. FMI Contact: Ron Caron
22 May 2015 Friday	10:30 meet at Pleasant Hill Cemetery	Plains Cemetery, Litchfield Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Sabattus	Placing Flags on Veterans Graves For Memorial Day Our thanks to the students who put up the flags on the gravesites of our departed veterans! Legion Volunteers Welcome As in the past two years, approx. 30 students from Oak Hill Middle School will be placing flags on the veteran’s graves at the Plains Cemetery in Litchfield and Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Sabattus. The students are due to arrive at Pleasant Hill between 10:30-11am. We will need legionnaires to help distribute the flags and markers to the students and assist with the placing of the flags. I will be at the cemetery by 10:30 with the flags and markers. There are around 300 flags to place; we are usually done within an hour. Uniform for this event is your legion cover. FMI Contact: Ron Caron
17 May 2015 Sunday	2:00 pm	Sabattus Legion Post Sabattus, ME 2015-16 Legion Installation 2015-16 Auxiliary Installation 2015-16 District Installation NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2015 SABATTUS AMERICAN LEGION POST HOLDS INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS SABATTUS, ME - The installation began with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by the recognition of the POW-MIA chair prominently displayed at the front of the meeting room. The empty chair honors those who are not present by reason of being missing since their time in war. The first event of the day was the installation of the Legion Auxiliary Officers. The officers were installed by the Installing Officer, Kim Hanson, assisted by Sergeant at Arms, Julie Rowe, and Chaplain, Marilyn Jones. Each officer was presented with a flower, the color of which signifies the office of appointment and virtues of that office. The following officers were installed to the Harry J. Conway Post 135 Auxiliary: Joan Caron, President – The unit president is an able and qualified leader: she represents the Auxiliary in her community, and its success or failure depends largely upon her. She acts in a supervisory capacity, is familiar with the duties of all officers and committee chairmen and encourages and inspires them in their work. It is the responsibility of the President to see that all offices are supplied with all available information and material from Department and National Headquarters for efficient promotion of their various activities. The Unit President has many duties. She presides at all meetings of the Unit and the Unit Executive Committee; requires strict adherence to the Constitution, Bylaws and rule and regulations established by the National and Department Convention, National and Department Executive Committees and the Unit itself; appoints members of standing committees and creates such other committees as are necessary; appoints all non-elected officers, and performs all duties which are assigned to her office. Jennifer Caron, Vice President - The Vice President is given the responsibility, with the President, for complete development of the Unit program. The vice-President is prepared to preside at meetings in the absence of the President. Denise Michaud, Secretary/Treasurer- The duties of the Unit Secretary are administrative, and she occupies a pivotal position around which all the activities of the Unit revolve; she is efficient and well-informed on all phases of the Unit, Department and National activities and requirements and is capable of giving authentic information on organization matters. As secretary she makes a record of all business transacted at each meeting and of the executive board and presents her minutes for approval at the next meeting. Her additional duties as unit treasurer are to handle all Unit funds, collect dues from members and make remittances of Department and National dues and special funds to Department Headquarters monthly. An efficient Unit Treasurer is essential to the smooth functioning of the Unit. Historian Nancy Ray- the Unit Historian is charged with the responsibility of recording the activities and accomplishments of her Unit during her term of office. The writing of a Unit or Department history is a very important assignment. Through the years the recorded experiences of those women who served before us have guided the footsteps of those who followed. Chaplain, Debra Devoe - The duties of the Unit Chaplain are to pronounce the invocation and the benediction at Auxiliary meetings as well as to perform such other acts as would fall within the realm of her office as the spiritual leader of the Unit. She conducts the memorial service when such is needed in her Unit. As the Auxiliary is composed of women of different creeds and faith, she must be a woman of tolerance and sympathy toward all. Sergeant At Arms, Joan Fournier -the Sergeant-at-Arms is responsible for keeping order at Unit meetings, for the advancement and retirement of the Unit colors and their proper care, and for such other duties as may be assigned to her by the Unit President. After the installation of the Auxiliary Officers, Ron Caron, on behalf of 3rd District, was present to lead the installation of Legion officers. Ron is a member, and former Post Commander, of the Sabattus post. Ron also holds a key position as the American Legion Department of Maine Historian. Ron was assisted in the installation by Paul L'Heureux, the American Legion Department of Maine Adjutant, and member of American Legion New Auburn Post 153, who acted as his Sergeant-at Arms. Caron gave the job description for each position, and explained the importance of each of their contributions will make to the success of the post. Each new officer was brought forward by the Sergeant-at Arms as Caron read their off their responsibilities and congratulated them on the appointment with a firm handshake. The 2015-2016 Sabattus Harry J Conway American Legion Post 135 officers are: Ronie Ray, the returning Post Commander. He is responsible for the overall operation of the Post including supervising the duties of all other Post officers and activities to ensure that they meet the highest standards and fulfill the tenants of The American Legion. James “Jim” Rancourt (not pictured) is the newly appointed 1st Vice Commander. As such he is responsible for membership. Douglas “Bruce” Smith is the newly appointed 2nd Vice Commander. He is responsible for assisting the Post commander with all duties and is key with regard to patriotic observances, developing Post activities. Joseph Michaud is the new Adjutant. He is responsible for the administrative aspects of the Post and should be concerned with the overall effectiveness of Post activities and reporting to Department the activities and events of the post. Anthony “Tony” Culpovitch, (not pictured) is returning as Finance Officer. He is responsible for receiving and dispersing all the Post's funds. David Devoe, was reelected Chaplain. He is responsible for providing the spiritual leadership for the Post membership. Donald Gosselin, is returning as Sergeant-at-Arms. Donald is responsible for introducing all visiting comrades and guests of the Post to make sure they feel welcomed and that the colors are properly maintained and displayed. Gordon Smith, is returning as Post Historian. Gordon is responsible for compiling and preserving the records of the Post. Amedeo Lauria is returning as the Post Service Officer. The Post Service officer is responsible for bringing to the attention of all veterans and their dependents the rights and benefits granted them by law. He knows how to utilize the expert services available through legion channels, as well as those of other agencies in his community. His is the job of getting information to the full-time professionals to make certain that every veteran, survivor and their dependents are adequately represented. Amedeo is also the Department Service Officer for the American Legion Department of Maine. The post currently has a vacancy in the position of Americanism Officer. The Americanism Officer puts into effect the policies and programs of The American Legion dealing with youth, flag protocol, patriotic events and other related activities. The Americanism Officer reports on the results of these programs up to the Department and National level. At the conclusion of the installation the Commander, Ronie Ray, was reminded by the installing officer that he has the duty of seeing that no one is turned away and is guided by the decisions of members. Caron then presented him with the gavel of his office. Ronie talked about the successes of the past year and the efforts of all the members and stated he looks forward to another excellent year of events and activities for the post and community! If you are interested in what the American Legion has to offer, visit the Sabattus post website at: www.americanlegionpost135.sabattus.net. There are many activities hosted by the post to engage veterans in the local and surrounding communities. Of course, prospective members are always welcome and encouraged to visit. RELEASED BY: Amedeo Lauria Post Service Officer Photo Information: Legion Officers - (Back Row, Left to Right) – Amedeo Lauria, Douglas “Bruce” Smith , Joseph Michaud, Ronie Ray, David Devoe, Don Gosselin and Gordon Smith Auxiliary Officers – (Front Row, Left to Right) – Joan Fournier, Denise Michaud, Joan Caron, Jen Caron, Debra Devoe and Nancy Ray	Installation of District 3 Officers Installation of Post Officers Installation of Auxiliary Members and Members of the Public are Invited COST: FREE POC: Ronie Ray
3 May 2015 Sunday	7:30 – 10:00 am	Sabattus Legion Hall Volunteers Welcome! All you can eat buffet!	Legion Breakfast Cost: Adults $7 Children $3 (10 and Under) Kitchen Volunteers please arrive by 6:00 am Wait Volunteers please arrive by 6:30 am FMI: Joan Caron
10 April 2015 Friday	Doors open At 6:00 pm	Sabattus Legion Post	Sabattus American Legion Auxiliary Annual Spring Card Party Door Prizes Raffle Table 50/50 Drawing Light Lunch $3.00 Donation FMI: Denise Michaud Auxiliary
NO LEGION BREAKFAST IN APRIL! HAPPY EASTER!
1 March 2015 Sunday	7:30 – 10:00 am	Sabattus Legion Hall Volunteers Welcome! All you can eat buffet!	Legion Breakfast Cost: Adults $7 Children $3 (10 and Under) Kitchen Volunteers please arrive by 6:00 am Wait Volunteers please arrive by 6:30 am FMI: Joan Caron
1 February 2015 Sunday	7:30 – 10:00 am	Sabattus Legion Hall Volunteers Welcome! All you can eat buffet!	Legion Breakfast Cost: Adults $7 Children $3 (10 and Under) Kitchen Volunteers please arrive by 6:00 am Wait Volunteers please arrive by 6:30 am FMI: Joan Caron
23 January 2015 Friday	Doors open At 6:00 pm Dancing 6:30 -7:00 pm	Sabattus Legion Hall	East Coast Swing Dancing Classes (Beginners Class) Wear comfortable clothes and leather soled Shoes! Open to members and guests! Cost: Free!!!
The American Legion, Department of Maine 2015 Mid-Winter Conference A\and DEC Meeting Gray, Maine The American Legion Gray Post 86, 15 Lewiston Rd., Gray, Maine Friday-Sunday 16-18 January 2015 Reservations MUST be made by January 9^th 2015 Click here to Download Reservation Form
No Legion Breakfast in January! Next Breakfast is February 1, 2015!