Commanders' Message

I wanted to start by thanking all those who came out and supported our Fish/Oyster Fry. It takes an excellent Team to get this done from gathering supplies, preparing equipment, preparing the food, cooking, serving, welcoming those who come out to support us, and finally, the cleanup—a lot of work. And again, thanks to all who came out and helped with this and any of our fundraisers. We greatly appreciate the support our community gives us. As a side note, the conversations and the camaraderie are great. I cannot tell you how many of the world's problems we solved while preparing and cooking the food under the shelter.

I remind myself of the motivation and vision of the forefathers of the American Legion from time to time to make sure I do not stray from their intent. With 102 years as an Organization, I thought it very fitting to review our history as a reminder of the Intent or Mission of the American Legion. Our Preamble sparkles with the purest gems of patriotic thought. It reflects all the spiritual glory of Divine precepts. It is remarkable for the simple brevity, compacted, and inspiring pattern for all the future of a free and decent way of life. It has an impact as a tenet of faith in God. Each of the ten clauses of the Preamble, though brief, has a world of meaning. Let us start from the beginning.

For God and Country, we associate ourselves together for the following purposes - This is the introduction. It declares that The American Legion recognizes the influence of Almighty God in all worthwhile endeavors and declares the allegiance of American Legionnaires to both God and our Nation.

With the continued erosion of core beliefs in our nation, I am very proud to stand with an Organization of Men and Women who stand firm in a few of these core beliefs. While diversification or politically correct seem to be buzzwords these days, I see how a man can over-complicate matters. As I look at our county and the diverse culture we live in, now more than ever, we need to recognize God as the Supreme Commander and leader of our nation. His ways should be our ways. Well, you're probably asking if Satterwhite is sitting next to our Chaplain or even my Pastor, and well, I can honestly say this morning, No, but I am in conversation with God.

There are some elections around the corner for some of us. VOTE -- It is our civic duty as American Citizens. KNOW YOUR CANDIDATES -- Ignorance or Party Affiliation should not drive our vote. KNOW WHERE CANDIDATES STAND ON ISSUES -- Not just what they say, but how they voted on issues that affect you and me. That is the proof.

Veterans // Family Day, Saturday November 13, 2021 -- 10:30 - 3:00 pm. Come One Come All Members, Your Family, and Veterans. Invite a Veteran.

Membership Special: $20:00 Any Veteran to sign up as a New Member of American Legion.

Good Food = Hotdogs & Hamburgers with all the trimmings

Door Prizes - Many Door Prizes and All Post Members who have signed up a new member are registered for $30.00 cash prize / (3) will be selected, Good Food, Fellowship, and Fun!

What a Great statement to all Veterans from our Post to be 100% Membership by Veterans Day 2021! Please consider getting your dues sent in. Thank You

For God & Country, Harvey Satterwhite, Commander Post 52

Chaplain's Corner

"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened." Matthew 7:7-8 NIV

Here in this passage, we observe three imperative verbs: Ask. Seek. Knock. God calls us to pray. And prayer is a mystery. Now, why would we communicate with God that which He already knows? Jesus implores us to pray, and prayer was an essential part of Jesus' life. If prayer was a necessary part of Jesus' life, it should be for us too! One commentator notes that "Prayer is part of God's work in us to bring us to a place of humility and a place of dependence upon Him." What do we seek? What do we need God to do for us? All we must do is ask. However, God is not some magical genie in a bottle who bends His will to our selfish desires. Instead, God bends our will towards His. Prayer changes us. Prayer involves a humble heart, dependent upon God. We can plan, we can work, but unless we pray, some things will not happen. Praying for all, those who are serving, who have served, and for the families represented. 

The Lord bless you and keep you all, Thomas Reid

Auxiliary Notes

Hello ladies, I hope everyone is doing well. Would you please keep Sharon Neville's family in your prayers? She passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Also, keep Linda Kerensky's sister and Velinda Moore in your prayers. They are both still recovering. Please come to all our meetings if you can. If not, please let me know. Our District meeting will be held on October 2 from 2 to 4. Would you please come to support our unit? We will be at the Legion.

Karen Nowell, President Auxiliary Unit 52

Division 2 News

Division II has started doing the district meetings.

The meeting will probably have taken place when this newsletter comes out, but the District 6 meeting is on October 2, 2021, at Franklinton Post 52, and Franklinton Unit 52 is hosting this meeting. The registration is at 2 pm, and the meeting is 2:30 pm. The District 6 President, Linda Kerensky, will be asking for your help with this meeting. So please try to help and attend this meeting. Also, Unit Presidents, if you have memberships to turn in, please bring them to the District meetings.

Speaking of Membership dues, please try to get your dues paid as soon as possible. Unit officers, please pay your dues by October 1, 2021.

There will be a memorial service for Past Department President Sharon Neville on October 23, 2021, held at Clayton Post 71, Clayton, NC, from 1-4 pm. Sharon did one of our installations of officers a few years ago. Sharon will be missed by many who knew her.

The American Legion/Auxiliary Fall Conference will be held October 29-30, 2021, at the North Raleigh Hilton, Raleigh, NC. Would you please try to attend as this is a way to meet people and learn things about the Auxiliary programs?

ALA Proud, Carolyn Donnelly, Division II President