Commanders Message

Fellow Legionnaires: 

I would like to devote this Commander’s Call to volunteerism. As I look at Post 3, I see the need for more volunteers. I see the same handful of members doing all of the work of the post. Volunteers are what keeps the Post alive. Listed below are some of the areas where we need help and the person to contact if you are interested. Membership: At the last Post 3 meeting, Bruce Gubser asked for one or two people to assist him in his Membership committee. (Bruce Gubser, bruce.gubser@gmail.com, 402-470-1700) Bell Ringers: Ron Hindmand asked for Volunteers to ring bells this Holiday season for the Salvation Army. (Ron Hindmand, rhindmand@hotmail.com, 254-291-1514) Pine Lake clean up: Nathan Thedford asked for help in his new Post 3 project of cleaning up Pine Lake Park on 60th and Pine Lake Road. Clean up will take only 30-45 minutes of your time each cleanup day. (Nathan Thedford, nash1@gmx.us, 402-326-5466) POW/MIA Vice-Chair: Wes Newton has done a terrific job as our POW/MIA Chairman. However, the Army National Guard has deployed him to our Southern border for a year. Wes will still serve as the Chairman and continue to supply his POW/MIA report for our meetings but will need a Vice-Chair to relay the report to the membership. (Gerry Wolf, Gerrywolf@aol.com, 402-417-8230) ROTC Liaison: I have held this Chair since Lowell Vestil passed away. I admit that I have not given this job the time that I should have. I would like someone to take this position and report on the activity of our UNL ROTC Cadets. (Gerry Wolf, gerrywolf@aol.com, 402-417-8230) Sergeant-At-Arms: We have not had a sergeant-at-arms for quite a while. I would like to have one to maintain order at meetings, escort visitors at meetings, and place and retrieve the POW/MIA chairback cover at all meetings. (Gerry Wolf, Gerrywolf@aol.com, 402-417-8230) Honor Guard: Another pressing need is for some Post 3 members to step up and help us fill in the ranks of our Honor Guard. Our Honor Guard will typically render “Honors” at 150–175 funerals a year and be present at 25–40 civic functions a year. The average age of these members is between 75-80+ years old. If we don’t find replacements for these people, it is only a matter of time before the Honor Guard will cease to exist. (Fred Chrastil, 2luckybucky@gmail.com, 402-217-1466) I do hope that some of you will volunteer for one or more of these positions. It's easy to do and very rewarding. You will know that your efforts are appreciated.  Gerry Wolf  Post 3 Commander