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Breakfast At the Club Starting Dec 7  

We are happy to announce starting Dec. 7th we will be serving breakfast every Sunday morning from 8 to noon. We will have a full breakfast menu. Please stop by, before or after church, for a fast courteous breakfast from Kevin and Zona.

 
National Commander's Visit to Nebraska  

The National Commander for The American Legion, Dave Rehbein stopped in at Columbus Hartman Post 84 Monday afternoon, on his tour though Nebraska. Commander Rehbein is a Nebraska native, growing up in the North Bend area. Rehbein is a US Army veteran of the Vietnam era, attended Wayne State College and Iowa State University. Holds a Bachelor's Degree in Physics and a Masters in Metallurgy. The American Legion Family is the largest veterans  organization in America, with over 4 million members. The American Legion fights for our veterans rights and affairs. As National Commander he has the opportunity to speak on Capitol hill, in Washington, about veteran affairs. During his visit to the Hartman Post 84 he informed the Legion Family and guests about what has been accomplished already this year, on Capitol Hill,  in Washington. Traveling in Nebraska with National Commander Rehbein is: his wife Ann, National Commander's Aide Milt Heifner, National Vice Commander Michael Landkamer, Nebraska National Executive Committeeman Douglas Boldt, Nebraska Alternate National Executive Committeeman Jerry Landkamer,  Department of Nebraska Commander Bill Crosier,  Department of Nebraska Adjutant Burdette Burkhart.

Thanks Dave for all your work for us

 
Legion giving rides to vote in November  
Hartman Post 84 in  Columbus will be giving free rides to the voting poles this November. Mike Woosley - 3rd Vice Commander will be coordinating, so if you can supply a vehicle or need a ride please contact him.  
ALR Steak Dinner and Clue Hunt

Dinner & Clue Hunt was held on October 4th. 5:00pm for dinner and 6:00-8:00pm for the clue hunt. We served 33 steak dinners. The Clue hunt had 12 people looking for clues. Winner was Bob, Second was Anna, third was Sandy. Everyone said that the clue hunt was a lot of fun, so we hope to have another in the spring! Date will be Announced.  

Kevin and Linda did an outstanding job of cooking the Steaks. Cargill provided the steaks again. They are all great - Thanks

 

Thanks and Congratulations Get Together

Saturday Sept. 27, 2008 there was a congratulation get together for Michael Landkamer our new National Vice Commander, he was accompanied by his wife Patty Landkamer Unit 84 President.  Attended by members of all 4 branches of The American Legion family, Post Commander Ed Cerny thanked Mike for his dedication to The American Legion and stated that he was sure Mike would do an excellent job in his new position. Mike's brother Jerry Landkamer Alternate National Executive Committeeman from Nebraska presented Mike with an Admiralship in the great Navy of Nebraska. Mike showed videos of his brothers nomination speech and what he learned in his public relations class in Indianapolis, he brought us up to date on membership and the news from Capitol Hill.

 
   
Landkamer Elected to National Vice Commander  

Michael J. Landkamer
National Vice Commander
The American Legion
2008-2009

At the national convention in Phoenix AZ. Our own Michael J Landkamer was elected National Vice Commander of the American Legion He will be covering the Midwest area consisting of North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, and Minnesota. He left after Labor day for orientation at national headquarters in Indianapolis Indiana from there he will go to Washington DC. and will be on the Hill on 9-11 to present the American Legion's request to a joint session of the House and Senate Committees on Veterans Affairs. Congratulations Mikie we are all proud of you and know you will do a great job this coming year.

 
Post 84 raised $4270.77 for the Legacy Scholarship Fund  
The grand total of all the Legacy donations was more then $ 530,000.00.

Way to go Legion Riders !!

 
Kearney Department Convention News  
Michael Landkamer received a pin from the Ladies Auxiliary for recruiting  new senior members

District 7 won for the most pop tabs

SAL Squadron 84 received a certificate for the highest percentage of increase of membership and recognition for their Consolidated Report Forms.  Certificates on Sons Page

Columbus Squadron member David Kamenske is the new East Area Vice Commander. He joined the SAL as his  father served in the Army Air Corp during World War II. Dave is presently the Adjutant for Squadron 84 Columbus, NE, a member of the ALR (American Legion Riders) serving as the Historian for the Chapter, a proud member of the Post 84 Honor Guard, and Web master of the Post 84 web site.

 
Auxiliary Unit has Elections  
Jun 2 the Auxiliary held elections for new officers for the coming year. Election results are as fallows: President - Patty Landkamer, Vice President - Micky Behlen, Secretary - Marie Klug, Treasure - Ardes Sims, Chaplin -  Dorothy O'Kane, and Historian - Marlene Dion  
Michael Peterson Live In Concert  

Michael Peterson gave a concert, for the Legacy Fund, here at the Columbus High, on May 21st. It was a great show and donation were very generous. Thanks to all that came and gave generously to the Legacy Fund.

     For more info on Michael Peterson and The legacy Fund

 
 

The MP Team at one of the Organization Meetings                       Concert Day at Post 84

 
National American Legion commander in Valparaiso  

Monday April 21st, 2008 The American Legions' National Commander Marty Conatser was in Valparaiso, NE. for a dinner at the Valparaiso American Legion Post. He talked about the issues that the Legion is addressing, what the Legion is and what we as members can do. We had a great dinner also. Thanks Post 371 Valparaiso for hosting. Our post was represented by all four branches of the Legion Family.

      Thanks Marty for your work

 
Legion Riders make visit to Norfolk Vets Home  
Apr 6, 12 of the Post 84 Legion Riders traveled to the vets home in Norfolk to help serve dinner to the vets in residence. The residence have many stories to tell, so is you have time stop by for a visit. More on this story and pictures will be posted on the Riders page soon.   
Happy Birthday Post 84 of The American Legion  
Mar 16, 2008 was the Hartman Post 84 Birthday party. Cake and table decorations were supplied by the ladies auxiliary. Dignitary included (pic. 2 left to right) Michael Landkamer, Art Gersib & Shirley, Dave Bruckner, Commander Ed Cerny & wife Sherry. Mickey Behlen, Larry Adams & wife. Special speaker was a Pearl Harbor survivor .Art Gersib. Don Rullo was awarded legionnaire of the year. Loretta Dixon not present but was awarded Volunteer of the year. Dave Oppliger was awarded lift time membership. A special thanks to the Boy Scouts for serving everyone a great meal.  
   
More info & pictures on Legion page  
District 7 Joint Convention was held at Post 84  
March 9, 2008 Hartman Post 84 hosted District 7 Convention for the Legion and Auxiliary. Dignitary in attendance Ed Cerny, Joe Osthosf. Arnie Stuthman, Dave Bruckner, John Lavicky, Lois Jean Hartmann, Jacki O'Neill, Mary Ann Otte, Kay Hartmann, and Mickey Behlen. 14 year old Amber Booze the Dist 7 junior oratorical winner from prague junior high spoke on impeachment.

More info in Legion, Auxiliary, Honor Guard Pages

 
ALR attend funeral of a fallen hero  

 

March 1, 2008 ALR members in flag Line at funeral of

SMSgt Bob Chadwick, 52, ANG, Madison, NE

Click the Rider page for more info and pictures.

 
Honor Guard Awards Night  

Friday Night January 25, 2008 the Honor Guard put on it awards night. Awards were given to four local businesses, for their support of honor guard. Hartman Post 84 Commander. Master of ceremonies was Michael Landkamer -Sargent of the Honor Guard.   Click the Honor Guard page for more info and pictures.

  Explanation of the POW/MIA table

 

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