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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. |
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National Commander's Visit to
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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
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| Legion giving rides to vote in November |
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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. |
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| 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
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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. |
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Landkamer Elected to National
Vice Commander |
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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. |
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| Post 84 raised
$4270.77 for the Legacy Scholarship Fund |
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total of all the Legacy donations was more then $ 530,000.00.
Way to go Legion
Riders !! |
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Kearney Department Convention
News |
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| Michael Landkamer received a pin
from the Ladies Auxiliary for recruiting new senior members District 7 won for the most pop
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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. |
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Auxiliary Unit has Elections |
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| 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 |
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Michael Peterson Live In Concert |
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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
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The MP Team at one of the Organization Meetings
Concert Day at Post 84 |
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National American Legion
commander in Valparaiso |
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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 |
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Legion Riders make visit to Norfolk Vets Home |
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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. |
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Happy Birthday Post 84 of The American Legion |
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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. |
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More
info & pictures on Legion page |
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District 7 Joint Convention was held at Post 84 |
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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.
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info in Legion, Auxiliary,
Honor Guard Pages |
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ALR attend funeral of a fallen hero |
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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.
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Honor Guard
Awards Night |
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 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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