LEGION     EVENTS

     
 

Courtesy of   PATRICK  NELLIGAN,  GERALD  CHAMBERLAND




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I would  like to say thank you to all the Members of our Legion family
who helped make this a very memorable year  and  have come out and
had fun at or helped with our functions. We couldn't have had so many smiles
if it weren't for all of your  dedication  and  willingness  to have fun!
You all are the best!! Here's to a future of Smiles and Happiness in the new year to come!!!
 Thank you and Happy New Year to you all !!!  
Russ Trudel Jr. Vice Post 2, Entertainment Director

 


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POST 2,  YEAR   2011   IN  PICTURES
Photos courtesy of Russ Trudel
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American Legion  campout
Bonfire 2011		 Bonfire 2011
 Bonfire 2011
Bonfire smiles
Dave and Linda, campout
 Bonfire friends		  
               
 
campout 
 Choir by the Bonfire		          
               
   
  Craft Fair
 Russ' mother Debi
at the Craft Fair
 Suzanne
 at her green thumb table
Janet Aux.
Craft fair
Daryl with crew member
building new fire pit
Fire pit building
volunteers		  
               
 
Russ singing DJ night  		  
 Brian singing, DJ nigh
Some Dancers DJ night 
Stephanie bartending 
Post 2 DJ night 
Dj Night, John and Jane		  
               
 
DJ night Post 2
DJ night smiles
 Legion Riders
being sworn in 2011
  
Ladies Auxiliary 2011
   
Ladies Auxiliary Officers 2011
  
Ladies Aux. Bake sale
  
               
   
Santa looks like Tim		  
Xmas party with
Santa Russ and Joe

Children's  Xmas party
 with Santa
Dale leading us in
RED SOLO CUP
Xmas party
Joe and Dee with
kids and Santa
Dale and Paulyne
serving breakfast		  
               
 
Shirt Designed for Halloween party by Russ Trudel		  

Halloween
Alien encounter
Halloween
in the Hall Post 2 		  
Halloween
in the hall post 2		  
DJ zombie Al in the hall Halloween Party 		  
Halloween in the Hall JV
  
               
 
Halloween in the hall
Props (2) 
  Halloween in the hall
Props		  

Halloween party
Guest
 
Halloween party
Guests 
 Halloween witch's Kitchen
Post 2 party in the hall
PIG-O-Lantern
Halloween party post 2		  
               
 
 Mayor Art Ward
POW-MIA ceremony 
 Post 2 officers 2011 (2)
 POW-MIA ceremony
 Post 2 officers 2011
 Sons Being sworn in
2011 
 
John Lasnier with a welcome smile at breakfast Post 2		  
               
               
               

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ANTHONY Jr.  SAVINO,  44 years young
 got promoted to Sgt Major in November 2011

The Savino family and all Bristol residents are proud of his accomplishment



 

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On Saturday, November 19th, 2011
The  new  bridge  on  route  72
was officially  named  after  honored  veteran

COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR ANTHONY V. SAVINO

The bridge on the route 72 extension,  which leads into Memorial Boulevard,
has officially been titled  "CMS Anthony V.  Savino, who passed away nearly four years ago.
The bridge carries the new route 72 extension over the river to align directly with Riverside Avenue.
About 60 friends and family members of Savino gathered on the grassy area that sits alongside the entrance
of the Route 72 extension. CMS Anthony V. Savino's widow, Dee, attended with her children Anthony Jr. and Cathy.
State Rep. Frank Nicastro  presented CMS Anthony V. Savino's widow,  Dee,   with a duplicate sign during the ceremony
for naming the Pequabuck River bridge. Bristol Mayor Arthur Ward said that Savino "affected everyone he came in contact with."


(Sitting) Francis Coluccia, 99, looks at photo of her nephew.
(L) Command Sgt. Maj. Anthony V. Savino's widow  Deanna,  daughter Cathy and son Anthony Jr.


Photos courtesy of Ben Jordan (photoi@msn.com)

 

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POST 2  MONTHLY   MEETING  on  November 09, 2011

Prior to the regular monthly meeting,
Mrs. Daphne Roberson addressed the members present about some
various insurance and/or V.A. benefits available to Senior Veterans.
Daphne R.  can be reached at  860-379-6700

 



Butch Paradis, Post 2 Finance Officer, presented Jerry Chamberland, Bristol Veterans Council Officer,
a check for  $293.00 to help purchase  FLAGS  for our Veterans' grave.


Click on any picures to enlarge !
                      

 

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Patrick  Nelligan
Wedding Ceremony in October 2011



Pictures submitted by  EDWARD  PELKY

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Sunbury  Family  Fundraiser
 
This past Saturday Post 2 hosted a statewide fundraiser for the Sunbury Family. 
For those that didn't know John Sunbury, he was a member of Southington's Post 72  SAL  Squadron. 
He was also the SAL  Detachment (State) Commander when he was tragically taken,
due to injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident, early this summer.  
He was a very-very good friend of Post 2. He visited Post 2 regularly.  
He was a great friend to all that new him, within our CT Legion family.
 
Our Post 2 Riders Director, Junior Past SAL Commander of Post 2
and Senior Vice SAL Detachment (State) Commander John Wright organized this event 
with the help of many of our Post 2 Legion Family members.   
This event raised $2,577.00, for Marge Sunbury and her children,
during this 4 hour event.  Marge is presently the District 1 Auxiliary President. 
A family certainly dedicated to the American Legion. 
 
A Special Thanks to all those who attended and contributed! 
To John Wright and all those that help organize this event, Great Job!!!!!
 
Chuck Woodin,  Commander
Seicheprey - Post 2   

 

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Re-dedication of Post 2 Pavilion
SEPTEMBER  3rd,  2011
 
We held a re-dedication ceremony last Saturday at 11:00am at our pavilion. 
The pavilion is named after the late Post 2's Richard William Anderson. 
He was a Past Post 2 Commander (1991 to 1993) and
Past Department Commander (1997 to 1998).
 
The American Legion Post 2 pavilion was initially dedicated to the memory of Mr. Richard William Anderson in 2000.
A brass plaque was made in his honor and placed on the upper portion of the pavilion. It has been said over the years
that the writing could not be read due to the size and the location. Mr. Francis Mullins suggested that we explore
the possibility of acquiring a larger sign. At the October 2010 monthly meeting, the membership agreed,
by a unanimous vote, to replace the sign with a larger one. Mrs. Anderson and family were present to unveil the new sign.

Click on pictures to enlarge ...

                        
(L) Mr. Chuck Woodin, Bristol Post 2 Commander
Mr. Francis Mullins, Past Post 2 Commander
Mr. John Lasnier, Post 2 Officer
Mr. Richard Anderson, Dept. National Executive Committee
Mr. Richard Anderson, Mr. Francis Mullins, Mr. Leonard Webster, Post 2 Chaplain
Mr. Richard Anderson, Mr. Francis Mullins, Mr. Chuck Woodin, Mr. Daniel Thurston

              
Some Post 2 members in attendance ...

    
Post 2 Riders
(L) Raymond & Rosemarie LaBossiere
 At the stove: Tim McLeod and John Wright (L)


    

 

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1951  June  2011

Henry Raymond presenting a Papal Certificate
to Adela and Rene Soto on their 60th wedding anniversary

    
Pictures submitted by  EDWARD  PELKY

 

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Monthly Meeting,   June 14, 2011
Installation of Post 2 Officers 2011-2012
Bristol A. Legion Scholarships, Certificate of Appreciation Awards
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Installation of Post 2 Officers 2011-2012

        
(L) Dave Connelly, Trustee Committee Member,
Scholars recipients :  (L) Michael Pasqualichio, Sarah Ziomek, Ashley LaPenta
(R) Chuck Woodin, Post 2 Commander

     
Certificate of Appreciation awarded to:
(L) Butch Paradis, Henry J. Raymond Jr. (absent), David Connelly 

 

On January 11, 2011 Gill Charbonneau (Website Editor) received a Certificate of Appreciation
from Charles E. Woodin Jr.  Seicheprey Post2 Commander
(L) Russ Trudel Jr Vice Commander
 Picture submitted by Patricia Mielniczuk


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VETERAN  SERVICES  AT  POST 2

The CT Department of Veterans' Affairs has begun a new Veterans' Service Program.
The service officer will provide general information and assistance to state's veterans.

Each month, on the Second Tuesday,  from  6:00pm to 7:00pm.
No appointment is needed to visit with Lori DiFillippi.
Lori can also be reached at 860+584+1728.

 

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POOL  TOURNAMENT,  FIRST SUNDAY EACH MONTH AT  1:00pm
INQUIRE BY CALLING THE POST AT  860+589+0088


SUNDAY  BREAKFAST,  SECOND  SUNDAY  EACH   MONTH,   8:00am  until  11:30am
Except July and August, will resume in September.


HORSE SHOES TOURNAMENT, EVERY WEDNESDAY, COME DOWN TO THE BAR AND SIGN UP.
DART LEAGUE TOURNAMENT REPLACES HORSE SHOES FROM SEPTEMBER THROUGH MARCH.


MONTHLY MEETING, SECOND TUESDAY AT  7:00pm, EACH MONTH  EXCEPT JULY AND AUGUST.


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