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5575 Legionnaire Drive, PO Box 1131, Cicero, NY 13039     (315) 699-0786 contact us by email: member@ciceropost.com
      for items for the newsletter: newsletter@ciceropost.com   about this site: hank@ciceropost.com

Due to high printing and mailing costs, there will no longer be a monthly mailed newsletter delivered by USPS. You can continue to receive your newsletter monthly by email. We will be mailing printed copies only quarterly, for the future, however, printed copies will be available at the Post each month. If you know someone that has email but receives their Legion Newsletter by SNAIL MAIL … PLEASE ask them to send their email member@ciceropost.com or drop it off at the Bar. Please be sure to include your name in the email.

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AudleyJohn J. Ciafaratta
John J. Cifaratta, 77, of North Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 18, 2012. He was the son of the late John J. and Margaret May Cifaratta and brother of the late Charles and Michael Cifaratta. Mr. Cifaratta graduated from Valley High School and attended Alfred University. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Navy as ship's electrician aboard the Naval Destroyer, USS Dortch. A favorite memory was his three crossings of the equator. He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion, and took part in other community organizations throughout his life. In 1989, Mr. Cifaratta retired, after 36 years of service, from the U.S. Postal Service as manager of plant maintenance. He enjoyed traveling and cooking favorite family recipes, and he cherished moments with his grandchildren. John quietly taught by example and was respected and admired by those around him. He will be fondly remembered for his wisdom, strong work ethic, and unconditional love and support. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, the former Anna M. Dudli; three children, Michael (Susan) Cifaratta, William (Larie) Cifaratta and Susan (Charles) Conklin; eight grandchildren, Ashley, Kathryn, Katrina, John, Matthew, Elise, Robert and Nicole; and several nieces and nephews.
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Wine Tour 2011
Halloween

Group 1            Group 2          Group 3   Please note that these are large files and will take a while to download.

2011-2012 Officers for American Legion Post 787


Legion SAL   Auxiliary   Riders  
Commander Pat Kearney Commander Bill Bell, Sr. President Laureen Goettel          President Fred Stone
First Vice     Fred Stone First Vice Charlie Jackson First Vice Jayne Fust Vice President Bruce Dauer
Second Vice Sam Solitto Second Vice Ed Squires Second Vice    Delores Smith Secretary Maureen McNamara
Third Vice Mark Adams Third Vice Bill Bell, Jr. Secretary Lori Squires Treasurer Chad Waybright
Adjutant Doug Herrmann    Adjutant Todd Irving Treasurer Janice Fox Sgt at Arms Ned Barnes
Finance Officer Glenn Russell Treasurer Lyle "Buzz" Porter    Chaplain Marty Acquavia Chaplain Maureen McNamara
Sevice Officer Lee Hunter Historian Open Sgt At Arms Evie Yanchik Historian Rick Nelson
Sgt at Arms Les Smith Chaplain Rich Cohen Historian Sandy Crain Photographer Donna Roskopf
Historian Frank Puettner Sgt at Arms Don Divaul      
Chaplain Glenn Sotherden          
Trustee Brian Sanford                  
Trustee Sam Serrano                  
Trustee Bill Townsend              
Legion Question   SAL Question   Auxiliary Question   ALR Question  
 
The="http://www.usflag.org/flagetiquette.html"> Flag Code suggests that, "when a flag has served its useful purpose, it should be destroyed, preferably by burning." For individual citizens, this should be done discreetly so the act of destruction is not perceived as a protest or desecration. American Legion Post 787 conduct a semi-annual Disposal of Unserviceable Flag Ceremony. This ceremony creates a particularly dignified and solemn occasion for the retirement of unserviceable flags. Drop your old, tattered or unserviceable flags in the barrel at the front bar entrance of the Post any time of the year. This service and the ceremonies are open to the community
Membership Goal for 2012 is 614
454 paid up to date


Doug Herrmann is in the Upstate University Hospital recovering from a serious automobile accident last Friday. He is doing some better but could use our thoughts and prayers. You may send cards to:
Doug Herrmann
6th Floor ICU - Room 24
c/o Upstate University Hospital
750 E. Adams St.
Syracuse, NY 13210
Since Doug is in Intensive Care he is not able to have visitors

We will notify the membership when that changes. For the short term, Brian Sanford will be filling is as Adjutant and Membership Chairman. We are working thru the details so everything will take longer than normal. Thanks for your patience. Again - we wish Doug well. Get better soon - you have a job waiting for you!!

Doug Herrmann

Adjutant and Membership Chairman
The Junior Shooting Program is a 3 part program combining Basic Marksmanship, Qualification Awards and Air Rifle Competition. Thousands of young male & female junior shooters have participated with a perfect safety record. Participants are under 18 and handicapped youth are encouraged to participate. Learn more on the web here. Pictures here...
Community Service

The Great New York State Fair was a HUGE success. Records were set almost daily. Our booth was manned at all times and very professionally done. Our in stock position was excellent as we sold over 100 hats, over 250 t-shirts, and over 300 pins! I would like to thank Fred Stone, Rich Carpenter, Jude Wentworth, Russ Gentte, Laurie and Kevin Coon, Al & Evie, Bob Longmuir, Taylor Barrington, Sam Solitto, Pat Kearney, Mary Burgen, Linda Jackson, Dave & Rose Plato and Todd Irving. Special thanks go to Gene Pierson for an AWESOME Armament Display. Also special thanks to Dave Keegan for being the Right Hand Man all during the Fair. And Special Recognition goes to Heidi Heidenreich and the Grange for making Veterans Day at the Fair so special. Pans of Roast Beef for the Military Tent Staff were enjoyed by all. Most of all, SPECIAL THANK YOU’s to the 174th Fighter Wing for allowing us the space in the Tent with no cost to the Post. Gross revenue from booth sales totaled over $5,500.00. Pennies for Postage donation jar was $154. 52. Truly Amazing! Thank You on behalf of the Community Service Committee
Mark Adams
Community Service Chairman


We would also like to have more pages of pictures from present and past events, members, officers, anything you might have that you want to share. You can email to hank@ciceropost.com or, if you don't have digital, leave the materials at the post. I'll scan them in and return them the same way.
Describing a Veteran
Bet this never makes the newsWhen a soldier comes home he finds it hard...
An American Soldier
If you would like your local business or organization's events advertised here, for free, just contact hank@ciceropost.com. I can tie in, within reason, gif, jpeg and flash movies from an existing. If you don't have an existing ad, just send me copy and/or graphics and I'll put one together for you in either Photoshop or Flash. We get a couple of thousand hits a day here and a lot of them are local.

American Legion Corps of Cadets meets at our Post every Tuesday from 6 - 8 PM and 6 - 9 PM during summer months.

The Corps of Cadets is a  leadership program for young adults 10-17.
Soldiers, volunteers and parents work closely with each cadet teaching them
Leadership skills - - Life skills - - Drug avoidance strategies
Responsibility - - The Cadet Creed and Code of Conduct
Military history - - Self discipline - - Dedication.
For more information, click here.

Patriot Guard Riders is an organization of people to support and show respect to the United States Military Member. In this members of the PGR stand firm in flag lines and escorts for fallen soldiers. Also stand flag lines to welcome those returning home from current combat duties overseas. The PRG is not entirely folks with motorcycles. The only real requirement is to have the heart to support our men and women in the Armed Services. Please look at both these websites, National and New York State. If you want to help Support our brave military folks please register with both sites. They are both totally FREE… In turn you will get notifications from only the NYS PGR Regional or State Road Captains of what is coming up in your region. PGR National or .. PGR is not affiliated wit Post 787 or American Legion Riders Post 787














Upcoming Events and Meetings

January 2012

Feb 2012

Every 2nd and 4th Saturday Nights - 8 PM - ‘til = ?  Karaoke with Tom and Val
Gary Bourdon “DJ Extraordinaire” plays for your enjoyment 3rd Saturday

Legion Riders 787 Events

Denotes Flag Days, not always a Post event.

Download pdf of schedule-last update: 1/19/12

Every Tue 6:00 PM Cadets Meeting and Drill  
Jan 24 Tue 7:30 PM SAL Meeting  
Feb 5 Sun 6 PM til ? Super Bowl Party  
Feb 7 Tue 7:00 PM Auxiliary Meeting  
Feb 7 Tue 7:00 PM Riders Meeting  
Feb 11 Sat 1 PM Meat Raffle  
Feb 11 Sat 7 PM Sweetheart Dinner/Dance  
Feb 12 Sun   Lincoln's Birthday
Feb 12 Sun 1 PM 5th District Meeting  
Feb 18 Sat 8 AM Air Rifle Tournament  
Feb 21 Thu 7:00 PM General Membership Meeting  
Feb 22 Wen Noon-5 PM Ash Wednesday - Fish Sandwich  
Feb 25 Sat 11 AM Winter Horseshoe Tournament  
Feb 28 Tue 7:30 PM SAL Meeting  
Mar 6 Tue 7:00 PM Auxiliary Meeting  
Mar 10 Sat 1-5 PM Corned Beef, Ham & Cabbage Dinner  
Mar 10 Sat 1 PM Meat Raffle  
Mar 13 Tue 7:00 PM Riders Meeting  
Mar 20 Thu 7:00 PM General Membership Meeting  
Mar 24 Tue 7:30 PM SAL Meeting  
Mar 31 Sat 1 PM Ham Raffle  
Mar 31 Sat 1-5 PM Pot Roast Dinner  
Apr 3 Tue 7:00 PM Auxiliary Meeting  
Apr 8 Sun 8-11 AM Easter Breakfast(Social Quarters Closed)
Apr 10 Tue 7:00 PM Riders Meeting  
Apr 17 Thu 7:00 PM General Membership Meeting  
Apr 24 Tue 7:30 PM SAL Meeting  
May 1 Tue 7:00 PM Auxiliary Meeting  
May 6 Sun   National Day of Prayer
May 8 Tue 7:00 PM Riders Meeting  
May 13 Sun   Mother's Day
May 15 Thu 7:00 PM General Membership Meeting  
May 15 Thu   Peace Officer's Memorial Day (half staff)
May 19 Sat TBA Armed Forces Recognition Day
May 22 Tue 7:30 PM SAL Meeting  
May 30 Sun 1 PM Meat Raffle  
May 30 Sun 1-5 PM Beef Stew Dinner  
May 28 Mon 9 AM Memorial Day Parade
May 28 Mon 11 AM-2 PM Memorial Day Open House
Jun 3 Sun 6 PM Installation Dinner  
Jun 5 Tue 7:00 PM Auxiliary Meeting  
Jun 12 Tue 7:00 PM Riders Meeting  
Jun 14 Thu 5 PM Flag Day Observance
Jun 17 Sun   Father's Day
Jun 17 Sun   Army's Bithday
Jun 19 Thu 7:00 PM General Membership Meeting  
Jun 26 Tue 7:30 PM SAL Meeting  
Jun 30 Sat 10-5 PM Clam Fest  
Aug 4 Sat   Coast Guard's Birthday
Aug 12 Sun 1-5 PM Chicken BBQ  
Aug 19 Sun TBA Annual Family Picnic  
Sep 11 Tue All Day Patriot's Day
Sep 18 Tue   Air Force's Birthday

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