Post 194 August 2025 Newsletter
- Post 194
- Jul 31, 2025
- 4 min read
From the Commander
Greetings Everyone,
I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the summer winding down!
I apologize for the delay in sending this out. A little shoulder surgery has kept me at bay for a few days. All is well, and I'll be seeing everyone soon.
We are looking for a few Veterans to share some of their stories. If you are interested in speaking to some cub scouts and high school students, please email or phone and I will put you on the list of volunteers. I really appreciate any help you can provide. This is a special project for them and will be a huge success with your participation.
A lot is going on over the next few months. Keep your eyes peeled for details on all the other upcoming events.
Our post will once again be represented in McMaster's Golf Outing this September. This year, the post is sponsoring a hole in honor of our good friend Boomer! Good luck to those participating!
Respectfully,
Patrick Strausbaugh
513-348-8321
From the First Vice
Welcome to our newest member:
Michael Kelley, Army-Gulf War
Robert Ahlum, Marines-Vietnam
Christopher Vitale, Navy-Vietnam
Honorary Members
Cpl Edwin C Martin, Army - Korea
LCpl Noah Lippeatt - Marines - War on Terrorism
2026 Legionnaire Memberships
Renewals are currently being processed, and everyone should be receiving updated cards by the end of next month
Our goal is 65% by Veterans Day. Currently, we are only about halfway there
Just a reminder, membership and door cards expire at the end of the year
We strongly encourage creating an account at Mylegion.org
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or issues concerning your post membership.
Brian Harper
513-282-9010
From the Second Vice
Gearing up for the Heritage Day parade and Veterans Day cerermony
We are also taking ideas for the theme of this year's Commander's Dinner, which will be held November 8th. Time yet to be determined
Del Hall
513-266-2140
Finance Report
Our finance report now contains a more detailed accounting of our income and expenses. The Statement of Activity report comes straight out of Quickbooks.
Mark Haake
513-460-4142
From The Auxiliary Unit 194
Thank you to our Auxiliary for their $300 donation for the Veterans Day appreciation
lunch purchased at a discount for 60 veterans through
Our meetings are on the 2 nd Wednesday of the month. Our meetings will start at
6:30 PM.
We have started our new membership year. Our dues are still be $38 for senior
members and $7 for our junior members. (Under 18 years old in the 2025-2026 dues
year). If they do not meet this time frame, they are considered Senior members. We
have our 2026 cards and are collecting dues. You can make checks payable to
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 194. They can be dropped off at the post, make sure to
put them in an envelope marked Auxiliary Dues, or mailed to Joe Barr Auxiliary Unit
194, PO Box 424, Mason, OH 45040. Your dues can also be paid online at
/www.alaforveterans.org/Members. Dues can be paid online at any time.
As a reminder we will be having our fall garage sale on October 18 th . You can drop
items off at the Post starting on October 16, 17 th .
Here is an updated list of wish list items we are still collecting for the Cincinnati VA Hospital.
Personal items
Men and Women’s Deodorant Combs Men’s and Women
Toe-Large Nail clippers Hairbrushes
Small nail clippers Men’s and Women’s Socks
Denture adhesive Men’s Razors
Efferdent Tablets Chap Sticks
Shaving Cream Women’s Bath Sponges
Soap (Irish Spring 2 to a pack)
Women underwear 5-12
Women’s Sports Bras Adult fleece blankets
Snacks
Peanut Butter Crackers(white/orange)
Kellogg’s Protein Meal Bars Juice Boxes-Orange, Grape, Apple, Fruit
Punch (No Pouches)
Little Debbie Snacks
Quaker Yogurt Bars
Cookies—Snack Pack size Chips, Pretzels, Cheese Its-Snack Pack Size
As a reminder check the expiration dates before you purchase items. You can
drop any donations off at the Post and put my name on them and I will get them
to the VA.
There is a laundry basket that you can put the items in at the Post.
Canteen 194
A Great Team effort between the Regular members, auxiliary, and Sons was formed to purchase new tables for the hall. This will enhance the experience for those using the space. The old tables will be sold at the Auxiliary garage sale to help recoup some of the cost.
09 August 0800 hrs - SAL Breakfast, Post 194 Hall
13 August 1830 hrs - Auxiliary Meeting
20 August 1900 hrs - SAL Meeting, Post 194 Hall
03 September 1900 hrs - Regular Legion Meeting, Post 194 Hall
10 September 1830 hrs - Auxiliary Meeting
13 September 0800 hrs - SAL Breakfast, Post 194 Hall
Please email Kevin Shew and let him know if and when you are available to help work the booths
Final Call to Submit Works for 2025 Ohio Veterans Art Exhibition
The deadline to submit art pieces for the 2025 Ohio Veterans Art Exhibition is fast approaching.
The Ohio Department of Veterans Services, through its ongoing partnership with the Ohio Arts Council, will display the exhibition in downtown Columbus this fall, but artists need to submit all works for consideration no later than 5 p.m. on Sept. 1. Those submissions can be done online at artcall.org.
Ohio’s active duty and veteran artists are invited to showcase their artistic talents for this wide-ranging and public event, which will be viewable in the first-floor lobby of the Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts.
Exhibition dates: October 21 - December 6.
Ohio Veterans Art Exhibition 2025
While space is limited for this exhibition, we welcome all suitable mediums, including 3-dimensional pieces. We also welcome entries from veteran artists of varying backgrounds and levels of expertise. (Note: Keep in mind that your artwork does not necessarily need to depict aspects of military service.)
Our expert juror, Air Force resident and accomplished artist Daniel King of Lancaster, Ohio, will review all submissions and give them careful consideration.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
You must be ...
Living in Ohio
A current U.S. military member or veteran
Why is veteran art so important? This video may provide some insight.
For more submission guidelines, and to submit your artwork, visit https://ohioveteransartexhibition2025.artcall.org/.
You can email us at contactus@dvs.ohio.gov or call 614-752-8941 with any further questions..
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