Post 194 July 2025 Newsletter
- Post 194
- Jun 30, 2025
- 4 min read
From the Commander
Greetings Everyone,
I hope everyone enjoyed a happy and healthy July 4th weekend!
A huge thank you to all of those who came out to volunteer during the Red, Rhythm
and Boom celebration. It was a tremendous success and will greatly benefit the
post.
I hope everyone who was able to attend the FC Cincinnati Salute to Service game
had as awesome time as our family. It was an incredible experience and an exciting
game. Hope to see you at the next one.
Congratulations again to this year's scholarship award winners.
Julia Abbott $1500.00
Branden Dunn $1500.00
Ryan Davis $1000.00
Olivia Thomas $1000.00
Eric Baseman $1000.00
Thank you to those who were able to attend the meeting and speak with us in person
about how this scholarship will help meet your educational needs.
Thank you to our guest speaker, Jaimie Kuhlman from the Cincinnati VA Medical Center– Discussed fall / trip prevention and advanced health directives. Left copies of advanced directive templates. Also discussed the differences between health care power of attorney and financial power of attorney and living wills.
A lot is going on over the next few months. Keep your eyes peeled for details on
Music in Mason every Friday and all the other upcoming events.
Our post will once again be represented in the 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:
▪ Nikolas Fitch - Army, Global War on Terrorism
▪ Jerome Walling - Air Force, Vietnam
2026 Legionnaire Memberships
July will begin the early bird renewals for 2026. As soon as we receive the cards from
National later this month, we will begin processing those memberships.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or issues concerning your post
membership.
Brian Harper
513-282-9010
From the Second Vice
No Report
We are also taking ideas for the theme of this year's Commander's Dinner, which will
be held in November.
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
We continue to get new members and I once again want to welcome them to our
Unit. I hope to see you at our meetings which are on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at
6:30 pm.
Thanks to everyone who helped with Red, Rhythm and Boom this year and to those
who have helped on Friday nights.
We will be starting our new membership year soon. Our dues will 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 should have our 2026 cards by the end of July and will start
collecting dues at that time.
VA FOOD PANTRY
Our Cincinnati VA food pantry can also use our help. Here are a few ideas, however
ALL non-perishable items are appreciated.
Peanut Butter, canned goods such as vegetables, fruits, soups, stews, tuna, beans.
Also Cereal, rice, pasta, snacks, mac n cheese, nuts, and jerky. You can drop these
items off at the post and put my name on them and I will get them delivered.
We are still collecting items for the Cincinnati VA. You can drop the items off at the
Post and put my name on them. Here is a list of items we are still collecting for the
Cincinnati VA Hospital.
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.
Take care and stay well,
Marsha.
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 July 1830 hrs - Auxiliary Meeting, No meeting this month
^ 11 July 1700 hrs - Music in Mason, Mason downtown plaza
^ 12 July 0800 hrs - SAL Breakfast, Post 194 Hall
^ 16 July 1900 hrs - SAL Meeting, Post 194 Hall
^ 18 July 1700 hrs - Music in Mason, Mason downtown plaza
^ 25 July 1700 hrs - Music in Mason, Mason downtown plaza
^ 06 Aug 1900 hrs - Regular Legion Meeting, Post 194 Hall
^ 09 Aug 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
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