1st Vice Vantage : Membership Appreciation
Hello Post 43,
I would like to use this platform to talk about the good things our members are doing. If you would like to highlight your accomplishments or would like to highlight another member, please email me at Monica@Post43.org.
Huge congratulations to Post 43’s BJ Lange. He has been named Los Angeles City Council District 4 Veteran of the Year. BJ, I couldn’t think of anyone more deserving. You are a shining example of a veteran who lives his life in service to others.
https://www.youtube.com/live/7Bs1hLkntkA?si=3xzeVVle4BX9qVhX&t=2518
Members gathered on September 20th to attend the Veterans Day episode (S52 E35) of The Price is Right. It aired on Friday. If you have Paramount Plus, you can watch the full episode.
Several of us were bumped to another taping, which will air on December 14th. It was a long but fun day.
https://youtu.be/mzOZJCfwXzo?si=m9W-Fc6-yPw4aup-
What a great honor it was to host the promotion ceremony of USMC Major Alex Lim to Lieutenant Colonel on the Marine Corps birthday, and then immediately afterwards, officially welcome him as a new member of our Post. Afterwards, our incomparable Sergeant-At-Arms, Quinton Farina lead us into a formal celebration of the Marine Corps Birthday!
Delise Coleman was invited by LA Supervisor Hilda Solis to recite the VetPledge for the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors on November 7th. During the meeting, Council members were voting to try to work on passing an initiative to help veterans who are in prison maintain their VA disability compensation while incarcerated. They know that many incarcerated veterans are the breadwinners for their families and have dependents, so the income is crucial. They also plan to try and find a way for veterans to transition from incarceration with as many resources as possible to help them regain their independence.
Due to Tom Anderson’s many years of dedicated service to the veteran community on the local/state/national levels, he has been awarded with the following. Tom was invited to the awards ceremony, but not knowing he was an awardee, he attended an American Legion College weekend. Boy was he surprised when the Riverside government office asked him to stop by!
United States President’s Gold Volunteer Service Award
United States Congressional Certificate of Special Recognition
CA State Assembly Certificate of Recognition
CA State Senate Certificate of Recognition
CA State Senate MilVet Certificate of Recognition: Veteran Making a Difference
County of Riverside Certificate of Recognition
Finally, we will host a Thanksgiving Potluck on Thursday, November 23rd, from 1 PM to 9 PM.
Yours in service,
Monica Nichelson