All,

       Things are moving along at rapid pace here at the Legion with a lot of things happening. Let's cover a few.

     As you all know, prices have been increasing at a rapid pace for all items across the board. For instance, the Legion utility bill has gone from $1400 to $2600 a month. All items used in our kitchen have increased although we are seeing a gradual lowering in those costs, but they will never be back to pre-covid prices. In addition, all our alcohol distributers have been passing on increases over the last year and 1/2 to us. Outside of a few individual items, we have maintained prices. We can no longer continue to do so and achieve the objectives that we want. We recognized this at the last quarter of the year, and I convened a Pricing Committee to advise the Executive Committee. This committee consisted of 2 Legion, 2 Auxiliary and 2 SAL. I was not a part of this committee, and neither was Jodi even though I am the Legion Commander and Jodi is Auxiliary President. This is because she manages the bar and I have day to day oversight. I felt that an independent committee would be better. We did provide the committee with a recommendation and data that supported our recommendation. A large part of the data and recommendation had to do with evening out our pricing as we had far too many anomalies in the old pricing. 

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   The Executive Committee approved the recommendation, and we changed the prices on Monday. The changes made, except for a few high-end liquors and some wines, are generally .50 cents or less. Most bottle beers remained at the same price and draft went up .25 cents. Some food went up, but all items remain $10 or below. None of us like to raise prices but I will say that we still provide the best value you can find given our local prices. 

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         The Danny Moore Gun Raffle has sold out for all seated tickets. We do have a few support tickets available if you would like to support us however these do not come with entry. 

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      As I just finished paying off one of my son's college loans, I fully realize how expensive it is. Of course, the legion is here to help!!! We are giving away four $1000 scholarships to family of our members. More information is available at the top of the page under "Legion Info/Scholarships". These can be used for trade schools also so please check them out!!! 

     Monday, 6 March is Post cleanup day. Please come and help us as we get the Post in tip top shape!!

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      We are just a month away from nominations for Officers for the Legion, SAL and Auxiliary. We have a critical vacancy at the Service Officer Position. New blood is always needed to keep us strong as are new ideas. Won't you come help us run the Post? Do not think that you have to be a long-time member, only from Brooklyn, or some other delineation. We need you!!

                     Thank you,

                                   Mark Young

                                   Commander

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