Eagle Scout Ceremony - Brian Dobkowski
On Sunday March 23, 2014 at 1:00 p.m., Post members, Josepht T. Ambrosino (Sergeant At Arms) and Robert Dishman attended the Eagle Scout Ceremony for Eagle Scout, Brian Dobkowski at the Merrick Golf Course Clubhouse, Banquet Hall, Clubhouse Road, Merrick.
1 "Brian Dobkowksi's Eagle Project was the planning, organizing and managing the refurbishment of the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church's Parish Center building. In order to raise money to fund the project, Brian held a bake sale at the church on the weekend of August 11th and 12th, 2012. Fellow scouts, family, and friends contributed the baked goods and also aided in the event, which in the end successfully raised over $1,300. Brian additionally went around asking local businesses for help, and these institutions generously donated to both the bake sale and the actual Eagle Project.
No commentsEyeglasses for Veterans
Note: The following letter was dated March 5, 2014, from Licensed Optician, Ella Krugolets to Post Commander, Kenneth J. Braun.
Ella's Vision Optical
108 West Park Avenue
Long Beach, NY 11561
Tel. 516-255-7223
Dear Mr. Kenneth J. Braun,
My Name is Ella Krugolets. I'm a former Optician from Northport VA Medical Center. During my time at the hospital, it was my pleasure meeting many good people and listening to their stories both happy and sad. The experience was humbling.
Community Read Aloud Day
Note 1: The following letter was addressed to Post Member, Barbara Byrne, from the Lakeside Elementary School officials for her participation in the above event.
Dear Lakeside Friend,
On behalf of the children and staff of the Norman J. Levy/Lakeside School, we would like to thank you for participating in our Site-Based Team's Annual Community Read Aloud Day on January 17, 2014. Our student's greatly enjoyed your visit.
American Legion, Merrick Post No. 1282, Ad in the Celebration of 75 years of Merrick Life
Merrick Post No. 1282, American Legion would like to congratulate and salute Merrick Life's 75th year of service to the Merrick Community in the Merrick Herald Life pubilication. A special thanks goes out to former Merrick Life publisher, Linda Toscano and Merrick Life editor, Paul Laursen and their staff. Another special thanks goes out to senior editor of Merrick Herald Life, Scott Briton. Thanks to you all for being their for us. See the following pdf.
Page 44 of 49