35 Legion Parkway
West Seneca
New York 14224
U.S.A.
(716) 675-7613
Fax: (716) 675-0365
2017
West Seneca
Chamber of Commerce
Community Service Organization of the Year
American Legion
Post 735
American Legion Post 735
Newsletter
Post 735 Newsletter
September 2026
Volume 26 Issue 09
Commander:
Daniel Lagoda
Chaplain:
Tom Potoczak 716-713-3485 Service Officer:
Tony Drzyzga 716-697-9084
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for printable PDF File
Fish Fry dinners are back on Friday Night! Join your host, Tony’s Catering for a delicious dinner. 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Commander's Message
Commander Lagoda reports:
I hope everyone has had a great summer. It was a busy summer at the Post and the Fall will be just as busy with different activities and events.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks on our country. Do you remember where you were that day? I would say most of us do. On Friday September 11th at 8:30AM there will be a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at the Union Fire Company on Union Road. I encourage everyone to attend this ceremony.
The Town of West Seneca and the Civic & Patriotic Commission, will be hosting America’s 250th Celebration as well as West Seneca’s 175th anniversary on Saturday September 12th, 12:00PM–5:00PM in front of Town Hall. The West Seneca Joint Veterans Committee will have a table at the event. Food, vendors and a car show will be on site to enjoy.
Thank you to all the members and families who donated blood at our blood drive. With your donation, Connect Life collected 12 units of blood which will help save the lives of 36 people.
The Thursday BBQ’s continue to be a great hit. To keep this going every week, we need more volunteers. The sign–up sheet is behind the bar and if you are interested with helping but not sure what do, reach out to me or a member who has worked the BBQ before. We will show you what to do.
The West Seneca Joint Veterans Committee will once again offer the Honor a Veteran – Buy a Brick Program for 2026–27. Brick orders will be accepted until January 15, 2027 and the bricks will be placed in the Walkway of Freedom complex in May 2027. Applications are found on their website, www.wsvets.org or on the podium near the bar.
This month the Post dinner will be held on Monday September 28th, 4:00PM-6:00PM. Dinner will be lasagna and comes with salad, bread and butter. Sign up for the dinner by September 24th and the cost is still $10 eat in or $12 take out.
Upcoming events:
September 1st Color Guard Meeting 7:35PM
September 2nd Auxiliary Meeting 7:00PM
September 8th General Meeting 7:35PM
September 11th Remembrance Ceremony 8:30AM
September 12th America 250th Celebration 12:00PM–5:00PM
September 21st SAL Meeting 7:35PM
September 22nd Work Detail 8:30AM
September 24th BOD Meeting 7:35PM
September 28th Post Dinner 4:00PM–6:00PM
Shuffleboard is back! It will start up again October 5th and 26th starting at 7:00PM.
Sunday, October 18th will be the membership early bird party. The event will start at 4:00PM with a Buffalo Bills football game starting at 4:30PM. Pay your dues prior to October 1st to become an early bird.
There is some great news to pass along. Our own Post members, John Acevedo, is the new Veteran Administration Voluntary Service Officer (VAVS) for the County and Nick Dipota is our new Legion Historian. Thank you, gentleman, for volunteering for these positions.
The monthly Post work details start back up on September 22nd at 9:00AM, coffee and donuts 8:30AM–9:00AM.
Save the dates. There are many events planned for the remainder of the year so mark these on your calendar. More events may be added so check your emails and attend the meetings to get the most up to date information.
October 18th Early Bird Party
October 14th Boy Scouts Haunted House
October 30th Post Halloween Party
November 7th SON’s Steak Roast
November 11th Veterans Day
November 15th Post Soup Cook–Off
November 22nd Post Thanksgiving Dinner
December 6th Kids Christmas Party
December 7th Pearl Harbor Day
January 10th Chili Cook–Off (tentative)
Tony’s Catering continues to serve food on Fridays, so stop in for a great dinner and good times. Dinners will be served from 4:00PM–7:00PM with the last order taken at 6:45PM.
Remember to wear your R.E.D. shirt on Fridays to support everyone who is deployed.
The Post offers live music every Saturday from 7:00PM–10:00PM. The band listings are found in the newsletter under the 2nd Vice report.
Come in and support your Post. Volunteers are always welcome and needed. Have a great month and stay safe.
Sick Call & Relief
Chaplain Tom Potoczak reports:
God bless our veterans and active military, especially those involved in the Middle East.
1st Vice Commander PC
Lou Pawlowski reports:
The membership renewals are coming in at a very good pace. As of now we have 170 members signed up. To the rest of the membership, try to pay your Legion dues to take advantage of our “Early Bird” sign–up for the party in October.
Go Bills!
2nd Vice-Commander
Jerry Johnson reports:
MUSIC
September 8th : Dave Adrian 2:00pm – 5:00pm
September 12th : GD Rose 7:00pm – 10:00pm
September 19th : Buffalo Rhythm Rockers 7:00pm – 10:00pm
September 26th : DJ Don – Karaoke 7:00pm – 10:00pm
S.A.L.
Commander Bob Saar reports:
We do finally have the membership cards for the new year. They are due now and they're $20. Sorry for anyone that had to wait a little bit. National was late getting the cards out. We still have a few more weeks of barbecue Thursdays, so come out and enjoy. We will be starting shuffleboard in approximately another month.
Auxiliary President
Liz Kuciel reports:
No Report This Month
Board of Directors
Dennis Kessler reports:
Would like to welcome Julie Roman back as a fill–in bartender. Julie will be replacing Bob. We would like to thank Bob for his time at the Post and wish him well in his next endeavors.
Military tables for the bar room. We are going to keep the existing tables and we’re going to have some Military decals put on by a professional company. Can’t wait to see them. They’re going to look so sharp.
Upcoming events and there are many that are planned. The Commander will put in all the dates and what we’re proposing to do for October and November. We’re working on getting a New Year’s Eve party together, dinner and then music afterwards. We’re just working out all the fine details. More to come in the next new letter.
The early bird party will be on October 18th. It's going to be an afternoon game so the specials will start at 4:00PM until to the end of the game, the game starts at 4:25PM. You must be an early bird to partake in the drink specials and the food.
You must have a Legion card. Must be a 2027 card with the early bird stamped on it, so please get your dues in. There will be no food or specials other than buckets for regular members who are not attending the early bird party.
September work detail will be the 4th Tuesday of the month. Will start at 8:30AM with coffee donuts and rolls. Will work from 9:00 to noon. We’ll have a quick meeting to discuss what we’re going to do the next month.
The work detail is open to any Legion member. Please, stop by – Everyone is welcome.
GOD Bless Our Troops!
GOD Bless America!
Veterans Activities Chairman
Jerry Johnson reports:
No Report This Month
Color Guard Captain
Mark McMahon reports:
Color Guard Meeting on September 1st at 7:35PM
Legion Riders
Ron Kelly reports:
No Report This Month
IMPORTANT September 2026 DATES:
1st - Color Guard Meeting
2nd - Auxiliary Meeting
8th - General Meeting
21st - S.A.L. Meeting
24th - B.O.D. Meeting
NOTABLE MILITARY DATES:
Wednesday, September 2 V-J Day / World War II (1945)
Friday, September 11 9/11 Remembrance Day
Friday, September 11 Patriot Day
Thursday, September 17 Constitution Day
Friday, September 18 U.S. Air Force Day (established 1947)
Friday, September 18 POW/MIA Recognition Day
Friday, September 25 Gold Star Family Remembrance Day
Check the Calendar of Events for any special events coming up soon
Click here to view Calendar of Events
Visit www.wsvets.org for more veteran's news
Like us on Facebook - West Seneca Joint Veterans Committee
Serving West Seneca Veterans Since 1919
Post 735 is interested in your comments or suggestions.
If you have a suggestion or an idea that will help our Post serve its members better, we want to hear from you.
Contact American Legion Post 735 with your comments.
2017
West Seneca
Chamber of Commerce
Community Service Organization of the Year
American Legion
|
Chaplain:Tom Potoczak 716-713-3485 | Service Officer:Tony Drzyzga 716-697-9084 |
Click on Newsletter Icon
for printable PDF File
Fish Fry dinners are back on Friday Night! Join your host, Tony’s Catering for a delicious dinner. 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Commander's Message
Commander Lagoda reports:
I hope everyone has had a great summer. It was a busy summer at the Post and the Fall will be just as busy with different activities and events.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks on our country. Do you remember where you were that day? I would say most of us do. On Friday September 11th at 8:30AM there will be a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at the Union Fire Company on Union Road. I encourage everyone to attend this ceremony.
The Town of West Seneca and the Civic & Patriotic Commission, will be hosting America’s 250th Celebration as well as West Seneca’s 175th anniversary on Saturday September 12th, 12:00PM–5:00PM in front of Town Hall. The West Seneca Joint Veterans Committee will have a table at the event. Food, vendors and a car show will be on site to enjoy.
Thank you to all the members and families who donated blood at our blood drive. With your donation, Connect Life collected 12 units of blood which will help save the lives of 36 people.
The Thursday BBQ’s continue to be a great hit. To keep this going every week, we need more volunteers. The sign–up sheet is behind the bar and if you are interested with helping but not sure what do, reach out to me or a member who has worked the BBQ before. We will show you what to do.
The West Seneca Joint Veterans Committee will once again offer the Honor a Veteran – Buy a Brick Program for 2026–27. Brick orders will be accepted until January 15, 2027 and the bricks will be placed in the Walkway of Freedom complex in May 2027. Applications are found on their website, www.wsvets.org or on the podium near the bar.
This month the Post dinner will be held on Monday September 28th, 4:00PM-6:00PM. Dinner will be lasagna and comes with salad, bread and butter. Sign up for the dinner by September 24th and the cost is still $10 eat in or $12 take out.
Upcoming events:
September 1st Color Guard Meeting 7:35PM
September 2nd Auxiliary Meeting 7:00PM
September 8th General Meeting 7:35PM
September 11th Remembrance Ceremony 8:30AM
September 12th America 250th Celebration 12:00PM–5:00PM
September 21st SAL Meeting 7:35PM
September 22nd Work Detail 8:30AM
September 24th BOD Meeting 7:35PM
September 28th Post Dinner 4:00PM–6:00PM
Shuffleboard is back! It will start up again October 5th and 26th starting at 7:00PM.
Sunday, October 18th will be the membership early bird party. The event will start at 4:00PM with a Buffalo Bills football game starting at 4:30PM. Pay your dues prior to October 1st to become an early bird.
There is some great news to pass along. Our own Post members, John Acevedo, is the new Veteran Administration Voluntary Service Officer (VAVS) for the County and Nick Dipota is our new Legion Historian. Thank you, gentleman, for volunteering for these positions.
The monthly Post work details start back up on September 22nd at 9:00AM, coffee and donuts 8:30AM–9:00AM.
Save the dates. There are many events planned for the remainder of the year so mark these on your calendar. More events may be added so check your emails and attend the meetings to get the most up to date information.
October 18th Early Bird Party
October 14th Boy Scouts Haunted House
October 30th Post Halloween Party
November 7th SON’s Steak Roast
November 11th Veterans Day
November 15th Post Soup Cook–Off
November 22nd Post Thanksgiving Dinner
December 6th Kids Christmas Party
December 7th Pearl Harbor Day
January 10th Chili Cook–Off (tentative)
Tony’s Catering continues to serve food on Fridays, so stop in for a great dinner and good times. Dinners will be served from 4:00PM–7:00PM with the last order taken at 6:45PM.
Remember to wear your R.E.D. shirt on Fridays to support everyone who is deployed.
The Post offers live music every Saturday from 7:00PM–10:00PM. The band listings are found in the newsletter under the 2nd Vice report.
Come in and support your Post. Volunteers are always welcome and needed. Have a great month and stay safe.
Sick Call & Relief
Chaplain Tom Potoczak reports:
God bless our veterans and active military, especially those involved in the Middle East.
1st Vice Commander PC
Lou Pawlowski reports:
The membership renewals are coming in at a very good pace. As of now we have 170 members signed up. To the rest of the membership, try to pay your Legion dues to take advantage of our “Early Bird” sign–up for the party in October.
Go Bills!
2nd Vice-Commander
Jerry Johnson reports:
MUSIC
September 8th : Dave Adrian 2:00pm – 5:00pm
September 12th : GD Rose 7:00pm – 10:00pm
September 19th : Buffalo Rhythm Rockers 7:00pm – 10:00pm
September 26th : DJ Don – Karaoke 7:00pm – 10:00pm
S.A.L.
Commander Bob Saar reports:
We do finally have the membership cards for the new year. They are due now and they're $20. Sorry for anyone that had to wait a little bit. National was late getting the cards out. We still have a few more weeks of barbecue Thursdays, so come out and enjoy. We will be starting shuffleboard in approximately another month.
Auxiliary President
Liz Kuciel reports:
No Report This Month
Board of Directors
Dennis Kessler reports:
Would like to welcome Julie Roman back as a fill–in bartender. Julie will be replacing Bob. We would like to thank Bob for his time at the Post and wish him well in his next endeavors.
Military tables for the bar room. We are going to keep the existing tables and we’re going to have some Military decals put on by a professional company. Can’t wait to see them. They’re going to look so sharp.
Upcoming events and there are many that are planned. The Commander will put in all the dates and what we’re proposing to do for October and November. We’re working on getting a New Year’s Eve party together, dinner and then music afterwards. We’re just working out all the fine details. More to come in the next new letter.
The early bird party will be on October 18th. It's going to be an afternoon game so the specials will start at 4:00PM until to the end of the game, the game starts at 4:25PM. You must be an early bird to partake in the drink specials and the food.
You must have a Legion card. Must be a 2027 card with the early bird stamped on it, so please get your dues in. There will be no food or specials other than buckets for regular members who are not attending the early bird party.
September work detail will be the 4th Tuesday of the month. Will start at 8:30AM with coffee donuts and rolls. Will work from 9:00 to noon. We’ll have a quick meeting to discuss what we’re going to do the next month.
The work detail is open to any Legion member. Please, stop by – Everyone is welcome.
GOD Bless Our Troops!
GOD Bless America!
Veterans Activities Chairman
Jerry Johnson reports:
No Report This Month
Color Guard Captain
Mark McMahon reports:
Color Guard Meeting on September 1st at 7:35PM
Legion Riders
Ron Kelly reports:
No Report This Month
IMPORTANT September 2026 DATES:
1st - Color Guard Meeting
2nd - Auxiliary Meeting
8th - General Meeting
21st - S.A.L. Meeting
24th - B.O.D. Meeting
NOTABLE MILITARY DATES:
Wednesday, September 2 V-J Day / World War II (1945)
Friday, September 11 9/11 Remembrance Day
Friday, September 11 Patriot Day
Thursday, September 17 Constitution Day
Friday, September 18 U.S. Air Force Day (established 1947)
Friday, September 18 POW/MIA Recognition Day
Friday, September 25 Gold Star Family Remembrance Day
Check the Calendar of Events for any special events coming up soon
Click here to view Calendar of Events
Visit www.wsvets.org for more veteran's news
Like us on Facebook - West Seneca Joint Veterans Committee
Commander's Message
Commander Lagoda reports:I hope everyone has had a great summer. It was a busy summer at the Post and the Fall will be just as busy with different activities and events.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks on our country. Do you remember where you were that day? I would say most of us do. On Friday September 11th at 8:30AM there will be a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at the Union Fire Company on Union Road. I encourage everyone to attend this ceremony.
The Town of West Seneca and the Civic & Patriotic Commission, will be hosting America’s 250th Celebration as well as West Seneca’s 175th anniversary on Saturday September 12th, 12:00PM–5:00PM in front of Town Hall. The West Seneca Joint Veterans Committee will have a table at the event. Food, vendors and a car show will be on site to enjoy.
Thank you to all the members and families who donated blood at our blood drive. With your donation, Connect Life collected 12 units of blood which will help save the lives of 36 people.
The Thursday BBQ’s continue to be a great hit. To keep this going every week, we need more volunteers. The sign–up sheet is behind the bar and if you are interested with helping but not sure what do, reach out to me or a member who has worked the BBQ before. We will show you what to do.
The West Seneca Joint Veterans Committee will once again offer the Honor a Veteran – Buy a Brick Program for 2026–27. Brick orders will be accepted until January 15, 2027 and the bricks will be placed in the Walkway of Freedom complex in May 2027. Applications are found on their website, www.wsvets.org or on the podium near the bar.
This month the Post dinner will be held on Monday September 28th, 4:00PM-6:00PM. Dinner will be lasagna and comes with salad, bread and butter. Sign up for the dinner by September 24th and the cost is still $10 eat in or $12 take out.
Upcoming events:
| September 1st | Color Guard Meeting | 7:35PM |
| September 2nd | Auxiliary Meeting | 7:00PM |
| September 8th | General Meeting | 7:35PM |
| September 11th | Remembrance Ceremony | 8:30AM |
| September 12th | America 250th Celebration | 12:00PM–5:00PM |
| September 21st | SAL Meeting | 7:35PM |
| September 22nd | Work Detail | 8:30AM |
| September 24th | BOD Meeting | 7:35PM |
| September 28th | Post Dinner | 4:00PM–6:00PM |
Shuffleboard is back! It will start up again October 5th and 26th starting at 7:00PM.
Sunday, October 18th will be the membership early bird party. The event will start at 4:00PM with a Buffalo Bills football game starting at 4:30PM. Pay your dues prior to October 1st to become an early bird.
There is some great news to pass along. Our own Post members, John Acevedo, is the new Veteran Administration Voluntary Service Officer (VAVS) for the County and Nick Dipota is our new Legion Historian. Thank you, gentleman, for volunteering for these positions.
The monthly Post work details start back up on September 22nd at 9:00AM, coffee and donuts 8:30AM–9:00AM.
Save the dates. There are many events planned for the remainder of the year so mark these on your calendar. More events may be added so check your emails and attend the meetings to get the most up to date information.
| October 18th | Early Bird Party |
| October 14th | Boy Scouts Haunted House |
| October 30th | Post Halloween Party |
| November 7th | SON’s Steak Roast |
| November 11th | Veterans Day |
| November 15th | Post Soup Cook–Off |
| November 22nd | Post Thanksgiving Dinner |
| December 6th | Kids Christmas Party |
| December 7th | Pearl Harbor Day |
| January 10th | Chili Cook–Off (tentative) |
Tony’s Catering continues to serve food on Fridays, so stop in for a great dinner and good times. Dinners will be served from 4:00PM–7:00PM with the last order taken at 6:45PM.
Remember to wear your R.E.D. shirt on Fridays to support everyone who is deployed.
The Post offers live music every Saturday from 7:00PM–10:00PM. The band listings are found in the newsletter under the 2nd Vice report.
Come in and support your Post. Volunteers are always welcome and needed. Have a great month and stay safe.
Sick Call & Relief Chaplain Tom Potoczak reports:
God bless our veterans and active military, especially those involved in the Middle East.
1st Vice Commander PC
Lou Pawlowski reports:The membership renewals are coming in at a very good pace. As of now we have 170 members signed up. To the rest of the membership, try to pay your Legion dues to take advantage of our “Early Bird” sign–up for the party in October.
Go Bills!
2nd Vice-Commander
Jerry Johnson reports:MUSIC
| September 8th : | Dave Adrian | 2:00pm – 5:00pm |
| September 12th : | GD Rose | 7:00pm – 10:00pm |
| September 19th : | Buffalo Rhythm Rockers | 7:00pm – 10:00pm |
| September 26th : | DJ Don – Karaoke | 7:00pm – 10:00pm |
S.A.L.
Commander Bob Saar reports:
We do finally have the membership cards for the new year. They are due now and they're $20. Sorry for anyone that had to wait a little bit. National was late getting the cards out. We still have a few more weeks of barbecue Thursdays, so come out and enjoy. We will be starting shuffleboard in approximately another month.
Auxiliary President
Liz Kuciel reports:
-
No Report This Month
Board of Directors
Dennis Kessler reports:
Would like to welcome Julie Roman back as a fill–in bartender. Julie will be replacing Bob. We would like to thank Bob for his time at the Post and wish him well in his next endeavors.
Military tables for the bar room. We are going to keep the existing tables and we’re going to have some Military decals put on by a professional company. Can’t wait to see them. They’re going to look so sharp.
Upcoming events and there are many that are planned. The Commander will put in all the dates and what we’re proposing to do for October and November. We’re working on getting a New Year’s Eve party together, dinner and then music afterwards. We’re just working out all the fine details. More to come in the next new letter.
The early bird party will be on October 18th. It's going to be an afternoon game so the specials will start at 4:00PM until to the end of the game, the game starts at 4:25PM. You must be an early bird to partake in the drink specials and the food.
You must have a Legion card. Must be a 2027 card with the early bird stamped on it, so please get your dues in. There will be no food or specials other than buckets for regular members who are not attending the early bird party.
September work detail will be the 4th Tuesday of the month. Will start at 8:30AM with coffee donuts and rolls. Will work from 9:00 to noon. We’ll have a quick meeting to discuss what we’re going to do the next month.
The work detail is open to any Legion member. Please, stop by – Everyone is welcome.
GOD Bless Our Troops!
GOD Bless America!
Veterans Activities Chairman Jerry Johnson reports:
-
No Report This Month
Color Guard Captain
Mark McMahon reports:
Color Guard Meeting on September 1st at 7:35PM
Legion Riders
Ron Kelly reports:
-
No Report This Month
IMPORTANT September 2026 DATES:
1st - Color Guard Meeting
2nd - Auxiliary Meeting
8th - General Meeting
21st - S.A.L. Meeting
24th - B.O.D. Meeting
NOTABLE MILITARY DATES:
| Wednesday, September 2 | V-J Day / World War II (1945) |
| Friday, September 11 | 9/11 Remembrance Day |
| Friday, September 11 | Patriot Day |
| Thursday, September 17 | Constitution Day |
| Friday, September 18 | U.S. Air Force Day (established 1947) |
| Friday, September 18 | POW/MIA Recognition Day |
| Friday, September 25 | Gold Star Family Remembrance Day |
Check the Calendar of Events for any special events coming up soon
Click here to view Calendar of EventsVisit www.wsvets.org for more veteran's news
Like us on Facebook - West Seneca Joint Veterans Committee
| | Serving West Seneca Veterans Since 1919 |
|
If you have a suggestion or an idea that will help our Post serve its members better, we want to hear from you.
Contact American Legion Post 735 with your comments.