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
March 2025
Volume 25 Issue 03
Commander:
Daniel Lagoda
Chaplain:
Cindy Schwartz 585-993-0719 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:
Happy 106th Birthday!! The American Legion birthday is March 15th.
I hope everyone had a great month. The Post was very busy in February and March will be the same. There are many good events planned for March so come support your Post.
Upcoming events:
March 5th Auxiliary Meeting 7:00PM with first round officer nominations
March 10th Shuffleboard 7:00PM
March 11th General Meeting 7:35 PM with first round officer nominations
March 16th St. Patrick's Day dinner 2:00PM-6:00PM
March 17th Son's Meeting 7:35PM with first round nominations
March 18th Post work detail 9:00AM
March 20th Hot Dog/Hamburger Roast 5:00PM-7:00PM
March 23rd Seneca Allegany Casino Trip
March 24th Shuffleboard
Buffalo-Niagara Honor Flight is holding their first All-Female Honor Flight Mission to Washington D.C. in October 2025. Women who served in WWII, Korea and Vietnam can submit an application to attend. Applications are reviewed on a first come first served basis. Further information and applications can be obtained on their website www.buffaloniagarahonorflight.org. This flyer is also posted on the bulletin board.
Have nothing to do on Monday nights? Come to the Post and play shuffleboard, March 10th, 24th and April 7th, 28th starting at 7 PM. Stop down to have fun and meet new friends.
Wear your R.E.D. shirts on Fridays to remember the deployed Service members. When you do, you will be able to receive the drink special all day long. Don't have a R.E.D. shirt? The Post has an order form behind the bar to order locally made t-shirts or you can buy them online.
Fish Fry Friday! Tony’s Catering continues to cook excellent food every Friday 4:00 PM-7:30 PM. If you don’t want fish, there are plenty of other options on the menu.
Live music continues on Saturday night, come out to dance and have a great time.
Important dates for March: March 5th (Seabee Birthday), March 15th (American Legion Birthday), March 17th (St. Patrick’s Day) and March 21st (Rosie the Riveter Day).
Have a great month everyone and I'll see you at the Post.
Sick Call & Relief
Chaplain Cindy Schwartz reports:
God bless our veterans and active military.
1st Vice Commander PC
Lou Pawlowski reports:
Membership is doing well. As of 2/24/25 we have 300 paid members. We still have about 80 members that still haven't renewed their membership.
New members are also very important to the survival of our wonderful post. Please try to recommend friends, relatives, neighbors, that are veterans to join our Post.
2nd Vice-Commander
Jerry Johnson reports:
MUSIC
March 1st: Rhythm Rockers 7:00pm – 10:00pm
March 4th: Dave Adrian 2:00pm – 5:00pm
March 8th: Pete Kremer 7:00pm – 10:00pm
March 22nd: DJ Don 7:00pm – 10:00pm
March 25th: Diamond Sound 2:00pm – 5:00pm
March 29th: Mike Skowronski 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Bunny Rolloff starts March 11, 2025. See bartender for more information.
S.A.L.
Commander Bob Saar reports:
The SAL has 45 outstanding members. Please get your dues in if not you will be considered delinquent, also if you have moved, please let the SAL know your new address. Thank you to all who showed up for the dance.
Auxiliary Past President
Mary Ann Kessler reports:
If your Auxiliary membership card does not read 2025, you are delinquent on your membership dues. You are not permitted to take part in Auxiliary or Post 735 functions. Please stop in to the Post & pay your dues or mail to American Legion 735, 35 Legion Pkwy, West Seneca, NY 14224 Attn: Membership.
Board of Directors
Chairman Dennis Kessler reports:
On February 20th, after the BOD meeting, we had a Post wide calendar meeting. We planned dates and times of events for our Post Family. So make sure you check the board and flyers hanging at the Post home for upcoming events.
Music for the month of March:
March 1st Rhythm Rocks 7:00pm-10:00pm
March 4th Dave Adrian 2:00pm-5:00pm
March 8th Peter Kaemer 7:00pm-10:00pm
March 22nd D J Don 7:00pm-10:00pm
St. Patrick Dinners - March 16th at the Post Home 2:00pm-6:00pm
Corned Beef Sandwiches - $$9.00
Dinners - $12.00
Ruben's - $10.00
Post work wide work detail on March 18th. Coffee, rolls, donuts on at 0830 hrs. with work from 0900-1200 hrs. There will be a quick meeting afterwards followed by camaraderie at 1200. Work scheduled will be painting of walls, trim and cleaning of half walls and polishing them up too. All are welcome, we need people to watch the main door, answer the phone, check on workers and help with other small jobs.
We had the 3 phases of electrical work completed and are wanting on estimates for the final and major updates to the electric system. We will get and look at 3 estimates before any work would go ahead.
Back Room Rentals:
The calendar is filling up quickly!
Everyone must fill out a contract and, sign the contract! NO EXCEPTIONS!
Please check the calendar for meetings dates and times so you don't miss your meeting night.
God Bless Our Troops and God Bless America !
Veterans Activities Chairman
Jerry Johnson reports:
No Report This Month
Color Guard Captain
Mark McMahon reports:
No Report This Month
Legion Riders
Ron Kelly reports:
No Report This Month
IMPORTANT March 2025 DATES:
5th - Auxiliary Meeting
11th - General Meeting
17th - S.A.L. Meeting
NOTABLE MILITARY DATES:
Monday, March 3 Navy Reserve Day
Wednesday, March 5 Navy Seabees Birthday (Established 1942)
Thursday, March 13 K-9 Veterans Day
Wednesday, March 19 Operation Iraqi Freedom Begins (2003)
Saturday, March 29 National Vietnam War Veterans 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:Cindy Schwartz 585-993-0719 | 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:
Happy 106th Birthday!! The American Legion birthday is March 15th.
I hope everyone had a great month. The Post was very busy in February and March will be the same. There are many good events planned for March so come support your Post.
Upcoming events:
March 5th Auxiliary Meeting 7:00PM with first round officer nominations
March 10th Shuffleboard 7:00PM
March 11th General Meeting 7:35 PM with first round officer nominations
March 16th St. Patrick's Day dinner 2:00PM-6:00PM
March 17th Son's Meeting 7:35PM with first round nominations
March 18th Post work detail 9:00AM
March 20th Hot Dog/Hamburger Roast 5:00PM-7:00PM
March 23rd Seneca Allegany Casino Trip
March 24th Shuffleboard
Buffalo-Niagara Honor Flight is holding their first All-Female Honor Flight Mission to Washington D.C. in October 2025. Women who served in WWII, Korea and Vietnam can submit an application to attend. Applications are reviewed on a first come first served basis. Further information and applications can be obtained on their website www.buffaloniagarahonorflight.org. This flyer is also posted on the bulletin board.
Have nothing to do on Monday nights? Come to the Post and play shuffleboard, March 10th, 24th and April 7th, 28th starting at 7 PM. Stop down to have fun and meet new friends.
Wear your R.E.D. shirts on Fridays to remember the deployed Service members. When you do, you will be able to receive the drink special all day long. Don't have a R.E.D. shirt? The Post has an order form behind the bar to order locally made t-shirts or you can buy them online.
Fish Fry Friday! Tony’s Catering continues to cook excellent food every Friday 4:00 PM-7:30 PM. If you don’t want fish, there are plenty of other options on the menu.
Live music continues on Saturday night, come out to dance and have a great time.
Important dates for March: March 5th (Seabee Birthday), March 15th (American Legion Birthday), March 17th (St. Patrick’s Day) and March 21st (Rosie the Riveter Day).
Have a great month everyone and I'll see you at the Post.
Sick Call & Relief
Chaplain Cindy Schwartz reports:
God bless our veterans and active military.
1st Vice Commander PC
Lou Pawlowski reports:
Membership is doing well. As of 2/24/25 we have 300 paid members. We still have about 80 members that still haven't renewed their membership.
New members are also very important to the survival of our wonderful post. Please try to recommend friends, relatives, neighbors, that are veterans to join our Post.
2nd Vice-Commander
Jerry Johnson reports:
MUSIC
March 1st: Rhythm Rockers 7:00pm – 10:00pm
March 4th: Dave Adrian 2:00pm – 5:00pm
March 8th: Pete Kremer 7:00pm – 10:00pm
March 22nd: DJ Don 7:00pm – 10:00pm
March 25th: Diamond Sound 2:00pm – 5:00pm
March 29th: Mike Skowronski 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Bunny Rolloff starts March 11, 2025. See bartender for more information.
S.A.L.
Commander Bob Saar reports:
The SAL has 45 outstanding members. Please get your dues in if not you will be considered delinquent, also if you have moved, please let the SAL know your new address. Thank you to all who showed up for the dance.
Auxiliary Past President
Mary Ann Kessler reports:
If your Auxiliary membership card does not read 2025, you are delinquent on your membership dues. You are not permitted to take part in Auxiliary or Post 735 functions. Please stop in to the Post & pay your dues or mail to American Legion 735, 35 Legion Pkwy, West Seneca, NY 14224 Attn: Membership.
Board of Directors
Chairman Dennis Kessler reports:
On February 20th, after the BOD meeting, we had a Post wide calendar meeting. We planned dates and times of events for our Post Family. So make sure you check the board and flyers hanging at the Post home for upcoming events.
Music for the month of March:
March 1st Rhythm Rocks 7:00pm-10:00pm
March 4th Dave Adrian 2:00pm-5:00pm
March 8th Peter Kaemer 7:00pm-10:00pm
March 22nd D J Don 7:00pm-10:00pm
St. Patrick Dinners - March 16th at the Post Home 2:00pm-6:00pm
Corned Beef Sandwiches - $$9.00
Dinners - $12.00
Ruben's - $10.00
Post work wide work detail on March 18th. Coffee, rolls, donuts on at 0830 hrs. with work from 0900-1200 hrs. There will be a quick meeting afterwards followed by camaraderie at 1200. Work scheduled will be painting of walls, trim and cleaning of half walls and polishing them up too. All are welcome, we need people to watch the main door, answer the phone, check on workers and help with other small jobs.
We had the 3 phases of electrical work completed and are wanting on estimates for the final and major updates to the electric system. We will get and look at 3 estimates before any work would go ahead.
Back Room Rentals:
The calendar is filling up quickly!
Everyone must fill out a contract and, sign the contract! NO EXCEPTIONS!
Please check the calendar for meetings dates and times so you don't miss your meeting night.
God Bless Our Troops and God Bless America !
Veterans Activities Chairman
Jerry Johnson reports:
No Report This Month
Color Guard Captain
Mark McMahon reports:
No Report This Month
Legion Riders
Ron Kelly reports:
No Report This Month
IMPORTANT March 2025 DATES:
5th - Auxiliary Meeting
11th - General Meeting
17th - S.A.L. Meeting
NOTABLE MILITARY DATES:
Monday, March 3 Navy Reserve Day
Wednesday, March 5 Navy Seabees Birthday (Established 1942)
Thursday, March 13 K-9 Veterans Day
Wednesday, March 19 Operation Iraqi Freedom Begins (2003)
Saturday, March 29 National Vietnam War Veterans 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:Happy 106th Birthday!! The American Legion birthday is March 15th.
I hope everyone had a great month. The Post was very busy in February and March will be the same. There are many good events planned for March so come support your Post.Upcoming events:
| March 5th | Auxiliary Meeting | 7:00PM with first round officer nominations | |
| March 10th | Shuffleboard | 7:00PM | |
| March 11th | General Meeting | 7:35 PM with first round officer nominations | |
| March 16th | St. Patrick's Day dinner | 2:00PM-6:00PM | |
| March 17th | Son's Meeting | 7:35PM with first round nominations | |
| March 18th | Post work detail | 9:00AM | |
| March 20th | Hot Dog/Hamburger Roast | 5:00PM-7:00PM | |
| March 23rd | Seneca Allegany Casino Trip | ||
| March 24th | Shuffleboard |
Buffalo-Niagara Honor Flight is holding their first All-Female Honor Flight Mission to Washington D.C. in October 2025. Women who served in WWII, Korea and Vietnam can submit an application to attend. Applications are reviewed on a first come first served basis. Further information and applications can be obtained on their website www.buffaloniagarahonorflight.org. This flyer is also posted on the bulletin board.
Have nothing to do on Monday nights? Come to the Post and play shuffleboard, March 10th, 24th and April 7th, 28th starting at 7 PM. Stop down to have fun and meet new friends.
Wear your R.E.D. shirts on Fridays to remember the deployed Service members. When you do, you will be able to receive the drink special all day long. Don't have a R.E.D. shirt? The Post has an order form behind the bar to order locally made t-shirts or you can buy them online.
Fish Fry Friday! Tony’s Catering continues to cook excellent food every Friday 4:00 PM-7:30 PM. If you don’t want fish, there are plenty of other options on the menu.
Live music continues on Saturday night, come out to dance and have a great time.
Important dates for March: March 5th (Seabee Birthday), March 15th (American Legion Birthday), March 17th (St. Patrick’s Day) and March 21st (Rosie the Riveter Day).
Have a great month everyone and I'll see you at the Post.
Sick Call & Relief Chaplain Cindy Schwartz reports:
God bless our veterans and active military.
1st Vice Commander PC
Lou Pawlowski reports:Membership is doing well. As of 2/24/25 we have 300 paid members. We still have about 80 members that still haven't renewed their membership.
New members are also very important to the survival of our wonderful post. Please try to recommend friends, relatives, neighbors, that are veterans to join our Post.
2nd Vice-Commander
Jerry Johnson reports:MUSIC
| March 1st: | Rhythm Rockers | 7:00pm – 10:00pm |
| March 4th: | Dave Adrian | 2:00pm – 5:00pm |
| March 8th: | Pete Kremer | 7:00pm – 10:00pm |
| March 22nd: | DJ Don | 7:00pm – 10:00pm |
| March 25th: | Diamond Sound | 2:00pm – 5:00pm |
| March 29th: | Mike Skowronski | 7:00pm – 10:00pm |
Bunny Rolloff starts March 11, 2025. See bartender for more information.
S.A.L.
Commander Bob Saar reports:
The SAL has 45 outstanding members. Please get your dues in if not you will be considered delinquent, also if you have moved, please let the SAL know your new address. Thank you to all who showed up for the dance.
Auxiliary Past President
Mary Ann Kessler reports:
If your Auxiliary membership card does not read 2025, you are delinquent on your membership dues. You are not permitted to take part in Auxiliary or Post 735 functions. Please stop in to the Post & pay your dues or mail to American Legion 735, 35 Legion Pkwy, West Seneca, NY 14224 Attn: Membership.
Board of Directors
Chairman Dennis Kessler reports:
On February 20th, after the BOD meeting, we had a Post wide calendar meeting. We planned dates and times of events for our Post Family. So make sure you check the board and flyers hanging at the Post home for upcoming events.
Music for the month of March:
| March 1st | Rhythm Rocks | 7:00pm-10:00pm |
| March 4th | Dave Adrian | 2:00pm-5:00pm |
| March 8th | Peter Kaemer | 7:00pm-10:00pm |
| March 22nd | D J Don | 7:00pm-10:00pm |
St. Patrick Dinners - March 16th at the Post Home 2:00pm-6:00pm
- Corned Beef Sandwiches - $$9.00
Dinners - $12.00
Ruben's - $10.00
Post work wide work detail on March 18th. Coffee, rolls, donuts on at 0830 hrs. with work from 0900-1200 hrs. There will be a quick meeting afterwards followed by camaraderie at 1200. Work scheduled will be painting of walls, trim and cleaning of half walls and polishing them up too. All are welcome, we need people to watch the main door, answer the phone, check on workers and help with other small jobs.
We had the 3 phases of electrical work completed and are wanting on estimates for the final and major updates to the electric system. We will get and look at 3 estimates before any work would go ahead.
Back Room Rentals:
The calendar is filling up quickly!
Everyone must fill out a contract and, sign the contract! NO EXCEPTIONS!
Please check the calendar for meetings dates and times so you don't miss your meeting night.
God Bless Our Troops and God Bless America !
Veterans Activities Chairman Jerry Johnson reports:
-
No Report This Month
Color Guard Captain
Mark McMahon reports:
-
No Report This Month
Legion Riders
Ron Kelly reports:
-
No Report This Month
IMPORTANT March 2025 DATES:
5th - Auxiliary Meeting
11th - General Meeting
17th - S.A.L. Meeting
NOTABLE MILITARY DATES:
| Monday, March 3 | Navy Reserve Day |
| Wednesday, March 5 | Navy Seabees Birthday (Established 1942) |
| Thursday, March 13 | K-9 Veterans Day |
| Wednesday, March 19 | Operation Iraqi Freedom Begins (2003) |
| Saturday, March 29 | National Vietnam War Veterans 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.