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
October 2026
Volume 26 Issue 10
Commander:
Daniel Lagoda
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 had a great summer. As we begin the fall season of raking leaves and yard clean up, Post 735 has many activities for your relaxation and enjoyment.
The weekly Thursday BBQ’s are done for the season but check your emails and the flyers at the Post for any future impromptu cookouts. We still welcome anyone who wants to cook and serve for this event. A huge thank you to all those members who volunteered this year to make the BBQ a great success. They were well attended and everyone loved it.
The Post work detail was held on 9/22 with a great turnout of volunteers. Because of you, we keep the Post clean, organized and going strong. The next work detail will be October 20th, coffee/donuts start at 8:30 AM with the working starting at 9:00AM.
This month’s family dinner will be held on Monday October 19th, 4:00PM – 6:00PM. Dinner will be meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, veggies, roll and butter. Sign up for the dinner by October 15th and the cost is still $10 eat in or $12 take out.
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.
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. Your 2027 dues must have been paid prior to October 1st to become an early bird. To receive the drink and food specials, your 2027 membership card must be presented the day of the party and have the early bird stamp on it.
Saturday October 17th is the Stink and Drink starting at 1:00PM.
Friday October 30th is the Post Halloween party starting at 7:00PM. Wear a costume and bring a snack to pass.
Upcoming events:
October 3rd Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon 1:00PM–3:00PM
October 5th Shuffleboard 7:00PM
October 6th Color Guard Meeting 7:35PM
October 7th Auxiliary Meeting 7:00PM
October 13th General Meeting 7:35PM
October 17th Stink and Drink 1:00PM–??
October 18th Early Bird Party 4:00PM
October 19th SAL Meeting 7:35PM
October 19th Post Family Dinner 4:00PM–6:00PM
October 20th Work Detail 8:30AM
October 22nd BOD Meeting 7:35PM
October 24th Scouts Haunted House 6:00PM–8:30PM
October 26th Shuffleboard 7:00PM
October 30th Post Halloween Party 7:00PM–??
The Buffalo Bills season has begun and the Post is the place to be! Bring your friends, food and enthusiasm to cheer on your home team. Don’t forget to ask for the bucket of beer special.
Shuffleboard is back! Monday October 5th and 26th starting at 7:00PM. Bring your snacks and have some fun friendly competition.
Remember to ask about the drink specials. Bucket of domestic beers 6/$15, Bucket of vodka drink cans 5/$20 and Fireball $3 shot.
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.
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
December 31st New Year’s Eve Dinner/NYE Party (tentative)
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. GOD bless our troops and GOD bless America.
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:
As of 9/28/26, we have 204 members signed up for 2027. Keep those memberships coming and for the good of our post, try to get NEW members to be part of our wonderful Post # 735.
Go Bills!
2nd Vice-Commander
Jerry Johnson reports:
MUSIC
October 3rd : Kent Miller – Music of the 50s & 60s 7:00pm – 10:00pm
October 13th : Dave Adrian 2:00pm – 5:00pm
October 17th : Bottle Rockets 7:00pm – 10:00pm
October 24th : Buffalo Rhythm Rockers 7:00pm – 10:00pm
S.A.L.
Commander Bob Saar reports:
There are 274 members on the SAL roster of which 110 paid, with 8 new members. If you haven’t paid, please get your dues in. Commander Dan Lagoda and I are starting shuffleboard again on October 5th and 26th. Next meeting is the 19th and our annual steak roast is November 7th from 3:00PM–6:00PM and is $ 20 per dinner with Auxiliary having a Chinese auction to coincide.
Auxiliary President
Liz Kuciel reports:
No Report This Month
Board of Directors
Dennis Kessler reports:
Early Bird Party is October 18th. It'll be the 4:30PM game. The festivities will start at 4:00PM and Early Bird specials will end at the end of the game.
October 20th will be our work detail for the month. Coffee, donuts and rolls will be on at 8:30. Will work from 9:00 to noon. Have a quick meeting afterwards and then some camaraderie.
October 31st will be the adult Halloween party after Friday night dinners. Hope to see you there. It will be a great time.
The military theme table should be finished soon and hopefully have them for our early bird party. Looking forward to it. They're going to look Awesome.
We purchased four banquet tables for the back room. We're going to take outdated and some broken ones out of service and now we will buy four more next month. Eventually we'll replace them all. If we have any that are decent, we'll take them downstairs to the basement and then we'll swap out some of the older broken wooden tables that we've been repairing over the years.
Thanks to Dale and for Jimmy for installing the new larger NASCAR TV over the shuffleboard table. That will give us four TVs in the bar area. Two TVs in the back room and then we have one TV in case one of the TVs were to malfunction. We could temporarily put that up until we get a new TV for whatever TV we would need to replace.
Hall rentals: If you're going to get need a date for the holidays you better do it fast. Dates are going extremely fast so please check the Web site or with Steve Blake. If you need a date, you can go online to see availability. The signed contract and your deposit will hold that date for you for the hall. Please remember to read all the rules for the back hall. They must be followed. Failure to do so could result in possible disciplinary actions or the possibility of losing your privileges of renting the hall in the future.
Please check the board at the Post home for up to coming events.
Dave will be having one more Dinner at the Post home this year. So please sign up and pre - pay for your dinner. Check times and the date on the board. You won't be disappointed. The food is fantastic.
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 October 6th at 7:35PM
Legion Riders
Ron Kelly reports:
No Report This Month
IMPORTANT October 2026 DATES:
6th - Color Guard Meeting
7th - Auxiliary Meeting
13th - General Meeting
19th - S.A.L. Meeting
22nd - B.O.D. Meeting
NOTABLE MILITARY DATES:
Wednesday, October 7 Start of Operation Eduring Freedom 2001
Tuesday, October 13 U.S. Navy Day (established 1775)
Friday, October 16 Cuban Missile Crisis Begins (1962)
Friday, October 23 Beirut Bombing (1983)
Saturday, October 24 United Nations Day
Sunday, October 25 U.S. Invades Grenada (1983)
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 had a great summer. As we begin the fall season of raking leaves and yard clean up, Post 735 has many activities for your relaxation and enjoyment.
The weekly Thursday BBQ’s are done for the season but check your emails and the flyers at the Post for any future impromptu cookouts. We still welcome anyone who wants to cook and serve for this event. A huge thank you to all those members who volunteered this year to make the BBQ a great success. They were well attended and everyone loved it.
The Post work detail was held on 9/22 with a great turnout of volunteers. Because of you, we keep the Post clean, organized and going strong. The next work detail will be October 20th, coffee/donuts start at 8:30 AM with the working starting at 9:00AM.
This month’s family dinner will be held on Monday October 19th, 4:00PM – 6:00PM. Dinner will be meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, veggies, roll and butter. Sign up for the dinner by October 15th and the cost is still $10 eat in or $12 take out.
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.
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. Your 2027 dues must have been paid prior to October 1st to become an early bird. To receive the drink and food specials, your 2027 membership card must be presented the day of the party and have the early bird stamp on it.
Saturday October 17th is the Stink and Drink starting at 1:00PM.
Friday October 30th is the Post Halloween party starting at 7:00PM. Wear a costume and bring a snack to pass.
Upcoming events:
October 3rd Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon 1:00PM–3:00PM
October 5th Shuffleboard 7:00PM
October 6th Color Guard Meeting 7:35PM
October 7th Auxiliary Meeting 7:00PM
October 13th General Meeting 7:35PM
October 17th Stink and Drink 1:00PM–??
October 18th Early Bird Party 4:00PM
October 19th SAL Meeting 7:35PM
October 19th Post Family Dinner 4:00PM–6:00PM
October 20th Work Detail 8:30AM
October 22nd BOD Meeting 7:35PM
October 24th Scouts Haunted House 6:00PM–8:30PM
October 26th Shuffleboard 7:00PM
October 30th Post Halloween Party 7:00PM–??
The Buffalo Bills season has begun and the Post is the place to be! Bring your friends, food and enthusiasm to cheer on your home team. Don’t forget to ask for the bucket of beer special.
Shuffleboard is back! Monday October 5th and 26th starting at 7:00PM. Bring your snacks and have some fun friendly competition.
Remember to ask about the drink specials. Bucket of domestic beers 6/$15, Bucket of vodka drink cans 5/$20 and Fireball $3 shot.
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.
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
December 31st New Year’s Eve Dinner/NYE Party (tentative)
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. GOD bless our troops and GOD bless America.
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:
As of 9/28/26, we have 204 members signed up for 2027. Keep those memberships coming and for the good of our post, try to get NEW members to be part of our wonderful Post # 735.
Go Bills!
2nd Vice-Commander
Jerry Johnson reports:
MUSIC
October 3rd : Kent Miller – Music of the 50s & 60s 7:00pm – 10:00pm
October 13th : Dave Adrian 2:00pm – 5:00pm
October 17th : Bottle Rockets 7:00pm – 10:00pm
October 24th : Buffalo Rhythm Rockers 7:00pm – 10:00pm
S.A.L.
Commander Bob Saar reports:
There are 274 members on the SAL roster of which 110 paid, with 8 new members. If you haven’t paid, please get your dues in. Commander Dan Lagoda and I are starting shuffleboard again on October 5th and 26th. Next meeting is the 19th and our annual steak roast is November 7th from 3:00PM–6:00PM and is $ 20 per dinner with Auxiliary having a Chinese auction to coincide.
Auxiliary President
Liz Kuciel reports:
No Report This Month
Board of Directors
Dennis Kessler reports:
Early Bird Party is October 18th. It'll be the 4:30PM game. The festivities will start at 4:00PM and Early Bird specials will end at the end of the game.
October 20th will be our work detail for the month. Coffee, donuts and rolls will be on at 8:30. Will work from 9:00 to noon. Have a quick meeting afterwards and then some camaraderie.
October 31st will be the adult Halloween party after Friday night dinners. Hope to see you there. It will be a great time.
The military theme table should be finished soon and hopefully have them for our early bird party. Looking forward to it. They're going to look Awesome.
We purchased four banquet tables for the back room. We're going to take outdated and some broken ones out of service and now we will buy four more next month. Eventually we'll replace them all. If we have any that are decent, we'll take them downstairs to the basement and then we'll swap out some of the older broken wooden tables that we've been repairing over the years.
Thanks to Dale and for Jimmy for installing the new larger NASCAR TV over the shuffleboard table. That will give us four TVs in the bar area. Two TVs in the back room and then we have one TV in case one of the TVs were to malfunction. We could temporarily put that up until we get a new TV for whatever TV we would need to replace.
Hall rentals: If you're going to get need a date for the holidays you better do it fast. Dates are going extremely fast so please check the Web site or with Steve Blake. If you need a date, you can go online to see availability. The signed contract and your deposit will hold that date for you for the hall. Please remember to read all the rules for the back hall. They must be followed. Failure to do so could result in possible disciplinary actions or the possibility of losing your privileges of renting the hall in the future.
Please check the board at the Post home for up to coming events.
Dave will be having one more Dinner at the Post home this year. So please sign up and pre - pay for your dinner. Check times and the date on the board. You won't be disappointed. The food is fantastic.
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 October 6th at 7:35PM
Legion Riders
Ron Kelly reports:
No Report This Month
IMPORTANT October 2026 DATES:
6th - Color Guard Meeting
7th - Auxiliary Meeting
13th - General Meeting
19th - S.A.L. Meeting
22nd - B.O.D. Meeting
NOTABLE MILITARY DATES:
Wednesday, October 7 Start of Operation Eduring Freedom 2001
Tuesday, October 13 U.S. Navy Day (established 1775)
Friday, October 16 Cuban Missile Crisis Begins (1962)
Friday, October 23 Beirut Bombing (1983)
Saturday, October 24 United Nations Day
Sunday, October 25 U.S. Invades Grenada (1983)
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 had a great summer. As we begin the fall season of raking leaves and yard clean up, Post 735 has many activities for your relaxation and enjoyment.
The weekly Thursday BBQ’s are done for the season but check your emails and the flyers at the Post for any future impromptu cookouts. We still welcome anyone who wants to cook and serve for this event. A huge thank you to all those members who volunteered this year to make the BBQ a great success. They were well attended and everyone loved it.
The Post work detail was held on 9/22 with a great turnout of volunteers. Because of you, we keep the Post clean, organized and going strong. The next work detail will be October 20th, coffee/donuts start at 8:30 AM with the working starting at 9:00AM.
This month’s family dinner will be held on Monday October 19th, 4:00PM – 6:00PM. Dinner will be meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, veggies, roll and butter. Sign up for the dinner by October 15th and the cost is still $10 eat in or $12 take out.
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.
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. Your 2027 dues must have been paid prior to October 1st to become an early bird. To receive the drink and food specials, your 2027 membership card must be presented the day of the party and have the early bird stamp on it.
Saturday October 17th is the Stink and Drink starting at 1:00PM.
Friday October 30th is the Post Halloween party starting at 7:00PM. Wear a costume and bring a snack to pass.
Upcoming events:
| October 3rd | Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon | 1:00PM–3:00PM |
| October 5th | Shuffleboard | 7:00PM |
| October 6th | Color Guard Meeting | 7:35PM |
| October 7th | Auxiliary Meeting | 7:00PM |
| October 13th | General Meeting | 7:35PM |
| October 17th | Stink and Drink | 1:00PM–?? |
| October 18th | Early Bird Party | 4:00PM |
| October 19th | SAL Meeting | 7:35PM |
| October 19th | Post Family Dinner | 4:00PM–6:00PM |
| October 20th | Work Detail | 8:30AM |
| October 22nd | BOD Meeting | 7:35PM |
| October 24th | Scouts Haunted House | 6:00PM–8:30PM |
| October 26th | Shuffleboard | 7:00PM |
| October 30th | Post Halloween Party | 7:00PM–?? |
The Buffalo Bills season has begun and the Post is the place to be! Bring your friends, food and enthusiasm to cheer on your home team. Don’t forget to ask for the bucket of beer special.
Shuffleboard is back! Monday October 5th and 26th starting at 7:00PM. Bring your snacks and have some fun friendly competition.
Remember to ask about the drink specials. Bucket of domestic beers 6/$15, Bucket of vodka drink cans 5/$20 and Fireball $3 shot.
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.
| 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 |
| December 31st | New Year’s Eve Dinner/NYE Party (tentative) |
| 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. GOD bless our troops and GOD bless America.
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:As of 9/28/26, we have 204 members signed up for 2027. Keep those memberships coming and for the good of our post, try to get NEW members to be part of our wonderful Post # 735.
Go Bills!
2nd Vice-Commander
Jerry Johnson reports:MUSIC
| October 3rd : | Kent Miller – Music of the 50s & 60s | 7:00pm – 10:00pm |
| October 13th : | Dave Adrian | 2:00pm – 5:00pm |
| October 17th : | Bottle Rockets | 7:00pm – 10:00pm |
| October 24th : | Buffalo Rhythm Rockers | 7:00pm – 10:00pm |
S.A.L.
Commander Bob Saar reports:
There are 274 members on the SAL roster of which 110 paid, with 8 new members. If you haven’t paid, please get your dues in. Commander Dan Lagoda and I are starting shuffleboard again on October 5th and 26th. Next meeting is the 19th and our annual steak roast is November 7th from 3:00PM–6:00PM and is $ 20 per dinner with Auxiliary having a Chinese auction to coincide.
Auxiliary President
Liz Kuciel reports:
-
No Report This Month
Board of Directors
Dennis Kessler reports:
Early Bird Party is October 18th. It'll be the 4:30PM game. The festivities will start at 4:00PM and Early Bird specials will end at the end of the game.
October 20th will be our work detail for the month. Coffee, donuts and rolls will be on at 8:30. Will work from 9:00 to noon. Have a quick meeting afterwards and then some camaraderie.
October 31st will be the adult Halloween party after Friday night dinners. Hope to see you there. It will be a great time.
The military theme table should be finished soon and hopefully have them for our early bird party. Looking forward to it. They're going to look Awesome.
We purchased four banquet tables for the back room. We're going to take outdated and some broken ones out of service and now we will buy four more next month. Eventually we'll replace them all. If we have any that are decent, we'll take them downstairs to the basement and then we'll swap out some of the older broken wooden tables that we've been repairing over the years.
Thanks to Dale and for Jimmy for installing the new larger NASCAR TV over the shuffleboard table. That will give us four TVs in the bar area. Two TVs in the back room and then we have one TV in case one of the TVs were to malfunction. We could temporarily put that up until we get a new TV for whatever TV we would need to replace.
Hall rentals: If you're going to get need a date for the holidays you better do it fast. Dates are going extremely fast so please check the Web site or with Steve Blake. If you need a date, you can go online to see availability. The signed contract and your deposit will hold that date for you for the hall. Please remember to read all the rules for the back hall. They must be followed. Failure to do so could result in possible disciplinary actions or the possibility of losing your privileges of renting the hall in the future.
Please check the board at the Post home for up to coming events.
Dave will be having one more Dinner at the Post home this year. So please sign up and pre - pay for your dinner. Check times and the date on the board. You won't be disappointed. The food is fantastic.
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 October 6th at 7:35PM
Legion Riders
Ron Kelly reports:
-
No Report This Month
IMPORTANT October 2026 DATES:
6th - Color Guard Meeting
7th - Auxiliary Meeting
13th - General Meeting
19th - S.A.L. Meeting
22nd - B.O.D. Meeting
NOTABLE MILITARY DATES:
| Wednesday, October 7 | Start of Operation Eduring Freedom 2001 |
| Tuesday, October 13 | U.S. Navy Day (established 1775) |
| Friday, October 16 | Cuban Missile Crisis Begins (1962) |
| Friday, October 23 | Beirut Bombing (1983) |
| Saturday, October 24 | United Nations Day |
| Sunday, October 25 | U.S. Invades Grenada (1983) |
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.