I�ve also set up an email account via a Web service called HotMail � our email address is "[email protected]". I try to check on email every few days, so if you get a chance to send a message I should be able to respond promptly.

You will, of course, need access to the Internet and one of the more recent Web browsers such as Microsoft Explorer or Netscape Navigator to visit our site. For those of you not too familiar with the Internet or terms like "email" or "browser," I�ll include a short article in the next edition of the Short Sheet with a brief explanation of these and other networking terms. Don�t forget to sign the Guest book if you do have the opportunity to visit our Web site.

The June meeting will likely be the last general membership meeting until September. The Commander and officers of Post 731 invite you to attend and participate in the general membership meetings. We�ll keep you updated of Post activities with a Summer edition of the Short Sheet and via our Web site.

Please don�t wait to get involved - we need your support and participation!

NEW POST FLAG: In conjunction with Memorial Day, we are in the process of purchasing a new Post flag. The flag will be ready by Memorial Day.

STATE CONVENTION: The CWV PA State Convention will be held on June 3^rd through the 6^th at the Gettysburg Days Inn. The cost is $65.00 for a single and $80.00 for a double. I unfortunately am not able to attend. In order to help defray the total cost to attend the convention, Post members voted to contribute $100.00 to any member who can attend. Please contact the Post if interested.

THANK YOU TUESDAY COMMITTEE: Your recent work around the Post has not gone unnoticed. Thumbs up for a job well done!

NOMINATING COMMITTEE: It�s time to start on the formation of a nominating committee for 1999 elections. Plan to discuss this issue at the next general membership meeting.

JACKPOT: Tickets have been recently received for the CWV DEPARTMENT OF PA Jackpot. They are going fast and may even be sold out by the time you receive this newsletter. Drawings will be held for individual prizes of $500.00! If you are interested, you know what to do ("please contact the Post at 446-7555...").

A SPECIAL REQUEST: The 1995 winner of the "William J. Rachor" award for Outstanding Community Service, Inez Coll, has contacted the Post to request financial assistance for a trip to Arizona to help Navajo Indians. This request was received via the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Youth and Young Adults. It appears that we made an excellent selection for the Bill Rachor award in the past as evidenced by Inez� continued devotion to community service. The Post has voted to support Inez in her efforts with a monetary contribution of $100.00.

Inez is exactly the type of individual we are hoping to support with the Bill Rachor award. We wish her Godspeed on her journey to Arizona.

HALL OF FAMER: Congratulations to Mike Cudemo for being named to the "South Philadelphia High School" Sports Hall of Fame. Mike was recently inducted during a dinner ceremony held on May 13^th at the Union League Hall in Philadelphia.

BATTER UP: Our baseball team (reference the April Short Sheet) is the "Blue Jays." We beat the American Legion Post team 22 - 7! A schedule will be posted soon at the Post.

HOLY THURSDAY ADORATION HOUR � APRIL 19^TH: Twenty Post and ten Auxiliary members participated in this special prayer service which began at 11:00 P.M., the Golden Memorial Hour of the Catholic War Veterans. Once again, our Post was well represented by its devoted men and women. Vince Hanna started the services with a reading of our Memorial Verse and then led us in praying the scriptural rosary. Our thanks to Vince and to the Post and Auxiliary members who made this CWV group service a notable success.

A palm cross and flowers were placed in front of our Memorial on Palm Sunday and on Easter. Next Tuesday, the Committee will plant flowers in front of the Memorial and prepare for Memorial Day services.

FATHER WHELAN�S SILVER JUBILEE: Mass of Thanksgiving is to be offered on May 17^th at 12 noon at Sacred Heart Church. The Post will make a special presentation at the Mass.

FRIENDS OF THE AMERICAN FLAG: The Llanerch Community of Haverford Township, comprising the Boy Scouts Troop 434, Llanerch Civic Association, Llanerch Commissioner, Llanerch Fire Company, and Llanerch Woman�s Club are undertaking a campaign to place American flags on the existing standards on the medial strip on Darby Road from the juncture of West Chester Pike and Darby Road to the intersection of Manoa and Darby Roads. The cost of the flag, pole, and bracket will be $35.00 per set. Their goal is to have these flags in place by Memorial Day. Our Auxiliary is also planning to donate a flag.

NOTE: At the May 6^th meeting, the members present voted to purchase a flag set.

Donald East

Nicholas Formosa

Marsha Four

Tony Four

Michael Kalichak

James Lewis

John Lewis

Sam Lewis

Patrick Meara

Michael Meara

John Mitch

Michael Moore

Frank Roessner

Susan Gallagher Smith

James Ulmer

We will be selling poppies at the following churches:

Sacred Heart Saturday - Sunday, May 16-17^th

5:30 P.M. on the 16^th, 7:30, 9:00, 10:30, and 12 Noon on the 17^th

St. Dennis Sunday May 17^th

8:00, 9:30, and 11:30 A.M.

These dates were reported in the April edition of the Short Sheet and may have lapsed by the time you receive this issue. A volunteer sign-up sheet is available at the Post. Please contact Tom Loftus if you can help.

Fred Steigerwalt

Eileen Steigerwalt

Betty Roe

Sam Zampino

Joan Francis

Norma Rodini

Ed Brophy

Jan Zampino

Jo Sheridan

Pete Roe

Ginny Fiorello

Myra Cudemo

Jim Woods

Mike Cudemo

Dolores Baker

Pat Brown

Tom Loftus

Bernie Farrell

Betty Hall

Charlie Farrell

Blanche Vetre

Betty Beck

Ernie Beck

Rosemary Loftus

Carmie Gianfrancesco

Ches Hall

Alyse Roe

Joann Woods

THE CHILDREN:

Danielle Brown

Alysa Brown

Kelly Leonard

Catherine Welde

Samantha Cutler

Casey Brown

MUSIC DIRECTOR: Art Beaumont

BARTENDERS: Joann Baker and Jeff Steigerwalt

EMCEE: PETE ROE: "You are the greatest"

THE TUESDAY COMMITTEE: The place is in great shape.

AND TO "OUR MAN FRED": His relentless work ethic and many, many hours do not go unnoticed. You greased all our wheels!

Also, my sincere gratitude to Betty Roe and Pat Brown who took time from their busy lives to put together a delightful show which was enjoyed by all. Thank you ladies, and again to all who participated in whatever capacity.

HOLY THURSDAY: The Ladies Auxiliary participated with Post members in devotions to the Blessed Sacrament led by Vince Hanna on Holy Thursday. Members present were: Pat Brown, Betty Hall, Myra Cudemo, Norma Rodini, Joanne Woods, Jan Zampino, Eileen Steigerwalt, Kay Farrell, Rosemary Loftus and Jo Sheridan.

VAVS JO SHERIDAN
SPRING CITY, SOUTHEASTERN VETERAN'S CENTER: A combined effort of Post and Auxiliary members made our bingo party at Spring City a huge success. Thanks to Post members Vince Hanna, Dick Farrell, Charlie Farrell, Tom Loftus, Tony Sammartino, Bill Sheridan and Sam Zampino and our Auxiliary members Pat Brown, Bernie Farrell, Kay Farrell, Joan Francis, Jo Sheridan and Jan Zampino. There were over forty residents in attendance who received snacks, coffee, cookies, and soda provided by the Auxiliary and one hundred canteen books which were provided by the Post. Anyone interested in volunteering at Spring City may call Shirley Shutzman (volunteer coordinator) 948-2418.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
CHEER COMMITTEE: Eileen and Dolores want to thank all those who donated to the "Basket of Cheer." A special "Thank You" to Bill Duffy (our Friday night bartender) for his generous donation and also to the CORSAC Home Association for theirs. Preselling of chances helped this to be a very lucrative fund raiser. Thanks for everyone�s cooperation.

JUNE DINNER: The June dinner will be held at Charlottes on June 3^rd, 1998. To all members who were not present at May's meeting and who would like to attend this "Ladies Night Out"' please contact Mildred Lester (449-7555) for details.

Marsha has also been active with the Vietnam Veterans of America organization for about 11 years. The Vietnam Veterans of America sponsors a program called the Veterans Initiative, a program that has been in existence for about 5 to 6 years. The Veterans Initiative program is a vet-to-vet program which sponsors programs such as the one in which veterans from the United States and Vietnam exchange information to help each group locate MIAs through personal contact with veterans who were involved with the war.

Another aspect of the Veterans Initiative program is one involved with the investigation into the effects of Agent Orange. Any of you familiar with Agent Orange know that it can be a very painful and deadly affliction. Members of the Veterans Initiative have made a number of trips back to Vietnam in an attempt to learn more about Agent Orange, and Marsha has been invited to be a participant on the next trip. In fact, Marsha is the first woman veteran to participate in one of these trips. She will be doing some field work and fact finding during her visit. The team Marsha is a member of will be visiting the cities of Hanoi, DaNang, Plaiku, Ho Chi Minh City, and Tay Ninh. The length of the trip will be two weeks in duration.

Marsha is looking forward to the trip, but like any of us who have traveled far from home is praying for a safe trip. She emphasized that she could not attempt such an arduous task without the support of her husband, Tony, and their children. Please keep Marsha and her coworkers in your prayers. We look forward to hearing about your travels, Marsha, when you return in June.