You have heard the expression, “if wishes were horses, beggars would ride” Well, we are now riding a beautiful strong steed! We all have been wishing for a new HOME, a new Post in which we can really begin to grow, we have begged the owners in the community for a building that would begin to meet our needs, and we were willing to slowly add the amenities needed to make it livable, like a bar, and maybe a kitchen.  No owners were able or willing to provide us what we needed, until just last week.  We found it, the board viewed it, and approved it.  It has everything we need, down to hot water, four restrooms, a bar, kitchen, banquet room, office space, forced air heat, two swamp coolers, and a pool table.  Not to mention, coolers for the beer, freezers, refrigerators for the food, steam tables, cold bar, banquet tables, chairs, tablecloths, plenty of parking, and a flag pole already flying the American flag.  The opportunities are great for us to serve the community, our veterans, and increase our revenue.  The banquet room has been rented out in the past by the owner, and will continue be rented out by the Post. Work will begin as soon as we get the key, to get the food service certificate, and the license to operate a bar.  We are the proper distance from anything that would prevent that, and it just takes time to get it going.  The rent on this huge building is considerably higher than we have paid in the past, for this reason we are asking each of our members to pledge what they can for six months $10, $25, or $50 a month.  In just two days, we have already received pledges from members that have seen the building, and many that have not, but were so excited about what they heard were anxious to pledge what they could.

As of February 1st the new post will be open from 3:00pm to 7:00pm daily, 7 DAYS A WEEK!  The hours will change, as needed, yet we want as many people to visit as possible in the early days so they can spread the word.  Once we begin to serve a Sunday brunch, or have a dinner night we will have extended hours here and there.  So stop by and check it out on the first of next month.  The address is 1000 Chavez, Belen, NM.  A large brick building with flag pole in front on the corner of 10th and Chavez. See attached map.  (you can be kept updated by viewing our blog. )  Type the following in the address bar, not the search bar, of your browser       americanlegionpost81.blogspot.com

 

Reinken to 10th, right one block to Chavez.  Right on the corner look for the Flag Flying!!!