Johnston-Blessman Post 38

3220 W. College Ave, Appleton, WI 54914

920-733-9840

Welcome Legionnaires

and the Whole American Legion Family -

This page is for you!

One Team, One Mission - We are...

"Veterans Helping Veterans"

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Make sure to click "here" at the bottom of this page to see past Post 38 events and happenings!

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***NEW MEETING TIME***

MONTHLY MEETING & PRE-MEETING MEAL

Monday, July 7, 2025

PRE-MEETING MEAL @ 5:30-6:20PM

OFFICIAL MEETING at 6:30PM

Our monthly meeting will occur on Monday, July 7, 2025 at our NEW TIME 6:30pm. There will be a pre-meeting meal beginning at 5:30pm, TBD.

Remember, the monthly meetings are for YOU our members as a place to get information on Post 38 happenings and events. It is also a place for camaraderie while you visit with other veterans. See you at the Post!

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MONTHLY MEETING NOTES

MAY 2025

The Post Meeting Minutes for May 2025 are now available for download. Click here.

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QUARTERLY REPORTER

(2nd Quarter)

April - June 2025

The Second Quarterly Reporter for 2025 is now available for review. There is a lot of valuable information in the Reporter and it allows our members to get a pulse on Post 38 events and happenings. Click Here

As always, thank you for your continued support of our American Legion Post 38.

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INFORMATION AND NEWS

YOU CAN USE!

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2025 AMERICAN LEGION BRAT FRY

MENU AND PRICE LIST

Apr 2nd - Oct 29th

11:00-2:00pm

The 2025 for the American Legion Post 38 Brat Fry Menu and Price List. Please consider sharing this with your friends, family and company employees.

Brats, Burgers, and Hot Dogs served every Wednesday, rain or shine from 11:00-2:00pm, starting April 2, 2025, going through October 29, 2025.

We look forward to seeing you!!

**NOTE: For larger orders/corporate orders, please contact Post 38 at 920-733-9840 to place ahead to prevent long wait times.

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POST 38 CHANGE OF COMMAND

MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2025

On Monday, June 2, 2025, Post 38 had its Change of Command ceremony, welcoming its newly elected officers and the swearing in ceremony.

Our new Post Commander is Jarrod Coulter, who took the reins from Past Commander Jan Hoffman.

Other leadership changes include the following:

1st Vice Commander: Jonathan Reid

2nd Vice Commander, Wayne Senneke

3rd Vice Commander, Stephanie Zinser.

Please welcome our new officers as they continue to make Appleton American Legion Post 38 one of the most recognizable organizations in the State of Wisconsin.

in Coming Post 38 Commander, Jarrod Coulter taking the Oath from Past Commander Ed Domek

Swearing in Ceremony for New Officers: Commander, Jarrod Coulter; 1st Vice Commander: Jonathan Reid; 2nd Vice Commander, Wayne Senneke, and 3rd Vice Commander, Stephanie Zinser

Ceremonious Passing of the "Clip Board" to newly appointed 3rd Vice Commander, Stephanie Zinser

Commander Jarrod Coulter, giving closing comments of the Post 38 Monthly Meeting.

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AWARDING CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION

MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2025

On Monday, June 2, 2025, Commander Jan Hoffman presented Certificates of Appreciation to Louis Jungbluth, Finance Officer Wade Van Ryzin and Adjutant, Dave Baumann.

Congratulations on all your hard work and dedication to the veterans of Post 38.

Louis Jungbluth Wade Van Ryzin Dave Baumann

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SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT APPRECIATION TO POST

MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2025

On Monday, June 2, 2025, Post 38 scholarship winner Christian Monigal, from Fox Valley Lutheran High School thanked Post 38 personnel for his scholarship award.

Christian plans on using the scholarship funds for his goal of becoming a Pastor. Congratulations Christian on this achievement and best of wishes for future endeavors.

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GREEN BAY BLIZZARD

FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2025

Block Party Starts @ 5:00/Game at 7:05pm

The Green Bay Blizzard invites veterans and military personnel to attend their Military Appreciation Night, held on Friday, June 13, 2025. What an exciting way to spend a Friday evening watching indoor football at the Resch Center.

There will be a Block Party which begins at 5:00 and the game commences at 7:05pm.

See below for additional details.

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FLAG DAY ETIQUETTE

Saturday, June 14, 2025

With Flag Day quickly approaching on Saturday, June 14, 2025, and with the Appleton American Legion Family participating in the festivities it is imperative that proper flag etiquette is recognized.

Did you know that this etiquette is actually codified under Section 1 of Title 4 of the US Code (4 U.S.C. § 1 et. seq). To learn more about the proper honoring of our nation's ensign, please visit here: https://us-flag.net/code/

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CAMP AMERICAN LEGION 100TH ANNIVERSARY

SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2025

There is still room on the bus to go to Camp American Legion to celebrate the 100 year anniversary on Saturday, June 14, 2025. See attached flyer for information. Cost for this event, is $30.00 per person.

VETTIX

FREE TICKETS FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES

vettix.org

Do you like going to concerts, sporting events, or other shows? If so, then look no further than Vet Tix to see if your next adventure could be had with free tickets offered by Vet Tix.

Vet Tix provides tickets to events which reduce stress, strengthen family bonds, build life-long memories and encourage service members and veterans to stay engaged with local communities and American life. They support our troops by honoring their service and providing positive family and life experiences, during and after their years of service to our country.

Tickets are available to members who served in any branch of the armed services. Sign up on line through their verification portal to ensure your service is recognized. Once verified, you are on your way of getting discounted and/or free tickets for a variety of events and attractions. So don't wait, sign up today!

(Tickets from our area include the TimberRattlers, the Comedy Club, Milwaukee Brewers, Bucks, Green Bay Packers, and UW Badger sporting events).

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AMERICAN LEGION NEW MOBILE APP

The American Legion has launched a new mobile membership app – Legion+. Download the app through Apple iTunes and the Google Play store. Legion+ provides a direct route for members to access their digital membership card, manage membership information, recruit a new member, help a suicidal veteran and get the latest news on legion.org.

Check out all the new features: https://www.legion.org/.../download-the-new-legion.

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UPCOMING POST 38 EVENTS

APPLETON FLAG DAY PARADE

SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2025

SHUTTLE LEAVES AT 1:00PM SHARP!!

The 74th Annual Appleton Flag Day Parade will take place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. This cherished tradition has grown into more than just a parade—it's a full celebration of patriotism, community, and service, with activities surrounding the main event. The 2025 parade theme is “Honor. Courage. Commitment.”, a fitting tribute as we spotlight both the United States Marine Corps and the United States Navy, each commemorating their 250th anniversaries. As is tradition, the United States Flag will serve as the Grand Marshal, and this year, it will be proudly escorted by Bob Lace—a U.S. Marine and respected member of the Appleton community.

Willing participants are asked to meet at the American Legion Post 38 parking lot (3220 W. College Ave., in Appleton). Shuttle bus will leave at 1:00 PM SHARP to take marchers to the staging area. Bus will return marchers after the parade. Parade route is 2-miles.

After the parade, please consider joining us afterwards at Post 38 for brats, hamburgers and an enjoyable evening of karaoke with Michael John Beard. He will be performing from 4 to 7 and you will have the opportunity to sing your favorite songs. Brats and hamburgers will be available for purchase.

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upcoming club 38 events

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WEEKLY

CLUB 38 BAR & GRILL

HOURS

Tuesday

Bar Open 11:00am – 8:00pm

Kitchen Open: 11:00-2:00

Lunch Limited AYCE Buffet for $10.00 per person (1 entree and sides)

4:00-7:00pm

Dinner AYCE Buffet: $12.00 per person (2 entrees and sides)

Wednesday

Bar Open 11:00am-8:00pm

Kitchen Open: 11-2:00pm

Famous Brat Fry 11-2:00

(weekly drink special during Brat Fry)

Thursday

Bar Open 11:00 – 8:00pm

Kitchen Open: 11-2:00pm

(Hot Beef Steak or Broasted Pork Chop Sandwiches)

Bar Bingo NOW Every Thursday

Friday

Bar Open: 11:00am – 10:00pm

Kitchen 11:00am – 8:00pm

Offering Dine In or To Go

Friday Fish Fry Spectacular!!

See below for additional information!

Saturday

Bar Open: 11:00am – 6:00pm

Pizza and Drink Specials

(served from 11-6:00pm)

2-topping pizza (your choice of Sausage/Cheese; Pepperoni/Cheese; Sausage and Pepperoni; Sausage/Mushroom)

and 4 domestic pints for $20.00

Make it a pizza and 4 rail drinks for only $26.00

Sunday:

Bar 11:00am – 6:00pm

Kitchen Open 11:00am - 6:00pm

Serving Broasted Chicken Dinner

Offering Dine In or To Go

See below for additional information!

**CLUB 38 IS CLOSED ON MONDAY. **

(Hours are subject to change based on Club 38 and Post 38 activities. Jolly Bob's pizzas are available at the bar during bar hours. We do host activities and events that may extend the hours of the bar. Our banquet hall is available to help you plan your next function. Call: 920-733-9840 during normal business hours.)

Legal Disclaimer: All photos used highlighting food items are for representative purposes only. Club 38 Bar and Grill or the Appleton American Legion Post 38 do not endorse any particular brand unless otherwise stated and recognized. Photos taken by staff personnel are actual representations. Representative photos are available via open-source means and are available for general use and do not violate any copyright or trademark restrictions. The use of the word “broasted” is a general term and pertains to our chicken is how it is prepared – freezer to fryer. Our broasted chicken is prepared in a Broaster™ Brand Fryer and our chicken is purchased through one of their suppliers

CLUB 38 BAR & GRILL

CLOSED MONDAYS

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TUESDAYS

ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET

Lunch Buffet Served: 11:00am - 2:00pm

Dinner Buffet Served: 4:00 - 7:00pm

Did someone say, "All You Can Eat Buffet?" We sure did! At Club 38 Bar & Grill, enjoy a delicously prepared buffet with all the fixings at a price that is sure to please your wallet

Our menu will be rotate weekly, so please ensure to visit our Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/appletonpost38

Begining April 1st, we will be offering a Lunch Buffet. The Lunch Buffet will include one entree' with sides for the great price of only $10.00 per person.

The Dinner Buffet will include two entree's with side for ONLY $12.00 per person. There is no place where you can get great food at an awesome price!!!

For each of the Buffets, kids are only $1.00 per age up to 11 years old.

Remember, when you dine at Club 38 Bar & Grill inside the Appleton American Legion Post 38, you not only support our staff, but you also ensure Post 38 can continue its mission of "Veterans Helping Veterans."

Thank you for your oustanding support of Club 38 Bar & Grill. We look forward to seeing your smiling face each and everyday we are open!!

(Images below are for representation purposes only Prices are as indicated)

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THURSDAY SANDWICH DAY

HOT BEEF SANDWICH OR

BROASTED PORK CHOP SANDWICHS

SERVED ON THURSDAYS (starting April 3rd)

11:00am-2:00pm

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BAR BINGO

Held Every Thursday of the Month

4:00 - 6:00PM

Did someone say Bar BINGO? We sure did and it is right at your very own Club 38 Bar and Grill, inside Post 38. Come join in on all the fun! We have a 100% payout!

When: Every Thursday of the Month.

Time: 4-6:00pm

Cost: $2.00 a card and $5.00 for blackout!

We also serve $3.50 rail pint mixers all night long, so see you there.

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FABULOUS FRIDAY FISH FRY

"Come for the Fish, Stay for the Drinks!"

Served All Day: 11:00-8:00

Our Famous Friday Fish Fry is quintessentially Wisconsin! Served is delicious Baked/Fried Haddock, Perch, Walleye, Shrimp (to name a few) along with a potato of your choice (including Baked, Fries, Sweet Potatoe Fries, Tator tots, etc.) with cole slaw and rye bread.

Bar Open 11am-10:00pm

Serving from 11am-8pm

(Additional Menu items are available)

Please call (920) 733-9840 to order your items "to go" in advance.

*There is a $0.50 charge per carry-out orders.

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BUON CIBO!

SATURDAY PIZZA AND DRINKS

Club 38 Bar & Grill is the place to be on Saturday, We are serving up a local favorite - Jolly Bob's Frozen Pizza. Get a 2-topping pizza and 4 domestic pints for only $20.00! Prefer rail drink to beer? We've got you covered, same number of rail drinks for only $26.00.

We'll have the TV's on for games during the day. So, stop on by and see all the friendly faces at the Appleton American Legion Post 38 and Club 38 Bar & Grill - where you are family!

Pizzas and drinks are served during normal business hours.

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BLOOD MARYS MORNINGS

SUNDAY BROASTED CHICKEN

Now Serving from 11:00-6:00PM

On Sundays, Club 38 Bar & Grill are standing by to prepare for you one of our delicious Bloody Mary's with a beer chaser. This wonderfully crafted drink can be yours for only $4.00. Yup, you are reading that correctly, only $4.00!!!!

Join your American Legion Post 38/Club 38 family for a good old-fashion, down-home country Sunday Chicken Dinner consisting of broasted Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Stuffing with Gravy, and all the fixin’s starting at $9.95.

So, come on down to your Club 38 for some good ole' Sunday cooking!

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RECENT POST 38 HAPPENINGS

(Post 38 Member representation)

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MAY 2025

2025 MEMORIAL CEREMONY HONORING

1st Lieutenant Philip T. Bixby, Jr.

Story: 1st Lt. Philip Taylor. Bixby, Jr., United States Army

Gold Star World War II Veteran

As Memorial Day approaches, there are so many stories of heroes who braved a war that was fought on two fronts against two formidable enemies. At times the odds of becoming victorious seemed almost insurmountable. To this day, there are many stories that have never been told and have too passed in the memories of those brave men and women who answered the call to serve this nation.

There is a reason why these patriotic souls are proverbially referred to as the "Greatest Generation." They answered the call of duty, standing up for the country for whom they fought, and did so, in the most challenging conditions. Many of these heroes paid the ultimate sacrifice and would be forever interned in foreign soil.

The Appleton American Legion Post 38 is honored to highlight one of those heroes. A soldier who left Appleton and made his mark across the Atlantic. To this day, his service is recognized by the nation of whom he is contributed with saving from attack by Germany. The soldier we honor is, First Lieutenant Phillip T. Bixby, 2nd Armored Division, United States Army.

First Lieutenant Bixby was born into a family of farmers who tended the fields once gracing the Appleton area along Prospect Avenue. After high school, Philip attended UW Madison, where he began his military career serving in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps. Bixby, while attending UW-Madison studied the Farm and Industry short course, graduating with the Class of 1939. In 1941, Bixby married his high school sweetheart, Rosemary (Pekarske) Bixby and they would go on to have two children together.

Philip left to serve his country during World War II (WWII). He became a tank commander and served as the First Lieutenant of the 67th Armored Regiment in the 2nd Armored Division of the Army. During his service, he traveled to North Africa, Sicily, Normandy and Germany.

In January 1945, after being wounded three times in Europe, Philip briefly returned home, as the Army had granted him a one-month leave. Philip used it to visit his wife and family, spending precious time with ‘Bicky’, his two-year-old son.

Upon his return to the front lines, in March 1945, Bixby was informed he and his fellow service members were going to capture Berlin, and the country needed all veterans to serve. As he had done so many times before leading the advance with his head out of the turret of his tank, Philip was tragically killed by an enemy sniper on April 14, 1945, near the Elbe River outside Magdenburg, Germany. He was only 29 years old. The 2nd Armored Division crossed the river; however, they were ordered back, allowing the Russians to take Berlin. A month later, the war was over.

It would be over two week later that Philip’s beloved Rosemary would receive the dreaded news that her husband was killed in the line of duty. Philip would never see the child Rosemary gave birth to, his second son, Ronald, born in November 1945.

Philips T Bixby Jr is buried or memorialized at Plot J Row 8 Grave 17, Netherlands American Cemetery, Margraten, Netherlands. Since 1945, the Diederen family from Brunssum, has adopted Philip’s grave and they lovingly cared for and maintained it.

On May 24, 2025, 1st Lieutenant Bixby, along with a number of American WWII veterans will be honored and remembered during the annual Memorial Eve gala dinner, organized by the Netherlands American Institute of Limburg (NAIL). This is a well-known and renowned event in the Holland region.

To learn more about 1st Lieutenant Bixby and his background at UW Madison, please consider visiting this link here: https://www.honorstates.org/index.php?id=124016

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APRIL 2025

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MARCH 2025

Certificate of Appreciation Presentation

The Appleton American Legion Post 38 has many members and volunteers who make our organization not only good, but great.

In fact, the amount of volunteer hours far exceeds the amount of paid hours. Our volunteers are the heart and soul of what we do - "Veterans Serving Veterans."

On Monday, March 3, 2025, Post 38 had the pleasure of recognizing one of those individuals who is always on call to help wherever needed. Post Commander, Jan Hoffman, presented Gary Wickert a Certificate of Appreciation for all of his hard work either helping with the bar, working in the kitchen, or doing repairs around the Post.

Congratulations Gary on a job well done!

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FEBRUARY 2025

Four Chaplains Ceremony

Lt. George L. Fox (Methodist), Lt. Alexander D. Goode (Jewish), Lt. Clark V. Poling (First Dutch Reformed Church) and Lt. John P. Washington (Catholic). What did four men of different faiths all have in common? They were all Chaplains assigned to the USAT Dorchester.

The 368-foot steamship which previously served as a luxury liner, the USAT Dorchester was operated by the War Shipping Administration. It’s mission: sail from Newfoundland to Greenland to transport 906 troops. The ship would have to navigate icy seas and pass through waters infested with German U-boats.

After midnight on Feb. 3, 1943, the Dorchester was torpedoed by a U-boat in the Labrador Sea off Greenland and went down in 20 minutes, according to official records.

The four men listed above are forever remembered as heroes, who in the face of certain death, gave up their lifesaving gear to save their fellow troops. Their memory is forever memorialized.

On Monday, February 3, 2025, the Appleton American Legion held its own memorial service honoring the faithful service and ultimate sacrifice of these four men of God. They were brave until the end, comforting those who were scared, who lost the will to live, and those who knew they had sailed their final voyage that fateful night.

It is a privilege for our Post 38 members and the Post 38 family to remember such bravery, honor such courage, and pay tribute true faithfulness.

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