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WEEKLY
CLUB 38 BAR & GRILL
HOURS
Tuesday
Bar Open 2:00 – 8:00pm
Kitchen Open: AYCE Buffet: 4:30-7:00pm
Wednesday
Bar Open 2:00-8:00
Kitchen Open: 11-2:00pm/Dinner: 4:30-6:30pm
(Hot Beef Steak or Broasted Pork Chop Sandwiches)
Thursday
Bar Open 2:00 – 8:00pm
Kitchen Open: CLOSED
Bar Bingo Every 2nd and 4th 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
Broasted Chicken served from 11:00am - 6:00pm
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
BLOODY MARY BAR - SUNDAYS
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!!!!
So, stop by Club 38 and have one of our amazing staff members prepare one just for you!

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ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET
(Held every Tuesday from 4:30-7:00pm)
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 ($12.00).
Our menu will be either Taco Buffet or Sauced Wings served everyother week. We will post the weekly selection on the American Legion Post 38 Facebook page: www.facebook.com/appletonpost38.com
February 4th - Sauced Wings Buffet
February 11th - Taco Buffet with toppings
February 18th - Sauced Wings Buffet
February 25th - Taco Buffet with toppings
Thank you for your oustanding support of Club 38 Bar and Grill. We look forward to seeing your smiling face each and everyday we are open!!
(Images below are for epresentation purposes only)
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HOT BEEF SANDWICH OR
BROASTED PORK CHOP SANDWICHS
SERVED ON WEDNESDAY
11-2:00 & 4:30-6:30PM
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BAR BINGO
(Held Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the Month)
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: 2nd and 4th 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!
Lunch: 11:00-2:00 Dinner: 11:00-8:00
Our Friday Night 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 (Lunch available from 11-2:00pm and Dinner 11-8:00pm)
Our Friday Fish Fry , served 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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SUNDAY BROASTED CHICKEN
Now Serving from 11:00-6:00PM
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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FEBRUARY
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.


JANUARY
MIDWINTER CONFERENCE
Story By: Catherine Kutzleb, Appleton American Legion Post 38
Photos/Video: Catherine Kutzleb
One may ask, what does the American Legion and Pillars Adult and Family Shelter have in common? The answer is simple – a mutual desire to help veterans and others in need [in the Appleton area] who may be struggling with housing insecurity; and to help an organization within our own community, bringing awareness to homelessness, especially during the winter months.
On Saturday, January 18, 2025, the American Legion held its Mid-Winter Conference in Appleton, WI at the Hilton Paper Valley Hotel and Convention Center. Almost 600 Legionnaires and Legion Family members attended the event. It was during the convention, the Legion Family, which include all Posts, Auxiliary members, Sons of the American Legion (SAL) and Legion Riders, came together collecting items for our local shelter which provides both individual and family shelter. This year, it was determined by the 9th District, Pillars would be the recipient of such a sizeable donation.
Pillars has long served the Appleton community including those veterans who may be experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. According to Pillar’s Development Manager, Emily Boettcher, [corresponding with Post Commander, Jan Hoffman], Pillars provided assistance to “56 veteran clients” for Fiscal Year 2024 (October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024).
Pillar’s vision is simple; “envision a creative, compassionate community that collaborates to find innovative, effective solutions so experiences of homelessness are rare and brief and everyone as a place to call home.”
Our donation included a variety of items, including a substantial sock donation (donated by Wigwam Socks) an item desperately needed, especially during the colder weather months. Appleton American Legion Post 38 personnel put together 15 laundry baskets which included bath towel sets and various personal items; some with a focus on women’s health and wellness. Numerous items were donated in accordance with requests from the various Pillar locations – 6 in total, throughout the Appleton area.
Once the items were collected, they were loaded into a truck and delivered to Pillars by Wisconsin 9th District’s 2nd Vice Commander, Migeal Babino; Kennen, Wisconsin’s Post 362 Commander, Rosanna Bogle, and Sergeant-at-Arms, Larry Bogle, and Appleton’s Post 38 Communications Director, Catherine Kutzleb to the Pillars location at 605 Hancock Street, Appleton. All items donated were graciously received by Pillar staff members Nikki, Lauren, Emily, and Rye (last names withheld for security reasons).
The Pillar’s staff on duty remarked this was one of the largest single donations they have received, noting the donation would greatly benefit numerous individuals across all their facilities. The smiles in the photos capture the joy of both giving and receiving, especially when donations are desperately needed.
To learn more about this valuable program or to donate please visit https:pillarsinc.org



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2025 ORATORICAL WINNER
Congratulations to Appleton American Legion Post 38 2025 Oratorical Winner Ms. Jade Wood, a senior at Appleton North High School. Jade was the winner of both Appleton American Legion Post 38's Oratorical Contest as well as Outagamie County's Oratorical Winner. She will be competing at the 9th District's Oratorical event on February 8, 2025 at Little Chute High School at 10:00am. All area Legion members are highly encouraged to attend this event. Please ensure you are seated no later than 9:45am. Please follow the posted signs for location.
(Photos: Appleton American Legion Post 38 Commander Jan Hoffman Presenting Jade Wood with her Scholarship Check.
Also present, Bob Johnston, Oratorical Committe Head and Jade's parents)
(Photos: County 2nd Vice Commander Bill Smith (left) presented Jade Wood with her Oratorical Winner's check along with 1st Vice Commander John Carpenter and 9th District Vice Commander Miguel Babino (far right))
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EMERGENCY REPAIRS FOR
CLUB 38 BAR AND GRILL
Per our Post Commander, Jan Hoffman, all funds will be used to help offset the cost of the pipe repairs. If you wish to donate to our repairs, please send your donations to the address below:
Appleton American Legion Post 38
Attn: Commander
3220 W. College Ave.
Appleton, WI 54914
Thank you for your support.
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DECEMBER
A Holly Jolly "Thank you" to all who attended the Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday, December 14th!
Santa was in true form, and he had so many gifts available for all the good little boys and girls. The laughter and joy that filled the room totally made Santa's day - all because of you!
Here are some precious highlights of the morning. Happy Holidays! 

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LONGEVITY AWARD PRESENTATION
MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2024
On Monday, December 2, 2024, we again recognized individuals who have sustained their membership with the Appleton American Legion Post 38. Congratulations to Mark Toll and Wayne Senneke on your Longevity Service Awards!
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NOVEMBER
LONGEVITY AWARD PRESENTATION
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4. 2024
It says a lot about an organization when individuals have been members of such for 30, 40, 50 or more years.
It says it is a place where individuals feel as if they belong, and it provides a place of camaraderie. It is also a testament that one believes in the mission of the organization – in this case, the Appleton American Legion Post 38.
On Monday, November 4, 2024, Post 38 Commander, Jan Hoffman, had the pleasure of presenting members of the Appleton American Legion Post 38 with their longevity awards. Awards are given in 5-year increments to members who have continued service with Post 38.
We are so grateful for your service to our nation and now your continued service to our Post 38 family. Thank you all for supporting our mission of veterans helping veterans.
Pictured:
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Erwin Polenz;
10 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 Frank Bennett
Kevin Hinz
Andrew Muth
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James Brown
𝟒𝟎 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫
Karl Heinz
𝟓𝟓 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫
Jeff Breitzman
John Breitzman


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PAST POST COMMANDER'S DINNER
On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, the Appleton American Legion recognized the Past Commanders of Post 38 with a dinner and an evening of camaraderie and laughter.
These members continue to serve the American Legion in so many ways and we are grateful for the past and continued support.

OCTOBER POST MEETING
POST EVERLASTING EVENT
On Monday, October 7, 2024, Appleton American Legion Post 38 held its Post Everlasting ceremony for the period of 2023-2024. This solemn event highlights those members of both Post 38 and the Auxiliary who have departed this world for their final reward.
The ceremony included our Scarlet Guard Color Guard(Chairperson, Eric Stadler) presenting the colors, a presentation by Appleton American Post 38 Commander, Jan Hoffman; the reading of all the members who have passed since 2023 by Lori Bishop, the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 38 - Appleton WI Chaplain. The ceremony concluded with a three-volley salute and the playing of taps.
We thank all those family members who attended this event and made the evening exceptionally special.
9th District Fall Conference
On Saturday, October 5, 2024, representatives from Appleton American Legion Post 38 attended the Fall 9th District Conference. This event was held at Red Maple Country Club from 8-3:00. A lot of information was put out at this meeting with the focuing continuing this year on the Be The One Campaign. Those in attendance were Commander, Jan Hoffman, Adjutant Dave Baumann, 1st Vice Commander, Jarrod Coulter, Bob Seide, 9th District SAL Commander, Communications Catherine Kutzleb and Carl Abendroth. (Not shown Dave Baumann)
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SEPTEMBER POST MEETING
old glory honor flight check presentation
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, the Appleton American Legion Post 38 had the distinct honor of presenting Ms. Diane MacDonald, Executive Director, Old Glory Honor Flight (OGHF) in Appleton, WI with a check for $7,500 to fly veterans to their national memorials in Washington, DC.
Diane has been with the Old Glory Honor Flight for over 15 years, and she recalled her first encounter with American Legion Post 38. MacDonald related how the partnership with Post 38 began with a small “$10.00 donation.” Diane recalled that donation during her visit to the Post, “…wasn’t what I expected, but OK, it’s a start.”
That initial donation set the wheels in motion for Post 38 to do more. Answering the call to service in supporting fellow veterans, our partnership with Old Glory Honor Flight over the years has expanded significantly in raising funds so veterans can take their trips to their memorials. The Appleton Community has equally supported Post 38 in accomplishing its goals, and this years’ Brat Fry Extravaganza on August 21, 2024, raised an impressive $7,500.
Since its inception, the Old Glory Honor Flight has flown 7,000 veterans to see their memorial in Washington DC. The first veterans flown out of the Fox Valley in 2009 were World War II veterans. Sadly, due to delays in constructing their memorial, many of these same veterans did not have the opportunity to see the memorials dedicated to their service. Additionally, the chaperones who accompanied these veterans were Vietnam veterans, and they wanted to ensure the WWII veterans saw their memorial before it was too late.
On June 6, 2024, Old Glory Honor Flight, working in conjunction with American Airlines, flew sixty-eight veterans to Normandy, for the D-Day remembrance event. As Diane stated, “the average age of these veterans was 100.”
Currently, OGHF is looking for Korean and Vietnam veterans to place them on the flight wait list. Any honorably discharged veteran, regardless of where they served (overseas or stateside), whose service is prior to May 7, 1975, can apply to be placed on the list for their flight. This year, on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the Old Glory Honor Flight will fly Mission 70.
Ms. MacDonald informed Post 38 members during the membership meeting, with the $7,500 donation, it will allow fifteen veterans to fly free of charge to Washington, DC to see their memorials. Post 38 is extremely grateful to its members for their hard work and the many hours of dedication in making this year’s Brat Fry a tremendous success. We are equally humbled for the support of the Appleton community who came out in mass supporting the American Legion Post 38 family, and all the wonderful partners who made this year’s event an enormous success.
Post 38 Commander, Jan Hoffman and Third Vice Wayne Senneke Ms. Diane MacDonald addressing Post 38 members
Present Ms. Diane MacDonald, Executive Director, Old Glory Honor Flight and our partnership.
with a check for $7,500.
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Thank you! On behalf of our Post Commander, Jan Hoffman, and the leadership [team] of Appleton American Legion Post 38 would like to give a heartfelt “thank you” to all those who came out and participated in our Brat Fry Extravaganza, on August 21, 2024, supporting the Old Glory Honor Flight.
We would like to give special recognition to our partners this year including: The Community Blood Center (Every Drop Counts-Donate Blood Campaign), Fox Valley Humane Association (Pet Adoption Awareness Campaign), Y100 WNCY and 93.5 Duke FM - Wisconsin, all who made this year’s event most memorable.
Your support of our Brat Fry was overwhelming, and we are happy to announce we not only met last year’s funds of $6500, but we exceeded it, by raising $7,500 for the Old Glory Honor Flight. We will be presenting this organization with a check during our September meeting.
We are so proud to be an integral part of the Appleton Community and your support as always, is greatly appreciated – Thank you!
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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