Ordering Name Tags, Caps, and Pins
Need a name tag? You can order them on-line and have it shipped right to your home. Select the blue badge as shown on the right.
Read moreNeed a name tag? You can order them on-line and have it shipped right to your home. Select the blue badge as shown on the right.
Read moreThe American Legion has started a new program to re-energize the American Legion brand. You will see a story on this in the February 2013 edition of The American Legion. It proudly proclaims, “No one does as much for active-duty military, veterans, military retirees and their families as does the Legion.” Our member veterans are doing a lot in our local communities, yet many still do not associate their efforts with the American Legion.
Read moreIt is now tax time and we are now looking at what we did last year and the effect on our taxable income. If you have been considering making a significant donation to the renewal or support of the American Legion Post Home, there is still time. You can make a contribution from your IRA, but you must do so before February 1, 2013.
Read moreTroop 505 announced that their Court of Honor will start as usual with a heart-warming Flag Retirement Ceremony. The troop will present 81 Merit Badge awards that have been earned, 17 Rank Advancements, and two Special Awards. The Court of Honor is scheduled for Wednesday, January 30, 2013 from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Read moreA local muscular therapist, Julie Donnelly, assisted local veterans by holding a class for post members. The class taught our members how to release body pain. This clinic was her idea as a fund-raising event that will benefit everyone! Non-members are asked to make a $15 donation to the Post’s 2013 American Legion Boys State Program.
Read moreAlex Werden, Chapel Hill High School student and Boy’s State participant, won the District 12 American Legion Oratorical Contest competition and now moves on to Division III competition.
Read moreOur Post’s flag retirement container was showing a lot of wear and tear. It is now sporting new vivid colors and signage. It is placed just outside our entrance walkway and is easy to access.
Read moreIf you are like this writer, you have “tons” of greeting cards sent to you as part of a fundraiser. What do you do with your excess?
Read moreHaze Gray and Underway, that was the life of most sailors. Do you recognize him? He was on Midway Island for his 1969-70 WESTPAC cruise.
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