Post Jeep An anonymous donor recently gave the Post a 1942 fully restored Ford Jeep. We are in the process of turning it into our own, with badging commemorating the Devil’s Brigade of the First Special Services Force, which originated in Montana during WWII. The Jeep will take part in the two Corvallis parades each year, as well as events to help recruiting efforts. Post member Tom Pedersen has volunteered to store and maintain the Jeep at his home shop in Stevensville. The photo of Tom and Junior Past Commander Edna Nasca was taken at the recent Post Veteran’s Day Parade in downtown Corvallis. Active Duty Reconnect – 11-14 Feb 2021 The Post is hosting the 2021 Active Duty Reconnect program over February 11-14. Up to 6 active duty members will take part in winter activities in the area. Volunteers are needed to help with airport pickup, other logistics and activities. Contact Ike Slaughter (406-207-1404) or Tim Williams (406-223-1399) if you would like to help. Our Honor Guard Needs You! The Post 91 Honor Guard performs military honors at veteran’s funerals and memorial services. It also serves as color guard at local school events and parades. If you are interested in joining please contact Martyn Reiss (406-360-0640). Uniforms will be provided. American Legion Oratorical Contest Planning is underway for the local portion of the National Oratorical Contest. George Deaderick is our coordinator this year. He is looking for a few members to help with the judging of the high school participant’s speeches. Please contact him at (520-371-2087) Veteran’s Day Dinner Rescheduled Due to limits on the venue, the November Veteran’s Day dinner is now scheduled for the American Legion Birthday, March 15, 2021. All Early Bird participants will still be honored with their dinner covered by the post. More details will follow. Monthly $500 Pot of Gold Drawing The Executive Committee has re-established the Pot of Gold drawing at the monthly membership meeting. The prize is a $500 gift certificate to Frontier Guns and Ammo in Hamilton. You must be present and a current dues paid member to win. “Come on down!” Warrior Mission Ranch Rifle Raffle Post Member Greg Povenski has tickets for the raffle of a Geissele 14.5”, 5.56 mm-DDC Super Duty Rifle. Tickets are $25 ea. Call Greg at (910-322-5827) for tickets to the February 13th raffle. KG7SPL Post Amateur Radio Club The Post radio club will be kicking off the new year with a 2- day training to prepare one for obtaining their Technical Radio License. The training is open to all regular, auxiliary and SAL members. The training will be held at the Bitterroot College Computer Lab, January 2 and 9 from 0900-1400 each day. Other Radio Club January activities include: Monday January 4 – Monthly club meeting at BJ’s back room at 1800 Saturday and Sunday January 30 & 31 – Winter Field Day, Location and time TBA Call Doug Mason (406-546-4244) for more information. Upcoming Events: Saturday Jan 2 – Amateur Radio Club Training, Bitterroot College Computer Lab, 0900-1400. Monday Jan 4 – Amateur Radio Club Monthly Meeting, BJ’s, 1800. Tuesday Jan 5 – Legion Riders Monthly Meeting, BJ’s, 1830. Saturday Jan 9 – Amateur Radio Club Training, Bitterroot College Computer Lab, 0900-1400. Wednesday Jan 20 – Monthly Membership Meeting, Corvallis Fire Department, 1900. Saturday/Sunday Jan 30 & 31 – Amateur Radio Club Field Day, Time and Location TBA. Monday Feb 1 – Amateur Radio Club Monthly Meeting, BJ’s, 1800. Tuesday Feb 2 – Legion Riders Monthly Meeting, BJ’s, 1830. Thursday-Sunday Feb 11-14 – Active Duty Reconnect Wednesday Feb 17 – Monthly Membership Meeting, Corvallis Fire Department, 1900 Sunday Feb 21 – Oratorical Contest winner chosen. Upcoming Events Cont’d Monday Mar 1 – Amateur Radio Club Meeting, BJ’s, 1800. Tuesday Mar 2 – Legion Riders Monthly Meeting, BJ’s, 1830. Monday Mar 15 – Veteran’s Day/Legion Birthday Dinner, Victor Steak House, Details TBA. Wednesday Mar 17 – Monthly Membership Meeting, Corvallis Fire Department, 1800. Post Officers and Executive Committee Commander – Scott Turner – 406-218-9980 (scott@jdeng.org) 1st Vice Commander – Tim Williams – 406-223-1399 (timw658@gmail.com) 2nd Vice Commander – Don Helmbrecht – 406-381-6661 (donhelmbrecht@yahoo.com) Adjutant – Pat Clover - 406-381-1171 (fourleafpat1@me.com) Historian – Doug Mason – 406-546-4244 (mtmotorstables@gmail.com) Finance Officer – Cory Johnson - 406-370-8832 (johnsonptd@gmail.com) Sergeant-At-Arms – Bob Koellermeier – 406-777-1052 (threefiddles@netzero.net) Service Officer – Dan Griffin – 406-544-5257 (griffinsfc@gmail.com) Chaplain – Brian Wrede – 406-369-5813 (Brian.Wrede@asamnet.de) Executive Committee Members – Ike Slaughter, Don Bratsch, Allen Bjergo. Past Junior Commander – Edna Nasca Committees Americanism – Chairman Doug Mason Oratorical Contest – George Deaderick McGruff Kits – George Deaderick School Survey – George Deaderick Boys State – Ceremonials – Chairman Bob Koellermeir Honor Guard – Martyn Reiss Funerals – 13 to date Children and Youth – Chairman Corey Johnson Scholarships Temporary Financial Assistance Economic – Chairman Don Bratsch Job Opportunity / Career Day – Pat Clover Finance – Chairman Corey Johnson Foreign Relations – Chairman Allen Bjergo Graves Registration and Memorial – Chairman Doug Mason Fatality Markers – Don Helmbrecht House and Entertainment – Chairman Don Helmbrecht Legislative – Chairman Ike Slaughter Membership – Chairman Tim Williams Goal – 166 To Date - 140 Public Relations – Doug Mason http://corvallispost91.blogspot.com/ https://www.facebook.com/corvallispost91 corvallispost91@gmail.com