Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Legion Day
THE AMERICAN LEGION DAY
The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 on September
16th as a wartime veterans
organization based on the four pillars of Veterans Affairs &
Rehabilitation, National Security,
Americanism, and Children & Youth; and over the years, the American Legion has become a
preeminent community-service organization which now numbers more than 2.5 million
members --
men and women -- in over 14,000 American Legion posts worldwide
working a variety of programs
that support the four pillars and benefit our nation’s
veterans, its service members, their families, the
youth of America and its citizens; and the members of the American Legion are dedicated to
upholding the
ideals of freedom and democracy, while working to make a difference in the lives of
fellow Americans; and the 2018 observance of American Legion Day provides an
opportunity to
recognize Legionnaires in our community for their many contributions to
our community.
Early Bird
EARLY BIRD CUTOFF DATE IS SEPTEMBER 12TH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OUR GOAL IS TO HAVE 50% OF OUR DEPARTMENT GOAL (160).
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP BY THIS DATE AND THE POST BUYS YOUR DINNER AT THE ANNUAL VETERANS DAY DINNER ON 11 NOVEMBER 2019!
TO RENEW ONLINE FOLLOW THIS LINK:
https://www.members.legion.org/CGI-BIN/lansaweb?webapp=MYLRENEW+webrtn=wr_memberdata+ml=LANSA:XHTML+part=TAL+lang=ENG#legion-org-header
OUR GOAL IS TO HAVE 50% OF OUR DEPARTMENT GOAL (160).
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP BY THIS DATE AND THE POST BUYS YOUR DINNER AT THE ANNUAL VETERANS DAY DINNER ON 11 NOVEMBER 2019!
TO RENEW ONLINE FOLLOW THIS LINK:
https://www.members.legion.org/CGI-BIN/lansaweb?webapp=MYLRENEW+webrtn=wr_memberdata+ml=LANSA:XHTML+part=TAL+lang=ENG#legion-org-header
Patriot Day
The American Legion
National Executive Committee
Held on May 8-9, 2002
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the unprovoked attacks of September 11, 2001, upon America by foreign terrorists have thrust the United States, and other countries, into a war it never envisioned, militarily or diplomatically; and
WHEREAS, this new great unknown and uncertainty has woven itself into all the threads of society; and
WHEREAS, the challenges facing all the civilized people of the world as they relate to the war on terrorism will not end until those fanatics are eliminated or brought to justice; and
WHEREAS, America is fully committed through the Operation Enduring Freedom campaign to ensure our freedoms remain unfettered and sovereign for all generations, now and forever; and
WHEREAS, world opinion needs to remain focused upon the eradication of these inhuman acts perpetrated around the globe; and
WHEREAS, one way to accomplish this is to NEVER FORGET that those innocent victims did not die in vain; and
WHEREAS, America can fight back by reminding the world the deaths of these people will always be remembered and they will be forever loved; and
WHEREAS, A noble and appropriate way to accomplish this is through the annual celebration of their living; and
WHEREAS, This commemoration should be held each September 11th throughout the land with a tribute to include:
• The promotion of global peace and goodwill;
• The demonstration of America’s resolve and perseverance to win the war on terrorism; • The advancement of responsible citizenship;
• The encouragement of patriotism and love of country; and
• The poignant remembrance of those innocent victims that needlessly died on September 11, as heroes, one and all; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, By the National Executive Committee of The American Legion in regular meeting assembled in Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 8-9, 2002, that it does affirm its support and encourage the members, Posts, and Departments of The American Legion to honor the victims of 9-11 by planning and executing an appropriate annual patriotic or memorializing event in the community on that September date so their memories do not fade.
Message Points
A Day to Remember
• As a free people, we must NEVER FORGET that the innocent victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on America did not die in vain.
• We stand united as a nation and are committed to wiping out terrorism and those who plot the murders of innocent civilians throughout the world.
• The American Legion asks all Americans to honor the ultimate sacrifice of U.S. military personnel who gave their lives on and after Sept. 11 by contributing to The American Legacy Scholarship Fund to provide their children with an education.
• We must remain committed to supporting the young men and women of our armed forces who go in harm’s way on our behalf. Write them, pray for them and thank God they serve America with honor, courage and commitment.
• The men and women serving in the U.S. military today in the war against terrorism are our nation’s newest veterans.
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
2018 Legacy Run
The American Legion Legacy Run, August
2018
Are you ready to “Ride for the Kids” again this year?
Following is some information on the 2018 Ride that will have you ready to pack
your saddlebags!
DATES: August 19th through August 23rd
BEFORE THE RIDE: Registration, all rider briefings,
and motorcycle safety training on August 18th
WHERE: This year’s Legacy Run begins our Centennial
Ride in the Department of Kansas and ends near Minneapolis, MN, the site of the
annual American Legion Convention
THE ROUTE: We will travel through the Departments of
Missouri, Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota – 5 Departments in 5 Days
SOME HIGHLIGHTS:
- National
World War I Museum and Memorial, Kansas City, MO
- A
stop (TBD) at the American Legion Memorial Fountain, Kansas City, MO
- Harry
S. Truman Presidential Library, Independence, MO
- Travel
into Iowa
- A
visit to Polaris and the Indian Motorcycle Factory Customer Appreciation
Center
- Travel
across Iowa into Wisconsin
- From
Wisconsin into Minnesota for a visit to The Soldiers Field Veterans
Memorial, Spam Museum, Hormel Historic Home, Mower County Historical
Society and a few surprises!
- Travel
to Ft. Snelling Cemetery and Veterans Home
- As
we approach our final destination, a brief ride through the Eagles Healing
Nest in Anoka, MN
- The
Ride ends at Post 102 in Anoka, MN
OTHER FEATURES:
- Each
day we will both lunch and dinner at an American Legion Post and all Posts
except one are 1919-1920 Chartered Posts in honor of our Centennial year
- This
year we are encouraging any American Legion Riders and supporters who
cannot attend the Legacy Run to register as a “Supporter” for $20.00. All
Supporter registrants will receive a specially minted 2018- 2019
Centennial Legacy Run Pin, patch set and some surprises!
MORE INFORMATION
Please stay tuned as we make final preparations
to Ride for the Kids!
The 2018 American Legion Legacy Run
commemorative T-shirts are now available.
Click Here for details.
Click Here for details.
If you have specific questions or concerns, please feel
free to contact The American Legion National Riders Advisory Committee Chairman
and Legacy Run Chief Road Captain Bob Sussan either by email (bob@institor.com) or telephone
(703-328-7691).
August Membership Meeting
Corvallis American Legion Post #91
Conducts their monthly membership meeting
At 7:00 pm, Wednesday, August 15, 2018
At the Corvallis High School Library
Committee Assignments and Workshop
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