American Legion Post 281 of Mt. Juliet would cordially like to invite you to attend our 15th annual Christmas banquet, being held on December 9th, 2025, at the Rutland Senior Center, 435 Northwest Rutland Rd., in the center’s banquet room.
Here’s a link for all the details and a convenient way to RSVP. We really need to hear from you by November 30, 2025.
We’ve been notified by the family of the passing of Captain Gregory Rush, USMC.
All members,
A quick reminder about our annual picnic that we are hosting, tomorrow, 25 OCT 25, at the Charlie Daniels Park in Mt. Juliet, starting at noon. Bring a favorite side dish to share with others that will serve from 6 to 8 folks, along with a serving spoon that has your name on it. Burgers, Dogs and all of the “fixins” will be sponsored by the post. ALSO, bring all of your family and any Veteran friends and their families too. If ya got a favorite outdoor games, bring them.
Agenda for 14 OCT 2025 Regular Post meeting, CDP/RM Bravo
Bring Candy for Halloween in the PARK, (18 OCT) or make a cash donation at the sign-in table !!
Mission BBQ provides food for the meeting tonight. Thank you Mission BBQ and Merry Roberts for your support.
Allow Merry Roberts to talk with assembled members before starting the meeting.
Regular meeting primary agenda with events.
6:00 PM/Opening meeting protocol with 2nd Vice Adderholt conducting the meeting. Welcome all members and guest and all visitors present.
Recognize former Commanders present and special guest.
Review the posting of the minutes from the last meeting being published on 29 Sep,
Introduce Wilson County Mayor Randall Hutto.
Recruiting push? Distribute the new Business Cards, encourage each member to keep a few in their wallets to distribute to any and all Veterans they come into contact with.
Halloween In Da Park 18 OCT , Bring Candy and sign up to participate. order of set up is random, need tent, table, chairs from storage locker on Belinda Pkwy, purchase more candy,
Picnic discussion, 25 OCT, Charlie Daniels Park, Pavillion 2 reserved. Discus menu and other activities like games and if there is going to be any planned activity. Need sign-up roster/listing at 14 OCT meeting. Who’s cooking, on what ? I’ll bring the two horseshoe sets I have. INVITE VETERANS, FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS!!!
Discus the multiple events coming over Veterans day, 11 Nov, and our next meeting day as well.
11:00 am at the Veterans Museum in Lebanon, our HG and Commander will be involved in a Veteran’s day ceremony.
Dell Webb is having a Veterans Day event, but I do not have the time for it to begin.
Mission BBQ is hosting their Veteran’s Day noon (12:00 pm) celebration with member David Hale singing the National Anthem. Go by and get a free Sandwich.
Marlstone Retirement Home of Providence is hosting a 2:00 pm Veteran’s Day celebration for their 9 Vets and anyone from the post is invited. 140 Providence Trail, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
Our Regular meeting will be held at the normal time and place that evening. Guest speaker will be Phil LaPrad with the VVA of Rutherford County to discus all that he does for Veterans and what he has done recently, to include in helping some members of our post.
QOV award for next month’s meeting too. WW II Veteran Frank Michanowicz and family.
John Herko to review the QOV offer.
Officer’s reports: 1st V / comments as 2nd V / Adj / FO / SO / CHAP-sick call / HG / ALR POW-MIA / AUX efforts? /
Old unfinished business ?
Next regular meeting 11 November, regular time and regular place.
Closing Protocol.
Put support gear away and assure that you check with the front desk before leaving, all done before 7:45 PM.
