Author: Jeff Mattingly
Donation Center for Hurricane Helene Victims
Lebanon Fire Department is hosting a donation center for the victims of the recent disaster of Hurricane Helene. The drop-off location will be at LFD Headquarters, located at 520 Coles Ferry Pike. This location will receive donations from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM until further notice.
Please note, that while local communities appreciate the volunteer spirit during disasters and emergencies, it is important to refrain from sending resources that have not been requested by state or local authorities.
If you would like to bring donations to our upcoming picnic (10/5/24), and/or to our next post meeting (10/8/24), we’ll deliver them to the donation center.
Veteran Fall Festival
Dear Veterans,
You’re invited to join us for some good ole’ fall time fun and Veteran community outreach!
The Veteran Fall Festival takes place Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. CT at the historic Alvin C. York VA Medical Center inside the quadrangle. Expect to be blown away with dozens of VA resources and services, community partners, and other fall time festivities.
The Veteran Fall Festival is exclusively open to Veterans and their families. We look forward to seeing you there!
More Details
Hurricane Helene – FEMA
If you have family or friends in East Tennessee or other affected areas:
FEMA Information for You
Food Assistance
United Way:
Red Cross:
- Disaster Shelters | Find Shelters | American Red Cross
- 1800-RED-CROSS (733-2767); Users are encouraged to download the Emergency App by texting “GETEMERGENCY” TO 90999
- Services for Veterans | American Red Cross | Veterans Assistance or text: “GETHEROCARE” to 90999
Salvation Army:
- https://disaster.salvationarmyusa.org/HeleneServiceLocations or contact your local Salvation Army
- You can search via zip code for your local Salvation Army here: The Salvation Army USA
Find a Safe Transportation Route
Map: TDOTSmartway
National Resources:
You May Have Heard
Our Picnic Date and Location have changed
In hopes of reducing confusion we’ve created a NEW ‘Sign Up’ and here’s the link for that: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DAFA62DA7F5C52-51575527-post
We’re now hoping 5 Oct 24 will have good weather and we can have some fun at the Cedar Creek Campground Pavilion, 9264 Saundersville Rd Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 beginning at Noon.
Have you already signed up? If you had already signed up for the original date, we’ve attempted to recreate your RSVP. Please let us know if things have changed and you won’t be able to attend.
Hope to see you there! Please sign up to let us know you’re coming!
Picnic Postponed
Due to the pending messy weather that is headed our way over the next few days, we are postponing our annual Picnic that is scheduled for this Saturday and moving the picnic to a new date of 5 OCT.
The location for the picnic on 5 OCT 2024 is now going to be Cedar Creek Campground, at 9264 Saundersville Road, Mt. Juliet, which is on Old Hickory Lake.
It is a large recreation area with a large pavilion and a large grill, a playground, and a sand beach on the lake.
If you would, share this information with anyone that you thought was planning to attend this Saturday’s event, so they get the “word”.
Some of you may have received a reminder email from our ‘SignUpGenius’ which still had the original date and location in it. I was able to edit the title of the event which has the updated date and location. The date and location further down in the event can not be changed with out starting a new event and we hope it’s not too confusing. That being said, here’s the link to use for RSVP and helping hands:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DAFA62DA7F5C52-50507636-post
Since things have changed please make any necessary changes in the sign up app.
Please let me know if you need help with the app. I’m happy to help.
Picnic and Tyler Cates Memorial
Post 281 Annual Picnic and Memorial commemorating Tyler Cates’ sacrifice 20 years ago. 14 Sep 24 – 1200 noon, Charlie Daniels Park, Mt. Juliet, Pavilion #5
Be There or Be Square!
Please click on the following link to RSVP and to let us know if you can help out with any of the “slots” we need assistance with.
Here’s the Link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DAFA62DA7F5C52-50507636-post
We’re going to be griddling hamburgers and hotdogs (buns, cheese and condiments included) and we’ll have some Cokes.
We need you to bring the other stuff!
Side dishes or deserts enough for six folks would be Great!
Some of the other stuff you could bring are listed in the “slots” on the RSVP sign up using the link above.
We’ll have some bean bags and maybe horse shoes to throw around. A little friendly competition perhaps?
Maybe you have an entertaining game idea?
Let’s get together to remember Tyler and have a good time.
Click on a Pic for a better view ^^^^^^^^^^
Veterans Benefit Ball
Welcome to the Wilson County Veterans Benefit Ball! Join us for a night of celebration and support for our No Vet Left Behind Program at The Mill at Lebanon. Get ready to dance, mingle, and enjoy delicious food and drinks, all for a great cause. Let’s unite as a community to honor and give back to those who have served our country. Don’t miss out on this special event! You have the unique opportunity to help our office continue to provide emergency assistance to local Veterans experiencing an immediate emergent need pertaining to housing, food, medicines, and transportation. Our program operates solely off donations and all proceeds will go towards the program. We greatly appreciate your continued support!
American Legion Post 15 Picnic
Don Fox Park, Pavilion #3 on the bypass, (955 W Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon, TN 37087)
Saturday, 10 Aug 24, Noonish? Details are a little sketchy. But according to Bill Moss of VFW Post 5015 in Lebanon, ‘All veterans are welcome’.
Looks to be a nice day! Come on out and see what’s happening!
I was able to verify that the pavilion is reserved beginning at 1300hrs.
Have Fun!
Agenda for Post 281 regular meeting, 13 Aug 24 @ The Mt. Juliet Senior Activity Center.
6:00 PM, Evening finger foods provided by Bridget Passatore, Soft Drink and socializing time.
On or about 6:45, Begin opening protocol for the meeting
Introduce Abigail Whicker as the Department Winner of the Department Oratorical Winner and as a top finalist in the National Oratorical Contest held at Hillsdale College in Michigan last May, as she presents her award-winning speech.
Recognize QOV presentation by post members John Herko and QOV coordinator, Robert St. John for a quilt presentation for Tosha Boyles in recognition of Tosha’s current active-duty status.
Introduce Eddie Rockensock with information about real estate sales in Wilson County and NAR settlements and how they affect our membership.
Adoption of the minutes as posted on the Post Website
Officer reports: 1st Vice, 2nd Vice, ADJ, FO, SO, S@A, CH (sick call)
Constitution and By-Laws update, final review submitted to Department and awaiting the final official sign-off.
HG, ALR, SAL, Auxiliary updates.
Short- and Long-range event plans, as presented by 2nd Vice Bob Snuck
Aug Sign up for Wilson County Fair, Veterans booth coverage, 16 -24 Aug, email sent to all subscribers on the post website. It’s not too late! Sign up now!
14 Sep Annual Post Picnic, booth 5, Charlie Danile’s Park, Mt. Juliet. Ceremony in honor of Tyler Cates in Sep, or post picnic and then a special time of reflection about Tyler during the picnic?
12 Oct Halloween in the Park
10 Dec Christmas Social/Banquet
14 Dec/ Mt. Juliet Christmas Parade.
New Business Correspondence
Anything else for the good of the legion.
Closing Protocol.