Author: Terry Ward

Veterans Day on Capitol Hill, volunteers to attend, 28 Jan 2026.

Written by Terry Ward on January 14, 2026. Posted in Announcements.

All members,

Veterans Day on Capitol Hill is scheduled for 28 Jan 2026, as mentioned last night during our meeting. If you have an interest in attending so you can meet our state representatives to express concerns as a Veteran, you will need to let me know so I can send the registration link to you. I do not have a block of seats or given a quota. It is a first come, first serve, type of registration and there are a limited number of seats available. Typically the seats are filled up quickly.

If you want to attend, let me know by tagging the “contact us” tab on this website.

13 January 2026, Regular Post meeting agenda

Written by Terry Ward on January 12, 2026. Posted in Announcements.

Agenda for 13 Jan 2026 Regular Post meeting, Charlie Daniels Park / Community Center

Room Bravo

5:30 PM Social time of food and camaraderie

6:00 PM/Opening protocol Welcome all members and guest and all visitors present.

Recognize former Commanders present and QOV and FMR CDR Lew Hightower and family. Recognize other special guest, MJFD EMT of the year Lt. Guy Flowers and MJPD Police Officer of the year SGT Kyle Holtmeyer and family members attending with them along with other member of the MJ Police and Fire Depts. Recognize member Joseph Padillia, Wilson CNTY School Board member.

Review the posting of the minutes from the last meeting being published on 12 Jan 26 across the Website to members.,

Introduction of members Robert St. John and John Herko who will award a Quilt of Valor to former Post CDR Lew Hightower. Recognize family in attendance with FMR CRD Hightower.

Introduce MJFD EMT of the year Lt. Guy Flowers and MJPD Police Officer of the year SGT Kyle Holtmeyer and family members attending with them along with other member of the MJ Police and Fire Depts, award Post excellent community service recognition plaques.

Recognize member Joeseph Padillia who will present a Wilson County School Board resolution certificate to all Veterans of Post 281 and all Veterans.

Recognize New member to the post that are in attendance.

CDR’s comments and updates

Officer’s reports: 1^st V absent / 2^nd V / Adj / FO / SO / CHAP-sick call / HG / ALR / SAL / Aux efforts? /

Old unfinished business ?

New Business/Correspondence/Business for the good of the American Legion

Next regular meeting 10 February, with special guest Phil LaPrad, VVA mobility Chairman, regular time and regular place.

Closing Protocol.

Agenda for regular post meeting, 11 Nov 2025

Written by Terry Ward on November 10, 2025. Posted in American Legion Post 281 News.

Agenda for Legion Post 281’s regular post meeting, 11 Nov 2025 Charlie Daniels Park, Mt. Juliet, Community Center/Conference Room Bravo, food and camaraderie at 5:30 PM, meeting starts at 6:00 PM

Meeting protocol: Welcome guest and all members in attendance

Two Quilts of Valor Presentation , WWII Vet Joe Reosenski and former post CDR Hightower. Family members are invited. The presenter will be the Tennessee Coordinator for the QOV Foundation — Ginger Fondren, assisted by member John Herko.

Guest Speaker, VVA Chapter 1089. Disabled Veterans Mobility Chairman Assistance Chairman, Phil LaPrad, to be primary Speaker.

CDR: Discussion

6 DEC Wilson Warriors Special Breakfast at the Lebanon National Guard Armory, 0800. Post 281 HG to receive special recognition for their service to the community. NO COST, but donations will be accepted

9 DEC Annual Post Banquet at the Rutland Center, starting at 6:00 PM, Speaker is Lebanon’s Mayor, Rick Bell . Doors open at 5:30 PM

13 DEC Mt. Juliet Cmas Parade,

20 DEC, Wreaths Across America, David Hale to update.

Post Officers Reports:

1^st Vice/2^nd Vice/ADJ/FO/SO/Chap-Sick Call/HG/ALR/

OLD Business

Next meeting : 9 DEC Annual Christmas Banquet. Rutland Center,

11 NOV , Veterans Day, a day full of activities.

Written by Terry Ward on November 9, 2025. Posted in Announcements.

Wilson County Veterans Day Parade starts at 10:15 AM

Veterans Day ceremony will be held at the Veterans Plaza, Lebanon, starting 11:00 AM.

Post 281 Honor Guard conducts a rifle volley during the ceremony

12:00 NOON, 281 member David Hale sings National Anthem at Mission BBQ, Opry Mills.

Free sandwiches for Vets.

Meeting protocol: Welcome guest and all members in attendance

Guest Speaker, VVA Chapter 1089. Disabled Veterans Mobility Chairman Assistance Chairman, Phil LaPrad, to be primary Speaker.

CDR: Discus

9 DEC Annual Post Banquet at the Rutland Center, starting at 6:00 PM, Speaker is Lebanon’s Mayor, Rick Bell . Doors open at 5:30 PM

13 DEC Mt. Juliet Cmas Parade,

20 DEC, Wreaths Across America, David Hale to update.

Post Officers Reports:

1^st Vice/2^nd Vice/ADJ/FO/SO/Chap-Sick Call/HG/ALR/

OLD Business

Next meeting : 9 DEC Annual Christmas Banquet. Rutland Center,

Post Picnic, Charlie Daniels Park, @ Noon, 25 OCT, 25

Written by Terry Ward on October 24, 2025. Posted in American Legion Post 281 News.

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.

Regular Post meeting, 14 OCT, Agenda

Written by Terry Ward on October 12, 2025. Posted in American Legion Post 281 News, Announcements.

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 2^nd 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: 1^st V / comments as 2^nd 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.

Agenda for Legon Post 281’s regular meeting, 09 Sep 2025 ……..BRING CANDY for Halloween in the PARK….!!!

Written by Terry Ward on September 8, 2025. Posted in Announcements.

Charlie Daniles Park, Community Center, Room B – Conference room, food and social at starting @ 5:30 pm, regular meeting starting NLT 6:00 pm

BRING CANDY for Halloween in the PARK….!!!

Regular meeting primary agenda events:

Meeting protocol : Welcome guest and all members in attendance

Guest: Recognize Former CDRs present

Adopt minutes as posted on the website 7 Sep @ https://www.mtjulietalpost281.com/latest-news

Recognize WWII local MT Juliet veteran Frank Michanowicz hitting his 100^th BD, with a special time for Cake and a few WWII war stories if he feels inclined to share.

Recognize MJHS Oliver Brown, Boy State attendee/just finished Army Basic and starting his senior year/ his parents/ Oliver addressing the post:

Recognize Troop 150 member Ethan Brinley, who will introduce his Eagle Scout Project and Troop leader Robert Loftis.

CDR: Discus Wilson County Fair Veterans Booth coverage , good bad and ugly, thank those who worked both the booth and for the VVA/food trailer

Flag display at entrance to fair grounds

Bigger Plans for 2025

Recruiting results? (as discussed at the last meeting)

New post “Business Card” coming our way

Officers/Reports: 1stV/2^nd V/Adj/FO/SO/CH-sick call/HG/ALR/POW-MIA/Aux

Old Business:

CDR / New Business:

Halloween in the park discussion. 18 OCT

Picnic/Social 25 OCT

Recruitment ….new focus on getting members

Next meeting : 14 OCT

VFW Post 5015 & Vietnam Veterans of America, (Lebanon Chapter ) Food truck helper sign up genius.

Written by Terry Ward on August 12, 2025. Posted in American Legion Post 281 News.

For all members of American Legion Post 281, if you can help the VVA with their food sales at the fair, our post will be able to earn some of the VVA’s profit.

To all members of Post 5015, this is the Sign-up Genius form that you can use to sign-up for your work time at the Fair in the Veteran’s Building. It’s simple, open the URL and go to the time and day that you want to work and sign up. If you have any questions let me know at this email address.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44A4AA2EA0F9C07-50308612-wilson

Yours in Service

W. Tom Gordon

Quartermaster/Adjutant

VFW Post 5015

Agenda for American Legon Post 281’s regular meeting, 12Aug 2025

Written by Terry Ward on August 11, 2025. Posted in American Legion Post 281 News.

Charlie Daniels Park, Community Center, Room B – Conference room, food and social at starting @ 5:30 pm, regular meeting starting NLT 6:00 pm

Regular meeting primary agenda events:

Meeting protocol : Welcome guest and all members in attendance

Adopt minutes as posted on the website 9 Aug https://www.mtjulietalpost281.com/latest-news

Guest:

Recognize Vincent Lenning with Burdine Supply for his continued support with the donations he has given to HAF which benefit the Exchange Club and our Post. Acknowledge Nancy Britt with Exchange Club and the amount receipt of her award to the post.

Boys state attendees and their parents as the young men addressing the post:

GHHS MJHS

Nicholas York Tanish Bangera

Niko Hailu Oliver Brown

Arvin Otoukesh David Constantin

CDR: Discus Wilson County Fair Veterans Booth coverage

Volunteer Signup sheet / Gate Passes to be distributed.

Workers for VVA with their food trailer

Flag display at entrance to fair grounds

Officers/Special Reports: 1stV/2^nd V/Adj/FO/SO/CH-sick call/HG/ALR/POW-MIA/Aux

Old Business: Kroger Advantage Card signup.

Website ….issues of effectiveness, value of newsletter, Facebook page?

CDR / New Business:

Picnic/Social update

Halloween in the park discussion.

Recruitment ….new focus on getting members

Update on Mt. Juliet’s REC and PARK and our invitation to use their room

Next meeting : 9 Sep meeting / Mt. Juliet HS JROTC D&C expedition in CDP parking lot 5:30pm

Closing Protocol

Agenda for 8 July 25 Regular Post meeting

Written by Terry Ward on July 7, 2025. Posted in Announcements.

Agenda for Post meeting on Tuesday, 8 July 25, MT. Juliet, Charlie Daniels Park, Community Center, Room Bravo

START time for the pizza and social time is 5:30 PM. Regular meeting begins at 6:00 PM. We must be done NLT 7:45 on meeting nights.

Meeting protocol : Welcome guest and all members in attendance.

Adoption of minutes as posted on the Website 18 June 25/ kindly review .

~ Welcome Boys State Attendees and their parents :

James Gatlin

2, Adam Loftis

3, John Marshall

4. Riley Bearup

Award appreciation plaques to Shawn Taylor and Bob Snuck.
Next big event on the horizon is the State/County Fair in 14-23 Aug- signup sheet to be passed around .

Officers Reports , 1^st V/2^ndV/ADJ/FO/SO/CH (sick call) HG/ALR/ Committees

Closing Protocol to follow.

Next regular post meeting scheduled for 12 Aug 2025