Tonight’s the night….. Honoring America’s Flag in honor of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Come and celebrate with us at the Mt. Juliet Veterans Clock tower at with a Patriotic Concert of music, food and enjoyment, in honor of the freedoms we have, because of their service to our GREAT country. 6:00 PM, bring lawn chairs.
Agenda for Post meeting on Tuesday, 13 May with social time and food STARTING 5:30 pm , MT. Juliet, Charlie Daniels Park, Community Center, Room Bravo
NEW 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 pm on meeting nights.
Welcome guest and all members in attendance.
Adoption of minutes as posted on the Website 18 APR.
The busiest Month of the YEAR is here…. Calendar UPDATE as follows:
Sunday 18 May, Run for the Wall Support, 3:00 pm, at Golden Bear/Beckwith Road, bring your American Flag and support the Run for the Wall riders as they pass by on I 40, headed to Lebanon for a fuel stop at Pete’s Truck Stop, enroute to Cookeville.
Honoring America’s Flag Display in cooperation with the Mt. Juliet Exchange Club
Thursday 22 May, 09: 00 am, Clock Tower at MT Juliet RD and East and West Division, in stall rebar for Honoring America’s Flag event, with post members, Under Armor volunteers and others, in cooperation with the Mt. Juliet Exchange Club. Bring work gloves and a small ( 5 lb.) sledgehammer if you own one.
Thursday 22 May, 10: 00 am, begin Exchange Club assistance support. See signup schedule, with continuous 24 hr. coverage for each day until take down on the 26th of May.
Saturday 24 May, 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, Patriotic Honor Concert at Honoring America’s Flag event, featuring Mt. Juliet’s JBD express, along with the Ed Bray’s Ledgen race car #66. Food truck will be available. Tickets for attending are sold at the entrance; recommended donation is $12. Special tickets for an American Flag set, a burger, chip and drink, and enjoy the concert for $50 donation. See flyer on this website.
Monday 26 May, 3:00 pm, Take down and storage of flags and posters.
2. Thanks to former Executive Committee members, Mike Faoro, Bob Snuck, Shawn Taylor, and Don Barnes for their dedication and service to the post. Member Mike Faoro is presenting two JROTC award to students at GHHS at 5:00 pm, 13 May.
3. Oath of Office to our next Executive Committee for the year 2025-2026 will be conducted by former CDR Lew Hightower New 1st Vice, Jeff Mattingly, 2nd Vice Brandon Adderholt, S.O. Patti Whitmore and new S@A Mike Adams will not be at the meeting due to planned vacations. New Adjutant Bruno Padovani, F.O. Steve Iles, and Chaplain David Hale will be administered the Oath of Office.
4. Boys state update, we have 11 young men have registered with Dept attending.
5. Mid-Year Department Convention, Murfreesboro 14 -15 June, basically 8 am to Steve Iles , Patti Whitmore and I will be attending.
6. Wilson County Memorial Day (26 May) at the Vet Center in Lebanon @ 10 am, for all of Wilson County. HG will be present to conduct rifle volley.
8. Next big event on the horizon is the State/County Fair in 14-23 Aug.
Officers Reports , 1st V/2ndV/ADJ/FO/SO/CH (sick call) HG/ALR/ Committees
Closing Protocol to follow.
9. Next regular post meeting scheduled for 10 June 2025
Agenda for Post 281 regular meeting, 8 APR 25 @ The Charlie Daniels Park, Community Center, Room “B” as in BRAVO
6:00 PM, Mission BBQ is serving tonight with a variety of their wonderful BBQ options, along with green beans and cole slaw and drinks and dessert too along with soft drinks, tea, and cookies too. Socializing while eating. Mary will address our members and give everyone an update on their special days for veterans 17 May, (Armed Forces Day) at their restaurant located at Opry Mills Malls and when free sandwiches for Veterans will be available.
On or about 6:30, Begin opening protocol for the meeting.
Quits of Valor Presentations for members Arnie Painter and Don Moody/ by Robert St. John and John Herko.
Adoption of the minutes as posted on the Post website; 28 March, February as posted by the Post Adjutant.
Officer reports: 1st Vice, 2nd Vice, ADJ, FO, SO, S@A, CH (sick call)
HG, ALR, SAL, Auxiliary updates , Buddy Calls update/ John Herko
CDR New Business / Correspondence/ CDR’s Comments
Nominations for 2025/2026 Post Officers are open and looking to fill the 1st Vice, 2nd Vice, Adjutant, and Sergeant at Arms post positions.
Update on Honoring America’s Flag event, in May, and special music concert on Saturday, 24 May at the Clock tower. Cover sequence of timing and special coverages for security. Set up on 22 May….overnight coverage…..Concert 24 May…take down and storage 26 May.
Boys State, with our 10 boys we will sponsor, runs from 25 May to 30 May.
Memorial Day event in Lebanon at the Veterans Center, starting at 11:00 am.
Next regular post meeting scheduled for 13 May, CDP CC, room Bravo. 11 Mar.
Anything else for the good of the legion.
Closing Protocol.
6:00 PM, Pizza, Chips and Soft Drinks and Cookies socializing time.
On or about 6:20, Opening protocol of post meeting
Welcome Guest speaker, Tennessee Senator Mark Pody. Senator Pody was elected as a Republican member of the Tennessee Senate from the 17th district, encompassing Cannon County, Clay County, Dekalb County, Macon County, Smith County and Wilson County. Pody resides in Lebanon, Tennessee.
Adoption of the minutes as posted on the Post web portal; 11 February as posted by the Post Adjutant.
Officer reports: 1st Vice, 2nd Vice, ADJ, FO, SO, S@A, CH (sick call)
HG, ALR, SAL, Auxiliary updates (Tree Sale information as on our website, plus volunteers)
Oratorical Update
CDR New Business / Correspondence/ CDR’s Comments / Leadership opportunities
Discussion about our Honoring America’s Flag event in May, with Possibilities of a night of music on 24 May making it big with a Concert at CD Park, 24 May.
15 April Post meeting the Mt J CD Park, CC,
Anything else for the good of the legion.
Closing Protocol.
Guest Speaker: Susan P. Hunter, author of book 77 Letters – Operation Morale Booster: Vietnam.
Tuesday, March 4, 2020, 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Del Webb Lake Providence Veterans Club
Del Webb Lake Providence Clubhouse, 1100 Del Webb Blvd, Mt. Juliet, TN
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: Contact John Herko, 830-431-1296 or to john.herko@me.com.
Social time (pizza) from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., followed by a short meeting and guest speaker.
About the author: Susan P. Hunter, a passionate supporter of Vietnam veterans (“#BravestGeneration), provides an energetic presentation about her mother, Joan Hunter) spearheading “Operation Morale Booster” during the Vietnam Era. It became an extraordinary humanitarian effort to ensure that every GI received a letter during the unit’s weekly mail call. Joan became an ardent pen pal to many veterans. One in particular, Robert Johnson, responded to her letters over the span of seven years (1966-1972)…hence, the title of the book. This unlikely “pen pal” relationship helped Johnson through some of his darkest days (including four tours in Vietnam) at home and abroad. As part of the presentation, Susan discusses some of the contrasts between WWII veterans and Vietnam veterans regarding length of assignments, days in combat, and how returning soldiers were treated by the country for which they risked their lives.
Visit www.susanhunterbooks.com for a more detailed synopsis of her book.
6:00 PM, Pizza, Chips and Soft Drinks and Cookies socializing time.
On or about 6:30, Begin opening protocol for the meeting.
Welcome guest speaker, Wilson County Veterans Service Officer, Zabrina Seay
Adoption of the minutes as posted on the Post web portal; 7 February as posted by the Post Adjutant.
Officer reports: 1st Vice, 2nd Vice, ADJ, FO, SO, S@A, CH (sick call)
Special committees/groups HG, ALR, SAL, Auxiliary updates
Oratorical Update from Bruno Padovani
CDR: New Business / Correspondence/ CDR’s Comments
TNVET Day on the hill discussion
Update on Mt. Juliet, SAC and the pending move to CD Park and the renovated current police station.
Discussion about our Honoring America’s Flag event in May.
Next regularly meeting is : 11 Mar Post meeting the Mt J SAC,
Anything else for the good of the legion.
Closing Protocol.
Jan 14th, 2025 regular post meeting, agenda:
6:00 Pizza and fellowship
Post recognition of Mt J Police Officer Justin Angle and MT J Firefighter Matthias Beatty
with distinguished leadership from the City of Mt. Juliet as guest. (Mike Faoro)
New Post Coin introduction.
Buddy Calls/ results of recent efforts. (John Herko)
The year ahead with discussion of 2025 activity plans.
Information update on the Oratorical (Bruno Padovani)
For our members and associates who are friends with Pat Costanza, you are invited to attend a celebration of life service for Pat’s wife, Betty. The special service will be conducted at the Del Web clubhouse, on Monday January the 13th, 2025, from 10:30 AM to 12:00.
News and Notes for December 2024
2. The agenda for the annual banquet is included below which includes special guest speaker and author Susan P. Hunter.
3. The annual Mt. Juliet Christmas Parade is scheduled for 14 Dec. Our post will have a float with our Post sign and Christmas decorations . Those participating are to be at the SAC NLT at 8:00 AM for prep and movement to the parade staging area at West Wilson Middle School. The parade ends at Charlie Daniels Park or in the vicinity near Woodbridge Road, approximately at noon. Transportation back to the SAC will be by van.
4. The local chapter of Wreaths across America is looking for volunteers to help offload trucks at the National Veterans Cemetery at 1420 Gallatin Pike on two dates, 11 DEC at 0900 and 13 DEC at 0900, as coordinated by Mary Roberts with Mission BBQ. Any interested parties can contact me, CDR Ward, or Chaplain David Hale for more details. As a post, we have contributed $630 towards the purchase of wreaths for this special occasion.
5. Next scheduled post meeting is to be held on 14 JAN 2025 at the Senior Activity Center.
Christmas Banquet Agenda Below:
American Legion Post 281 Annual Christmas Banquet
Rutland Place
435 NW Rutland Rd, Mt. Juliet, TN
10 DEC 2024
Sequence of events:
Agenda for 8 OCT 24 Regular meeting.
CDR Ward is traveling on the road with his Craft Show/Baking Sheet business for a few weeks and will also miss Halloween in the Park. Mike Faoro is vacationing in Italy with Janie but will be home in time to help with Halloween in the park. Bring candy to the meeting for the event. Second Vice Bob Snuck will conduct the regular meeting.
New Business:
Menu: Option#1 – Pot Roast w/ Turkey, 2 sides (Potatoes & Green Beans) & either Pecan Pie or Banana Pudding for dessert. Option #2 – Pot Roast w/ Ham, 2 sides (Could be different ones) & either Pecan Pie or Banana Pudding for dessert. Salad, tea & water also provided for all.
*** Veggies meals will also be available per request.
Other concerns or recommendations?