Our Post Service Officer, Patti Whitmore, sent this over and we’ve put a link on the website for future reference. You can find it below and from the Home Page under Resources and then under Veterans Affairs Info.
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Greetings Everyone,
It is that time of year again for the Auxiliary Tree Sale in Mt. Juliet. I have attached the order form for your convenience in ordering your trees. Click Here for your Order Form
Please note: There are a few changes to be mindful of. First of all, we had to schedule the pickup earlier than usual this year, so it is imperative that you get your order in quickly. The pickup date is Saturday, March 29, 2025. We are now taking orders thru March 19, 2025 with payment due by March 22, 2025. Please, no exceptions.
Secondly, we had to increase our cost this year to $30.00 per tree. However, the good news is if you pay by credit card or venmo, you will not be charged a fee. Of course, checks are also acceptable.
Third, the only refunds we will be issuing this year will be for trees ordered and paid for but not available from our supplier. We ask that you make sure when the trees are loaded into your vehicle that the count is correct. Our helpers will make every effort to load the correct number, but it is also your responsibility to verify the count. You will not be issued a refund if you get home and find your order was short.
All of that being said, we look forward to supplying you with some great shrubs and trees again this year and hope that you will once again support our Auxiliary fundraiser. As in the past, some of the funds will be used to send local 11th grade girls to Tennessee Volunteer Girls State (an Auxiliary program designed to empower young women to become great leaders and responsible citizens and to learn about our government and how laws are enacted). Remaining funds will be used to support our Veterans and to promote patriotism in our community in any way we can.
I will look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Kathy Leedy
Fund Raising Chairman
Breakfast is waiting!
Saturday February 15th. 9 AM. Flat Tire Diner 4700 Old Hickory Blvd, Old Hickory TN 37138.
Family and Friends are also welcome. Join us.
How many of you shop at Kroger? If you do, you probably have a Kroger+ card to get the exclusive discounts by using the card. You may even have a Kroger credit card which is or can be linked to the Kroger+ card.
Our post has been approved to participate in Kroger’s Community Rewards program. In doing so, you can select Post 281 as your favorite charity and a percentage of your purchases will automatically be donated to the post without additional cost to you! Every little bit helps, right?
Here’s some Updated guidance:
To Use the Kroger Community Rewards Program:
Simply visit http://www.kroger.com. Log into your Kroger account then click on your Name (Upper right corner), select Community Rewards and search for Tyler Cates American Legion Post 281 either by name or DS341 and then click Enroll. New users will need to create an account which requires some basic information, a valid email address and a rewards card.
*Customers must have a registered Kroger rewards card account to link to your organization.
*If a member does not yet have a Kroger rewards card, please let them know they are available at the customer service desk at any Kroger
REMEMBER, purchases will not count for your organization until after your participants register their rewards card.
Participants must swipe their registered Kroger rewards card or use the phone number that is related to their registered Kroger rewards card when shopping for each purchase to count.
If you need help, please let us know so we can help you get signed up.
How many of you shop at Kroger? If you do, you probably have a Kroger+ card to get the exclusive discounts by using the card. You may even have a Kroger credit card which is or can be linked to the Kroger+ card.
Our post has been approved to participate in Kroger’s Community Rewards program. In doing so, you can select Post 281 as your favorite charity and a percentage of your purchases will automatically be donated to the post without additional cost to you! Every little bit helps, right?
Here’s some Updated guidance:
To Use the Kroger Community Rewards Program:
Simply visit http://www.kroger.com. Log into your Kroger account then click on your Name (Upper right corner), select Community Rewards and search for Tyler Cates American Legion Post 281 either by name or DS341 and then click Enroll. New users will need to create an account which requires some basic information, a valid email address and a rewards card.
*Customers must have a registered Kroger rewards card account to link to your organization.
*If a member does not yet have a Kroger rewards card, please let them know they are available at the customer service desk at any Kroger
REMEMBER, purchases will not count for your organization until after your participants register their rewards card.
Participants must swipe their registered Kroger rewards card or use the phone number that is related to their registered Kroger rewards card when shopping for each purchase to count.
If you need help, please let us know so we can help you get signed up.
Our 1st and 2nd Vice Commanders, Mike Faoro and Bob Snuck are getting together at Chick Filet in Mt. Juliet on 21 JAN 25 0900. They’re looking for members or interested persons to join them for some social comradery and story telling no doubt.
Sounds like a good opportunity to get out, spend some time with like minded folks and have a good time.
401 S Mt Juliet Rd Ste 105, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
There’s really no set schedule for these get togethers so keep your eye on our Face Book group where updates are likely. Oh, you can get to the FB group at the bottom of the website pages. That white dot with the “f” in it.
Fellow Legionnaire and Post 281 member John Drnek passed this along:
PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AIR RESERVE STATION, Pa. —
Beginning in 2026, the legacy Uniformed Services Identification (USID) card will no longer be accepted for access to benefits, privileges, or DoD bases.
Something to put on the “To Do” list for sure. Beat the rush and get yours soon!
For the rest of the story: Click Here
So far, we have 61 folks coming to the party. Come on, it’ll be fun!
Door prizes & Story telling by Susan P. Hunter- Author about her book, 77 Letters.
Very Good food and Great company!
Please use the following link to RSVP and help our caterer with preparations.
Please try to select your dessert preferences while you’re in there. There’s a little checkbox for additional items.
Pecan Pie or Banana Pudding
When you receive confirmation of your sign up it will say for you to bring your menu selections, NOT. That’s just the way this signup thing assumes you’re signing up and volunteering to bring things. We don’t have the ability to edit the confirmations. So please don’t bring anything but yourselves! You may pay at the door if you haven’t already done so. $20 each.
Oh, and if you’ve signed up at one of our meetings, then please go ahead and use this link to confirm. It will really help a lot!
Here’s the link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DAFA62DA7F5C52-52895620-christmas
Thanks for your help. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!
