Tyler Cates American Legion Post 281

Monthly Meeting Feb 2024
2024-02-13 18:00 - 23:59 UTC | Mt. Juliet Senior Activity Center (MJSAC), 2034 N Mount Juliet Rd Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
We have grown to near 260 members and continue to welcome veterans of all our Armed Forces to join us.
We meet monthly on the 2nd Tuesday 6-8 pm at the Mt Juliet Senior Activity Center. 2034 N Mount Juliet Rd – Click for directions
This is located next door to the Church of Christ.
Entry is in the rear of the building.
Doors open at 6. We will have pizza, cold soft drinks and water. Come and join us and get to know some of the guys and gals that make our post successful.

President's Day
2024-02-19 | TN
Although the holiday is most often called “Presidents’ Day,” the observed federal holiday is officially called “Washington’s Birthday.”
Neither Congress nor the President has ever stipulated that the name of the holiday observed as Washington’s Birthday be changed to Presidents’ Day. Additionally, Congress has never declared a national holiday binding in all states; each state has the freedom to determine its legal holidays. This is why there are some calendar discrepancies when it comes to this holiday’s date.
https://www.almanac.com/content/when-presidents-day

President George Washington's Birthday
2024-02-22 | TN
February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799
https://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/facts/the-truth-about-presidents-day/

5 th Dist. Oratorical
2024-02-24 | TN

Eagle Scout of the Year Applications Due to TAL Department of Tennessee
2024-03-01 | TN
For applications:
https://www.legion.org/scouting/261001/apply-2024-american-legion-eagle-scout-year-award

Div. Oratorical
2024-03-09 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | American Legion Post 88, 2717 McCampbell Ave, Nashville, TN, 37214, United States

Monthly Meeting Mar 2024
2024-03-12 18:00 - 23:59 UTC | Mt. Juliet Senior Activity Center (MJSAC), 2034 N Mount Juliet Rd Mt. Juliet, TN 37122

The American Legion's 105th Birthday
2024-03-15 | TN
The American Legion is turning 105 on Friday, March 15 – the day in 1919 when the first American Legion caucus, held by members of the American Expeditionary Force, convened in Paris.
Each year, Legion posts across the country hold events – public, private or both – to commemorate this anniversary. Posts are encouraged to upload recaps and photos of their birthday celebrations (and other community activities) to legiontown.org.

Last week to order trees from American Legion Auxiliary Unit 281
2024-03-25 - 2024-03-31 | TN
Download your tree order form at:
Auxiliary Tree Sale Form

**ALL TREES ARE $25.00 EACH ***
Checks should be made payable to ALA Unit 281 and mailed to:
ALA Unit 281, P. O. Box 67, Mt. Juliet, TN 37121.
Payments for orders must be received by Monday, April 1, 2024.
Contact Kathy @ 615 218-7541 by phone or by text, or E-mail (preferred) aux281@comcast.net.
PLEASE NOTE: You MUST have confirmation number at time of pick-up. Trees will be ready for pick-up Saturday, April 13, 2024 beginning at 9:00 a.m. Location of pick-up is 1st Baptist Church, 735 N. Mt. Juliet Rd., Mt. Juliet, TN.
If you cannot pick up your trees on the above specified date, please have a backup person designated as we cannot hold trees for anyone.
All trees MUST be picked up between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day
2024-03-29 | TN
National Vietnam War Veterans Day in the USA 2024 — March 29.
National Vietnam War Veterans Day is celebrated on March 29th in the US and was recently made a recognized annual holiday in 2017 when it was signed into law by President Trump.
March 29th is the day that the last of the troops were withdrawn in 1973.
This is a separate holiday from Veterans Day which is celebrated on November 11th, that marks the end of the First World War.

Dept. Oratorical
2024-03-30 | The American Legion Department of Tennessee, 318 Donelson Pike, Nashville, TN, 37214, United States

Last Day to Order Trees from TAL Auxiliary Unit 281
2024-04-01 | TN
Here’s the order form. See also Post 281 website and “Latest News”
Pick up is April 13, 9:00am to noon.
2024th-Annual-Tree-Sale-Order-Form

Monthly Meeting Apr 2024
2024-04-09 18:00 - 23:59 UTC | Mt. Juliet Senior Activity Center (MJSAC), 2034 N Mount Juliet Rd Mt. Juliet, TN 37122

JROTC Medals Presentation
2024-04-09 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Mt. Juliet Senior Activity Center (MJSAC), 2034 N Mount Juliet Rd Mt. Juliet, TN 37122

Post 281 - Budget submitted to membership for review
2024-04-09 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | TN
The budget fiscal/financial year begins on June 1, 2024, and ends on May 31, 2025 — this is considered Fiscal Year 2025.
The budget is prepared by the Budget Committee, which is chaired by the Finance Officer.
March/April: Budget Committee presents budget to Executive Committee.
April 9: Budget submitted to general membership for review, comment, and recommendations.
May 14: Budget voted on at general membership meeting, following election of new officers.

Post 281 Nominations for Officers
2024-04-09 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | TN
The 281 Members Handbook (on our website) and the Constitution and By-Laws contain descriptions of the primary duties of Post 281 officers.

Spring 2024 "Buddy Check" Contacts
2024-04-10 - 2024-05-13 | Buddy Check Callers Choice of Location, TBD, Mt. Juliet, TN, United States
2024 – About the Buddy Check Program
Semi-annual outreach to Post 281 members.
Are you OK? Do you need any assistance?

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 281 Tree Sale
2024-04-13 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | First Baptist Church, 7175 Lebanon Rd, Mt. Juliet, TN, 37122, United States
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 281 Tree Sale. Download order form at:
Auxiliary Tree Sale Form

Checks should be made payable to ALA Unit 281 and mailed to:
ALA Unit 281, P. O. Box 67, Mt. Juliet, TN 37121.
Payments for orders must be received by Monday, April 1, 2024.
Contact Kathy @ 615 218-7541 by phone or by text, or E-mail (preferred) aux281@comcast.net.
PLEASE NOTE: You MUST have confirmation number at time of pick-up. Trees will be ready for pick-up Saturday, April 13, 2024 beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Location of pick-up is 1st Baptist Church, 735 N. Mt. Juliet Rd., Mt. Juliet, TN.
If you cannot pick up your trees on the above specified date, please have a backup person designated as we cannot hold trees for anyone.
All trees MUST be picked up between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.

TN Department, Fifth District Convention
2024-04-18 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | VA TN Valley Healthcare Murfreesboro, TN, 3400 Lebanon Pike, Murfreesboro, TN, 37129, United States

Veterans Social @ Carrick Glen Senior Living
2024-04-30 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | TN
2024 Apr 30 Carrick Glen Veteran Social

JROTC Cadet of the Year - Applications Due on May 15
2024-05-01 | TN
The American Legion Junior ROTC Cadet of the Year (JROTC): Annually The American Legion, Department of Tennessee selects a JROTC Cadet of The Year. This award is officially titled “The American Legion Colonel Frederick B. Bowling, JROTC Cadet of the Year.” Eligibility is limited to Tennessee JROTC cadets who have been awarded either The American Legion General Military Excellence, or The American Legion Scholastic Award Medals and received the Certificate. Awarding of The American Legion Medals must come from an adopting American Legion Post. The JROTC Senior Instructor must provide the recommendation for the scholarship award. Information and recommendation forms are provided to each JROTC Unit in Tennessee by February each year. The JROTC Cadet of the Year Sarah Ann Foster will receive a $3,000 scholarship from Department. The Deadline for recommendation and a copy of The American Legion Certificate must be received by the Department on/about May 13, 2024. The JROTC Department Chairman is William Brooks, 423-504-3704, brooks_bill@hcde.org .

Armed Forces Week
2024-05-11 - 2024-05-18 | TN
https://veteran.com/armed-forces-week/
For American service members, Armed Forces Week is an occasion to remember past and present service for all branches of the service. Once upon a time there was a separate occasion for each branch of the military, later consolidated into a single remembrance.

Mother's Day
2024-05-12 | TN

Monthly Meeting May 2024
2024-05-14 18:00 - 23:59 UTC | Mt. Juliet Senior Activity Center (MJSAC), 2034 N Mount Juliet Rd Mt. Juliet, TN 37122

Post 281 -- FY 2025 Budget Recommended for Approval
2024-05-14 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | TN

Post 281 -- Election of Officers
2024-05-14 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | TN
See Website: Top menu bar item: “About Post 281,”
Select “281 Members Handbook,” which includes responsibilities of officers.

JROTC Cadet of the Year Award Nominations Due Today
2024-05-15 | TN
Due to TAL Tennessee Department not later than May 15, 2024.
The American Legion Junior ROTC Cadet of the Year (JROTC): Annually The American Legion, Department of Tennessee selects a JROTC Cadet of The Year. This award is officially titled “The American Legion Colonel Frederick B. Bowling, JROTC Cadet of the Year.” Eligibility is limited to Tennessee JROTC cadets who have been awarded either The American Legion General Military Excellence, or The American Legion Scholastic Award Medals and received the Certificate. Awarding of The American Legion Medals must come from an adopting American Legion Post. The JROTC Senior Instructor must provide the recommendation for the scholarship award. Information and recommendation forms are provided to each JROTC Unit in Tennessee by February each year. The JROTC Cadet of the Year Sarah Ann Foster will receive a $3,000 scholarship from Department. The Deadline for recommendation and a copy of The American Legion Certificate must be received by the Department no later than May 15, 2023. The JROTC Department Chairman is William Brooks, 423-504-3704, brooks_bill@hcde.org .

TAL National History Contest - Entries Due
2024-05-15 | TN
History Books due to the Department of Tennessee for those competing in the National History Contest. Entries for One-Year Narrative and One-Year Post Yearbook due to Tennessee Department. See rules in Tennessee Department Bulletin for February 2024.

National Oratorical
2024-05-17 - 2024-05-19 | TN
Hillsdale, MI

Armed Forces Day
2024-05-18 | TN
Seven things you didn’t know about Armed Forces Day”
https://www.legion.org/library/249005/seven-things-you-didn%E2%80%99t-know-about-armed-forces-day
