November 2025 Post Regular Meeting
Post 281 Minutes for 11 NOV , Veterans Day, a day full of activities.
Total Present 37
Officer present: 7
Regular members 20
Visitors, first time members 10
Wilson Warriors
The breakfast is open to Veterans and all Active Duty Military and First Responders.
Donations are Welcome!
Wilson Warriors was formed years ago to help veterans who could not afford paying the fee to have their names placed on the walls at the Veterans Plaza.
Several of our Post 281 Honor Guard members will be in attendance. Hope to see you there!
Turkey Shoot
This looks like fun. The weather may be good too!
2025 Christmas Banquet , December 9th
Ladies & Gentlemen!
The moment is fast approaching for our annual Christmas Banquet to take place. Come for a great time and to celebrate the beginning of the Holiday Season with the members of our post. American Legion Post 281 of Mt. Juliet would cordially like to invite you to attend our 15th annual Christmas banquet, being held on December 9th, 2025, at the Rutland Senior Center, 435 Northwest Rutland Rd., in the center’s banquet room. Doors will open at 5:30 PM and the banquet and festivities will begin at 6:00 PM .
If you would, please take a moment to visit the RSVP link below. Our deadline for ordering the food for the evening is the end of the month (30 Nov) which is quickly approaching. You can pay online when you make the reservation at the link below, or just pay at the door.
Rick Bell, the Mayor of Lebanon, is our speaker for the evening, He will be sharing stories about Castle Heights Military Academy and stories about Wilson County Veterans that have made their mark. We will also have some door prizes to give away and we’ll sing a few Christmas Carols as well.
Wreaths Across America
Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery’s Wreaths Across America program is in full swing!
Results 2025 So Far
9,123 Wreaths Sponsored
63.4% to Goal
5,277 To Go!
Please join us for Our Wreaths Across America Remembrance and Honor Program at the Cemetery Chapel on December 13, 2025 at 11:00 am. Wreath Placement will follow immediately after the conclusion of the ceremony and TAPS is sounded by the bugler.
To sponsor wreaths for our location, please visit: Wreathsacrossamerica.org/ and scroll down this page to the supporting Sponsorship Groups. Purchasing via one of these groups provides a larger impact for your donation. For more information email abrownwaatn@gmail.com
Agenda for regular post meeting, 11 Nov 2025
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:
1st Vice/2nd Vice/ADJ/FO/SO/Chap-Sick Call/HG/ALR/
OLD Business
Next meeting : 9 DEC Annual Christmas Banquet. Rutland Center,
Veterans Day Ceremony Invitation
Maristone of Providence would like to invite Post 281 to join and participate in our Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11th at 2:00 PM.
We would be honored to have your presence as we celebrate and recognize our resident veterans.
We’re located at 140 Providence Trail, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
P.S. I apologize for the short notice. This one almost fell through the cracks. JM
Post Meeting Minutes (14 October 2025)
COMPILED/SUBMITTED BY: ADJ Bruno Padovani
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – 14 October 2025
Reviewed/Approved By: CMDR Ward, POST 281, DEPARTMENT OF TENNESSEE
CONVENED: 1815hrs. ADJOURNED: 1931hrs.
MEMBERS PRESENT: 24 VISITORS: 7 POST OFFICERS: 3 TOTAL: 34
11 NOV , Veterans Day, a day full of activities.
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.
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: Discus
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:
1st Vice/2nd Vice/ADJ/FO/SO/Chap-Sick Call/HG/ALR/
OLD Business
Next meeting : 9 DEC Annual Christmas Banquet. Rutland Center,
