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Almost 2 Painless – Updated Guidance

Written by Jeff Mattingly on . Posted in Announcements.

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.

Almost 2 Painless

Written by Jeff Mattingly on . Posted in Announcements.

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.

Breakfast With Buddies

Written by Jeff Mattingly on . Posted in Announcements.

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.

Jan 14th, 2025, Post meeting agenda

Written by Terry Ward on . Posted in American Legion Post 281 News.

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)

DoD requiring new ID

Written by Jeff Mattingly on . Posted in Announcements.

Fellow Legionnaire and Post 281 member John Drnek passed this along:

  • Published July 19, 2024
  • By U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Lucas Weber
  • 911th Airlift Wing

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

Post 281 Member’s Update for December

Written by Terry Ward on . Posted in American Legion Post 281 News.

News and Notes for December 2024

  1. Minutes for the 12 November meeting were sent to each registered post email on 6 DEC, through the post website. 

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:

  • Doors open at 5:45 PM.   Assure to get a ticket for a door prize.    
  • Social Time 5:45 PM until 6:15 PM
  • 6:15 PM Welcome Remarks, Commander Terry Ward
  • Prayer Chaplain David Hale
  • POW/MIA Ceremony/  1st Vice Mike Faoro and Sgt at Arms Don Barnes
  • The buffet line for dinner opens at 6:30 PM
  • Dinnertime  6:30 PM until 7:15 PM, with coffee/iced tea/water and dessert 
  • On or about 7:15 PM recognize special guests and speaker, Mrs. Susan P. Hunter, Author of 77 Letters
  • Singalong Christmas Carols, Chaplain David Hale
  • On or about 8:30 PM closing remarks and final door prize drawing
  • *******  Bring a bag or two of hard candy for collection, to be distributed to the kids along the parade route on 14 December, with the annual Mt. Juliet Christmas parade. **********************

12 November 2024 General Meeting Minutes

Written by Shawn R. Taylor on . Posted in Minutes.

General Meeting Minutes

COMPILED/SUBMITTED BY:  ADJUTANT Shawn R Taylor   

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – Date: 12 November 2024

Reviewed By: COMMANDER Terry Ward, POST 281, Tyler Cates, Dept of TN      

CONVENED:  1830   ADJOURNED: 2010  

MEMBERS PRESENT: 32      VISITORS: 11       POST OFFICERS: 9      TOTAL: 52

ASSEMBED

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