Thanks to Patti Whitmore for passing this along and to Military.com and Heather Sweeny for compiling this extensive list of opportunities!
https://www.military.com/veterans-day/restaurants-veterans-day-military-discounts.html
Correction: Our previous email/post had the assembly point for the parade as the Library. In fact, according to Bill Moss, POC for the event, “The parade will originate from First United Methodist, 415 West Main Street, at 10:00 AM and proceed up West Main Street, go around the square and terminate at the Veteran’s Museum, next to the Wilson County Courthouse.”
Additionally, we now have an agenda for the program beginning at 11:00 AM.
Of coarse, this is subject to change.
Phil Friedli has some information to share. Some old, some new.
On October 18th our Riders were out supporting the Wilson County Veterans Ride which was formerly known as the Bernie Ash Memorial Ride.
Yesterday, November 1st we were supporting riders and members of Post 75 Portland, TN. In observance of the passing of Aubrey “Ollie” Olive, a founding member of the riders chapter with the post. “Ollie” was a member of the legion for many years and he will be missed by many who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Upcoming events:
November 11th we will participate in the Lebanon Veterans Parade. Approximately 30 units will begin assembling at the First United Methodist, 415 West Main Street at 9:30 a.m. for the parade which will begin at 10:00 a.m., featuring color guards, high school bands, scouts, public service and military vehicles, motor cycles, horses, JROTC units, National Guard, all Veterans organizations, vets marching and riding, trollies and many other units. Leading the parade will be 100 year old WWII vet T/Sgt Elmer Marler of Watertown just received France’s highest honor, the Legion of Merit at the Tennessee State Capitol in October. The parade will turn from S. Hatton onto West Main Street, to the square, counter clockwise to East Main Street to the Veterans Park and Museum.
The Veterans Day ceremony will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. in compliance with the signing of the armistice ending WWI in 1918, and lasts for approximately one hour. The ceremony will consist of patriotic music, posting of the colors and wreaths to our war dead, raising of the service flags, recognizing all branches of the military and veterans. Gold Star Mothers, POW MIA. Color Guards and our American Legion Post 281 Honor Guard rifle volley preceding taps which ends the ceremony. The featured speaker this year is 1st Lt Norman F. Weber who as a child and as an American citizen, was held hostage in Hitler’s Germany and later served in the 82nd Airborne Division United States Army and the Air Force Reserve. Hot dogs and drinks will be served following the ceremony by Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1004. The event is sponsored annually by: American Legion Post 15, the City of Lebanon and Wilson County. https://lebanonwilsonchamber.com/lebanon-veterans-day/
Then on November 15th our Riders are participating for the 3rd year in the VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Veterans Day Parade an annual event held at the Alvin C. York VA Medical Center in Murfreesboro, TN, at 3400 Lebanon Rd. Pre-parade entertainment starting at 10 a.m. and the parade at 11 a.m.. The event is free and open to the public, featuring pre-parade entertainment, a ceremony, and the parade itself. Phil says they bring patients out and it’s a good time. Come on out!
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Most everyone has one of these. That is an account with Kroger that allows you to take advantage of their discounts and accrue fuel points or other rewards.
Other Rewards like Community Rewards!
You may remember some past postings here titled, “Almost Painless“. Here’s how the ‘new’ screens look.
Start the Kroger App on your phone and Click on the Head & Shoulders icon at the top left
Select, “My Account“
Select, “Community Rewards“
It may say “Change Organization” or Search for (Find an Organization) DS341 and Select “Enroll” and you’re done!
For those wishing to use a computer:
Log on to the Kroger webpage and click on the Head & Shoulders icon at the upper right.
Select, “Community Rewards“
It may say “Change Organization” or Search for (Find an Organization) DS341 and Select “Enroll” and you’re done!
That was Almost Painless wasn’t it?
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.
Here’s a link for all the details and a convenient way to RSVP. We really need to hear from you by November 30, 2025.
We’ve been notified by the family of the passing of Captain Gregory Rush, USMC.
All members,
A quick reminder about our annual picnic that we are hosting, tomorrow, 25 OCT 25, at the Charlie Daniels Park in Mt. Juliet, starting at noon. Bring a favorite side dish to share with others that will serve from 6 to 8 folks, along with a serving spoon that has your name on it. Burgers, Dogs and all of the “fixins” will be sponsored by the post. ALSO, bring all of your family and any Veteran friends and their families too. If ya got a favorite outdoor games, bring them.
Agenda for 14 OCT 2025 Regular Post meeting, CDP/RM Bravo
Bring Candy for Halloween in the PARK, (18 OCT) or make a cash donation at the sign-in table !!
Mission BBQ provides food for the meeting tonight. Thank you Mission BBQ and Merry Roberts for your support.
Allow Merry Roberts to talk with assembled members before starting the meeting.
Regular meeting primary agenda with events.
6:00 PM/Opening meeting protocol with 2nd Vice Adderholt conducting the meeting. Welcome all members and guest and all visitors present.
Recognize former Commanders present and special guest.
Review the posting of the minutes from the last meeting being published on 29 Sep,
Introduce Wilson County Mayor Randall Hutto.
Recruiting push? Distribute the new Business Cards, encourage each member to keep a few in their wallets to distribute to any and all Veterans they come into contact with.
Halloween In Da Park 18 OCT , Bring Candy and sign up to participate. order of set up is random, need tent, table, chairs from storage locker on Belinda Pkwy, purchase more candy,
Picnic discussion, 25 OCT, Charlie Daniels Park, Pavillion 2 reserved. Discus menu and other activities like games and if there is going to be any planned activity. Need sign-up roster/listing at 14 OCT meeting. Who’s cooking, on what ? I’ll bring the two horseshoe sets I have. INVITE VETERANS, FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS!!!
Discus the multiple events coming over Veterans day, 11 Nov, and our next meeting day as well.
11:00 am at the Veterans Museum in Lebanon, our HG and Commander will be involved in a Veteran’s day ceremony.
Dell Webb is having a Veterans Day event, but I do not have the time for it to begin.
Mission BBQ is hosting their Veteran’s Day noon (12:00 pm) celebration with member David Hale singing the National Anthem. Go by and get a free Sandwich.
Marlstone Retirement Home of Providence is hosting a 2:00 pm Veteran’s Day celebration for their 9 Vets and anyone from the post is invited. 140 Providence Trail, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
Our Regular meeting will be held at the normal time and place that evening. Guest speaker will be Phil LaPrad with the VVA of Rutherford County to discus all that he does for Veterans and what he has done recently, to include in helping some members of our post.
QOV award for next month’s meeting too. WW II Veteran Frank Michanowicz and family.
John Herko to review the QOV offer.
Officer’s reports: 1st V / comments as 2nd V / Adj / FO / SO / CHAP-sick call / HG / ALR POW-MIA / AUX efforts? /
Old unfinished business ?
Next regular meeting 11 November, regular time and regular place.
Closing Protocol.
Put support gear away and assure that you check with the front desk before leaving, all done before 7:45 PM.
