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Veterans Benefit Ball

Written by Jeff Mattingly on . Posted in Announcements.

Welcome to the Wilson County Veterans Benefit Ball! Join us for a night of celebration and support for our No Vet Left Behind Program at The Mill at Lebanon. Get ready to dance, mingle, and enjoy delicious food and drinks, all for a great cause. Let’s unite as a community to honor and give back to those who have served our country. Don’t miss out on this special event! You have the unique opportunity to help our office continue to provide emergency assistance to local Veterans experiencing an immediate emergent need pertaining to housing, food, medicines, and transportation. Our program operates solely off donations and all proceeds will go towards the program. We greatly appreciate your continued support!

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Sign up to meet Veterans at the Wilson County/ TN State Fair, 16 Aug through 24 Aug, Fiddler’s Grove Veteran’s Building, at the link below.

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

Ok all you volunteers, below you will find a website link to use to sign up for a time slot at the Wilson County/Tennessee State Fair American Legion information booth, at the Veterans’ Building at the Wilson County Fair Ground. All you do is click on the link, pick your day and time and when asked insert your data. You will be remind 2 days before the time you’re schedule to work at the email address you provide. You will also notice that there is a 1-5 pm slot during the week, but the Fair doesn’t open until 5pm so ignore the week days but not for the weekends. If you have any questions or troubles contact Terry Ward @ 615-519-6523 or Bob Snuck @ 615-479-1968. Free entrance parking passes will be coordinated with those that sign up for booth coverage.

The link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44A4AA2EA0F9C07-50308612-wilson

American Legion Post 15 Picnic

Written by Jeff Mattingly on . Posted in Announcements.

Don Fox Park, Pavilion #3 on the bypass, (955 W Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon, TN 37087)

Saturday, 10 Aug 24, Noonish? Details are a little sketchy. But according to Bill Moss of VFW Post 5015 in Lebanon, ‘All veterans are welcome’.

Looks to be a nice day! Come on out and see what’s happening!

I was able to verify that the pavilion is reserved beginning at 1300hrs.

Have Fun!

Agenda for Post 281 regular meeting, 13 Aug 24 @ The Mt. Juliet Senior Activity Center.

Written by Jeff Mattingly on . Posted in Announcements.

6:00 PM, Evening finger foods provided by Bridget Passatore,  Soft Drink and socializing time.  

On or about 6:45,  Begin opening protocol for the meeting

Introduce Abigail Whicker as the Department Winner of the Department Oratorical Winner and as a top finalist in the National Oratorical Contest held at Hillsdale College in Michigan last May, as she presents her award-winning speech.  

Recognize QOV presentation by post members John Herko and QOV coordinator, Robert St. John for a quilt presentation for Tosha Boyles in recognition of Tosha’s current active-duty status.    

Introduce Eddie Rockensock with information about real estate sales in Wilson County and NAR settlements and how they affect our membership.  

Adoption of the minutes as posted on the Post Website

Officer reports:    1st Vice, 2nd Vice,  ADJ, FO, SO,  S@A, CH (sick call) 

Constitution and By-Laws update, final review submitted to Department and awaiting the final official sign-off.      

HG, ALR, SAL, Auxiliary updates.    

Short- and Long-range event plans, as presented by 2nd Vice Bob Snuck

Aug  Sign up for Wilson County Fair, Veterans booth coverage, 16 -24 Aug,   email sent to all subscribers on the post website.  It’s not too late! Sign up now! 

14 Sep Annual Post Picnic, booth 5, Charlie Danile’s Park, Mt. Juliet.  Ceremony in honor of Tyler Cates in Sep, or post picnic and then a special time of reflection about Tyler during the picnic?     

12 Oct Halloween in the Park 

10 Dec Christmas Social/Banquet

14 Dec/ Mt. Juliet Christmas Parade.  

New Business  Correspondence 

Anything else for the good of the legion.   

Closing Protocol.  

Wilson County / Tennessee State Fair Veterans Building American Legion information booth (2)

Written by Jeff Mattingly on . Posted in American Legion Post 281 News.

Ok all you volunteers, below you will find a website link to use to sign up for a time slot at the Wilson County/Tennessee State Fair American Legion information booth, at the Veterans’ Building at the Wilson County Fair Ground. All you do is click on the link, pick your day and time and when asked insert your data. You will be remind 2 days before the time you’re schedule to work at the email address you provide. You will also notice that there is a 1-5 pm slot during the week, but the Fair doesn’t open until 5pm so ignore the week days but not for the weekends. If you have any questions or troubles contact Terry Ward @ 615-519-6523 or Bob Snuck @ 615-479-1968. Free entrance parking passes will be coordinated with those that sign up for booth coverage.

The link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44A4AA2EA0F9C07-50308612-wilson

Reposted at the request of the Commander

Coupon Follow

Written by Jeff Mattingly on . Posted in Announcements.

Veteran Benefits, Financial Resources, and

Discounts for Military Families

A visitor to our website shared the link below. There’s an amazing collection of helpful information on this site not to mention discounts. Discounts you may not be aware of. Who couldn’t use a discount?

Their focus is on helping military families navigate their finances as well as get the support needed in various aspects of their busy lives. Maybe someone you know?

This link is also on our website under Resources/American Legion Links/CouponFollow.com.

Hope you find something useful here: https://couponfollow.com/research/discounts-for-military-families#discounts-for-military-families

Wilson County / Tennessee State Fair Veterans Building American Legion information booth.

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

Ok all you volunteers, below you will find a website link to use to sign up for a time slot at the Wilson County/Tennessee State Fair American Legion information booth, at the Veterans’ Building at the Wilson County Fair Ground. All you do is click on the link, pick your day and time and when asked insert your data. You will be remind 2 days before the time you’re schedule to work at the email address you provide. You will also notice that there is a 1-5 pm slot during the week, but the Fair doesn’t open until 5pm so ignore the week days but not for the weekends. If you have any questions or troubles contact Terry Ward @ 615-519-6523 or Bob Snuck @ 615-479-1968. Free entrance parking passes will be coordinated with those that sign up for booth coverage.

The link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44A4AA2EA0F9C07-50308612-wilson

Salute to Service Discount

Written by Jeff Mattingly on . Posted in Announcements.

HONORING OUR VETERANS FOR THEIR SERVICE

To honor the service and sacrifices of our veterans, Tennessee State Parks is proud to introduce the Salute to Service Discount, offering complimentary camping and golf to veterans on each service branch birthday and Veterans Day leading up to the 250th anniversary of our country. It’s our way of saying thank you and encouraging our heroes to enjoy their public lands.

Thank you to Patti Whitmore for sharing this information!

Here’s the link for more information and all the dates:

Veterans — Tennessee State Parks (tnstateparks.com)

Tonight’s Post Meeting, 9 July, 6:00 PM, Agenda

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

Agenda for Post 281 monthly meeting,  9 July 24 @ SAC @ 6:00                                                                                       

6:00 PM pizza and soft drinks and socializing with members.  

On or about 6:30 Begin opening protocol for the meeting. 

QOV presentation for Delmar and Wayne Smith,  USN,   

Speaker for our July meeting is Phil Goldstine , Army 11B type, 100% disabled, Dog Handler for the military and a Dog Trainer now.  

Adoption of minutes as posted on the website and sent to each email address, 28 June

Officer’s reports, 1st Vice, 2nd Vice, ADJ, FO, SO, Chap, SGT @ Arms

Committee Reports    …   C&BL,  HAF

HG, ALR, SAL, AUX

Unfinished Business  ?

CDR updates :  New Business Short Range Plans  

a.13 Aug meeting,  Abigail Whicker will give her Oration to the post.   Phil Ponder to present his “I am the American Flag” presentation.    

b.  State/Wilson County Fair, 15-24 Aug,   We will have booth space to share with other Post 15, and the VFW.     See signup sheet being for June and Aug sheet.                  

c.  Sept meeting, Boys State attendees as guest to chat with post. 

14 Sep ceremony in honor of Tyler Cates in Sep, or post picnic and then a special time of reflection about Tyler during the picnic?     Picnic…, Pavilion #5 is reserved from 8 AM until 4 PM.      

d.  Halloween in the Park in OCT,  solicit candy in Sept, to include bringing it to the picnic.

                e.    Americanism,   shooting coach, speakers in schools,

                f.    District/Division/Depart News and outcome of Mid Summer’s Conference. 

 Anything else for the good of the legion ?

Closing Protocol