Picnic and Tyler Cates Memorial
Post 281 Annual Picnic and Memorial commemorating Tyler Cates’ sacrifice 20 years ago. 14 Sep 24 – 1200 noon, Charlie Daniels Park, Mt. Juliet, Pavilion #5
Be There or Be Square!
Please click on the following link to RSVP and to let us know if you can help out with any of the “slots” we need assistance with.
Here’s the Link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DAFA62DA7F5C52-50507636-post
We’re going to be griddling hamburgers and hotdogs (buns, cheese and condiments included) and we’ll have some Cokes.
We need you to bring the other stuff!
Side dishes or deserts enough for six folks would be Great!
Some of the other stuff you could bring are listed in the “slots” on the RSVP sign up using the link above.
We’ll have some bean bags and maybe horse shoes to throw around. A little friendly competition perhaps?
Maybe you have an entertaining game idea?
Let’s get together to remember Tyler and have a good time.
Click on a Pic for a better view ^^^^^^^^^^
Veterans Benefit Ball
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!
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.
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
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.
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)
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
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.
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