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January 2020 Newsletter

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

Happy New Year!

As we enter 2020, we have a great opportunity to further our FOUR PILLARS of SERVICE.Happy New Year! As we enter 2020, we have a great opportunity to further our FOUR PILLARS of SERVICE.Let’s strengthen and grow our Post, so that we may:·

  • reach out to and provide assistance & comradeship to many more of our fellow Veterans.·
  • strengthen our relationships with the active Veterans’ organizations in Wilson County·
  • work closely with our Riders, Auxiliary, Honor Guard and Sons groups·
  • support our Baseball teams, Boy’s State candidates, JROTC, Scouts, and Oratorical candidate·
  • be active in our communityI look forward to Tyler Cates Post 281 having a great year.

Brenda J Thompson, Commander

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December 2019 Newsletter

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

From Commander Thompson: It is the time of year when we can relax and enjoy the efforts of our labor and the blessings of our family, our health, and our security that are provided by the great state and this great country that we all live in.

As an American Legion post, we’ve had an exciting year with some great strides and advancements of who we are and our position of commitment to our local community through our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness. The successes of our previous commanders have reaped benefits for the post and it is my strongest desire, as Post 281’s forth Commander, to continue that tradition.

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2020 Yearly Planning

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

Here is our 2020 Yearly Planning… * indicates action/decision point for Executive Committee and action officer

January Monthly meeting 14th, 
3rd Floor, Rutland Center 7;00 PM
*Start of budget cycle
*Oratorical contest Applications due to Dept 10th,
*Planning for HAF starts

September Monthly meeting 8th, 
3rd Floor, Rutland Center 7;00 PM

 

 

February Monthly meeting, 11th, 
3rd Floor, Rutland Center 7;00 PM
8th & 9th Dept. of TN mid-winter conference Mfsboro TN, 
*Order medals for JROTC

October Monthly meeting 13th, 
3rd Floor, Rutland Center 7;00 PM
Halloween in the Park

 

March Monthly meeting 10th, 
3rd Floor, Rutland Center 7;00 PM,
*Present new budget
Welcome Home – Riders

November Monthly meeting 10th, 
3rd Floor, Rutland Center 7;00 PM,
Veteran’s Day 11th activities with State and County,

 

April Monthly meeting 14th, 
3rd Floor, Rutland Center 7;00 PM,
*Present Medals to JROTC

December Monthly meeting/party 8th  , 
1st Floor dinning area, Rutland Center 7;00 PM,
Christmas parade 
Vet’s home Christmas party

May Monthly meeting 12th,  3rd Floor,
Rutland Center 7;00 PM
Honoring America’s Flag (HAF)
25th Memorial Day 
*Dept. of TN Mid-summer conference

(* indicates action/decision point for Executive Committee and action officer)

June Monthly meeting 9th , 
3rd Floor, Rutland Center 7;00 PM,
*Wilson County fair plan?

  

July Monthly meeting 14th, 
3rd Floor, Rutland Center 7;00 PM,
*Planning starts for Christmas Dinner

  

August Monthly meeting 11th, 
3rd Floor, Rutland Center 7;00 PM,
Wilson County Fair Aug 16-24

  

 

 

November / December 2019 Minutes

Written by Terry Ward on . Posted in Minutes.

MINUTES OF  MEETING – POST 281,  DEPARTMENT OF TENNESSEE, THE AMERICAN LEGION 

COMPILED BY:  Adjutant Terry Ward
DATE:    12 Nov 2019
APPROVED BY COMMANDER: Brenda Thompson

CONVENED: 1900
ADJOURNED: 2015

  • VISITORS: 2
  • MEMBERS PRESENT: 25
  • OFFICERS: 4
  • TOTAL: 31

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November 2019 Newsletter

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

From Commander Thompson:

November is the month that everyone recognizes and celebrates Veterans. Of course, we in the American Legion do that every day. It is important that we take the opportunity to talk to those who did not serve, to our children and to our community, to help them understand why we are so proud or our service to our country – both in uniform and as a member of the American Legion…

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National Emergency Fund

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

Since The American Legion was founded in 1919 we have been actively involved in meeting the needs of both the community and American Legion family members. In the ’20s, The American Legion entered into an agreement with The American National Red Cross, later called The American Red Coss, to assist them in disaster relief and fund raising.

The programe became known as The American Legion’s Disaster Relief Program and worked in conjuction with The Red Cross for about 50 years. Over that time, The American Legion through its many local posts assisted our Nation’s residents without housing assistance, food, supplies and cleanup after a number of major disasters.

Learn more about how you can make a difference by opening or downloading the National Emergency Fund PDF.

Non-VA Emergency Care Fact Sheet

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

At some time in your life, you may need emergency care. The attached document explains what VA might be able to do for you. When it is not possible for you to go to a VA Medical Center, you should go to the nearest hospital that has an emergency room. If you are in an ambulance, the paramedics will usually take you to the closest emergency room.

Check out this Fact Sheet to aid you your emergency situation.

Non-VA Emergency Care Fact Sheet

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At some time in your life, you may need emergency care. The attached document explains what VA might be able to do for you. When it is not possible for you to go to a VA Medical Center, you should go to the nearest hospital that has an emergency room. If you are in an ambulance, the paramedics will usually take you to the closest emergency room.

Check out this Fact Sheet to aid you your emergency situation.

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