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Agenda for post meeting, 10 Mar 26, Charlie Daniels Park, Community Center, Room Bravo

Written by Terry Ward on . Posted in Announcements.

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5:30 PM Social time of food and camaraderie

6:00 PM/Opening meeting protocol  Welcome all members and guest and all visitors present. 

Recognize former Commanders present.

Review the posting of the minutes from the last meeting being published on 18 FEB 26 across the Website to members., recommendation for approval.    

CDR’s comments and updates

                Boys state funding status, funding for 12/Mt. Juliet Rotary funding  $1000, and Del Webb Vet’s Group $425.   (potentially 18 young men)

                American Legion Family day on the hill….12 Mar,  9:00 until 5:00

                Discussion regarding a Leadership committee for new/future officer positions and the online survey for those interested.    (To be in your email inbox, through the website, soon)   

                Wilson County VVA food trailer offer, as of now, after some conversation with the VVA point of contact, (Mike Myers) the EC has decided to decline the offer.  

                Officer’s reports:  1st V  / 2nd V /  Adj / FO / SO / CHAP-sick call /  HG / ALR /  SAL /  Aux  efforts, Tree Sale and Discount coupon from Needham’s Nursery     

POW/MIA recovery efforts by member Bob Snuck / Operation

Old unfinished business  ?

New Business/Correspondence/Business for the good of the American Legion

Closing Protocol

16th Annual Tree sale Reminder #2

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

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 281

It is that time of year again for the Auxiliary Tree Sale in Mt. Juliet.  This year ordering and payment will be available to you online.  Since this is a new system we are using, I apologize for any discrepancies we may encounter.   Please go to https://ala281.square.site to place your order and make payment.  Last day to place an order is April 4, 2026.  If you have questions, please contact me at alatn281@gmail.com.
Once I have received your online order, I will send you a confirmation number.  As in the past, it is important that you bring this confirmation number with you at pickup.  
The pickup date is Saturday, April 18 between 8:30am and 12:30pm.  Please put this date on your calendar and try to be prompt.

Our cost increased this year from $30.00 to $32.00 per tree. This, however, does include your processing fee for credit card use.

The only refunds we will be issuing this year will be for trees ordered and paid for but not available from our supplier.  We ask that you make sure when the trees are loaded into your vehicle that the count is correct.  Our helpers will make every effort to load the correct number, but it is also your responsibility to verify the count.  You will not be issued a refund if you get home and find your order was shorted.  If you find that you received more stock than you paid for, please be kind and let us know as someone else could come up short. All of that being said, we look forward to supplying you with some great shrubs and trees again this year and hope that you will once again support our Auxiliary fundraiser.  As in the past, some of the funds will be used to send local 11th grade girls to Tennessee Volunteer Girls State (an Auxiliary program designed to empower young women to become great leaders and responsible citizens and to learn about our government and how laws are enacted). Remaining funds will be used to support our Veterans and to promote patriotism in our community in any way we can.

I will look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Kathy Leedy Auxiliary Unit 281

Fund Raising Chairman

Auxiliary Fundraiser

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

Check this Out!

Tickets will be available at our next meeting but for advance orders you can send email to alatn281@gmail.com.

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
MOUNT JULIET, UNIT 281

FUNDRAISER : NEEDHAM’S BUCK’S COUPONS, $10.00 each, $10.00 value
~ BUY YOUR COUPONS FROM ANY AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY MEMBER ~

*Coupons good for all your landscape and gardening purchases.
*Quality nursery stock with seasonal offerings.

Buy a coupon for $10 and you get $10 off your purchase and a portion of your purchase at Needham’s will be donated to our Auxiliary.

For a look at the original flyer, please click on the link below.

Here’s the link: https://www.mtjulietalpost281.com/fundraiser-needhams-bucks-coupons/

16th Annual Tree sale Reminder #1

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

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 281

It is that time of year again for the Auxiliary Tree Sale in Mt. Juliet.  This year ordering and payment will be available to you online.  Since this is a new system we are using, I apologize for any discrepancies we may encounter.   Please go to https://ala281.square.site to place your order and make payment.  Last day to place an order is April 4, 2026.  If you have questions, please contact me at alatn281@gmail.com.
Once I have received your online order, I will send you a confirmation number.  As in the past, it is important that you bring this confirmation number with you at pickup.  
The pickup date is Saturday, April 18 between 8:30am and 12:30pm.  Please put this date on your calendar and try to be prompt.

Our cost increased this year from $30.00 to $32.00 per tree. This, however, does include your processing fee for credit card use.

The only refunds we will be issuing this year will be for trees ordered and paid for but not available from our supplier.  We ask that you make sure when the trees are loaded into your vehicle that the count is correct.  Our helpers will make every effort to load the correct number, but it is also your responsibility to verify the count.  You will not be issued a refund if you get home and find your order was shorted.  If you find that you received more stock than you paid for, please be kind and let us know as someone else could come up short. All of that being said, we look forward to supplying you with some great shrubs and trees again this year and hope that you will once again support our Auxiliary fundraiser.  As in the past, some of the funds will be used to send local 11th grade girls to Tennessee Volunteer Girls State (an Auxiliary program designed to empower young women to become great leaders and responsible citizens and to learn about our government and how laws are enacted). Remaining funds will be used to support our Veterans and to promote patriotism in our community in any way we can.

I will look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Kathy Leedy Auxiliary Unit 281

Fund Raising Chairman

10 February 2026 Post Meeting Minutes

Written by Bruno Padovani on . Posted in Minutes.

Post Meeting Minutes (February 2026)

COMPILED/SUBMITTED BY:  ADJUTANT Bruno Padovani  

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – Date: 10 February 2026

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

CONVENED:  _ 1802___   ADJOURNED: __1930___  

MEMBERS PRESENT: _24_   VISITORS: _1_   POST OFFICERS: _6_  TOTAL: _31_

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Kroger Community Rewards Update #2

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

Quick Update: Thanks to all that attended our meeting last night and expressing an interest in contributing to the post using the Kroger App. For all others that weren’t able to make it we look forward to seeing you next month! There’s a lot going on. Officer Nominations, Tree Sale, New Budget planning, pre-planning for Honor America’s Flag event..

If you’re having trouble signing up, reply to this email and let me know when I can call to help.

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?

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

Scroll Down PAST, “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?

Agenda for 10 Feb 2026 Regular Post meeting,  Charlie Daniels Park / Community Center Room Bravo

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

Welcome all Veterans.

5:30 PM Social time of food and camaraderie

6:00 PM/Opening meeting protocol  Welcome all members and guest and all visitors present. 

Recognize former Commanders present.

Review the posting of the minutes from the last meeting being published on 3 FEB 26 across the Website to members, recommendation for approval.    

Introduction of speaker, Mr. Phil Laprad,  VVA Mobility Chairman    

CDR’s comments and updates

                Boys state funding / voting ballot, distro and collection.

                American Legion Family day on the hill….12 Mar,  8:45 until 5:00

                Discussion regarding a Leadership committee for new/future officer positions

                Wilson County VVA food trailer offer.

                POW/MIA recovery efforts by member Bob Snuck

Officer’s reports:  1st V  / 2nd V /  Adj / FO / SO / CHAP-sick call /  HG / ALR /  SAL /  Aux  efforts?   

Old unfinished business  ?

Boys State funding, tally results .    

Discussion of the offer from Wilson County VVA’s food trailer and initial support from members to support. 

New Business/Correspondence/Business for the good of the American Legion

Closing Protocol

Post Meeting Minutes (13 January 2026)

Written by Bruno Padovani on . Posted in Minutes.

COMPILED/SUBMITTED BY: ADJ Bruno Padovani 

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – 13 January 2026

Reviewed/Approved By: CMDR Ward, POST 281, DEPARTMENT OF TENNESSEE      

CONVENED:  1800hrs.    ADJOURNED:  1932hrs.   

MEMBERS PRESENT: 29   VISITORS: 5      POST OFFICERS: 7     TOTAL: 42

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16th Annual Tree sale

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

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 281

It is that time of year again for the Auxiliary Tree Sale in Mt. Juliet.  This year ordering and payment will be available to you online.  Since this is a new system we are using, I apologize for any discrepancies we may encounter.   Please go to https://ala281.square.site to place your order and make payment.  Last day to place an order is April 4, 2026.  If you have questions, please contact me at alatn281@gmail.com.
Once I have received your online order, I will send you a confirmation number.  As in the past, it is important that you bring this confirmation number with you at pickup.  
The pickup date is Saturday, April 18 between 8:30am and 12:30pm.  Please put this date on your calendar and try to be prompt.

Our cost increased this year from $30.00 to $32.00 per tree. This, however, does include your processing fee for credit card use.

The only refunds we will be issuing this year will be for trees ordered and paid for but not available from our supplier.  We ask that you make sure when the trees are loaded into your vehicle that the count is correct.  Our helpers will make every effort to load the correct number, but it is also your responsibility to verify the count.  You will not be issued a refund if you get home and find your order was shorted.  If you find that you received more stock than you paid for, please be kind and let us know as someone else could come up short. All of that being said, we look forward to supplying you with some great shrubs and trees again this year and hope that you will once again support our Auxiliary fundraiser.  As in the past, some of the funds will be used to send local 11th grade girls to Tennessee Volunteer Girls State (an Auxiliary program designed to empower young women to become great leaders and responsible citizens and to learn about our government and how laws are enacted). Remaining funds will be used to support our Veterans and to promote patriotism in our community in any way we can.

I will look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Kathy Leedy Auxiliary Unit 281

Fund Raising Chairman

Veterans Day on Capitol Hill, volunteers to attend, 28 Jan 2026.

Written by Terry Ward on . Posted in Announcements.

All members,

Veterans Day on Capitol Hill is scheduled for 28 Jan 2026, as mentioned last night during our meeting. If you have an interest in attending so you can meet our state representatives to express concerns as a Veteran, you will need to let me know so I can send the registration link to you. I do not have a block of seats or given a quota. It is a first come, first serve, type of registration and there are a limited number of seats available. Typically the seats are filled up quickly.

If you want to attend, let me know by tagging the “contact us” tab on this website.