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Bill Towns National Hostorian And Ohio Department Judge Advocate
POW/MIA WEEKLY UPDATE
SOLDIER MISSING IN ACTION FROM KOREAN WAR IDENTIFIED
On February 13, 2012 the remains of a U.S. serviceman,
missing in action from the Korean War, were identified and returned to his family for burial with full military honors.
Army Cpl. William R. Sluss, 21, of Nickelsville, Va., will be buried Feb. 18, in Gate City, Va. In late November 1950, Sluss
and elements of the U.S. 2nd Infantry Division were attacked by Chinese forces near Kunu-ri, North Korea. On Nov. 30, 1950,
Sluss, along with many other American soldiers, was listed as missing in action as a result of that heavy fighting. In 1953,
returning Americans who had been held as prisoners of war reported that Sluss had been captured by the Chinese, and died in
the spring of 1951 as a result of malnutrition while in a prisoner of war camp in North Phyongan Province, North Korea.
Between 1991 and 1994, North Korea gave the United States 208 boxes of remains believed to contain the remains of 200-400
U.S. servicemen. North Korean documents, turned over with some of the boxes, indicated that some of the human remains were
recovered from North Phyongan Province, where Sluss was believed to have been held in “Camp 5.”
To identify
the remains, scientists from the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command and the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory used
circumstantial evidence, forensic identification tools such as dental records and radiographs, and mitochondrial DNA –
which matched Sluss’s brother and sister.
Today, more than 7,900 Americans remain unaccounted-for from
the Korean War. Identifications continue to be made from the remains that were returned to the United States, using forensic
and DNA technology.
POSTED MARCH 30, 2012
VIETNAM VETERANS DAY
A PROCLAMATION BY THE PRESIDENT
OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
On January 12, 1962,
United States Army pilots lifted more than 1,000 South Vietnamese service members over jungle and underbrush to capture a
National Liberation Front stronghold near Saigon. Operation Chopper marked America's first combat mission against the Viet
Cong, and the beginning of one of our longest and most challenging wars. Through more than a decade of conflict that tested
the fabric of our Nation, the service of our men and women in uniform stood true. Fifty years after that fateful mission,
we honor the more than 3 million Americans who served, we pay tribute to those we have laid to rest, and we reaffirm our dedication
to showing a generation of veterans the respect and support of a grateful Nation.The Vietnam War is a story of service members of different backgrounds,
colors, and creeds who came together to complete a daunting mission. It is a story of Americans from every corner of our Nation
who left the warmth of family to serve the country they loved. It is a story of patriots who braved the line of fire, who
cast themselves into harm's way to save a friend, who fought hour after hour, day after day to preserve the liberties we hold
dear. From Ia Drang to Hue, they won every major battle of the war and upheld the highest traditions of our Armed Forces.Eleven years of combat left their imprint
on a generation. Thousands returned home bearing shrapnel and scars; still more were burdened by the invisible wounds of post-traumatic
stress, of Agent Orange, of memories that would never fade. More than 58,000 laid down their lives in service to our Nation.
Now and forever, their names are etched into two faces of black granite, a lasting memorial to those who bore conflict's greatest
cost.Our veterans
answered our country's call and served with honor, and on March 29, 1973, the last of our troops left Vietnam. Yet, in one
of the war's most profound tragedies, many of these men and women came home to be shunned or neglected -- to face treatment
unbefitting their courage and a welcome unworthy of their example. We must never let this happen again. Today, we reaffirm
one of our most fundamental obligations: to show all who have worn the uniform of the United States the respect and dignity
they deserve, and to honor their sacrifice by serving them as well as they served us. Half a century after those helicopters
swept off the ground and into the annals of history, we pay tribute to the fallen, the missing, the wounded, the millions
who served, and the millions more who awaited their return. Our Nation stands stronger for their service, and on Vietnam Veterans
Day, we honor their proud legacy with our deepest gratitude.NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue
of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 29, 2012, as
Vietnam Veterans Day. I call upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities
that commemorate the 50 year anniversary of the Vietnam War.IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of March, in
the year of our Lord two thousand twelve, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-sixth.
BARACK OBAMA Detachment Commanders ReportGentlemen,
With the Spring weather the activities are picking up. I attended
the Dept. Oratorical Contest and was very impressed by the high school students participating there. Those who say kids don't
care about our country maybe should see how some of them rise to the top in such contests such as the Oratorical. It is impressive
to see at such events what young adults can and do make the future look brighter. Also attended the 2nd District Conference
on March 25th
and installed their new officers. I hope the best for the 2nd District , as I know they will do a
great job as they always do. I then managed to make it home
to celebrate Gitti's birthday, didn't want to forget that
!
With the weeks winding down till Convention , I hope all will attend and enjoy the 1st District hospitality
. Please get your rooms reserved as the French Quarter is a beautiful Hotel with much to do. Let's also get some sizable donations
together to help reach our goals. Keep communicating and working hard to finish the year on a high note.
Thank
You,
Steve Honigfort
Detachment of Ohio Commander
Sons of the American Legion SQUADRON CONSOLIDATED REPORTSAs March gives way to April and the Children and Youth activities remember that all
you do needs to be reported. Not just the big projects and events, but remember to report the little things. Giving rides
to assist a veteran. Home and auto repairs you perform just to help. Be sure and review your squadron check books to see where
your money went. Every Squadron needs to complete the Squadron Consolidated Report Form. Yes the report form is used in many
instances for judging of detachment and national awards, but that is not the most important part. Each year the total dollars
and hours are tabulated to give a compilation of the good work being done by The Sons of The American Legion members. The
total volunteer hours and dolars donated each year is impressive, JUST IMAGINE what it would be if your totals were added
to the numbers. Kroger Community RewardsMembers need to re-enroll to continue earning
in the Kroger Community Rewards Program. All participants must sign up for the program in order to earn funds for the SAL. Even members who only recently signed up in the last 60 days
must re-enroll in April to continue earning rewards for the coming year, 05/2012 to 05/2013! Enroll at www.krogercommunityrewards.com
, click on “OHIO” and click on “Enroll.” All participants must have a valid online account at Kroger.com
and must sign up online to participate. The American Legion Youth Programs Alumni Association
The American Legion
Youth Programs Alumni Association has launched a new Facebook page. This brand-new page is available for you to post stories
about your local youth programs in action, offer suggestions, or network with others who are interested in, or are past participants
in, American Legion youth programs: Boys State, Boys Nation, American Legion Baseball, Junior Shooting Sports, Boy Scouts,
Junior ROTC, Oratorical Contests, Samsung Scholarships – or any other Legion-connected activity that enriches the lives
of young people.
Please check out the Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-American-Legion-Youth-Programs-Alumni-Association/180892608688877?sk=wall&filter=12
Learn more about the association at www.legion.org/youthalumni
Please share these links with members, volunteers
and past participants with stories to share, ideas to strengthen these programs, and successes to report.
Thanks for
all you do on behalf of our nation’s youth.
Daniel S. Wheeler
National Adjutant
The American Legion The American Legion Legislative Division QUESTION OF THE WEEK: The Federal Constitutional
Convention is being pushed by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) around the country. When 34 states sign on
America will be destroyed. This is all coming in as a Balanced Budget Amendment or Article V Amendment Convention. If a Constitutional
Convention is called, it will be a runaway convention. With a Constitutional Convention we can kiss our Constitution and the
2nd Amendment goodbye.
My question to the American Legion is what is your position on a Federal Constitutional Convention.
If you are against one, then would you like to work with us in defeating this move across America?
The American Legion
did have a resolution which expresses firm opposition to convening a Constitutional Convention or to any efforts seeking to
rewrite the United States Constitution beyond the existing procedures required for amending the document. Resolution #323,
titled "Opposition to a Constitutional Convention," was adopted by the delegates to the 2000 National Convention
of The American Legion. The resolution was what we consider a "legislative resolution" which, in order to remain
active, needed to be reiterated in 2002 to coincide with the convening of Congress in 2003. The resolution was not reiterated.
Additionally in the spring of 2001, our National Executive Committee (The American Legion's board of directors) considered
and tabled a similar resolution.
Not having a formal position on this issue precludes The American Legion from entering
into a relationship with an organization or taking a position on a Constitutional Convention.
The American Legion Legislative
Division
Tim Tetz, Director
(202) 263-5752 Ladies--the following message needs to be shared
with all our units and districts in the great department of Ohio. And if you have no juniors--please send a prayer or devotion
on behalf of your senior members. Remember to put your unit, district, and department information on the page.
Our juniors
are our future!
Thanks
Michele S--District 14 President
PRAYERS, PRAYERS, PRAYERS
Fellow Juniors,
I hope this message finds you doing well. The National Junior Meeting is months away but as we know, summer goes by
much too fast. It will be here before we know it!
As Honorary National Junior Chaplain, I am requesting prayer
submissions.
Please submit prayers that have been used at your Unit or Department functions. Other prayers and special
quotes that perhaps are your favorite will also be accepted. Ask your Unit and Department Chaplain for help or ideas.
All submitted prayers will be compiled into a prayer book and presented to Honorary National Junior President Brittany Watts
at the National Junior Meeting in Indianapolis.
You can send your prayers by e-mail as attachments to india075@msn.com or “snail mail” to 10901 Hagen NE Albuquerque NM 87111. Please write your name, Unit name
and number and Department on each submission.
Even if you're unable to attend the National Junior Meeting, please
send a piece of your Unit and yourself to be represented at National.
I look forward to seeing everyone at national.
Thank you all for help with this project.
I am asking for the help of all senior ALA members in getting this message
to the Juniors in your Departments.
Blessings to you and yours,
National Honorary Junior Chaplain
India Archer Michael Schwartz Benefit
Tragically Michael passed away March 14, 2012 at the age of 13.
The benefit is to raise money to help
his family with all related expenses.
Saturday, March 31st • 1 pm - 7pm
Poker Run starting at Wauseon American
Legion
Registration at 10:30
Open to ALL vehicles
First vehicle out at 11:00
Benefit starts at 1 pm at
Elm St. Hall Wauseon, OH
• Meal - Free will donation Choice of ham, hot dog or brat; potato salad, baked beans,
cake, drink
• Silent Auction
• Bake Sale
• 50/50 Raffle
• Dash for Cash Squadron 260 Steak Feed The Sons of the American Legion Squadron
260
Invite you to a Steak Feed On Saturday, April 7, 2012, 5pmAmerican Legion Post 260 in Attica
CARRYOUTS AVAILABLE
New York Strip Steak,
Salad, Baked Potato, & Assorted Desserts
Hope to see you there!!
$10 Donation Steak & Shrimp FrySquadron 389Beverly, Ohio 45715Steak & Shrimp FrySaturday April 14th, 2012 at Post 389 114 5th St Beverly, OH 457155:00 - 7:30 PM Cost $12.00
Vietnam Wall Turns 30 as Officials
Plan Education Center
By Terri Moon Cronk
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 26, 2012 - Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial groundbreaking here today,
officials of the memorial's fund announced the development of an education center to inform younger generations about the
war's history.
Retired Army Gen. Barry McCaffrey speaks to an audience about the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and
its soon-to-be built education center during a March 26, 2012, event kicking off a year-long observance of the memorial's
30th anniversary. DOD photo by Terri Moon Cronk
(Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available.
Retired Army Gen. Barry McCaffrey, a Vietnam veteran and chairman of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund advisory board,
said the center also will showcase a "Wall of Faces" of the lives lost during the war, just as the wall bears their
names.
"The wall is not just for the [millions] of us who served, but also for the 300,000 or more who were wounded,
the 58,000 who were killed, and all the pain that brought along with it [for] dads, mothers, brothers, friends," McCaffrey
said. "It's an extraordinary achievement."
And the crux of the education center, he said, will be to connect
service members' stories, families and experiences to the wall.
"It will also connect the other veterans from our
other wars from the Revolutionary War all the way up to the unbelievable heroism and sacrifice of our service members who
are still fighting in Afghanistan," he said.
"The Wall" is one of the most visited memorials in the nation's
capital, added retired Army Brig. Gen. George Price, who also was an early supporter of the memorial and served in Vietnam.
Price said the American public owes knowledge of the Vietnam War to today's children.
"We owe this center to our
youngsters to bridge the gap between then and now," he said. "We need to make sure they understand that mistakes
were made, good things were achieved, and most importantly, they must understand the sacrifices of service to the most important
country in the world, the United States of America."
To preserve the legacy of the fallen, the center will offer
exhibits such as:
-- "Telling Their Stories," to showcase military service taken from excerpts of letters and
memories;
-- "The Wall of Faces," digital images of the more than 58,000 service members who are memorialized
on the wall;
-- "The Legacy of Service," comprising images of service members who served in all the nation's
wars through Iraq and Afghanistan; and
-- "The Artifacts Collection," which is expected to exhibit more than
120,000 personal items left at the wall by families and visitors.
The center also will provide other educational resources
for information on the fallen, officials said.
The education center's groundbreaking is expected to take place sometime
this year, amid other celebrations to take place all year along the National Mall to commemorate the memorial's 30 years,
Memorial Fund officials said.
Related Sites:
The Vietnam
Veterans Memorial American Legion to Congress:
Reject TRICARE increases
WASHINGTON, March 28 – The leader of the nation’s largest veterans service organization, The
American Legion, has expressed strong opposition to proposed hikes in premiums being paid by enrollees in TRICARE, the military’s
health insurance program. The recently released Fiscal Year 2013 federal budget plan calls for dramatically increased TRICARE
enrollment fees and pharmacy co-pays.
“We realize that fiscal realities dictate certain financial concessions
may have to be made by our citizens,” said Fang A. Wong, national commander of 2.4 million member American Legion, “but
to burden America’s military families further is, in our opinion, unconscionable.”
Under the proposed FY
2013 budget, the TRICARE Prime annual enrollment fee would rise from $520 to $2,048 by 2017, an increase of 400% in five years.
Similarly, TRICARE mail-order pharmacy program co-pays for brand name medications would skyrocket from $9 to $34 over the
same five years; another increase of nearly 400%.
“This generation of American service members, however, is but
the latest to endure the unique hardships of wartime service. All generations of veterans have earned these benefits,”
Wong continued. “These brave men and women have earned health and retirement benefits in ways that are largely unknown
and difficult to comprehend by civilians who have not shared their sacrifices. Those who point to the disparity in cost between
civilian and military health insurance and hint at unfairness simply do not appreciate the huge premiums already paid by our
service members and their families as physical and mental health, and even lives, have been given in defense of our country.”
Wong concluded by saying that “true fairness” to military retirees and their families can only be attained
by a “decisive and pointed rejection of these unjust proposals by all members of Congress.”
POSTED MARCH 20, 21012
In History: March
15
1919 Members of the American Expeditionary Force from World War I met in Paris for a three-day meeting to
found the American Legion. To
the Leadership/Members of the Detachment of Ohio
I usually refrain from submitting comments to the weekly e-thread
but after viewing the latest membership numbers I felt obligated to send in a comment this week. To my fellow members, you
guy's are GREAT!!! We are 10th nationally (with 27,245 2012 paid members)in the standings and the ironic thing is that if
you total ALL OF THE NINE DETACHMENTS ahead of us (29,148) we almost beat their aggregate total!!! WOW, super job!
You guy's make me very proud to represent you!!!
Randy Eicher
Ohio NEC Representative Commander's
Message
Gentlemen,
It's been tough with the
loss of PDC Tom Getz, but his message will carry on for a long time. Tom believed in the SAL Detachment of Ohio and his suggestions
on how to better the organization can be put to good use. If you believe we can grow and get better you believe what Tom felt.
He will truly be missed and will remain in our memories.
I visited the New London Gun Raffle on March 10th, it was well
attended and successful. I would like to thank Squadron 292 for the $1,500.00 donation to
Honor Flight and the $500.00
donation to CWF. You all made the Day very entertaining and helped make another leap on two of our fundraisers. From there
I went to a Reverse Raffle in Bellville, didn't win, but Spanky and the Gang always make it a fun evening, Thanks to all.
Then I traveled to the 9th District to their conference in Girard on Sunday, met with 1st Vice Gary Lang and together we represented
the Detachment of Ohio. It was a very nice day as the temps were super and the meeting went very well. Keep up the good work
Commander Charles Wilson and all the officers there.
Remember to get your Convention reservations in and get your Squadron
consolidation reports taken care of and sent in. There many awards available and were placed in the Convention packets,if
you feel you are eligible take the time to put something together before May. You all do great things, please let us know
just how much.
For God and Country,
Steve Honigfort Commander
Sons of the American Legion
Detachment
of Ohio A
Call to Duty MANSFIELD -- Four Madison Comprehensive
High School graduates are headed for Afghanistan as truck drivers.
Mansfield resident Hilda Painter said her three sons
and their cousin will be among the 170 members of the 1486th Transportation Co. deploying to Afghanistan this month for a
one-year tour of duty.
A Call to Duty ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. March 27 in Kates Gymnasium at Ashland University.
The public is invited to come and show their support.
The unit is based at the Ohio Army National Guard's new armory
near Mansfield Lahm Airport. VA Health Care The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) operates the largest health care system in the country,
with over 1,400 sites of care across the nation. And once you’re enrolled in VA health care, you stay in.
When
you become enrolled, you remain enrolled and can receive your care at any VA location without having to enroll again. Learn more.
After you enroll, you can start receiving your healthcare at the VA right away, or
later - the choice is yours. Applying for enrollment is as easy as completing an online Application for Health Benefits.
Need help? Contact the VA toll free at 1-877-222-VETS (8387) Squadron 29 steak fry Squadron
29 steak fry March 17th, 2012 from 4:30-7:00 or till sold out. New York Strip, Baked potato, roll, salad bar and dessert,
all for $11.00. Come and try your luck on "The Luck of the Irish Cash Pot Drawing". If present, winner will receive
the whole pot. If not, you will receive half. Tickets are $1.00 a piece or 15 for $5.00. Tickets go on sale at 3:00 pm day
of steak fry. Drawing will be at 7:00 pm. Stick around after the steak fry for the Smith Brothers Band from 7:30-11:30 pm.
Post 29
27 S Third St
Zanesville, Ohio
740-452-1457
Squadron 29 Commander
David
L Dilts LEGION / S.A.L. DISTRICT 1 JOINT SPRING CONFERENCE
SUNDAY, MARCH 18,
2012 @ 10:00 AM
Kerner-Slusser Post 63
218 W. Main St.
Ottawa, OH 45875 Post 384 BREAKFAST BUFFET
6910
Providence St. Whitehouse
8am to 1pm
Third Sunday of the month Congressional Brain Injury Awareness Day VA’s Offices of Rehabilitation Services, Research and Development, and Public Health will
highlight VA’s state-of-the-art care provided for Veterans as part of the Congressional Brain Injury Awareness Day on
Capitol Hill in downtown Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, March 21, 2012. The VA display will provide information about VA’s
Polytrauma/Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) System of Care and other specialized rehabilitation programs. The Congressional Brain
Injury Task Force, comprised of over 120 bipartisan members, will host the event. The mission of this Task Force is to further
brain injury education and awareness with a focus on incidence, prevalence, prevention, and treatment. Scheduled events throughout
the day include a Brain Injury Awareness Fair from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, and a forum from 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM entitled "The
Impact of Traumatic Brain Injury: Any Time, Anyone, Any Age." Other presentation highlights include advances in research,
including the VA Polytrauma and Blast-Related Injuries Quality Enhancement Research Initiative, and interagency, public, and
private partnerships. For more information, please visit http://www.polytrauma.va.gov/
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VERNAL L. JONES, Director
National Veterans Affairs and
Rehabilitation Commission
DISTRICT
14 AMERICAN LEGION REVERSE RAFFLE BREAKFAST
Post 449 March 24
Breakfast 8:30am Drawing @ 10:00 am
Contact
a D14 officer for your $25.00 Donation ticket
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION FOURTH DISTRICT
NOTICE OF CONVENTION
THE SAL FOURTH DISTRICT WILL HOLD THEIR SPRING CONVENTION ON SUNDAY MARCH 25, 2012 @ 10:00-AM AT Archie Lee Boyce Post 406 ~ 3393 Legion Lane, BETHEL, OH 45106
The doors will open
at 9:00-AM with lunch served after our convention.
The Convention is open to all SAL, Legion and Auxiliary members and
their families.
There will be coffee and donuts served in the morning. Just a note, if you have not been to Post 406
before for a convention you don’t know what you are missing. Good food and great camaraderie.
Call Post-406
for directions at 513-734-6507
DISTRICT 14 JUNIOR CONFERENCE Sunday, March 25 @ 2pm Lee Bishop Unit 464 Western Reserve Christian Church 516 W Streetsboro
Street; Hudson, Ohio 44236
STREETSBORO 50/50 REVERSE RAFFLE SPAGHETTI DINNER
Streetsboro American Legion Post 685
10001 Hudson-Aurora Rd
Saturday March 31 @ 5:00pm
$20.00 donation ticket
Music to follow 330-650-9594
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION DETACHMENT OF OHIO VIZIO HOME ENTERTAINMENT PACKAGE
42" Vizio LCD TV 1080 HDTV
Vizio 5.1 Surround Sound Home Theater
Vizio Blu-Ray DVD Player
$500.00
Wal-Mart Gift Card
5 Additional $100.00 Winners
Ticket Donation $5.00 each or 6 for $20.00 Proceeds benefit The
American Legion Child Welfare Foundation
Drawing @ Detachment Convention May 20
Contact your SAL District Officers
or Detachment Vice Chairman Jon @ BigBuckeyeJC@aol.com Cash Drawing at Detachment Convention The 2012 SAL Sweepstakes tickets to benefit The Child Welfare Program have been mailed and all paid up Sons members
should receive them this week. A top prize of $3000.00 will be given out along with other cash prizes. Thank you for supporting
this and all of the programs the Sons of The American Legion sponsor.
Cash
Drawing at Detachment Convention The 2012 SAL Sweepstakes
tickets to benefit The Child Welfare Program have been mailed and all paid up Sons members should receive them this week.
A top prize of $3000.00 will be given out along with other cash prizes. Thank you for supporting this and all of the programs
the Sons of The American Legion sponsor. Armed Services Blood drive I want to remind all of you of the next Armed Services Blood drive on March 3rd. It is being
sponsored by the Ohio Past Detachment Commanders. We
encourage all of you to join us, to help our troops in need. The
blood donated will be processed, and immediately sent overseas to help our troops. A small sacrifice of our time, can help
those that are sacrificing so much for our country. There will be Food and beverage provided. There is a flyer on our website,
under the Sons of The American Legion, that gives you the details. Pre-registration is recommended, but of course if you walk
in, we won't turn you away.
Hope to see you there
PDC Rob Brewer 100%
Per Capita Banner Program
The Foundation is continuing the incentive program for the award year 2011-2012.
Each
post, unit, squadron or salon donating at least one dollar for each member during the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation’s
award year will receive a beautiful banner/streamer. The banner/streamer is suitable for display in your meeting room or it
may be attached to your organization colors.
Please share this information with the posts, units, squadrons or salons
in your respective department or detachment.
With your help, the Foundation will continue working "for the betterment
of all children."
MEMBERSHIP ROUNDUP
TUESDAY MARCH 6
9:30am Post 121 Fremont District
5
12:00pm Post 610 Brookpark District 13
3:00pm Post 685 Streetsboro District 14
6:00pm Post 737 Lake Milton
District 9
WEDNESDAY MARCH 7
9:00am Post 166 Alliance District 10
12:00am Post 641 Belle Valley District 11
3:00pm Post 85 Newark District 6
6:00pm Post 283 Pickerington District 8
THURSDAY MARCH 8
9:00am Post 134
Circleville District 7
11:00am Post 615 Waynesville District 4
1:00pm Post 776 Riverside District 3
3:00pm
Post 217 Sidney District 2
6:00pm Post 239 Worthington District 12
District Officers are encouraged to join the
roundup team when they are in your district.
Sqd 8 Project to Honor Ohio's POW/MIA Dear Legion Family members,
As many of you know, Sqd 8 is working on a historical project to honor
Ohio's POW/MIA. Many of you recieved order forms to place a paver in the sidewalk that leads to this "Patio of Honor".
I have been blessed with a top notch group of guys that are helping out with this project. If you would simply go to YouTube.com,
and type in "American Legion Post 8", you will be able to click on the "Patio of Honor" video and see
exactly what this project is going to look like. This presentation is awesome!!
I would like to remind anyone that
took an order form for their paver, that the 29th of Feb. is right around the corner! Get your order form and check back to
Sqd 8 and your paver will be installed with the original construction. If you need an order form, e-mail me and I'll help
you out with this. Thank you to all who helped make this project a reality.
Blair
419-706-8171
CELEBRATION
DINNER
Kent Post 496 announces a celebration dinner for John Caipen Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Member Inductee
Wednesday
February 29 @ 6pm.
Portage American Legion Post 496
1945 Mogadore Rd Kent, Ohio
call for tickets 330-673-9743
$10.00 prime rib dinner
OHIO PAST DETACHMENT
COMMANDERS CLUB BLOOD DRIVE
To benefit The Armed Services Blood Program. The only blood collection agency that collects
for and directly supports our Armed Forces. Donations are immediately processed and shipped priority flight overseas to in
theatre medical units.
More information @ http://www.blooddriveforthetroops.org/
Saturday March 3rd 9:00am till
2:00pm
U.S. Army Reserve Center
165 Yelling Rd
Whitehall, Ohio
Texas Holdem The Squadron 685 Streetsboro
will be having a Texas Holdem Tournament, Saturday, March 10. Doors open at 5:00pm games start at 6:00pm. Entrance Fee $60.
Only 49 seats will be sold. Only paid players admitted .
Prizes based on 49 seats sold 1st $1,200, 2nd $200, 3rd $175,
4th $150, 5th $125, 6th $100, 7th $75. Refreshments included.
Tickets sold at the canteen 330-650-9594
Post 685
10001 Aurora Hudson Rd
Streetsboro OH
Sounds Like Fun!!
Kathy Pawlak
ALA 2nd Vice
DISTRICT 14 AMERICAN LEGION REVERSE RAFFLE BREAKFAST
Post 449 March 24
Breakfast 8:30am Drawing @ 10:00 am
Contact a D14 officer for your $25.00 Donation ticket
DISTRICT 14 JUNIOR CONFERENCE Sunday,
March 25 @ 2pm Lee Bishop Unit 464 Western Reserve Christian Church 516
W Streetsboro Street; Hudson, Ohio 44236
STREETSBORO
50/50 REVERSE RAFFLE SPAGHETTI DINNER
Streetsboro American Legion Post 685
10001 Hudson-Aurora Rd
Saturday
March 31 @ 5:00pm
$20.00 donation ticket
Music to follow 330-650-9594
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION DETACHMENT OF OHIO VIZIO HOME ENTERTAINMENT
PACKAGE
42" Vizio LCD TV 1080 HDTV
Vizio 5.1 Surround Sound Home Theater
Vizio Blu-Ray DVD Player
$500.00 Wal-Mart Gift Card
5 Additional $100.00 Winners
Ticket Donation $5.00 each or 6 for $20.00 Proceeds benefit
The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation
Drawing @ Detachment Convention May 20
Contact your SAL District Officers
or Detachment Vice Chairman Jon @ BigBuckeyeJC@aol.com
SUPPORT YOUR DISTRICT SPRING CONFERENCE
MARCH 4
District
6 Utica Post 92; District 8 Somerset Post 58; District 13 Fairview Post 421
MARCH 11
District 2 Spencerville Post
191; District 4 Harrison Post 199; District 7 Chillicothe Post 757; District 9 Girard Post 235; District 14 Cuyahoga Falls
Post 281
MARCH 18
District 1 Ottawa Post 63 District 3 New Lebanon Post 762; District 5 Fremont Post 121
MARCH
25
District 11 Marietta Post 64
APRIL 15
District 10 Canton Post 44; District 12 Westerville Post 171
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