All Members,
Remember, Complaints at the bar are meaningless, Suggestions at a meeting are priceless..
We are coming up on 2026-2027 Elections.. Remember to come out and vote for the direction of the post..
If you would like to get see branch’s flag flying – make your vote count by donating in the Battle of the Flags. The money raised will assist with getting our Hall floor stripped and rewaxed… Last month’s winner was the Army..
The Honor Guard have their basket out for raffle.. Get you tickets to win it.. Tickets are $5 for 8 tickets…
Speaking of food… The Kitchen is open Mondays and Saturdays for lunch from 11am until 1pm…
Remember when you show up in the Lounge, to be proud to show your membership card. Also if you have not renewed your membership, please do so. Remember also, that the post can not process credit cards for membership… If you plan to pay via credit card, pleae visit https://www.mylegion.org/ and pay with your card there.. The post only handles checks, money orders, and cash..
Now for some words from the Honor Guard Commander:
The Honor Guard Needs Your Help. We are recruiting for Honor Guard Members. Come and join our team and represent our Nation, State, Community and American Legion Post 219 by proudly being a members of our Honor Guard. Support the mission of the American Legion by advocating patriotism, honor, and continued devotion to our fellow service vetereans and their family. Theh Honor Guard members perform as a unit at varioius veteran and patriotic events. At these events, the Honor Guard may carry the American, POW/MIA, State and Legion flags. A rifle excort is always included when escorting the American flag. The Honor Guard also perform funeral services for our fallen veterans in support of their family at the local huneral homes or at the National Cemetery. Any Legion, Auxiliary, SAL, or Riders are welcomed to join. Prior military service is not required to join our team. We will train you. Basic requirements: Ability to stand, walk, carry a flag, and/or carry a ceremonial rifle. It would be helpful for our veterans to recall face and marching commands from their Military Training,, but not necessary. Knowledge of rifle commands also would be beneficial, again not necessary. We willl provide training and uniforms. Contact information: de1ang@comcast.net, 443-752-5375 and leave a message if the Honor Guard Commander can’t take your call. There is also a signup shee on the American Legion 219’s Bulletin Board. Respectfully Marty Myers, Honor Guard Commander.
Events coming up:
Tuesday: Bowling 4pm
Wednesday:
Thursday: Legion Meeting 6pm (Elections being conducted)
Friday: Bowling 3pm
Ship Captain and Crew: 6:30pm
Saturday: Bar Bingo 1pm
Riders Meeting (Elections being conducted)
Nautical Salute/Post 219 Seafood Boil 5-8pm
Entertainment in the Lounge: 5pm
District 6 Constitutional Convention (Post 80)
Sunday: Bowling 3pm
Weekly Drawing: 6pm
Queen of Hearts: 6pm
Monday: Bar Bingo 1pm
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Jeff Ivins
Post 219 Adjutant
