Past State Commander Passes
we sadly report Commander Moore’s passing this week on April 18th.
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Memorial Day Food Drive
What an idea that really paid off! “Let’s ask members and guests to bring a can of food or other non-perishable to our Memorial Day event.”
Read moreEnd Year Food Drive
Commander Bill Munsee announced in a December Newsletter that we would hold a holiday food drive. He wrote, “Vice Commander, Dave Chandler, ran this by me the other day and I thought it was a good idea. He recommended that we do a food drive…
Read moreHistory on Sale – Saturday 27 June Rummage Sale
We are mostly packed up and preparing to move and, like our own home of many years, not everything will go with us. Now we need your help. Whether you call it a tag sale, yard sale, rummage, or garage sale, we are holding a one-time FOUR-HOUR SALE. It is on Saturday, June 27, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Read moreThe Legion at Dusk
Hunter Rudd and fellow Carolina Veterans Organization veterans were hard at work this week sorting food for homeless veterans as a Carolina Veterans Organization event. Their project was months in planning, a week in execution, and a day well spent.
Read moreCarolina Angels Look Over Our Post
The Carolina Angels of Carrboro have been supporting active military troops for several years by sending them care packages. Each year they assist other local veterans and this year they have chose our post.
Read moreMemorial Day Activities
Memorial Day is fast approaching. We are going to spend the next two weeks sprucing up the post and getting ready for our guests. Are you ready to chip in and help?
Read moreAmerican Legion App for VA Claims
In a weekend discussion with another Legionnaire, this reporter found out that there is an App for smartphones that helps you prepare to build a VA Claim. Just think about that. You can have ready access to information on what is needed to build and submit a VA claim for healthcare or disability.
Read moreLearning More About the Legion
Ever wonder about the American Legion’s inner workings? You can learn about the operation, history and much more by attending Legion College or taking an on-line extension course.
Read moreBranding the Legion
The American Legion has started a new program to re-energize the American Legion brand. You will see a story on this in the February 2013 edition of The American Legion. It proudly proclaims, “No one does as much for active-duty military, veterans, military retirees and their families as does the Legion.” Our member veterans are doing a lot in our local communities, yet many still do not associate their efforts with the American Legion.
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