Commander's Corner

       A Message from Post Commander, Bill Wilkinson

"American Legion Post 10, this is Bill, may I help you?"

Greetings everyone.

I hope your summer is going well.  It won’t be long before we’re wearing long sleeves shirts and warm coats again.

The August PALS dinner was great!  There were about twenty meals served (with a couple having seconds).  Everyone thought it was great and as one vet said, “It’s just like I remember, great!”

Patriot Day is on Friday this year.  There has been a small committee working hard, planning the remembrance ceremony.  This year it is at the Linn County Courthouse.   Please plan on attending to help remember that fateful day of sorrow and heroes.  Ceremony begins at 8:46 am, but you should arrive a bit earlier.

The Legion Riders are having their “Ride for the Alive” on Saturday the 19th.  See the Flier on page 4.  But what else is happening that day is the Chili Cook-Off dinner.  Bring you best chili for the chance to be named “the Best Chili”.  Tickets are only $10.00 and everyone is invited to participate and/or enjoy the chili!

If you have been around the Post building lately, you may have noticed the shrubs have been trimmed.  We have a new member, David Lozada.  He has a landscaping and yard maintenance business.  He has offered to do some yard maintenance work for Veterans and so, we have a sort of lottery thing going for a free visit from David.  Want to get your name in the hat?  Come by the Post!

Respectfully,

Bill Wilkinson

Volunteering is the selfless act of dedicating one's time, skills, and energy to support a cause or organization without any financial gain. It involves individuals or groups freely giving their time and labor, often for community service, and can include various activities such as helping at events or working with charities.