Dear Members,
Hope the month of March finds you all well.
On behalf of American Legion Post 79, I would like to extend our sincere condolences to the Bob Lear family. Bob was a patriarch of the Post, past Commander and a continuous member for the last 72 years.
His generosity and leadership will not be forgotten.
To his family and friends, always remember,
Sorrow looks back
Worry looks around
FAITH LOOKS UP.
Bob would want us all to look up.
May he rest in Eternal Peace.
Don’t forget the American Legion is celebrating its centennial!
History of The American Legion
The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veteran’s organization. Focusing on service to veterans, service members and communities, the Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States. Membership swiftly grew to over 1 million, and local posts sprang up across the country. Today, membership stands at over 2.4 million in 14,000 posts worldwide. The posts are organized into 55 departments: one each for the 50 states, along with the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, France, Mexico and the Philippines.
Over the years, the Legion has influenced considerable social change in America, won hundreds of benefits for veterans and produced many important programs for children and youth.
Focusing on Veterans benefits, the Post will be sponsoring a seminar on March 24, based strictly on benefits.
Please see the following flyer and letter and plan to attend.
Veterans Benefits Seminar Announcement
Thank you.
For God and Country
Bart Colvin
Commander
Mission Statement:
The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veteran’s organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service-members and veterans.
From the Auxiliary President:
Here we are in March, spring is getting closer!
Our Post is sponsoring a team for the Zionsville Little League again this year. Opening day is Saturday, April 14th and we are participating in the Sponsor Village, look for more details in next month’s newsletter.
With spring around the corner, the theme for the Auxiliary basket this month is Home Improvement. Be sure to get your ticket(s), they sell quickly. Thank you for your support.
Our fall/winter bowling league will be ending this month. Thank you to all who participated. Remember, a portion of the funds that goes into the machine stays at the Post. Hope everyone had fun and look forward to the next league in the fall.
At our meeting this month, we will be voting on raising our annual dues. Meeting is on Monday, March 12th at 7:00 pm. Plan to join us.
In come the March winds, they blow and blow,
They sweep up the brown leaves, that green ones may grow.
George Washington Wright Houghton, American poet (1850-91)
Have a great March and see you at the Post!
God Bless our Troops past, present and future
Rita
Mission Statement:
In the spirit of Service, Not Self, the mission of the American Legion Auxiliary is to support The American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad. For God and Country, we advocate for veterans, educate our citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism, good citizenship, peace and security.
From Post Service Officer:
Preamble to the American Legion’s Constitution
I remember as a young Cub Scout visiting the World War Memorial in Indianapolis. I was fascinated by all the memorabilia and historic tribute given to those who fought in our country’s wars. I never realized that decades later I would be part of the American Legion which was birthed in 1919 because of World War I.
The Great War’s horrific effects indelibly branded the hearts and souls of that generation. They have died and are all gone. WWI so moved them that when those who served and returned from war joined together to establish the American Legion’s principles and cultural influence in our country. They dedicated their individual and collective support to our veterans, their families, military personnel, and communities.
The Preamble demonstrates the Legionnaire spirit, and loyalty to Americanism and its cherished freedoms which remains the heartbeat of the American Legion’s efforts for generations past and future.
Today, Legionnaire’s throughout our land recite each month in unison the Preamble to the Legion’s Constitution. Why? To remember our history, those oath takers who went before us, who we are, our values, and why we as a Legion do the things we do. The next time you read the preamble, and its carefully worded phrases, give thought to its history, and its meaning for our generation.
We solemnly understand the saying: “Freedom in not free.” The generations of the men and women who took the oath of enlistment and served our beloved country preserved our liberty. Our Legion Post should reflect and remain committed to those great Americanism principles. They need to be taught, lived and passed on as a legacy.
Thank you, Zionsville Post 79 for continuing to serve the Legion. It is your service that provides a light house effect for Americanism in our community. Our community will not forget the service and sacrifice of our Guardians of Freedom because you make a difference.
Visit this link https://www.legion.org/documents/pdf/preambleinterpretation.pdf
Print it and enjoy how it explains the 10 clauses of the Preamble to the American Legion’s Constitution.
At your service,
Rick Baum
From Post Adjutant:
Minutes from Joint Meeting:
- Meeting opened in due order by Commander Bart Colvin:
- Rita reported that long time Aux Member Ilene Parker passed away and that she was a member for 46 years.
- April 14th is opening Day at Ball Park she would like at least one member of each entity to line up between field 4 and 5 along the path to represent the American Legion.
- Bart talked about Ilene’s husband Leroy Parker, he was a past Commander, and Richard Kennett passed away. Bart also brought up that Marcella, a wife of a USS Indianapolis survivor passed away and had a moment of silence for all of them.
- Bart also brought up a 5K walk since this year is the Centennial of the American Legion he would like to call it the Centennial Walk he would like to start at the Legion and end at the Legion. He would like to involve the Zionsville Police Department and the Zionsville Fire Department. Andrew brought up making it a Dog Walk also and doing this late summer or early fall.
- Motion made to forgo reading of minutes. Also motion to accept financial report.
- Larry Bledsoe was accepted as a member.
- Bart reported that doctor has approved Schultzie to go home if house is livable.
- Beth Applegate is new PR person for the legion. Need to give her all flyers for media.
- Meeting closed at 7:40 pm
From the Club Manager:
Dates to Remember:
2nd – Legion Pizza Night 5-8pm
6th – SAL Meeting 6pm
9th – SAL Steak & Catfish Dinner 5-8pm
11th – Prime Rib Dinner 4-7pm
12th – Legion/AUX meeting 7pm
17th – St Patty’s Day – Corn Beef & Cabbage Dinner 4-7pm
20th – ALR Burger/Pork Chop Dinner 5:30-8pm
23rd – Adult Karaoke in the bar
24th – Broasted Chicken Dinner 4-7pm
25th – Prime Rib Dinner 4-7pm
27th – ALR Meeting 7pm