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  • Volume XXVI  Issue III                            THE POST                   Feb 17, 2026

Jr. Vice Commander’s Call

Our fundraising dates for this year are May 15th and 16th. The exception is Jewel on 159th and 94th Ave. That will be on June 6th and 7th. An American Legion Post from outside our village and township got three weekends in row which pushed us to the June date.

 

The November dates, Friday 6th and Saturday 7th have been approved with the exception of at Jewel 128thand Harlem. We will, be going out there on October 30th and 31st. The store would not give us the requested dates due to the possibility of the Salvation Army “may” be out there at that time. The remaining store, Walmart has not given me the November date. The person I have been dealing with has not returned numerus phone calls. 

 

An update for those who would like to know the status of the parking lot light. Still not working. I am sure the Maintenance Department is waiting for the ground to thaw so if the buried cable has to be replaced it will be easier to do.

 

Other dates to put on your calendars are Post Picnic, Saturday, September 5th. Then we will have a visit from Santa and his helpers at our Christmas Party, Wednesday, December 2nd. This year bring your Dancing Shoes. We will have live music by The Fabtones. If you have a favorite song from the 60s, 70s, or 80s let me know and I will pass it on to them. 

Respectfully,

Bob Reger, Junior Vice Commander

Senior Vice Commander’s Call




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More than halfway through the 2026 Legion membership year we find ourselves with 130 members all present and accounted for. This leaves seven members who have not paid. Although there have been a few within the ranks who have mentioned that we publicly identify these individuals in the newsletter, my own personal opinion is what is the point. If, we have to embarrass some to do the right thing then simply the responsibility falls on me of failing to accomplish our mission. We will continue to bring those left behind into compliance.


Yes, it is true that I saw my shadow during the recent Groundhog Day festivities thus guaranteeing another 6 more weeks of winter. I personally think it was the individual standing next to me on that momentous day that cast that long shadow. However, if it was me so be it. Besides as I write this contribution to our newsletter the temps are supposed to be in the lower 60’s tomorrow. Hell, I need to see my shadow more often on this momentous occasion. 


Closing on a more serious nature one of the 4 pillars of the American Legion is the "Americanism" one. The Supreme Court in a closely divided decision ruled several years ago by a 5 to 4 verdict that the "burning of the American Flag is free speech". Every year the Legion proposes legislation to protect our flag and as we know it does not go anywhere. Needless to say, "This Will Defend" are not just hollow and empty words. Remember keep those within our ranks who are ill and in declining health in your thoughts and prayers.

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Take care and as always God bless,

Dean Morrell, Senior Vice Commander

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