We went through a lot of drama getting ready for the National Commander’s visit. Things came together with a lot of hard work from everyone who replaced tiles, shined brass, painted doors and spruced up our 80 something year old Post Home. I thank all of the people who came over to put in extra time.
I thank everyone of you who have renewed your membership, and ask that the rest of you take action so we can become a 100% post. We are on our way to becoming a 100% Post. It’s not just about making membership quotas-it’s about building a Post where the members always feel welcome and respected, and a place where our veterans know they will receive a welcome and support. We do this with events like the third annual Power for the Troops Breakfast and battery drive on December 16. I ask that you stop by with a donation of “AA” or “AAA” alkaline batteries that Sunday, and stay for breakfast. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all of you in the Post 758 family.

We’ll have more as the details are finalized by the 6th District organizing committee, but we can tell you that the newly elected  National Commander of the American Legion,  Martin F. (Marty) Conatser (Post 102, DeLand, IL), will make an official visit to Post 758 on October 28, 2007.  If you’d like to attend the dinner that will be given in his honor, please see one of the officers for a ticket.  The tickets will cost $15, and you have until October 14 to buy one.   It’ll help if you can buy them in advance so we can get a better idea on who’ll be there.  We will add more information to this topic as it becomes available.

Update:  The Dinner will begin at 4PM on Sunday, October 28; Cocktails at 3PM.  Price for the tickets and other information is unchanged.