American Legion

AGENDA 57th Annual National Membership Workshop VIRTUAL THROUGH MICROSOFT TEAMS August 3-6, 2020                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       GROWING A POST   MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM                            TOPIC: THIS IS THE AMERICAN LEGION Basic Introduction To The American Legion Presenter: Matt Herndon (IN), IA&Membership Division Attendee Link:   7:00 PM – 8:00 PM                            TOPIC: […]

Targeted Mitigation Order - Frequently Asked Questions On July 15, 2020, Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine signed new orders for targeted mitigation efforts in response to the recent rise in COVID cases, primarily in southwest Pennsylvania, but also in other counties in the state, influencing the decision for statewide mitigation […]

Legion family members here is a great letter from our National Commander Bill Oxford: That Other Virus By James W. “Bill” Oxford   There is a virus in America that could cause more long-term destruction than COVID-19. Just as the novel coronavirus can quickly devastate a healthy body this other virus threatens lives, neighborhoods and […]

2020 JULY SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS $10,000 GRAND PRIZE  after taxes $7,501.25 ____James Schaffer, Macungie $2,500 SECOND PLACE WINNER______Jerome Stallings, Effort $1,000 THIRD PLACE WINNER____Natalie Caezza, Dushore $500 FOURTH PLACE WINNER___Robert Fromherz, Pittsburgh $250 FIFTH PLACE WINNER______Joseph Skasko, Warminster $250 SIXTH PLACE WINNER___John Golbreski, King of Prussia $250 SEVENTH PLACE WINNER___William Volz, Philadelphia $250 EIGHTH PLACE WINNER______Anthony […]

On February 16th, Post 773 Millcreek Legion in Erie PA held their 5th Annual Winter Olympics. It consisted of two members per team (Post members only) and they competed against each other.  They had many fun competitions including playing pool, darts, putting, corn hole and bowling arcade style.  They had 22 teams and raised $6155 […]

Changes are afoot in the Department's Oratorical Committee for 2020-2021 membership year.  Michael Cortes, 3 year Vice Chairman for the Western Section, is moving to the position of Oratorical Committee Chairman.  Vice Chairman for the Eastern Section Denise Harner will remain in place; and Previous Chairman William Yarnell will take over as Vice Chairman for […]