What are the Committees - Department of Texas
What is offered or available to the post members?
Canteen
Dining Room Separate Ballroom
With a kitchen
Separate bathrooms
Available for rental
Activities - Pool/Shuffleboard
Flag Disposal Post is drop-off point for retiring flags
Entertainment Saturday. Dance
Saturday Poker
Veteran Help Rides, financial etc
Honor Guard We participate/coordinate with the Hunt County Veterans
Honor Guard. HTVHG is registered at all funeral homes in the area.
See American Legion Brochures for benefits at the national level or go to .
Discount Drug
Eye Care
Life Insurance
Health Insurance
More …..
How can I get involved?
Call the Post Contact:
Any Officer
Any Committee Chairman
Anyone working a project
As much of the help needed is in the food preparation and serving contact the 2nd Vice-Commander
What about local community service or activities outside the post.
Adopt a highway
Visit VA Hospital
Greet the troops
Blue Star Banner
Placement of flags on graves
Veterans Vigil – TAMU
Holiday Parades
Public Speaking
Relay foe Life
LEGION FAMILY GET TOGETHERS
Ceremonies at the Post
Memorial Day
Flag Day
4th July
Veteran Day
Meals provided by the Post – All members and their guest are welcome. (No charge to members and their families)
Awards Night
Appreciation Night
4th July
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas
Canteen Hours of Operation
Mon thru Fri 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Saturday 09:00 a.m. - 01:00 a.m.
Sunday 12:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Meeting Times
Legion
Executive Meeting 1st Sat 09:00 a.m.
Business Meeting 1st Sat 09:35 a.m.
Auxiliary (Ladies) – Unit 17
Executive Meeting 1st Mon 06:00 p.m.
Business Meeting 1st Mon 06:30 p.m.
Sons of the American Legion – Detachment 17
Business Meeting 1st Sat 06:30 p.m.
American Legion Riders – Chapter 17
Business Meeting 1st Sat 10:00 a.m.
How do I learn more about the American Legion - How do I join?
Websites: National
Department
The American Legion
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Otho Morgan Post 17
4509 Moulton Street
Greenville, Texas 75403
P.O. Box 717 75403
Ph: 903-455-1717
Fax: 903-455-4410
Email: al17@
Web:
Eligibility: Active duty today, serving honorably, anywhere in the world, or have served honorably during any eligible war eras Eligibility Dates April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918
December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946
June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955
February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975
August 24, 1982 to July 31, 1984
December 20, 1989 to January 31, 1990
August 2, 1990 to today
Preamble For God and Country we associate ourselves together for the following purposes: To uphold and defend The Constitution of the United States of America; To maintain law and order; To foster and perpetuate A one hundred percent Americanism; To preserve the memories and incidents Of our associations in the Great Wars; To inculcate a sense of individual obligation To the community, state and nation; To combat the autocracy Of both the classes and the masses; To make right the master of might; To promote peace and good will on earth; To safeguard and transmit to Posterity the principles of Justice, Freedom and Democracy; To consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.
Do you have a question? Contact any officer. If he/she does not know, they will find out or point you to the right person. We also have available a copy of the American Legion Extension Institute course book on hand. Everything you want to know about the Legion is in these booklets. Naturally we cannot answer all questions here. Please reference the House Rules for Post 17 for local Post procedures.
Watch for our newsletter for current events. If you are not on the mailing list and wish to, we will be glad to add you..
How does the Post fit in?
Legion Organization
National - 55 departments
Dept of Texas - 4 divisions, 23 Districts
1st Division - 6 Districts
4th District - 21 Posts
Conventions Meets
National DEC annually
Convention annually
Department DEC semi annually
Convention semi annually
District DEC semi annually
Convention semi annually
Division DEC annually
Convention annually
Post Monthly
What part does the organization and we on the local level play in the scheme of things?
We are talking about two completely different functions. First on the uppermost levels we are a voice for veteran’s issues and a source of support and guidance for our infrastructure from National to local levels. We make our concerns known at the local level and they are passed upward. Second is the community and local post membership support and activities. We at the local level contribute to the growth of our community by supporting local charities and activities and promoting Americanism and teaching the values so dear to being an American.
Who goes to the conventions?
Each post, district, etc. will appoint delegates to a convention. In reality the delegate list is used for preregistration (reduced rate), voting and a head count for the host.. All members are encouraged to attend all conventions. The main difference is that onsite registration cost a little more and if you are not a delegate, you cannot vote.
Post Officers - Offices and responsibilities are listed in the Manuel of Ceremonies and Officers Guide:
Commander Leadership
1st Vice-Cmdr Membership
2nd Vice-Cmdr Food and Entertainment
Adjutant Administrative
Finance Officer Financial/Banking
Judge Advocate Legal matters
Service Officer Veterans Affairs
Chaplain Spiritual needs
Historian Record history
Sgt-at Arms Colors and protocol
What is a Post Executive board meeting?
Officers and executive members. Meet to conduct the government and management of the Post Business. Only the officers and executive members can vote. All members are invited but a member can only speak if recognized by the Commander. Motions and information are to be passed on to the membership meeting to provide an opportunity for discussion/rejection.
What is a Post business meeting
Officers, Executive members, the General membership and guests. Think stockholder versus membership meetings. Motions or minutes made at the executive meeting should be read. Minutes made at the executive meeting should be read and must be approved by the General Membership.
What are the Post Committees
Finance Finance Officer
Membership 1st Vice Commander
Youth Appointed
Building Appointed
Cemetery/Flag Appointed
Charity/Function Appointed
Food and Entertain 2nd Vice Commander
Any others deemed necessary by the Commander
Protocol – Possible fine!
Never Cross Colors
Don’t eat while wearing Legion cover
Turn off cell phone at meetings
What Charities does the Post support?
Relay for Life, Boys/Girls State, Meals on Wheels, Boy Scouts, Habitat for the Humanity, Crime Prevention, Salvation Army Bell Ringers, Fire Prevention, Women in Need, Flag Education, Child Protective Services, Scholarships, CASA and Special Olympics
Others as finances and resources are available. We try to make our donations through our fundraisers but also encourage private contributions.
Where does the money come from for these charities?
The canteen provides some of the funds, but mostly are through fundraisers and private contributions.
Post History
Post 17 ‘s original charter was accepted by the Department of Texas July 29, 1919 and accepted by Congress May 27 1921.
The first Home was on Jordan Street a block north of the courthouse. The next meeting place was a tin building where Putt-Putt Golf is located. It was a small building just a place with few tables and chairs, a soft drink and soda/beer box. Payment was based on the honor system. The property next door was purchased later and the meeting hall was added in 1980 and paid for by 1990. The kitchen and offices were added in the 90’s. Later he parking lot was repaved and the walls of our building resurfaced with stucco.
What kind of help is needed?
Clerical – Administrative, committees, functions
Maintenance – Plumber, electrician, carpentry
Food Preparation and serving.
Helpers – anything that needs done
Community Service/Projects.
Public Relations – Pictures/articles
Most of all we need your support and/or presence at as many functions as possible.
Maybe you are not physically able to help, think about a donation.
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