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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