CARL BOYD POST 42
SAGE FROM THE COMMANDER:
Message From The Commander
Post elections were held during our May 9th meeting. Many excellent veterans were selected for positions of trust and community service. A complete list of all Post officials is on the Post Officers page. Serving is an honor! Until then, serve with pride and God bless America and the American Legion.
MESSAGE FROM THE COMMANDER:
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LADIES AUXILIARY MESSAGE:
Meeting 13 June, 2023 @ 8PM
Welcome to 2020. I hope everyone enjoye
d the holiday season with your friends and family. I am excited for the new year and look forward to how the Auxiliary can serve our veterans. I look forward to seeing everyone at the January meeting.
SAL MESSAGE
MONTHLY MEETING: @ 5 PM
Riders had beautiful weather for their ride, the Sons enjoyed great fellowship and food at their cookout, and the Auxiliary h
osted
Message From The Honor Guard
Greetings Post 42
As a reminder, membership in the Honor Guard is FREE. We are always looking for additional members to join us. Please pass the word. Our basic eligibility requirements are:
- Members must hold membership in and be in good standing with The American Legion or Sons of The American Legion.
- Members must be able to stand and carry an M1 Rifle. (Approx. 10.5 Lbs)
- Transportation from the Legion to ceremony site is usually provided via the American Legion bus.
In April we provided support for 3 funerals. Year to date, we conducted 20 services. Additionally, the Honor Guard presented a Quilt of Honor to an aging Vietnam Army Veteran and played Taps for the Sons of the Confederacy Confederate Memorial Day at the Cass Cemetery. The Honor Guard will support the Post Memorial Day Ceremony with a Firing Salute and Taps. The current team consists of 15 members and we regularly practice.
Thank you
Jack Pierce
Honor Guard Commander, Post 42
Radio Club
Radio Club members participate in the Bartow County Amateur Emergency Services Net. The purpose of this net is to support emergency communications in the Bartow County and surrounding areas. The net also serves as a preparedness and training tool. The Net is held every Tuesday starting at 9 PM. The Net normally uses a repeaterlocated on Pine Log near Waluska. Beginning May 11, a simplex Net will be held following the normal Net to determine the coverage of our Station at the American Legion in the event that repeaters are Not available. You are invited to visit the Station after the American Legion meeting, observe the Net in progress and participate as desired.
Message From Chaplin Joe Logan;
an amazing and jaw dropping gala event with the Dining In. Col. Boyd has a fresh new look and a lot of us are faithfully carrying our coins. There are only 10 left for sale so see SV Patrick Woodall or myself to purchase one.
Veterans Day is quickly approaching and we have the honor of the Cass High School JROTC and Band presenting the ceremony with our guest speaker being District 7 Commander Chauncey Fowler. PleacCse stay after the event for a free hamburger and hotdog lunch. Thanksgiving Day the Post will be hosting a dinner for anyone who wishes to attend. There will be a traditional menu that is sure to be delicious.
I am so proud of the fact that our membership continues to grow and currently we are leading the district in new members for the year. That is proof positive that when everyone pitches in, the workload is easier to manage. Remember, "50 under 50" is the Post 42 Legion family goal for the year and we are making great progress towards that goal. Thank you for all that you do for the family. Happy Veterans Day and Thanksgiving everyone"
Respectfully,
Michael Schwartz
Commander Post 42