WELCOME TO CARL BOYD POST #42
Please review our exciting news about scholarship opportunites for local
High School seniors on our Scholarship page.
Upcoming Events
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, 8 October @ 8 PM
Cooking with the Vets Kick-Off meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, 9 October @ 6 PM
Annual Chili Cook-Off is scheduled for Saturday, 19 October @ 3 PM
Halloween Party is scheduled for Saturday, 26 October @ 6 PM
Annual Post Clean-up is scheduled for Saturday, 26 October @ 10 AM
Flag placement for Veteran's Day is scheduled for Saturday, 2 November @ 10 AM
Toys for Tots is scheduled for Saturday, 9 November @1 PM
Veteran's Day Ceremony is scheduled for Monday, 11 November @ 11 AM
The November meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, 12 November @ 8 PM
Quarterly Officers Meeting is scheduled for Monday, 2 December @ 6 PM
Bartow County Christmas Parade is scheduled for Thursday, 5 December. Meet at the Legion at 4 PM
No December Meeting
Vet to Vet Counseling
Every Tuesday and Thursday, from 4 to 6 PM
Thursdays are appointment only with Dr Bob Postin.
Please join the Sons of the American Legion Post #42
Saturday 2 November, 2024 at 10am
To place flags on the Graves of our Soldiers for Veterans Day.
Everyone is welcome!
Meet at Oak Hill Cemetery
BBQ benefit sale for Trish Bennett on 5 October, 2024
Pick-up begins at 11 AM
Please join the American Legion for our Annual Chili Cook-Off
Saturday, 19 October in the Lounge
The 2nd Annual Post Luau
was held Saturday, 27 July 2024 @4 PM
Almost 200 members and guests attended the annual Luau. Although many great individuals made this event successful, we wanted to single out several. Coy Stewart again lead the Pig Cookin team and man was it delicious. Christina and her Bar Staff kept thirsty patrons happy with great additude and quick and friendly service. Finally Diane Alverson worked for months in advance with local businesses for donations used in our very successful raffles. All proceeds benefit Veterans. A great time was had by all.
Look for announcements for next Luau that will occur in July 2025.
Post 42 New Officer Installation ceremony
Post 42 Auxiliary Officer Installation ceremony
Squadron 42 Sons of the American Legion Officer Installation ceremony
Post 42 supported the Eutowah Valley Rotary Club Independence Day Parade
Almost two-dozen American Legion, Sons of the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary members supported the parade on 4 July, 2024.
Post Commander, Kris Dittrich walked the route Vice Commanders, Phil Tullar and Patrick Woodall join the Commander in a pre- parade photo op.
Most of the Post 42 parade participants
The American Legion Auxiliary was well represented
Archie Armer brought two of his many restored military vehicles for the Post's Parade entry
Historic 4 Way Lunch along the Parade route
American Flag Retirement ceremony
Post 42 conducted an American Flag Retirement ceremony immediately following the Independence Day Parade. Almost 650 (647) American flag were retired with appropriate honors, as a small crowd of twenty Patriots looked on. The Cartersville Fire Department Station 4 ensured the safety of all participants and spectators during the ceremony. The public is encouraged to drop off distressed or unserviceable American Flags during the year at the American Legion on MLK BLVD.
Cartersville Fire Department supervises the Flag Retirement ceremony
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Hurricane season has arrived
Are you and your family prepared? Because we live in an area where hurricanes can occur, USAA wants to help you protect your loved ones, your home, and your finances. The key to reducing the risk of damage to your home and vehicle is to begin preparing now. Plan ahead with resources on evacuation routes, emergency supplies, home preparation and insurance information.
USAA tools to Help You Prepare
Visit our Natural Disaster Preparation Site for hurricane preparedness checklists and tools to review your coverage such as the Property Risk Assessment, Natural Disaster Coverage Review and Building Code Lookup Tool. These can help you discover if your property could be vulnerable to natural disasters and what coverage you might need.
Free Mattresses
For information on free or discounted mattresses to those in need, including veterans, please visit our Veteran's Solutions page
For information on joining our local Civilian Air Patrol
Karaokee every Thursday night at 7 PM in the Legion Lounge
Senior Veteran's Resource Guide.
This guide focuses on veterans’ options to help with non-medical or aging care. It will help veterans understand the available benefits, uncover financial assistance opportunities, and provide ideas that can reduce the costs associated with long-term care. For access to this guide or other handy Veteran information, go to the Veterans Solutions page and click any of the links.
The American Legion Club 42 hosts "Mexican Train" Dominoes
every Wednesday night from 6:30 to 8 PM.
We'll teach you how to play!
Honor Guard Recruiting
The Honor Guard is actively recruiting members.
If your interested, please review the Honor Guard page on this Website, for more info!
We have some exciting new Scholarship opportunities available for College bound students with Miltary connects. Please review the Scholarship page on this website, for additional information. The deadlines for some, are approaching soon!
Our next major events
Halloween Party on Saturday, 26 October @ 6 PM
Semi-Annual Post Clean-Up on Saturday, 26 October @ 10 AM
Toys for Tots on Saturday, 9 November @ 8 AM
Veteran's Day Ceremony on Monday, 11 Novemeber @ 11 AM
Post Christmas Party on Saturday, 7 December @ 6 PM
Semi-Annual Post Clean -Up on Saturday, 11 January 2025 @ 10 AM
National Commander visit (Tentative) 16 - 19 January 2025 @ 8 AM
Stay tuned for new and exciting events.
The post has begun a Veterans Visitation program with local assisted living facilities. This visitation program is about caring for veterans and ensuring they are NOT forgotten. Our next visit will be the Fite Living Center on the first Saturday of each month at 1000.
For additional information or to sign up, please contact the Post Commander at deetsfamily@att.net
Price Reduction
The American Legion is selling Challenge coins highlighting the American Legion's national theme, "Be The One" for $20 each. Proceeds from the sale of these coins benefit Veterans sufferring PTSD. See the Commander or Patrick Woodall to get your coin. Be the first on the block to get yours.
Since our charter on October 9th, 1919 our American Legion Post has been welcoming VETERANS from all branches of our Armed Forces. Today, we continue to welcome all military personnel serving our country. Joining our Post enables you to continue serving your God, Country and Community. Our mission is to implement the goals, aspirations, dreams, peace and blessings for our country, friends and families embodied in our preamble below.
To the wonderful patriotic citizens of Bartow/Cartersville area. Join our Post as a Booster or Sponsor. (click Sponsor or Booster Button for details). 100% of the monies raised are given back to the community. Help us to continue sponsoring Scholarships for our children; give aid and assistance to our local needy Veterans, and their families. Help us to continue to support financially worthy community programs and projects.
