GET OFF YOUR RUMP
WE NEEED AT LEAST ONE
MEMBER TO JOIN US IN
MILFORD ON MARCH 22, 2026
AS WE ALL PLAN FOR
2026-2027
LET'S ALL GET TO THIS
GATHERING TO FINISH WHAT
WE STARTED!!
GET INVOLVED IT WON'T HURT
PLEASE CALL ANY OFFICER
- WHAT DO YOU WANT, LET US NOW
GET INVOLVED AND STAY INVOLED
2026 MEETINGS
MARCH 22, 2026 POST 196 MILFORD
25 Merwin Ave, Milford, CT 06460
STARTING AT 12 NOON
HAVE YOU COMPLETED YOUR
SQUADRON DATA REPORT FORMS?
ALL LINES MUST BE COMPLETED AND
PLEASE DO NOT PUT SAME, PUT AN
ACTUAl PERSON'S NAME.
WE NEED TO KNOW WHERE YOU
MEET, TIME AND DATE
GET GOING ON YOUR
CONSOLADIATED REPORT FORMS
THE INSTRUCTIONS HAVE BEEN
MAILED TO YOUR POST
ASK YOUR POST COMMANDER OR
ADJUTANT WHERE THEY ARE.
UPCOMING GATHERINGS:
MAY 17, 2026 POST 16 SHELTON
- 295 Old Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
STARTING AT 12 NOON
JULY WILL BE AT CONVENTION IN TRUMBULL
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR OFFICE AT CONVENTION?
IF SO CONTACT SR VICE COMMANDER NORTON VIA EMAIL: RNORTONJR414@GMAIL.COM
POSITIONS ARE COMMANDER, SR VICE COMMANDER, (3) AREA VICE COMMANDERS, CHAPLIN AND HISTORIAN
SEPTEMBER 20, 2026 POST 128 NIANTIC
16 York Ave Niantic, CT 06357
STARTING AT 12 NOON
NOVEMBER 15, 2026 POST 22 THOMASTON - TENTATIVE
211 ELM STREET THOMASTON CT 06787
STARTING AT 12 NOON
YOUR OFFICERS
Commander: JP Licari- 203-570-6882- Squadron 12
Senior Vice Commander: Robert Norton- 860-866-6819- Squadron 22
Junior Vice Commander:- Jim Benwy- 203-410-2169 Squadron 20
Vice Commander East: Mike Mitchell
Vice Commander West: Vacant
Vice Commander South: Ken Benoit- 203-808-1674- Squadron 45
Adjutant: Rich Kilby- 860-329-2066- Squadron 209
Sergent at Arms: Ron Madore- - Squadron 72
Chaplain: Steve McCarty- Squadron 72
COMMITTEES
Children and Youth: Dave Cannarella
VA&R, VE&E: Steve Pintarich
Legislative: Rich Kilby
Finance: Steve Pintarich
National Executive Committeeman: Steve Pintarich- 860-877-2513- Squadron 72
Alternate Executive Committeeman: Rich Kilby- 860-329-2066- Squadron 209






Preamble
Proud possessors of a priceless heritage, we male descendants of veterans of all Wars, associate ourselves together as "Sons of The American Legion" 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 true spirit of Americanism; to preserve the memories of our former members and the association of our members and our forefathers in all 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 friendship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness; to adopt in letter and spirit all of the great principles for which The American Legion stands; and to assist in carrying on for God and Country.
Since our charter in (year), 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.


NEW - Membership Eligibility - Criteria
All male descendants, adopted sons and stepsons of members of The American Legion, and such male descendants of veterans who died in service during World War I or since December 7, 1941, during the delimiting periods set forth in Article IV, Section 1, of the National Constitution of The American Legion or who died subsequent to their honorable discharge from such service, shall be eligible for membership in the Sons of The American Legion.
There shall be no form or class of membership except an active membership.



