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THE FOLLOWING SONS

HAVE NOT SUBMITTED THEIR

SQUADRON DATE REPORT FORM

PLEASE COMPLETE TODAY

AND SEND IN TO DEPARTMENT.

33,68,80,142,197,209,24,45,48,71,196,12,60,100

177,13,26,52,67,91,95,101,4,15,128,27,195,75,113

THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AS THESE WERE MAILED

AND THE DEADLINE WAS APRIL 9TH

COMPLETE AND MAIL IN NOW!

 

ALL SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION ARE INVITED

TO POST 72, LOCATED AT 64 MAIN STREET, SOUTHINGTON

CT. 06489 ON SUNDAY MAY 18, 2025 AT 1:00 PM

FOR A SONS GATHERING, WE HOPE YOU'LL ATTEND

 

CHECK OUT THE APRIL BULLETIN AT www.ctlegion.org

 

THE ALL NEW AND IMPROVED

SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION PIN

HAS ARRIVED AND THESE PINS WON'T LAST LONG

SO GRAB YOUR MODERN, UP TO DATE PIN AS

SOON AS POSSIBLE BEFORE WE RUN OUT

THESE AMERICAN LEGION FAMILY PIN

WILL BE SOLD FOR ONLY $5.00

PURCHASE YOURS AND DISPLAY

IT PROUDLY

 

CONVENTION IS FAST APPROACHING IT WILL BE HELD JULY 11 AND 12, 2025.

WE WILL BE HAVING A SONS MEETING ON SATURDAY

JULY 12, 2025 AT 10:00 AM

A SON OF THE AMERICAN LEGION FROM EACH SQUADRON

ARE ASKED TO ATTEND AS NEXT YEARS MEMBERSHIP

CARDS WILL BE GIVEN OUT AT THIS TIME.

THE COMNVENTION WILL BE HELD AT THE

TRUMBULL MARRIOTT SHELTON LOCATED AT

180 HAWLEY LANE, TRUMBULL, CT. 06611

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND IT IS UP

TO YOUR SQUADRON COMMANDER OR ADJUTANT

TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO RECEIVE YOUR CARDS

MAKE IT EASY ON ALL AND ATTEND THE CONVENTION

 

OUR NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEMAN

WOULD LIKE ALL SQUADRONS IN CONNECTICUT

 TO CONDUCT A FUNDRAISER FOR ONE THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS

THE AMERICAN LEGION VETERANS & CHILDREN FOUNDATION

OPERATION COMFORT WARRIORS

TEMPORARY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

NATIONAL EMERGENCY FUND

BE THE ONE

WE ASK ALL SQUADRONS TO RAISE AT LEAST $100.00

 

2024-2025 MEMBERSHIP TARGET DATES

WE HAVE MET EACH OF OUR MONTHLY

MEMBERSHIP QUOTA, GREAT JOB ALL

AND WE THANK YOU, WE NEED TO CONTINUE

TRANSMIT, TRANSMIT ALL MEMBERSHIP

TO DEPARTMENT PROMPTLY

APRIL 9, 2025 90%

MAY 14, 2025 100%

** JULY 22, 2025 105%

**DELEGATE STRENTH TARGET DATE 

 

THE PENNY SQUARE CHALLENGE HAS RESUMED

WHO WILL RAISE THE MOST AND TAKE THE TROPHY?  

 

 

 

YOUR OFFICERS 

Commander: JP Licari- 203-570-6882- Squadron 12

Senior Vice Commander:

Junior Vice Commander:- Jim Benway- Squadron 20

Vice Commander East:

Vice Commander West:

Vice Commander South: Ken Benoit- Squadron 45

Adjutant: Rich Kilby- 860-329-2066- Squadron 209

Sergent at Arms: Dave Cannarella- 860-978-7605- Squadron 209

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.

 

 

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To the wonderful patriotic citizens of the Connecticut community. 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.