LEGION FAMILY
WE NEED YOUR HELP ON RAISING
FUNDS FOR OUR OWN
NATIONAL COMMANDER
JIM LaCOURSIERE, JR. FOR
HIS PROJECT OF THE
YEAR "VCF"
WE ARE ASKING LEGION POST, AUXILIARY,
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
AND RIDERS DONATE TO THIS CAUSE
PLEASE SEND CHECKS PAYABLE
TO VCF MAIL TO THE AMERICAN LEGIO, 269 MAIN ST.
CROMWELL, CT. 06416
LET'S ALL MAKE JIM PROUD
AND DONATE ANY AMOUNT AS
WE ARE ALL PROUD OF
HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS
WE WILL BE MEETING AT THE ARCH
BUSHNELL PARK, APRIL 3, 2025 AT 9:00 AM.
OUR OWN NATIONAL COMMANDER IS
COMING HOME APRIL 1-4, 2025
I WILL GIVE YOU A BRIEF SUMMARY WITH MORE
TO COME BY WEEKS END
APRIL 1ST MEET & GREET POST 16 10-12:30
MEET & GREET POST 2 5:30- 8:00
APRIL 2ND DINNER AT POST 165 6-8:30
APRIL 3RD BE THE ONE WALK 9-12
MORE TO COME SHORTLY
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
A LOT OF GREAT ACTIVITIES ARE
HAPPENING IN MARCH
CHECK THEM OUR IN THE MARCH BULLETIN
AT CTLEGION.ORG.
ATTENTION SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION
DO YOU LIKE TO HAVE FUN, LEARN, LEAD,
EAT, SHARE JOKES, BE REWARDED
THEN YOU NEED TO CALL STEVE PINTARICH
AT 860-877-2513 AND LET HIM
KNOW YOU WANT TO BE WITH US
IN ALL THIS FUN.
Vietnam Veterans Day
50th Reunion
On the Milford Green
Welcome Home
SATURDAY MARCH 29, 2025
EVENT SCHEDULE
Ceremonies on the Green: 11:00 AM.
(Invocation, Pledge, Anthem, Music, Guest Speakers)
Migrate to Veterans Auditorium: 12:30 PM.
Special Ceremonies and Live Entertainment 1-4 PM.
Adjourn to City Hall for Veterans Social 4:00 PM.
(This Event is Open to the Public)
Food Available at Restraunts On the Green
Shuttle BUS service available 10:00 to 4:00
(R.R.Station-Green-Auditorium)
Milford Green Field of Flags
March 16 to 29
Purchase a Flag
IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF
A VETERAN,
A FAMILY MEMBER OR A FRIEND
(For Event & Field of Flags Info Visit)
www.Vnamvet50reunion.com
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 CONTIMNUE
TRANSMIT, TRANSMIT ALL MEMBERSHIP
TO DEPARTMENT PROMPTLY
MARCH 12, 2025 80%
APRIL 9, 2025 90%
MAY 14, 2025 100%
** JULY 22, 2025 105%
**DELEGATE STRENTH TARGET DATE
OUR NEXT ALL SONS OF THE
AMERICAN LEGION MEETINGS
ARE AS FOLLOWS:
MAY 18, 2025 POST 72 IN SOUTHINGTON, CT
64 MAIN STREET
THE ABOVE MEETINGS WILL BE HELD AT 1 PM.
JULY DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON
WILL BE HELD AT THE TRUMBULL MARRIOTT
180 HAWLEY LANE TRUMBULL, CT.
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
Americanism:
Children and Youth: Dave Cannarella
VA&R, VE&E: Steve Pintarich
Legislative: Rich Kilby
Internal Affairs:
Finance: Steve Pintarich& Rich Kilby
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.
