About The American Legion
The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest veterans service organization, committed to mentoring and sponsorship of youth programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.
In contrast to other veterans organizations, the Legion offers a number of local programs and activities to strengthen its commitment to our nation’s grass roots and the people we serve. American Legion Baseball is one of the nation’s most successful amateur athletic programs; it continues to educate youths on the importance of sportsmanship and develops the quality of our country’s citizenship. The Heroes to Hometowns program is the only nationwide reintegration assistance service for wounded veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan. Additionally, millions of dollars in donations have been given to fellow veterans and their families in times of grief, and various scholarship opportunities ensure the future success of our youth.
The American Legion is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization with great political influence perpetuated by its grass-roots involvements in the legislation process. Legionnaires’ sense of obligation to their community, state and nation drives an honest advocacy for veterans in Washington. The Legion stands not behind politics, but the issues and people that institute progress by focusing on veterans rights and quality of life.
The American Legion’s success depends entirely on active membership, participation and volunteerism. The organization belongs to the people it serves and the communities in which it thrives.
Our Monthly Meetings
Please join us at our monthly meeting.
We meet the second Wednesday of every month.
Social hour 1800 hrs
Dinner 1900 hrs
Hope to see you there.
American Legion Post 199
1291 Madrona Ave,
St Helena, CA
94574
Newsletter
Happy Harvest
The Post Oktoberfest is Wednesday October 9, 2024.
Chef Lars will be accompanied by CIA graduates as well as current students. The menu will be Bratwurst, German potato salad, red cabbage, and sauerkraut. German chocolate cake for dessert.
Social hour begins at 1800 and dinner 1900.
No live umpa band this time as we’re trimming the budget to address the back lot in November.
For reservations please email. If unable, you may leave a message on the Post phone 707-967-9344.
The Auxiliary will meet at 1800. Dues of $30 are now due. We are looking for more members who are willing to step up and help us. We are in need of a secretary and someone to work with Marilyn Coy on Girls State. Stop by and see what we are doing this year.
The Board will meet Monday October 7, 2024 at 1600.
I’m saddened to report one of our members, Dick Enger, passed away last month. Please keep his lovely wife Sue Enger and his daughter, Kristin Martin, in your thoughts and prayers.