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
The Post will celebrate the beginning of Summer with a steak night on June 11, 2025. Our three CIA Chefs will grill steaks to order with mashed potatoes, corn, salad, and ice cream sandwiches for dessert. Happy Hour begins at 1800, dinner following at 1900. Please email if you plan to attend.
The following Officers were voted in prior to the May dinner meeting and will be installed at the July 2025 meeting:
Commander- Rick Crebs
First Vice- Adam Padavic
Second Vice- Michael Flood
These Members will continue in their current posts:
Adjutant- Dennis Hansen
Sergeant at Arms- Rodney Green
Chaplain-Albert Albright
Board Members- John Muhlner, Craig Pina, Rodney Green
The Post performed admirably providing a very special Memorial Day service. Thank you to all who participated. Bagpiper Fred Payne lead the procession in with the Post’s Rifle Squad, scouts from Troop 1, Pack 199 and our little league Eagles. A very home town feel. Chaplain Albright’s grandson, Kiernan Upton-Albright sang the National Anthem beautifully. Chaplain Albright also had a wonderful historic layout with pictures memorializing our fallen from St Helena.
Thanks to Jack Oliver for prepping the Boys and Girls State representatives Nick Groth and Journey Penterman. They each read a poem. Thanks to John Muhlner for arranging our guest speaker, former Navy SEAL Gene Mak. Thanks to Jeff Farmer for playing Taps. Thanks to the SHFD for setting up the ladder truck and flag. Thank you to all who helped with the gravesite flags in preparation for the service. As mentioned previously the gravesite flags will remain through the Fourth of July Holiday Weekend. A big thank you to Griff. Although laid up he still managed to do the heavy lifting at the Hall in preparation for the cookout.
The Auxiliary will have a short meeting prior to the dinner at 1800.
The Board will meet Mon Jun 9, 2025 at 1600.
Remembering and honoring our fallen..