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 dinner is Wednesday May 8, 2024. We will celebrate Ocho de Mayo with Azteca chile rellenos, beef and chicken tacos, rice, beans, guacamole, chips and salsa. Our dessert will be the fabulous Villa Corona homemade flan. We will have our Margarita station up and running and a Mariachi band during the social hour. Social hour 1800, dinner 1900.
For reservations please email. If unable, you may leave a voice message on the Post phone: 707-967-9344.
The Board will meet at 1600 prior to the dinner meeting.
Members are invited to the bar at 1845 prior to dinner to elect the Post Officers for next year. If someone would like to be added to the list of candidates please advise, otherwise we’ll be voting for the following candidates for the Post 199 Officer positions:
Commander…Michael Flood
1st Commander….Scott Whitacre
2nd Vice Commander….Rick Crebs
Finance Officer….Allen Price
Member….John Muhlner
Member….Rodney Green
Member….Craig Pina
The Post Auxiliary will meet at 1800. Plans will be made to have a booth at the St Helena Farmer’s Market. The Summer meeting schedule will also be discussed. All Auxiliary members are welcome to attend the meeting. Not a member… see Marilyn Albright for an application.
Landscape company, Mr Paver, along with Bob Covey from St Helena have looked at our back lot. The Board will discuss the different options and price points to create a safe and attractive space for both parking and events. Landscape architect Jonathan Plant also visited but has yet to submit any plans.
We will be working with the Kiwanis Club to dress Main Street with American Flags for the Memorial Day Weekend. The flags will go up Thurs May 23rd and come down Tues May 28. Those interested in helping are asked to show at 0700 in the back lot each of those two days.
Spring has sprung, it’s beautiful around here:)