COMMANDER
MELISSA JOHNSON
Hello everyone. I hope you had a great Halloween and you are planning for an eventful Thanksgiving.
As a reminder please use the buddy system when getting up and down ladders and such. Remember safety first and make sure all decorations are in proper working order. If not toss them out and replace them.
Thank you to everyone who has helped out with our Monday night football food and to all of our volunteer Tuesday and Thursday chefs who have helped serve up all of our delicious meals.
FY25 Membership is in full swing. Feel free to come down enjoy in all the festivities and get a head start on your new card. I look forward to seeing you all soon.
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched – they must be felt with the heart. Helen Keller
AUXILIARY CHAPLAIN SHIRLEY FERRILL
POST FIRST VICE COMMANDER LILY ARMENTA
REPRESENTED POST 255 AT THE
67th ANNUAL SALUTE TO THE NAVY LUNCHEON
The National City Chamber of Commerce together with the City of
There was live entertainment, a catered lunch by Phil’s BBQ but most importantly was the presentation of scholarships for Sailors in STEM fields and the wonderful conversations we had with our local Navy sailors.
OCTOBER 6 PAINT AND SIP PARTY
THE NEXT PAINT AND SIP PARTY IS JANUARY 26, 2025, 1 – 3 PM
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DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA
COMMANDER JOHN ALDRIDGE
PRESENTS DIANE DEVIES WITH THE
2024 LEGIONAIRE OF THE YEAR AWARD
SERVICE OFFICER
MILTON IRONFIELD
Santa wants to know who wants an M1 Garand for Christmas!
Historic military issue rifles and pistols are available to veterans through the Civilian Marksmanship Program. Field grade M1 Garands are available for $800. See you on the range.
https://thecmp.org/sales-and-service/m1-garand/
VA Makes Tele-Emergency Care Available Nationwide
VA announced that tele-emergency care is now available nationwide. This expansion of care has already served 61,182 callers with a 59.4% case resolution rate (meaning veterans’ needs were resolved without having to travel from their homes to urgent care or an emergency department). Each VA facility has a local Health Connect number allowing you to speak with a clinical triage nurse who will recommend treatment or in-person visit (Veterans experiencing a life-threatening emergency should immediately contact 911).
Fleet Week
November 1 - 11, 2024
Broadway Pier
Maytime Band Association’s Salute to Veterans
November 9th, 11am – 2 pm
Kimball Park,
The American Legion Post 255 will be participating with a booth. We are also have several members serving on the committee, assisting with planning and preparation, and hosting 3 fundraisers.
November 11, 2024
https://www.prageru.com/video/pearl-harbor-a-day-that-lives-in-infamy
CHAPLAIN
SHIRLEY FERRILL
American Legion Auxiliary #255 this year participated in the
Many thanks to Tony Martinez for hauling the pop-up tent and all the supplies from the Post to Kimball Park, setting it all up and then returning it to the Post. Thank you Tony.
Auxiliary President, Jill Johnson, ordered patriotic supplies - pens, pencils, bubbles and more for the give-aways. Auxiliary Chaplain Shirley Ferrill added woven bracelets and 1st Vice Commander Lilliana Armenta brought stickers and flag pins and two volunteers. Thanks to all.
It was a good evening. Lots of folks stopped by the 255 tent for their pen, pencil, bubbles, sticker or pin. Lilliana was doing some Post recruiting and there were some very interesting conversations.
The Night Out was really a jointly sponsored event. The Post was represented by First Vice Commander Lillianan Armenta; the Auxiliary representative was Chaplain Shirley Ferrill and Juliana Vonesen and Natalia Armenta; the SON'S were represented by Adjutant Tony Martinez. Everyone was working together to make a good impression and presentation for Post 255.
The one thing missing was promotional items from the American Legion or Post 255. If we are sending folks home with a bag of patriotic items, they need to know who and where we are. Think: key chains, drink cozies, pens with names on it etc. Also, Post brochures or newsletter and membership applications would be appropriate. Maybe next August this can be fixed.
DIRECTOR
WALLY PIERCE
American Legion Riders 255, Post 255 and I would love to take this time to Thank each and every person and every motorcycle Organization that came out to support our Fundraiser in support of Veterans and community your support and Love means the World to us and other Veterans. A special shout out to The Volunteers that worked there tales off to make this event possible Thank you Thank you Thank you
The Post 255 Riders have changed meeting times.
Meetings second Wednesday of the month at 6 PM.
As always check the ALR DOC Calendar for all the events going in Area 5.
Be safe keep your eyes on the road, was that text message worth someone’s life?????
The display case at our Post has items for ladies and men. Just see your friendly bartender. We have a great selection of shirts available, it’s like “I don’t know what to wear?”. These are good to go anytime, anywhere!!
Get in line with the modern era; we have a Riders Group page on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/groups/alr255/
If any Post member knows anyone that rides or is interested in riding, please contact any ALR member to get more information.
The Rider Chapter continues to support the Patriot Guard Missions (PGM) with escort service from the airport or funeral homes to their final resting place out of Honor and Respect for the Fallen. “We Still Stand for Those Who Stood for Us”. . There is now a video on U-Tube under the title of “Patriot Guard Riders – Who are they?”
Never forget and always remember our POW/MIA’s……. there is hope!
Until next month, “Share the Road”!! “PSST, are you looking out For motorcycles?
Reminder - Sons of American Legion Meeting Always on the First Wednesday of the month at 5:30 PM. Come on down.
ADJUTANT
ANTHONY MARTINEZ
I would like to Thank, Post 255, The SAL’s, Aux, and the Bar for All of their Support, Contributions and Donations. Also, to Rosanna R, and Larry M for the Kitchen help, great job!! And to my Family and Friends that helped out during the event, Jackie H. Ashley L. and Prima Chris. Thank you to DJ JukeBox Wally!!
Special thanks to All our supporting Members. Once again, another Great Function!!
Truly Yours,
Tony M. On Behalf of
PERSONAL CONDUCT IN THE POST
All members, and their guests, are reminded that the Post is Family Friendly and as such, everyone needs to be mindful of how they conduct themselves.
There is no place at the Post for being rude or disrespectful to others, and at absolutely no time should any type of physical altercation be initiated inside the Post or in our parking lot.
Bartenders, with the assistance of Post Officers, will monitor behavior and if they feel a member or guest is crossing the line, that member or guest will be warned to stop. If the behavior continues the member or guest will be asked to leave the Post and it will be noted in the log book for further review by the Canteen Manager and E-Board.
Remember, our motto is that we are the “Friendliest Post” so let us all work to ensure “we” remain friendly!
POST/CANTEEN GUESTS
MUST BE SIGNED IN BY A POST MEMBER!!!!!
It is becoming evident that more and more members are bringing guests into the Post without properly signing them in. Failure to have guests sign in could lead to sanctions against the Post by the State ABC or we could lose our license to sell alcohol.
Guests are defined as anyone who is not an American Legion, Auxiliary or SON from any Post.
Members who fail to follow this simple rule risk losing their canteen privileges for a time period to be determined by the E-Board.
RECYCLE YOUR UNUSED EYE GLASSES AND
RECYCLE UNUSED CELL PHONES AND
RECYCLE USED PRINTER CARTRIDGES
AT THE POST
We are still collecting your unused eye glasses and unused cell phones for donations and are still collecting used ink jet cartridges at the Post. We turn the cartridges in to receive up to $40.00 store credit each month. The credit is then used to reduce the cost of our office supplies - paper and mailing dots for the newsletter, ink for our printers, stamps, etc. We used to turn in our quota each month, but haven't lately. We appreciate your help on this one.
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