Jan. 3 to Dec.23, 2014 District 12 Updates (all posted in 2014)
Email
distributed by your District Hubmaster to key individuals at each post within
our district. Generally
sent out weekly with local information and items forwarded from the State and
Division Commanders. Any or all
items may be distributed by the Post Hubmaster as the Commander/President
directs.
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12/23/14 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
MERRY CHRISTMAS
I have added a 2015 district calendar with most of our significant dates to the home page.
It is provided for your convenience to print and carry with you.
Fifth button down on left side
--- From the Department of Texas
Department Hubmaster Report for DECEMBER 2014 is attached
--- Coming events:
Armed Forces Bowl Week - Up to date information for all the events
(attachment)
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12/17/14 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
--- New Scrapbook Pictures: (still catching up)
American Legion Post 626 honored 28 Veterans at Hill Villa Senior Living Center, November 11, 2014
136th Texas Air National Guard Children's Holiday Party, November 16, 2014
Post 379 Packing Christmas Boxes for the Troops, December 2, 2014
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Ceremony, December 7, 2014
Snowball Express at NAS
Fort Worth, December 13, 2014
--- This week:
Dec 21st (Sunday) – The Texas Toy Run – registration 8:30 – 11:15 am at Gateway Park
--- Coming events:
Oratorical Contest
Candidates
Posts should be having your
contests prior to Jan 2
The District Contest is Jan
11th, 2:00 PM at Post 838.
--- Community, State and Nation --- Public Relations
--- From Your Hubmaster:
Report on meeting at NAS Fort Worth yesterday (Tues. Dec. 16). On Jan. 11, I can plan to be at Post 838 before the Oratorical Contest if any one wants more information (please let me know).
NAS Fort Worth JRB has been authorized by the Secretary of Defense to conduct a program for the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War.
This program will extend over a 10 year period with at least 2 events a year. For starters no DoD funding is provided so the event must be self sustaining with full support from the base.
This meeting was to establish communications with all Texas
Veteran-based military support organizations as a means to inform you of
upcoming events. It is also intended to identify one local
The base Commander would like to have the first event May 9, 2014 (a Saturday). One suggestion that he liked was a BBQ and possibly a parade with classic cars (Viet Nam Veteran passengers) through the base and possibly the local community adjoining the base. If more events fall in line they may be added.
About 20 VSO’s were represented
with lots of discussion and suggestions.
The next meeting is on Jan. 20, 2015 at 10:00 am at the Navy Operation
Support Center Conference Room (Bldg 1803, Room 104). Meetings will be planned for the third
Tuesday of each month.
--- From the Department of Texas
The Office of the Department of Texas will be closed from Wednesday December 24th through Friday January 2nd. The last date for processing any membership transactions will be Tuesday December 23rd which means they will have to be in the mail by Thursday December 18th at the latest. You are requested to still process any membership transactions and send them in but just remember they won't be processed until January 5, 2015 at the earliest.
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12/10/14 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
--- New Scrapbook Pictures:
World War ll and Korean War Honors Dinner at Post 655
And
We made the Legion Times again this month - twice
(Be patient, this is a very large file that is slow to download)
--- This week:
SATURDAY
Dec 13 and 14 SNOWBALL EXPRESS VIII in
9:30 am
Please join us in downtown Ft Worth to show our Snowball families their sacrifice is not forgotten.
It is Saturday morning and will mean a great deal to the families (especially the children).
4:00 pm
On Saturday, December 13th, the kids will be coming to the NAS Fort Worth JRB.
They are expected to arrive at 4:30 p.m. They want folks (who have a way to get on the base) to come out, bring American hand flags to wave, line Military Parkway, and greet the kids as they arrive. They are asking greeters to arrive by 4:00 and get into place. Folks should expect to be there from 4:00 to maybe 5:30.
MONDAY
Dec 15th (Monday) – District Christmas Party 7pm at
HEB Post 379
--- From Our District Commander:
Oratorical Contest
Candidates
Let's remind everyone that
the posts should be having their contests prior to Jan 2 and that the District
Contest is Jan 11, at 2:00 PM at Post 838.
--- From Our District President:
Please forward and share with your American Legion Family members, all of your Veteran Support POCs, and everyone with a need to know.
John Purkey, Program Manager, Veterans Industries, Department of Veterans Affairs, and our Guest Speaker at the District Fall Convention forwarded the attached flyer.
Tina
--- New events to add to your calendar:
The Spring convention for the 12th District will be April 18 at Post 569 at 0800 hrs. Please change your calendars.
--
Get ready for fun & games at the 6th Annual ALR State Rally!
May 15-17; Hosted by ALR Post 121,
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12/3/14 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
Please be sure to check out the TCCC training opportunity and attached surplus equipment information at the bottom.
--- New Scrapbook Pictures (past events from tardy Historian, still
catching up):
Marine Corp 239th
Birthday Party at Post 379
Grapevine Texas
Veterans Day Parade
3rd Annual Softball
World Wounded Warrior Project Benefit
--- From Your Hubmaster:
Dec 11th through 15th SNOWBALL EXPRESS VIII in
Snowball Express info I have (more detail will be passed on if received)
Friday:
Saturday: Ft. Worth - Ranch Day & JAFB
(Some info from Tina)
On Saturday, December
13th, the kids will be coming to the NAS Fort Worth
JRB. They are expected to arrive at 4:30 p.m. They want folks (who
have a way to get on the base) to come out, bring American hand flags to wave,
line Military Parkway, and greet the kids as they arrive. They are asking
greeters to arrive by 4:00 and get into place. Folks should expect to be
there from 4:00 to maybe 5:30.
Sunday: Ft Worth- Zoo Day & Convention Center
--- Note from Tina:
As you plan your holiday calendar, do not forget the 12th District Christmas party scheduled for 7:00
p.m., Monday, December 15th at
ALL members of our 12th District Family are invited and welcome to attend. Please pass the word to your Unit members and American Legion families.
Everyone is asked to bring a side dish or dessert, and we will have a Chinese gift exchange. (See attached flyer for additional details).
In the meantime, let us not forget we have much to be thankful for, and we owe much of that to the efforts and sacrifices of our Veterans, Service Members, and their families.
Please be mindful at this annual time of giving thanks that there are many families separated due to military service around the world. As you enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday, set aside a moment to be thankful for those in faraway places who help to make your celebration possible and keep us all safe.
May you all be blessed, and I hope to see each and everyone of you at our District Christmas Party!
--
Ladies, do any of our Units do anything with this?
http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/15863/national-veterans-creative-arts-festival-begins-today/
---From VETCO
This could be of use by our posts
Federal Surplus Property Program
http://www.12dis.org/Federal_Surplus_Property_Program.pdf
--- From National
From: Ron Chandler
Date: Thu, Nov 20, 2014 at 3:24 PM
Subject: FW: Legion: No amnesty for illegal immigrants
Please pass this on over the hubmaster network.
Position of American Legion National Commander, Mike Helms.
Ron Chandler
HUBMASTER
A.L. Dept of
817-223-8926
Post 163
From: Public Relations Division [mailto:PR@legion.org]
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2014 11:44 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Legion: No amnesty for illegal immigrants
INDIANAPOLIS (Nov. 20, 2014) -- The head of the nation’s largest veterans service organization today questioned the wisdom of the White House putting politics above national security if it carries through with its plan to give amnesty to as many as 5 million illegal immigrants through an executive order.
“At a time when ISIS, al Qaeda and other terrorist organizations are killing
innocent Americans, it makes no sense to let our guard down and send a message
that the
Helm – who is on a Far East tour that includes
“These patriotic Americans help make our country great. One common characteristic is that they have earned their citizenship the legal way. In fact, we have reached out to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to offer our help in bringing immigrants to full citizenship. Rewarding illegal immigration is a slap in the face to those who have obeyed the law and patiently went through the process.”
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11/19/14 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
Nov 22nd
(Saturday)
“Parade Debriefing” this Sat. (11/22/14) 10:00 am at VFW
Post 8235 http://goo.gl/maps/cok2D
Community Day of Caring and
Toys for Tots collection kick-off at Benbrook Post 297 noon to 6:00 pm
Funfest and Car/Bike Show at
Post 516 starting at 4:00 pm
VETERANS DAY PARADE
Thank you for being a part of this wonderful tribute to our Veterans; PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE.
Our folks in the Tarrant County Veterans Day Parade
The parade page is almost done, pictures, corrections and details are welcome
Everyone in invited to the “Parade Debriefing” this Sat. (11/22/14) 10:00 am at VFW Post 8235 http://goo.gl/maps/cok2D.
We want to know what went wrong, right or can be improved. If you can not make the meeting and have a comment, please email us and we will read it.
We are also seeking suggestions for the 2015 parade theme, please email your ideas.
We are in dire need of volunteers interested in helping plan and implement our 2015 parade. You do not need to be a Council Member or Veteran and many opportunities require only a few short meetings through the year and about four hours on Veterans Day.
--- New events to add to your calendar:
1st Division Oratorical Competition is Saturday February 7th 2015 at Collin College Plano.
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11/12/14 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
Massing of the Colors was impressive as always. Many, if not most of the folks you see in the pictures with other patriotic organizations are also Legion Family Members.
http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20141109motc/
Thank you again for an excellent Veterans Day Parade. Pictures will be posted soon and I want to thank all that have (and will) send pictures to include.
--- Coming events:
Everyone in invited to the “Parade Debriefing” a week from Sat. (11/22/14) 10:00 am at VFW Post 8235 http://goo.gl/maps/cok2D.
We want to know what went wrong, right or can be improved. If you can not make the meeting and have a comment, please email us and we will read it.
We are also seeking suggestions for the 2015 parade theme, please email your ideas.
We are in dire need of volunteers interested in helping plan and implement our 2015 parade. You do not need to be a Council Member or veteran and many opportunities require only a few short meetings through the year and about four hours on Veterans Day.
--- This week:
Nov 15th (Saturday) - Fall
Festival at
Nov 17th (Monday) – Golden Coral Military Appreciation
Monday
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11/6/14 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
--- New Scrapbook Pictures:
Medal of Honor Memorial Dedication, October 18, 2014
District 12 Fall Convention at Post 838, October 25, 2014
--- This week:
This Saturday is the Final planning meeting for the 2014 Veterans Day parade.
Specific details about insertion points and the opening ceremony will be finalized at this meeting. We urge participants to have a representative attend this meeting.
Volunteers are always needed at the LaGrave assembly area.
We are also seeking suggestions for the 2015 parade theme and are in dire need of volunteers interested in helping plan and implement our 2015 parade.
This Saturday, November 9, 2013, 10:00 AM at VFW Post 8235.
Map to VFW Post 8235 http://goo.gl/maps/cok2D
Additional information is on our webpage at http://tarrantcountyveteranscouncil.org/
Nov 8th (Saturday) - Veterans Day Parade meeting (Last
chance to register your entry) VFW Post 8235 (10:00am) http://goo.gl/maps/cok2D
Nov 8 – 9
(Sat & Sun) Patriot Paws at Mid-Cities Stamp
EXPO,
Nov 9th
(Sunday) – Massing of the
Colors
MOWW Massing of the Colors (Invitation and details - http://www.12dis.org/MOTC-2014-Invitation.doc
)
Time: Assembly 2:00 pm
Location: 1st Presbyterian Church, Ft Worth,
Nov 11th (Tuesday) – Veterans
Day Fort Worth Veterans
Day Parade (poster)
3rd Annual Salute to
our Veterans,
Flag Retirement Ceremony,
5:00 pm at Post 516 (sunset 5:30pm)
Nov 13th (Thursday) – Veterans
Job Fair, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm in Arlington
--- New events to add to your calendar:
Attached is a flyer for our Toys For Tots event on November 22nd at Post 297. This is a great community effort and we are hoping to have the Marine Corps Reserve there (they haven't got us on the schedule yet). We would love to have the 12th District involved if at all possible. We plan to have hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, etc available as well as games for the kids, etc, and ask that everyone bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate. Please share with your Riders (the more bikes the better), SAL, Legionnaires, and your communities. Call Shay if you have any questions.
Nov 22nd (Saturday) – Community Day of Caring at
Benbrook Post 297 noon to 6:00 pm
Shay Grannan
American Legion Auxiliary
Historian, Department of Texas
Secretary/Treasurer, Unit 297
817-300-2043
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10/30/14 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
Attention: Don’t let Halloween or the time change scare you away from the Monday District Meeting, 7:00 pm at Post 516.
From Joe:
Our District meeting Monday at Post 516 will take place as scheduled. We need post commanders there so that we can discuss and distribute the 345 lists that the Department Vice Commander left for us.
--- This week:
Oct
31st (Friday) – Halloween
Post 516 TRUNK
or TREAT 7-9 pm
Nov 1st (Saturday) Halloween Classic Car Show at
TRUNK OR TREAT at
Nov 2nd
(Sunday) – Daylight Savings Time
ends - set your clock back one hour and change smoke alarm batteries
Nov 3rd (Monday) – VA Fort Worth Clinic Legion Family welcome table
(volunteer now)
District
Meeting 7pm at Post 516
Nov 4th (Tuesday) – Election
Day
Marine Corps
birthday celebration at Judge Carr’s Court
--- Coming events:
Registration is now open for the Veterans Day Parade. The parade will be on Veterans Day 11 Nov.
Final meeting and registration deadline is next Saturday, entries may email, faxed or mailed now or bring it to the meeting.
Forms and details at www.VeteransDay.tcvc.us
Nov 8th (Saturday) - Veterans Day Parade meeting (Last
chance to register your entry) VFW Post 8235 (10:00am) http://goo.gl/maps/cok2D
VA ENCOURAGES VETERANS TO GET THEIR FLU SHOT
http://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USVHA/bulletins/d8d549
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10/21/14 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks
To All Post Commanders & Post Adjutants,
Please ensure that all renewals and new
membership cards have been submitted to Department no later than this
Wednesday, Oct 22nd. This will give us a more up to date look at where
each post and the district stand in this year's membership drive for 2015.
Respectfully,
William "Bill" Deal
Vice Commander
12th District
--- This week:
Oct 25th (Saturday)
– District 12 Fall Convention at Post 838
Convention Registration Form
Convention General Agenda
Auxiliary Agenda
Sons of the American Legion Agenda
Legionnaire Business Meeting Agenda
Sunday (we are busy
Saturday)
Oct
25-26 (Sat & Sun) – Fort Worth
Air Show discount
parking using Fort Worth Aviation Museum code
--- New event to add to your calendar:
FYI: Oct 28 at 10:00 am - Amazon Hiring Fair at Fort Worth Housing Authority
--- Next week:
Oct
31st (Friday) – Halloween
Post 516 TRUNK
or TREAT 7-9 pm
Nov 1st (Saturday) Halloween Classic Car Show at
TRUNK OR TREAT at
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10/15/14 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
Did a little catching up, here are some things I missed going to:
Some of the Boys State Participants telling Legion Thank You, September 4, 2014
Eagle Court of Honor and Reception for Joseph (Joey) Wayne Campbell II, September 6, 2014
Post 379 Tailgate Party - The first tailgate in the New outdoor Kitchen, September 7, 2014
POW/MIA Remembrance Day Recognition Ceremony at Post 626, September 19, 2014
Post 379 Legion Family Members host a Patriot House Lunch, September 21, 2014
Unit 379 10th Annual Cancer Research Pancake Breakfast, October 5, 2014
NAS JRB 20th Anniversary Ceremony, October 5, 2014
And I visited with
lots of great folks at a National Night Out event
National Night Out at Westside Victory Church, October 7, 2014
--- This week:
Oct 17th (Friday)
- Voluntary Services fundraiser at the FW VA clinic
Oct 18th
(Saturday) – Fort Worth MEDAL OF HONOR MEMORIAL dedication – 10 am at
FRIED KARAOKE at
Oct 25th
(Saturday) –
District 12 Fall Convention at Post 838
Convention Registration Form
Convention General Agenda
Auxiliary Agenda
Sons of the American Legion Agenda
Legionnaire Business Meeting Agenda
(While
printing, might as well print a parade poster to display)
--- New events to add to your calendar:
Oct 31st (Friday) – Post 516 TRUNK or TREAT 7-9 pm
Nov 1st (Saturday) - Halloween Classic Car Show and TRUNK OR
TREAT at
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10/8/14 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
--- This week:
Oct 10th (Friday) – Friday Night Out at Post 838 starting at 7:00 pm
Oct 11th (Saturday) - Veterans Day Parade meeting at VFW Post 8235 (10:00am) http://goo.gl/maps/cok2D
Steak Night at Post 626 5-7 pm
(This is now on the
“Food and Fun” button on the home page, check out all
the good stuff going on!)
Oct 13th (Monday) – Columbus Day (fly your flag)
--- Next week:
Friday, October 17th (also see event on Saturday below)
To the 12th District:
Fort Worth VA Outpatient Clinic Voluntary Services has reached out to the 12th District for assistance.
Voluntary Services uses donations to provide the veterans who receive care at the clinic hygiene products, food items, baby items, phone cards, gas cards, clothing, undergarments, small appliances, supplies for the coffee cart and kiddie cart, and much more.
On Friday, October 17th, Voluntary Services will be holding a fundraiser at the clinic, and they are in need of raffle items such as movie passes, Walmart and restaurant gift cards, gift baskets, baby items, any type of gift item, etc. If you are able to provide raffle items, you can drop them off at the clinic’s Voluntary Services any time between now and October 17th during business hours.
On Wednesday, November 5th, Voluntary Services will hold a Pre Veteran’s Day Celebration from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. They will be having a cookout for approximately 750 people and will begin serving at 11:00 am. Volunteers are needed to help set up. They are also requesting desserts. Desserts must be individually wrapped.
Voluntary Services also maintains a food pantry. Too
often, veterans who come to the clinic to receive care have not eaten.
They try to keep food items on hand that are easy and quick to prepare.
They especially need items in foam insulated containers such as Ramen Noodles
and Chef Boyardee products, and canned
Assisting the VA Clinic is a great opportunity to work our mission as a veterans support organization. Please do all you can to provide continued support to the Clinic.
For additional questions or information, you can also contact our POC at Voluntary Services:
Celestine A. Wemakor, MHCM
Administrative Resident- Office of the Director
FWOPC Acting Voluntary Service Specialist
Department of Veterans Affairs
(817)730-0078
(214)563-1568
I’m always interested in the good work that goes on in the 12th District. If you are able to provide assistance, I would love to hear about your plans to assist.
Thank you,
Tina Hill
President, 12th District
American Legion Auxiliary
Department of Texas
Oct 18th (Saturday)
– Fort Worth MEDAL OF HONOR
MEMORIAL dedication – 10 am at
FYI: Oct 20th (Monday)
– First Day of Early Voting
--- From Our District Commander:
Registration form for Oct 25th (Saturday) – District 12 Fall Convention at Post 838
New and improved Convention Registration Form
--- Public Relations
(This applies to
all our organizations, but Tina said it so well I just copied hers; Ken)
Ladies,
Attached is an invitation to participate in the Massing Of The Colors (MOTC) to be held on Sunday, November 9th,
2:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church,
In order to participate in the ceremony, two members from your Unit will carry the flags (1 for the American flag and 1 for the Auxiliary banner). Additional members of your Unit are also welcome to attend the ceremony. Participation in the ceremony is not difficult. Everyone participating in the ceremony will be instructed to line up and each Unit enters the church in pairs. All you have to do is follow the person in front of you. It is truly an inspirational and moving procession of flags.
If you wish to participate in the procession of flags, you are asked to RSVP by October 21st. See the instructions in the invitation. I would LOVE to see all the Units of the 12th District participate in this ceremony. Participation in this ceremony would fall under the ALA Americanism Program.
Let me know if you have any questions about this ceremony. I hope to see you there.
Tina Hill
President, 12th District
(These are links
to our server so you can forward without adding attachments)
http://www.12dis.org/MOTC-2014-Invitation.doc
--- FREE ADMISSION:
Registration is now open for the Veterans Day Parade. The parade will be on Veterans Day 11 Nov. www.VeteransDay.tcvc.us
-- From VETCO
Marine Corps birthday celebration Nov 4th, Judge Carr’s Court. Flyer attached.
This is FYI, volunteer contact number on the flyer
Homeless Veteran Stand Down, November 19th. Flyer attached
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10/1/14 District 12 Update
Friends,
It is with much sadness I must pass on that a good friend
John Bell passed to
Post Everlasting last Saturday on the way to the DEC in
John was a Veteran and also served as SAL Squadron 838 Commander and was a past SAL District 12 Commander.
Plans are now being made for family and friends to gather this Sunday at their home. To help John’s wife Phyllis, Legion Family Members that wish to assist in any way are invited to contact Darin Bell (John’s Son) for details.
POC: Darin
Schedule of Events:
Wake: Sunday Oct 5 (4-6 pm)
Spencer
Funeral Home,
Funeral Service: Monday Oct 6 (11 am)
Great
Commission Baptist Church,
Burial:
--- Public Relations
--- VA Fort Worth Clinic Legion Family welcome table
From: Celestine A. Wemakor, MHCM, FWOPC Acting Voluntary Service Specialist
I wanted to let you know that on October 6th (the first
Monday of the month) the foyer area of the clinic is already reserved for an
ongoing event. If you would like
I also want to make sure that the Legion members coming out to the clinic are following the rules. The tables being set up should be strictly informational. It is illegal to collect money on government property so if they are signing up potential members they should only be collecting their contact information so that the potential member can receive additional information, pay dues , etc off site.
If you have any question please feel free to contact me,
Thank you,
Celestine A. Wemakor, MHCM
Administrative Resident- Office of the Director
FWOPC Acting Voluntary Service Specialist
Department of Veterans Affairs
(817)730-0078
--- Coming events:
Oct 3rd (Friday) Lobster Fest at Arlington Post 60 with steak and dancing also. RSVP only.
Oct 4th - (Saturday) ALMAC at Mansfield Post 624 starting at noon
Tarrant County Public Health Annual Carnaval de Salud (Kids Flu Shots, health check-up, etc) 9:00 am
Fort Worth Safety Fair (noon to 5 pm)
Oct 5th - (Sunday) Cancer Research Breakfast at HEB Post 379 (starting at 10:00 am)
Annual
Fiesta Cancer Research Fund
Raiser at
Oct 7th - National
Night Out on October 7th
--- New events to add to your calendar:
Oct 11th (Saturday) - Veterans Day Parade meeting at VFW Post 8235 (10:00am) http://goo.gl/maps/cok2D
Steak Night at Post 626 5-7 pm
(This is now on the “Food and Fun” button on the home page, check out all the good stuff going on!)
--- From Our District Commander:
Registration form for Oct 25th (Saturday) – District 12 Fall Convention at Post 838
New and improved Convention Registration Form
--- FREE ADMISSION:
Registration is now open for the Veterans Day Parade. The parade will be on Veterans Day 11 Nov. www.VeteransDay.tcvc.us
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9/24/14 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
--- New Scrapbook Pictures:
POW/MIA Ceremony on National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
--- This week:
Sep
25-28 – Fall DEC in
The 2014 State Fair of Texas will run September 26 – October 19 (but its
in
Sep 27 (Sat) Fort Worth “Take Back Meds Day”
-- From: Rachel M Reagan, 12th District Service Officer:
FYI: There is a meeting every 4th Friday for the Tarrant County Coalition for Veterans. This coming meeting is on the 26th of this month. I would recommend every Service Officer that can make it, attend.
VETCO General Meeting Veterans Coalition
Please join us for our General Membership Meeting on Friday, September 26th. Your $5 lunch donation is always appreciated.
When: Fri Sep 26, 2014 12pm – 1:30pm Central Time
Where: MHMR 3840
--- Public Relations
Our
new Freeway/Tollway will be ready to open
early October and plans are underway for a big celebration.
Parades usually attract lots of media attention.
Do we have any Post that could supply a honor guard, drum and bugle corps, or
other attention grabbing device short of Tanks, Ships or Planes.. An F22 or F35 flyover would be good, even FiFi the B29 would be good. I hope to be on the
parade committee.
We do have a large Riders contingent; they always look good in a parade.
POC
Rich Haas, 1St VC Post 655
Post 655 phone number 817/834-1632
--- From Our District Commander:
Registration form for Oct 25th (Saturday) – District 12 Fall Convention at Post 838
New and improved Convention Registration Form
--- FREE ADMISSION:
Registration is now open for the Veterans Day Parade. The parade will be on Veterans Day 11 Nov. www.VeteransDay.tcvc.us
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9/19/14 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
Do not forget
Tomorrow, Saturday from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Post 516 Car and Bike Show
Updating our “Key People” listing for the webpage and know some items need to be changed.
Please check these links and send me corrections
Thanks
Ken
Registration form for Oct 25th (Saturday) – District 12 Fall Convention at Post 838
New and improved Convention Registration Form
--- New events to add to your calendar:
Oct 5th - (Sunday) Annual Fiesta Cancer Research Fund Raiser at
Oct
10th (Friday) – Friday Night Out at Post
838 starting at 7:00 pm
Rumors about upcoming events but no details:
Benbrook Post 297 doing a dinner for first responders (Nov 9)?
HEB Post 379 doing Patriot House Cookout (Sept 21?
Post 838 Casino Bus trip?
--- WOW – This is a scrapbook
http://www.txlegion626.org/events/2013-2014%20Scrapbook%20Pages%20Compressed.pdf
Our Department President Donna Miller’s theme this year is “With the Beat We Can Achieve Everything.”
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9/10/14 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
The United States Flag to be displayed at half-staff for the day
on Patriot Day, Thursday, September 11.
--- This week:
Sep 14th (Sunday) – Air Force Birthday (and Cowboy Game) at Arlington Post 60 Food and Drinks start at Noon
--- New events to add to your calendar:
Oct 3rd (Friday) Lobster Fest at Arlington Post 60 with steak and dancing also. RSVP only.
--- From Your Hubmaster:
Registration form for Oct 25th (Saturday) – District 12 Fall Convention at Post 838
Registration is now open for the Veterans Day Parade. The parade will be on Veterans Day 11 Nov. www.VeteransDay.tcvc.us
Next parade planning meeting will be on Saturday, 14 Sept. at 10 am (see the schedule for location)
Link to the Oratorical Contest details is on the right side of our homepage.
Links to membership and goals for all our Legion Family organizations
are below the slideshow on our homepage.
If you have had a change in President, Director, Hubmaster or one of your Commanders and they want to be included in this update please pass it on and have them email me. The Twelfth District combined Legion Family goal for this year (2015) is 5,775 members. I can handle about 150 on this list (10 per Post Family) and rely on your Hubmasters to pass on items of interest to your membership.
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9/4/14 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
Planning a National Night Out event (or want to) and like good PR?
See the attached newsletter from
--- Coming events:
Sep
7th (Sunday) – Cowboys Tailgate Party at Post 379
Post will provide the BBQ
, please bring a side to share .... we open at
noon on that Sunday ... Cowboys vs
starts at 3:15..
Sep 8th (Monday)
– District Meeting 7:00 pm at Post 626
Sep 11th
(Thursday) – Patriot
Day National
Day of Service and Remembrance and http://mydigimag.rrd.com/publication/?i=216356&p=20
--- From Our District Adjutant:
Commanders, Vice Commanders, and Adjutants,
The new membership year has arrived. The goal for the District is 3958 members. The goals for each Post are on the Department website, www.txlegion.org. Go down the left side of the home page to membership, then current report. At the top of the page are numbers click on 12, then find tour Post. Although the 1st Vice is the Chairperson of the membership committee it is the responsibility of each member to recruit. A good source of local members not in a Post is, mylegion.org, Each Post Adjutant should have access to it, if you don’t please contact me and I will help you get access. On the home page, on the left, are members in your area. Click on then put in the zip code of the post and the radius you want to go out. The list will give you current members and past due members. Remember if they are in the at-large Post and dropped out they may not have been given a call to join a local Post, just ask. Wednesday September 3, 2014 is the Target Date of 50%.
We are having a District meeting at Post 626 on September 8, 2014, 1900. Please be in attendance for this year’s schedule is being discussed. It is also time to elect your District convention delegates for the October Convention. Delegate Certification forms are on the Department website under conventions, fall convention.
The new school year has started, now is the time to get out to the schools to recruit Oratorical contestants. The contests start in November so let’s give these young men and woman enough time to prepare. Last year there was only one Post to enter candidates to the District competition, let do better this year.
Terry Bigley
Link to the Oratorical Contest details is on the right side of our homepage.
Links to membership and goals for all our Legion Family organizations
are below the slideshow on our homepage.
--- Public Relations
Registration is now open for the Veterans Day Parade. The parade will be on Veterans Day 11 Nov. www.VeteransDay.tcvc.us
Next parade planning meeting will be on Saturday, 14 Sept. at 10 am (see the schedule for location)
Veterans Day Parade and membership information http://tarrantcountyveteranscouncil.org/
This
year’s theme is “Honoring Our Flag on the 200th
Anniversary of Our National Anthem”
Time to make your plans and fill out the registration for your group, no charge to be in the parade but you must register.
The Tarrant County Parade in
Several of our Posts/Units/Squadrons are members and we all can be a part of the team that makes this great, membership is only $24 per year.
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8/27/14 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
--- Happenings:
From: Robert <bobkatbf@hotmail.com>
To: District 12 Hub <hub@txlegiondist12.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2014 2:40 PM
Subject: A vet that needs our help
I received this email from Daniel,
he is a member of our post 60 for 7 years. Please pass this request on.
I spent 9&1/2 hours undergoing major heart surgery at the
My wife can no longer work due to health problems. I am on Social Security
Disability. Allowed to earn only so much.
Laura and I are living off our credit cards the last 8 weeks I've been off
work.
I could find nothing at American Legion website that says there is any
financial help.
If you can go to www.giveforward.com and search for Daniel and Laura Medical bill,
read the
short story, and help, please do so. And if possible spread the word as far and
wide as you can, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks, God Bless and Semper Fi. Hope to see you guys soon.
https://www.giveforward.com/fundraiser/w9y4/dan-and-laura-medical-bills
--- From Your Hubmaster:
Losing another “reading room” item to the cloud. The Meadowbrook news is going “on-line only”.
This is a wonderful local paper put out by people that actually do something. I will keep checking it but it will now fall in with the other 30+ online newsletters I get.
Ken
--- Coming events:
Sept 6 – 2:00 pm (expensive but for a good cause)
Proceeds from each ticket, and food items purchased, will help The Salvation Army in its efforts to provide nearly 1 million meals to hungry North Texans.
As an organization with deep musical roots, The Salvation Army
is proud to announce The Most Good Music Festival, a
--- New events to add to your calendar:
National Night Out on October 7th
(Any Posts with plans can let me know and I will pass the word.)
National Night Out is a community-police awareness-raising
event in the
Oct 18th (Saturday) – Fort Worth MEDAL OF HONOR MEMORIAL
dedication – 10 am at
--- Community, State and Nation
The date for the MOWW Massing of
the Colors has been confirmed - Sunday 9 November
Time: Assembly 2:00 pm
Location: 1st Presbyterian
Church, Ft Worth,
Looking forward
to having your group join us.
Please pass this information on to other groups which might like to
participate.
Regards
Robert J.
Williams, Major, USAF Retired
Scouting Liaison/Past Chapter Commander
Ft Worth Chapter, Military Order of the World Wars
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8/20/14 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
--- Happenings:
Flag retirement Ceremony at H.E.B. American Legion Post 379
--- This week:
Aug 21st
(Thursday) – Honor Flight presentation, 6:45 pm with Post 467 (Meeting info and location)
Aug 22 – 28th 2014 National Convention at
Aug 23rd (Saturday) – Back to School Dance at Post
516 (6 – 8 pm)
Dinner and Karaoke at Benbrook
Post 297 (7-11 pm)
--- New event to add to your calendar:
Oct 5th - (Sunday) Cancer Research Breakfast at HEB
Post 379
--- Community, State and Nation
Congressional Veteran Commendation nomination information
for residents of Districts 26 and 33 (most of
Deadline for 2014
nomination is Sept 15, 2014 (check details for your Congressional District
below)
--
District 33: (poster and form attached)
Congressman Marc Veasey is launching the inaugural 33rd District Congressional Veterans Commendation program this year.
The Congressional Veteran Commendation (CVC) is a nominations-based program designed to recognize the wartime sacrifices and peacetime community involvement of veterans of the Thirty-third Congressional District of Texas.
I would love to have a chance to come speak about this new initiative and drop off fliers and nomination forms at one of your meetings. Please let me know if this would be okay with you; I have attached the flier for this program as well as the nomination form so you may take a further look. Applications open August 22nd and close October 3rd.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you,
Daniela Huerta
Field Representative / Caseworker
Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33
P: 214-741-1387 | daniela.huerta@mail.house.gov
--
District 26: (poster and form attached)
From Congressman Burgess (reminder)
See more at: http://burgess.house.gov/blog/?postid=386471#sthash.kjgEgbA0.dpuf
If you have questions regarding the 2014 Congressional Veteran Commendation or to confirm an individual's residency within the Twenty-Sixth District of Texas, please contact my Deputy District Director, Robin Vaughan, at 972/ 434-9700 or robin.vaughan@mail.house.gov . I appreciate your assistance!
Sincerely,
Michael C. Burgess, M.D.
--- Coming events:
The 2014 State
Fair of Texas will run September 26 –
October 19.
General
admission: $17 http://bigtex.com/
Child (under 48″ in
height): $13; Child under age 3:
FREE
Senior (ages 60 and older): $13; Seniors FREE every
Thursday (October 2, 9 & 16)
(I found no Veterans or Military discounts or days)
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8/13/14 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
--- New Scrapbook Pictures:
A very special person gets recognized for excellence.
Report from the Department Convention
Vaya Con Dios to the 90th Aviation Support Battalion
ALA Juniors of Texas Facebook page added to Department links and our folks are spotlighted.
District webpage – Texas Family (yellow buttons on right side) – ALA Juniors
--- This week:
Aug 15th (Friday)
– Casino
Night, 7:00 pm at Post 569
August 15-17 - The Granddaddy of ALL Texas
hunting shows at
Ticket Prices: $10 – Adults, $5 - Kids 13-17, FREE for Kids 12 and under
FREE to Active Military and Veterans with ID!
--- New events to add to your calendar:
Aug 21st
(Thursday) – Honor Flight presentation, 6:45 pm with Post 467 (Meeting info and location)
Aug 23rd (Saturday) – Dinner and Karaoke at Benbrook
Post 297 (7-11 pm)
Sep 13th
(Saturday) – VA
Benefit Run (Dallas VA to Post
424) KSU 10:00 am
Veterans Day Parade and membership information http://tarrantcountyveteranscouncil.org/
This
year’s theme is “Honoring Our Flag on the 200th
Anniversary of Our National Anthem”
Time to make your plans and fill out the registration for your group, no charge to be in the parade but you must register.
The Tarrant County Parade in
Several of our Posts/Units/Squadrons are members and we all can be a part of the team that makes this great, membership is only $24 per year.
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8/7/14 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
--- New Scrapbook Pictures:
Updated VA First Mondays pictures – great to see new faces.
American Legion Auxiliary Magazine, August 2014, Page 47;
Picture of Unit 516 member Marsha Schrader taken by Unit 655 member Mary Johnson.
-- More to come next week:
Vaya Con Dios to the 90th Aviation Support Battalion
Report from the Department Convention
A very special person gets recognized for excellence.
--- Happenings: This weekend (Fri. – Sun.) is Texas Tax Free Weekend
--- This week: This Saturday (Aug 9th)
Veterans Day Parade planning meeting at VFW Post 8235 (10:00am)
Member benefit for Billy Ray Mulkey - Post 516, starts at 6:00 pm
American Legion Midnight Madness I
Car Show -
Auction items that will be offered at Post 655 Auxiliary Car Show Saturday:
4 passes to the NASCAR Nationwide Series at Texas Motor Speedway
2 passes for a tour of the AT&T Stadium from the Dallas Cowboys
2 Tickets to the Fort Worth Zoo
5 $5.00 discount coupons to Cisco Jack's
2 tickets to the
2 tickets to NRH2O (2015 Season)
$50.00 Gift card to "The Grill" at WinStar Casino
$250. 00 worth of e Outlet stores gift cards.
--- New events to add to your calendar:
Aug 15th (Friday) – Casino Night, 7:00 pm at Post 569
Convention and meeting schedule for the 2014/15 year have been added to the schedule.
--- From National (found in the Auxiliary magazine)
American Legion Auxiliary schedule of significant dates for this “Legion year”
http://mydigimag.rrd.com/publication/?i=216356&p=31
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7/30/14 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
Boys Nation 2014
--- This week:
From: Dalton "Big D" Thibodeaux, Director, American Legion Riders Post 655 alriders655tx@hotmail.com
Hello Post 655 and 12th District Riders,
It's been a while since we have gotten together and put some miles on the
tires. Join us next Sunday, August 3rd for a
early morning "Beat the Heat" ride around
We will start from the Waffle House at
Ride briefing will be at 0750 with Kick Stands Up at 0800. Come out a
little early for breakfast.
The ride will cover about 64 miles and take approximately 2 hours.
If the forecast holds it should be a great day for a ride, the current
prediction is starting off in the upper 60's with a high of 85.
A big thank you to Dave "Ziggy"
Pilcher for mapping out the route.
--- New event to add to your calendar:
Aug
9, 2014 (Saturday) - American
Legion Midnight Madness I Car Show -
--- Community, State and Nation
Sep 11 is Patriot Day National Day of Service and Remembrance
If you know of a special event in our district, please let me know so we can share.
--- From Your Hubmaster:
We all mourn the loss of a comrade and need to share the information with their friends.
If an event is public and the date is before the next midweek distribution of this newsletter, let me know and I will send out a notice.
Please be sure the date, time and location is confirmed correct before you have me send out the notice.
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7/23/14 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
Today, July 23 is National Hot Dog Day http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_dog_day and
Deirdre at HEB Post 379 reminds all TONIGHT WED IS CHILI-DOGS 6.30PM
Also today marks the day
Air Force Colonel Eileen M. Collins became the first woman to command a space shuttle. (1999).
---
From Bill Ray,
Just
wanted each and everyone to know that we have a new Boys Nation Vice
President from the great state of Texas Mr. Louis "Louie" Lombardo. Job
well done on his part.
From Janet Lombardo
(Louie’s Mom)
I just thought I
would give you the latest update on Louie while he is in
He is having a wonderful time and really embracing this experience. He
has gotten to experience D.C. in such a unique way because all involved
are so patriotic.
Out of the 98 boys attending Boys Nation they have narrowed it to four.
They nominated 2 candidates for Vice President and 2 for President (one from
each party for each position). Louie is one of the two boys nominated for
Vice President. He will be debating his opponent in a 45 minute debate and must
give a 10 minute speech tomorrow available to view live online at legion tv followed by the voting/election results.
---Veterans Day Parade and membership information http://tarrantcountyveteranscouncil.org/
We have been designated “A Nationally Designated Veterans Day Event City” for 2014
Time to make your plans and fill out the registration for your group, no charge to be in the parade but you must register.
The Tarrant County/Fort Worth Parade is hosted by the Tarrant County Veterans Council. Several of our Posts/Units/Squadrons are members and we all can be a part of the team that makes this great, membership is only $24 per year.
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7/15/14 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
--- New Scrapbook Pictures:
Getting bigger and better every year (8 countries and 9 US States)
Allied Memorial Remembrance Ride Pictures
Complete set of great pictures on the Units Facebook Album
Post and Auxiliary Unit
626 Joint Installation of Officers
Lots of my other brothers and sisters were here (but I did not see my Legion Family)
Arlington Independence Day Parade
.
--- This week:
Jul 19th (Saturday) – Horseshoe and
Washer Tournament –
(Just found out about this in the Meadowbrook News)
Employability:
Focus on Veterans; Saturday, July 19 from 10:00 AM to
2:00 PM
Employment
Strategies Workshops for Veterans (free for Veterans)
Jul 20th (Sunday) – Tejano Idol Competition –
--- New events to add to your calendar: (From NGAT News)
The Granddaddy of ALL Texas
hunting shows
August 15-17, 2014 at
Ticket Prices: $10 – Adults, $5 - Kids 13-17, FREE for Kids 12 and under
FREE Active Military
and Veterans with ID!
--- From the Department of Texas
The Veteran Services division of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is happy to announce that the new Texas Veterans Phone App is now available for android & iPhone users. This app requires either an Android (2.2 and newer) or iPhone (5.0 and newer) cell phone, and it is free. Go to your app store and search "Texas Veterans App." The app is designed to provide all veterans, retirees, active duty personnel, and their families easy access to the Veterans Crisis Line, Hotline for Women Veterans, Connect with Texas Veterans option, and one click takes you to the Texas Veterans Portal website. Where there is a wealth of information regarding assistance, services and benefits specifically for veterans. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact this office. We are trying to get the word out regarding this innovation. Feel free to download and print out this flyer and post to your bulletin boards! Thanks!
Mary Kate Martin-Jorgensen
Office of the Associate Commissioner for Veteran Services
Health and Human Services Commission
Brown Heatly Building
MaryKate.Martin-Jorgensen@hhsc.state.tx.us
Office 512-424-6583; Fax 512-487-3454
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7/2/14 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
--- New Scrapbook Pictures:
2014 Girls State send off with Legion Rider escort
Post and Auxiliary Unit
626 Joint Installation of Officers
We would love to add pictures of
your Installation of Officers.
Working on the
Allied Memorial Remembrance Ride pictures. If you have pictures we can add
a Facebook album link to share.
Thanks to Tank, the Museum and all
the team that put together another excellent tribute to our military heritage.
--- This week:
July 4th (Friday) – Independence Day – Fly your Flag
(great parade in Arlington starting at 9:00 am)
Family Fun Day at Benbrook Post 297 starting at noon.
Post 379 will have a picnic in our park behind Post 379 starting at 1:00 pm
Hamburgers and hot dogs compliments on Post 379, consider bringing a side to share.
Jul 7th (Monday) – VA Fort Worth Clinic Legion Family welcome table (volunteer now)
Jul 8 – 13th 2014 Department of Texas
96th Convention in McAllen,
--- From David Eagan
To DISTRICT 12 FAMILY
Pease be advised, Post 379 will have a picnic in our park behind Post 379 on July 4.
Picnic to start at 1:00 pm ... hamburgers and hot dogs, compliments on Post 379
Consider bringing a side to share.....
Have a great 4th of July celebration....
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6/25/14 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks,
Local
Student, Louie Lombardo, Graduates from American Legion Boys State
and chosen to represent the State of Texas in Washington D.C. at Boys Nation
(Press release and pictures added from
This Saturday – Allied Memorial Remembrance Ride - flyer with schedule
Poster for your wall, Poster with ride schedule
Pictures from
--- New events to add to your calendar:
4th of July Family Fun Day at Benbrook Post 297 starting at noon.
Jul 19th (Saturday) – Horseshoe and Washer
Tournament –
--- From the Department of Texas
Ron Chandler
HUBMASTER
A.L. Dept of
We have one week remaining for our members to sign up for
the Post Officer Training to be conducted in
Currently we are only at 43% of capacity. Attached is the list of registered attendees sorted by class of instruction, Division, District and Post. We need your help to contact your Post members and encourage their attendance.
Working together to promote a successful training will have a significant benefit to all of us.
--------
Bill West
State Adjutant
This year will mark the 16th year since its resurrection from the 50’s. In the 15 years since its inception in 1999, the NALC has graduated 629 Legionnaires with 55 having held or currently holding National appointments. But, more importantly, 142 have held or are currently holding district and department positions.
Applicants are required to complete an application (posted at http://www.legion.org/college) which includes a brief history of their education, work, military, volunteer, and Legion experiences. A brief essay is also required explaining why they wish to attend NALC. All applications should be forwarded to the Texas State Adjutant, Bill West at billw@txlegion.org no later than July 7th, 2014. The Department Training Committee will vote on the application at their committee meeting at the Department Convention. Last year, our largest class, saw 56 NALC alumni created and return to their respective departments and posts energized.
Any questions regarding the
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6/18/14 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks
--- Happenings:
Post 379 Membership Drive at American Airlines
Post 379 Flag Retirement Ceremony
Post 516 Junior Auxiliary Flag Day Activity
Post 624Flag Retirement Ceremony
More to come I hope
This is powerful: http://www.legion.org/legiontv?pid=latest&v=D6lsiUwSmLc
--- Coming events:
Just ten days till the June 28
ALLIED MEMORIAL REMEMBRANCE RIDE
Poster for your wall, Poster with ride schedule
Links to keep up with the event:
Texas Ride details: http://www.12dis.org/2014AMRR_flyer.png
Main (International) Homepage: http://www.alliedride.org/
Pictures from
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6/10/14 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks
Consolidated Post Reports are past due. They can be done on
MyLegion.org. if you have it. Even if you don't
think the Post did anything, send one in anyway.
Post certification forms need to be sent in right after the
elections. http://txlegion.org/forms-publications/
--- Happenings:
--- This week:
Jun 14th (Saturday) – Flag Day
Post 569 Individual Play Golf Tournament (sign up at the Post) Rockwood Golf Course 9:30 am tee off.
Veterans Day Parade meeting at VFW Post 8235 (10:00am) http://goo.gl/maps/cok2D
(time TBD) Flag Retirement Ceremony at H.E.B. Post 379 (Boy Scout Troop 28 and Boy Scout Troop 3)
Dinner and Sundown Flag Retirement Ceremony at Benbrook Post 297 (Dinner 5-7pm)
Sundown Flag
Retirement Ceremony at
Jun 15th (Sunday) – Fathers Day
Girls State Bus Escort,
7:15 am meet in
Second annual “Run For the Kids”, 10:00 am at Post 516, KSU 11:30 am.
--- TIME TO
PREPARE FOR THE NEXT REALLY BIG THING
Just two and a half weeks till the June 28
ALLIED MEMORIAL REMEMBRANCE RIDE
Poster for your wall, Poster with ride schedule
Links to keep up with the event:
Texas Ride details: http://www.12dis.org/2014AMRR_flyer.png
Main (International) Homepage: http://www.alliedride.org/
Not sure if this will work for everyone but it is the AMRR Texas Facebook Page
If you are on 2, 3, 4 up to 18 wheels, this is a great event and it costs nothing to participate.
Pictures from
--- Motorcycle raffle
From: Robin Schultz <rschultz196012@gmail.com>
First, let me introduce myself to those whom I have not yet
met. My name is Robin Schultz, and myself and my
husband, Robert Allen, are PFUL members of Bakersfield Post 26 in
My former functions with the Auxiliary included Fundraising, Poppy Chairman, Veterans Day Parade Coordinator, Historian, and 2nd Vice. And as we all should be, an active community supporter. Which brings me to the reason I am emailing today.
My parents live in
The flyer does state that the winner is responsible for picking up the cycle. No problem, as I can have my parents take it, and I will be glad to take the winner over to bring it back to Texas. I even have a trailer to haul it in, if necessary.
I appreciate your consideration of assisting this newly formed non-profit organization.
Respectfully,
Robin Schultz
661-246-8228
--- From the Department of Texas
TO: 1st Division District Commanders & Hub Masters, 4th District Officers, 4th District Post Commanders & Hub Masters;
Time is getting short to register for Leadership training to
be held July 19th & 20th at
2014 DEPARTMENT TRAINING
The American Legion, Department of Texas is excited to
announce we will be conducting training on Leadership, Post Adjutant, Post
Service Officer and Post Finance Officer on July 19 – 20, 2014 in
Ron Chandler
HUBMASTER
A.L. Dept of
817-223-8926
Details at: The latest Department of Texas Hubmaster Report is on line at http://txlegion.org/hubmaster-reports/
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6/4/14 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks
--- ATTENTION Commanders & Adjutants
Consolidated Post Reports are past due now. They can be done on MyLegion.org. if you have it. Even if you don't think the Post did anything, send one in anyway.
Post certification forms need to be sent in right after the elections.
Everyone should have gotten both forms in the mail or go to
the
http://txlegion.org/forms-publications/
--- Happenings:
Our Posts preparing for Memorial Day in the community
Memorial Day events our posts participated in
Building and Dedication of the Flag Retirement Pit at HEB Post 379
--- LEGION RIDERS - Community, State and Nation
This Sunday 7:30 am meet at
Since the District Riders are going to escort the
After some research, the
We need to find out if there is any interest in escorting the Girls bus. Granted, it's on Sunday, June 15th (Father's Day). It will leave early. I know, I know.... but we just need to know if there's any interest in proceeding with this. If so I will post times and address.
I would appreciate you letting me know by email if you are interested.
Kathy Bigley
Secretary
12th District Riders
--- From Division One, Department of Texas
This past weekend during the 1st Division Convention The American Legion was the recipient of a lot of exposure and positive press time on Fox Channel 4. The link below is provided by Phyllis Sutton, Post 178 Public Relations Chairperson
About halfway though the video is the footage Fox 4 News took at
the 2014 American Legion 1st Division Convention.
http://www.myfoxdfw.com/video?clipId=10222096&topVideoCatNo=237008&autoStart=true
The link below will take you to the extensive interview with State Commander Jim Fleming and State Adjutant Bill West from Friday night on Fox 4 . These links are also posted on the Home Page of the Department website Thanks to Post 178 Public Relation Chairperson, Phyllis Sutton for providing this link for us.
Fox News -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXdLY18Dutc
--- Coming events:
Attached you will find an invitation to some great events with free admission to our members, check it out.
Concerts in the Gardens by the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and Lockheed Martin
- also attached –
Free Veterans Benefits Fair (For active military, veterans and military spouses)
Saturday, June 7, 2014, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
This is a come-and-go event
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5/28/14 District 12 Update
Howdy Folks
MEMORIAL DAY COOKOUT
FOR VETERANS AT PATRIOT HOUSE, May 22, 2014 (slideshow)
Hope all had a respectful Memorial Day; I know I had a great (long) day with wonderful people.
I am working on pictures from several events that I will post next week. Thank you to all that provided pictures and more are welcome.
Ladies,
If you have a supporter of the poppy program that you want to give a shout-out to, let me know.
Mary Johnson sent us these http://www.12dis.org/dist12/poppy.html
This is the “Poppy Story” link on our home page.
This Saturday is the Division One
Convention (agenda info attached)
MEMORIAL DAY COOKOUT FOR VETERANS AT PATRIOT HOUSE, May 22,
2014 (slideshow)
Hope all had a respectful Memorial Day; I know I had a great (long) day with wonderful people.
If you have a supporter of the poppy program that you want to give a shout-out to, let me know.
Mary Johnson sent us these http://www.12dis.org/dist12/poppy.html
This is the “Poppy Story” link on our home page.
This Saturday is the Division One
Convention
All 1st Division Convention
Delegates,
http://txlegion.org/conventions/district-division-conventions/
Please send out this highlight of agenda items for the 1st Division
Convention:
1:15 General Business Meeting & Elections
1:15 Afternoon Business Meeting & Electoins
11:45 Lunch1:15 General Business Meeting
Burger Basket Dinner - $6-8.00
Home Depot work at Post 379, May 1, 2014 (slideshow)
Building a Flag Retire Pit at Post 379, May 4, 2014 (slideshow)
Boys State Orientation at Post 655, May 15, 2014 (slideshow)
Classic Car Show at Post 655, May 17, 2014 (slideshow)
Sunday Patriot House fundraiser
Harriet said we had good timing as they were in need of some of the items we brought.
-- This coming Monday - Memorial Day
Flag at half-staff (from the Legion)
May 26th (Monday) – Memorial
Day – Event listing (please
share)
(9:00am)
(10:00am) New Trinity Cemetery (
(10:00am)
(10:00am)
(11:00am) DFW
National Cemetery Ceremony map
(6:30pm)
(8:00pm) Flag Retirement Ceremony at
Post 516
(pictures will be appreciated for our scrapbook)
May 31st
– First Division Convention,
Thank you for your service and Ride safe.
More details on the schedule about the following events:
May 17th (Saturday) – Armed Forces Day
District 12 Legion Riders Meeting 10am at Post 655 ($6 all u can eat breakfast 7-10am)
American Hero Classic Car Show at
May 18th (Sunday) - Post 569 Individual Play Golf Tournament 9:30 am tee off.
Patriot House Support Day event, noon
to 6pm at the Last Call in
May 19th (Monday) – Post 379 Annual Golf Tournament starting at 8 am
Next week Rolling Thunder is coming through May 22-26
Memorial Day activities; all day, all areas, no excuses.
--- From Division One, Department of
Texas
--- New events to add to your
calendar:
Jun 14th (Saturday) – Flag Day
Dinner from 5 to 7 pm followed by a Sundown Flag Retirement Ceremony at Benbrook Post 297
Veterans Day Parade meeting at VFW Post 8235 (10:00am) http://goo.gl/maps/cok2D
ALEI Training Course at Post 655 starting at 11:00AM (please RSVP so we might get a head count)
Friends Book Store, 5318 and
To learn more, call the Friends Book Store, 817-346-2255
May 11th (Sunday) – Mothers Day
May 12th (Monday) - Job Fair in
Job seekers please register here. http://www.hiringourheroes.org/hiringourheroes/arlington-tx
May 14th (Wednesday) – Post 569 Fundraising spaghetti and meatball dinner 5-7pm. ($5.00 a plate)
May 15th (Thursday) – Boys State Orientation 7pm at Post 655
http://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USIRS/bulletins/b4549e?reqfrom=share
--- New
events to add to your calendar:
William J.
Deal (post 655) 871 834-1632
Bill Kuehner homecoming in Legion Times http://www.txlegion.org/Files/times/legion_times0414.pdf
NAS Fort Worth Air Show and more pictures at the Unit 626 Facebook link
May 4th (Sunday) - Legion Riders of Post 297 Fun Run starting at 11:00 am
May 5th (Monday) – VA Fort Worth Clinic Legion Family welcome table (volunteer now)
--- New events to add to your calendar:
Anyone wishing to attend, please RSVP so we might get a head count.
FYI: Post 655 will be serving breakfast this
Saturday, 7AM-10AM. $6.00 All-u-can-eat.
May 14th (Wednesday)
– Post
569 Fundraising spaghetti and meatball dinner 5-7pm. ($5.00 a
plate)
May 19 (Monday) Post 379 is having
their annual golf tournament starting at 8 am
The 85th
Each organization is invited to participate in our placing of the wreath ceremony.
With thanks for your member's service we remain - Grateful.
http://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USIRS/bulletins/b4549e?reqfrom=share
Sylvia Smith services for those that could not make it (quick view)
Spring Convention at Benbrook Post (quick view)
(See the Unit 626 Facebook page at link on our homepage, I was stuck on jury duty darn it)
Apr 26th
& 27th (Saturday & Sunday) – Air Show at NAS JRB
Apr 27th (Sunday) – Crawfish Boil, 2:00 pm at HEB Post 379
FYI: Apr 28th (Monday) – early voting begins (Fort Worth Bond and CCPD election).
--- New event to add to your calendar:
2014-16 Officers Elect and appointments from the convention
Service Officer: Rachel Reagan
ALR
Your help is requested and needed.
Bill (Chief) Deal
Director
S.A.L. Fish and Chicken Fry, 5-8pm at Benbrook Post
297
District 12 Spring Convention at Benbrook Post 297
Don’t forget to bring your socks and underwear to the convention.
Convention information: Call – Registration Form – Patriot House Support
Sylvia Smith Memorial Service (1:00 to 3:00 pm) at
Post 516
Miss Sylvia was a long time Unit 516 member and VA Volunteer.
Apr 20th Easter Sunday – (fly your
flag)
“Thanks to the Vets” event at Post 626 from 4:30 pm
to 5:30 pm
April 25, 2014 (Friday) 10AM-1PM
VETERANS ONLY MULTI-EMPLOYER HIRING EVENT
Location:
Hosting Six (6) Major Companies with Multiple openings.
Positions available cover SOME of the following occupations
POINT OF CONTACT: Veronica Carnucci Veteran Employment Representative vcarnucci@dfwjobs.com
James Davenport Veteran Employment Representative jdavenport@dfwjobs.com
Mickey Rooney http://www.legion.org/honor/220791/renowned-actor-veteran-and-legionnaire-remembered
--- New event to add to your
calendar:
May 17th (Saturday) – Armed Forces Day
American
Hero Classic Car Show at
Units 297 and 626 doing us proud at the NAS FW JRB at the Fleet and Family Readiness Center
Excellent DISTRICT WIDE Boys State Fundraiser at Haltom City Post 655
Veterans Day Parade meeting at VFW Post 8235 (10:00am) http://goo.gl/maps/cok2D
Apr 13th (Sunday) – Flag Retirement Ceremony at Post 569 (5:00 pm weather permitting)
Apr 19th (Saturday) – District 12 Spring Convention at Benbrook Post 297
Convention information: Call – Registration Form – Patriot House Support
April 22nd (Tuesday) – “Thanks to the Vets” event at Post 626 from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Apr 26th & 27th (Saturday & Sunday) – Air Show at NAS JRB Fort Worth
--- Community, State and Nation
--- New event
to add to your calendar:
May 16-18
(Friday – Sunday) – ALR State Rally in
From Jim Fleming, State Commander, The American Legion, Department of Texas
From Brown Zavala, our State ALR Liaison.
We are just a little over a month away from the rally and need to get the word out.
Hope to see many riders at the State ALR Rally in Weimer.
http://www.12dis.org/FWPDnewsletterApril2014.pdf
--- New
events to add to your calendar:
“Thanks to the Vets” Tuesday, April 22 – 4:30 pm at Post 626
At 6:15 pm the Navy League will host a reception and dinner for the Admiral at the Fort Worth Club.
Then enjoy the Air Show at NAS JRB Fort Worth that weekend.
Last Saturday Flag retirement at HEB Post 379
TOMORROW - Thursday, March 27, 2014 Salute to all Veterans and Scouting
HEB Breakfast
at the
Invitation from
I encourage as many as possible to
attend.
(2 pm) BLESSING of the BIKES, 2:00pm at
(7 pm) Casino Night, 7:00 to 10:00 pm at Post 516
Must watch short trailer from Hollywood Post 43
--- From Your
District Commander:
Our Spring Convention is just around the corner (April 19), make your plans now.
Convention Call and Registration Form are linked to our schedule page.
---
Community, State and Nation
Boys State and Girls State now is the time to start lining up contenders.
Apr 5th (Saturday) – DISTRICT WIDE Boys State Fundraiser at Haltom City Post 655 starting at 1:00 pm
May 15th (Thursday) – Boys State Orientation 7pm at Post 655
2013 Boys’ State Texas Governor is from District 12
DC Divisions' Weekly Reports for 3-21-2014 (doc and pdf versions) attached
And take some time to enjoy the Coffee Tour again http://www.12dis.org/scrapbook/20140315coffee/
Might be a seat available if you want
to jump on the bus:
Mar 23rd
(Sunday) – Kiowa Casino Bus Trip; Leave Saginaw at
9:00 AM, return 6:00 PM
These are not Legion events but they are Veteran related (check the flyers for cost and details)
FYI: Mar 22nd (Saturday) – “Salute to Warrior” Amputee Softball Game noon and 2pm at LaGrave Field
FYI: Mar 22nd (Saturday) – “Salute to Warrior” Concert; 6 pm at Ridglea Theater in Fort Worth
This Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 3:00 pm
Invitation is attached, here is some information about
https://sites.google.com/site/tcsmninformationcenter/tcsmn-information-guide
Week from Thursday, March 27, 2014
Invitation from
--- New
events to add to your calendar:
Apr 13th (Sunday) – Flag Retirement Ceremony at Post 569 (5:00 pm weather permitting)
Apr 18th (Friday) – S.A.L. Fish and Chicken Fry, 5-8pm at Benbrook Post 297
--- From the Department of Texas
March Department Hubmaster report is attached (information about convention) and more.
Hurry and sign up for the Kiowa Casino trips March 20 or/and March 23
(Thursday) – Deadline to register for Kiowa Casino Bus Trip on March 20th
(Friday) – Deadline to register for Kiowa Casino Bus Trip on March 23rd
Mar 15th
(This Saturday) – District Coffee Tour, start at Bedford Post 379
The schedule is attached, show off your post and don’t forget to turn in memberships.
Have you
checked our scrapbook lately?
District 12 Oratorical Contest Jan. 5, 2014
Cookies for Returning Marines and Sailors Jan. 9, 2014
Welcome Home Marines and Sailors Jan. 12, 2014
US Army Reserve Family Day support Jan. 25, 2014
Presentation at Burton Hill Elementary School Jan. 29, 2014
Boxes off to soldiers in Afghanistan Feb. 3, 2014
Unit 297 and Unit 626 co-sponsored a "Cupcake
Cone" table at Family Day Feb. 9, 2014
Unit 297 and Unit 626 co-sponsored a "Cupcake
Cone" table at Family Day Feb. 10, 2014
District 12 Legion Riders visit Fort Worth VA Clinic Feb.
10, 2014
2014 Valentine Revival Show at Post 626 Feb. 14, 2014
Post 626 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off
Feb. 22, 2014
Bill Kuehner Homecoming at
Benbrook Post 297, Mar. 1, 2014
Navy League's Sailor and Marine of Year Recognition Dinner,
Mar. 8, 2014
--- New
events to add to your calendar:
Apr 5th (Saturday) – DISTRICT WIDE Boys State Fundraiser at Haltom City Post 655 starting at 1:00 pm
More “For Your Information” events:
FYI: Mar 22nd (Saturday) – “Salute to Warrior” Amputee Softball Game noon and 2pm at LaGrave Field
FYI: Mar 22nd (Saturday) – “Salute to Warrior” Concert; 6 pm at Ridglea Theater in Fort Worth
FYI: May 18th (Sunday) – Patriot House Support Day event, noon to
6pm at the Last Call in
--- From the Department
of Texas
Post 626 doing lots of great stuff with our military, check out their Facebook
Bill Kuehner's homecoming pictures will be published soon.
Mar 8th (Saturday) -
Veterans Day Parade meeting at VFW Post 8235 (10:00am) http://goo.gl/maps/cok2D
Old
fashion “Texas Hold’em Poker Game”
at Post 655 (first game starts at 7:00 PM)
FWPD east newsletter – more local scam alerts to watch out for (attached)
Current Texas State Veteran’s Benefits & Discounts from the RAO Bulletin
This was posted on their Facebook page Tuesday, February 18 at 4:52 am.
Invitation: http://www.12dis.org/297Homecoming3_1.pdf
Mar 15th (Saturday) – 2014 District Coffee Tour, start at Bedford Post 379
Schedule: http://www.12dis.org/2014coffee_tour.pdf
--- New
events to add to your calendar:
May 31, 2014 Division One convention registration form
June 28, 2014 New Allied Memorial Remembrance Ride poster with schedule
Stolen Valor – Fort Worth Army General impersonator given five year deferred adjudication.
Please see
the email below and follow the links
https://www.oakleysi.com/Index.cfm?utm_source=ET-Feb2&utm_medium=Veteran
Legion Riders visit the Fort Worth VA
--- From Your
Hubmaster/Webmaster:
Feb 14th (Friday) – Sweetheart Dinner and Dance at HEB Post 379 – 6:30 pm
Sweetheart Dinner and Dance at East Fort Worth Post 516 – 6:00 pm
Valentines Day Dinner and Dance at Haltom CityPost 655 – 7:00 pm
Valentines Day Dance at Mansfield Post 624 – (call for details)
Feb 15th (Saturday) Free Workshop for folks interested in farming - must register in advance.
Feb 18th (Tuesday) – Early primary election voting begins
--- New
events to add to your calendar:
---PROVIDED
BY THE DEPT OF
Be aware of this apparent scam.
--- From Division One, Department of Texas
--- From the Department of Texas
From the Department Training Committee
Thank you for your service to Our Country and for continuing to serve The American Legion.
To add your name to this list or for more information, reply to:
Fred Rogers, (for the Training Committee) 972-977-9342 frrtx@icloud.com
Y’all missed a great time at Post 655 last Thursday (if you were not there)
http://www.post655.12dis.org/pages/pictures/6.jpg
This Saturday morning (day after tomorrow)
Monthly parade planning meeting is 10:00am on the second Saturday at VFW Post 8235.
Map to VFW Post 8235 http://goo.gl/maps/cok2D
Additional information is on our webpage at http://tarrantcountyveteranscouncil.org/
This Saturday afternoon (day after tomorrow)
Taste of 297 at Benbrook Post 297 – 2:00 to 6:00 pm
http://www.12dis.org/297Taste.pdf
Attached is the East Division FWPD Feb newsletter
Lots of good, current, legitimate scam alerts here (scroll all the way to the end).
--- New events to add to your
calendar:
Mar 20th (Thursday) – Kiowa Casino Bus Trip; Leave Post 838 at 9:00 AM, return 6:00 PM
Mar 23rd (Sunday) – Kiowa Casino Bus Trip; Leave Saginaw at 9:00 AM, return 6:00 PM
Four
upcoming Veteran Job and Benefit events
February 22 (Saturday) 10am to 1pm in
http://www.glo.texas.gov/vlb/veterans-benefits/benefit-fairs/index.html
March 6
(Thursday) 10am to 3pm in Irving Texas
Dallas RecruitMilitary Veteran Opportunity Expo
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM (stay as long as you need)
https://events.recruitmilitary.com/events/dallas-veteran-job-fair-march-6-2014
March 20 (Thursday)
10am to 1pm in
http://www.hiringourheroes.org/hiringourheroes/dallas-tx6
March 29
(Saturday) in
DAV benefit event and support with claims (location and details will be provided soon)
This Thursday, January 30 from 8:00 pm to 12
Live performance at Haltom City Post 655 “Super Bowl Edition”
--- From Your
District Commander:
---
Community, State and Nation
--- From the
Department of Texas
Ron Chandler, Hubmaster, A.L. Dept of TX
--- Repeat
item from Division One (with contact information)
I am
searching for volunteers to assist with:
THE
Positions
available include: Judges, Time Keepers, Tabulators, Chaperones, Ushers
The American
Legion 1st Division Oratorical Competition
Saturday,
February 1, 2014 @ 1:00pm
Harding-Blaine
Post #321, 1236 Ave J,
If you would
like to volunteer just let me know:
Gene Toohey, 303-718-4819 or email to: socogun@yahoo.com
1st Division Oratorical Chairman,
Department of Texas, American Legion
--- EMPLOYMENT OPORTUNITY Forwarded email to the Hub;
I would like to offer an opportunity for employment to one of our veterans or their family members
Jan 22 –
26th, 2014 - MID WINTER CONFERENCE,
The Riders of
Post 655 will be going on a ride to Stephenville this coming Sunday, Jan 26.
--- New event
to add to your calendar:
--- New
Details on Boys State (link on main page updated to great
new site - check it out)
--- From the Department of Texas
Please check the SCHEDULE and FOOD AND FUN listings to be sure your information is current.
Paper is not dead! Cute 30 second French ad. http://www.youtube.com/embed/V_gOZDWQj3Q?rel=0
District 12 American Legion Riders meeting 11:00 am at Everman Post 639
Meatloaf Mania at HEB Post 379 – 5:00 pm
Jan 22 – 26th, 2014 - MID WINTER CONFERENCE,
6:00 pm Free Basic Step Aerobics/Weights at Benbrook Post 297 (see flyer, continuing program)
--- New
events to add to your calendar:
Feb 8th (Saturday) - Taste of 297 at Benbrook Post 297 – 2:00 to 6:00 pm
Feb 14th (Saturday) – Sweetheart Dinner and Dance at HEB Post 379 – 6:30 pm
Please RSVP by Feb. 21 for the Benbrook March first event
Mar 1st (Saturday) – Bill Kuehner Homecoming at Benbrook Post 297
--- From Division One, Department of Texas
I am searching for volunteers to assist with:
THE
Positions available include: Judges, Time Keepers, Tabulators,
Chaperones, Ushers
The contest will be held at: The American Legion 1st Division
Oratorical Competition
Saturday, February 1, 2014 @ 1:00pm Harding-Blaine Post #321, 1236 Ave J,
If you would like to volunteer just let me know:
1st Division Oratorical Chairman, Department of Texas, American Legion
--- From the Department of Texas
Requested distribution by Department Hubmaster, Copied from A.L. Dept of Texas website.
Team registration for American Legion Baseball is now underway online at www.baseball.legion.org.
January 2014 Department Hubmaster Report attached
Past SAL Commander Jim Kehlers memorial service
Sunday the 12th of January
at 2 PM
HEB American
Legion Post 379 in
Post 379 webpage http://www.hebtxpost379.org/
Jim Kehler passed away on
Friday, January 3, 2014
1/3/14 District 12 Update - continued
More folks are always welcome.
VA Fort Worth Clinic Legion Family welcome table
No matter how much you push the envelope, it'll still be stationery.
Veterans
support at
Jan 5th (Sunday) – District Oratorical Contest 2pm at Post 838
Southwestern
Exposition and Livestock Show
January 17 through February 8, 2014
The 2014 Stock Show All Western
Parade will be on January 18 at 11:00 a.m. in downtown
http://www.fwssr.com/?page_id=52
Listing your post is quite easy and all instructions are provided when you register.
--- From the Department of Texas
2. Workshop Discussion Topic: The Chaplain as a Corporate Office
3. Workshop Discussion Topic: God and Country in a Non-Secular World
Harvey H. Klee, Department Chaplain 2013-2014
The American Legion, Department of Texas