Placing of Flags at the headstones of over 8500 veterans. Wear/carry an old pair of shoes as the grass is watering early morning. Also carry a large screwdriver or spike to punch a hole through the sod and hard ground underneath.

An amazing Alabamian and a true soldier!

Just putting out a request. I know it is short notice but the Wreaths Across America movement will be placing wreaths at the headstones of our Veterans who are residents of Fort Mitchell National Cemetery. This will happen at 12 PM (noon) EST on Saturday, December 17, 2016. If you can and would like to participate please check in at the Administration building between 11:30- 11:45 AM.

It has been several weeks since our last update but as an excuse it has been busy. On Saturday, Dec 3 we attended the Annual Gifts to Vets at Tuskegee. Wayne and Barbara purchased personal item for over 170 male and female veterans. The number volunteers this year was low with only Pike County JROTC helping. The 24th District was represented by Post 53 Roanoke, Post 135 Phenix City and Post 152 Pepperell. On Friday, Dec 9 the Post held it Christmas Party with gifts for the kids and a fun filled auction for the adults. Thanks to Barbara and Wayne for being Santa and Mrs Claus for the kids. On Sunday Dec 11 the 24th District held a Bingo Party for the Veterans at Tuskegee. Post 53, Post 135, Post 141 and Post 152 all attended and took part. The Auxiliary provided cakes for those in attendance for for the wards. We don't have any Post events scheduled other than our Members Meeting on Monday Dec 19 @ 7 PM. We need as many members as possible to attend this meeting. In case I don't get back to update before the Holidays I want to wish everyone a safe and "Merry Christmas" and a "Happy and Prosperous New Year".

Hope everyone had a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving. You should be receiving your December Newsletter by the weekend, I'll try to recap the events coming up. Saturday, Dec 3 is Gifts to Vets Day at Tuskegee. We will leave the Post at 0800, Usually we have several JROTC units to help bag and carry the girfs to the wards. There will be hotdogs, chips, and drinks afterward. Friday, December 9 is our Christmas party. Childern's party at 6 PM. Need names, age, sex for children attending. Must be present to receive a gift, Adults; bring a gift, male if male, female if female. On Sunday, December 11 the 24th District will host a Bingo Party for Tuskegee Veterans. We need 5 or 6 cakes for the Veterans and help in running the Bingo game. Executive meeting on Monday, Dec 5 and General Meeting on Monday, Dec 19 @ 7 PM. We are hosting a Christmas Dinner for the Golden Acres Seniors Sunday School Class. We need help in preparing and serving the dinner. Come and joins us if you can. Great fellowship for all!!

Well, we had a good turnout for the member's bar-b-que. Would have liked to have had a bigger turnout but it was great. Got to talk to several members about the Legion and what we need to do to increase member participation. On Saturday night the Legion and the Auxiliary teamed up to host the Crisis Center's 25th Anniversary. Saw several people that I have worked with over the past 10-15 years on various committees and service projects. On Friday, November 11th the CVVO is hosting its 2nd Veterans Banquet at the Trade Center. The post has some tickets left. Contact Leroy Davis or Johnny Robinson. Then on Saturday, November 12th is the annual Veterans' Day Parade. The parade starts at 1000, lineup at 0930. Check with Leroy Davis about participating in the parade. Our next meeting is the General Membership meeting on Monday, November 21st.

We are holding our annual Membership Bar-B-Que Friday, November 4 at the Post. It will be from 1600-1900, If you are a PUFL, a Honorary Life member or you have paid your 2017 dues (currently $40) you will get a free Bar-B-Que plate. You CAN PAY YOUR DUES at the door and still get a free Bar-B-Que PLATE . Come on down and met some of the other members, they may be your neighbor or an old buddy. On Saturday, November 5 the Legion and the Auxiliary are hosting the 25th Anniversary Dinner for the Crisis Center of Russell County. This group does a outstanding job of working with victims of domestic violence. Come show your support and buy a ticket. Contact Wayne at 334 397 6217 or Earl 706 718 5164.

Had a successful Halloween Party, approx 80-85 people dhow up for fun and games. Was a great party but thanks go out to all of our volunteers. I won't try to name them because I will miss a few so that not to offend anyone I'll just say "Atta Boy" to all that assisted. On another note but related to volunteering I am posting an article from a magazine Ann brought back from down 'n the country, The Body of an Organization has Four Bones; Wish Bones, who spend all their time wishing someone else will do the job for them, Jaw Bones, who do all the talking and very little else, Knuckle Bones, who knock everything that everyone else tries to do and the Back Bone who get under the load and do all the work. So what BONE are you? Just a thought.....

Another week ending and we have two events for the weekend. On Saturday, October 22 the FOP is holding a Pancake Breakfast to raise funds for scholarships for children of fallen police officers. Come on down and get your breakfast of pancakes $5. 9- 11 AM. Then on Sunday the 24th District meeting will be held at Post 135 but hosted by Post 331. This will be at 3:00 EDT. Next week we will be preparing for our Halloween party; Haunted House, fun and games and musical chairs for pies.

For our weekly update. We had our family dinner last Friday. A light turnout but everyone enjoyed the fellowship. Our next event will be the Halloween Party, October 29. This is for the kids but everyone is invited, young and old. We will be decorating on Friday and Saturday, Need to set up the Haunted House, the Bingo hall for fun and games and prepare our fare for the evening.

Another event has passed. We have a good turnout of volunteers for both days; Wayne, Barbara, Shirley, Angela Davis, David Duffy, Steve Jiles along with myself. Sat Randy and Glenda showed up to help. Several other Legion Family members made an appearance: Jeff Gibson, Johnnie and Angela, Leroy Robinson, Leroy Davis.

Two days until the Rodeo. Making final plans for what we will be selling, therefore what do we need. Mainly we will be looking for volunteers to help set up Friday evening (3-3:30) to setup than 3-4 people to make coffee, chocolate, popcorn, etc. from 5 till 11(?). Then on Saturday from 4:00 till closing. We will go down on Sunday and gather all of our stuff and cleanup.Call Earl @ 706 718 5164. Leroy @ 706 718 4440, Wayne @ 706 527 3153, or Johnnie @ 706 249 1561 about tickets for volunteers and times.