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American Legion
CSM Gary W. Crisp Post 289 Clarksville, TN |
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American Legion Mission Statement
The American Legion is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization with great political influence perpetuated by its grass-roots involvement in the legislation process from local districts to Capitol Hill. Legionnaires sense of obligation to community, state and nation drives an honest advocacy for veterans in Washington. The Legion stands behind the issues most important to the nation's veterans community, backed by resolutions passed by volunteer leadership.
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.
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.
Officer Elections - April 20th Membership Meeting
Elections were held 20 April for the 2021-2022 officer. The new officers are below and will be sworn in at the next membership meeting on 18 May. The meeting is at Sykes Funeral at 6:00PM. There will be a potluck, so bring a dish to congratulate the new officers.
Commander |
David Zeveney |
1st Vice |
Tony Saluzzo |
2nd Vice |
Ernest Schmidt |
Adjutant |
Bob Grigsby |
Sergeant-at- Arms |
Bob Sisson |
Chaplain |
Tony Carmona |
Historian |
Robert Lamon |
Finance Officer |
Larry Johnson |
Service Officer |
John Beck |
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NEW and IMPROVED MYLEGION.ORG & SAL.ORG
The new and improved MyLegion.org and MySAL.org are coming soon! The officer’s portals will be receiving new designs and user interface improvements beginning April 1, 2021. This will affect the officer’s current online access to membership information, rosters, reports and online membership processing, so here are some points to help with the transition:
What to expect:
For more information, visit the following links:
https://www.legion.org/membership/251652/registered-users-mylegionorg-access-benefits-available-you
https://www.legion.org/membership/251882/brief-overview-new-mylegionorg-site
The new and improved MyLegion.org and MySAL.org are coming soon! The officer’s portals will be receiving new designs and user interface improvements beginning April 1, 2021. This will affect the officer’s current online access to membership information, rosters, reports and online membership processing, so here are some points to help with the transition:
What to expect:
- Temporary Down Time – Friday March 19, 10 p.m. EDT to Sunday, March 21, Noon, EDT.
- Please submit all online membership transmittals (renewals/new member adds) by Friday March 26. Any open batches will not be transferred over to the new system during conversion.
- Thursday April 1, 8 a.m., EDT, the new MyLegion and MySAL platforms golive!
- If you have not updated your personal account since Jan. 1, 2021, you will need to create a new account on April 1.
- Registration for your new account on the system will be achieved using the email address on your membership record. The email address must be present on your membership record to access District/County/Post/Squadron rosters online.
- Double check your current membership record to make sure an email address is populated by logging on to the Members section at www.mylegion.org. If you are a MySAL user, log into your Squadron account and make sure your email address is up to date.
- No longer necessary to share login credentials.
- In the new MyLegion, each user will have one profile. Once logged in, you will have access to your personal membership data. District/County/Post/Detachment/ Squadron officers will see additional options under “My Groups” to process membership, along with full access to electronic rosters.
- Adjutants and Commanders alike will have access to the membership rosters.
- Other officers/individuals can be granted access to the membership roster by the Adjutant or Commander.
- Online Help Documentation.
For more information, visit the following links:
https://www.legion.org/membership/251652/registered-users-mylegionorg-access-benefits-available-you
https://www.legion.org/membership/251882/brief-overview-new-mylegionorg-site
Looking for something specific on our site? Use the search engine below!!!
According to the IRS, Taxpayers who don't itemize deductions may still take a charitable deduction of up to $300 for cash contributions made in 2020 to qualifying charities. Cash donations include those made by check, credit card or debit card. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act changed this law. The CARES Act also temporarily suspends limits on charitable contributions and temporarily increases limits on contributions of food inventory. There is still time to take advantage of this change.
A donation to Post 289 will help our post continue to provide services to local veterans and the communities of Clarksville-Montgomery County through 2021.
Remember, American Legion Post 289 is a 501(c)19 and eligible for tax-deductible donations.
A donation to Post 289 will help our post continue to provide services to local veterans and the communities of Clarksville-Montgomery County through 2021.
Remember, American Legion Post 289 is a 501(c)19 and eligible for tax-deductible donations.
The American Legion has a long history of fighting for the rights of veterans exposed to Agent Orange and other toxic exposures. We have had significant victories in the past ensuring veterans get access to care, such as the recent Blue Water Navy (BWN) Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019. Unfortunately, tens of thousands of veterans are still suffering from exposure to Agent Orange without the care and benefits they have rightfully earned.
Senate Amendment 1972 in the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) would add bladder cancer, hypothyroidism, and parkinsonism to the list of Agent Orange presumptive diseases. Each of these diseases has been linked to Agent Orange by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
The American Legion proudly supports this amendment, and asks that you contact your Senators and Representative and tell them to keep Senate Amendment 1972 in the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Click the link below to log in and send your message: https://www.votervoice.net/BroadcastLinks/XQrylG2cvoTbVdc9zIyC3g
Senate Amendment 1972 in the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) would add bladder cancer, hypothyroidism, and parkinsonism to the list of Agent Orange presumptive diseases. Each of these diseases has been linked to Agent Orange by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
The American Legion proudly supports this amendment, and asks that you contact your Senators and Representative and tell them to keep Senate Amendment 1972 in the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Click the link below to log in and send your message: https://www.votervoice.net/BroadcastLinks/XQrylG2cvoTbVdc9zIyC3g
JULY IS THE BEGINNING OF OUR YEAR AND IT'S TIME TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP!!!
CLICK THE LINK "JOIN NOW" BELOW TO JOIN OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP ON LINE.
CLICK THE LINK "JOIN NOW" BELOW TO JOIN OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP ON LINE.
Why you should join! Together, We Make a Difference
The American Legion provides life-changing assistance and guidance for veterans, military personnel, their families and communities in thousands of ways every day around the world. Help comes in the form of personal assistance, cash grants, donated goods, disaster relief, labor, networking, volunteerism and advocacy.
Membership renewals for 2021 started 1 July, reminder notices for renewal are sent out from National headquarters periodically. For members who do not renew by 15 October, a renewal notice will go out on 13 November. If you have a 2020 membership it is good through 31 December.
Renewals are for 2021 and are good through 31 December 2021. If you ever have a question about membership, renewals, the status of your cards contact the Post Adjutant AmericanLegion.Post289Adjutant@gmail.com
The American Legion provides life-changing assistance and guidance for veterans, military personnel, their families and communities in thousands of ways every day around the world. Help comes in the form of personal assistance, cash grants, donated goods, disaster relief, labor, networking, volunteerism and advocacy.
Membership renewals for 2021 started 1 July, reminder notices for renewal are sent out from National headquarters periodically. For members who do not renew by 15 October, a renewal notice will go out on 13 November. If you have a 2020 membership it is good through 31 December.
Renewals are for 2021 and are good through 31 December 2021. If you ever have a question about membership, renewals, the status of your cards contact the Post Adjutant AmericanLegion.Post289Adjutant@gmail.com
Our Scout Troops Need Your Help!!
We have a great but of boys and girls in our Pack and Troops. They are in need of donations to purchace a trailer for their camping trips. If you can't donate but know someone that would like to donate a trailer you can contact Douglas Kirby - rotebard@yahoo.com or Ernesty Schmidt - Eaglewarr7@yahoo.com
We have a great but of boys and girls in our Pack and Troops. They are in need of donations to purchace a trailer for their camping trips. If you can't donate but know someone that would like to donate a trailer you can contact Douglas Kirby - rotebard@yahoo.com or Ernesty Schmidt - Eaglewarr7@yahoo.com
Meetings of the 21st Century
Last year Post 289 trialed a blended meeting venue which included a face to face interactive meeting room along with a virtual meeting room. Who knew that 2020 would harbor a pandemic making mixed meeting venues and learning platforms the new normal?
For the August meeting Department Commander Lou Holsonback joined us for a meeting as did other members from the comforts of their homes.
We appreciate all that could attend and hope to see more in the future, this is your post and what we do and communicate should be relevant to what out comrades, and community needs.
Last year Post 289 trialed a blended meeting venue which included a face to face interactive meeting room along with a virtual meeting room. Who knew that 2020 would harbor a pandemic making mixed meeting venues and learning platforms the new normal?
For the August meeting Department Commander Lou Holsonback joined us for a meeting as did other members from the comforts of their homes.
We appreciate all that could attend and hope to see more in the future, this is your post and what we do and communicate should be relevant to what out comrades, and community needs.
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PRAYER REQUEST:
Please remember that our prayer list may include our comrades as well as their families!
Ernie & Dawn Schmidt, Carmen & Fae Cherry, Jerry & Betty Colbert,
& WWII veteran Joel Frank
Please remember that our prayer list may include our comrades as well as their families!
Ernie & Dawn Schmidt, Carmen & Fae Cherry, Jerry & Betty Colbert,
& WWII veteran Joel Frank
New VA Suicide Prevention Program
VA launches program to send caring letters to 90,000 Veterans
Evidence-based research shows simple act can help prevent Veteran suicide
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today its Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) formally launched the Caring Letters Program, an evidence-based suicide prevention intervention that involves sending periodic messages with simple expressions of care and concern to Veterans who use VA health care and contact the VCL.
The program aligns with the 2019 VA/DOD Clinical Practice Guidelines, which suggests brief, non-demanding follow-up communication keeps Veterans engaged and could facilitate opportunities for connecting them with treatment options.
“In the first 11 weeks of the program VCL has mailed Caring Letters to almost 30,000 Veterans,” said VA Secretary Robert Wilkie. “This is one of the largest caring letters programs ever implemented. We’re planning to send letters to over 90,000 Veterans over a 12-month period of time.”
Research has found caring letters can reduce the rate of suicide and suicide behaviors for individuals receiving them. Caring letters are thought to reduce suicide by promoting a feeling of caring connection and reminding Veterans that help is available if they need it.
Learn more about VA’s suicide prevention resources and programs.
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, contact the Veterans Crisis Line to receive free, confidential support and crisis intervention available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Call 1-?800-273-8255 and Press 1, text 838255 or chat online at?VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat.
Reporters covering this issue can download?VA’s Safe Messaging Best Practices?fact sheet or visit?Reporting On Suicide?for important guidance on how to communicate about suicide?
Evidence-based research shows simple act can help prevent Veteran suicide
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today its Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) formally launched the Caring Letters Program, an evidence-based suicide prevention intervention that involves sending periodic messages with simple expressions of care and concern to Veterans who use VA health care and contact the VCL.
The program aligns with the 2019 VA/DOD Clinical Practice Guidelines, which suggests brief, non-demanding follow-up communication keeps Veterans engaged and could facilitate opportunities for connecting them with treatment options.
“In the first 11 weeks of the program VCL has mailed Caring Letters to almost 30,000 Veterans,” said VA Secretary Robert Wilkie. “This is one of the largest caring letters programs ever implemented. We’re planning to send letters to over 90,000 Veterans over a 12-month period of time.”
Research has found caring letters can reduce the rate of suicide and suicide behaviors for individuals receiving them. Caring letters are thought to reduce suicide by promoting a feeling of caring connection and reminding Veterans that help is available if they need it.
Learn more about VA’s suicide prevention resources and programs.
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, contact the Veterans Crisis Line to receive free, confidential support and crisis intervention available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Call 1-?800-273-8255 and Press 1, text 838255 or chat online at?VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat.
Reporters covering this issue can download?VA’s Safe Messaging Best Practices?fact sheet or visit?Reporting On Suicide?for important guidance on how to communicate about suicide?
Do you know the number to the Suicide Hotline? (800) 273-8255
Suicide is a national public health issue. Veterans are among higher risk groups, but suicide affects all Americans, which is why VA and The American Legion are working together to adopt a public health approach to suicide prevention. The public health approach looks beyond the individual to involve peers, family members and the community in preventing suicide. Preventing veteran suicide is a top priority for VA, but they need help from dedicated partners like the American Legion Family to reach veterans outside the VA health-care system. This is just an excerpt from National Commander Brett Reistad. To read the complete article click this link: https://www.legion.org/commander/245458/legion-va-team-approach-suicide-prevention
Suicide is a national public health issue. Veterans are among higher risk groups, but suicide affects all Americans, which is why VA and The American Legion are working together to adopt a public health approach to suicide prevention. The public health approach looks beyond the individual to involve peers, family members and the community in preventing suicide. Preventing veteran suicide is a top priority for VA, but they need help from dedicated partners like the American Legion Family to reach veterans outside the VA health-care system. This is just an excerpt from National Commander Brett Reistad. To read the complete article click this link: https://www.legion.org/commander/245458/legion-va-team-approach-suicide-prevention
Legion Care Accidental
Did you know that your members can easily enroll online for the LegionCare Accidental Death coverage on any web enabled device including your smart phone.
Here’s how to do it:
And then, you’ll have no cost accidental death coverage for $1,000. In the case of an accidental death while on Legion Family business, the amount is $5,000. (Except in Washington state in which the benefit is $2,500 for all covered accidental deaths. You will never pay for this coverage and it is good for as long as you remain a dues paying member in the Legion Family organizations.
Please read all details on the website, www.theLIT.com.
Did you know that your members can easily enroll online for the LegionCare Accidental Death coverage on any web enabled device including your smart phone.
Here’s how to do it:
- Set your web browser to www.theLIT.com/LegionCare1
- Click “Sign Up Now.”
- Enter the required information.
- A few clicks and you’re all done. When you provide your email address, you will get instant confirmation in your inbox.
And then, you’ll have no cost accidental death coverage for $1,000. In the case of an accidental death while on Legion Family business, the amount is $5,000. (Except in Washington state in which the benefit is $2,500 for all covered accidental deaths. You will never pay for this coverage and it is good for as long as you remain a dues paying member in the Legion Family organizations.
Please read all details on the website, www.theLIT.com.
2020 - 2021 Officers
