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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 was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.
Hundreds of local American Legion programs and activities strengthen the nation one community at a time. American Legion Baseball is one of the nation’s most successful amateur athletic programs, educating young people about the importance of sportsmanship, citizenship and fitness. The Operation Comfort Warriors program supports recovering wounded warriors and their families, providing them with "comfort items" and the kind of support that makes a hospital feel a little bit more like home. The Legion also raises millions of dollars in donations at the local, state and national levels to help veterans and their families during times of need and to provide college scholarship opportunities.
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.
Hundreds of local American Legion programs and activities strengthen the nation one community at a time. American Legion Baseball is one of the nation’s most successful amateur athletic programs, educating young people about the importance of sportsmanship, citizenship and fitness. The Operation Comfort Warriors program supports recovering wounded warriors and their families, providing them with "comfort items" and the kind of support that makes a hospital feel a little bit more like home. The Legion also raises millions of dollars in donations at the local, state and national levels to help veterans and their families during times of need and to provide college scholarship opportunities.
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.
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Warehouse 41 Booth
Our Post booth at Warehouse 41 is coming along slowly. Donation items are selling quickly. The booth is comprised of gently used items and crafted goods which are tagged as recommended donation amounts based on fair market comparisons. All proceeds (minus cost) are redistributed to the Post and Auxiliary to fulfill program needs which support the post, veterans and the community.
The booth is always in need of gently used items and crafts. Are you crafty? Create something and donate the craft to our Post booth. For the season coming up, Christmas items would be great. Anything you have laying around, you haven’t used think about donating. Items should be clean and serviceable. Contact Larry Johnson @ Americanlegionpost289.finance@gmail.com or 931-257-8069 if you have questions or would like to donate.
Our Post booth at Warehouse 41 is coming along slowly. Donation items are selling quickly. The booth is comprised of gently used items and crafted goods which are tagged as recommended donation amounts based on fair market comparisons. All proceeds (minus cost) are redistributed to the Post and Auxiliary to fulfill program needs which support the post, veterans and the community.
The booth is always in need of gently used items and crafts. Are you crafty? Create something and donate the craft to our Post booth. For the season coming up, Christmas items would be great. Anything you have laying around, you haven’t used think about donating. Items should be clean and serviceable. Contact Larry Johnson @ Americanlegionpost289.finance@gmail.com or 931-257-8069 if you have questions or would like to donate.
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
Please remember that our prayer list may include our comrades as well as their families!
Ernie & Dawn Schmidt, Carmen & Fae Cherry, Jerry & Betty Colbert
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
JULY IS THE BEGINNING OF OUR YEAR AND IT'S TIME TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP!!!
CLICK THE LINK "JOIN NOW" BELOW TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP ON LINE.
CLICK THE LINK "JOIN NOW" BELOW TO 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.
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.
Want to donate, join or renew your Membership Dues for 2019? You can now do this online. Click the Post 289 Store button below.
American Legion CSM Gary W. Crisp, Post 289 Family Album
We are building a “family album” of our legionnaires. We are asking that all members submit a Brief bio of yourself to be added to the book.
Please include the following:
Send to: americanlegion.post289adjutant@gmail.com or to P.O. Box 2641 Clarksville, TN 37042 or Bob Grigsby. Bob.grigsby62@gmail.com.
We are building a “family album” of our legionnaires. We are asking that all members submit a Brief bio of yourself to be added to the book.
Please include the following:
- Branch of service(s), service periods,
- Immediate family(i.e. Spouse, children, grandchildren, etc.)
- Military highest rank, & highest award
- Military history to include, any significant units, accomplishments
- American Legion history, (how long you’ve been in, posts you’ve been in, positions you held).
- Personal history, who are you what are your hobbies.
- Please add a picture of you “then” and “now” or somewhat recent.
Send to: americanlegion.post289adjutant@gmail.com or to P.O. Box 2641 Clarksville, TN 37042 or Bob Grigsby. Bob.grigsby62@gmail.com.
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.
American Legion Salutes VA Policy-Change as Victory for Religious Freedom
(INDIANAPOLIS, July 3, 2019) -- “A perfect affirmation for Independence Day,” is how American Legion National Commander Brett P. Reistad summed up the news that VA would be more welcoming of religious literature, symbols and displays at all of its facilities.
“This is a direct result of our recent Supreme Court victory in The American Legion v. American Humanist Association,” Reistad said. “That case involved far more than a cross in Bladensburg, Md. It involved the cherished right for people to exercise their faith without government overbearance. VA promises that it will continue to respect and tolerate differing views, but at the same time the department makes clear that religious liberty at VA is once again protected. We welcome the announcement by VA Secretary Robert Wilkie for bringing needed clarity on this issue. Some groups may not approve but the Supreme Court spoke loudly with a 7-2 favorable ruling.”
With a current membership of nearly two million wartime veterans, The American Legion was founded in 1919 on the four pillars of a strong national security, veterans affairs, patriotic youth programs and Americanism. Legionnaires work for the betterment of their communities through nearly 13,000 posts worldwide. From the drafting of the original GI Bill to the creation of the Department of Veterans Affairs, The American Legion is the most influential voice for America’s veterans. The American Legion, www.legion.org, will be celebrating its centennial through Veterans Day.
(INDIANAPOLIS, July 3, 2019) -- “A perfect affirmation for Independence Day,” is how American Legion National Commander Brett P. Reistad summed up the news that VA would be more welcoming of religious literature, symbols and displays at all of its facilities.
“This is a direct result of our recent Supreme Court victory in The American Legion v. American Humanist Association,” Reistad said. “That case involved far more than a cross in Bladensburg, Md. It involved the cherished right for people to exercise their faith without government overbearance. VA promises that it will continue to respect and tolerate differing views, but at the same time the department makes clear that religious liberty at VA is once again protected. We welcome the announcement by VA Secretary Robert Wilkie for bringing needed clarity on this issue. Some groups may not approve but the Supreme Court spoke loudly with a 7-2 favorable ruling.”
With a current membership of nearly two million wartime veterans, The American Legion was founded in 1919 on the four pillars of a strong national security, veterans affairs, patriotic youth programs and Americanism. Legionnaires work for the betterment of their communities through nearly 13,000 posts worldwide. From the drafting of the original GI Bill to the creation of the Department of Veterans Affairs, The American Legion is the most influential voice for America’s veterans. The American Legion, www.legion.org, will be celebrating its centennial through Veterans Day.
2019 - 2020 Officers
