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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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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
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.
Monthly Socials
The social will be casual and informal, so that we can get to know other Legionaires and their guests. It will also be a post mentorship program, to share information about the Legion, the Four (4) Pillars of the American Legion and other topics our Veterans would like to discuss.
Who: American Legion Members & Guests
What: Veteran Social
Where: Fazoli’s (Near Lowes)
When: Tuesday, 18 February from 4:00PM to 6:00PM
You can contact Billie Zeveney 931-338-7610 or davenbill@yahoo.com if you have any questions about this particular event.
Post Honor/Color Guard Needs Your Help
The Post honor/color guard is now ready. As of the first of the year we will be honoring our veterans at their funerals. We’ve all worked hard to get to this place.
The honor/color guard is only 15 strong. With that said, we are looking for more of our member to volunteer to become a member of the honor/color. If anyone is interested, you can contact the following people:
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.
Monthly Socials
The social will be casual and informal, so that we can get to know other Legionaires and their guests. It will also be a post mentorship program, to share information about the Legion, the Four (4) Pillars of the American Legion and other topics our Veterans would like to discuss.
Who: American Legion Members & Guests
What: Veteran Social
Where: Fazoli’s (Near Lowes)
When: Tuesday, 18 February from 4:00PM to 6:00PM
You can contact Billie Zeveney 931-338-7610 or davenbill@yahoo.com if you have any questions about this particular event.
Post Honor/Color Guard Needs Your Help
The Post honor/color guard is now ready. As of the first of the year we will be honoring our veterans at their funerals. We’ve all worked hard to get to this place.
The honor/color guard is only 15 strong. With that said, we are looking for more of our member to volunteer to become a member of the honor/color. If anyone is interested, you can contact the following people:
- Sergeant-of-Arms Bob Sisson: Phone: (931) 919-3712 – Email: bob@sissonmail.com
- Commander: David Zeveney: Phone: (931) 338-7612 – Email: zeveneydavid@gmail.com
Post Officer Elections are Coming in April
The election for our post officers is in April this year. Anyone interested in any of the positions, need to notify any officer by the membership meeting in March. They will take office in May. Below are the list of officer positions and current candidates that have made it known that they would like the position.
If you are interested in any of these positions, you can contact us by going to our website; www.tnpost289.com, our Facebook page; https://www.facebook.com/pg/AmericanLegion289/, email; tnpost289@gmail.com, or any officer listed at the end of this newsletter.
The election for our post officers is in April this year. Anyone interested in any of the positions, need to notify any officer by the membership meeting in March. They will take office in May. Below are the list of officer positions and current candidates that have made it known that they would like the position.
If you are interested in any of these positions, you can contact us by going to our website; www.tnpost289.com, our Facebook page; https://www.facebook.com/pg/AmericanLegion289/, email; tnpost289@gmail.com, or any officer listed at the end of this newsletter.
OFFICER |
CANDIDATE |
CANDIDATE |
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COMMANDER |
David Zeveney |
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ADJUTANT |
Bob Grgisby |
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Finance Officer |
Larry Johnson |
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1st Vice Commander |
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2nd Vice Commander |
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Sergeant at Arms |
Bob Sisson |
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Chaplain |
Carmen Cherry |
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Service Officer |
John Beck |
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.
2019 - 2020 Officers
