McGowan-Johnson Post 68
of the American Legion
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FUTURE FUND RAISING EVENTS TO PUT ONTO YOUR CALENDAR
POST FLAG SALES
Flags are available to purchase from our post. Flags are sold $ 5.00 over the cost of the product. Flagpoles are also available for purchase.
Current Prices:
3 X 5 U.S. Nylon Flag = $ 25.00
4 X 6 U.S. = $ 40.00
5 X 8 U.S. = $ 45.00
2 X 3 Michigan Flag = $ 25.00
3 X 5 Michigan Flag = $ 35.00
4 X 6 Michigan Flag = $ 45.00
2 x 3 POW-MIA Flag = $ 22.00
3 X 5 POW-MIA Flag = $ 29.00
4 X 6 POW-MIA Flag = $ 35.00
Contact: Ken Walden at (269) 624-5871
ASBESTOS
HEALTH ISSUES
There is a published educational guide for veterans and their asbestos health issues. It is believed that this guide would be a valuable addition to your resources.
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VETERANS and SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Table Of Contents
on this site include;
- Military Personnel and Illegal Drug Addiction
- Service Members and Alcohol Abuse
- Military Vets and PTSD
- Why Substance Abuse Is So Problematic for Our Nation’s Vets
- Veterans, Suicide Risk, and Substance Abuse
- Consequences of Substance Abuse for Military Vets
- Signs of Veteran Substance Abuse
- How to Help a Veteran with Substance Abuse Issues
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POST 68 PROGRAMS
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APPLICATION
Law Officer of the Year
APPLICATION
Boys State Application Form
APPLICATION
Firefighter of the Year
APPLICATION
Teacher of the Year
SUNDAY BREAKFAST
TIMES: 8-11 A.M.
MEAL COST: Range from $5 to $7
For your breakfast, you have a choice from our menu of eggs (just how you like them), pancakes, blueberry pancakes, french toast, biscuits and Gravy, and corn beef hash just to name a few items.
Every Sunday Menu
Pancakes (all-you-can-eat) $5.00
Pancakes, Blueberry (all you can eat) $4.50
French Toast (all-you-can-eat) $4.50
Texas French Toast (all you can eat) $5.00
2 eggs, Toast, Sausage $5.00
2 eggs, Toast, or Sausage $4.50
2 Biscuits and Gravy $5.00
1 Biscuit and Gravy $3.50
Corn Beef Hash $4.00
1/2 order Corn Beef Hash $2.50
Legionnaire Sandwich $5.00
Legionnaire Sandwich with Cheese $5.50
The meal includes coffee.
On the First Sunday of the month, it is an added treat day as we have omelets, cinnamon, and raisin toast, along with seasonal surprises. This is only on the first Sunday of each month.
Come and join us for breakfast on Sunday. When your family is in for the weekend, have a club get-together, special event, or have a class reunion... Bring them down and enjoy breakfast at the Post on Sunday mornings.
FRIDAY BINGO
EVERY FRIDAY IS BINGO NIGHT AT THE POST, DOORS OPEN AT 3:30 P.M.
Help is need on this evening. If you could even do one Friday a month it would be very helpful.
MEMBERS
PLEASE TAKE NOTE
If you move and maintain your membership with this Post, please make sure that you notify us of your new mailing address.
If you should transfer to another Post also notify us and include your new mailing address when this is done.
Much effort is taken in updating our membership lists and keeping it current so your attention to this would be a great help and is very much appreciated.
Thank You!
POST FORMS
& INFORMATION
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American Legion Membership Applications
Current dues are $55 a year (June-May)
Discharge Paper (DD-214) Request
Paperwork to request DD214 form
PUFL Application
SAL Application
DD214 of military veteran needed and Yearly Dues of $10.
S.A.L. members may send their application/dues to:
James Alden
45660 CR 653
Paw Paw, MI 49079-9445
The DD214 of a family military veteran is required along with the $18 Yearly Dues.
The DD214 of a family military veteran is required along with this is a two-page document.
Mail Applications and dues (CHECKS* ONLY NO CASH) to the Post address given above at the top of this page with the noted ATTENTION MEMBERSHIP to the proper group listed; POST 68, S.A.L., or AUXILIARY for processing.
*Make checks out to the proper group:
American Legion Post 68
S.A.L. American Legion Post 68
Auxiliary American Legion Post 68
JUNE 2018 EVENT
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Golf Outing
"ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL"
Cheshire Hills Golf Course
102nd Avenue, Allegan, MI
(OPEN TO PUBLIC)
You find the PDF event downloads below:
[2024 form release in March]
All Proceeds are going toward the purchase of a Track Chair for a disabled veteran.
$70 per person and $280 per team of four. This includes 18 holes, carts, a steak dinner, and more.
The event is limited to the first 36 teams so please RSVP and/or have your entry fees in by JUNE 4th.
The day of registration starts at 8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. SHOTGUN START
Paying 1st place - plus 3 other teams by draw so everyone has a chance to win!
Donations are accepted
Make Checks out to:
AMERICAN LEGION GOLF OUTING
Mail to:
Robert Adams
502 W. Michigan Avenue
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 217-5765
Sponsored by
KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS ASSEMBLY 0522
&
McGOWAN-JOHNSON AMERICAN LEGION POST 68
MEETING NOTICE
The Sons of the American Legion, & Auxiliary will be holding their meeting on the third Thursday of each month. The meetings begin at 7:30 pm. with the S.A.L. will hold their meetings in the room downstairs. The Auxiliary will hold their meeting upstairs. This is in hope we can build both groups to better memberships. Those wanting to join either of these groups require a copy of the family veteran's DD214 form. Yearly Dues are currently as follows; American Legion $55, S.A.L. $`10, and the Auxiliary $18. All current Auxiliary and S.A.L. member are welcomed back and those wishing to join are welcome to come.
Please feel free to contact the webmaster if you have any questions by using the email form on the HOME page.
POST HALL RENTAL
The Legion hall is available FOR RENTAL to members and the public the hall and will hold up to 151 people. Pricing varies with the number of people and the usage time needed. Please contact STEVE HADDAD at (269) 330-3647 for information, pricing, and availability.
Consider the Paw Paw Legion Hall for reunions, graduations parties, wedding receptions, anniversary parties, birthday parties, baby showers… etc. Let your friends and neighbors know the Post Hall is open to the public for usage.
The Post Hall will support 151 people.
S.A.L. Members
All 2019 membership cards have been sent out; the membership has been pre-paid by the club and asked that you send in your 2019 membership dues of $10 if you have not yet done so.
James Alden
45660 CR 653
PAW PAW, MICHIGAN 49079-9445
We only have 12 meetings a year and our next S.A.L. meeting is on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:30 pm downstairs.
2018
American Legion dues
Dues are now $55 for the year as the National and Department have increased their dues. Dues cover the year from June to May. If you have not yet paid this year's dues please submit your dues now.
Legion 4th District Meetings
January 2024 - TBA
March 2024 - TBA
May 2024 - TBA
NEXT 2023 – TBA
McKinley-Wilson-Hall
V.F.W.
Post 2532
Phone: (269) 657-5773
Meetings are held upstairs at the Post on the third Tuesday of the month at 8:00 P.M.
VA INFORMATION
#1 Health Benefits Application - FORM 10-10EZ (PDF)
#2 VA Medical form for Battle Creek MI (DOCX FILE WILL DOWNLOAD)
For the Battle Creek, Michigan VA Hospital; fill out completely forms #1 and #2 above. Along with a copy of your DD214 and a copy of your current insurance card mail to them all to:
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
5500 ARMSTRONG ROAD
BATTLE CREEK, MI 49037
MORE VETERANS INFORMATION LINKS BELOW
A - VETERAN HEALTH IDENTIFICATION CARD (VHIC) (PAGE)
B - PRIORITY GROUPS (PAGE)
C -VETERANS HEALTH BENEFITS HANDBOOK (PDF)
D -AFTER I HAVE APPLIED WHAT NEXT? (PAGE)
E - CHECK YOUR CLAIM STATUS(PAGE)
F -COMPREHENSIVE ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS - FORM 10-10CG (PDF)
G - MI. DISABLED VETERANS EXEMPTION INFORMATION (PAGE)
H -MI. PROPERTY TAX INFORMATION FOR VETERANS (PAGE)
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