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Monday, March 30, 2020
Now is the time for a ‘buddy check’
During the coronavirus state of emergency, it is important to reach out to “your fellow Legionnaires and SAL members and see how they are doing,” Department Adjutant James W. Casey urged Legion leaders across the state.
In other words, participate in the Legion’s “Buddy Check” program.Membership Chairman Gene Ordmandy Jr. added: “This is what we do first, and foremost — look out for our comrades.”
The essence of the “Buddy Check” program is simple – “check in on him or her to see if they are in need, if they are healthy, if they require supplies, or they just need someone to talk to in this time of isolation.”
Ordmandy noted: “It is my hope that all are safe and sound, that we get through this time of uncertainty, we get back in full motion, and continue our mission as Legionnaires.”
Click here for a “Buddy Check” toolkit.
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Open for membership processing
Please be advised that Department HQ is still processing membership transmittals. Although Cassi and Charlie are working from home, we have made special arrangements for them to receive our mail on a daily basis.
The mailing address is still 1304 Park Blvd, Troy NY 12180, and both Cassi and Charlie will be receiving your paperwork.
JAMES W. CASEY
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Thursday, March 19, 2020
CANCELLED: Homecoming, Legion College, Boys State
Legionnaires, Auxiliary and SAL members,
It is with a heavy heart and a great degree of sadness that we inform you of the cancellation of The American Legion Department of New York College June 5, 6 and 7, the Department Commander’s Homecoming May 15, 16 and 17, and the Department of New York Boys State program June 25 through July 3.
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Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Richfield Springs Student Is 2020 State Oratorical Champ
Victor Gelfuso
ALBANY — Victor Gelfuso, a senior at Richfield Springs Central School in Richfield Springs, New York, is The American Legion New York State Oratorical Champion for 2020, Oratorical Chairman Anthony Paternostro announced.
This year’s contest was conducted on March 14, 2020 at the Desmond Hotel and Conference Center, Albany, New York instead of the Sand Creek Middle School in Albany due to the school closing during the coronavirus state of emergency. The only people allowed at the contest finals were the contestants and their families, Chairman Paternostro’s working crew, and a few Legionnaires.
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Department Bowling Tournament Canceled
MALONE — The 71st Annual New York State American Legion Family Bowling Tournament has beeen canceled due to the coronavirus state of emergency.
The tournament had been scheduled to take place over four weekends in April and May, 2020, and was being hosted by American Legion Post 219 of Malone.
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Friday, March 13, 2020
Legion Closes Offices in Albany, Buffalo and New York City Due to Coronavirus Spread in State
Legionnaires,
Due to the increasing severity of the coronavirus in New York State, I have ordered the offices in Albany, Buffalo and New York City to close and reopen on March 23rd.
Our employees are the most dedicated group of individuals I have ever had the pleasure to work with and their health and safety is always upmost in my mind.
If you need to contact me please email me at Jim@nylegion.org as I will be working from home. We will be having the Albany office thoroughly cleaned while we are out and plan to be back at work on the 23rd.
“ Pro Deo et Patria “
James W. Casey
Adjutant
Department of New York
