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Monday, August 19, 2024
Groton Post 800 Golfs to First Place
A total of 12 teams played in the Department’s 32nd Annual Legion Golf Tournament, held at Maple Hill Golf Club in Marathon, N.Y., on Friday, August 2, Department Golf Chairman Auseklis G. Krumins reports.
“Everyone had a good time enjoying the golf and the ribeye steak dinner afterwards,” he noted.
This year’s first place team was from Post 800 in Groton, captained by Keith Randolph. This is the second year in a row that Keith’s team has finished in first place.
Second prize went to Steve Livermore’s team from Post 401 in Owego, and third prize was won by PDC Frank LaMarsh and his team from Post 1365 in Staten Island.
Longest drive for men went to Keith Randolph and closest-to-the-pin for men went to Jay McIntyre from Post 974 in Whitney Point.
“Congratulations to all prize winners!“ Krumins said, adding that he “hopes to see even more teams participate next year in this simply fun day of golf for all Legion Family members.”
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Thursday, August 08, 2024
Membership Impact Report for July
Check out the membership impact report for July.
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Sunday, August 04, 2024
Posts receive Children and Youth Awards
Art Forman
NIAGARA FALLS — Posts that have outstanding activities benefitting kids and teens were recognized at the 106th Department Convention held July 16-19 at the Niagara Falls Convention Center.
Arthur Forman, Children and Youth chairman, announced the Posts receiving the 2024 Children & Youth Awards, by district:
DISTRICT 1
Kimlau Chinese Memorial Post 1291.DISTRICT 2
Flatlands Post 391
Watkins-Kellett Post 277DISTRICT 3
John W. McConnell Post 47
Rosendale-Tillson Inc 1219
Joseph E. Zaloga Post 1520.DISTRICT 4
Argyle Post 1518
Whitehall Post 83
Hudson Falls Post 574
Mohawk Post 1450DISTRICT 5
Antwerp Post 916
Henry P. Smith Post 24
Watertown Army and Navy Post 61
New Hartford Post 1376DISTRICT 6
Munnsville Post 54
Fort Hill Post 376DISTRICT 7
Harvey C. Noone Post 954
Daniel Goho Post 87
Cottreall-Warner Post 942DISTRICT 8
Iroquois Post 1587
Hugh Lynch Post 737
Milton J. Brounshidle Post 205
Hamburg Post 527DISTRICT 9
Masiero-Winship-Wyman-Bremeline-Thorpe Post 1949
Mahopac Post 1080DISTRICT 10
Malverne Post 44
Chelberg Battle 388Posts receiving Meritorious Service Certificates were:
District 3: Phoenicia Post 950
District 4: Captain Maxson Post 634
District 5: Dunbar Post 1642
District 10: Arthur Ellis Hamm Post 834 -
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Rome’s Smith Post hits way to state Legion baseball title
Smith Post manager Ryan Hickey passes off the state championship trophy to the team after accepting it following their 4-3 win over Clinton County Mariners. Daily Sentinel photo by John Clifford.
BINGHAMTON — “Rather than put their heads down after Clinton County tied the American Legion baseball state title game in the seventh inning,” the Daily Sentinel reported, “Smith Post players just asked each other who was going to get the championship-winning hit.”
It was Nate Van Wie, whose single drove in the winning run, lifting Smith Post to its fourth-ever New York State American Legion Championship title, and its first since 1998.
Smith Post’s 4-3 championship win on July 30 came just hours after defeating Orange County 3-2 with a walk-off sacrifice fly.
The state champs now advance to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Tournament set to take place at Joe Cannon Stadium in Ridge, Maryland from Aug. 7-11.
Henry P. Smith Post 24 is from Rome and led the 5th District.
The Clinton County Mariners team led the 4th District and is from Plattsburgh, sponsored by Post 1619.
Orange County Outlaws Post 1167 is the 9th District champion.
Other teams in the state tournament:
– 6th District: Endicott Post 82, state champions in 2014.
– 7th District: Two-time defending state champion Greece Post 468.
– 8th District: Alfred J. Jurek Post 1672 from East Amherst.
Smith Post first baseman Nate Van Wie accepts the bat commemorating his most valuable player honor in the American Legion baseball state tournament. Van Wie drove in the game-winning run to defeat Clinton County 4-3 in Binghamton and capture Smith’s fourth state title. Daily Sentinel photo by John Clifford.
Smith Post state champions. Daily Sentinel photo by John Clifford.
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Monday, July 22, 2024
CP Report Helps Legion Recognize Posts for Their Work
Americanism Awards
John Miga
NIAGARA FALLS — The Consolidated Post Report (CPR) is a vital measure of performance that shows “veterans strengthening America,” Americanism Chair John R. Miga declared before hundreds of delegates at the 106th Department Convention, held July 17-19.
“The CPR may be the most beneficial document the post will complete,” he said, noting: “Each post has a story to tell and when we speak collectively, our strength is magnified,” especially when the national commander addresses Congress.
“We are here today to recognize the exceptional contributions of posts” to veterans, families and community.
Miga announced the following Americanism Awards.
Certificate of Meritorious Service
• John M. Perry. Post 1044 in Sparkhill (District 9),
• Whitehall Post 83 in Whitehall (District 4),
• Fountain Brothers Post 1619 in Morrisonville (District 4),
• Hamburg Post 527 in Hamburg (District 8).Most Outstanding Posts by District
District 1:
• Throggs Neck Memorial Post 1456, Bronx
• Lt. B.R. Kimlau Chinese Memorial Inc. Post 1291, New YorkDistrict 2:
• Flatlands Post 391, Brooklyn
• Watkins-Kellett Post 277, Staten IslandDistrict 3:
• Mohican Post 933, Cairo
• Kingston Post 150, Kingston
• Joseph E. Zaloga Post 1520, AlbanyDistrict 4:
• Liberty Inc. Post 515, Greenwich
• Whitehall Post 83, Whitehall
• Fountain Brothers Postn1619, MorrisonvilleDistrict 5:
• Antwerp Inc. Post 916, Antwerp
• Henry B. Smith Post 24, Rome
• Watertown Army and Navy Post 61, Watertown
• New Hartford Post 1376, New HartfordDistrict 6:
• Laurens Post 1688, Laurens
• Hugick-Purcell-Shepard Post 616, Richfield SpringsDistrict 7:
• Braman Post 1229, Penfield
• Robert N. Austin Post 1279, Campbell
• Canandaigua Post 256, CanandaiguaDistrict 8:
• Iroquois Post 1587, Irving
• John W. Dill Post 434, Brocton
• Milton J. Brounshidle Post 205, Kenmore
• Hamburg Post 527, HamburgDistrict 9:
• John M. Perry Post 1044, Sparkill
• Mahopac Post 1080, MahopacDistrict 10:
• Arthur Ellis Hamm Post 834, Westhampton
• Sgt. John Sardiello Inc. Post 1634, West Babylon -
Free Airpower Museum Event Hosts ‘Honor Flight’ Reunion for 46 Vietnam/Korean War Vets
Erie Wieboldt sings “Welcome Home, My Brother” to Vietnam vets at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. Photo by Mark Chamberlain/Honor Flight Long Island.
FARMINGDALE, NY – On Saturday, August 3, American Airpower Museum and Honor Flight Long Island will co-host a patriotic reunion of 41 Vietnam War and five Korean War veterans who took part in an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. on May 4.
The veterans received a special tribute during their visit to D.C. Honor Flight Guardian Eric Wieboldt belted out his original song, “Welcome Home, My Brother,” which brought tears to veterans and onlookers alike. Eric said he wrote his song “because the Vietnam veterans never received a proper welcome home.” Eric will perform his song during the August 3rd reunion, which will also feature the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Band and free refreshments.
On August 3, American Airpower Museum (AAM) at Republic Airport opens at 10:30 a.m. and the reunion is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at AAM’s Hangar 3, 1230 New Highway, Farmingdale, NY 11735 – (631) 293-6398, www.americanairpowermuseum.org. The public is encouraged to attend, applaud and cheer the veterans during a “Ceremony of Honors,” as each is presented with a personalized Tribute Journal full of photographs taken during their historic day in Washington, D.C. Members of the public arriving for the event from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. may attend free of charge. After 12 p.m., regular museum admission is free for members, $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and veterans, $10 for children ages 5-12 and free for children ages 4 and under.
