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  • Thursday, September 26, 2024

    NY Commander presents $100,000 to Homeward Bound Adirondacks

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    American Legion Department of New York Commander Keith Koster presented a check for $100,000 to Homeward Bound Adirondacks on Sept. 22.

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  • Tuesday, September 17, 2024

    Direct Deposit Now Available for Posts

    The Department is looking to improve the current monthly process for issuing Post credit checks since the threshold has been lowered from $100.00 to $25.00, Department Adjutant James Casey announced.

    “We hope to begin making monthly electronic payments by directly depositing credit amounts of $25.00+ into the bank accounts of those Posts who have met that threshold.  Our hope is that all Posts will participate in this initiative as it will ensure that money due to you is deposited quickly, as well as eliminating the handling and delays of a mailed check.”

    In order to facilitate this process, Post treasurers are encouraged to complete the direct-depost authorization form and return to Department Headquarters at their earliest convenience.

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    Post Direct Deposit Authorization Form (doc)
    Post Direct Deposit Authorization Form (PDF)

     

     

  • Wednesday, September 04, 2024

    Membership Impact Report for August

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    Here is the American Legion Membership Impact Report for August 2024.

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  • Monday, August 19, 2024

    Groton Post 800 Golfs to First Place

    First Place Team

    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.”

  • 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

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    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 277

    DISTRICT 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 1450

    DISTRICT 5 
    Antwerp Post 916
    Henry P. Smith Post 24
    Watertown Army and Navy Post 61
    New Hartford Post 1376

    DISTRICT 6 
    Munnsville Post 54
    Fort Hill Post 376

    DISTRICT 7  
    Harvey C. Noone Post 954
    Daniel Goho Post 87
    Cottreall-Warner Post 942

    DISTRICT 8
    Iroquois Post 1587
    Hugh Lynch Post 737
    Milton J. Brounshidle Post 205
    Hamburg Post 527

    DISTRICT 9
    Masiero-Winship-Wyman-Bremeline-Thorpe Post 1949
    Mahopac Post 1080

    DISTRICT 10
    Malverne Post 44
    Chelberg Battle 388

    Posts 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