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Wednesday, March 23, 2016
‘Homecoming’ to Be a True Legion Family Affair
In the spirit of coming together as American Legion Family, the New York State American Legion is holding a joint “Homecoming” celebration May 13-14 in honor of Department Commander James V. Yermas, Department Auxiliary President Janet Mahoney and Sons of the American Legion Detachment Commander Joseph Santacroce.
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Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Legion Offers Gift to America on Occasion of Its 97th Birthday
James Yermas
ALBANY — The American Legion turns 97 on March 15.
“That’s the day in 1919 when the first Legion caucus, held by members of the American Expeditionary Force, convened in Paris, France,” noted American Legion Department of New York Commander James V. Yermas.
“We’d like to turn the table and offer a gift to America on the occasion of our birthday,” Yermas said. “We call it: ‘Duty, Honor, Country’.”
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Monday, March 14, 2016
Department Commander to Lead 10th Annual Legacy Ride
The 10th Annual Legacy Run sponsored by Amsterdam Post 71 American Legion Riders will be held rain or shine on Sunday, May 22, with Department Commander James Yermas leading the ride.
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Sunday, March 13, 2016
Legion Riders Participate in Avon St. Patrick’s Day Parade
AVON– American Legion Riders from Bath, Lima and Springwater icame together March 12 to ride in Livingston County’s 2nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Avon, reports state Vice Director Jerry Ketchum.
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Tuesday, March 08, 2016
Riders to meet-and-greet, raise Legacy funds June 26 in Wellsville
The second Annual New York State Legacy Meet and Greet for the 7th and 8th Districts takes place noon to 4 p.m. June 26 at Morrison Hayes Post 702, 35 Jefferson St., Wellsville, NY.
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Melissa Woodford Is State Oratorical Champ
Oratorical Champ Melissa Woodford with Department Commander James Yermas. Photos by Doug Malin.
ALBANY — Melissa Woodford, a home-schooled senior from New City, NY, is The American Legion’s New York State oratorical champion for 2016, Oratorical Chairman Anthony Paternostro announced.
Melissa competed against four other finalists from a cross section of the state in the 79th Annual American Legion Department of New York Oratorical Contest. She won a $6,000 scholarship and will represent New York in the National Oratorical Contest in Indianapolis, IN in April.