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  • Wednesday, August 28, 2019

    NY Is Center Stage with Over $54,000 in Donations

    Gary Schacher announces donationsImmediate Past Department Commander Gary Schacher announced from the podium at The National American Legion Convention in Indianapolis Tuesday that the Department of New York was donating $51,239 to the National Emergency Fund (NEF).

    He also announced $3,010 for Operation Comfort Warrior, and that Post 942 was giving $500 to the Legacy Scholarship Fund.

    Joining him in the checks presentation to National Commander Brett Reistad were Department Commander Michael McDermott and Department Adjutant James Casey.

    Deparatment Adjutant James Casey, Immediate Past Department Commander Gary Schacher and Department Commander Michael McDermott pose for a photo with National Commander Brett Reistad.

    Department Adjutant James Casey, Immediate Past Department Commander Gary Schacher and Department Commander Michael McDermott pose for a photo with National Commander Brett Reistad after they presented checks totaling over $54,000 in donations. Photo by Doug Malin.