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• Wednesday, August 27, 2014

  Whopping Donation to National Emergency Fund

  CHARLOTTE, NC — The Department of New York made a whopping contribution Aug. 27 to The American Legion’s National Emergency Fund, which provides grants to disaster-struck Legion members.

  Accompanied by Department Commander Frank Peters and Department Adjutant Jim Casey, 2013-2014 Department Commander Kenneth Governor took to the podium at the 96th national convention and addressed National Commander Daniel Dellinger:

  “Mr. Commander, at the beginning of your term you asked If the Department of New York could raise $61,500 for the National Emergency Fund.

  “To date, the Department of New York has contributed almost $27,000.

  “Through the unselfish generosity of thousands of New York Legionnaires and American Legion Family members, we are pleased to present this additional check in the amount of $66,000, bringing New York’s total contribution to the National Emergency Fund this year to $92,931.

  “Thank you, New York!”

  

  Accompanied by Adjutant Jim Casey (left) and Commander Frank Peters, Past Dept. Commander Ken Governor announces New York’s $92,931 contribution to the National Emergency Fund. Photo / Doug Malin.