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hio LEGION NEWS Official Publication of The American Legion, Department of Ohio VOLUME 87, NO. 2 April | May | June 2021 2021 MID-WINTER CONFERENCE HELD IN COLUMBUS The American Legion Depart- from the Legion family in atten- educating our legionnaires during ment of Ohio hosted its annual Mid- dance was extraordinary. We man- the conference. Winter Conference from March aged to meet 100% of our set goal. The Leadership and Member- 12th-14th, 2021 at the Crown Pla- We also featured a full set of ship awards banquet was a huge za North. Members of the Ohio Committee and Commission success with being able to congre- American Legion, American Le- meetings to replace some the tradi- gate together in a limited capacity gion Auxiliary, Sons of the Amer- tional Spring meetings to conduct since the Covid-19 pandemic hit. ican Legion, and American Le- and facilitate Legion business. The Legionnaires were able to witness gion Riders gathered from around Department of Ohio would like to over 70 Posts and Districts receive the state to conduct business and thank the Chairmen, volunteers awards, including over $12,000.00 gain knowledge of the functions and coordinators who dedicated in award money earned by Posts and programs of The American their time and knowledge to make and Districts. Congratulations to Legion. Once again this year, we these meetings successful. A spe- all the Posts and Districts that re- teamed up with The American cial thank you to the Department ceived membership awards this Commander Friend being escorted by Auxiliary’s Donna Ray Red Cross to host a blood drive Service Offi cers for going above year and thank you to all that at- in order to give back to the com- and beyond with setting up for the tended the 2021 Mid-Winter Con- munity and support The American conference, providing assistance ference. We look forward to seeing Legion Blood Donor Program. The with meeting minutes, Emblem you this summer at the Department amount of support and donations Sales aid as well as supporting and Convention in Independence. During our Mid-Winter Conference Banquet Awards Dinner 2021 members enjoy the company of each other with (left to right) Aaron Cunningham, John R. Fox Post 631 District 4; Robert “Bob” White, Brecksville Post 196, All stand for opening remarks at the Legion Riders session Leadership and Awards Banquet District 13; John Life, Commander Streetsboro Post 685, District 14; Dave and Pebble Cobb, Post 566, District 14; Donna and Joe Ruland, Parma Post 572, District 13 Commander. PAID Non-Profi t Non-Profi Organization Permit No. 124 U.S. POSTAGE U.S. POSTAGE Mailed From 53818 During the Leadership and Membership Awards Banquet: Rick Perales Police Dept Law Enforcement Officer Former Member of the Ohio House of Representatives gives an encouraging of the Year 2020, Sgt Jason D. Lapp acceptance speech for "State Legislature of the Year" with 1st Vice Commander and wife Gretchen of Bellefontaine, Jean Wilson and Adjutant Suzette Heller looking on. Perales recognized our nominated by Post 173, 2nd District. Veterans and 1st Responders, as well as Jermaine Ferguson and Suzette Heller for their continued support in being at every hearing to support the veteran related legislation. PO Box 8007 • 60 Big Run Rd Delaware, OH 43015 LEGION NEWS LEGION hio O cial Publication of Ohio of Legion, Department e American of cial Publication O Department 1st Vice Commander, Jean Wilson addresses the audience during the Auxiliary session PAGE 2 OHIO LEGION NEWS April | May | June 2021 Spring OLN Crossword Ohio Legion News 1 The American Legion, Department of Ohio 2 3 4 60 Big Run Road • Delaware, Ohio 43015 Americanism Crossword Phone: (740) 362-7478 Complete the crossword puzzle below Email: [email protected] • www.ohiolegion.com The OLN is published 4 times a year; non-member subscription price is $2.00; member subscription is $1.20 per year and included in annual dues. 1 5 2 3 4 CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Submit Member ID with change of address to 6 7 8 Americanism Crossword Department Headquarters via mail, email, or phone. Mail To: The Ameri- Complete the crossword puzzle below can Legion of Ohio, 60 Big Run Road, Delaware, OH 43015; Email To: [email protected]; Phone: (740) 362-7478. 9 5 10 ADVERTISING: Published by Vision Printing & Graphics, LLC for The American Legion, Department of Ohio. Advertising Rates available upon 6 7 8 request. The Ohio Legion News reserves the right to refuse any advertise- ment. Advertising published on behalf of any individual or organization 11 12 does not necessarily constitute endorsement nor refl ect the policy of the 9 10 Ohio Legion News. Send requests to: [email protected]. 13 SUBMIT AN ARTICLE: Mail articles with photos to: 60 Big Run Road, 11 12 Delaware, OH 43015; or email to [email protected]. If you need 13 assistance or have questions, please call Department Headquarters at 14 15 740.362.7478. Please submit all articles in accordance with the following schedule: 14 15 16 17 2021 Summer Edition (July - August - September) 16 17 Due to Department Headquarters: July 26, 2021 18 19 Press Date: August 20, 2021 • Last week of August Mailing 18 19 20 2021 Fall Edition (October - November - December) 20 Due to Department Headquarters: October 25, 2021 Press Date: November 20, 2021 • Last week of November Mailing 21 21 22 22 2022 Winter Edition (January - February - March) Due to Department Headquarters: January 25, 2022 Press Date: February 20, 2022 • Last week of November Mailing Across Down 3. This state is home of the Air Force Academy 1. What battle ended the Revolutionary War? THE AMERICAN LEGION, DEPARTMENT OF OHIO 6. ThereAcross are more than 500 American Legion ______ 2. The American LegionDown received its name at the in the3. stateThis of Ohio.state is home of the Air Force Academy______ Caucus. 1. What battle ended the Revolutionary War? POINT OF CONTACTS 8. 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