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Ohio Legion News 201922000191919 MID-WINTERMMII CONFERENCE The American Legion, Department of Ohio 60 Big Run Road YouYoYoouu are cordially invited to attend the Delaware, Ohio 43015 740.362.7478 2019 Mid-Winter Conference [email protected] January 25-27, 2019 www.ohiolegion.com CrowCCrCrownerowoowwwnn Plaza Hotel North • Columbus, Ohio ForFFooorrH Hoteloteeell RReReservationsess Call: (614) 885-1885 • Deadline: January 10, 2019 The OLN is published 4 times a year; non-member subscription price is $2.00; member subscription is $1.20 per year and is included in FRIDAY JANUARY 29, 2019 annual dues. 2PM – 6PM Registration Foyer 4PM – 6PM Americanism and Government Test Judging (**Invitation Only**) Ohio Room CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Submit Member ID with change of address 6PM – 8PM Legion Family Celebration Tent to Department Headquarters via mail, email, or phone. Mail To: The 8PM – 9PM SAL Detachment Executive Meeting Ballroom 1 & 2 8PM – 12AM Candidate’s Hospitality Suite Buckeye Room American Legion of Ohio, 60 Big Run Road, Delaware, OH 43015; Email To: [email protected]; Phone: 740.362.7478. SATURDAY JANUARY 30, 2019 8AM – 12PM Registration Foyer ADVERTISING: Published by Vision Printing & Graphics, LLC for The 8AM – 11AM Membership Classes Salon E & F 0800 – 0900: www.MyLegion.org Training American Legion, Department of Ohio. Rates available upon request. 0900 – 1000: Recruiting/Retention The Ohio Legion News reserves the right to refuse any advertisement. 1000 – 1100: Revitalization Training Advertising published on behalf of any individual or organization 8AM – 11AM Post Operations Training Ballroom 3 does not necessarily constitute endorsement nor reflect the policy 0800 – 0830: How to Run a Meeting 0830 – 0900: How to Write a Resolution of the Ohio Legion News. 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He will be presenting membership awards to post Parris Hopson, Administrative Assistant W: 216-522-3504 W: 740-513-5359 E: [email protected] and districts who have won various different awards so far this year. Members, Posts, and E: [email protected] Districts are encouraged to attend and will be recognized for their efforts in membership. Adam Zaebst, DSO Reservation cutoff is January 12th, 2018. Cost is $35.00 per person. Forms can Mike Kennedy, Membership/SAL/ALR/ W: 216-522-3504 Post Activities Director E: [email protected] be found at ohiolegion.com/forms or call 740-362-7478. W: 740-816-7552 C: 614-205-5007 E: [email protected] Eric Hall, Administrative Support/DSO W: 216-522-3504 Christie White, Americanism/Children & E: [email protected] NATIONAL VETERAN’S MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM OPENING Youth Programs Manager (Continued from page 1) W: 740-513-5199 C: 740-815-0341 Karla Boehm, DSO E: [email protected] W: 937-268-6511 X2967 E: [email protected] Jon Vulgamore, Program Administrator Dayton VA, Department Service Offi cers W: 740-816-7814 4100 West 3rd St E: [email protected] Dayton, OH 45428 937-268-6511 Jermaine Ferguson, VA&R/VHA/GFY/ Legislative/National Security Coordinator Terry Croswait, DSO W: 740-816-7596 C: 740-815-0765 W: 513-475-6440 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Cincinnati VA, Department Service Offi cer Jared Hickle, Fiscal Offi cer 3200 Vine St W: 740-816-7579 Cincinnati, OH 45220 E: fi [email protected] 513-861-3100

Cindy Weasner, DSO National Vice Commander W: 614-257-5497 Jack Milford being pinned E: [email protected] Chalmers P. Wylie 12th District Presents (L to R): National Vice Commander Jack Milford, Nat’l by Lieutenant General Mike Columbus VA Colors. (L to R): George Exec. Committeeman Robert Klostermeier, Glenn Ferriter, US Army, (Ret.) 420 N James Rd Mussi (12th Dist. CMDR), Hickman (Charities INC), PDC Jim Morris and Tom Columbus, OH 43219 Steve Ebersole, & Rick Moe, Col. USAF (Ret.) (POW) 614-257-5200 Garren (12th District 1VC)

October | November | December 2018 OHIO LEGION NEWS PAGE 3 DDEPARTMENTEPARTMENT CCOMMANDEROMMANDER Greetings Le- each Post to tell their story, when outstanding job. We also have a and myself. Parris can fl oat and ies, it may be too late. Read it gionnaires! I they were founded why the Post is fi nance person, Jared Hickle who help where extra help is needed. now and go for the money. hope that all is named for whom or what. Tell the was a Program Administrator Now with all of this said, I hope 3. The Membership reports well with all story of how and why the Post was for us and is now our Fiscal Of- that you realize that Membership, change daily, example: while at of you, if not, started, and tell about some of the fi cer. He too is proving to be an Programs, Posts Activities, etc. National for the Fall Meetings, we wish you a great things the Post has done in outstanding choice for that job. is extremely short on help and the report came out that Ohio speedy recov- the community. Tell about some After making Suzette our Per- you might not get an immediate was one of 5 Departments that Robert (Bob) Schmitt Dept. Commander ery and better of the Post Leaders, Past Depart- manent Adjutant, it became time answer to your question. We are was ahead of a year ago, infact health. We will ment Commanders, Past National to fi nd someone to fi ll her previ- looking for at least one more PA we were 611 cards ahead putting offer prayers for all who are in Commander. Each Post has many ous position of VA&R, Legisla- (Program Administrator). Be pa- us in #2 in that ranking. I am need. stories to be told, someone just has tive and her other responsiblities. tient, treat them with respect and not one for bragging, but when The 2018 – 2019 Centennial to take time to research and post Well it just so happened that we I assure you that they will treat Ohio was in this position I had to Year is moving along and as I it on the National website centen- had another gem already work- you with equal respect. “BRAG”. Ohio is being noticed look at the National Centennial nial.legion.org. This site has been ing for us that has those very 1st Vice Roger Friend is the De- by National and other Depart- website, I see some very interest- revamped and is more user friend- interests. Jermaine Ferguson, partment Membership Chairman ments, let’s keep working Mem- ing stories about some of our Ohio ly. Each Post has unlimited space, another Program Administrator this year and I am sure that Roger bership and keep Ohio moving. Posts. But, when you consider let’s make your Post part of The is now stepping into that position is going to have a lot to say in his Part of our membership benefi ts Ohio having 530 plus Posts, only American Legion History of the with great enthusianism to learn article. However, Membership is is the various discounts that we 51 Posts have registered, where is First 100 Years and beyond. what Suzette did for us. His re- everyone’s responsibility and as get at various places for various our PRIDE in our Post, in OUR As most of you should know by sponsiblities will be modifi ed for Commander I have a few points necessities. There is one benefi t AMERICAN LEGION? You can now, Suzette Heller is our perma- awhile as he learns his new area that I want to make: that goes with our membership still register your Post and you can nent Adjutant. I could elaborate of responsibility. Parris Hopson 1. The 2019 Membership that can be very benefi cial to all update any existing postings any- on what Suzette has and is having who also was a Program Admin- Awards Manual has up to of us or I should say to our ben- time that you fi nd additional his- to deal with on a daily basis, but it istrator is now an Assistant to the $40,000 in Awards monies to efi ciaries, and that is the Legion- tory. The website is centennial.le- is suffi ce to say she has a handle Adjutant helping Becky with all give away to Districts, Posts and naires Insurance Trust Legion gion.org, National still would like on everything and is doing an of her responsiblities for Suzette MEMBERS. Take advantage of Care insurance. Each of us is en- it and earn some money for your titled to it through our member- District, Post and Members. Dis- ship, and it costs us nothing, that 11stst VVICEICE CCOMMANDEROMMANDER trict Offi cers, you have a respon- means FREE. However, we must sibility to make sure the Posts are sign up for it to have it if needed. Greetings Le- was one of the best I’ve seen. I one of 5 Departments ahead of last aware of the potential this helps The benefi t is $1000 for non-Le- gionnaires from would like to thank all of those year’s numbers in membership as your District. The Membership gion business accidents resulting your 1st Vice who attended our fi rst face to face well in second place. We met and needs to be aware of their poten- in death or $5000 when travel- Commander. where we approved the schedule exceeded the 55% of quota goal tial to win some money by sign- ing to and from Legion meet- There was a for the monthly GO-TO call in and the next goal of 65% is vastly ing up new members or expired ings or activities. We have some lot of valuable meetings on Wednesday the 10th approaching on November 7th. We members. Each Post should have of the Insurance brochures with Roger Friend information of October. The meeting got off are currently at 62% we have about st recruiter cards that must be fi lled applications in the Department 1 Vice Commander put out at the to a rough start, but we were able 2&1/2 weeks to get the 3% needed out for each member that signs up Supply Room, or you can sign membership workshop in Au- to accomplish some good things. to meet or beat that goal. Kudos to a new member or expired mem- up online at https://www.thelit. gust. If you were able to attend We recently returned from the fall everyone for your hard work. I tru- ber. These recuiter cards are to com/no-cost-legioncare. Legion- the National Convention in Min- meetings at National Headquarters ly believe we can achieve this goal mailed into the Department for naire Insurance Trust (LIT) has neapolis, the opening ceremony and were informed that Ohio was and get Ohio noticed. the drawing that will be held at other insurance products that are the Mid-Winter Conference in available at a cost such as Can- 22ndnd VVICEICE CCOMMANDEROMMANDER Columbus in January. Each win- cer Insurance, Long Term Care ner drawn will receive $100 and insurance or Emergency Assis- Greetings, to Department Commander Robert share your Post, Ladies Auxilia- there will be 15 winners. An Ex- tance Insurance if needed. I am all my fellow Schmitt’s Homecoming in To- ry, Sons of the Legion and ALR pired member is a member who not suggesting that anyone pur- Legionnaires ledo. It was a great night honor- activities on our FaceBook page has not paid their dues for 2018 chase any additional products but and Legion ing our Commander. If you were which is called the Department of or before. you,our members, need to know Family mem- there, I know you will agree and if Ohio American Legion Activities 2. The 2019 Membership what is available. Purchasing bers. I can you couldn’t make it, you missed page. I hope you will do this for Awards Manual should not be additional products from LIT is hardly believe a great night. me and get more information out treated like an assembly manual benefi cial to the Department of Jean Wilson 2nd Vice Commander it is already The Department of Ohio Bowl- there about our and your activi- that comes with something you Ohio, so you should know that if Fall! Soon ing Tournament will be the fi rst ties. need to put together ( I don’t need you purchase additional products Thanksgiving, Christmas and 3 weekends in February 2019 at Please keep in mind if you have any manual I can fi gure it out) you are helping the Department New Year’s will be here! Southwyck Bowling Lanes lo- a question of me or just want to by the time that you fi gure out of Ohio fi nancially. Lots of good things are happen- cated at 5255 Heatherdowns Blvd. chat you can contact me by my what’s available in Awards Mon- For God and Country ing at the Department of Ohio! Toledo, Ohio 43614. Information email [email protected]. First the Department has made about the bowling will be coming Don’t forget to save the date and their selection in our new Adju- out shortly to all the Posts in the attend the Mid-Winter Confer- tant, Suzette Heller. I think Su- Department. I hope you will join ence in Columbus on January 25- CONGRATULATIONS! zette and her team she has put to- us for a fun fi led weekend! 27, 2019 at the Crowne Plaza. gether will do an outstanding job! If you are a Post who would like In case I don’t see you in person The Americanann Legion,LLeeeggiioonn, DepartmentDDeepepaararrttmtm of Ohio Suzette brings much enthusiasm, to host the 2019 Department Pool I want to wish everyone a Happy Staff wouldoouuldd likelilikikeke tot congratulate,congratulatcocongratulag atututuulalalatate,atee,, ouro fi rst dedication and hard work to this tournament, Euchre, Trap Shoot- Thanksgiving, Merry Christ- position. Please give everyone at Tournament or Bowling Tourna- mas, Happy Hanukkah, a blessed femalefeeemmamalea e DepartmentDepepartmentpartmentartme t Adjutant,AdjutanAdjutaAAd ttaantanntnt,nt,, Department your full cooperation ment please contact Mike Ken- Kwanza and a Happy New Year! Mrs.Mrsrs.s. SSuzetteuzzettet HHeller.HellerHelleele ler.r as things will be on track very nedy at pmdirector@ohiolegion. 2018 has been a great year for soon. The Staff at Department is com and he will send you out a me and I am looking forward to working very hard to ensure that tournament bid package. The De- 2019! We can accomplish much Wees ssupportupportportortortr youyouu1 100%100% andand looklloo forwforwardf warwawarr the Department of Ohio is one of partment of Ohio Golf Tourna- when we work together as a team! to acaaccomplishingcccomplishingcomplishingmplishingplishingplp isshihhinng manymanny futurefuuture goalsgog aass a the best in the Nation. ment for 2019 will be hosted by Until next time please keep all I had the privilege in September the Kettering Post but you can our men and women who are TEAM.MM.. We arearer proudproudu toto havehaveve ourourr fi rst ffefemaleemm to be present and hand out along- request a bid package for the golf serving around the world in your Adjutantuutantanttannt leadingadingding thisthis greatgrgreaeae t organizationorganizatioorganorganizorgaan oonni intoi side Department 1st Vice Com- for 2020. Bid packages for 2020 thought and prayers! I hope you mander, Roger Friend the Trap Bowling will need to be in to De- will send a card or send a package thetthhe nextnext century.c ceenntuury. Shoot trophies. It was a lot of fun partment by January 15, 2019. As to one of them serving all of us! I and everyone was very nice and the site for the 2020 tournament think we all remember mail call; ThankTThhhahankaanknk youou for youryouyour serviceservice!servicserviviccee!e! it was a beautiful site to hold the will be decided at the 2019 Bowl- it was always so uplifting to hear Trap Shoot. ing Tournament. from someone from home! -The Americanricrricaanan Legion,LeLLegionegeegiongigioioiDonnn,, Dept. DepDDeepepptpt.tt. ofofO OhioO Staff On October 6, 2018 was our Please don’t forget to like and For God and Country PAGE 4 OHIO LEGION NEWS October | November | December 2018 HHELLER’SELLER’S HORIZONSHORIZONS CCHAPLAIN’SHAPLAIN’S CCORNERORNER I begin by say- es in the Bible is Proverbs 27:17 Legion Department of Michigan God Speed to On November 8th, 1942, Fr. ing THANK “You use steel to sharpen steel, every month. We talked about all those who Clem was killed in the fi rst YOU to the Of- and one friend sharpens another.” student veterans, homeless vet- have gone be- American landing on the Afri- fi cers and Le- My friends, we are at the pinnacle erans, women veterans, veteran fore us - provid- can coast of Fedala. Offering his gionnaires who of sharpening our fellow veterans treatment courts, and everything ing our freedom time to the troops, he was quoted support and be- and Legionnaires with the rich patriotic and veteran related in- by their Service as saying “I’m not here to look lieve in me to history of this AMAZING orga- between. and challenging after my own safety, but to seek Suzette Heller Father Schmitt Dept. Adjutant take our TEAM nization. Upon graduation, Pat Lafferty Dept. Chaplain us to make the the welfare of my soldiers.” His and Depart- I encourage you to seek out offered me a position as a De- future for those story was indelibly imprinted in ment to task in getting on with your “WHY”. Why do you do partment Service Offi cer in the who come after us even better! my mind. the business of membership and what you do in The American Detroit AL offi ce Downtown. I What we have received, what A few years later, one of my stu- programs, for God and Country. Legion? Why The American Le- had no idea what I was getting has been passed down ... poses dents, while teaching at Carroll As your fi rst female Department gion? Let me tell you my why. In myself into but the fi rst words the question ... What are we leav- High School in Dayton, Ohio, Adjutant ever, it is truly an honor the late 1990’s after active duty, out of my mouth was “YES” and ing for those who follow us? was sent to Vietnam. While home and a blessing. I take this posi- I was a former National Guard the second was “well, how much The American Legion’s National on leave, he visited me. “Father tion very seriously and embrace Soldier and we often frequented does it pay?”! The money didn’t Commander declared “Celebrat- we need priests’ in Vietnam, I each and every one of you as we a local American Legion Post matter. From that point forward, ing Our Legacy” as this year’s haven’t had the opportunity to share this journey together, as an close to the Armory when serv- I continued to advocate for veter- slogan. It “spotlights” our pre- go to Mass for nearly a year! We AMERICAN LEGION FAM- ing drill weekends. I didn’t know ans from every era, generation, cious inheritance and serves as need Chaplains to minister to the ILY! Now, this means that we I could join The American Le- race, gender, and war. I began to a wakeup call for renewed focus troops.” We said our goodbyes may not always agree, as a fam- gion as a woman. I remember notice the role of advocacy and on our precious benefi ciaries. We and I blessed him, not knowing ily. However, as a family, we rise asking someone, “can I join The that I could potentially be a part should all want to leave a legacy; that it would be the last time I through our differences and come American Legion?” and they po- of Veterans lives literally being something that will enrich our would ever see him. When he was together for the common good of litely said yes but didn’t offer me CHANGED by the simplest act of families and contribute to the sent back to Nam, he was killed the family by doing what is good instructions on how to become a caring and listening. May I never freedom that we all enjoy. in an ambush on a scouting mis- and right for The American Le- member. I thought to myself, well, forget those experiences. Leaving And so, it was for the Ameri- sion. The memory of this “won- gion and what is good and right I’ll probably be back and will ask that position as the VA&R Direc- can Legion eighty-two years ago, derful young man” deeply stirred for the VETERAN! As a family, again another time. Fast forward tor was a tough decision to make, when their members sought the me. His words would change my we put the needs of others fi rst. to 2009. As a Chapter President at fi rst. When I began to see the creation of “Buckeye Boys State” life and challenge me to the core. If we can do just that, God will of Student Veterans of America challenges and impact I could here in Ohio. They constructed a Celebrating their Legacies: In always fi nd a way for our own attending “TSUN”, I found a pas- make on the lives of the people I training/teaching program de- 1970, with the Lord’s guidance, needs to be met. This, I believe. sion for advocacy on behalf of see every day through mentoring, signed to prepare high school I took my oath and enlisted in Every morning when I approach veterans in higher education. Of- encouragement, and guidance, I junior boys on how to become the 107th Armored Cav - Ohio my offi ce door there are 5 faces ten, I would be at the Statehouse knew it was the right thing to do. active participants in all facets National Guard. Six years later, I staring at me. First is Hugh K. attending House Veterans Affairs I MUST pass onto others what of state, county, and city govern- entered active duty. Over a span Martin who served from 1919- Committee hearings and this one has been so freely given to me. ment. The military and civilian of 30 years, I sought to honor 1924, then John J. Saslavasky particular time, there they were… Otherwise, I squander the oppor- backgrounds of Legionnaires the memories of my two fallen from 1925-1945, followed by the MEN with the funny hats…! tunity for all of us to grow. When united their efforts to invigorate heroes. After retirement, I was Joseph S. Deutschle, Sr., 1946- One of them approached me and the WHY is greater than the who, those who will take our place in asked to share my inheritance 1966, then John P. Hone from said “who are you?” and I po- the what, and myself, the mission the life and development of our within the Boy’s State Program. 1967-1990, and Roger Hight litely said back “who are you?”. is far more meaningful and pur- nation. The legacy I once received is 1994-2015. I was very blessed to From that day forward, it sud- poseful. With that being said, Entering the seminary as a now for me to pass on - and God have been hired by Roger Hight denly became one of the greatest I challenge you: What is your young man, little did I know that willing - these young boys will and to be mentored by some of love relationships I have yet to “WHY”? Drop us a line and tell a legacy was left behind for me. It fi nd a way in their own lives to The American Legion’s great- experience. There were roughly us, we would LOVE to hear from came in two waves. honor the legacies of so many est. EVERYDAY is a mentoring 4 or 5 of them from AL, VFW, you and to share your story, with While teaching high school as forgotten soldiers who gave the experience in The American Le- MOPH, MCL, and AMVETS. your permission, of course. You a newly ordained priest, I sited ultimate sacrifi ce for all of us! gion. There isn’t a day that goes They began to tell me their sto- can email at legion@ohiolegion. a picture in the faculty room of John. 12: 24-25: “I tell you most by that I don’t LEARN some- ries, specifi cally their “WHY”. com, or call at 740-362-7478! I a man in a WWII uniform. The solemnly; unless a grain of wheat thing from another Legionnaire! Over the course of the next 18 look forward to seeing and meet- photograph was Father Clem falls on the ground and dies, it re- I hope that your experience is the months or so, I met those men in ing you along the way during our Falter, an Army Chaplain, and a mains only a single grain. But if same. One of my favorite passag- the basement of The American CENTENNIAL year! member of my Order (C.PP.S.). it dies it yields a rich harvest.” JJUDGEUDGE AADVOCATEDVOCATE HHISTORIANISTORIAN Every standing committees and their trustees, etc. must be named I am setting at ment that was held in Toledo. American duties, membership criteria, by the sponsoring organization my desk think- This was a fun day and great time Legion election, meetings, quorum (usually nominated by the ing of all the seeing all the young athletes in Organization requirements, discipline, etc. sponsoring organization cleanup I have that competition. from Finally, there are the detailed commander and confirmed by to do out in my I also attended Commander Department to operating procedures which the Executive Committee). An yard. I have had Robert Schmitt’s Homecoming. Post level needs may be contained in several election by the members of the Harold Landis a busy couple There was a good attendance who Dept. Historian Doug Whitney five types documents, such as meeting subsidiary organization could of months. As had an evening of great entertain- Judge Advocate of document minutes, resolutions, Codes of begin the selection process. you know this is new to me being ment and food. to operate. The first is, of Regulation, Standard Operating 2. All vacancies in the the Historian for the Department The last function I attended was course, the charter granted Procedures, house rules, and so subsidiary organization must of Ohio. at The American Legion National by the National American forth. be filled by the sponsoring The fi rst thing I did was attend headquarters. I attended training Legion. Second is the Articles In order to use the trademarked organization. my fi rst Department Executive on how to judge Narrative and of Incorporation filed with name and emblems of the 3. The subsidiary organization Conference (DEC). While at that yearbook/scrap books at the Na- the Ohio Secretary of State. American Legion, each must report to the sponsoring meeting past Historian Elizabeth tional level. While attending the This document states only subsidiary organization to the organization, no less frequently Kendrick-Creech, assistant His- National Association of the De- the non-profit purpose of the Department, Districts or Posts, than monthly. These reports torian Virgil Arlington did the partment Historian of the Ameri- organization, its name, location (sponsoring organization), such must include financial reports. honor judging post history books can Legion (NADHAL) meeting and the names of the original as Buckeye Boys State, SAL 4. The sponsoring organization entered in for National yearbook/ on the 16th I was appointed as incorporators. Third and fourth squadrons and ALR chapters, treasurer or finance officer scrap book competition. One NADHAL Vice President for area are the Constitution and By- must abide by the following must be a signatory on all book was sent to National and 8. This means I will be working Laws, (which may be combined mandatory rules as set forth in accounts. has been judged on October 15th with Historians from Alaska, into a single document if the the National American Legion 5. All a r ticles of incor poration, and 16th. Still waiting for the re- Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Philip- amendment procedures are Name and Emblem Use and Constitutions, or by-laws must sults. pines, Washington and Wyoming. identical). These documents Protection Guide: be approved by the sponsoring I attended and took photos for I ask myself how do I get myself provide for the officers and 1. All officers, directors, organization. the regional Baseball Tourna- into this kind of situations! October | November | December 2018 OHIO LEGION NEWS PAGE 5 VVETERANSETERANS AAFFAIRSFFAIRS & RREHABILITATIONEHABILITATION What a Veteran can do to help the Department Service Offi cers process your claims and appeals William Genochio to them through the Department of Blue Water Veterans and Agent Republic of Vietnam during the pe- how the American Legion and or GySgt, USMC (Ret) Veterans Affairs. If your County Orange Exposure riod beginning on January 9, 1962, the Department Service Offi cers DSO/ Offi ce Supervisor would like to host a PSO training Currently Blue Water veterans and ending on May 7, 1975, shall be help in obtaining benefi ts please let Cleveland VA Regional Offi ce or have Department Service Offi - are not presumed to be exposed considered to have been incurred in us know. We would like to feature Ph: 216-522-3504 cers come conduct training, please to Agent Orange while in the wa- or aggravated by such service, not- stories of our veterans; your name Email: [email protected] contact William Genochio at geno- ters off the coast of Vietnam or it’s withstanding that there is no record will not be published just your story [email protected]. Please have inland waters. Unless the ship has of evidence of such disease during please send to William Genochio at Post Service Offi cer Training a rough numbers of attendees and been identifi ed and listed by the the period of such service. [email protected]. Also, if Department Headquarters, Nov. topics for the event. VA can be located at the follow- (b) Exposure. --A veteran who, you have specifi c questions regard- 3, 2018 from 0900 till 1500. Train- ing: https://www.benefi ts.va.gov/ during active military, naval, or air ing benefi ts again feel free to send ing is provided by the American VA&R Updates compensation/claims-postservice- service, served in the territorial seas the request to the email listed above Legion Department of Ohio’s, De- This quarter the American Le- agent_orange.asp. These Blue wa- of the Republic of Vietnam during and we will try and answer your partment Service Offi cers. Train- gion DSO’s conducted (27) Deci- ter veterans must prove on a fac- the period beginning on January 9, questions. ing covers topics regarding Burial sion Review Offi cer (DRO) hear- tual basis that they were exposed 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975, Benefi ts, Special Monthly Com- ings and (52) Board of Veterans to Agent Orange to receive benefi ts shall be presumed to have been Joke pensation, Non-Service Connected Appeal (BVA) hearings. and each case is decided on a case- exposed during such service to an My high school assignment was to Pension and many other interesting DRO Hearings Scheduled: 23 by-case basis. Veterans that went herbicide agent containing dioxin ask a veteran about World War II. topics for PSO’s toolbox in assist- BVA Hearings Scheduled: 50 ashore into Vietnam or operated or 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, Since my father had served in the ing our veterans. It is paramount that you show on its inland waterways between and may be presumed to have been Philippines during the war, I chose for your scheduled hearing or call January 9, 1962 through May 7. exposed during such service to him. After a few basic questions, I Out Reach Training the American Legion DSO’s if 1975 are presumed exposed. A list any other chemical compound in very gingerly asked, “Did you ever Department Service Offi cers, you plan not to attend your hear- of these ships can again be found an herbicide agent, unless there is kill anyone?” William Genochio, Will Brown ing. This will ensure that the next through the link above. affi rmative evidence to establish Dad got quiet. Then, in a soft voice, and Eric Hall have conducted Post veteran in line can get added to the H.R.299 Blue Water Navy Viet- that the veteran was not exposed he said, “Probably. I was the cook.” Service Offi cer training at Summit docket to have their case heard. To nam Veterans Act of 2017, has to any such agent during that ser- Marian Babula, Penn Run, PA County Veterans Service Commis- request or cancel a hearing call been recently been approved by the vice H.R. 299 115th Cong. (2017- sion on September 14, 2018. The 216-522-3504 a VA Form 21-4138 House of Representatives. 2018). https://www.congress.gov/ Closing DSO’s presented classes on various Statement in Support of Claim will (a) Veteran who, during ac- bill/115th-congress/house-bill/299 As always thank you all for your topics to better assist the Post Ser- need to be fi lled out and signed by tive military, naval, or air service, service to this Great Nation, your vice Offi cers in helping to inform the veteran to withdraw a hearing. served in the territorial seas of the Veteran Spotlight selfl ess service is greatly appreci- their veterans in benefi ts available Veterans, if you have a story about ated.

GIFTS FOR YANKS PROGRAM 2018-2019 GIFT During support volunteers in all Ohio chosen gifts this December. DISTRIBUTION DATES World War II, VA Medical Centers, Outpatient We invite our American Comedian Eddie Clinics, Ohio Veterans Homes, Legion Family to participate in December 20th: Cleveland VAMC (Thursday) 9am – Noon Cantor started and veterans residing in state the GFY program by fi nancial POC: Dennis Clausing [email protected] a fundraising mental health facilities. The contributions and our joining December 20th: OVH – Sandusky (Thursday) 10am effort to provide Christmas gifts American Legion VA Voluntary us this December during our POC: Dan Brake [email protected] for American Military Personnel Services through the GFY distribution of gifts and holiday December 15th: OVH – Georgetown (Saturday) 1pm hospitalized in England because program will be distributing the wishes to our Veterans. POC: Gary Tarvin [email protected] of the War. His national project was called “Give to a Yank December 21st: Cincinnati VAMC (Friday) 4pm – 8:30pm Who Gave,” which precedes the It’s That Wonderful Time of the Year… POC: Dave Hurst [email protected] It’s the most wonderful time of the year, program now named “Gifts for With the kids jingle belling! December 25th: Chillicothe VAMC (Tuesday) 9am Yanks (GFY).” And everyone telling you be of good cheer, POC: Neil Miller [email protected] In 1952, Ohio began the It’s the most wonderful time of the year! December 25th: Dayton VAMC (Tuesday) 7:30am program collecting $8,000, It’s the hap-happiest season of all, POC: Bob Steggeman [email protected] which was used to purchase With those holiday greetings and gay happy meetings! cigarettes for veterans in Ohio When friends come to call, Please contact Jermaine Ferguson ([email protected]) Veterans Hospitals. By 1994, It’s the hap-happiest season of all! at Department HQ if you require more details! the program has grown to Source: Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2018. Web. 31 Oct. 2018.

AMERICANISM Oratorical Scholarships Now Available Through Local Posts This school year, many local Post prepared oration must be on some ernment under the Constitution. conduct the Department Contest. who advances to the next round. are reaching out to their local high aspect of the Constitution with em- This year’s assigned topics are as The Department winner will go The three fi nalists in the fi nal schools to promote The American phasis on the duties and obligations follows: Amendment 1, Amend- onto compete at the National level. round will be awarded: 1st place: Legion High School Oratorical of citizens to our government. The ment 4, Amendment 13, Amend- National contest will take place on $18,000; 2nd place: $16,000; 3rd Scholarship Program. The Ora- prepared oration must be the origi- ment 21. April 5th – 7th, 2019 in Indianapo- place: $14,000. torical Scholarship Program is a nal effort of the contestant and must High School students will fi rst lis, Indiana. We strongly encourage every “Constitutional Speech Contest” not take up less than eight minutes compete at their Post and/or The Department of Ohio presents Post, County, and District to be aimed at developing a deeper or more than 10 minutes for deliv- County, then they will advance to $1,000 scholarship to the second- an active participant in this years’ knowledge and appreciation of the ery. The contestant will randomly their District competition. Each place awardee and $2,000 schol- Oratorical program. Reach out Constitution of the United States draw an assigned topic the day of District must submit their winner arship to the fi rst-place awardee. to your children, grandchildren, among our high school students. the competition. The purpose of the to Department of Ohio by Febru- Each department winner who is nieces and nephews to offer them One-hundred percent American- assigned topic is to test the speak- ary 25th, 2019. The Department of certifi ed into and participates in the the opportunity to learn more ism is our goal. er’s knowledge of the subject, the Ohio competition will take place fi rst round of the national contest about our Constitution, become an Oratorical contest is a combina- extent of his or her research, and on March 10, 2019. We welcome will receive a $1,500 scholarship. experienced public speaker, and a tion of the prepared oration and the ability to discuss the topic as re- Legionnaires to sign up with De- National contest offers an addition- chance to earn a scholarship they assigned topic discourse. The lated to the basic principles of gov- partment of Ohio Staff to help al $1500 scholarship to everyone can use to continue their education. PAGE 6 OHIO LEGION NEWS October | November | December 2018 AMERICANISM Department In Search of Award Candidates Each year, at the Department Legion Auxiliary Unit, or Sons Child Welfare Worker of the ognized by the Ohio Department • Enhance the Lives of Disabled Convention we highlight individu- of the American Legion Squad- Year Award of Education. Educators must be Persons Award als throughout Ohio who have ron – OR – be a registered, ac- The Department of Ohio Child nominated by a local American • Michael Guty Homeless impacted their local communities tive member of a chartered Boy Welfare Committee created the Legion Post and be endorsed by Veterans Outreach Award with their life of service to com- Scout Troop, Varsity Scout Team, Child Welfare Worker of the Year the superintendent and principal Department winners are submit- munity. Most of these individuals or Venturing Crew, and the son or Award to recognize those front line through letters of recommenda- ted to the Veterans Employment do not see themselves as heroes but grandson of a Legionnaire, Sons of civilian warriors who work tire- tions. The Department Educator of and Education Commission in they truly are. While not everyone the American Legion or Auxiliary lessly on behalf of children every the Year Award will be presented Washington, DC. To be nominat- can be recognized at our Depart- Member – AND – be an active day. The successes of those who at the Department Convention. ed for the 2018 awards the nomi- ment Convention, each District, member of his religious institution have received this award are the nation must be in by January 15, County, and Post has the unique and must have received the appro- youth who emerge as productive THE NATIONAL VETERANS 2019. opportunity to recognize their lo- priate Boy Scout religious emblem, tax paying citizens from all walks EMPLOYMENT & EDUCATION cal heroes. Presenting “Of the Year have demonstrated practical citi- of life that may be underserved and COMMISSION AWARDS PUBLIC SERVICE OF THE Awards” is also an opportunity to zenship in church, school, Scout- at-risk of basic needs of shelter and The fi rst American Legion Na- YEAR AWARDS engage with your local communi- ing, and community, have reached food. These children may suffer tional Veterans Employment & The Law & Order Committee ties and promote the four pillars of his 15th birthday and be enrolled from poverty and broken homes Education Commission Award issues awards to a deserving indi- the American Legion. We invite in high school at the time of selec- fi lled with abusive or dysfunctional was established in 1947, and rec- vidual in each category. Each De- you all to submit your nominations tion. Department of Ohio Eagle families that rely upon care and ognized individuals across the partment winner will be honored through your local Post, County, Scout of the Year Awardee will be resources distributed, or admin- country who has established out- at the Department Convention. and District leadership. submitted to compete on the na- istered, by the selfl ess this award standing records in the employ- Law Offi cer of the Year is tional level. The American Legion recognizes. The Department Child ment and retention of workers awarded to any professionally paid WHAT ARE THE annually honors the Eagle Scout of Welfare Worker of the Year Award with disabilities. Since that time, police, sheriff, or highway patrol “OF THE YEAR AWARDS?” the Year at the national convention. will be presented at the Depart- categories were added to the cur- offi cer. The winner of the competition re- ment Convention. rent nine awards programs: Firefi ghter of the Year is Eagle Scout of the Year Award ceives a $10,000 scholarship, and • Employer of Veterans Award awarded to any professional paid Nominees must be a registered, the three runners-up are each Educator of the Year Award (Categories: small, medium, large) fi refi ghter, volunteer fi refi ghter, active member of a Boy Scout awarded $2,500 scholarships. De- The Department Americanism • Employment Service Award paramedic, EMT, EMS. Troop, Varsity Scout Team, or partment Eagle Scout of the Year committee will select an educator (Categories: DVOP, LVER, Local Civilian Life Saver of the Year Venturing Crew chartered to an will be honored at the Department in any grade from K-12 in any pub- Offi ce) is awarded to any nonpaid or pro- American Legion Post, American Convention. lic, private, or parochial school, or • Employer of Older fessional person who has saved a academy in the State of Ohio rec- Workers Award life.

CHILDREN & YOUTH Let’s Talk Scholarships: Department Off ering Six Scholarships Did you know that American completed application resident of Licking County student (s). Department of Ohio no later than Legion member or a Veteran can along with all required who served as the State Please be sure to inform Monday, April 15th, 2019. apply for a Department of Ohio documentation Director of Veteran’s Affairs your family of the scholarship The Department of Ohio and Scholarship? • If a high school senior, be and Rehabilitation for the opportunities they may qualify The Scholarship Screening The American Legion Depart- attending college, university, Ohio American Legion State for. Download our scholarship Committee thanks each Post, ment of Ohio Scholarship was or trade school in the fall Headquarters for forty (40) years. application at www.ohiolegion. Squadron, and every individual established in 1971 to assist de- semester immediately This scholarship is awarded com. If you have any questions who contributes to The American serving high school students and following high school annually to one (1) selected high during the application process, Legion Department of Ohio veterans attending institutions graduation. school student, including home please contact us at legion@ Scholarship Program – you all of higher learning with the ever- • A College admission letter or schooled and online students, or ohiolegion.com or you may help impact the lives of many increasing costs of higher educa- a statement from University, veteran residing in and attending give us a call at 740-362-7478. students throughout past years tion. The Department of Ohio of- College, or Trade School high school in Delaware, Knox, Applications are due to The and for years to come. fers six different scholarships for showing enrollment. Licking, Madison, Marion, Veterans and their children. To Morrow or Union counties. be eligible for a scholarship one The Scholarship Screening The American Legion/ must be: Committee shall choose no award Military Award is awarded Child Welfare a. Legionnaire in good based on sex, age, race, creed, or annually to selected applicant Greetings Fellow Legionnaires, There will also be a presenta- standing OR national origin. The committee who is a current American Great News! The Child Wel- tion hosted by the Children’s b. A direct descendant of does not see the names or personal Legion member in good standing, fare committee has received Organ Transplant Associa- a Legionnaire in good information of any applicant. or an Active Duty member, or a their new pins which are now tion. This presentation will be standing OR The Durward I. Bernhard Veteran. available for purchase. Please open to ALL Legion, Auxil- c. A direct descendant of a Award is in honor of a lifelong High School Award is awarded email me directly at: tripleale- iary, and SAL members. Pins deceased Legionnaire in resident of Belmont County who annually to selected to high [email protected], if you would will be available for purchase good standing at the time of at the time of his passing, through school seniors, including home like to support the committee by at the Child Welfare table dur- passing. his estate, provided funds to The schooled and online students who purchasing one. A huge thank ing the Mid-Winter Conference. d. If not a Legionnaire, must American Legion Department of reside and attend school within you to all whom have already Feel free to contact me for be a military veteran Ohio with the stipulation these the state of Ohio. purchased a Child Welfare Pin. additional information or if eligible for Legion funds be used to directly benefi t The Surviving Spouse or Moving forward, the Child you have any additional ques- membership. the higher educational pursuits of Child Award is awarded to the Welfare Committee will soon tions or concerns. Looking for- PLUS Belmont County high school stu- surviving spouse or child of a meet at the Department Mid- ward to seeing you all at the • Have a GPA of 3.5 or higher dents, including home schooled deceased U.S. service member Winter Conference, to choose 2019 Mid-Winter Conference. (Sealed Transcripts) AND or online students, or veterans re- who died on active duty or from this year’s Child Welfare Work- We appreciate your service a. Have an ACT of 25 or siding in Belmont County. injuries received on active duty. er of the year. Looking forward and support. Happy Holidays! higher The Donald L. Lanthorn The College Student Award to selecting a worthy candidate. – Albert “Andy” Atkins • Provide an accurately Award is in honor of a lifelong is awarded annually to a college October | November | December 2018 OHIO LEGION NEWS PAGE 7

2019-2020 Department Candidates

Bradley A. Teis David E. Cobb

Candidate for Candidate for Department 2nd Vice Commander Department 2nd Vice Commander

Department of Ohio District 10 Interim Adjutant, Membership David E. Cobb was born and raised in others. Including his wife Pebble Cobb, and Canton Post 44 proudly presents Chairmen, 2nd Vice, 1st Vice Akron, Ohio, although he currently re- a past Auxiliary Unit President and his Bradley A. Teis as a candidate • 100% Post Commander: sides in Wadsworth, Ohio with his wife daughters Jackie and Sabrina. They both for Department of Ohio 2nd Vice 2017 & 2018 of 35-years Pebble Cobb. Together they have served as District and Department Commander. Brad earned his • Department Commander’s Award have 4 grown children also dedicated to Honorary Junior Presidents in The Ameri- eligibility for The American Legion 2018 The American Legion Family; David Jr., can Legion Auxiliary, plus both hitting by serving in the Navy and the Army • Special Olympics Volunteer, Rhonda, Jacquline, and Sabrina. He re- the National level as Honorary National during the Vietnam Era. He later Squadron 44 Member, Post Honor tired in 2015, from the Carlisle Corpora- Junior Central Division Vice Presidents, tion as a lead trainer. He spends his time including his daughter Sabrina becom- was a member of the Army National Guard sharing his support of our veterans with ing the fi rst and only Honorary National Guard for 8 years. Brad retired his 12 grandchildren. Junior President from the Department of from the Hoover Company after 33 District Positions and David Cobb gained his eligibility in The Ohio. years with 20 years in management Accomplishments American Legion through his active duty David Cobb’s devotion to The Ameri- overseeing multi-million dollar • 2018-2019 District 10 Commander in the United States Marine Corp from can Legion Family runs deep. He was budgets and numerous employees. • 2nd Vice, 1st Vice (100% Quota May 1969 to June 1972. He served with raised by a dedicated Legion Family. He currently owns and operates Bald District) the 2nd Bn. 8th Marines Bravo Company He served his Country with honor and Eagle Properties LLC in Canton, OH. • 2018 Department Adjutant’s Award 2nd Marine Division, Aboard the USS in honor of his family, so will the future Brad believes that We Can Grow Winner & Big 1 Pin Winner Austin and the USS Fort Snelling in the generations to come for all Veterans and OH-IO and get back to a position • 2017 & 2018 National Race to the Mediterranean. Upon returning home he service personnel. of strength. His can-do attitude, Top Winner District Offi cer was stationed at Camp Pendleton, Cali- THIS IS WHY WE THE MEMBERS knowledge of the American Legion, • District Special Olympics Chair fornia with Brovo Company 1st Bn. 1st OF THE AMERICAN LEGION 14th and his business acumen will be a • District DMS/888 Chair Marine Division and during his tour in DISTRICT DEPARTMENT OF OHIO tremendous asset to the Department Vietnam in 197. After being separated in ENDORSE AND SUPPORT AND ASK of Ohio American Legion. Community Positions and 1972, David Cobb joined the USMCR in FOR YOUR VOTE AND ENDORS- Brad is also endorsed by Past Accomplishments 1973 until 1977. Serving with Echo Com- MENT OF DAVID E. COBB SR. FOR Department Commanders David • Greater Canton Veterans Council pany in Akron, Ohio. He also served with THE HIGH OFFICE OF 2nd VICE Hilliard, Jerry Wilson, Ron Hartman, • Homes for Heroes Board Member the OARNG from 1979 to 1981 with the COMMANDER DEPARTMENT OF Darryl Bishop, Robert Ray, Robert • VA Volunteer 7th Air Cav. at Akron Canton Airport. OHIO FOR 2019 -2020. Klostermeier, and Ron Chapman. • Aultman-Woodlawn Compassionate David Cobb has been a member of Eligibility Care Final Honors Team Co-Founder The American Legion for 49 years. His home Post is Garfi eld Memorial Post • USMC: 1969-1972 Post Positions/Accomplishments • USMCR: 1973 -1977 • Current Post 44 Commander: 4 Yrs. Other Veteran Groups 566 in Akron, Ohio. David has served his Post in many capacities. He became • USANG: 1979-1981 • Post Awarded PUFL Membership • VFW Post 3747 • Vietnam: 1971 • Interim Finance Offi c e r , • Amvets Post 124 Post Commander in 1976 -1977 and he is currently serving as post Historian and • Legion Membership: 49 Yrs. Trustee. He has served not only his Post, (Joined 1970) he has served his County, becoming Sum- • S.A.L. Membership: 58 Yrs. mit County Council Commander in 1979 (Joined 1961) -1980. He served his District, becoming • 40/8 Membership: 30 Yrs. District Commander in 1999 – 2000. Da- (Joined 1998) vid has been on a number of Committees. Committees From Post, County, District and Depart- • Dept. Americanism ment levels. Department Americanism, • POW-MIA Department Credentials, Department • Dept. Credentials Convention Corporation, Department • Dept. Convention Corp. POW/MIA, Department S.A.L. Advi- • Dept. S.A.L. Advisor sory Committee and many more. • Spec. Olympics David’s passion runs throughout the • Gift for Yanks Legion Family with 58-years of mem- • Honor/Color Guard Membership bership in the S.A.L., serving as Sqd. • DMS/888 Commander and District Commander. • Post 566 Commander: 1976-1977, He is serving the S.A.L. now as Sqd. 1st Currently Historian/Trusty Vice Cmd. And The 14th District Adj. / • Summit County Commander: Finance Offi cer and District Legion Ad- 1979-1980 visor. • 14th District Commander: David also participates serving the 40/8 1999-2000, Currently S.A.L. as Grand Directeur POW/MIA. He is Advisor/Finance Comm. also a Life Member of VFW post 1066 in • 40/8: 2018-2019, Currently Grand Barberton, Ohio. Directeur POW/MIA David Cobb credentials no doubt • VFW Life Member from 1977 proves his dedication and commitment to Endorsements The American Legion Family’s purpose. • Post 566, Summit and Portage Though his passion is what he passes to County Councils, 14th District PAGE 8 OHIO LEGION NEWS October | November | December 2018

OHIO LEGION NEWS 2018 Willard Beam Memorial Trap Shoot

5 MAN WINNER 5 MAN RUNNER UP 2 MAN WINNER PARENT/CHILD TEAM WINNER

Post 503 (Score 427): Pat Rinehart, Randy Post 97 (Score 414): Darin Beam, Colton Beam, Post 260 (Score 174): Post 405 (Score 178): Fidler, BJ Stumbo, Joe Miller, Chuck Huston Dale Beam, Dale Beam Jr., Chase Beam John Fritz, Adam Fritz Mark Holmer, Zach Holmer

HUSBAND/WIFE WINNER HIGH OVERALL WINNER HIGH CHILD WINNER HIGH VETERAN (65-70) WINNER

Post 97 (Score 145): Mike McKinney (Score 95) William Noice (Score 76) Paul Morthey (Score 91) Dale Beam, Diana Beam

HIGH 18-20 YARD WINNER HIGH 21-23 YARD WINNER HIGH 24-27 YARD WINNER HIGH HANDICAP WINNER

Kevin Noice (Score 45) John Fritz (Score 46) Adam Fritz (Score 45) TJ Crager (Score 46)

HIGH SENIOR VETRAN WINNER HIGH 16 YARD WINNER HIGH OVERALL HIGH 16 YARD NON-LEGION WINNER NON-LEGION WINNER

Roy Terry (Score 75) Mark Holmer (Score 49) Bruce Gilliam (Score 97) Collin Miller (Score 49)

HIGH LADY WINNER: Barbra Ball (Score 77) - Photo Unavailable SPECIAL CENTENNIAL SECTION • 100 YEARS OF OHIO LEGION HISTORY hio “For“F GGodd & Country” LEGION NEWS OHIO’S PAST NATIONAL COMMANDERS Frederic W. Galbraith Jr. Milo Warner Cincinnati, Ohio Toledo, Ohio National Commander: 1920-1921 National Commander: 1940-1941 Died: June 9, 1921 Died: January 4, 1968 Several notable “Firsts,” some signifi cant, conventions one tragic, mark the life of Frederick W. Gal- which solidifi ed Milo J. Warner, Toledo, was one of the tional Guard and braith Jr., Department Commander of the the American Founders of the Ohio Department of the Amer- later with the Ohio American Legion in 1919-1920. Legion as an or- ican Legion in 1919. Milo Warner served as regular Army, Born in 1874 in Watertown Arsenal, Mas- ganization. the 6th State Commander of the Ohio Ameri- where he saw sachusetts, Galbraith began his fi rst career by Galbraith was can Legion, serving in 1924-1925. action in France going to sea as a member of the crew of the an organizer of After leaving the offi ce of State Command- in World War I fi rst steel schooner to clear an American sea the Ohio Ameri- er, Milo Warner went on to hold a number of with an artillery port and sail around the Hom to Japan. can Legion where he achieved another nota- chairmanships and offi ces within the national battery. By age 24, Galbraith had made many such ble “fi rst” by being the fi rst State Commander ranks of the American Legion. While fi ghting in World War I, Milo Warner journeys and was a Ship’s Master. In 1896, of the Ohio American Legion; 1919- 1920. In 1940, Milo Warner was elected National was severely wounded, eventually receiving a Galbraith left the sea to enter the business world, Colonel Frederick Galbraith Jr.’s achieve- Commander of the American Legion, one of Medical Discharge with Disability in 1919 for working in the tobacco industry. Galbraith was ments in the creation of the American Legion only 5 Legionnaires from the Department of wounds received. Following his military ser- Treasurer of the Universal Tobacco Company were such that he was elected as the 2nd Na- Ohio to hold this position in the history of the vice, Milo Warner returned to his home town in New York, and organized the Queen City tional Commander of the American Legion at American Legion organization. Milo Warner of Toledo where he resumed a practice of law. Tobacco Company in Cincinnati, Ohio, his ad- the national convention held in Cleveland. served as National Commander of the Ameri- For the remainder of his life, Milo Warner opted home state. This accomplishment would lead to the can Legion in 1940-1941. remained active in many community, civic, Galbraith joined the Ohio Infantry in World “fi rst” tragic event in the American Legion. Warner was a graduate of Ohio State Univer- and legal organizations within the Toledo War I, serving in Europe until the conclusion As National Commander of the American sity where he obtained a B.A. in Law in 1916. area. of the war, achieving the rank of Colonel. Legion, while on Legion business in India- A dedicated military man, Milo Warner National Commander and Department Com- Frederick Galbraith attended the fi rst meet- napolis, Indiana, site of the American Legion served with the 1st Ohio Cavalry, Ohio Na- mander Milo J. Warner passed away in 1968. ings held in Paris, France where veterans National Headquarters, Frederick Galbraith of World War I created the foundation and Jr. was killed in an automobile accident June framework for the organization which would 9, 1921. The death of Frederick Galbraith Jr. be called the American Legion. marks the “fi rst” and only time in the history Roger A. Munson Returning to the United States, Frederick of the American Legion that a National Com- Mentor, Ohio Galbraith participated in the “fi rst” stateside mander has died while in offi ce. National Commander: 1992-1993 Died: April 19, 2000

Roger A. Munson, Mentor, served as De- from the state James M. Wagonseller partment Commander of the Ohio American of Ohio to hold Lancaster, Ohio Legion in 1968-1969. this position in National Commander: 1974-1975 A veteran of World War II, Roger Munson the history of Died: May 26, 2001 served with the United States Navy. the American James M. Wagonseller, Lancaster, served as American Legion Roger Munson attended the Illinois Institute Legion organi- Department Commander of the Ohio Ameri- organization. of Technology, Baldwin-Wallace college, and zation. can Legion in 1954-1955. In 1974, James graduated with a Bachelors degree in Electri- Roger Munson has long been active in com- A veteran of World War II, James Wagon- Wagonseller was cal Engineering from Case Institute of Tech- munity affairs. He is a Past President of the seller served 5 years with the Army Air Force, elected to the offi ce nology. He is a member of Sigma Alpha Ep- Cleveland Heights Fire Pension Board and with most of this time being served as a ball of National Com- silon and Pi Delta Epsilon fraternities. has held many offi ces in the First Covenant turret gunner with the 98th Bomb Group in mander of the American Legion, becoming one Following his service as State Commander Church of Cleveland. Europe. James Wagonseller fl ew “50 missions of only 5 Legionnaires from the state of Ohio to of the Ohio American Legion, Roger Munson Roger Munson led the efforts to have a over Central Europe and France in World War hold this position in the history of the American went on to hold a number of key positions and health clinic built for Camp Cheerful, a camp II, and later served as a Gunnery Instructor. Legion organization. chairmanships within the national American for crippled children·in Strongsville, Ohio. Following his service as State Commander James Wagonseller has long been active in Legion organization. National Commander and Department of the Ohio American Legion, James W agon- the community affairs of his home town of In 1992, Roger Munson was elected to the of- Commander Roger Munson was self em- seller went on to hold a number of key posi- Lancaster. In 1949, James Wagonseller was fi ce of National Commander of the American ployed as the owner of R.A. Munson & As- tions and chairmanships within the national chosen as the Lancaster “Man of the year.” Legion, becoming one of only 5 Legionnaires sociates, building supply distributors.

land from 1907-1913. Commander of the Ohio American Legion, John R. McQuigg John McQuigg began his military career serving in 1920-21. Following his tenure with Cleveland, Ohio at Wooster University, then moved into the National Commander: 1925-1926 the State organization, John McQuigg served Ohio National Guard, rising from enlisted in a variety of positions within the National Died: October 26, 1928 man to Captain. John McQuigg served dur- American Legion Headquarters. Within the ranks of those who have served John McQuigg was ing the Spanish-American War. Colonel John In 1925, General John R. McQuigg was the Ohio American Legion, General John R. a partner in the Cleve- McQuigg saw action in World War I, later re- elected National Commander of the American McQuigg, stands out as a true notable. land law fi rm of Riley turning to the U.S. where he was promoted to Legion, becoming the FIRST Ohio born Le- Born in Wayne County, Ohio in 1865, John and McQuigg. He was Brigadier General, Ohio National Guard, com- gionnaire to hold this offi ce and one of only McQuigg dedicated himself to community President of Winder- manding the 73rd Infantry Brigade, 3 7th Divi- 5 Ohio Legionnaires to hold the offi ce of Na- service and the nation’s defense. mere Savings and Loan sion. Upon his arrival from France at the end of tional Commander in the history of the Ameri- John McQuigg was a graduate of Wooster in Cleveland, Vice World War I, John McQuigg quickly involved can Legion. University, attended Cornell University, and President of the American Realty Company, and a himself in the fl e”dgling organization known as National Commander and Department Com- the National Law School in Washington Director in various Cleveland corporations. the American Legion. mander John R. McQuigg passed away in D.C. John McQuigg served as Mayor of East Cleve- John McQuigg was elected the 2nd State 1928. PAGE 10 SPECIAL CENTENNIAL SECTION 100 YEARS OF OHIO HISTORY HISTORY OF OHIO LEGION NEWS As we celebrate our 100th year, take a brief trip down memory lane of the Ohio Legion News and remember those moments that make The American Legion great.

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Official Publication of The American Legion, Department of Ohio VOLUME 84, NO. 3 July | August | September 2018 2018 Centennial Department Convention The 2018 Centennial Conven- Charities Inc., hosted a success- forward to seeing you all next tion for the American Legion De- ful Bingo School Training session, year, at the 101st Department partment of Ohio was held at the and Legionnaires enjoyed time Convention. The 2019 Depart- Hyatt Regency Columbus in Co- with their comrades by attending ment of Ohio Convention will be lumbus, OH. From June 28th to The Columbus Clippers baseball held in Toledo, OH. Thank you all the 1st of July 2018, Legionnaires game at Huntington Park, and the for your time and your service. from around the state gathered to Patriotic Pops with the Columbus FHOHEUDWHWKH/HJLRQ·VWK\HDU Symphony. anniversary, and to handle the of- The American Legion Depart- ÀFLDO EXVLQHVV RI WKH $PHULFDQ ment of Ohio would like to thank Legion Department of Ohio. This Legionnaires who attended, in ad- \HDU·VFRQYHQWLRQIHDWXUHGD&HQ dition to the guest speakers whom tennial Street Sign dedication, the so graciously dedicated their time. HOHFWLRQRIWKHVWDWHRUJDQL]DWLRQ·V A special thank you to Past De- ÀUVWIHPDOHQG9LFH&RPPDQGHU partment Commander Stanley Jean Wilson (4), the induction of Pleasant, for his service and for Department Commander Robert his tenure during the 2017-2018 E. Schmitt, a variety of resolu- membership year. We hope that tions and many Department/Post everyone enjoyed and we look awards. PAGE 1012 SPECIAL CENTENNIAL SECTION 100 YEARS OF OHIO HISTORY THE HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN LEGION The American Legion was tion was to God and Country. In The American Legion received revised to open membership nam War, Lebanon and Grenada, born at a caucus of the Ameri- the minds of those veterans of the its name. The honor of nam- in the Legion to veterans who Panama, and the Persian Gulf.) can Expeditionary Force (A.E.F) A.E.F. were a number of lofty ing the new organization went served honorably in the armed Taken from “The American in Paris, France. This caucus ideals, uppermost among them: to Maurice K. Gordon, then a forces of the United States in Legion Extension Institute: His- was the result of a proposal by 1. Creation of a fraternity based Major in the 36th Division and WWII, The Korean War, the Viet- tory & Organization” booklet. Lt. Col. Theodore Roosevelt upon the fi rm comradeship born later a Judge in Kentucky. A Jr. to a group of representatives of wartime service and dedicated controversy had developed con- of A.E.F. divisions and service to fair and equitable treatment cerning the name, and it was units. Roosevelt’s vision resulted for all veterans, particularly the Gordon who made the success- in the founding Paris caucus of disabled, and the widows and ful motion to label the fl edgling March 17-19, 1919, and subse- orphans whose loved ones paid group “The American Legion.” quent organizational caucus held the ultimate price for freedom; Even though The American Le- May 8-10, 1919, in St. Louis, 2. Maintaining national se- gion was formed overseas, orga- MO. His unwavering service curity for America, includ- nizers realized members of the during these vital times won ing a universal military train- armed services had no choice him the affectionate title, “Fa- ing program for the prevention whether they served in the United ther of The American Legion.” of future world confl icts; and States or overseas. Accordingly, As the weary, homesick del- 3. Promotion of patriotism and it was decided that membership egates assembled for that fi rst the combating of materialistic in The American Legion should Paris caucus, they brought with and totalitarian ideologies that be open to all who served honor- them the raw materials with recognize neither the honor nor ably in the armed forces in World which to build an association of the integrity of the individual. War I. (Eligibility requirements Paris Caucus (photo from website www. Legion.org.), “A Force is Born” veterans whose primary devo- It was at this Paris caucus that for membership have since been by Mark Seavey, October 2018. 2018 OHIO LEGION STAFF

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REMEMBERING 9/11 POST 681 HOSTS YOUTH BANQUET

Memorial Post 614 Legionnaires attending 9/11 remembrance (Right) Post 681 in West Chester held a Youth ceremony at The First Responders Park in Hilliard, Ohio Programs banquet on Aug 20th to honor the Back Row: Chuck Buck, Barb Cash, Post Adjutant Jerry Oratorical participants, A&G winners and Vance, and Post Commander Tom Rowe. Front Row: Tom Boys and Girls State attendees that Post Householder, Wally Cash (WWII VETERAN), Bill Cowell, 681 sponsored. Pictured with the students Dick Capuano, and Kevin McGee. are Jerry Nelson, Service Offi cer and Past Commander Mark Riesenberg. Photo courtesy of Lou Spinazolloa. (Left) County Oratorical winner, ALA Buckeye Girls State and ALA Girls Nation delegate Amitoj Kaur receives a certifi cate from Post 681 Service offi cer Jerry Nelson and Past Commander Mark Riesenberg at AUXILIARY CONFERENCE Post 681 annual Youth Program Banquet on August 20th, 2018. The banquet is held to honor students who have distinguished themselves by participating in the Oratorical Contest, A&G test and\or attending Boys\Girls State. Picture Courtesy of Lou Spinazolla.

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Commander attended District Auxiliary conference at post 78. Left to right: District Commander, Department President, District President and Unit 78 President.

STATE CONVENTION 2018 Buckeye Heros Hunt sponsored by District and Post 371

POST 214 PARADE 70-YEAR RECOGNITION Jim Lefferson a WWll Navy Veteran receives a certifi cate and thank you from Post 288 Commander Eric Hurdle at a recent Post meeting. Mr. Lefferson served on the USS INDIANA as a gunners mate during the war and earned 7 battle stars during his service Great to see these Vets of Wadsworth Post 170 at the 100th on the Indiana. The certifi cate Annual Department of Ohio State Convention June 2018 held acknowledges his 70 years of at Hyatt Regency Columbus - thank you for representing service to the American Legion Wadsworth known as “the golfers in bowling shirts” from and was signed by National Palmer Roberts Post 214 color guard Sons and left to right Joe Chenevey, Kenny Baker, Joe Rodgers and Commander Denise Rohan and Auxiliary marched in the Last Stop Willoughby parade Ron Samic - good seeing you guys! Photo Courtesy of Mrs. National Adjutant Daniel Wheeler through Downtown Willoughby on August 19, 2018. Dayna Beyer, 5th District Historian as well as Commander Hurdle.

70-YEAR RECOGNITION POST 290 STREET FAIR It’s Columbiana On Sept 20th, John Plank was awarded a certifi cate Post 290’s annual for being a member of the American Legion Post street fair and Jim #426 for 70 years. He served in the Navy during Williamson and Dee WWII and arrived at Okinawa shortly after the Battle Myers are having a of Okinawa. He remained there during the horrible good time selling typhoon, and during the stressful time leading up tickets at the post to America bombing Japan. He returned home in ticket trailer. The 1947 and joined the Legion in 1948. He worked at street fair is one of the local grain mill in West Liberty from 1947 until the post main fund the mid 1990’s. He is well known in our town for raising events of being a hard-working, dedicated, proud American the year. with unwavering integrity and love for his family. PAGE 14 OHIO LEGION NEWS October | November | December 2018

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6TH DIST. NEW MEMBERS 13TH DIST. ATTEND EVENT TO DRAW NEW MEMBERS

6th District Commander Roy Terry (left) and Past Department (Left to Right) (1) Members of the 13th District are photgraphed with members of the Navy Blue Angels team. (2) Commander Commander Ron “Chappy” Chapman (right) signing up a new John Murphy along with 1st Vice Joe Ruland and Historian James Lockyer attended the National Air Show in Cleveland member at the 100th National Convention. There’s always an Labor Day weekend. They were there to discuss the Legion with the goal of signing on new members. (3) A kids coloring opportunity to recruit. contest was held and the pictures were distributed at the local VA Hospital.

POST 29 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS POST 29 INTRODUCES NEW EXECUTIVE TEAM George Bradley (left) Zanesville American Legion Post Command- er passing the meet- ing gavel to incoming Post Commander Larry Wheeler and his Execu- tive Council during the Post’s Offi cer and Exec- utive Council initiation ceremony on June 4.

The Zanesville American Legion on August 7 awarded scholarships to several area college students. A total of $17,000 will be awarded. Back row (L to R): Jade Printz, Zane State College; Alyssa Weaver, St. Bonaventure University; Liam Benson, Ohio Christian University; Sydney POST 91 HONORS 100TH ANNIVERSARY James, Ohio University Zanesville; Kaleb Long, University of Akron; Bryce Goss, Ohio State University. Front row (L to R): Kristen Delong, West Liberty University; Bailey Price, Ohio State University; Madeline Spiker, Ohio Northern University; Catherine Monroe, University of Mount Union; Stephanie Monroe, Marietta College; Madison Coffey, Ohio State University Newark. Not pictured: Garrett Bradley, Kent State; Luke Kinney, Ohio University, Athens; Tristen Head, Muskingum University; Faith Denny, Ohio State University; Lydia Guthridge, Savannah College of Art & Design.

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(Center Photo) September 27th marked the 100 anniversary of Lt Baesel death. He was killed in action September 27, 1918 during the second day of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Upon learning that a squad leader of a platoon was severely wounded while attempting to capture a machine gun nest, Lt. Baesel requested permission to rescue the wounded corporal . Lt. Baesel reached the wounded man and placing him on his shoulder. Both were killed instantly by enemy fi re. The new American Legion Post in Berea was named in his honor on July 4, 1919. The Congressional Medal of Honor was awarded to his The Bluffton American Legion post 382 held Award Ceremonies August 13, widow on December 23, 1922. His remains were returned to the U.S. and interened in Berea April 11, 1926. 2018. The Bluffton American Legion would like to Thank the Ohio American (Left Photo) Ohio National Guard presented the Colors. Albert E Baesel coffi n fl ag is raised on the fl ag Legion Department Commander Robert E. Schmidt for attending the pole and then lowered to half mast during the ceremony. (Right Photo) American Legion Post 91 Color Ceremonies. Chairmen Fred Arnold and Sam Reineke would like to thank all Guard fi ring the fi nal salute. The plague that is part of the clock tower in downtown Berea. the Sponsors and Golfers for their generous donations for our 9th Annual Charitable Golf Scramble. Without these folks we would not be able to support the organizations listed below. This year we were able to give over $8500 in 75-YEAR donations to 18 different non-profi t Organizations. They are as follows: Allen County Abilities Baseball League, American Legion National Emergency Fund, RECOGNITION American Legion Operation Comfort Warriors, Auglaize Township Historical Society, Bluffton Boy Scout Troop 256, Bluffton Diamond Sports, Bluffton FROM POST 441 Family Recreation (BFR), Bluffton Food Pantry, Bluffton Girl Scouts, Bluffton Scrap Artist Club (Veterans quilted throws), Challenged Champions Equestrian John Schutzberg, a 75-year member of Lybarger- Center (Ottawa, OH), Honor Flight of Findlay, Ohio, Lafayette Jackson Grimm American Legion Post 441, Tontogany, OH Historical Society (Monument Fund), Ohio American Legion Scholarship Fund, receives his 75-year membership card from Post Ohio Department “Gifts for Yanks” program, Urbana/Champaign Aviation Commander Dick Conrad. Museum,Veterans Food Pantry NW Ohio//Blue Star Mothers October | November | December 2018 OHIO LEGION NEWS PAGE 15

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POST 236 CELEBRATES POST 14 GOLF OUTING POST 115 WELCOME BUCKEYE BOYS

Newton Falls American Legion Post 236 U. S. Navy veterans The Seventh District Luther Giffi n Post #14 from celebrated the U. S. Navy’s 243rd birthday at the post Bain Bridge, OH participated in the 53rd Annual 6th District Commander Roy Terry (center) was on hand meeting held Monday Oct. 8, 2018. Pictured (L-R) front row: Department of Ohio American Legion Golf Outing. to welcome Post 115 Buckeye Boys State delegates and Russ Mason, Bud Becker, Donna Ball. Back row: Gary Reul, Pictured (Left to right) Denver Countryman - Harold their parents to the October Post meeting and to hear Joe Ball, Joe Nicolino, Richard Nelson and Darryl Brown. Stevens, Butch Yoakum, Jean L. Wilson, Department about each student’s experiences. Pictured far left: Bill 2nd Vice Commander, and Gerald Stevens, Team Kanode, Boys State Coordinator for Post 115; far right, Captain. Ric Ray, Post 115 Commander. POST 284 DONATION FUNDRAISER SUCCESS CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP AWARDED

Bob Rowan, historian of Charles E. Arnold Post Coldwater American Legion Commander, Ralph Pottkotter, 284 Bryan, presented a check for $5,000.00 to recently presented a $1000 check to Karen Perts, Director Seven Members received their Continuous Membership the Williams County Veterans Memorial during of Volunteers at Mercer Health. Chicken dinners were sold Certifi cates at the August 6th Meeting of the New Riegel the September 12th Trustees meeting. Acception by the Mercer Health Volunteers and prepared by Coldwater American Legion Post 354. (Left to Right) Eugene the check is Bob Walkup, Commander of Agnew- American Legion members in order to raise funds to Gosche-50 Years, Francis Lucius- 60 Years, Bob Shinabarger Post 307 Pioneer and President of the support the efforts of both of these organizations. Thanks Clouse-50 Years, Don Kin-50 Years, Fred Schalk-50 Years, Williams County Veterans Memorial Corp. to everyone who purchased tickets. Joe Frankhart-50 Years and Don Piper-50 Years.

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INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS MILITARY SIGNING AT ZANESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Zanesville High School recently had a Military Signing Day to recognize seniors who have committed to military service following graduation. Representatives from the Veterans Appreciation Group, Zanesville American Legion and Recruiters from the Marine Corps and Army National Guard also participated in the service to thank the seniors for their commitment. Left to right: Veterans Appreciation Group members Ron Mautz and Tim Arnold shown with Zanesville High School seniors Michael Myers (Navy), Cameron Metcalf (Marines), Bryce Bird (Marines), Ryan Hammersly (Marines), Mayson Hutzel (Army National Guard), Zanesville The Trumbull County Council of The American Legion American Legion members, Larry Wheeler and Mike Watts. Not pictured Shianne Johnson (Army National Guard). Installed new offi cers on Sept. 13, 2018. The new offi cers were sworn in at the William McKinley American Legion Post 106. The new offi cers pictured left to right: Commander The American Legion was represented Rocco Bowell, Finance Offi cer Chuck Sayers, Sgt-At- AMERICANISM AND FRIDAY NIGHTS well in the Friday night light’s of the Arms John Turner, 1st Vice Commander Darlene Freer, 4th district of Ohio. Mc Nicholas High Chaplain Ralph Cartino and Adjutant Ron Currey. 2nd Vice School had there fi rst football game at Commander Clarence Johnson wasn’t present. home with lights. They wanted to show respect for our Military Veterans we had the color guards from their home Post 484, Mt. Washington, Post 318, VETERANS WELLNESS EXPO Anderson, and Post 72, Mt. Carmel. The Veteran Graduates helped fold the American fl ag that was brought in by skydiver. Then we had the home opener for Williamsburg Ohio Post 288 presenting the colors before the game and celebrating the Veterans of Williamsburg Ohio. Thanks to all of our color guards for another great job. •Post 484 Steven Ervin, Greg Sersion, Nick Phillebrand, and Glen Johnson •Post 318 Gary Gregorio, Bob Alfi eri, Ralph Caskey, Ed Sears •Post 72 Lisa MacVittie, Bill Wells, Phil Pfi effer, Renie Legionnaires Don Bishop - Post 318, Aaron Cunningham- Blankenship and Rick Gumbert •Post Post 631 (Not Pictured), Greg Elsbernd - Post 199 along 288 Eric Hurdle, Ron Chapman, Carl with Auxiliary member Judi Maupin – Unit 450 represented Scott, Bruce Brochman, Steve Foster The American Legion at the inaugural TVCA Veterans Wellness Expo. This expo was intended for connecting Tristate veterans and families with partners that promote MEMORIAL career, fi nancial, social, physical and community wellness. POST 160 CELEBRATES The thought behind the expo was that wellness goes DEDICATED TO beyond physical health; it incorporates career success, fi nancial stability, social well-being and being active in the THOSE THAT NEVER community. Contact was made with several veterans who showed interest in The American Legion, as well as with RETURNED several organizations who serve veterans and are interested in collaborating with The American Legion in joint efforts to reach our transitioning and struggling veterans in the area. TVCA has already begun planning next year’s expo to which I am sure The American Legion will be invited.

POST 290 AWARDS DINNER Harr-Reese Post #160 in Brewster, Ohio 10th District has been contributing snacks such as potato chips, pretzels and most recently coffee to the volunteers at the Canton, VA out-patient Clinic. Pictured are the Clinic Volunteer and Mr. Richard Lutz, Commander of the Post. Also included is the picture of the members recently participating in the 2018 HOF Parade. From left to right: Dave Flinner, Rick Lutz, At 6:00pm on September 21, Commander At Post 290’s annual awards dinner Ken Allcorn (Left) was Dave Savage, Robert Ed Leopold along with 1st Vice Mel Baher awarded “Legionnaire of the Year” and Dan Bekar (Right) Williams, Curt Taylor held a memorial service for those who never was awarded Sons of the Legion member of the year. and Laura Taylor. returned. October | November | December 2018 OHIO LEGION NEWS PAGE 17

JOHN DUDAS CHARLES HOUTZ PAUL MAYNE PATRICK STOUT WILLIAM HARGROVE POST 79 MARYSVILLE FLOYD MILLIRON POST 164 GROVE CITY TAPS GLEN JAMES GARRY BRUNK RICHARD RADEMACHER LEON DYE PAUL JONES ROBERT BUSHONG BEN YOCOM JAMES ERLER RICHARD MIHALKO CARL DRUMM POST 121 FREMONT ROBERT KUNO DANIEL RUBLE DONALD GEER RICHARD BRADFIELD JACK LAPE GLEN SIDWELL LOUIS PETTENSKI RICHARD CALLAND JOHN PERIGO KENNETH STARKEY JOHN TAULBEE ROBERT GONYA BARRY WALTON TERRY STEPHENS POST 81 JACKSON ROBERT HERSHEY POST 165 MIAMISBURG POST 30 LORAIN PAUL DAVIS MICHAEL HETRICK WILBURN BENSON WILLIAM ARGENTI POST 83 SANDUSKY RICHARD KNEPPER BERNARD BLOMQUIST DAVID CLARK VINCENT ADAMS JAMES LAUER ROLLAND CLEMONS POST 33 STEUBENSVILLE RICHARD BAUM MICHAEL LIGHTNER AARON CRAWFORD JOHN LEWIS KENNETH COTTERMAN POST 122 CLYDE ROBERT ELSNER DANIEL PALOMBIZIO JAMES CUNDARI KENNETH GLASS ROLEN HARTMAN DONALD RANDOLPH BRUCE HESSELBART ALBERTA RATHBUN OWEN HENSLEY DAVID ROMEL GEORGE HOMEGARDNER POST 123 NORWOOD ROBERT MANNS T SANDERS DALE KEIMER ROBERT AHR ROSS MORRIS DAVID STACY LAWRENCE MALOTT WILLIAM BIRCH ELDON MOSES POST 1 COLUMBUS BEN TURNBAUGH ALLEN MONTELAURO DOUGLAS DETELLEM LEROY RILEY LARRY HYZER POST 38 MARTINS FERRY WILBUR RAMSEY RONALD HOCKNEY EUGENE SCHOCK DAVID PAINI WILLIAM ANTONIK RONALD RICKENBAUGH GERALD OWENS JIMMIE SPECK CHARLES RODGERS CHARLES BENNETT STEPHEN SARTOR DONALD POWELL LARRY STACY WILLIAM SCHUBERT WALTER GROVER RONALD SCHNURR POST 128 MIDDLEPORT HERBERT TEXTOR POST 2 CLEVELAND FRANK SIGON HAROLD SIESEL BRUCE MYERS ALLAN WARD JOSEPH STOBIERSKI POST 41 NORWALK VICTOR SMITH WILLIAM WALTERS POST 166 ALLIANCE POST 3 FINDLAY ROLLAND BERNER POST 85 NEWARK DONALD YOUNG ROBERT CUSTAR WALTER FELGAR RONALD CHASE ROBERT BRADLEY POST 131 LEETONIA GEORGE PETTIGREW JAMES GUSTWILLER JAMES FLETCHER JAMES DISHON JOHN GRUBBS EDWARD WATSON ROBERT MULLAHY POST 43 TROY RALPH GEBHART POST 134 CIRCLEVILLE POST 167 CHARDON DOYLE TUTTLE VICTOR FRANTZ JERRY HARTSOUGH EDWARD HART JAMES NIXON DONALD VANSCHOYCK POST 44 CANTON TED SCHLEIFFER BILLY METCALF POST 168 BARNESVILLE POST 7 WICKLIFFE DALE HOLWICK ROLLAND TURNER STEVEN ROSS JACK ATKINSON PAT DESANTIS CHARLES HUNTER EARL WHITE POST 136 MT VERNON POST 169 TIFFIN WILBUR HIGHAM JEFFREY KEEN ROBERT WILLIAMS KENNETH HEINLEN ROBERT KLEPPER POST WELLINGTON DON MILLER POST 88 ASHLAND RONALD HULL H NEFF LESTER REYNOLDS DANIEL PITTSON DONALD BAIRD ROBERT ALSTON POST 170 WADSWORTH JAMES STOKLEY EARL ROTH MELVIN BARR CALVIN LINGLER EDWIN BATES POST 11 LANCASTER JERRY STOKES CLAY BURFORD TOM STUBBLEFIELD PATRICK BRANNIGAN VERNON COURTNEY POST 45 BOWLING GREEN EUGENE COLE JOHN THOMPSON LESTER KASSERMAN THOMAS DODDS JOHN SCHROEDER TED CONLEY DONALD WOODALL ROGER MARKLEY KENNETH FIGGINS POST 46 BELLEVUE DONALD HARPSTER POST 139 NEW PHILADELPHIA DONALD MARTIN HERBERT MESSERLY JAMES GRIFFIN GEORGE MCCORMIC LARRY HAWTHORNE LEONARD SOBIE JERRY NAUMAN GEORGE SOLANDER WILLIAM MORRISON POST 140 GREENVILLE POST 171 WESTERVILLE DONALD NUTTER POST 52 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GARY ZINK WILLIAM COON GALEN HOUSER ALBERT DONAHUE POST 72 MT CARMEL MELVIN KOCH The Department of Ohio ROBERTS-MC MILLEN Post DALE FUNK SIM CRAWFORD JAMES RAKOSKY JOHN GILMORE LEONARD GATES ROBERT SCHRAIDT is saddened to an- 332 in McClure. Mr. GEORGE KUHLWEIN DONALD HAINLEY POST 114 OAK HARBOR nounce the passing Houser so graciously D MARKS ROSS KIMMERLY ROGER FREIMARK of Past Department donated his body to ORA MCKINNEY PATRICK MCKENRICK BILLY HARVEY ARNOLD SHILTZ JOHN SEAMAN JON SCHRIER Commander Galen science. We are await- BYRON STINSON WILLIAM SWIFT POST 115 DELAWARE Houser. PDC Houser ing details of his buri- POST 28 PERRYSBURG JOSEPH WILMERS C COONFARE was a 66 year mem- al service, and we ask HERBERT BROWN POST 73 FOSTORIA POST 118 AMHERST ber of the American that you keep his fam- CLARENCE DYE GEORGE JEAKLE CHARLES LOGAR POST 29 ZANESVILLE POST 76 SEBRING RUSSELL STINSON Legion and was an ily in your thoughts DAVE ANDREWS NORMAN JOHNSON POST 120 URBANA active member of and prayers. JERRY COMBS POST 78 LOGAN CLIFFORD KISSINGER PAGE 18 OHIO LEGION NEWS October | November | December 2018

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  CHARLES ZEDONIS ROY HUPP MAKE SURE YOU ARE RECEIVING Recipients Named from Charities Inc. American Legion Department of Ohio Mid-Winter Conference in January and ALL THE BENEFITS AS A MEMBER OF Charities, Inc. met at the Department Department Convention June or July. Convention in Columbus, Ohio on This year’s recipients of funds from THE AMERICAN LEGION! Thursday, June 28th. All requests Charities Inc. at Department Convention received are reviewed twice a year at include: REQUESTOR PURPOSE AMERICAN LEGION: AL - American Legion Riders AL - Child Welfare AL - National Emergency Fund LOCAL POSTS: American Legion Post 072 Clermont Co Police Dept K-9 Program American Legion Post 134 Baseball Tournament American Legion Post 200 Dayton VA Hospital Program American Legion Post 215 Preble Co Veterans Dinner American Legion Post 238 Blessing Bags / Adaptive Homes American Legion Post 300 Great Lakes Region Baseball Tournament American Legion Post 336 Veterans Appreciation Day - Painesville Stand Down American Legion Post 360 Town park development for children's safety American Legion Post 384 Veterans Memorial Park in Whitehouse American Legion Post 433 Body Armor for local police department American Legion Post 572 First Responders Appreciation Night American Legion Post 598 Ohio Veterans BBQ Cook Off - Dayton Affairs Medical Center American Legion Post 631 Lincoln Heights Track Club American Legion Post 776 Annual Community Service Program, BENEFITS FOR THE HOME food boxes & gift cards American Legion Unit 165 Blessings in a Bag Ministry OFFICE DEPOT/OFFICE MAX - LIFESTATION - Members can receive COMMUNITY: Members receive up to 80% off of over 93,000 items special discounted rates on a medical alert system and a Baltimore/Thurston Area Food Pantry online or in-store with a purchasing card printable free extra item. Cincinnati VA Cincinnati Stand Down online. Next day delivery is free on purchase of $50 or more for American Legion members. OMAHA STEAKS® - Members can enjoy Cincinnati VAVS Holiday Cmte Mental Health Intense Case Mgmt free shipping on exclusive combos and CSW Farms Foundation an additional 10% off entire order with Fallen 15 Columbus Stand Down Omaha Steaks. Fisher/Nightingale Homes Inc Gold Star Families - District 12 Ohio Survivor Outreach Services Greater Lorain Young Marines Drug Demand Reduction Program ADDED MEDICAL BENEFITS INSURANCE Harrison Veterans Color Guard Flag Sets for students and fl ags for schools DISCOUNT PRESCRIPTION DRUG LIFE INSURANCE THROUGH MUTUAL Helping Hands PROGRAM - Members and dependants OF OMAHA - Members aged 45-85 are eligible Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership can save up to 20% or more through CVS/caremark. for guaranteed issue whole life policies. (May not be Lutheran Social Services available in all states). Mott’s Museum National MS Society HEARING HEALTH CARE DISCOUNTS ON HEARING AIDS USAA - Provides a full range of financial Members, family and extended family are eligible products including: insurance, banking, Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame for hearing care discounts from Amplifon Hearing investments, and financial advice. As an WWI Centennial Commission Health Care. Benefits include: hearing aid low-price American Legion member, you are eligible to join. guarantee; convenient locations nationwide; risk-free There are no membership fees to join USAA and 60-day trial period; 1-year free follow-up care; free when you sign up, your eligible family members can Americanism Crossword Key 2-year supply of batteries (160 cells). join USAA as well.
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