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hio “For God & Country” LEGION NEWS Official Publication of The American Legion, Department of Ohio VOLUME 84, NO. 2 April | May | June 2018 Americanism and Government Trip The 2018 Americanism and Gov- to Gettysburg and Washington DC. cus on history, Americanism, and 2018 ernment Trip has just returned from The American Legion trip is not respect for the men and women Washington D.C. and was a huge like the typical 8th-grade trip most who have given their lives for our Department success. 17 of the top winners of the Ohio teens experience. We have a freedom. A&G test were selected for this trip smaller group of students and fo- Our trip started on Monday, March 5th by visiting Gettysburg Convention Americanism and Government Winners Military Park followed by dinner at The Dobbin House. The battlefi eld tour was a great way to learn the 12TH GRADE 11TH GRADE- 10TH GRADE- history of Gettysburg in a “hands- Cale Brackman Carson McCorkle Nobel Zhou on” setting. The views were breath- Weston Lindner Jacob Lyons Rohit Kataria taking and helped the team picture Makayla Aichholz Evan Hannington Cole Newsome what things might have been like Jacob Connolly Sophia Hagans Ava Carnegie during the Civil War. Also, “you Hannah Ackerman Alexandria Baughman Abigail Bonifas can never have too much Abraham Julia Nutter Haylie Vaughn Lincoln in Gettysburg.” Tuesday was one of the biggest highlights of the trip. The Ameri- can Legion has placed a wreath at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier every year since 1936. This year was no different. The young lead- ers visited many sites in Arlington National Cemetery, including the new headstone of former Marine Corp aviator, engineer, astronaut, and Ohio Senator John Glenn. Viewing the changing of the guard as well as placing the wreath at the tomb is always a very emotional highlight for The American Legion The 2018 Department of Ohio through Sunday July 1, 2018. and the students. This year, Junior Convention will be held at the Be sure to reserve your Hotel Carson McCorkle and Sophomore Hyatt Regency Columbus: 350 Rooms by June 8th, 2018 Hope Haylie Vaughn were selected as the N High St., Columbus, Ohio, to see you all there! student wreath layers. They were 43215. Contact Phone Number All necessary forms can be accompanied by Department 1st is 614-463-1234. Convention found at: https://www.ohiole- Vice Commander Robert Schmitt will run from Friday June 29, gion.com/forms/ (Continued on page 8) PAID Non-Profi t Non-Profi Organization Permit No. 124 U.S. POSTAGE U.S. POSTAGE Mailed From 53818 2018 Legacy Run Registration Now Open Registration for the 2018 vention. The ride will make stops Post 336, Onalaska, Wis. American Legion Legacy Run in Missouri, Iowa and Wisconsin Aug. 23 – Conclusion of ride at is now open online. Online reg- before fi nishing Aug. 23 at Ano- Anoka (Minn.) Post 102. istration is available via a credit ka Post 102 in Minnesota. Riders also will visit the Harry card payment; those wishing At various stops along the way S. Truman Presidential Library, to print and mail a registration Legion Riders will take part in the Indian Motorcycle Factory form with a check or money or- wreath-laying ceremonies at var- and the Spam museum. der can also do so through the ious memorials and cemeteries, Check back at www.legion.org/ online process. as well as make lunch and dinner riders or at the National Ameri- Online registration for riders stops at Legion posts whose char- can Legion Riders Facebook and passengers will end Aug. 11. ters all date between 1919-1921. page for updates and registration The route for the 2018 Ameri- The daily schedule of Legion information. can Legion Legacy Run, a cross- post stops is: The Legacy Run raises money WINTER 2018 VOLUME 84, NO. 2 country motorcycle ride that Aug. 19 – Department Hutchin- for The American Legion Legacy raises scholarship funds, will son, Kan., Post 68; lunch and din- Scholarship Fund, which pro- both provide opportunities to ner stops in Independence, Mo., vides college assistance for the honor fallen veterans and Legion Post 21. children of U.S. military person- Riders to interact with members Aug. 20 – Lunch stop at Post nel killed on active duty on or af- from several American Legion 100, Maryville, Mo.; dinner stop ter Sept. 11, 2001, as well as chil- PO Box 8007 • 60 Big Run Rd Delaware, OH 43015 posts coming up on their 100th at Spencer Post 1, Iowa. dren of post-9/11 veterans with a LEGION NEWS LEGION hio birthday. Aug. 21 – Lunch stop at Post combined VA disability rating of The Legacy Run will leave 56, Albert Lea, Minn.; dinner hog 50 percent or higher. Hutchinson, Kan. – where Post roast hosted by ALR Chapter 91, The 2017 Legacy Run raised a 68 will host kickoff events – on Austin, Minn. record $1,224,653 – the fourth Offi cial Publication of The American Legion, Department of Ohio Offi Aug. 19 and arrive in Minneapo- Aug. 22 – Lunch at Post 92, straight year the ride raised more lis for the 2018 National Con- Rochester, Minn.; dinner stop at than $1 million. PAGE 2 OHIO LEGION NEWS April | May | June 2018 Ohio Legion News Name: OLN SpringName: 2018 Name: The American Legion, Department of Ohio Complete the crossword below 60 Big Run Road OLN Spring 2018 OLN Spring 2018 Delaware, Ohio 43015 1 740.362.7478 Complete the crossword below Complete the crossword below 2 3 [email protected] 1 1 www.ohiolegion.com 4 5 6 2 3 2 3 The OLN is published 4 times a year; non-member subscription 4 5 6 price is $2.00; member subscription is $1.20 per year and is 4 5 6 included in annual dues. CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Submit Member ID with change of ad- dress to Department Headquarters via mail, email, or phone. 7 Mail To: The American Legion of Ohio, 60 Big Run Road, Dela- ware, OH 43015; Email To: [email protected]; Phone: 7 740.362.7478. 7 8 ADVERTISING: Published by Vision Printing & Graphics, LLC for The American Legion, Department of Ohio. Rates available 8 upon request. The Ohio Legion News reserves the right to re- 8 fuse any advertisement. Advertising published on behalf of any 9 Name: individual or organization does not necessarily constitute en- 9 dorsement nor reflect the policy of the Ohio Legion News. Send OLN Spring 2018 9 requests to: [email protected]. Complete the crossword10 11 below SUBMIT AN ARTICLE: Mail articles with photos to: 60 Big Run10 11 1 Road, Delaware, OH 43015; or email to [email protected]. 10 11 If you need assistance or have questions, please call Depart- 2 3 ment Headquarters at 740.362.7478. Please submit all articles 12 4 5 6 in accordance with the following schedule: 12 13 2018 Winter Edition (January - February - March) 12 Due to Department Headquarters: January 23 1314 Press Date: February 21st • Mail Date: Last Week in February 14 13 2018 Spring Edition (April - May - June) 14 Due to Department Headquarters: April 23 7 15 Press Date: May 21st • Mail Date: Last15 Week in May Created with TheTeachersCorner.net Crossword Puzzle Generator 2018 Summer Edition (July - August - September) 15 Across Created with TheTeachersCorner.net8 Down Crossword Puzzle Generator Due to Department Headquarters:Across July 23 2. The Battle of the ______________Down was the largest 1. This southeastern state was the last to return to the Press Date: August 23rd2. • MailThe Date:Battle Last of Weekthe ______________ in Augustbattle fought was on the the largest Western Front in1. 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