Commander Friends Homecoming Celebration years old. The DepartmentStaff including hismotherwhois89 special familyandfriendsthere, utes. The Commanderhadmany his projectinamatterofmin- thousand dollarswasdonatedto Emergency Fund.Overtwo National project, The wards hisCommanders as donatingmoneyto- Commander aswell port theDepartment Posts cameouttosup- iliary, Districtsand The Aux- gionnaires. bread withfellowle- buffet andbreaking cee” withabeautiful Roy Terry asthe“em- by Sergeant-At-Arms ning waskickedoff eve- attendance. The family andguestsin Auxiliary members, over 130 Legionnaires, tober 12th. There were Ohio on Saturday Oc- Lodge inNewark, ing atCherry Valley had his homecom- mander RogerFriend Department Com- Official PublicationofThe American Legion, DepartmentofOhio
Non-Profi t Organization U.S. POSTAGE hio PAID Mailed From 53818 LEGION NEWS Permit No. 124 PO Box 8007 • 60 Big Run Rd • Delaware, OH 43015 Commanders HomecomingEventinOctober. Friend poses with his wife, Cynthia Friend during the 2019-2020 Department of Ohio Commander Roger Past DepartmentCommander ceived advicefromImmediate re- He firing. Commanders cial Commander Friendwithhisof- ecutive Committeepresented including theDepartmentEx- and fellow Department Officers, “For God& hio Country”
Offi cial Publication of The American Legion, Department of Ohio a honkandwave. out andaboutinOhio,givehim mander journey. If you see him support sofarduringhisCom- ing andwhohaveshownhim who attended his homecom- would liketothankeveryone LEGION NEWS nificance toourDepartment. of “OH”. This isofgreatsig- the NECandstatesitsorigin the Constitution”. only amendsthe“Preambleto tion andBy-lawsinstead amendment totheConstitu- cause itisnottechnicallyan tional Conventionin2020be- required toadvanceattheNa- immediately andshallnotbe and adoption,itisineffect review. Uponitsapproval Committee (NEC)forfurther sion andNationalExecutive Internal Affairs (IA) Commis- include “allwars”. preamble totheconstitution past summer to amend the to NationalConventionthis our DepartmentConvention District thatwasadvancedat Post 144 in theCapital12th Resolution to Amend thePreamble to the American Legion Constitution Congratulations toSouthway This resolution was passed at It wasthenreferredtothe There wasaresolutionfrom Commander Friend ing, andlaughter. a liveband,danc- wrapped upwith Teis.evening The Roxanne fi lady, rst the second vices Wilson, aswell “First Dude”Jerry fi ever the rst clude spouses”, whichin- a gift from the “first was presentedwith gotten either. She Friend wasnotfor- First Lady, Cynthia Heller.zette The Su- and Adjutant Charles Stennis, Teis, Treasurer Commander Brad Wilson,2nd Vice Commander Jean well as1st Vice Bob Schmitt,as VOLUME 85,NO.4 the Constitutionof The Ameri- tious inthedraftingofits Legion isverycarefuland cau- mission tion (OH) 2019NationalConven- gion stitution Of The American Le- To The PreambleOf The Con- mission. is avitalpiecetoourlegacyand in allwars,greatandsmall, sive ofallveteranswhoserved is monumentaltobeinginclu- to followthrough. This change at NationalHQ,whosawaneed and NationalConvention, mittee members atDepartment this resolution,andtothecom- trict, fordraftingandsubmitting Post 144,andtheCapitalDis- WHEREAS, The Preamble to organizational documents;and The American WHEREAS, Submitted by:FinanceCom- Origin: ResolutionNo.44 Resolution NO.1Amendment 2020 MID-WINTER CONFERENCE For more information on the event contact: Christie White at For moreinformationontheeventcontact:ChristieWhiteat Legion College(BALC). Anyone iswelcometoattendthe Legion, andthe American Legion Auxiliary areallhoused and select option #2 to receive the discounted group and selectoption#2toreceivethediscountedgroup conference oranyofthemeetingsandclassesoffered. Columbus Ohio on the weekend of January 24th-26th, Columbus OhioontheweekendofJanuary24th-26th, and havemeetingsinthesamehotel. The conference is focusedontrainingandeducationof The American You arecordiallyinvitedtoattend Legion anditsprogramsthroughBuckeye American the 2020Mid-Winter Conference! Crown PlazaHotelNorth,6500Doubletree Avenue, The 2020 Mid-Winter Conference will be held at the The 2020Mid-WinterConferencewillbeheldatthe 2020. The American Legion,Sonsofthe American To makereservationspleasecall614-885-1885 HOTEL DEADLINEISJANUARY 9TH Closer totheevent,aschedulewillbeavailable. [email protected] orcall(740)362-7478. “The American Legion”orthethree-letter rate of $98.00 plus tax. Please reference rate of$98.00plustax.Pleasereference code “LEG”whenmakingreservations. October |NovemberDecember2019 SEE YOU THERE! SEE YOU er toamendthepreamble to ognized; and rec- conflpreviously not icts twelve additional military has beeninvolvedinatleast the UnitedStatesmilitary offithat acknowledged cially LEGION Act (P.A. 116-35) States governmentinthe World War IIveterans;and a meansofrecognizingthe “associations” and “Wars” as tion” and “War” toreadas placing thewords“associa- once can Legion was amended WHEREAS, Itisnowprop- UnitedWHEREAS, The after World War Ibyre- (Continued onpage5) PAGE 2 OHIO LEGION NEWS October | November | December 2019
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CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Submit Member ID with change of address Open to all Legionnaires, SAL, Auxiliary to Department Headquarters via mail, email, or phone. Mail To: The and Legion Riders in good standing American Legion of Ohio, 60 Big Run Road, Delaware, OH 43015; Email To: [email protected]; Phone: 740.362.7478. The 2020 year of Buckeye American Legion College (BALC) will commence in January at ADVERTISING: Published by Vision Printing & Graphics, LLC for The Mid-Winter. The BALC is a professional organization dedicated to educating the Ohio Legion American Legion, Department of Ohio. Rates available upon request. Family on operations, membership, programs and leadership. We are here to train future The Ohio Legion News reserves the right to refuse any advertisement. Advertising published on behalf of any individual or organization does leaders and to bring back the enthusiasm to make this an even greater organization. not necessarily constitute endorsement nor reflect the policy of the Last year, we had a total of 107 registered students with 15 students meeting the criteria Ohio Legion News. Send requests to: [email protected]. to graduate. This year, we are focused on making this a Legion Family event. We are attempting to tailor the classes to all Ohio Legion Family members. SUBMIT AN ARTICLE: Mail articles with photos to: 60 Big Run Road, Delaware, OH 43015; or email to [email protected]. If you need assistance or have questions, please call Department Headquarters at New students should plan to attend the 7:45 AM session on January 25th to get more 740.362.7478. Please submit all articles in accordance with the following information about registration and the requirements for graduation. schedule: We’ve added new material for those of you who attended last year. One class from each of 2020 Winter Edition (January - February - March) Due to Department Headquarters: January 22, 2020 the categories of Membership, Operations, and Programs will be required to graduate. Press Date: February 20, 2020 • Mail Date Last week of February Individual letters will be sent out to current students informing you of your standing within the next few weeks. Please bring a friend! Graduation for those who complete all requirements will be held on Sunday. Don’t forget that proof of completion of Basic Training on legion.org is a requirement to graduate. THE AMERICAN LEGION, DEPARTMENT OF OHIO SATURDAY JANUARY 25, 2020 POINT OF CONTACTS 7:45 AM BALC Kickoff for New Students PICK ONE: DEPARTMENT HQ STAFF FIELD SERVICE OFFICE STAFF Membership – MyLegion.org, ALA MIS, Recruiting and Retention, Department of Ohio Cleveland VARO 8:00 AM – 9:50 AM Revitalization, Legion Act 60 Big Run Rd Department Service Offi cers Delaware, OH 43015 1240 East 9th St Rm 923 Membership - Branding your post, Family Friendliness 740-362-7478 Cleveland, OH 44199 PICK ONE: Email: [email protected] 216-522-3504 www.ohiolegion.com Operations - Parliamentary Procedure, Resolutions, Public Relations 10:00 AM – 11:50 AM Bill Genochio, VA&R/VBA/PSO/ Suzette Heller, Department Adjutant Field Offi ce Coordinator Operations – Adjutant’s Training W: 740-513-1550 C: 740-971-7225 W: 216-522-3504 C: 740-816-7589 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 11:50 AM – 1:30 PM Lunch on your own PICK ONE: Rebecca Corbin, Finance/National Will Brown, DSO/Senior Advocate Programs – Community focused – Children and Youth, Americanism Convention/Emblem Sales/Post Admin. W: 216-522-3504 1:30 PM – 3:20 PM W: 740-513-5389 E: [email protected] Programs – Veteran focused – VA&R, Gifts for Yanks, National Security E: [email protected] Michelle Jones, DSO 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Past Department Leadership Roundtable Marie Leister, Executive Administrative W: 216-522-3504 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM BALC Alumni Mixer – all graduates welcome Assistant to the Adjutant and Commander E: [email protected] W: 740-513-5359 E: [email protected] Eric Hall, DSO W: 216-522-3504 Mike Kennedy, Membership/SAL/ALR/ E: [email protected] Post Activities Coordinator HOLIDAY SCHEDULE W: 740-816-7552 C: 614-205-5007 Cindy Weasner, DSO E: [email protected] W: 614-257-5497 E: [email protected] The American Legion Department of Ohio Christie White, Americanism/Children & Chalmers P. Wylie will be CLOSED on the following dates: Youth Coordinator Columbus VA W: 740-513-5199 C: 740-815-0341 420 N James Rd • Monday, November 11, 2019 (Veteran’s Day) E: [email protected] Columbus, OH 43219 • 614-257-5200 • Thursday, November 28, 2019 (Thanksgiving Day) Jon Vulgamore, Program Administrator • Friday, November 29, 2019 W: 740-816-7814 • Monday, December 23, 2019 E: [email protected] • Tuesday, December 24, 2019 (Christmas Eve) Zachary Andrews, Program Administrator • Wednesday, December 25, 2019 (Christmas Day) W: 740-513-1787 • Thursday, December 26, 2019 E: [email protected] • Friday, December 27, 2019
Jermaine Ferguson, VA&R/VHA/GFY/ • Monday, December 30, 2019 Legislative/National Security Coordinator • Tuesday, December 31, 2019 (New Year’s Eve) W: 740-816-7596 C: 740-815-0765 • Wednesday, January 1, 2020 (New Year’s Day) E: [email protected] October | November | December 2019 OHIO LEGION NEWS PAGE 3 DEPARTMENT COMMANDER Legionnaires, 19th and The Dayton VAMC on Adjutant Heller and I attended a National Anthem. The Hostesses’ confi dent that we can accom- greetings from the 20th of August. After that, we statewide media campaign on opi- were Emma Rose, 2019 Miss plish this goal. With the Brown your Com- visited the Ohio Veterans Homes. oid addiction at Veterans Memo- Greater Cleveland and Amanda Jug complete, I am confi dent that mander. Since We started off with Sandusky on rial, as well as had a photo shoot Freel, 2019 Miss Mohican Valley. my Membership Chairman, 1st my last article September 3rd, then Georgetown with representatives of other vet- Entertainment was provided by Vice Jean, was able to see a lot of I have had the on the 4th, and fi nally Chillicothe erans’ organizations. Amanda, a ventriloquist, with her qualifying districts at that event. privilege of vis- on the 5th. I cannot express the The First Lady and I attended side kick Elvis along with music Especially due to the National Roger Friend Dept. Commander iting the VA fa- dedication and comradery that The First Responders Dinner on by Funkology. Commander’s visit on the day cilities in Ohio. we experienced during my visits. October 19th at the Holiday Inn So far this year we have met and of the turn in. Also, I hope that We started off with the Chalm- I feel Ohio is a step above when it Independence Ohio. We were exceeded our membership target everyone who was able to attend ers P. Wylie Ambulatory Center comes to care for Veterans. During greeted by the Host Tony Kessler, dates. I congratulate you on this the “meet and greet” with the on the 12th of August, then on to National Convention we elected and were graciously seated with accomplishment, but we are not National Commander at Post 532 the Cleveland VAMC the 13th of James (Bill) Oxford from North Tony, his lovely wife, and Past Na- done. As you all know we won enjoyed themselves. If we put our August, and the VARO in Cleve- Carolina as our National Com- tional Commander Bret Reistad the Big 12 competition last year, minds and effort to work, we have land on the 14th of August. The mander. Commander Bill’s chal- whom was the Featured Speaker. and I have bet that The Depart- an opportunity to become a quota following week, prior to National lenge to all Departments is 100% The Mayor and retired Police Of- ment of Ohio will be 93% for the Department. I feel confi dent Ohio Convention, the First Lady and I retention as well as membership fi cer Kennedy Jones of the Cleve- March Target date against other can accomplish this milestone. visited the Cincinnati VAMC the growth. On Friday October 4th, land Police Department sang the Departments in our Region. I am For God and Country. 1st VICE COMMANDER It is very hard Veterans now eligible to join our A benefi t is your Post could be sign on credentials, have your At the National American Le- to believe how organization. You can still use the awarded money by being quota Post Adjutant contact National at gion Auxiliary Convention, they fast this year old applications just put the Le- before November, January or May 1-800-433-3318. If you have ques- made a change to their eligibility is going! I have gion Act in the eligibility section, cut off dates. tions or concerns, please contact from wives to spouses. So truly had a fantastic if you do your membership on If your Post is not processing me at 513-708-1969 or 1stvice@ our family is all inclusive and time visiting line, you just check the other box. your membership thru MYL- ohiolegion.com. there is a place for everyone. At the Districts I While attending our National EGION I am asking you to look Mid- Winter Conference is fast my last Auxiliary meeting, my Jean Wilson 1st Vice Commander have visited. I membership workshop, a new into this. Not only is it easy but approaching. It will be January husband Jerry joined the Auxil- always love challenge was put out there for your Post will save time and mon- 24-26, 2020 at the Crowne Plaza iary under my eligibly. Although to see old friends and meet new the 2020 membership year. Every ey. Your Post will save money be- Columbus North- Worthington. It he is a Legion member and a Sons ones! Our organization is such a Department has had 75% of the cause you no longer will need to is going to be an excellent Con- of the Legion member, American wonderful one. The bond we share available DMS members added to write checks but also no postage ference with information, train- Legion Riders member he was makes it like no other and all the their goal. What does this mean costs. Your members renewals ing and inspirational speakers! very proud to become an Auxil- SATURDAY JANUARY 25, 2020 great work that we do for our fel- for Ohio? We had 3,929 added to will be recorded faster, and they I sincerely hope you will attend. iary member. As I have it is my 7:45 AM BALC Kickoff for New Students low Veterans in need and Chil- our quota for 2020. This makes shouldn’t receive duplicate dues If you aren’t aware Commander honor and privilege to serve as PICK ONE: dren and Youth makes our bond our quota 88,962. Last year’s notices. Your Post will need to Roger Friend’s special project is your Department of Ohio 1st Vice even stronger! I take my position quota was 88,500 and to date do a couple things such as regis- the National Emergency Relief Commander. Please remember Membership – MyLegion.org, ALA MIS, Recruiting and Retention, 8:00 AM – 9:50 AM as your 1st Vice Commander very we haven’t made it yet. For each ter with MYLEGION which your Fund. Please pass the hat, do a all of our troops who are serving Revitalization, Legion Act seriously! We must recruit new member that transfers and renews Post adjutant will need to do and split the pot and do a raffl e for this all of us around the world. They members and retain our current their dues in a local Post the De- fi ll out an authorization form. very worthwhile project. Please make a huge sacrifi ce to keep our Membership - Branding your post, Family Friendliness members and reinstate former partment of Ohio receives $5.00. Our team of offi cers, Command- keep in mind that the Gift to the families and friends free to enjoy PICK ONE: members. The Legion Act that By transferring the member be- er Roger, myself or Second Vice Yanks, Special Olympics and all all of the freedoms we have. Operations - Parliamentary Procedure, Resolutions, Public Relations was passed by Congress is now fore they renew your Post will be Brad are willing to help you learn of our programs could use a boost In closing, remember “Together 10:00 AM – 11:50 AM in effect. We have over 4,000,000 able to count them for your quota. the process. Your Post will need with your donation. We Are Better”. Operations – Adjutant’s Training 2nd VICE COMMANDER 11:50 AM – 1:30 PM Lunch on your own PICK ONE: Greetings to to their communities. I would ask and Lake County Community Friend’s Homecoming at The gion.com to have a bid packet sent all my fellow you to please do the same. Outpatient Clinic, Veterans Ap- Cherry Valley Lodge in Newark to you. Programs – Community focused – Children and Youth, Americanism 1:30 PM – 3:20 PM Legionnaires I had the honor to attend the 2019 preciation Day Program at Paines- Ohio. Thanks to all who attended Lastly, mark your calendars for and Legion Trap Shoot along with Command- ville Post 336. It was so great to to help honor Commander Friend The Mid-Winter Conference at Programs – Veteran focused – VA&R, Gifts for Yanks, National Security Family mem- er Roger Friend, Sgt-At-Arms Roy see the partnership of the Legion and his wife Cindy. The Crowne Plaza, in Columbus 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Past Department Leadership Roundtable bers. I can- Terry and Post Activities Coordi- and the VA to put on such a fan- The 2020 Department Bowling January 24-26, 2020. If you have not believe it nator Mike Kennedy. Commander tastic event to give back to our Tournament will be in Miamis- any questions or needs you can 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM BALC Alumni Mixer – all graduates welcome Brad Teis 2nd Vice Commander is almost the Friend and Sgt-At-Arms Terry VA Clinic patients. I would like to burg at The Poelking Lanes the contact me at 2ndvice@ohiole- Holiday Season both participated in this event. also thank Department Treasurer 2nd, 3rd and 4th weekends in Feb- gion.com. once again. During my Campaign Won’t say who won between them. Charles Stennis and the many, ruary. More information about the As we go into the Holiday Sea- last year, I spoke from the heart You will have ask them yourself! I many volunteers who gave up their tournament will be being sent out son, please remember the real when I said we need to get back had the privilege to meet and have time to help make this event run so by Mike Kennedy to your posts. meaning of Christmas and to pray to The Four Pillars. I would like my picture taken with the young smooth. To see the smiles on the The 2020 Pool Tournament will for those who can’t be with us this to let you know that as I have been men and women who participated faces of so many patients and their be hosted by Zanesville Post 29 year as they are serving and pro- traveling across this great State in the event. They were 8th and loved ones, as we had the time to April 10th-12th. We are looking tecting our freedoms near and far. of Ohio serving you, I have had 9th graders. The young lady I met talk and socialize, just reaffi rms to for Posts to host the 2020 Euchre I would like to wish all of you and the opportunity to speak at many was a National Qualifi er and the me why we do what we do. and Trap Shooting Tournaments as your families a very blessed and events and have opened the eyes of young men’s team was a pleasure Saturday, October 12th was a well as the 2021 Bowling Tourna- safe Holiday Season and a joyous • Monday, November 11, 2019 (Veteran’s Day) many of “WHO” The American to watch. great night of good food and fel- ment. If you would like to host a New Year and God Bless to all Le- Legion is, what The Four Pillars I was so honored to attend the lowship to all as we attended Tournament please contact Mike gion Family Members all across • Thursday, November 28, 2019 (Thanksgiving Day) Stand for and what “WE” mean 10th Annual, Painesville Post 336 Department Commander Roger Kennedy at pmdirector@ohiole- this great Nation. • Friday, November 29, 2019 • Monday, December 23, 2019 JUDGE ADVOCATE • Tuesday, December 24, 2019 (Christmas Eve) • Wednesday, December 25, 2019 (Christmas Day) We are quickly that states: “The American members? It means that If we emblems, that we do not imply furnish color guards in American approaching Legion shall be absolutely want to attend a candidate rally American Legion endorsement of • Thursday, December 26, 2019 Legion attire for political party an election nonpolitical and shall not be or meeting of a political party, we a candidate by posting political events or rallies. You are certainly • Friday, December 27, 2019 year. Please used for the dissemination of leave our American Legion caps, posts on our facebook page. If free and encouraged to fully • Monday, December 30, 2019 remember the partisan principles nor for the rider vests or other clothing with you have already done this, either participate in the political process • Tuesday, December 31, 2019 (New Year’s Eve) provision of promotion on the candidacy of American Legion emblems at take the posts down or change as an individual citizen, but please the American any person seeking public offi ce home. It means that if we have a your profi le photo to remove the do not embarrass yourself or the • Wednesday, January 1, 2020 (New Year’s Day) Doug Whitney or preferment.” So, what does facebook page profi le that shows us indication that you a member of the Judge Advocate L e g i o n American Legion by violating our Constitution this mean for American Legion wearing an American cap or other American Legion. Posts should not constitution. PAGE 4 OHIO LEGION NEWS October | November | December 2019 HELLER’S HORIZONS CHAPLAIN’S CORNER Hello to the VA Chillicothe Campus with at can Legion, Southway Post 144 Suicide pre- cide are at the end of their rope G R E AT E S T least a hundred other Veterans, in Columbus was instrumental vention is and don’t know where to go to American Le- Legionnaires, Auxiliary, and and credited with the passage of something get help or don’t want to be a gion FAMILY! SAL members to bring a mes- this resolution. It was submitted that has re- burden. Here is a script that can By the time sage of hope and kindness to our in June to Department HQ, then cently been be used to invite local veterans you receive hospitalized veterans. I am even went onto our Department Con- charged to (members or not) to your local this newslet- more amazed at the Legionnaires vention, then National Conven- me (and other Veterans Day observances: Suzette Heller Melissa Fowle Dept. Adjutant ter we shall be who volunteer setting up break- tion. It was rejected for further Dept. Chaplain Department wrapping up fast and host a fundraiser for study at National Convention. Chaplains) by Hi [VETERANS NAME]. 2019 and preparing for 2020. I our “Gifts For Yanks” program It was then routed through the the National Chaplain Harris This is [YOUR NAME] from wish you all a justifi ed Veterans Christmas morning at The Amer- Internal Affairs and Finance who has asked us to emphasize American Legion Post [XXX]. Day, a grateful Thanksgiving ican Legion Post 62 located at 53 Commissions, ultimately being the importance of it. So, I made I wanted to check with you and Day, and a blessed Christmas W. Main Street in Chillicothe, brought to the NEC for adop- it the main topic for the Depart- see how you’re doing. and New Year. It is during these 7th District, immediately after tion this past October during Fall ment Religious Emphasis Com- Right now, we’re preparing times that our American Legion the Gift distribution. The gener- Meetings. Thank you Southway mittee. Chaplain Carla Cherry for Veterans Day and want to family gathers closer than ever osity of our members and fami- Post 144 and the Capital District from the Columbus VA was make sure all veterans under- to give of their time, resources, lies is unbelievable. I couldn’t (12). I am certain updated items invited to speak about suicide stand we’re here for them and and selves, to each other and to imagine doing anything else on will be available at Emblem prevention and offered insights invite them to be a part of our those in need. Just a reminder Christmas Day, next to spending Sales in the near future. about soul injuries as well. celebration. I also want to make that if your Post doesn’t have the afternoon with more family! I wish you all well and remind According to the Centers for sure you are invited to [VETER- anything planned, there are On another note, during the you to continue to Buddy Check, Disease Control and Preven- ANS DAY EVENT INFO]. plenty of opportunities to serve NEC meetings this past October, make new friends and relation- tion, “Suicide is a serious pub- More importantly, if your in nursing homes, our Ohio Vet- The American Legion amended ships in your communities, and lic health problem that can have American Legion post can as- erans Homes, and VA Medical the “Preamble to the Constitu- let’s get our members renewed! lasting harmful effects on indi- sist you at any time, call me at Centers. tion” by removing “our associa- Peace and Blessings to you all. viduals, families, and communi- [XXX-XXX-XXXX] or email me I am always blessed to par- tions in the Great Wars” to “our Have an AMAZING American ties. While its causes are com- at [[email protected]]. ticipate on Christmas Day at the associations in all wars”. Ameri- Legion Day! plex and determined by mul- Thanks again for your military tiple factors, the goal of suicide service. prevention is to reduce factors Resolution to Amend the Preamble that increase risk and increase (Please make sure you include factors that promote resilience. widows/widowers of your past (Continued from page 1) Ideally, prevention addresses all members. The elderly have recognize all of the millions therefore, be it dents of our levels of infl uence: individual, some of the highest numbers for of United RESOLVED, By the National associations relationship, community, and suicide.) States military veterans Executive Committee of The in the Great societal. Effective prevention The Holiday Season is fast ap- from these many other wars American Legion in regular- Wars all wars; to inculcate strategies are needed to promote proaching. This is not a happy and confl icts since the great meeting assembled in Indianap- a sense of individual obli- awareness of suicide and en- time for some people. I’m ask- wars of World War I and olis, Indiana, on October 16–17, gation to the community, courage a commitment to social ing that your Post to open their World War II that are not 2019, That the Preamble to the state and nation; to combat change.” doors for a Thanksgiving meal being currently recognized Constitution of The American the autocracy of both the We can help those who are dis- for those that don’t have anyone within the preamble; and Legion is amended to read: classes and the masses; to tressed by checking on them. to have a meal with or to have WHEREAS, Resolution For God and Country, we as- make right the master of National Commander Oxford a Christmas Day celebration for No. 44 from the 2019 Na- sociate ourselves together for might; to promote peace has asked that we do a Buddy a couple of hours. That could tional Convention was re- the following purposes: To up- and good will on earth; to Check. The American Legion make the holidays less lonely for ferred to the Subcommittee hold safeguard and transmit to asks that this be done at least those who have no one to spend on Resolutions for further and defend the Constitution of posterity the principles of twice a year (Veterans Day and the day with. study and recommends this the United States of America; justice, freedom and de- American Legion Birthday). Call I pray that your Holiday Sea- resolution be submitted for to maintain law and order; to mocracy; to consecrate and your members that you haven’t son is bright with smiles and approval through the Inter- foster and perpetuate a one hun- sanctify our comradeship seen in a while. Call those mem- laughter; that you will be warm nal Affairs Commission and dred percent Americanism; to by our devotion to mutual bers that haven’t renewed. See if with all of the memories of this Finance Commission; now, preserve the memories and inci- helpfulness. they need any help or services. year. May our Lord be with each Most people contemplating sui- and every one of you. HISTORIAN How’s it? points, the Department of Ohio “known” Historian but that’s Program. Therefore, we are in- one winner during the Mid-Win- With the Best Overall History Book not the case. I have to study up troducing an incentive program ter Conference for an American close of the “Certifi cate of Excellence” is just like everyone else. for a FREE drawing. Legion Tie Tack from Emblem year 2018- awarded to: I just returned from Indianap- Email me at albeyer49@ Sales Catalog (on page 52). 2019, it is our • District 5, Post 88, Harry olis at the National Historian gmail.com for a Mid-Year Re- The historian’s role is still as honor to rec- Higgins, Historian/Com- Annual Meeting that included port Form. Complete the form important for it holds the key Al Beyer ognize those mander Ronald Dull a Historian Workshop, Judging detailing what your post did. to all that we do today and Dept. Historian that partici- For our only District Yearbook & Annual NADHAL* Meet- Examples & Ideas: Commu- throughout the year. The duty is pated in the entry, a “Certifi cate of Achieve- ing. This gave me a better, well- nity Event like Flag Ceremony to preserve and archive the his- Post Yearbook Contest who ment” was awarded to Harold rounded idea of what National Program, Veteran’s Day Parade, tory of your posts that include were awarded a “Certifi cate of Landis, Historian of the Great looks for in the details as they Honor Flight or Honor Bus Ex- installations, program activities Participation”: First District and the Depart- judge the entries. cursion, or Membership Drive and annual events. • District 1, Post 553, Adams ment for his exceptional dedica- As I directed you to, in our with your District or Round Up I encourage all Historians to Township, Historian/Com- tion and diligence in preserving last OLN, the American Le- with National Commander. Or participate in the annual con- mander William H. Todd the history for the First District. gion Offi cers Guide 2019 pages your post participated with the test for the One Year Post Nar- • District 4, Post 49, Wilm- Ronald Dull’s Post 88 his- 140-149 (https://www.legion. Auxiliary 100th Birthday Cel- rative History or the One Year ington, Historian/Com- tory book, and Harold Landis’ org/sites/legion.org/fi les/legion/ ebration, Eagle Scout Event, or Post Yearbook (deadline to be mander Charles Rose Department of Ohio Yearbook publications/ 27IA0219-Offi - a Flag Folding workshop. announced). We will introduce • District 5, Post 354, Ed- were both entered at the Nation- cers-Guide.pdf) shows the ex- Send the form and photos to another incentive in the next ward Grine, Historian/ al level and the winners will be act instructions, requirements me by December 20, 2019 via OLN, so stay tuned. Commander Michael Nye announced soon. and judging system that should fax 1-888-225-3180, email al- If you have any questions, • District 9, Post 236, New- As your Department Histo- help each historian better their [email protected] or mail at need help completing the Mid- ton Falls, Historian/Com- rian, this position is new to me chances to submit a qualifi ed 6013 Garber Rd, Bellville, OH Year form, or need tips & ideas mander Rick Nelson as well. Some of you may think entry. 44813. on your post narrative or year- Based on a total of 89.5 Points that I have it easy, because I We want to encourage all posts All entries will be placed in a book, please feel free to write with a maximum possible of 90 happen to live with another to participate in the History FREE drawing. We will draw me at [email protected]. October | November | December 2019 OHIO LEGION NEWS PAGE 5 SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION COMMANDER Wow! Many before. Embrace these new Vet- ‘MySAL’ account. Post Adjutants to be sent with each SAL mem- alone at this time. Families who things in our erans by hosting an event to ex- that process online memberships bership. On the Squadron level, have someone deployed also have organizations plain how this effects them and know what is needed for the this may mean a dues increase needs this time of year, don’t for- have changed why the need to have them as Squadron and should assist them to Dual and Youth members. To get them. Remember the Food since the last members. I have always felt that in setting up their account. Once the parents and grandparents Banks, the homeless Veterans or issue of Ohio it is the Veteran that knows the the account is set up, it takes four of youth members, this may hit non-Veterans, they are members Bernie Kessler Legion News. real needs of other Veterans and ‘mouse’ clicks, after the log in, you hard in the pocketbook. The of your Community who need SAL Commander The LEGION how to help them. to process a membership. Time Sons of The American Legion your help and support everyday. Act, a change to our preambles Your Ohio Sons were one of wise is less than a minute per want you to remain and renew Visits to VA facilities will bright- by the National NEC to refl ect the fi rst Detachments to test the card! No more excuse of saying, any memberships you pay, but en everyone’s day. I am sure this the change made by this legisla- online membership procedure “I couldn’t get a check from the more importantly, we want you to is done somewhere but putting tion, opening The American Le- that has now gone nationally. As fi nance offi cer.” This is no dif- teach your family members why together a Legion Family choral gion Auxiliary to males, and yes, the Adjutant of Squadron 181, I ferent than paying your personal Community, State and Nation is group to go out and sing Christ- an increase in dues for the Sons want to tell you how much this bills online. an important part of The Ameri- mas Carols at nursing facilities of The American Legion at our should simplify the member- At our National Convention, can Legion. that are home to Veterans. National Convention. How many ship process. Unlike the renewal a long overdue resolution was As the calendar year comes to Finally, let us return the favor to of you can still live on the same process for The American Le- passed that increased the per an end, it becomes an important our American Legion Auxiliary amount of money you made in gion, SAL members still need to capita to the National organiza- time for those who served and as they now celebrate 100 years 1982? bring their payment to their re- tion from $2.00 to $5.00, a $3.00 are now serving. Veterans Day, of service to our nation. Happy The LEGION Act has opened spective Squadrons. Once there, increase. This goes into effect Thanksgiving, Pearl Harbor Day, Birthday American Legion Aux- up Legion Family membership Post Commanders, Adjutants June 1st, 2020. What this means and Christmas provide an excel- iliary and many, many more! to many honorably discharged and Squadron Advisors need to to Ohio is that after June 1st, lent opportunity to do ‘Buddy …to assist in carrying on for Veterans who were not eligible make sure the Squadron has a $10.00 instead of $7.00 will need checks’ for those who may be God and Country. AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY In the spirit military, and their families, both way. Observing the day with a Downs, and Veteran’s Job Fairs transportation, and help with of Service, at home and abroad. For God special program and meal hap- are very visible activities. Less household chores when veterans Not Self, the and Country, we advocate for pens in many units but The visible but equally important are require a little extra help. mission of veterans, educate our citizens, American Legion Auxiliary be- the hours and dollars spent to Members email, write to, and the American mentor youth, and promote pa- lieves that every day should be assist veterans when we partner personally visit their represen- Legion Aux- triotism, good citizenship, peace Veteran’s Day. with other organizations. Sup- tatives to promote the legisla- Kristen Little iliary is to and security. Throughout the year we assist porting homeless shelters and tive agenda of The American Auxiliary President support The Our dedication to helping vet- veterans and their families in as transitional housing facilities Legion. Contacting both local American Le- erans is not limited to any one many ways as possible. Volun- allow us to reach more of those and national legislators and ad- gion and to honor the sacrifi ce day but we do try to make No- teering at V.A. Medical Centers, in need and make us known to vocating for veterans initiatives of those who serve by enhanc- vember 11th a day to show our Outpatient Clinics, the Ohio others in our communities. Aux- can have a major impact on indi- ing the lives of our veterans, respect in a more intentional Veterans Home, local Stand iliary members provide meals, viduals we may never meet. Department of Ohio Attends 4th Annual 1st Responders Appreciation Dinner A Fall Saturday evening Kessler of 572 October 19, 2019, Department and his wife, Commander Roger Friend and Mayor Tim his wife attended the 4th Annual DeGeeter of First Responders Appreciation Parma, along Dinner held at the Holiday Inn, with International Independence, OH. know recording I spotted that distinctive SUV, artist and Retired in the parking lot that featured (R) Cleveland The American Legion, I knew Police Sgt. our Department Commander had Kennedy Jones arrived, I immediately generated and his wife. a post on Facebook (FB), of his I had the arrival. While greeting him and honor to kick his wife in the lobby. off the Opening Visualize our Department Ceremonies by Commanders’ commitment for acknowledging our great organization. And let’s those First Law Enforcement Offi cer of the Year, Joshua Robertason Citizen of the Year, Brady Snakovsky also acknowledge his lovely Responders that wife for being by his side on all were present and refl ect on those Awards were given out after started a GoFundMe page to Respoders. He then went own his undertakings representing ‘men and women’ that paid the Past National Commander Bret generate monies to purchase in stating that he had attended the Department of Ohio and our ultimate sacrifi ce and couldn’t be Reistand delivered a powerful Ballistic Vest for K-9 Offi cers. As this event before, and this was American Legion Family. with us. speech, which he provided a of this publication this 10-year- the best yet. Commander Friend Well it’s countdown time The posting of the colors was a glimpse of his time in the Army old has raised over $130,000 to thank the First Responders for (1740 Hours), and the Grand joint effort by the Color Guard of as well as being a First Responder protect K-9 Offi cers by getting their attendance, and provided Ballroom is fi lling up. Wow, First American Legion Post 572, Parma himself. them a Ballistic Vest like their wonderful accolades to Post 572, Responders in uniform, from Fire and Cleveland Police Color Commander Keesler then started Human partner. The 13th District and all veterans Dispatchers to Chief’s of both Guard. the awards portion of the evening From all the Tears and Cheers, that made this event a great Police and Fire Departments Sgt. Kennedy Jones (R), by recognizing Patrolman Joshua it was time for those ‘dancing success. throughout Northeast Oh provided a wonderful rendition Robertson of the Cleveland shoes.’ So, as you noticed our communities. Sharp, professional of The National Anthem and Heights Police Department with I took this moment to have Department Commander is on men and women glad and excited all joined in singing God Bless Law Enforcement Offi cer of the a conversation with our the road sharing The American to meet and greet their peers and America. Year (he crawled into a burning Department Commander, Roger Legion Story. Let’s keep acknowledge our veterans. During mealtime we were house on 6 July 2019 and rescued Friend on his thoughts and take our Commander and all our Commander Friend and his wife serenaded by the Funkology’ a child trapped inside). a ways of this event. “Well Leadership in our thoughts and dressed to the NINE, seating with Band while Miss Mohican Valley The Citizen of the Year award Bob, this was wonderful” “The prayers as they travel OH to the Keynote Speaker, Immediate (Amanda Freel) with her puppet went to Brady Snakovsky. Many American Legion Family” will ‘foster and perpetuate a 100% Past National Commander Bret ‘Elvis’ visited all tables ‘we then of you are aware of this young benefi t from our association and Americanism’. Reistad, Post Commander Tony knew Elvis was truly in the House’. lad. He’s the 10-year-old that acknowledgement to our First By Bob White PAGE 6 OHIO LEGION NEWS October | November | December 2019 Legionnaire Insurance Trust Available to Members: Register Today! Having coverage for things Plus” program is a plan that of the Legion Family, you’re https://www.thelit.com/no-cost- the uncertainty – by putting ID that happen when unexpected protects you and your family eligible for up to $5,000.00 in NO legioncare experts on your side to clean up not only contributes a solution if you get sick or hurt while COST To You coverage. But your ID Resolve: https://www.thelit. the mess and help restore your to the situation, it can also help traveling in the U.S. or abroad. 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VETERANS AFFAIRS & REHABILITAION Ohio Department Service O cers Report on Changes and Update on Veteran Programs William Genochio Personal Changes in the announce-decision-new-agent- service connection 1) an event is can be service connected as if GySgt, USMC (Ret) Veterans Affairs and orange-presumptive-conditions. service 2) a current diagnosis 3) the service caused it. The same DSO/ Offi ce Supervisor Rehabilitations Team html. However still to date these medical opinion linking the event criteria are needed here as well. Cleveland VA Regional Offi ce There have been some personal conditions that include bladder in service to the diagnosis. There The event, diagnosis and medical Ph: 216-522-3504 changes in the Veterans Affairs cancer, hypothyroidism and are numerous was in which to link stating how the condition Email:[email protected] and Rehabilitation Appeals team. Parkinsonism / Parkinson-like service connect a condition but progressed beyond what would be Terri Crosswait is no longer at symptoms have not been added will take a harder look at the three considered normal progression 38 “The SitRep” the Cincinnati VAMC as she to the presumptive list used by most common. C.F.R. 3.4.3.1 Appeals have increased has retired, and Karla Boehm the VA. But there is a study that Direct Service Connection: Military Humor signifi cantly Beginning in has resigned and is no longer suggest that Agent Orange could Means the injury or illness had The reason the Air Force, Army, October and moving into at the Dayton VAMC. Also, have caused these conditions its onset in service for example Navy and Marines bicker amongst November with over 75 BVA Sandy Haskin Administrative the study was performed by the broken bone or diagnosed with a themselves is that they don’t hearings being conducted by the Assistant at the Cleveland VARO National Academies of Science, disease / illness. The three rules speak the same language. For four Department Service Offi cers has resigned and is no longer Engineering and Medicine mentioned above apply here as instance, Take the simple phrase located at the Cleveland VARO. with the American Legion. New (NASEM). What does this mean well. The event, the diagnosis and “secure the building”. The Army There has been a change in the personal will be hired to continue for the veteran if the VA says the link between the two, often will post guards around the place. scheduling of Board of Veterans to provide the best assistance no and this report says yes? If the veterans Service treatment The Navy will turn out the lights Appeal Hearings which are possible to our veterans. If you the veteran suffers from one of records provide this. 38 C.F.R. and lock the doors. The Marines being scheduled by the Board in need assistances in the meantime these conditions and served in 3.4.2. will kill everybody inside and set Washington D.C. all hearings are call the Cleveland VARO at 216- Vietnam, he may still be entitled Secondary Service: Means up a headquarters. The Air Force being scheduled at the Cleveland 522-3504. to direct service connection even that due to a service-connected will take out a 5-year lease with VARO regardless of where the Blue Water Navy Update though these conditions are not disability a new disability an option to buy. veteran resides. This has the There have been no new presumptive. When fi ling your manifested. For example, a https://unijokes.com/military- potential to cause an increase developments in the Blue Water claim for service connection broken ankle in service causes the jokes/If you have a military in no-shows for BVA hearings. Navy Act, it is still currently provide the VA with a copy of veteran to walk with a gait causing joke, riddle of Poem that you If you are unable to attend your on hold till January 2020. The this report requesting a medical strain on their knee. The knee can want featured please send it to scheduled BVA hearing call the Veterans Benefi ts Administration opinion from a VA doctor see be service connected as though [email protected] Please Cleveland VARO at 216-522- assure the American Legion Euzebio v. Wilkie _Vet. App, No. service caused it. The same include your name and Post#. 3504 to notify about the issue at located at the Cleveland VARO 17-2879, for more information information would be needed as The “After Action” Report hand. Below is an update of the that measures are in place and https://law.justia.com/cases/ in direct service connection. The If there is a specifi c topic success of the DSO performance being developed to process these federal/appellate-courts/cavc/17- event (ankle), diagnosis (knee) anyone would like to see further on decided Decision Review claims when the stay if lifted. 2879/17-2879-2019-08-22.html. and the medical link (due to the explained or answered send those Offi cer and Board of Veterans The exact logistics of this has not Service Connection Explained service-connected ankle injury requests to genochio@ohiolegion. Appeals Hearings these number been provided to the DSO at the 38 C.F.R. 3.1.2 page 59, states the veterans adjusted gait caused com. So that we can provide our represent cases that have a VARO. Up to date information that Service Connected: “For the undue stress to the knee and is veterans with the information that decision with at minimum a regarding Procopio v. Wilkie VA to fi nd a disability or death 51% or greater due to the ankle best suits their needs. partial grant and does not refl ect can be found at https://www. to be service connected, it must injury in service) 38 C.F.R. 3.4.4. We would like to include success cases that have been Remanded vetlawyers.com/procopio/. determine that the disability or ***tip the doctor does not have to stories regarding the Department for further development. Agent Orange Update on new death was incurred in, aggravated be positive in the link just 51% or Service Offi cers. If you have a BVA: 169 Held 138 Won = 82% Presumptive Conditions during, or otherwise caused by greater to satisfy the requirement comment or story of how the Success rate for the veteran As most are already aware that active service in the line of duty by the VA. American Legion help you fi le a DRO: 123 held 84 Won = 68% the VA has been looking at adding or that the death resulted from Service Connection due to claim, where granted a claim that Success rate for the veteran four new Presumptive conditions a disability that was incurred or Aggravation: Means that the was on appeal please write a brief Combined: 292 Held 222 to the Agent Orange presumptive aggravated in the line of duty veteran had a preexisting injury statement and send to genochio@ Won = 76% Success rate for the list as published by Military. during active military service”. upon entrance into the military ohiolegion.com to be published. veteran com https://www.military.com/ To simplify this. There are three and that condition got worse Do not include any personal daily-news/2019/03/26/va- things that must be met to claim beyond its normal progression information in the statement. Department Commander Meets with Executive Teams at VA Medical Centers and Homes Each year, The Department The Department Commander that the OVH is where they want Medal, Vietnam Service quality of life. Commander meets with the is exposed to the VA’s and Ohio to go. The Ohio Veterans Homes Medal, or Southwest Asia Commander Friend toured the executive team of every VA Veterans Homes multifaceted represent 90% of the operational Medal. entire home from its’ memory Medical Center and Ohio Veteran approach to healthcare – every budget for Ohio Department of • Be disabled by disease, wounds, care unit to the domiciliary wing. Home and is given an opportunity location has a unique role in serving Veterans Services. Overall, moral or otherwise and, by reason of During the tour, Commander to tour the facility. The Department our veterans. At the end of every among the veteran patients was such disability, incapable of Friend met two veterans who are Commander is accompanied visit, The Department Commander seemly high and the Department earning a living. married and currently reside in by District Commanders and ask, “What can we do for you?” Commander received positive • Most recent discharge must be the same room, which displays the Department Veterans Affairs Ohio Veterans Homes Sandusky feedback. The veterans valued their Honorable or under Honorable intentionality of staff members to and Rehabilitation chairpersons. and Georgetown relationships between the veterans, conditions. ensure every veteran feels at home. The purpose of the Department During the fi rst week of staff members, and the OVH Sandusky campus is the 5th Georgetown campus opened in Commander’s visit is to receive September, Commander Friend leadership. The Ohio Veterans largest veteran home in the 2003 and is located on 35 acres. a general overview from the visited our Ohio Veterans Homes. Homes maintain a welcoming and nation and is located on 94 acres. The home offers 168 beds for facility Director regarding the Terry Prince, Superintendent hospitable environment. Sandusky opened in 1888 to care standard care and specialized care facility current status and how provided a general brief regarding Eligibility requirements to for veterans of the Civil War. The for veterans with Alzheimer’s they execute the vital mission both locations. Our Ohio Veterans become a resident at one of our home is internally modernized, but disease and other types of dementia. of providing healthcare and Homes serve just 5% of Ohio’s Ohio Veterans Homes locations are the campus maintains its historical Commander Friend met with supportive services to our veterans. veterans. There are approximately set by the Ohio Revised Code. signifi cance. Sandusky is a 427-bed Linda Slone who is the Nursing The Commanders’ visit provides a 22 female veteran residents and one • Ohio resident for at least one nursing home that offers standard Home Administrator for the Ohio dialogue for The American Legion of the OVH priorities is to market year care and specialized care for Veterans Home in Georgetown. to offer recommendations for any its services to the female veteran • Have served on active duty veterans with Alzheimer’s disease Linda is extremely passionate and specifi c challenges the facility population. Occupancy rates hover during a time of war or confl ict and other types of dementia. humble in her role of providing may face and the opportunity to around 92% between both homes. – OR – have received the Sandusky also offers 206 beds with care – most importantly a home – address any concerns brought to Some veterans on the waiting list Purple Heart, Armed Forces comfortable accommodations in its to our veterans. The Department Commanders’ to are not quite ready to transition Expeditionary Medal, Navy/ Domiciliary where any veteran can attention by the membership. into the home but have indicated Marine Corps Expeditionary maintain their independence and (Continued on page 19) PAGE 108 OHIO LEGION NEWS October | November | December 2019 TO PRESERVE THE MEMORIES October | November | December 2019 OHIO LEGION NEWS PAGEPAGE 119
AMERICANISM American Legion Baseball Concludes Successful Year with Talent American Legion Baseball is the fi nest summer baseball program for high school students in Ohio and the nation today. American Legion Baseball serves as the largest source of talent to major league teams of any youth base- ball program. In 2018, over 55% of all players on 30 major league team rosters played American Legion Baseball. 2019 marks the 94th year for American Legion Baseball, an enviable anniversa- ry in any fi eld. For these past 93 years American Legion Baseball has strived to maintain the reputa- Senior Tournament Champion: Beverly Lowell Post 389 750 Senior Tournament Runner-Up: Wayne County Post 68 tion as the highest regarded youth baseball program in the nation. The fi nal game of the tourna- and went on to play Terre Haute Beverly/Lowell’s fi rst loss. In the proud of you! This year’s senior tournament ment started on Sunday August Indiana Post 346 and defeated last game of the Great Lakes Re- You made your community, kicked off on July 31st at Bea- 4th at 1:00pm. Wayne County them 10-2. Day three of the tour- gional Tournament, Danville de- your Post, Department, the State vers Field in Lancaster Ohio. and Beverly/Lowell faced off for nament, they defeated Danville feated Beverly/Lowell 4-3. of Ohio, and The American Le- This tournament was an 8 team, the fi nal game, both teams only Post 210 15-16, then moved on These young men played their gion so proud. You make us feel double elimination tournament. having one loss after their games and defeated Swoyersville Penn- hearts out. They left it all on the grateful that you wear the patch! The 8 teams who won each of on Saturday wrapped up. Last sylvania Post 644 9-8….. mak- fi eld. To say they made Ohio Great season! Until next year….. their regions were the following: year’s tournament runner-up, ing them the ONLY undefeated proud, is an understatement. “It’s hard to beat a person Beverly/Lowell defeated Wayne team in the Great Lakes Regional They were the state runner ups who never gives up. Every strike Region 1-Pemberville Post 183 County 7-1. Tournament and advancing them last year and came back this brings me closer to the next home Region 2-Sidney Post 217 They immediately moved on to to the fi nal game. year with a hunger. They won run. Never allow the fear of strik- Region 3-Wayne County Post 68 the Great Lakes Regional Tour- The fi nal game was our faithful the Ohio Senior State Tourna- ing out keep you from playing the Region 4-Lancaster Post 11 nament which was held at East- “Boys of Summer” versus Dan- ment and went straight to the game” Region 5-Circleville Post 134 ern Illinois University in Charles- ville Illinois Post 210, which were Great Lakes Regional Tourna- -Babe Ruth Region 6-Meigs Post 39 ton, Illinois. Their fi rst game was the winners of the loser’s bracket. ment. They defeated many good Christie White Region 7-Conneaut Post 151 Wednesday August 7th against Danville defeated Beverly/Low- teams and were undefeated until Americanism and Children & Region 8-Beverly/Lowell Post Gladwin County Michigan Post ell 14-6, forcing them to play a the fi nal day. You can’t win em Youth Coordinator 389/750 171. They defeated them 13-5 second game because that was all boys, but we are so very very
Region 1 Winner: Pemberville Post 183 Region 6 Winner: Meigs Post 39
Region 2 Winner: Sidney Post 217 Region 4 Winner: Lancaster Post 11 Region 7 Winner: Conneaut Post 151
Region 3 Winner: Wayne County Post 68 Region 5 Winner: Circleville Post 134 Region 8 Winner: Beverly Lowell Post 389 750 PAGE 10 OHIO LEGION NEWS October | November | December 2019
CHILDREN & YOUTH LET’S TALK SCHOLARSHIPS! Did you know that American gible for Legion member- of his passing, through his estate, selected applicant who is a cur- Legion member or a Veteran can ship. provided funds to the American rent American Legion member in apply for a Department of Ohio • Have a GPA of 3.5 or higher Legion Department of Ohio with good standing, or an Active Duty Scholarship? (Sealed Transcripts) AND the stipulation these funds be member, or a Veteran. The American Legion Depart- a. Have an ACT of 25 or used to directly benefi t the higher High School Award is award- ment of Ohio Scholarship was higher educational pursuits of Belmont ed annually to selected to high established in 1971 to assist de- • Provide an accurately com- County high school students, in- school seniors, including home serving high school students and pleted application along with cluding home schooled or online schooled and online students who veterans attending institutions all required documentation students, or veterans residing in reside and attend school within of higher learning with the ever- • If a high school senior, be Belmont County. the state of Ohio. increasing costs of higher educa- attending college, university, The Donald L. Lanthorn Award The Surviving Spouse of Child tion. The Department of Ohio or trade school in the fall se- is in honor of a lifelong resident Award is awarded to the surviving offers 6 different scholarships for mester immediately follow- of Licking County who served spouse or child of a deceased U.S. Veterans and their children. To be ing high school graduation. as the State Director of Veteran’s service member who died on ac- may give us a call at 740-362- eligible for a scholarship one must • A College admission letter or Affairs and Rehabilitation for tive duty or from injuries received 7478. Applications are due to The be: a statement from University, the Ohio American Legion State on active duty. Department of Ohio no later than • A Legionnaire in good stand- College, or Trade School Headquarters for forty (40) years. The College Student Award is Wednesday, April 15th, 2020. ing OR showing enrollment. This scholarship is awarded annu- awarded annually to a college The Department of Ohio and a. A direct descendant of The Scholarship Screening ally to one (1) selected high school student (s). The Scholarship Screening Com- a Legionnaire in good Committee shall choose no award student, including home schooled Please be sure to inform your mittee thanks each Post, Squad- standing OR based on sex, age, race, creed, or and online students, or veteran family of the scholarship opportu- ron, and every individual who b. A direct descendant of a national origin. The committee residing in and attending high nities they may qualify for. Down- contributes to The American Le- deceased Legionnaire in does not see the names or person- school in Delaware, Knox, Lick- load our scholarship application at gion Department of Ohio Schol- good standing at the time al information of any applicant. ing, Madison, Marion, Morrow or www.ohiolegion.com. If you have arship Program – you all help of passing. The Durward I. Bernhard Award Union counties. any questions during the applica- impact the lives of many students c. If not a Legionnaire, must is in honor of a lifelong resident of The American Legion/Military tion process, please contact us at throughout the years and for years be a military veteran eli- Belmont County who at the time Award is awarded annually to [email protected] or you to come. OHIO LEGION MEMBER RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP
Gabrielle White is a member of The American Legion, Department of OH. White was a recipient of a scholarship from The Department of Ohio. Pictured is the Class of 2023 new Cadets. White, with a sword by her side, trained all of these cadets.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: AMERICANISM UPCOMING EVENTS
November 4-8, 2019: Americanism and Government test to be given in schools March 2-6, 2020: Americanism and Government Trip April 5, 2020: Department Oratorical Contest May 23, 2020: Dayton & Western Reserve National Cemetery Grave Decorating June 14–21, 2020: 2020 Buckeye Boys State October | November | December 2019 OHIO LEGION NEWS PAGE 11
GOOD OF THE LEGION
POST 457 GIVES CERTIFICATE NATIONAL AMERICAN LEGION COLLEGE GRADS
Minor Mcgraw, a Congratulations to Mike Blackwell, Post WWII Veteran and 707 District 3, Jose Rivera, Post 7 District member of Post 9, and Suzette Heller, Post 1 District 12 457 is presented for graduating National American Legion with a Paid Up for College! Life Certifi cate. The certifi cate is presented by Department Sergeant at Arms Roy Terry on behalf of Post 457 and The American Legion.
POST 523 MEMBER PLAQUE
POST 523 RAISES FUNDS FOR FLAGPOLE
This spring, Lowell D. Oberly Post 667 American Legion spearheaded an effort to raise funds for a fl agpole for the Osnaburg Local Schools Foltz Stadium. Through the generosity of friends, families, businesses and alumni, the goal was achieved. On July 23, Post 667 Commander Robert Morrison presented a check for $2,500 to school superintendent Kevin Finefrock. The new fl agpole was dedicated on August 30, 2019, at the fi rst home football game. Members of Post 667 and Boy Scout Troop 36, sponsored by Post 667, participated in the fi rst fl ag raising as the East Canton High School Band played the Star Spangled Banner. Post 667 would like to thank all donors including two other American Legion Posts: Louisville Post 548 and Mineral City Post 519. Fifth District Commander Al Beyer of Irvin Hiskey Post 535 presents Commander Kerwin “Buzz” Nye of Lodi Post 523 with the Membership Quota plaque, and National Commander’s 100% TEAM100 pin during the Fall Conference held on October 13, 2019 hosted by Sch-Loe-Man Post 547 in Monroeville, Ohio. POST 221 INSTALLS NEW OFFICERS
POST 523 GIFTS OF YANKS Tenth District, Massillon, Ohio, American Legion Post #221. On June 1,2019 American Legion Post #221 installed the newly elected offi cers for Legion Post # 221, the Sons of the American Legion and the legion Riders. Various awards and recognition certifi cates were given to members of Post # 221 for outstanding service over the past year to the American Legion and Post# 221. The enclosed photo was taken during the swearing in of the new offi cers.
5th District Commander, Al Beyer presents the Gifts for Yanks plaque to Irvin Hiskey Post 535 for their contribution that benefi ts our veterans here in Ohio to Gifts for Yanks Post 535 Chairman POST 801 VETERAN OF THE YEAR Don Raver, Adjutant; and Larry Webb, Post Commander. At the June Post Meeting, Macedonia resident Daniel E. Davis POST 631 HONORS VETERAN was honored with Post 801’s 2019 Veteran of Don DuBois, 1st the Year Award. Davis Vice Commander has taken a leadership Post 631, presents a role in developing and plaque to Raymond building the Macedonia Hughes, Post 631, at Veterans Park. He Good Sam Hospital. is a U.S. Army 101st Ray Hughes served Airborne Division on the USS New Vietnam veteran and Jersey and USS recipient of the Combat Midway in World Infantryman’s Badge (CIB), Bronze Star and two Air Medals. Davis retired from Case Western Reserve War II. Ray turned 93 University after thirty years constructing Medical School facilities. A resident of Macedonia since 2011, he years of age. and his wife Jean are parents of David, North Carolina, Jennifer Noernberg, Stow and Donald, Macedonia. They are grandparents of three. PAGE 12 OHIO LEGION NEWS October | November | December 2019
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POST 336 HOST VETERAN APPRECIATION DAY POST 318 NEW OFFICERS
American Legion Post 336 Painesville held our annual Veterans Appreciation Day on Sept 13, 2019. This was our tenth year for this event and it was a major success. We had 500+ attendees and numerous vendors and support organizations at the event. Our local Community Based Out Patient Clinic was on site to give fl u vaccinations and answer questions about health services. Tara Wallace, Facility Director for the CBOC spoke to the gathering about changes and options for receiving care outside the VA and how to insure it works well for the Veteran. The featured speaker of the day was Congressman David P. Joyce. He spoke to Veterans issues and spent time speaking with the members and sharing stories and experiences. Post 336 looks forward to next year and we hope it will be even bigger.
On May 12, 2019, an Installation of Offi cer’s Ceremony was conducted at Post 318. The Installing Offi cer was current POST 290 Commander Don Bishop. Two new Post Offi cer’s were sworn in, along with four incumbent Offi cer’s. At the far left, Cdr. Don Bishop. RECEIVES From R-L: Cdr. Elect Joe DuBois, 1st Vice Cdr. Robert Kamman, FUNDING 2nd Vice Cdr. Randell Lindsey, Adj. Elect Edward Ruffennach, Finance Off. Ronald Yersky Jr., Chaplain Jerry Porter. Brad Teis, Department of Ohio 2nd Vice Commander presents a check for $2,500.00 to Greg Gustafson of the Columbiana Firestone POST 290 HAS STREET FAIR Park Board to be used for park improvements. L to R, Richard Houp Columbiana Post 290 1st Vice Commander, Brad Teis, Greg Gustafson and Ken Allcorn Post 290 Commander.
POST 297 CONFERENCE
First District Commander Jason Rue, of Winnow-Am Post 541 commences the District Fall Conference with 1st Vice Commander Joe Navarre of It’s Columbiana Post 290’s annual street fair and members are Joseph W. Diehn Post 468 and 2nd busy in the post trailer selling tickets as post member and trustee Vice Commander, Kevin Motter Ed Holisky watchs over them and helping where needed. of Montpelier Post 109 hosted on October 6, 2019 by American Legion Reuben J. Smith Post 297 in Payne, Ohio. POST 236 CELEBRATES
POST 553 AWARDS MEMBER
During the Great First District Fall Conference, District Historian Harry Landis, presented the 2018- 2019 District Yearbook he prepared that was awarded the Department of Ohio Certifi cate of Achievement for exceptional work, and showed Harry’s dedication and diligence, to Past District Commander David American Legion Post 236, Newton Falls celebrated the U. S. Air Paquette of Adams Township Post Force’s 72nd birthday at the regular monthly meeting held Monday 553. September 9, 2019. Air Force veterans pictured (L-R) Ray Maynard and Jim Murry. October | November | December 2019 OHIO LEGION NEWS PAGE 13
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POST 88 AWARDED POST 382 DONATES FLAG TO SCHOOL
Ashland American Legion Post 88 in Ashland was awarded the 2019 Community Service Award by the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, which covers eight counties: Ashland, Crawford, Huron, Knox, Marion, Morrow, Richland, Seneca and Wyandot. Post 88 Commander Ronald E. Dull, who also serves as Second Vice Commander of the Fifth District, accepted the award during a Bluffton American Legion Post 382 Donated a fl ag to the St. Marys Catholic Church Pre-School in ceremony in Mansfi eld. Bluffton, Ohio.
POST 236 HOST WINNERS BUCKEYE BOYS STATE BAND
American Legion Post 236, Newton Falls, held a dinner for 14 Newton Falls High School students and their parents on Sunday Sept. 15, 2019. The students represented Post 236 at the Boy’s State and Girl’s State conferences held earlier this summer. They were invited to share their experiences learning about State Government. A total of 45 people attended the dinner. Pictured - Adults standing (L-R) Donna Ball, Post 236 Boy’s State Chairperson, Rick Nelson, Post 236 Commander. Boy’s State representatives standing (L-R) Trevor Hanzel, Gavin Phares, Brant Bungard, Mike Hrusovsky. Not present: Trent Jones, Zach Derry, Andrew Steffens, Bryce Moran. Girl’s State representatives seated (L-R) Allison Sembach, Bailey Shrum, Elizabeth Nutter, Julie Coss. Not present: Sadie Andrukat, Buckeye Boys State Band Director, Post 382 Alyssa Dangerfi eld. Adult seated at right: Kim Shaulis Ball, Post 236 Auxiliary, Girl’s State Chairperson. POSTS JOIN TOGETHER TO HONOR VETERAN POST 382 ANNOUNCE BUCKEYE STATE BOYS & GIRLS
Boys & Girls State Chairman Dennis Morrison with Students Twenty-two members from the Findlay American Legion Post 3, McCombe Post 511 and Bluffton Post Raina Runk, Neil Metzger, Zachary Taylor, Angelica Williams is not 382 Honor Guards held Ceremonies for Korean Veteran John Cooper at the Clymer Cemetary near Mt. pictured. Cory, Ohio. PAGE 14 OHIO LEGION NEWS October | November | December GOOD OF THE LEGION
CHARITABLE GOLF DONATES OVER $8500 POST 236 GIVES SUPPLIES
American Legion Post 236, Newton Falls hosted a book bag Bluffton American Legion 382 Annual Gold Charitable Golf donated over $8500 to 20 Organizations. fi lled with school supplies giveaway on Sunday Aug. 4, 2019. St. Nicholas Samaritan Outreach, Warren provided the free book bags to approximately 204 children. Post 236 provided a $2,500.00 donation to the St. Nicholas Samaritan Outreach to host the book bag giveaway and a free Thanksgiving Day dinner that will be held POST 62 HOSTS CENTENNIAL PICNIC at Post 236 in Nov. 2019. The Outreach also provides free dinners at the Windham American Legion Post. Pictures (L-R): Post 236 Offi cers Joe Nicolino, 1st Vice Commander and Rick Nelson, Post Commander. Representing St. Nicholas Samaritan Outreach team are Sis. Albers and Cheryl Ciulei.
POST 28 GROUND BREAKING
Post 62 hosts a centennial picnic.
POST 29 AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO YOUTH Perrysburg American Legion Post #28 members Juan Artiaga (left) and Commander Gary Nordahl (right) join WWII Medal of Honor recipient Hershel “Woody” Williams (center) during the ground breaking ceremony of the Northwest Ohio Gold Star Families Memorial Monument. The memorial will be built on the bank of the Maumee River in Perrysburg. Hershel Williams is one of two remaining WWII Medal of Honor recipients. Mr. Williams was the guest speaker at the ground breaking ceremony.
POST 221 CELEBRATES 100
The Zanesville American Legion and the Sons of the American Legion on August 6 awarded scholarships to several area college students. A total of $18,000 will be awarded.
POST 29 ‘RAISE THE ROOF’ RECEIVES DONATION
Tenth District, Massillon, Ohio, American Legion Post #221. From left to right this photo shows Jeff Runser, Post Commander and his grandson-Trenton; Mark Eklund, Past Commander; and Happy Marotto, ALA President riding on the post fl oat celebrating the 100- The Zanesville American Legion Post 29 recently received $8000.00 from the J.W. & M.H. Straker year anniversary of the American Legion, during the Memorial Day Charitable Foundation for the Post’s “Raise the Roof” project. This grant will benefi t Muskingum County parades in Massillon and Navarre, Ohio. The parades ware held on veterans and their families May 27, 2019. October | November | December 2019 OHIO LEGION NEWS PAGE 15 GOOD OF THE LEGION
FLAG FOR WAYNEDALE GYM 75-YEAR OLD VETERAN RECEIVES DIPLOMA On Tuesday, September 24, 2019, Albert Buxton received his high school diploma from Northwest Local School District – Cincinnati, Ohio. The board granted his wish – to fi nally receive his diploma. “I fi nally got my diploma, fi nally graduated after 57 years. Mr. Buxton left high school in December of 1961 to enlist in the Navy during the Cuban crisis and Viet Nam Confl ict. Took his training at GLNTC in Chicago, IL in January 1962 for 8 weeks. After basic training he was sent to the USS Intrepid (CVS-11) in Norfolk as a Seaman on Admirals Staff as a Boatswain Mate on high GIG. Mr. Buxton was helping his grandson on the district progress book and noticed that there was a section foe Veterans to receive their diplomas. The State of Ohio allows school districts to recognize the efforts of those who left high school during WWII, Korean Confl ict or the Viet Nam Confl ict (Ohio revised code), prior to graduation, in order to join the war effort. Mr. Buxton has four children, 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. “My family had no idea that I never received my diploma and they were happy to see me get it”, he said. I’m proud of my diploma that I received from Colerain High School, proud to be an American Citizen and proud to have served my country. Mr. Buxton has been an American Legion member for 55 years and a proud member of Yeager-Benson Memorial Post 199 in Harrison Ohio.
POST 336 HOST VETERAN APPRECIATION DAY American Legion Riders from Post 336 were honored to provided escort for the remains of Sgt. Vernon Judd. Sgt Judd was listed missing in action on Nov. 28, 1950 and later it was reported that he died in the Hofong Prisoner of War Camp. Sgt. Judd was a member of Company D, 89th Medium Tank Battalion, 25th Infantry Division. Judd is survived by his brother Kenny and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The escort was made up on American Legion, Rolling Thunder and other concerned Veterans Groups. Sgt Judd was escorted from Cleveland Hopkins airport to the Spidell Funeral Home in Brewster, OH. Sgt Judd was one the 50+ sets of remains returned to the United States as a result of negotiations by President Trump. He was interred at Western American Legions from Apple Creak, Homesville and Reserve National Cemetery on Sept 24, 2019 with full Military Honors including a fl y over be two vintage Fredericksburg and the Apple Creek Sons of the American Legion WWII fi ghter planes. Rest in Peace Sgt. Judd in the soil of your homeland. (SAL) donated this fl ag to the Waynedale Athletic Booster Club for the school’s gymnasium to be rolled down for the national anthem at home events. POST 29 POST 221 HONORS CEMETERY CELEBRATES 100 Post 803, Aurora, District 14, decorated a trailer for the city July 4th parade. The Auxiliary purchased a special banner to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Legion. It received honorable mention. The banner was also used in a display at the Aurora Library.
VETERAN’S SERVICE GIVES Tenth District, Massillon, Ohio, American Legion Post #221. The Kendal Settlement existed from 1811 to 1848 before the city of PLAQUE Massillon was founded. After the city of Massillon was founded it annexed the Kendal Settlement including the Kendal Burial Ground Dan Hoile, Wood County Veteran’s Service which was closed and the Massillon Cemetery was opened. The Commission presents to Dave Ridenour a Kendal Burial Ground was forgotten and no markers are visible plaque from the Ohio State Association of today from the past. The Kendal Settlement Committee was formed Veterans Service Commissioners. Dave a few years ago and the cemetery was rededicated on June 30, served on the Wood County Veterans 2019. The American Legion Pos.t 221 Honor Guard was there. From Service Commission for 23 years and also left to right is Mark Weldon, Dan Webber, Leonard Baderscher, and served on the Ohio State Association, Jeff Runser. Not pictured C. Richard Thacher. twice elected as their President. PAGE 16 OHIO LEGION NEWS October | November | December 2019 EDWARD KALIFUT DALE MILLER CARL BEEKMAN ROBERT STEINER EDWARD KLONOWSKI CARL MORAN FLOYD LATHAM POST 199 HARRISON TAPS ROBERT RAST CARL OAKLEAF ROY MILLER ROBERT ARAND ALFONSE ZAPOLNIK STANLEY PIETRZAK JAMES STREITENBERGER CHUCK CARREN POST 37 CINCINNATI KENNETH YOST POST 143 FAYETTE CHARLES CORDLE EUGENE SCHRODER POST 87 WOODSFIELD NEALE CHASE HENRY ELDRIDGE POST 38 MARTINS FERRY GLENN DIERKES CARVER WAGNER DONALD JORDAN CARL SHEETS CLEMENCE KRESS POST 144 COLUMBUS GEORGE KLAPPER POST 40 RICHWOOD POST 88 ASHLAND WILLIAM BRANSCOMB W MANSON CHARLES MEDDLES RONALD ANDERSON RONALD DOHAHUE JOHN PECHINEY FRED WHITE DONALD BALLANTYNE FRED MILLER ROBERT SMITH POST 41 NORWALK CHARLES BROOME POST 147 APPLE CREEK JOHN STEVENS ALFRED NARDECCHIA WILLIAM MAST WILLIAM TRINER BILL WADE LOREN SCHULTZ JOHN NETHERS POST 149 FRANKLIN THOMAS WILLHAM JAMES VOIK GEORGE SNOOK GRANT BRADLEY POST 200 HUBER HEIGHTS POST 43 TROY POST 91 BEREA ROBERT BUCKINGHAM EUGENE HUECKER JAMES GANNON HERBERT ADAMS WILLIAM COPE POST 201 WEST JEFFERSON JOSEPH SIMPSON LAWRENCE BOYLE ARNOLD HOLLON GLENN ARRASMITH GARY YOUNGERMAN GEORGE KRAFT PAUL LIBECAP POST 202 MEDINA POST 44 CANTON THOMAS LOHN CHARLES SWARTZ LOREN MCGURK LEONARD BOWERS JOHN MATEJ POST 151 CONNEAUT POST 209 AKRON POST 1 COLUMBUS THOMAS SCHMIDT GARY MORRIS FREDRICK BURKHART JEFFREY BENNETT JIMMIE WALKER DENZIL MCINTIRE JOHN SOPKO RICHARD PELOW POST 210 CELINA POST 3 FINDLAY SAM STRATIS ARMANDO HERNANDEZ RALPH NOBIS WILLIAM RYAN MARK KLOSTERMAN PAUL PATTON JAMES OROS POST 92 UTICA JULIUS SABO ROBERT MEIRING LARRY RETTIG SAMUEL RUSSELL ROBERT MCDANIEL EDWARD TAYLOR GEORGE MUETHER DANIEL SNYDER JAMES WATKINS BILLY REINBEAU POST 155 JAMESTOWN POST 211 AVON LAKE POST 6 SPRINGFIELD BOB WHITE POST 95 XENIA RAYMOND DIHRKOP WILLIAM BARTOLOVICH KYLE GERHARDT POST 46 BELLEVUE DWIGHT KING POST 157 COLUMBUS JOHN LESCHER WAYNE WATSON ANTHONY BRUGNONE POST 96 LIMA ONEIL CHAMBERS HAROLD SCHATSCHNEIDER POST 7 WICKLIFFE KENNETH FOX JOHN BROOKMAN POST 159 ST. 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CARMEL ROGER NEER RAYMOND CASSARO POST 242 WINCHESTER POST 23 PORTSMOUTH WILLIAM NEAD IVAN SABINS DAVID FEICHTNER JOHN BRADFORD JACK BUSSA POST 73 FOSTORIA POST 123 NORWOOD THOMAS SCHIEFER POST 243 GALION STANLEY DODDRIDGE RICHARD BEMIS JOHN BROCKMAN RONALD WIDMAN CLARENCE BORG JACK EMMONS EMMETT DROLL STEVEN DAUGHERTY POST 183 PEMBERVILLE ALBERT BRUMENSCHENKEL WILLIAM JOHNSON GERALD DROLL POST 124 GENEVA WILLIAM RENO HARRY CARR ROBERT MARASEK FLORIAN PODACH WAYNE SCHIMEL POST 184 PIQUA PAUL FINICAL STEVEN MAULT ROBERT WATSON POST 129 HILLSBORO RONALD CLARK RICHARD KOCHHEISER GEORGE RALSTIN POST 79 MARYSVILLE FORREST BEERY CARL SHANNON POST 245 NEW MADISON ROBERT STAKER OSCAR DECKER RONALD SWONGER HARRY STRAKER DUANE WETZEL JOSEPH VIRGIN POST 80 COVINGTON POST 131 LEETONIA THOMAS WICK POST 250 SYCAMORE POST 24 MCCONNELSVILLE MARTIN BLACK CARL GOODBALLET POST 186 LEBANON EDDIE DOSS W HALL POST 81 JACKSON JAY WALTERS GENE SCHLAGHECK LOWELL HOSLER POST 25 WASHINGTON C.H. FLOYD ROSE POST 134 CIRCLEVILLE POST 190 BOLIVAR POST 254 JOHNSTOWN JAMES HAMILTON EDWARD RUTH THOMAS BERGER MAURICE LUNDENBERGER GARY BUSH POST 27 GALLIPOLIS POST 82 COLUMBUS DONALD GAINES THERESA MCMANUS RONALD RIGGS VICTOR BURGESS ROBERT BUTCHER GORDON LLOYD HAROLD STUTZMAN POST 255 TALLMADGE CHARLES BUSH POST 83 SANDUSKY POST 136 MT. VERNON POST 191 SPENCERVILLE FRANK BALIGA WESLEY MEEKS JAMES FALLER JIMMY STILTNER JOHN ACKERMAN BENJAMIN POTTER POST 256 LOVELAND EUGENE FITZTHUM POST 138 HAMILTON OLIVER PLACE LARRY FARRIS POST 29 ZANESVILLE GARY HAGER WILLIAM KOEHLER POST 193 MANTUA ROGER HARTFORD GENE BAMFIELD ROBERT HAWKINS PAUL KURTZ ROY MAYFIELD ROBERT CREEL POST 257 LOUDONVILLE RANDY HUEY GERALD MILLER POST 194 MASON JERRY HILL KENNETH AEBIE LESTER SADLER MELFORD PEYTON GERALD BOYERS MERL BURKHART PAUL KUTTLER PAUL SCHENK JAMES ZETTLER RONALD LEWIS HAROLD MILES CHARLES EASTERDAY ROBERT TODD POST 139 NEW PHILADELPHIA JAMES OTTEN EUGENE LEMKE HAROLD PRITCHARD DONALD WARNER FRANCIS BORING KENNETH WHEELER POST 196 BRECKSVILLE JAMES WILSON POST 85 NEWARK ROBERT YOUNG VINCENT MANCUSO POST 31 EAST PALESTINE POST 261 OAK HILL JAMES GILES POST 140 GREENVILLE JEFFREY STEIN JAMES JONES WARREN KALE LAWRENCE JONES CLARK LEASE POST 198 KENTON POST 262 HAMLER POST 33 STEUBENVILLE ART MATTHEWS POST 142 WAVERLY RICHARD ALLEN JAMES COOK RICHARD BRANDT ROBERT MELLARS ROBERT BARKER ROBERT GOSSARD JOHN FOLK October | November | December 2019 OHIO LEGION NEWS PAGE 17
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MARYS AUGUST FELDMANN ROBERT WAGNER GENE NICKLEY DAVID FICKS MARY VEIN NELSON PEARSON GUS OLEXEN POST 651 FREDERICKSBURG GLEN SNETHKAMP POST 485 CLEVES POST 560 CAMPBELL ROY PLANT POST 399 DRESDEN THOMAS GALANTIS POST 324 GENOA WALTER HARRELL DAVID WELLS GALEN MAHON NORVAL HUMPHREY PAUL KOULIANOS MICHAEL DRIVER FRANCIS SMYTHE POST 652 DE GRAFF POST 325 MANCHESTER EDWARD KRAUK POST 566 AKRON ARTHUR REUBER POST 401 CALEDONIA JOHN WELSH WILLIAM CLIFFORD MICHAEL WHITE PAUL PHIPPS GARY EVERLY LEROY WISECUP POST 487 WEST MILTON ROY HORRELL POST 659 BERLIN HEIGHTS JOHN LANDIS THOMAS JAMIESON POST 326 SHELBY RALPH CASSEL CARL DRENNEN POST 405 NEW WASHINGTON RON MINTON DENNIS KENNA MAX BASHORE JAMES EHRESMAN POST 667 EAST CANTON LESTER ROSENGARTEN TAVE STANLEY JAMES FREDERICK ROBERT BLANKENHORN MILTON LEONHART JERRY WHITE WILLIAM BONECUTTER WILBUR WERLING POST 406 BETHEL POST 674 WINDHAM JEFFREY JENNEY ALLEN WERTS POST 568 LEESBURG DENVER HINZMAN GERALD BARRETT POST 490 WHITEHALL ROBERT CLAY GENE LOVE ALVA TAYLOR TERRANCE KUDRAVY HERMANN NEHRKORN JOHN GIDDINGS POST 571 MARIA STEIN POST 677 LITHOPOLIS FRANK TILL POST 407 DOYLESTOWN CHARLES RIDDLEBARGER ROBERT NIEBERDING WILLIAM DANIEL DANNY BORN HEROLD VIERS POST 491 DENNISON POST 572 PARMA JAMES DONALDSON POST 327 CORNING POST 414 GLOUSTER MILAN PACKOVICH SAM CALAMIA PAUL WOODS POST 678 WILLOWICK RICHARD BATESON POST 493 JACKSON CENTER JOSEPH FATTLAR CARLTON GEORGE JOSEPH PLUTE POST 330 WAPAKONETA POST 417 MT. STERLING ROY BLACKFORD DONALD GILDOW POST 697 PERRY ORVAL HENGSTLER PHILLIP CUMMONS EDWARD SPENCE RALPH STONE FRANK VITALE CHARLES BAKER STANLEY MAXSON POST 494 SUGARCREEK POST 699 LEAVITTSBURG JAMES NEWLUN POST 418 DEXTER CITY ERNEST RIDENBAUGH POST 574 DAMASCUS HOMER STEWART KENNETH FRITCHLEY ROBERT PERCICH WILLIAM PETTY POST 496 KENT LAWRENCE SANDERSON DONALD ZINK POST 420 MURRAY CITY WILLIAM BYERS POST 578 BATESVILLE KENNETH WILLIAMS RAY FORESTER LOUIS STARR POST 331 RAVENNA DAVID HANSEN POST 703 PARMA ROSLIN BROWN MIKE SEPI POST 584 MARION DONALD GANNON ALVA ABRAMS PAGE 18 OHIO LEGION NEWS October | November | December 2019 JAMES GREALIS RODGER REED RICHARD KRANISKE POST 797 GAHANNA BLADE TANKO DONALD BOES POST 707 ENGLEWOOD CHARLES CARROLL 2019-20 CALENDAR OF EVENTS JAMES CHENEY DONALD AUGUSTEN START END SUBJECT LOCATION WALTER EAKES HERBERT DOCKEN THEODORE FREDERICK CARROLL HUNT 11/2/19 11/2/19 Post Service Offi cer Training Department Headquarters EVERETT HAWORTH POST 803 AURORA LOUIS WOEHL KENNETH HOLLIS 11/2/19 11/2/19 Oratorical Committee Meeting Department Headquarters ARTHUR LANGE POST 710 MARENGO 11/2/19 11/2/19 Finance Committee Meeting Department Headquarters MICHAEL ROBSON MARCELLA WALDER POST 713 DEERFIELD POST 806 WILLOW WOOD 11/4/19 11/8/19 A&G Tests Given in Schools Department Headquarters PAUL SCHOONOVER RALPH TYO 11/11/19 11/11/19 Veteran’s Day- Offi ce Closed Department Headquarters POST 718 MARSHALLVILLE POST 808 AKRON TED RANDLES GARY EGGEMAN 11/12/19 11/12/19 National CMDR Open House Post 532 7:30p-9p BERNARD WILLIARD POST 888 DELAWARE POST 719 ORWELL DENNIS BARNES 11/13/19 11/13/19 Brown Jug Department Headquarters HOWARD WOLF ROY BAVER 11/14/19 11/14/19 National CMDR Southway Post 144 1p-3p Department Headquarters 10am-Noon POST 733 BETTSVILLE EDWARD BRIZES WENDELL BROWN GEORGE LOW 11/17/19 11/17/19 7th District Winter Conference Post 142- Waverly JOHN ROUSH JOHN CHENAULT RALPH SHILEY DAVID CUTRIGHT 11/18/19 11/18/19 Membership Go to Meeting @6PM POST 735 PINEY FORK JAMES DAILEY JOHN IADANZA TED DAVIES 11/28/19 11/29/19 Thanksgiving Observance-Offi ce Closed Department Headquarters JAMES DREHER POST 743 NORTH KINGSVILLE RANDY EASTERLING 12/1/19 12/1/19 2nd District Winter Conference Post 178- Van Wert HUBERT BURKHART CHARLES ELDER JOHN FARMAN 12/1/19 12/1/19 6th District Winter Conference Post 584- Marion REED EPLER GARY WEBSTER WAYNE FREED 12/1/19 12/1/19 8th District Winter Conference Post 376- Junction City POST 746 DAYTON MARIA GARCIA OTTO BOHLENDER ROBERT GREENLESE 12/4/19 12/4/19 13th District Winter Conference Post 91- Berea GEORGE CROSSLEY WILLIAM HOLBROOK 12/7/19 12/7/19 Department Executive Committee Meeting Department Headquarters DORM FANNON VIRGIL LACY POST 749 JEROMESVILLE BUTCH LAUDERBACK 12/8/19 12/8/19 District Commander My Legion Training Department Headquarters 9am-Noon VICTOR KAHL DONALD LETHERS POST 750 LOWELL CHARLES LUTZ 12/14/19 12/14/19 9th District Winter Conference Post 236- Newton Falls RONALD DAVIS ROBERT LYNCH POST 751 SOUTHINGTON WALTER MATHEWS 12/15/19 12/15/19 14th District Winter Conference Post 685 - Streetsboro ROBERT BELICA CHARLES MCCONAHY 12/16/19 12/16/19 Membership Go to Meeting @6PM ROBERT CHERRY RONALD MCDONALD BEULAH SZCZUREK MARVIN MERRITT 12/23/19 12/27/19 Christmas Observance- Offi ce Closed Department Headquarters POST 754 SHAUCK LORENZA METCALF KENNETH HESLEP HAROLD MORTIMORE 12/30/19 1/1/20 New Years Observance-Offi ce Closed Department Headquarters POST 755 SARDINIA HOWARD MOSELEY 1/4/20 1/4/20 10th District Winter Conference Post 86- Toronto ROBERT FENDER DUANE NEWMAN POST 757 CHILLICOTHE GARY PEDERSEN 1/5/20 1/5/20 1st District Winter Conference Post 587- Toledo HAROLD BLOSSER GORDON PERRY POST 760 HANNIBAL THOMAS PETERSON 1/5/20 1/5/20 5th District Winter Conference Post 257- Loudonville JEFFERY PICKETT RALPH HUFFMAN 1/5/20 1/5/20 12th District Winter Conference Post 532- Columbus POST 762 NEW LEBANON DONALD PIERCE ROBERT BAKER PETER PREVITE 1/11/20 1/11/20 4th District Winter Conference Post 69- Cincinnati J BRANHAM CHARLES PRIMMER POST 763 BEAVERCREEK RICHARD RUCK 1/12/20 1/12/20 11th District Winter Conference Post 750, Lowell VIVIAN BENAVIDEZ DONALD SADLER ERWIN SLADEWSKI 1/19/20 1/19/20 3rd District Winter Conference Post 668- Vandalia POST 764 NEWARK DELMAR TAYLOR THOMAS LOEGEL 1/20/20 1/20/20 Membership Go to Meeting @6PM CHARLES THEOBALD POST 768 BEALLSVILLE DEAN TIPPENS 1/21/20 1/21/20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day National Observance JAMES OLLOM JAMES WARD POST 771 HEATH ROGER WEINERT 1/23/20 1/23/20 Winter Ohio Legion News Submission Deadline Department Headquarters STAN ZDONIAK ROBERT WIELAND 1/24/20 1/26/20 Mid-Winter Conference Crowne Plaza Columbus North-Worthington POST 776 RIVERSIDE RANDOLPH WIELAND WILLIAM BRION CHARLES WILSON 2/8/20 2/9/20 Dept. Bowling Tournament Week 1 Poelking Lanes South CLARENCE CLARK PAUL LOGAN 2/15/20 2/16/20 Dept. Bowling Tournament Week 2 Poelking Lanes South 2/17/20 2/17/20 President’s Day National Observance 2/22/20 2/22/20 Membership Face to Face Department Headquarters 2/22/20 2/23/20 Dept. Bowling Tournament Week 3 Poelking Lanes South 2/23/20 2/23/20 Baseball Meeting Department Headquarters @10:00AM 3/1/20 3/1/20 6th District Spring Conference Post 79- Marysville Happy Holidays 3/1/20 3/1/20 8th District Spring Conference Post 476- Wilksville 3/2/20 3/6/20 Americanism and Government Trip Washington D.C. 3/4/20 3/4/20 13th District Spring Conference Post 421- Fairview from our family 3/8/20 3/8/20 2nd District Spring Conference Post 345- Ft. Recovery 3/8/20 3/8/20 11th District Spring Conference Post 29- Zanesville to yours! 3/8/20 3/8/20 12th District Spring Conference NVMM- Columbus 3/8/20 3/11/20 DSO/ Washington Conference Hilton Washington Hotel 3/14/20 3/14/20 VA&R Spring Committee Meeting Department Headquarters 3/14/20 3/14/20 National Security Spring Committee Meeting Department Headquarters 3/15/20 3/15/20 Membership Go to Meeting @6PM 3/15/20 3/15/20 1st District Spring Conference Post 063- Ottawa 3/15/20 3/15/20 7th District Spring Conference Washington Court House 3/15/20 3/15/20 14th District Spring Conference Post 566 - Garfi eld 3/21/20 3/21/20 9th District Spring Conference Post 7- Wickliffe 3/21/20 3/21/20 10th District Spring Conference Post 290- Columbiana 3/22/20 3/22/20 4th District Spring Conference Post 49 - Wilmington 3/22/20 3/22/20 5th District Spring Conference Post 88- Ashland 3/28/20 3/28/20 Finance Committee Meeting Department Headquarters 3/29/20 3/29/20 3rd District Spring Conference Post 586- Tipp City The American Legion, 4/4/20 4/4/20 Department Executive Committee Meeting Department Headquarters 4/10/20 4/11/20 Buckeye Boys State Spring Meeting Department Headquarters Department of Ohio 4/10/20 4/12/20 Pool Tournament Post 29 4/20/20 4/20/20 Membership Go to Meeting @6PM Staff 5/1/20 5/1/20 11th District Summer Convention Post 77- Neff 5/3/20 5/3/20 12th District Summer Convention Post 465- Columbus 5/3/20 5/3/20 6th District Summer Convention Post 285- Hebron 5/3/20 5/3/20 7th District Summer Convention Post 142- Waverly October | November | December 2019 OHIO LEGION NEWS PAGE 19
VA Medical Centers and Homes has over 18,900 volunteers. mild skin irritations, etc. Director Since the Mission Act was (Continued from page 7) Johns Evans formed trusting Murdock believes the Mission Act implemented Chillicothe VA has relationships with staff, volunteers, will have minimal impact on its’ seen a 40% increase in referrals to Commander Friend met Charles of the VA to keep all medical and most-importantly the veterans operations and “that the majority community providers. Telehealth Dawson, age 101, a resident at notes and documentation from whom we served. of veterans want to receive care is a great tool for the veterans to The Ohio Veterans Home in each visit before they leave their “I just try to be their friend” – within the VA.” utilize but it is also dependent on Georgetown. Charles is a WWII appointments. The VA struggles John Evans Patient Satisfaction Surveys accessibility to broadband internet veteran who stormed the beach of to obtain medical records from John Evans is a paid-up for life conducted by the Cincinnati VA is which is not available in all rural Normandy. Charles remains active community providers and there is member of American Legion reported that there is a 90% trust areas. by remaining dedicated in his love often additional cost involved. The Clifton Post 421. In 2017, John rating. When a veteran reports a The Chillicothe VA is looking for for the arts and crafts. billing process between the VA Evans was inducted into the Ohio bad experience, we have a team of volunteers to serve in the red coat Chalmers P. Wylie VA and community providers should Veterans Hall of Fame staff dedicated to service recovery. ambassador program. The team Ambulatory Care Center is in continue to improve but the local Cincinnati VA Medical During the meeting with Director is also creating a Battle Buddy Columbus, Ohio and is under the facility has very little control over Center is also a 5-star Facility Murdock, we discovered three areas program, where a knowledgeable leadership of Director Vivian T. that process. for VA Strategic Analytics for of opportunity for collaboration. veteran will assist veteran patients Hudson since October 28, 2018. VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare Improvement and Learning (SAIL) 1. The recruitment and training receiving care at the facility. Chalmers provides services System – Cleveland VA Medical which is a measurement of quality of the next generation of VA The Dayton VA Medical Center ranging from same-day surgery, Center is a 5-star Facility for and effi ciency. Cincinnati VA Volunteers. is a 356-bed facility and is also a primary care, woman’s health, pain VA Strategic Analytics for Medical Center serves fi fteen 2. To improve our current system state-of-the-art teaching facility. management, dental, optometry, Improvement and Learning (SAIL) counties in Ohio, Kentucky, and to transport veterans to VA The Dayton VA Medical Center and many more. which is a measurement of quality Indiana and is an affi liated teaching appointments and programing. just lost its Director Jill Dietrich, Commander Friend received a and effi ciency. Commander Friend hospital with the University of The Chillicothe VA Medical whom is the new Director for The brief from Marylyn Brink, Veterans met with the executive leadership Cincinnati College of Medicine. Center welcomed Dr. Kathy W. VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare Justice Outreach (VJO) Specialist. and received an overview of facility Commander Friend met with Berger as its newest Director. Dr. System. Upon our visit, Dayton The purpose of VJO program operations. Cleveland VA provided Director Mark Murdock. The Berger is an Air Force veteran VA had an acting Associate is to provide direct outreach, healthcare services to 112,589 Mission Act provides a new urgent and is the previous Director for Medical Director and an Acting assessment, and case management unique veterans who are connected care benefi t. Eligible veterans will the Montana Health Care Center. Associate Director for Patient Care for justice-involved Veterans in to the VA for the fi rst time. Services be able to receive urgent care from Chillicothe is located on 308 acres Services. The transition of new local courts and jails. Marylyn include but not limited to mental an urgent care provider that is of rural land once occupied by Medical Center Leadership and works closely with The Franklin health, rehabilitation, primary care, part of VA contracted network of Camp Sherman during World War the opening of two Community- County Military and Veterans and surgery. community providers without prior I. Chillicothe VA provides acute Based Outpatient Centers Naream twoe: Court and The Franklin County Virtual Healthcare continues authorization from VA. Urgent care and primary medical services key challengesN athatme: the Dayton Jail – which recently opened its to expand and innovate to fi t the benefi t covers treatment of non-Falincludingl OL NmentalC healthros ands wlong-ordVA Medical Center are currently fi rst dormitory for justice-involved needs of veterans. This fall, Mobile emergent symptoms like fl u,C cold,om pletermteF tcareahlel services.cOroLsNsw Corrodspsuwzzolerdbeexperiencing.low veterans. This veteran dormitory Screening Unit will come online Complete the crossword puzzle below currently houses 12 veterans but and make its way throughout the 1 Name: can host up-to 20 veterans. Veteran entire Northeast Ohio catchment 1 Fall OLN CrosswordFall OLN Crosswor2d dormitories in local jails have area. Veterans are encouraged 2 shown to have great benefi ts to the to register at myhealth.va.gov to Complete the crossword puzzle below justice-involved veteran across the refi ll VA prescriptions, keep track 1 state of Ohio. The VJO has found of all VA medical appointments, 3 that justice-involved veterans may communicate with VA staff, and to 3 2 4 5 6 7 are often eligible for and become view your VA medical records. 4 5 6 7 connected to VA services that add Cleveland VA is excited to 8 to that individuals’ well-being. announce that its stand-alone 8 3 Commander Friend received Women’s Health Center will be 9 9 a brief regarding the Women completed and celebrate its grand 4 5 6 7 10 11 Veterans Program. Chalmers offers opening in 2020. 10 8 11 a primary and gender-specifi c In June of 2019 Susan Fuehrer, healthcare in a sensitive and safe VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare 9 environment which is housed in System Director formally retired 10 12 12 11 a separate, exclusive clinical area. after 30 years of service throughout The clinic is staffed by 2-fulltime nearly every level of the Veterans 13 14 13 14 female physicians, RNs. LPN, Health Administration. Fuehrer 15 15 health tech, medical support began her time at the Cleveland VA 12 16 17 assistants, and a Women Veterans in 1986 and became the Director in 16 13 14 17 Program Manager. Services range 2019. Fuehrer led various capital 18 from primary care, preventative improvements to The Cleveland 18 15 services, mental health, and many VA Medical Center including 16 17 more. Commander Friend and renovations to the medical center, 19 18 12th District leadership made a parking garage, and the creation 19 recommendation for Chalmers to of VA outpatient centers. Just do a public service announcement before retirement, Fuehrer was to inform our community of the able to see the completion of the 19 services available to our female Greater Cleveland Fisher House 20 veterans. which include two 16-suite homes 20 Director Hudson provided accessible to families of veterans a general overview of facility receiving treatment at Cleveland operations. Chalmers serves roughly VA Medical Center. 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