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POLK COUNTY MEMORIAL POST 250
Tryon, Polk County, NC
Last updated on
11/09/2011
Commander:
Michael Collins
You can contact the Commander at:
(864) 457-3115
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Polk County Memorial Post
250 |
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We meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Legion Hall located at 43 Depot Street in Tryon, North Carolina. This is across from the old train station. To find us: at Morris the Horse (wooden) that is in the center of town you will need to cross over the tracks and proceed towards the US Post Office and Bank Of America. The distance from the tracks to the turn off is 500 feet then turn right down to the by the old train station. The Legion is on the Left - a WHITE 2 story building. |
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History of the American Legion The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic, mutual-help, war-time veterans organization. It is now a community-service organization and includes nearly 3 million members - men and women - in nearly 15,000 American Legion Posts worldwide.
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Post 250's Membership Post 250 has approximately 200 members from Polk County and surrounding areas. All qualified veterans are encouraged to be a part of this prestigious and honorable group. All qualified veterans are urged to join the Post. The benefits are to numerous to mention here but it is well worth it.
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What we do in the community Post 250 activities include helping fellow veterans, working with the youth in our community, providing scholarships and getting involved in many local activities as well as a strong dedication to Americanism. The American Legion promotes and supports legislative programs for Veterans and their families. This post provide sponsorship of the Suzuki Violin Training for young people, as well as Writing and Assay Contest, Scholarships for college and a whole lot more. Both the American Legion and the several local VFW Posts' provide an Honor Guard for those who have passed away that were members of the military. A flag is present to the family at the time of burial and a 21 gun salute is provide followed by taps. UPCOMING EVENTS:Mark you calendar now08 November 2011 Election Day 11
November 2011 Veterans Day 06 December 2011 Joint meeting with the Ladies Auxiliary for annual Christmas Dinner at 6:30 pm (covered dish dinner - Post will provide meat) 31 December 2011 Post New Year's Eve Party from 6:30 pm til 10:00 pm (bring light finger food for snacks) 03 January 2012 Post Meeting at 7:00 pm (will conduct Post Everlasting Ceremony) POST SPONSORS AMERICAN LEGION JUNIOR BASEBALL TEAM The Post is considering sponsoring an American Legion Junior Baseball team from Polk County. The team will conduct tryouts in Spring of 2012. Age of players are sixteen or less years old. We are confident that Post #250 will be able to sponsor the team which could draw players from the Polk County area as well as from the Landrum, South Carolina area. POLK COUNTY HONOR GUARD The Polk County Honor Guard squad has purchased a complete uniform for 19 members. The uniforms includes, boots, pants with gold strip, white web belt, shirt with epaulets, black tie, black coats and white bill cap. The cost is estimated at $7,500. We are still seeking donations for the Honor Guard which can be submitted to Glenn Burgess, 20 Hampton Ct, Columbus, NC 28722. BINGO Friday night Bingo is doing well. Glenn is still looking for additional help. There is NO SMOKING in the building during Bingo. Doors opens at 6:00 pm and starts at 7:00 pm. If you would like to help, contact Glenn at 828.899.6420. POST HOLIDAY PARTY The Post will provide the meat (chicken and ham). Please bring casserole, veggies or dessert. Date is December 6, 2011 for our annual joint meeting the Ladies Auxiliary. We will begin to eat at 6:30 pm. |
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officers for the 2011-2012 year Commander - Michael Collins |
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Pictures from the following events: Memorial Day 2011, Columbus, North Carolina |
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Bingo is held on Friday Nights from 7:00 to 9:00 PM NO SMOKING INSIDE THE GAME AREA Canteen is open ~ soft drinks Pots start at $20.00
per game. The more that play the higher this jackpot Post opens at 5:30 |
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