Legion Newsletter
Commanders Report for September
Regarding the burglary at our Post, we have taken steps to improve as recommended by the committee assigned to improve security. Ours thanks for this goes to
This past month has been extremely active for our members. Our new picnic tables arrived in time for the Family Day Celebration. And a celebration it was. There were kids all over the facility. A dunk tank was very popular since it was so hot. The clowns proved to be busier than anyone else as they painted faces of the kids. Who are these clowns? Thank them when you find out. Things to do included Dance Dance, Karaoke, Treasure Hunt, Cupcake Walk, Duck Pond, Spinning Wheel, Fire Truck with EMT’s to treat a horse fly bite and a Bounce House. It was a wonderful celebration for the families. Bikes where given as door prizes to some very happy winners, thanks to our very own Harold Melton. Thank Harold for his long time Post support as well as the Bikes. And the prime motivators are Cary and Christy. Thank you, each and every one of you who helped. Great program.
And then the World War II Car Show came to town and solicited our help in the concession pa
Summer has been very active and the Fall Season is promising to be every bit as active. Check the schedule for events you would like to attend and or participate in. This Post is active and growing due to the input from a lot of members for the past 10 years. Their efforts are plain to see and the foundation they have built is strong. Thanks to every one of you who have been a part of this Post.
Fred Hunt, Commander
American Legion Post 145
Avon, Indiana 46123
Section 2. Duties of the Americanism Committee. The Americanism Committee
shall be charged with the inspiration of patriotism and good citizenship by arrangements for proper
observance of patriotic occasions; encouragement of patriotic and civic phases of instruction in
schools; Americanization of aliens; combating anti-American propaganda by
education of the general public in American ideals through public forums, etc. and activities for community and civic
betterment. Also, encourages youth activates such as Boys State, Scouts, Oratorical Contest, School
Award Medals, baseball, flag etiquette, and other similar community services, as well as provide
a listing of available scholarships through the “Need a Lift?” booklet.
Section 3. Duties of Ceremonials Committee. The principal duty of the Ceremonials
Committee is to insure all new members are properly initiated. The committee also concerns itself
with proper presentation of other rituals outlined in the Manual of Ceremonies – burial detail and
the wearing of Legion regalia.
Section 4. Duties of Children and Youth Committee. Shall be charged with aid and
service to children of veterans, cooperating with other established agencies in the community;
laboring for the betterment of child conditions and in coordinating services and agencies in the
community for the above purposes. To act as intermediary for the needy child of a veteran in
obtaining the fulfillment of the Legion’s pledge that “No child of a war veteran shall be in need of
the necessities of life” and “A square deal for every child”.
Section 5. Duties of the Economic Committee. The Post Economic Committee is
primarily concerned with local employment programs. Veterans preference, housing, government
employment, employment of the handicapped and re-employment rights of workers.
Section 6. Duties of the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee shall be charged
with the administration of the financial policy, preparation of budget recommendations and
supervision of receiving, disbursing and accounting of all Post funds.
Section 7. Duties of the Foreign Relations Committee. This committee has become
active, asAmerica has recognized its responsibility as a world leader. Maintaining and securing
world peace and friendship abroad through community endeavors have become as essential as any
aspect of treaty law.
Section 8. Duties of theGraves Registration and Memorial Committee. The duties of
this committee involves recording of gravesites and complete information on veterans’ burial in
cemeteries assigned to the Post. To mark and decorate graves of deceased veterans; render service
and comfort to bereaved families; to provide American Legion funeral services when requested.
Section 9. Duties of the House Committee. The duties of the House Committee are
to supervise the operation of the physical facilities of the Post such as a clubroom, American Legion
Center, meeting room, etc. Supervision includes administration, responsibility for equipment,
hiring and direction of employees, as authorized by the Post Executive Committee and general rules
applicable to the conduct of members while on the premises of the Post. It shall review contracts
will all employees so that the duties and responsibilities be update accordingly during the year.
Section 10. Duties of the Entertainment Committee. The duties of this committee is to
provide entertainment for the Club either by social activities as cookouts, barbeques, meals, etc. A recreational
time for all to share and enjoy the company of its members and friends. The activities may be singers, karaoke,
or events on TV. To be scheduled each month with members of all organizations so not to have events conflict with
each other. This committee shall report to the Executive Committee only. It shall have a budget each year set forth
by the Executive Committee from the Club Account.
Section 11. Duties of the Legislative Committee. The Legislative Committee needs to
have knowledge of what is going on in Congress. to promote the official legislative mandates of The
American Legion; disseminate monthly legislative updates; establish, maintain and promote
proactive grassroots lobbying activities; and establish and maintain liaison with elected officials and their staff.
Section 12. Duties of the Membership Committee. The Membership Committee shall
have charge of all matters pertaining to the membership of the Post, including the procuring of new
members, reinstatements and eligibility of members.
Section 13. Duties of the Public Relations Committee. The Public Relations Committee
shall be charged with the promotion of public support of the Legion’s programs by the
establishment of proper contact with the American Legion Magazine, Department and National
Legion news service and by local publicity of the Post programs and activities. Your goal is to
define The American Legion in the public eye by the values for which it stands.
Section 14. Duties of the Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Committee. The
Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation Committee shall supervise all matters pertaining to service to
comrades in the prosecution of all just claims against theUnited States and state government,
employment, relief, etc. To visit comrades who are sick or disabled; to visit and comfort members of
their families when sick or bereaved.
Section 15. Duties of the National Security Committee. The National Security
Committee is to organize the Post membership in support of National and Civilian defense projects
in the community; to organize the Post and to assist in organizing the community for readiness to
meet any emergency.
Section 16. Duties of the Sons of the American Legion Committee. This committee is
charged to act as a supervisory committee for the Sons of the American Legion squadron in
connection with its organization, activities, recreational and educational programs.
Section 17. Duties of the VAVS Committee or Visiting Committee. This committee
is charged with visiting and comforting members and their families when sick or bereaved and with
visiting hospitalized veterans.
Section 18. Duties of the Gaming Committee. This committee shall oversee the
operation of gaming events that are allowed by the Laws ofIndiana. Providing instructions of games
for the members to understand, reviewing those rules and making changes when necessary to ensure
legal games are played by the members of the American Legion. New games or any changes to rules
on any games are to be presented to the Post Executive Committee for approval before they are placed
into effect. The committee shall be made up of 3 Legionnaires, 1 Auxiliary and 1 SAL member. They do
not have to be an officer of their organization to be on this committee. This committee reports directly to
the Executive Committee. This committee does not have responsible for the pull tap machines, 50/50 games
or games from behind the bar.
RULES RELATING TO CHILDREN IN POST 145
American Legion Post 145 is a family oriented Post and we encourage members to bring children to the Post.. To make the experience enjoyable for everyone, it is important that no guest or child of a guest act in a way that interferes with other’s use and enjoyment of the Post. Children by their nature do not always understand what is expected of them, From time to time, even if they do understand, it is the nature of childhood that obedience to rules needs to be enforced by the adults responsible for the child. In addition, the post has a gaming and liquor license. Each of these licenses has mandatory rules that must be obeyed in order to keep the license. Some of those rules relate specifically to minors. Because of all of these factors American Legion Post 145 has the following rules for children and the adults who bring them to the post.
- No one under the age of majority will be allowed to pay, handle, buy tickets or anything related to our gaming license at any time.
- No one under the age of 21 will be allowed past the carpet edge adjacent to the bar.
- No one under the age of 21 will be allowed to handle, buy or otherwise be allowed to be involved with alcoholic beverages.
- Adults who bring children into the post are required to remain on the property for as long as the children are present. Children must leave the post property prior to 9:00 PM.
- Adults who bring children into Post buildings are required to place the children at a table and are not to sit at the bar as long as the children are on Post property. That adult will be responsible for supervising the conduct of the children in his /her care.
- Children who are in the Post building will be required to be seated at the tables, or to remain in the immediate proximity of the table except for the operation of the non-gambling games (e.g. bowling machine) or to obtain food from a buffet or food display.
- Children who are in the Post buildings will not stand at the edge of the carpet in order to converse with or simply be near an adult sitting at the bar.
- Children in the Post buildings will not run, or engage in boisterous play inside of the Post building. Activities that involve running or boisterous play are limited to the outside area of the Post property.
- Other than for organized play outside of the Post building or another organized Post function, if a child is outside of the Post on Post property, a supervising adult must be physically present in the area where the child is. In the event of organized play or another organized Post function a child may be left under the supervision of responsible adults assigned by the Post to supervise the organized play or another organized Post function.
- Any child who breaks these rules may subject the adults responsible for bringing them to the Post to sanctions, including but not limited to being required to leave the Post property.
Executive Board
Avon, Post 145
