- March 11th, the monthly general membership meeting was held. Commander Brown declared that our Post 307 Oratorical Contest in February was excellent!
Congratulations to Priscilla Clark for winning the Area Oratorical competition! Priscilla will represent Post 307 at the Department level next where she hopes to win and take it to the next level!
Congratulations to Priscilla Clark for winning the Area Oratorical competition! Priscilla will represent Post 307 at the Department level next where she hopes to win and take it to the next level!
The guest speaker was the newly elected Forsyth County Sheriff Duane
Piper. He spoke of his plans for reorganizing the department for improved efficiency, recommendations for Forsyth County citizens to assist the department, and complimented the practice presentations by Priscilla Clark.
Up next are the Boys State Selections. Ed Miller and his team are working to have our Boys State selections made prior to the March Conference.
Post 307 is organizing a“Legion Riders” Chapter for our Post. We need at least 5 riders to be certified as a
“Legion Riders” Post. Mike Busse was introduced to the Post and is leading this effort, so if you know of anyone interested please let Mike know and he will follow up.
Commander Brown advised that Post 307 will host the District 9 meeting on May 5 at the new National Guard armory in Cumming.
Please start now spreading the word, we want to set new attendance records and will need everyone’s support to make this a memorable event.
Post 307 continues to be a leader in recruiting. We are currently at 119% and growing! Remember to continue looking at every Veteran you meet as a potential member for our Post. There is much untapped potential in Forsyth County that we need to take advantage of! Thanks to Ed Miller for working the list hard and bringing them on board.
Piper. He spoke of his plans for reorganizing the department for improved efficiency, recommendations for Forsyth County citizens to assist the department, and complimented the practice presentations by Priscilla Clark.
Up next are the Boys State Selections. Ed Miller and his team are working to have our Boys State selections made prior to the March Conference.
Post 307 is organizing a“Legion Riders” Chapter for our Post. We need at least 5 riders to be certified as a
“Legion Riders” Post. Mike Busse was introduced to the Post and is leading this effort, so if you know of anyone interested please let Mike know and he will follow up.
Commander Brown advised that Post 307 will host the District 9 meeting on May 5 at the new National Guard armory in Cumming.
Please start now spreading the word, we want to set new attendance records and will need everyone’s support to make this a memorable event.
Post 307 continues to be a leader in recruiting. We are currently at 119% and growing! Remember to continue looking at every Veteran you meet as a potential member for our Post. There is much untapped potential in Forsyth County that we need to take advantage of! Thanks to Ed Miller for working the list hard and bringing them on board.
- April 8th, the monthly General Membership Meeting was held at the National Guard Armory. Commander Brown presented a 60 year member pin and plaque to Post 307 member Robert J. Burkhead.
Mr Burkhead is the longest continuous American Legion member in Post 307. |
Larry Havenhill, Michelle Clark, Commander Dennis Brown
The guest speaker was Michelle Clark from the American Red Cross. After thanking the Post for their blood drive on December 7th, 2012, Michelle provided statistics regarding blood donations nationally, plus give insight into the local Red Cross organization and how each group functions. She also clarified eligibility standards for giving blood and, based on a show of hands, less than 20% of those present were eligible, which she said is normal on a national average. She committed to provide the Post with literature and information in response to questions raised during the question and answer session.
In the picture at right are: Senior Vice Commander Larry Havenhill, Michelle Clark, and Post 307 Commander Dennis Brown.
During the business meeting which followed, Adjutant Miller announced that Post 307 is at 125% of our goal of 200 members.
Commander Brown stated that there will soon be a planning session for Post 307's 3rd Annual Golf Tournament.
Boys State: Adjutant Ed Miller stated that we have 16 boys attending, their applications are complete, and we're waiting on transportation arrangements.
ROTC: In Bill Surl's absence, Ed Miller reminded members of the Marine Corps Jr ROTC Change of Command ceremony on April 24th at 7:45 PM at the NFHS football field.
Commander Brown introduced Randy McGhee, who will be a new Member-at-Large on the Executive Board.
In the picture at right are: Senior Vice Commander Larry Havenhill, Michelle Clark, and Post 307 Commander Dennis Brown.
During the business meeting which followed, Adjutant Miller announced that Post 307 is at 125% of our goal of 200 members.
Commander Brown stated that there will soon be a planning session for Post 307's 3rd Annual Golf Tournament.
Boys State: Adjutant Ed Miller stated that we have 16 boys attending, their applications are complete, and we're waiting on transportation arrangements.
ROTC: In Bill Surl's absence, Ed Miller reminded members of the Marine Corps Jr ROTC Change of Command ceremony on April 24th at 7:45 PM at the NFHS football field.
Commander Brown introduced Randy McGhee, who will be a new Member-at-Large on the Executive Board.