INFORMATION
COVID-19 Screening
As a precautionary health measure for our support specialists in light of COVID-19, we're going to be operating with a limited team. Thanks for your patience, as it may take longer than for our restart.
In accordance with the Michigan Executive Order, all members and guests who meet in-person at any Paw Paw American Legion event must complete the following questions BEFORE entering the event.
Once we begin to re-open this form will need to be completed.
The form has not been released as yet!
POST MEMBER MEETINGS ON HOLD AGAIN
NOTICE WE ARE OPEN FOR ALL EVENT ACTIVITIES.
SUNDAY BREAKFAST
Our breakfast Time: 8 am - 11 am.
BINGO is on Friday
Doors will open at 4:00 pm to the first 55 BINGO PLAYERS. There will be NO food service.
SPAGHETTI DINNER canceled
We will plan to restart our dinners. Our Spaghetti Thank you all for your support. $8 will get you a really nice meal. Kids 5 and under are FREE with a paid adult.
LASAGNA DINNER - TBA
We look forward to seeing everyone on - $10 get you a really nice meal. Kids 5 and under are FREE with a paid adult.
2022 CHRISTMAS PARADE
The parade is on the first Saturday, on December 3, 2022. PARADE ASSEMBLES JUST NORTH OF ST. JULIAN WINERY ON GREMPS STREET, WITH A 10 A.M. START TIME. THE PARADE PROCEEDS EAST ON MICHIGAN AVENUE TO MAIN STREET TO TYLER FIELD.
LEGION ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
As of August 2019 membership requirements to join the American Legion
If you have served federal active duty in the United States Armed Forces since December 7, 1941, and have been honorably discharged or are still serving - you are eligible for membership in The American Legion!
*Because eligibility dates remain open, all current active-duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible to join The American Legion at this time, until the date of the end of hostilities as determined by the government of the United States.
**U.S. Merchant Marine eligible only from December 7, 1941, to December 31, 1946 (WWII).
ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS
Legislation signed into law on July 30 2019 opens Legion membership to hundreds of thousands more veterans. The Let Everyone Get Involved in Opportunities for National Service LEGION Act allows any honorably discharged veterans who’ve served since Dec. 7, 1941, to join the American Legion and access its programs and benefits. Congress chartered and incorporated the American Legion in 1919 as a patriotic veteran’s organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. Previously, military veterans who served in periods of peacetime between wars were not eligible for membership, according to a release. “We are proud to welcome any of the six million living veterans from the previously unrecognized periods into our organization and call them ‘Legionnaires,’” said national Legion Commander Brett Reistad. The bipartisan effort was made early this year through legislation introduced in Congress in the House and Senate. When applying for membership, prospective Legionnaires and recruiters should write ‘LEGION Act’ in the eligibility date section of American Legion membership applications if they fall outside the previous seven war eras, Brett said. “The larger pool of veterans now eligible for the American Legion will also open their family members to eligibility in the Sons of the American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary,” Brett said.
WHAT DOES THE AMERICAN LEGION DO?
The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization. Focusing on service to veterans, service members and communities, the Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States.
Therapeutic Equestrian Center (TEC)
TEC with VETS - a FREE Veteran Therapeutic Equestrian Program since 2006, the Therapeutic Equestrian Center (TEC) has been offering programs to enhance the lives of people with special needs and disabilities through horse-related activities. TEC's therapeutic riding, in-school, and community-based initiatives have welcomed participants of all ages and abilities, challenging them to test their limits to achieve what they may have thought was impossible. The connection between horse and rider can be transforming. Steady progress leads to fist bumps and high fives, words of encouragement and praise for a job well done - going from "l can't" to "l did it." TEC offers hope.
TEC offers this program for men and women who have served in our country’s armed forces and those still serving. We’ve proudly opened our doors to veterans, their families and active military who are looking for an alternative activity to help them meet the challenges of daily living. Our instructors have designed a program with you in mind, beginning where you are and moving forward as a team.
The time and energy spent in building the relationship between horse and rider (or non-rider) can be life-changing. This special bond may become the spark that leads to emotional healing, as well as improved self-confidence, trust, respect, and compassion. The partnership can also help individuals manage depression and anxiety, post-traumatic stress and relational issues. Truly, horses change lives. We invite you to let them change yours.
If interested? Need more information? Want to sign up for a program or become a volunteer?
Call (269) 429-0671 or info@tecfarm.org
NOTE: Hank Bostic is on the Board of Directors for Therapeutic Equestrian Center (TEC). He has personally connected two veterans to this program and they are extremely happy with the benefits. Hank is a member of Post 68 Sons of the American Legion and currently holds the position of Commander for the Squadron. Hank may be contacted for more information at (269) 888-4889. If you know someone who may benefit from this program feel free to call Hank for more information?
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Have a great 2021 everyone!
Scholarships and Recognition
Nursing Scholarship
Firefighter of the Year
Nursing Scholarship
Deadline: April 15, 2022
Open to all who wish to pursue the medical field. Must be a high school graduate from an eastern Van Buren County high school or live in eastern Van Buren County
Teacher of the Year
Firefighter of the Year
Nursing Scholarship
Firefighter of the Year
Firefighter of the Year
Firefighter of the Year
Deadline: January 5, 2022
Law Officer of the Year
Boys State Application Form
Firefighter of the Year
Deadline: January 5, 2022
Law Officer of the Year
Boys State Application Form
Boys State Application Form
Boys State Application Form
Open to high school juniors
Deadline: May 1, 2022
Program dates are Jun, 2022
At Grand Valley State University, Allendale Campus
Student Trooper
Boys State Application Form
Boys State Application Form