Sons of the American Legion Squadron 331

The Commander of the American Legion Post 331 will arrange for the Color-Guard at Veterans Plaza, 21^st & Dune Drive on Veteran’s Day, at 11:00 a.m., Sunday, November 11^th, 2018.

There will be a ceremony as follows:

• Introduction by: Tom McCullough, Commander American Legion Post
• US Flag Presentation and Flag Raising Ceremony: by American Legion Post Flag Detail
• Seven Mile Singers: Star Spangle Banner
• Invocation: Father Mark Cavagnaro, St. Brendan the Navigator Parish
• Message: Mayor Martin Pagliughi
• Seven Mile Singers: God Bless America
• Wreath Presentation:
  • Presentation of wreath: American Legion Post 331
  • Presentation of wreath: Greg Kizeik, Commander SAL Squadron Post #331
  • Presentation of wreath: Mayor Martin L. Pagliughi
  • Presentation of wreath: D. Lynn Schwartz, Avalon School Board & Avalon Elementary School Student, Aiden and Jack Fox
  • Presentation of wreath: Chief Jeff Christopher, Avalon Police Dept.
• Rifle Salute: Post Rifle Detail, Taps: American Legion
• Benediction: Rev. Dr. David Montanye, Avalon First Methodist Church

Please join us at the American Legion Post 331 in Stone Harbor at 11:45 tomorrow for Flag Day events. If you have your service cap, you can muster in behind the American Legion Post 331 Veterans. Also bring your family and take a tour of the American Legion Post 331 Stephen C. Ludlam facility. Refreshments will be served. (Carter could also use assistance during and after the event.)

SONS Officers,
The new slate of officers will also be sworn in as part of the Flag Day Ceremony. Please wear your service cap and be ready to take the oath when called.

Please check out “Sons Official Business” for the latest: Agendas, Minutes (TBD as far as what we post or how long we leave up), and Veterans Resources (VRs) that I obtained. Not all VRs links have been validated, but for the most part these VRs will provide you links to obtain data to help assist our members, veterans, and friends. I think it could be transforming by giving us more tools to assist folks!

Please check out “Sons Official Business” for the latest: Agendas, Minutes (TBD as far as what we post or how long we leave up), and Veterans Resources (VRs) that I obtained. Not all VRs links have been validated, but for the most part these VRs will provide you links to obtain data to help assist our members, veterans, and friends. I think it could be transforming by giving us more tools to assist folks!

The tournament is a 24 hour event scheduled for June 18, 2016.

June 17 6pm at the Post all registrations will be finalized and rules reviewed.

Beer, wine, soda, hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad etc. will be served.

You will meet your competitors and get a free tournament tee shirt.

Results will be announced at 4:30 June 18 at Post, where beer, wine, soda and the famous sausage, pepper and onion sandwiches will be served until 6pm.

Come join in the fun!

Angler Invitation letter 2016.pdf

Angler Registration form 2016.pdf

Angler tournament rules 2016.pdf

VETERANS GROUP

Mark Milberger, Vietnam veteran, was helped by a new group that formed three years ago, Citizens-Veterans Advisory Committee, to help veterans in crisis. Milberger got help finding the apartment he lives in now, after living in his car for quite some time. March 31, 2016. (The Press of Atlantic City/ Viviana Pernot)

Read attached article for more..

Capegroupgivesveteranshelp.pdf

South Jersey Regional Walk for Our Homeless Veterans

Come join us WITH NATIONAL COMMANDER DALE BARNETT to assist our homeless and needy veterans!

Take a casual walk on the “Boards” to highlight the TRAGEDY FOR these veterans, HELP THEM gain financial support, and strengthen the awareness of veterans’

Wildwood Convention Hall
June 9, 2016
Donation – $20, Shirt Included

See flyer for more details

WalkFlyer.pdf

TEE UP FOR VETERANS Golf Tournament

• 11am Registration with hot dogs, draft beer and fountain soda
• Delicious Dinner Buffet & Awards Ceremony following golf
• Monday, May 2, 2016
• 12 Noon Shotgun Start – 4 person scramble format

American Legion Department Commander’s at Mays Landing Country Club
1855 Cates Rd., Mays Landing, NJ 08330
www.mayslandinggolf.com

See flyer for more details

AL Mays Landing CC Registration.pdf

OPEN HOUSE HONORING THE GREATEST GENERATION

To all of the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 331,

I would like to thank the Sons who volunteered to make our December 7th Open House, honoring our greatest generation, a very special and memorable day for our veterans and our guests. The Sons were honored with the opportunity to participate and volunteer time and resources to make this first event a huge success.

Our squadron was well represented and contributed to the event along with the American Legion Veterans and the Ladies Auxiliary. To all 66 members of our Squadron 331, I thank you for your continued support and your genuine interest to make life good for our veterans and their families.

I would like to particularly thank Sal Emma and his wife Beth, Scott Auman, Brian Heenan, Carter Winterbottom, Joe Filachek, Bill Burns, Craig Costigan, and Tom McCullough (chairman of this event for the American Legion and also a S.A.L.) for a truly outstanding service and adding a level of professionalism on Sunday December 7th that has set the bar for years to come! Thank you. 13 World War II Veterans were in attendance or represented.

In addition approximately 90 guests consisting of friends, family, press, clergy, veterans, Stone Harbor and Avalon Mayors & Councilpersons, and American Legion State Officials were also in attendance. A proclamation to the Veterans from Governor Christie was read by Commander Harry Clayton on behalf of the Governor.

In all, a very good day for all who attended and enjoyed the recollections from the WWII Veterans, enjoyed the wonderful hot and cold hors d’oeuvres & array of fine beverages, while witnessing the happiness of our Veterans, their families, and their friends.

Respectfully,

Greg Kizeik, Commander, Sons of the American Legion Squadron 331