News – The American Legion Department of Virginia

Honor Flight Event For Northern Virginia Veterans

Please pass this out to WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam Veterans who want to tour the Military Memorials in Washington D.C. on September 7, Saturday. Diane Klopp, Founder& President, Top of Virginia, is sponsoring this event. Trip is “free” to

March 29 – National Vietnam War Veterans Day

National Vietnam War Veterans Day is approaching fast. President Trump signed a proclamation designating March 29th as National Vietnam War Veterans Day and has called upon all Americans to offer Vietnam Veterans and their families a thank you on behalf

Four Chaplains Legion of Honor

Each year Post Chaplains can be submitted for the Four Chaplains Legion of Honor. Read more below or download the letter from the Forms and Downloads page.

2019 Department Post History Contest

Each year Post Historians can submit their History Books in for competition. Read more below or download the letter from the Forms and Downloads page.

Citation for Meritorious Service for Post Service Officers

Each year the Department of Virginia is authorized to submit the names of two Post Service Officers to the VA&R Commission at the Washington, DC Headquarters office for a National Citation. Read more below or download the letter from the

Department Service Trophy Questionnaire

All Post Service Officers should submit the Post Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation activities report for the past 12 months. See the form below or download on the Forms and Downloads page.

Americanism Narrative Reporting

Children and Youth Program Reporting

Annual Reports Notification

Centennial Gala Ticket Sales Nearing End

It is almost time that the ticket sales will end for the Department of Virginia Centennial Gala. The tickets will be sold through the end of the Spring Conference and no more tickets will be sold after March 4th. If

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					1 The American Legion's Washington Conference The American Legion's Washington Conference February 21, 2019 - March 1, 2019 1919 Connecticut Ave. Nw, Washington, DC 20009 United States (USA) The American Legion's Washington Conference, held annually in our nation's capital gives our organization's leadership a chance to meet with elected officials to discuss legislative initiatives and priorities important to Legion members and their families. It also provides a forum that allows Legionnaires to hear from senators, representatives, and officials from the White House and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) as they address our members at the conference. A full scheduled can be found at: https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/legion/documents/Washington%20Conference%20WEBSITE%20Matrix%20-%202019.pdf Discounted parking can be obtained through: https://www.legion.org/sites/legion.org/files/legion/documents/Washington%20Conference%202019%20-%20SpotHero%20Parking%20Info.pdf See more details Department Service Officer School Department Service Officer School February 26, 2019 - March 1, 2019 See more details Department Spring Conference Department Spring Conference March 1, 2019 - March 3, 2019 Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel, 425 Water St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA See more details Department JROTC Drill Team Competition Department JROTC Drill Team Competition March 1, 2019 9:00 am - 3:00 pm TBD Department JROTC Drill Team TBD March 1, 2019 (T) Competitio See more details Middle School Essay Contest District Winners Due Middle School Essay Contest District Winners Due March 1, 2019 4:00 pm - 4:00 pm 1708 Commonwealth Avenue Richmond, VA 23230 Districts must submit their District Winners to the Department Americanism Chairman by Close of Business today. POC: Bill Stramm (56) See more details Department Oratorical Contest Department Oratorical Contest March 1, 2019 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel, 425 Water St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA See more details • • • • • •	2 Department Spring Conference Department Spring Conference March 1, 2019 - March 3, 2019 Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel, 425 Water St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA See more details •
3 Department Spring Conference Department Spring Conference March 1, 2019 - March 3, 2019 Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel, 425 Water St, Portsmouth, VA 23704, USA See more details •	4	5	6	7	8	9
10 Daylight Saving Time starts Daylight Saving Time starts March 10, 2019 See more details •	11	12	13	14	15	16
17 St. Patrick's Day St. Patrick's Day March 17, 2019 See more details •	18	19	20	21	22	23 Centennial Gala Centennial Gala March 23, 2019 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm 500 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA More information at: https://valegion.org/the-american-legion-centennial-gala/ You are cordially invited to The American Legion Centennial Gala celebrating 100 years of service to the community, state, and nation. For tickets and information, please contact: Mr. James Althouse, Post 284, (804)516-4534, Jamesalthouse@Hotmail.com Mrs. Mari Althouse, (804)721-4053, Marietta.Althouse.civ@mail.mil Attire: Civilian Black Tie / Military Mess Dress Social Hour: 5:00 PM, Dinner: 6:00 PM, Dance: 9:00 PM Tickets are available for purchase now through 3 March 2019 $60 in person (cash or check) Also available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-american-legion-centennial-gala-tickets-50368612877 (an additional fee will be added) A limited number of rooms have been blocked at the Marriott at a rate of $139.00 plus tax You can reserve a room at this website https://book.passkey.com/e/49766702 or contact the Marriott directly telephone (804) 643-3400 and mention The American Legion Centennial Gala See more details •
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