Legion Projects

Legion Projects

The Legion is about Service to the Community, State, and Nation. These Projects either fulfill or help us fulfill these goals.

2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007

		Memorial Day Raffle - Drawing on May 25th 2009 - Tickets on Sale Now!
	T1110 New Holland Tractor RETAIL VALUE $17,500 Specifications: 28 HP - Boomer 4x4 Compact 210 Quick Attach Loader 48" Bucket DOWNLOAD A COPY OF THE FLIER HERE! *PDF FILE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE! $20 each!** FOR SALE AT THE AMERICAN LEGION HOME - CALL (518)-789-4755 *winner responsible for any taxes that may be due

		Walter Reed Army Medical Center Visit - May 30 & 31, 2009
	American Legion Post 178 is set to visit Walter Reed Army Medical Center on May 30th and 31st 2009, in order to honor those who have been wounded in the Global War on Terror. We will be leaving early on May 30th from the Legion and traveling by Bus to Washington DC. Our trip will include a visit to Arlington National Cemetery and some of the Memorials on the Mall in Washington DC. Our Barbeque and Picnic will with our Wounded Warriors and their families will start at 11am on Sunday May 31st. Following its conclusion we will be returning to New York. More information as it becomes available will be posted on this web site.

		White-Tail Deer Seminar with Charles J. Alsheimer on Aug 29th!
	On Saturday August 29, 2009 American Legion Post 178 is conducting a Fundraising Seminar featuring renowned sportsman, hunter, photographer and writer Charles J. Alsheimer. The Seminar hosted by Post 178 will be held at the new Kildonan School Athletic Facility at 425 Morse Hill Rd in Amenia NY. Doors for the event will open at 12pm and more

		*VA Hospital Visits - On Going* - Next Visit is To Be Determined**
	American Legion Post 178 started in 2008 conducting visits to the VA Hospital at Castle Point NY. In 2008, two such visits were conducted, with our goal of increasing that number in 2009. Meet at Legion Home at 12:00pm and depart by 12:15pm. We plan to arrive at the VA Hospital by 1:15pm. Upon our arrival we will meet up with the Veterans who are receiving care there and host the BINGO event with them. We are asking for the following donations: Music CD's (Country / Rock / Easy Listening / Big Band), Small CD Players and Batteries, Size Large: Sweat Shirts, Collared Shirts (Flannel), Cotton Socks, T-Shirts, Service Hats (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines), Toiletries, Sugar Free Cookies & Pies (Apple, Cherry, Blueberry), and Money for VA Canteen Books.