Filer-Sadlek Post 954 is located at 156 Franklin St., Jefferson, PA. (Greene County). Post 954 is located within the 25th District, Department of Pennsylvania. This Post was chartered in 1946 and its first Commander was Thomas Smith.
Post meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday, each month, at 8:00 pm, except July when the Department Convention is held.
Post officers for 2014 - 2015 are:
Post meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday, each month, at 8:00 pm, except July when the Department Convention is held.
Post officers for 2014 - 2015 are:
Commander - Tom Shumaker
1st Vice - Charles N. Snyder
2nd Vice - Ronald Shaffer
Adjutant -Thomas W. Huffman
Finance Officer - Jim Gallentine
Chaplain - Robert A. Harry
Historian - Tom Shumaker
Service Officer - Tom Shumaker
Sgt-At-Arms - C.A. Murray
Judge Advocate - Tom Shumaker
1st Vice - Charles N. Snyder
2nd Vice - Ronald Shaffer
Adjutant -Thomas W. Huffman
Finance Officer - Jim Gallentine
Chaplain - Robert A. Harry
Historian - Tom Shumaker
Service Officer - Tom Shumaker
Sgt-At-Arms - C.A. Murray
Judge Advocate - Tom Shumaker
The following members of Post 954 have passed away and will be memorialized during our Post Everlasting Ceremony on Veterans Day:
IN MEMORIAM
Joseph W. Adamson
Albert J. DeVito
Ivan Guesman
Charles J. "Radar" Halmos
John T. Howes
Steve Kramrich, Jr.
Ronald Z. Krivitsky
James W. Maize
George L. Misher
Richard H. Ryan
George Sepac
James H. Tharp
Mike F. Yankura
In memory of our deceased comrades, Post 954 donates $20.00 each to the Department of Pennsylvania Scholarship Endowment Fund
Students of Jefferson-Morgan H.S. who assisted Post 954 members in placing flags on veterans' graves at Greene County Memorial Park (May 27, 2011)
John Titus receives the Distinguished Service Award at the 2010 Department Convention.
Pictured with John are daughers Jean & Cindy; Sons-in-law; great-grandson & Kit Watson.
Pictured with John are daughers Jean & Cindy; Sons-in-law; great-grandson & Kit Watson.
An essay contest is held for students in grades 5 - 8. The topic for those in grades 6 - 8 is "Should Violent Video Games Be Banned?" Why? The State Essay program for grades 9 - 12 begins with the first selection at the school by February 7, 2015. The topic is: "What is the American Legion and What Does It Do as an Organization?" .Awards for the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners in the State is $3500; $3000. & $2500. The contest for grades5 - 8 is 1st place, $50.00 & 2nd place $25.00.
The Post Honor Guard is seeking members to participate at military funerals. Shirts, belts & trousers are being purchased by the Post. If you are interested, please contact the Commander at 724-377-0632, or contact a member that you may know.
Several years ago, Post 954 implemented the Robert E. Titus Educational Award, in memory of Past Post Commander & charter member, Robert E. Titus. The Post awards a monetary gift to those students who placed #1 in their 10th & 11th grade classes in the previous academic year.
On November 6th, Commander Shumaker will be speaking to students in grades 7 & 8 about veterans. The teacher, Robert Ardeno, is supportive of the veterans & has invited a veteran to come and speak to his students.
On November 6th, Commander Shumaker will be speaking to students in grades 7 & 8 about veterans. The teacher, Robert Ardeno, is supportive of the veterans & has invited a veteran to come and speak to his students.
Membership dues are now $25.00 annually. When remitting your 2014-2015 dues, remember to send $25.00, not $23.00.
Post 954 is proud of its auxiliary and how they have contributed to our post. The officers of Unit 954 ALA for 2011-2012 are:
President....................................Carol Randolph
1st VP.........................................Carol Harrison
2nd VP.......................................Pat Lawrence
Secretary...................................Shirley Boord
Treasurer..................................
Chaplain....................................Thelma Handford
Sgt-At-Arms..............................Vann Walchock
We are also proud that many of those have achieved a higher status within the Department of PA.
Past Dep't. Pres...............................Ann Coneybeer
Past Western VP............................Carol Harrison
Past Western VP............................Ann Coneybeer; Pat Lawrence
Past Dist. Pres...............................Ann Coneybeer; Pat Lawrence; Carol Harrison; Carol Randolph
American flags, made in the USA, are available at the Post for $8.00.
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