Updated August 29th, 2010
1. One new member application from William (Joey) Pocan was voted on and accepted. Welcome aboard.
2. Americanism Committee Chairman Joe Evans reported that the Post 280 Greenbrier Senior Youth Baseball Team has won the 2nd District tournament. They proceded to the Department (state) tournament where they lost their first game. The team was sent to the losers bracket where they didn't loose another game. They were now the Department of Virginia, State Champions. The team played in the Mid-Atlantic Regional tournament and didn't loose a game, as in "undefeated" and ended up winning the Mid-Atlantic Regional tournament consisting of Maryland, Delaware, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, and Virginia. The team flew straight from the Regionals in Pennsylvania to Spokane, Washington for The American Legion's World Series of Baseball. They were beaten in their first two games by far more experienced teams. See the Baseball page for more info.
You can be very proud of this team, they began the season as 1 of approximately 4200 teams and ended up 1 of 8, not bad.
4. Dennis Macina reports that everything is in place for the End of Summer Bash on August 28th. Food will be hot dogs, hamburgers and BBQ chicken with slaw and baked beans. Drinks will be beer and water and music to be provided by a local band. This event is open to everyone - everyone means the public too.
5. Boys State participant, Connor McBride took Joe Evans up on Joes offer of American Legion support by writing to the state senators on Connor's behalf asking for endorsement from them in his attempt to gain entry into the Naval Academy.
6. Dennis Macina reported that the lawn mower is on its last legs.
7. Adjutant Kloc reported that The American Legion, National has introduced a new web page titled"Manage Your Membership." This site allows each member to better manage his membership information. It can be located at www.legion.,org/membership/
Note: Services Officer, Joe Scanlon will be available at the Post Hall on the 3rd Monday of each month to help with VA Claims and other Services Officer related paperwork.
Joe reported that the VA has issued a SCAM alert. Please see the Vets Affairs page for more details.
You may have a Social Security pay increase coming. But you must notify the Social Cecurity Administration and request it if you are eligible. Please check this link., click here