Argonne Post 180 - Great Bend, KS
4th Wednesday of the month, 1900 Hrs, Great Bend Post 180, 1011 Kansas St
Officers:
Lonnie Willard - Director
Chris Krueger - Co-Director/Webgeek
Roy Titsworth - Secretary/Treasurer
Jay Riegel- Chaplin
Gerald (JP) Postlethwaite - Sgt At Arms/Ride Captain
Rose Willard - Historian
David Krallman - Veterans Affairs Coordinator
Mission Statement:
Promote and support the American Legion and its programs.
To call for an accounting of all Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action,
and to honor the memory of those killed in action.
31 Jan 2009 - Honor Flights reception for vets that went on prior flights and to get applications from those that have not gone yet. 1400 hrs to 1600 hrs at the GB Legion.
7 Feb 2009 - ALR Mid-Winter Forum, Hays KS. Morning session will include a representative from the National Guard to recruit volunteers as "scouts" for the National Guard, people who are trained to be first on scene for the Guard to assess an emergency, but moreso to encourage ALR members to serve their Posts on an Emergency Response Team. The afternoon session will include a the ALR Report.
14 Feb 2009 - Sweethearts Benefit Dance at the Ellinwood American Legion, 117 E Santa Fe Blvd. 2100 hrs to 0100 hrs. Meal served by Sue's Barbeque from 1800 hrs to 2000 hrs. Meal tickets are $12.50 in advance and $13.50 at door. Dance tickets are $6.00 in advance and $7.00 at the door.
21 Feb 2009 - The Bikers of Central Kansas will be hosting their 10th annual chili challenge on February 21, 2009 from 4-6 at the Eagle's, 1024 Main, Great Bend for tasting and judging. Admission is $5.00 per person, this includes tasting all of the chili, drinks, vegetable trays and judging. Desserts will be available to purchase for an additional $1.00. All proceeds from this benefit will go to Golden Belt Home Health & Hospice. If you wish to compete in the challenge, please contact Rae Ann Brack at raeann@cpcis.net. There is no entry fee to enter the challenge, but all donations are accepted and passed on to GBHHH. Please bring a roaster full of chili, heated and ready to serve if possible.. In the past we have requested crock pots full and they have been gone in less than an hour. Thanks and hope to see you all there.
Rae Ann Brack, Secr., Bikers of Central Kansas
14 March 2009 - St. Pat's Dance at the GB Legion. 2100 hrs to 0100 hrs. Steak Night served by the American Legion, 1800 to 2000 hrs. Dance tickets are $6 in advance, $7 at the door.
18 April 2009 - After Tax Dance at the Hoisington Legion, 204 North Main, 2100 to 0100 hrs. Steaks served by the American Legion from 1800 to 2000 hrs. Dance tickets are $6 in advance, $7 at the door.
Ongoing Events:
Tuesday and Thursday nights: Bingo at the GB Legion. Come and hear yours truly call on Thursday nights.
Every Monday at 1800 hrs – Hamburger night at Ellinwood American Legion Post 320, 117 E Santa Fe Blvd.
Every 1st Sat. at 1730 hrs – Hamburger night at Hoisington American Legion Post 286, 204 North Main.
Every Last Sat. at 1730 hrs – Steak night at Hoisington American Legion Post 286, 204 North Main.
Honor Flights:
The Honor Flights program sends WWII and terminally ill veterans to Washington DC to see the WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War memorials as well as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This trip is free of charge to the veteran. If you know of a WWII veteran that has not gone on an Honor Flight, please have them fill out an application below and send it to Central Prairie Honor Flights at 1817 16th St, Great Bend KS 67530, or email it to Dan.Curtis@ks.usda.gov. For more information, call 620-792-6224 or visit us at www.honorflight.org.
We also need Guardians to accompany and assist the veterans on the flights. Honor Flight would not be successful without the generous support of our guardians. Guardians play a significant role on every trip, ensuring that every veteran has a safe and memorable experience. Duties include, but are not limited to, physically assisting the veterans at the airport, during the flight and at the memorials. Usually there is a guardian for every 2-3 veterans. A guardian can be a son, daughter, grandchild or other able-bodied adult. The cost for the guardian is approximately $500 for airplane fare and lodging, etc. Click here for the Veteran Application, or click here for the Guardian Application.
Honor Flights is currently putting together a tabloid calendar commemorating the WWII Veterans that flew on our fall 2008 flights. Ad sales from this calendar will help fund the flights we have scheduled for Spring 2009. Businesses, civic organizations, friends and family are invited to place a 2" x 4" ad honoring our Veterans. However, time is short. They need to wrap up the ad sales no later than Friday, Jan. 23. Please send your camera ready 2"W by 4"H ad along with a check for $50 to Central Prairie Honor Flights, 1817 16th St, Great Bend KS 67530. Your contributions are tax deductible. Please consult your tax professional for more information.
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