American Legion Post 48
Chesnee, SC 29323

Thursday November 14, 2024 Meeting with Chesnee High School Army JROTC


Chesnee High School Army JROTC cadets












Hamburger night; it seemed to go over
very well




Bob & Sheri Scherer




Commander John Garner opens the meeting


CHS JROTC Regiment Commander thanks the Post for inviting the JROTC




Guests in the "chow line"




Bob Scherer announces the date of the 2025 Oratorical Contest
on Saturday February 8 at 10 AM at Chesnee High School


Finance Officer Jack Smith offers his report


Adjutant Sheila Smith reads the minutes of the previous meeting


Commander Garner introduces new Post member Stewart E Coffman - Army


Sergeant-at-Arms Barry Fletcher reports on attendance at the meeting


Children and Youth Committee Chair Clark Smith offers his report


Graves Reg. & Memorial Committee Clark Smith reports on Wreaths Across America


Vice Commander Cindy Hall reports on Post membership


Honor Guard Commander Jack D Smith, Jr reminds members that he needs more members


Building Manager - Maintenance Committee Chair Earl West announces that the
posts around the Cobra will be installed Wednesday at 9:00 AM


SAL Commander Tim Hall reports on SAL activities


Richard Hall presents a Heritage Circle Gift Club award to
Post Commander John Garner


Richard Hall displays a 2024 National Child Welfare Foundation Certificate
of Recognition awarded to Squadron 48


It was announced that SAL Member Jack D Smith Jr was recently
elected as the SAL Alternate National Executive Committee


Turkey Shoot Committee Chair Tim Hall reports on Turkey Shoot activity


Tim reported that the Cub Scout Pack 186 Camp Out had 13 scouts in
the camp and it was a great success


ALA Representative Angie Codespoti reports that the ALA Cookies with
Santa will be held on Saturday November 23 from 11 AM to 1 PM


Chaplain & Public Relations Committee Chair Steve Chastain
announces that any Post activities that need publicity, he will put it
on the web; also tell him about anyone not well or in the hospital


Bob Scherer, on behalf of the Dept. of S. C. presents 2 children & youth
awards to Post 48


U. S. Coast Guard CGCs Dauntless & Durable at CG Yard, 1999

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