VETERANS DAY WEEKEND
VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK (VMP)
1100-1130
SATURDAY, 11 Nov 2023: Veterans Day Ceremony at The VMP Wall
Combined VFW, DAV, and American Legion Ceremony
Bring chairs, as needed.
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GF Herald Article on D-Day Anniversary Visit by Post 6 to Normandy, France
Written by: Pamela Knudson
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The Texas Roadhouse is hosting a THANK YOU to all Veterans on Saturday, 11 Nov, from 1100-1400
Free lunch menu in honor of all Veterans in attendance
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Commander Brown presents MSgt Bryan Maas (USAF Ret) with two Firefighter of the Year Awards from both the Department and the Eastern Region at the American Legion Convention in Bismarck, 23-25 June 2023. Bryan is now eligible to compete at the National Level.
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The Post 6 Executive Committee Meeting (ECM) will meet in 2023/2024 on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. The ECM is generally a business and pre-planning meeting for Post 6 leadership held at Culvers on 32d Ave S from 6pm until approximately 8pm. Still, any and all TAL members are welcome to attend. 6pm Social; 7pm Meeting.
ECM Meeting Dates: 12 September 2023
Our next General Membership Meeting will be Tuesday, 16 May, 1800-2000, at the Grand Forks County Building, 6th Floor. The General Membership Meeting is the 3d Tuesday of each month. Socialize with friends old and new. Next year's officers will also be installed during the official meeting.
General Membership Dates: 21 November, 19 December, 16 January, 20 February, 19 March, 16 April
Direct questions to Commander Michael Brown, 701-740-6700.
See also: Commander's Critical Communiques
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ATTENTION: WEATHER WARNING CLOSURES FOR POST 6 MEETINGS AND EVENTS CAN BE RECEIVED IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING THREE WAYS:
1. TUNE TO KVLY News on Channel 11 for POST 6 Closures
2. COMMANDER'S CRITICAL COMMUNIQUES WEATHER CLOSURE ALERTS
3. CONTACT THE ADJUTANT, DENNY ALMER, DIRECTLY @ 805-714-3441
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OTHER POST HAPPENINGS THIS SUMMER
FUNDRAISING: Post 6 will participate in a Pizza Ranch Fundraiser on Community Event Night on 20 September. Volunteers help raise awareness for what The American Legion is and what they do for the local Grand Forks community. We always expect and receive a goodly interchange with Customers and Friends of Veterans. Contact Bob Greene for scheduling and more information of future fundraising events at: 218-230-4101.
Submitted: Dennis Almer, Adjutant, Post 6, 805-714-3441
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Since our charter in 1919, our American Legion Post 6 has been welcoming VETERANS from all branches of our Armed Forces. Today, we continue to welcome all military personnel serving our country. Joining our Post enables you to continue serving your God, Country and Community. Our mission is to implement the goals, aspirations, dreams, peace and blessings for our country, friends and families embodied in our preamble below.
To the wonderful patriotic citizens of the Grand Forks community. Join our Post 6 as a Booster or Sponsor. (click Sponsor or Booster Button for details). 100% of the monies raised are given back to the community. Help us to continue sponsoring Scholarships for our children; give aid and assistance to our local needy Veterans, and their families. Help us to continue to support financially worthy community programs and projects.
