July 2023 Newsletter

Our next regularly scheduled meeting will be held at the Post’s new location 308 W 7th St Columbia (Memorial Building) Tuesday, July 5th at 6:00 pm. Meal will be served for a $5.00 cost.


Bill Salrin won the small jackpot of $31.15.

By not being present at the meeting, Joyce Dove missed out on the opportunity to win the big jackpot of $480.00, Gerald Lasusier missed out on the half pot of $240.00 by not being present. James Cook, Marvin Brown was not present and missed out on the quarter pot of $120.00. Roger Chapman, being present won $120.00 and donated it right back to the Post’s Charity Fund.

SICK CALL:Post members on sick call are Don Richardson, Robert P. Norman, Jimmy Hill, William T. Wall, Frank McBride. Wayne Roberts, Jimmy Lee, Archie Steen Jr, Larry Jones, Oscar Crouch, Ray Dye, and Jimmy Rogers. Bill Ray,

Post 19 Website:  Encourage other members to view their newsletter on the website. legionpost19.com


New Members: None

Need Help: If you can help with Military Honors as a flag folder, contact Donny Walters at (931) 215-5581

Guests: Matthew Smith from the American Job Center for Disabled Veterans spoke on programs available to assist Veterans

Post Everlasting: None

Flags folded: 05/04/2023 Bobby Parks; 05/06/2023 Jerry Lee Barber; 05/27/2023 Everette Akin Grimmitt


Our Membership: Membership began on July 1st. Dues are $50.00 and can be paid online, by mail or here at the post.


Comments: Please carry membership applications with you. Try to recruit at least one new member this
year. Tell your friends about Post 19, Squadron 19, and Auxiliary Unit 19, and American Legion Riders. Please encourage veterans and their eligible family members to join the Post 19 American Legion family.

Commander’s Message: A special thanks to everyone that attended the June meeting. Looking forward to seeing you for July 5th 2023, the meeting that will be held at the Memorial Building beginning at 6:00 pm. Meal will be served. ************SPECIAL NOTE – JULY’S MEETING WILL BE HELD ON THE 5TH SINCE THE FIRST TUESDAY FALLS ON THE 4TH*****************************************************