Post 326 Commander Ken Baucom presents the Winning Golf Team the top prize during the Awards Ceremony following the 2nd Annual Member Fall Mixer (L-R Commander Ken Baucom, Johnnie Martanovic, Bill Hoagland, and Joe Maldonado)

District 10 Spring Convention:  The District 10 Spring Convention is scheduled for April 17, 2010 in Lockhart, TX.  The convention will be hosted by the Henry T. Rainey Post 41 located at 1501 N. Colorado (it's located on the right just as you come into Lockhart).  The Post 41 telephone number is 512-398-6750.  Additional details will be posted as they are received.

Lowe's Military Discount Now Year-Round.  Lowe's recently announced it has expanded its 10 percent military discount to all day, everyday, for active duty, National Guard and reserve, retiree and disabled service members, and their families.  Those who want to receive the discount must present a valid military ID card.  All other veterans will receive the 10 percent discount on holiday weekends of Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Veterans Day.  The discount is available on in-stock and special-order purchases of up to $5,000.  It cannot be used on sales at Lowes.com, on previous sales, or on sales od services or gift cards.

September 16 Designated American Legion Day:  On 9/14 we received a notice from Department Adjutant Bill West that the U.S. Senate had passed a resolution designating September 16, 2009 as The American Legion Day.U.S.  See Notice  

Post Recognized by National Commander:  Post 326 was recently recognized by The American Legion National Commander David K. Robbin for achieving 100% of its membership goal for 2009.  See Certificate of Appreciation
 
Heath Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Walk-In Clinic:   Commander Ken Baucom recently visited and toured the HCHV Walk-in Clinic in Austin which provides important Veteran services to homeless Veterans.  Commander Baucom has invited a representative of the program to make a brief 5-10 presentation at the next Executive Committee Meeting on Wednesday, September 2, 2009.  See HCHV Flyer

Operation Comfort Warriors:   On July 13, 2009 we received an email from Department of Texas Adjutant Bill West outlining a program to support hospitalized and recovering troops.  See Operation Comfort Warriors

Scam Artist Hits VFW Posts:   On June 22, 2009 we received an advisory from Department of Texas Adjutant Bill West of reported scam artist hitting VFW Posts.  See Scam Artist 

American Legion Opposes Government Plan:  The American Legion strongly opposed to the President's plan to charge wounded heroes for treatment:  See the AL News Release

VA Assistance with Health Costs for those in Need:  On January 12, 2009 we received an important VA news release from Department of Texas Adjutant Bill West.  The news release states that for veterans struggling financially due to job loss or decreased income, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers an assortment of programs that can relieve the costs of health care or provide care at no cost.  See the VA News Release.

Post 326 and family members enjoying a friendly game of Hearts during the 2nd Annual Member Fall Mixer on November 5, 2009 (L-R Vern Thomas, Sue Nuccio, Jean Tarcz, Tom Harder and Fred Hannah)