Derby High School senior places 3rd in American Legion State Oratorical Contest

Congratulations to Vincent Trinh for placing third in the recent American Legion State Oratorical Contest.

He is pictured with Derby High School Principal Jennifer Olson.

Read the story in the Valley Independent Sentinel:

https://valley.newhavenindependent.org/article/derby_student_placed_third_at_the_american_legion_state_oratorical_contest?

Santa to arrive by train Dec. 3 in downtown Seymour

American Legion Post 16 in Shelton to host Red Cross blood drive

SHELTON - American Legion Post 16 will host an American Red Cross blood drive from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Post home, 295 Old Bridgeport Ave.

We will post a link to sign-up through the American Red Cross.

People have held blood drives and given blood since community service became an American value. It's only natural that The American Legion - with community service as one of its pillars - be heavily involved in blood donation efforts.

The American Legion Blood Donor Program has existed officially since 1942 to help that cause.

Each year - especially since 9/11 - Legionnaires have donated in spades, and departments have coordinated efforts at the post level.

The Blood Donor Program honors those departments that best participate in blood-donation efforts, recognizing departments in two areas: for post participation and individual Legionnaire participation.

Post participation awards are given to departments with the highest number of participating posts. Individual participation awards are given to departments with the highest percentage of individuals giving blood to the program. Departments are separated into five categories (see below), according to membership size, and honored.

Legionnaires participate by giving blood and reporting it to their posts, which mark the donation on their annual Consolidated Posts Reports. Similarly, posts that host blood drives mark their participation on their Consolidated Post Reports, listing number of drives held and total pints donated (for Legionnaires and non-Legionnaires).

Legionnaires can give blood by making an appointment for a donation at The American Red Cross' website.

https://www.legion.org/publi.../230233/blood-program-booklet

This is shared from the Post's Facebook page.

Seymour to welcome Santa Saturday, hold Christmas Tree lighting, more

Seymour to welcome Santa, hold Christmas Tree lighting, more

 

Ansonia to host annual Veterans Day program Friday

American Legion Post 16 in Shelton to host Fallen Heroes Memorial

 

Santa to arrive at Seymour Train Station Dec. 4

American Legion Post 24 to host Veterans Day program on Derby Green

 

American Legion District 3 to sponsor children's fishing derby in Monroe

 

Gordon-Visselli Post 50 in Ansonia to launch model rockets on Independence Day

Shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page:

4th of JULY LEGION LIFTOFF!!

ANSONIA - Blast off Independence Day with the Gordon-Visselli American Legion Post 50 as they launch dozens of model rockets to celebrate the 4th of July.

Join in on the countdowns and recovery efforts as each rocket goes sky-high.

Free water and freeze pops will be provided during this fair-weather, family event. Lawn chairs or blankets are welcome.

The event will be held from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 4 at Nelligan Park on Doyle Drive (off Prindle Avenue).

For further info, contact Post 50 Adjutant Pat Henri at mccsusn@gmail.com or leave a message at 203-734-1851.

Annual walk to benefit Connecticut Children's Medical Center slated in Monroe

 

American Legion Post 24 to host Veterans Day Ceremony on Derby Green

John H. Collins Post 24 to hold Veterans Day ceremony on Derby Green

American Legion Post in Derby to dedicate monument, celebrate centennial

American Legion Post 16 in Shelton to hold 59th Annual Summer Outing

John H. Collins Post in Derby to celebrate centennial of American Legion

Photo courtesy of Markanthony Izzo 

The Veterans' Memorial Center, pictured above, is located at the corner of Atwater and Seymour Avenues in Derby.

Emil Senger Post to present history of flag at Seymour Historical Society

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American Legion to hold walk in Monroe for CT Children's Medical Center

Legion Post 24 in Derby to hold 100th anniversary membership drive