Post 409 May Meetings Will Be Online
Due to the need to continue keeping our distance from each other, the May meetings of Post 409 will be held online using Zoom. This will allow us to meet and conduct the business of the post while maintaining the physical separation that is so important while COVID-19 is still a risk. We would very […]
Post 409 April Commander’s Letter
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 events, the Post 409 April newsletter will not be mailed. Here is a note from Commander David Babbage: Looking back over the last 10 months, it certainly has been interesting, but the last month has been truly different and trying. I trust you are all doing well, staying safe, and […]
Club Room Closed Until Further Notice
Earlier today, Monday, March 16, 2020, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer ordered all bars and restaurants to close, except for carry out orders beginning today at 3pm. The American Legion Department of Michigan confirmed that this also applies to local post club rooms. The Post 409 Club Room will be closed until further notice. We’re very […]
Update: Post 409 Bingo Closed Until Further Notice
Due to ongoing health concerns regarding the COVID-19 (Corona) virus, American Legion Post 409 will not hold bingo until further notice. We will be following guidance by state and local officials before we decide to start bingo sessions again. All Bingo sessions are affected: Tuesday (A21519) Thursday (A22382) Saturday (A00265) Sunday (A22383) We’re sorry for […]
Free Shuttle Service Downriver to Dingell VA Medical Center
We have some great news for veterans who are in need of transportation to get to the John Dingell VA Medical Center in Downtown Detroit. A new shuttle service started on February 26, 2020 that provides free transportation from the American Legion Veteran Service Office in Southgate to the VA hospital. Shuttles run every Wednesday […]
Allen Park High Veterans Day Celebration
Once again this year, Allen Park High School will be holding a Veterans Day Celebration with all Vets, Active Duty Military and their families invited to the event. The Celebration will be held on Friday, November 8, 2019. 2 assemblies will be held in order to accommodate the entire student body. The first will start […]
New Law Opens American Legion Membership To Most Veterans
On July 30, 2019, President Trump signed into law the Legion Act. This new law opens up membership in the American Legion to all veterans of the US Armed Forces who served since December 7, 1941 and have an honorable discharge. Previously, membership was reserved to only those veterans who served during specific periods of […]
Post 409 June Newsletter
Our regular editor is traveling this month, so Commander Babbage put together a short summary newsletter for June. Please click here to view or download. Highlights: Memorial Day Ceremony June Meeting details
Post 409 Celebrates American Legion 100th Anniversary
On Saturday, March 15, 2019 members of American Legion Post 409, Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion and their invited guests gathered together to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the American Legion. It was done with a fantastic potluck dinner. Since it was also the day before St. Patrick’s Day, the […]
Post 409 2019-2020 Officers
The following were elected as officers for Allen Park American Legion Post 409 for 2019-2020: Commander: David Babbage Adjutant: Gary Steffens Sr. Vice Commander: Randy Campbell Jr. Vice Commander: Elmer Boutin Finance Officer: Gary Steffens Service Officer: John Perry Judge Advocate: Don Shanley Chaplain: Brian Zacker Historian: Elroy Lotvola Sgt. At Arms: Robert Goote The […]