What is offered or available to the post
members?
Canteen
Dining Room Separate Ballroom
With a kitchen
Separate bathrooms
Available for rental
Activities Pool/Shuffleboard
Flag Disposal Post is drop-off point for retiring
flags
Entertainment Saturday. Dance
Saturday Poker
Veteran Help Rides, financial etc
Honor Guard We participate/coordinate with
the Hunt County Veterans
Honor Guard. HTVHG is
registered at all funeral homes
in the area.
See American Legion Brochures for benefits at
the national level or go to www.legion.org.
Discount Drug
Eye Care
Life Insurance
Health Insurance
More …..
How can I get involved?
Call the Post Contact:
Any Officer
Any Committee Chairman
Anyone working a project
As much of the help needed is in the food
preparation and serving contact the 2nd ViceCommander
What about local community service or
activities outside the post.
Adopt a highway
Visit VA Hospital
Greet the troops
Blue Star Banner
Placement of flags on graves
Veterans Vigil – TAMU
Holiday Parades
Public Speaking
Relay foe Life
Ceremonies at the Post
Memorial Day
Flag Day
4th July
Veteran Day
Meals provided by the Post – All members
and their guest are welcome. (No charge to
members and their families)
Awards Night
Appreciation Night
4th July
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas
Canteen Hours of Operation
Mon thru Fri
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Saturday
09:00 a.m. - 01:00 a.m.
Sunday
12:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Meeting Times
Legion
Executive Meeting
1st Sat 09:00 a.m.
Business Meeting
1st Sat 09:35 a.m.
Auxiliary (Ladies) – Unit 17
Executive Meeting
1st Mon 06:00 p.m.
Business Meeting
1st Mon 06:30 p.m.
Sons of the American Legion –
Detachment 17
Business Meeting
1st Sat 06:30 p.m.
American Legion Riders – Chapter 17
Business Meeting
1st Sat 10:00 a.m.
How do I learn more about the
American Legion - How do I join?
Websites: National
www.legion.org
Department www.txlegion.org
DFW Welcome Home Troops
Flights arrive between 10 am - 12 pm
Always check hotline to confirm
972-574-0392
All flights arrive Terminal B/Gate 39
Be Sure to call again before you leave
More info visit
www.welcometroops.com
The American Legion
LEGION FAMILY GET TOGETHERS
Otho Morgan Post 17
4509 Moulton Street
Greenville, Texas 75403
P.O. Box 717 75403
Ph: 903-455-1717
Fax: 903-455-4410
Email: al17@sbcglobal.net
Web:
Eligibility: Active duty today, serving
honorably, anywhere in the world, or have
served honorably during any eligible war eras
Eligibility Dates
April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918
December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946
June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955
February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975
August 24, 1982 to July 31, 1984
December 20, 1989 to January 31, 1990
August 2, 1990 to today
Preamble
For God and Country we associate ourselves
together for the following purposes: To uphold
and defend The Constitution of the United
States of America; To maintain law and order;
To foster and perpetuate A one hundred percent
Americanism; To preserve the memories and
incidents Of our associations in the Great Wars;
To inculcate a sense of individual obligation To
the community, state and nation; To combat the
autocracy Of both the classes and the masses;
To make right the master of might; To promote
peace and good will on earth; To safeguard and
transmit to Posterity the principles of Justice,
Freedom and Democracy; To consecrate and
sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to
mutual helpfulness.
Do you have a question? Contact any officer.
If he/she does not know, they will find out or
point you to the right person. We also have
available a copy of the American Legion
Extension Institute course book on hand.
Everything you want to know about the Legion is
in these booklets. Naturally we cannot answer
all questions here. Please reference the House
Rules for Post 17 for local Post procedures.
Watch for our newsletter for current events. If
you are not on the mailing list and wish to, we
will be glad to add you..
How does the Post fit in?
Legion Organization
National
55 departments
Dept of Texas 4 divisions, 23 Districts
1st Division
6 Districts
4th District
21 Posts
Conventions Meets
National
DEC
annually
Convention
annually
Department
DEC
semi annually
Convention
semi annually
District
DEC
semi annually
Convention
semi annually
Division
DEC
annually
Convention
annually
Post
Monthly
What part does the organization and we on
the local level play in the scheme of things?
We are talking about two completely different
functions. First on the uppermost levels we are
a voice for veteran’s issues and a source of
support and guidance for our infrastructure from
National to local levels. We make our concerns
known at the local level and they are passed
upward. Second is the community and local
post membership support and activities. We at
the local level contribute to the growth of our
community by supporting local charities and
activities and promoting Americanism and
teaching the values so dear to being an
American.
Who goes to the conventions?
Each post, district, etc. will appoint delegates to
a convention. In reality the delegate list is used
for preregistration (reduced rate), voting and a
head count for the host.. All members are
encouraged to attend all conventions. The main
difference is that onsite registration cost a little
more and if you are not a delegate, you cannot
vote.
Post Officers - Offices and responsibilities are
listed in the Manuel of Ceremonies and Officers
Guide:
Commander
Leadership
1st Vice-Cmdr
Membership
2nd Vice-Cmdr
Food and Entertainment
Adjutant
Administrative
Finance Officer
Financial/Banking
Judge Advocate
Legal matters
Service Officer
Veterans Affairs
Chaplain
Spiritual needs
Historian
Record history
Sgt-at Arms
Colors and protocol
What is a Post Executive board meeting?
Officers and executive members. Meet to
conduct the government and management of the
Post Business. Only the officers and executive
members can vote. All members are invited but
a member can only speak if recognized by the
Commander. Motions and information are to be
passed on to the membership meeting to
provide an opportunity for discussion/rejection.
What is a Post business meeting
Officers, Executive members, the General
membership and guests. Think stockholder
versus membership meetings. Motions or
minutes made at the executive meeting should
be read. Minutes made at the executive
meeting should be read and must be approved
by the General Membership.
What are the Post Committees
Finance
Finance Officer
Membership
1st Vice Commander
Youth
Appointed
Building
Appointed
Cemetery/Flag
Appointed
Charity/Function
Appointed
Food and Entertain
2nd Vice Commander
Any others deemed necessary by the
Commander
Protocol – Possible fine!
Never Cross Colors
Don’t eat while wearing Legion cover
Turn off cell phone at meetings
What Charities does the Post support?
Relay for Life, Boys/Girls State, Meals on
Wheels, Boy Scouts, Habitat for the Humanity,
Crime Prevention, Salvation Army Bell Ringers,
Fire Prevention, Women in Need, Flag
Education, Child Protective Services,
Scholarships, CASA and Special Olympics
Others as finances and resources are
available. We try to make our donations
through our fundraisers but also encourage
private contributions.
Where does the money come from for these
charities?
The canteen provides some of the funds, but
mostly are through fundraisers and private
contributions.
Post History
Post 17 ‘s original charter was accepted by the
Department of Texas July 29, 1919 and
accepted by Congress May 27 1921.
The first Home was on Jordan Street a block
north of the courthouse. The next meeting place
was a tin building where Putt-Putt Golf is
located. It was a small building just a place with
few tables and chairs, a soft drink and soda/beer
box. Payment was based on the honor system.
The property next door was purchased later and
the meeting hall was added in 1980 and paid for
by 1990. The kitchen and offices were added in
the 90’s. Later he parking lot was repaved and
the walls of our building resurfaced with stucco.
What kind of help is needed?
Clerical – Administrative, committees, functions
Maintenance – Plumber, electrician, carpentry
Food Preparation and serving.
Helpers – anything that needs done
Community Service/Projects.
Public Relations – Pictures/articles
Most of all we need your support and/or
presence at as many functions as possible.
Maybe you are not physically able to help, think
about a donation.