The American Legion’s annual renewal notices go out on July 1. This year membership in the American Legion is especially important. Nationally, the American Legion is the nation’s most influential advocate for veteran’s benefits including healthcare, financial assistance, and suicide prevention programs. The American Legion’s strength and effectiveness are directly related to their membership. The greater the membership, the more clout with congress.
Locally, your American Legion membership allows us to strengthen our ties with the community while defending patriotic values. In the past year, we have contributed to county youth baseball, Special Olympics, Toys for Tots, Wreaths Across America, and other programs.
Membership can be renewed online through the American Legion website or the MyLegion account. As the American Legion so succinctly put it: “The American Legion stands as a beacon of inclusivity and camaraderie, offering a welcoming embrace to veterans and their families from all walks of life. Serving as more than just a gathering place, it fosters a sense of belonging and understanding within the veteran community, transcending differences, and uniting individuals under a shared bond of service.”
Please consider joining your local American Legion Post if you are not a member, and renewing your membership if you are a member. Please stop in for breakfast on most Wednesdays, at 222 West Avenue, Brockport, and meet the Post Commander.
Bill Fine, Adjutant
Harsch-Crisp-Seaman
American Legion Post #379
