American Legion Pony Express Post 359
4826 Frederick Boulevard
St. Joseph, Missouri 64506
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For More Information Call:
J.L. Goolsby
(816) 232 – 2335
JULY 11,
2000 - - Bill Richards has been elected
commander of American Legion Pony Express Post 359 for the 2000-2001 program
year.
Other
officers of Post 359 — chosen by members during the June 21
election — include
the following: 1st Vice Commander Lonnie Sandusky, Adjutant Gene McNeal, Finance
Officer Frank Schaag, Service Officer Ralph Powell, Chaplain Jesse Olvera, Sergeant-At-Arms
Robert Cox, Sr., Historian Valeeta Soltys, and Executive Committee members Bob
Beaver and Buddy Crossfield. Executive Committee members Wayne Simpson and
Valeeta Soltys were not up for election.
The new post
commander and other officers will assume their respective
duties at
installation ceremonies scheduled for Wednesday, July 19. There will be a
social hour beginning at 6:00 p.m. with the installation ceremonies and dinner
to commence at 7:00 p.m.
Post 359 has had a long history of
providing aid to children’s assistance organizations and charities, and to
assisting needy veterans in the St. Joseph area since it became chartered on
January 24, 1946. The Post plans to
continue or expand on those programs as much as possible for the coming year.
In addition,
Post 359 will mount an intensive membership campaign for
the 2000-2001
program year, according to Commander Richards.
“I realize
that, because of personal responsibilities, every veteran cannot be
active in The
American Legion.” Commander Richards said. “However, active or not,
members can become
involved in the work of the Legion here in
St. Joseph, and at
the state and national levels through their American
Legion
membership.”
Veterans
interested in learning more about the programs of The American
Legion are
encouraged to visit the Post at its’ headquarters on 4826 Frederick Boulevard, contact
the Post at 232-2335, or visit the Post web site at www.oocities.org/ponypost.
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