Upcoming Events

The following events are upcoming for Post 798 and the 12th District Council. All post members are encouraged to attend. Post events in BOLD are particularly important for the post, and officers attendance is considered mandatory.

• Sept. 15th (Sun), 1200 hrs. (SAL), 1300 hrs. (Am. Legion); 12th District Council Fall Conference, Southway Post 144, 3253 S. High St. Columbus, (614) 491-0159.

• Sept. 16th (Mon.), American Legion Day.

• Sept. 18th (Sat.), U.S. Air Force 72nd birthday.

• Oct. 5 (Sat.), 1000 hrs., American Legion Auxiliary, 12th District Fall Conference, Southway Post 144.

• Oct. 5th (Sat.), 1400-??? hrs. (grill fired up at 1600 hrs.), Annual Hickman Bonfire, 4178 Orders Rd., Grove City, OH. BYOB and a covered dish.

• Oct. 10th (Thurs), 1900 hrs., Post 798 monthly meeting, Donatos, 1815 Brice Rd, Reynoldsburg, (614) 861-0211. The BBS and BGS delegates sent by the post will be honored.

• Oct. 12th (Sat.), Dept. of Ohio Commander’s Homecoming, Cherry Valley Hotel, Newark, RSVP to Mrs. Roger Friend by Sept. 20th.

• Oct. 12th (Sat.), 1300 hrs., Membership Recruiting Training Seminar, VFW 4719/American Legion Post 797, 75 W. Johnstown Rd., Gahanna, (614) 475-9111.

• Oct. 13th (Sat.), 1800 hrs., U.S. Navy 242nd birthday.

• Oct. 15th (Tues.), 0830-1330 hrs., Annual Veterans Stand Down, Greater Columbus Convention Center. Parking is free; must have valid proof of being a veteran.

• Oct. 17th (Thurs.), 0900-1700, 12th District Chaplain Training (Lunch provided), VFW 4719/Am. Legion Post 797, 75 W. Johnstown Rd., Gahanna. (NOTE: May have to be postponed; contact our post chaplain.)

• Oct. 23rd (Mon.), Ohio Legion News submission deadline.

• Nov. 2nd (Sat.), VSO Training, Dept. of Ohio Headquarters, Delaware, OH.

• Nov. 8th (Fri.), 1045 hrs., Retired veteran ceremony, Mother Angeline McCrory Manor, 5199 E Broad St, Columbus.

• Nov. 8th (Fri.), <afternoon: Time TBD>, Retired veteranceremony, The Inn at Summit Trail,8115 Summit Rd, Pataskala.

• Nov. 10th (Sat.), U.S. Marine Corps 244th birthday.

• Nov. 12th (Mon.), National Cdr to visit National Museum and Memorial, followed by a visit to Mott’s Military Museum on the 14th.

• Nov. 14th (Thurs), 1900 hrs., Post 798 monthly meeting, Eagles Club, 1623 Brice Rd. Post inspection scheduled for this meeting.

• Nov. 23rd (Thurs.), Thanksgiving.

• Jan. 5th (Sun.), 1200 hrs. (SAL), 1300 hrs. (Am. Legion); 12th District Council Winter Conference, Don Gentile Post 532, 1571 Demorest Rd, Columbus, (614) 539-5748.

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