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The American Legion
Post 265
119 Spruce St., P.O. Box 8
Colon, NE 68018-0008
The
American Legion
Bartek-Carlson Post 265
Colon, Nebraska
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Contact us: |
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The American Legion |
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Meetings |
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First Wednesday of
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ABOUT US
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COMMANDER Mark Talbert VICE COMMANDER Dick Benal ADJUTANT John P. Noonan, III CHAPLAIN Richard Meduna FINANCE OFFICER Rich Vasina Email: rich.vasina@nebraskalegion.net
SPECIAL AWARDS CHAIRMAN |
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| Post 265 Activities | |
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We are involved in many community and state activities, including: |
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| Annual Memorial Day Observance | |
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Ceremony at Legion Post Home |
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Raising flag & lowering to half-staff |
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| Reading of deceased Legionnaires & Auxiliary members | |
| Boys State Representative Speaks | |
| Girls State Representative - Flanders Field | |
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21 Gun Salute - Firing Squad |
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| 7:30 AM | Begin journey to eight cemeteries for memorial services |
| 10:00 AM | Hot breakfast of ham and eggs hosted by Auxiliary for members, families and guests |
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| Sponsorship and selection of Boys State Representative | |
| Annual Consignment Sale | |
| Support of Blood Drives | |
| Participation in Saunders County Government Day for high school Juniors | |
| Participation in Veteran's Day ceremonies, including color guard at State Fair in Lincoln | |
| Color Guard participation in Saunders County Fair parade and other parades | |
| Child Welfare Program Collection of pop-tops for donation of funds to Ronald McDonald house |
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