Regular Newsletter – Select the picture to see our bimonthly newsletter.
Monthly Calendar – Select the picture to see the monthly calendar and learn of events happening at Post 19.
Post and Auxiliary Monthly Meetings
Post 19: Next meeting: November 10 at 7:00pm in person. Election of Officeers
Meeting via ZOOM – learn more SELECT HERE.
See photos from our last meeting. Click here
Café Vets Social: Next Café Vets November 19
See photos from Café Vets. Click here
Auxiliary: Thursday, November 12 at 10:00am
Sew & Chat - Monday, Nocember 16 from 9:00am – 12:00pm noon
No Post 19 or Auxilliary meetings during July and August.
Oktoberfest
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15
Select the CLIP ART to view the photos.
Rummage Sale – July 31 – August 1
The Boy Scout troup and their families were a trememdous help to our Post 19 auxiliaary with the rummage sale.
See the pictures, SELECT HERE
Photos from the Renton River Days, July 24-26, and our Post/Unit Planning meeting. SELECT HERE
COMMANDER’S CORNER – Kevin Rose
Welcome to the Fall season, along with all that it offers. Rain has returned to reduce the amount of pollen, much to the relief of
those who suffer from allergies. The colors of the leaves are a favorite of many.
Octoberfest was just held and was well attended. Everyone enjoyed the yearly social gathering that featured great food, raffle prizes,
and entertainment by the Bonnie Birch Trio.
Our Post received a letter from representatives of the Family Readiness Group, based in Silverdale. Since losing their fundraising
status, they rely on donations to keep the program going. For support to the spouses and families of Sailors assigned to the USS Henry M Jackson, donations such as blankets, toiletries, baby items,
snacks, coffee, and other items you may feel appropriate, may be left at the Post, (hang on the doorknob, or leave on doorstep), or call me at (425) 417-7905, and I can arrange to pick them up. You
may also call Brittany Tardiff, at (503) 980-5503, or Belle Povilonis, at (757) 756-0778, for more information on suitable items to donate.
I want to clear up any confusion there may be regarding the established policy on usage of the Post for activities outside the normal
operations. It is there for our members, and can be scheduled for an event provided there is no conflict with events already on the calendar.
The donation schedule is as follows:
Post & Unit #19 members: No monetary obligation
Other American Legion Family members with proof of current membership status: $50
Any Veteran who is eligible for membership: $100
With the cost of hall rental, such as a Grange or other fraternal organizations, being expensive, our Post offers a great value. Keep
this in mind for any large family gathering. Remember the mission of the American Legion, “Veterans helpingVeterans”
Sincerely,
Kevin Rose,
Commander/Veterans Resource Advocate
ADJUTANT’S DESK by James Wilhoit —
ADJUTANT’S DESK by James Wilhoit—We will have a booth at Renton River Days. You can sign up to occupy it at the Planning Meeting on Tues. 7/14. Set up will be Fri. 7/24 and RR Days will be that weekend.
AUXILIARY NEWS
2024 ALA Fred Hancock Unit Officers
Fred Hancock # 19 American Legion Auxiliary Unit
Auxiliary News November/December 2026
President/Treasurer, Elva Schulz, 425-255-0440, e.schulz@myctl.net
Vice President/Co-Chaplain, Evelyn Lundstrom-Weiss, 425-255-1845
Co-Chaplain, Earnie Jenkins, 425-566-9960, earniejenkins@icloud.com
Secretary/Historian, Diana Hagen, 425-271-3881, randy-diana@comcast.net
Sergeant at Arms, Sara Rowan, 206-245-7460, dogs_r_us@comcast.net
We are looking forward to an exciting year. Our next meeting November 12 ,12.00 PM come join us for making plans for the coming year.
The membership letter have arrived. Pay your dues of $50 as soon as possible, we will have a drawing in January for a gift card from all that have their dues paid by then. We had a Great Oktoberfest
on October 15. We enjoyed Bonnie Birch and her band playing German music. We want to thank her for a great time. We also had several
silence auction items and door prizes. Along with good German food. We want to thank all for attending. If you missed this year be sure
to plan to attend next year. We are sad to report the passing of Eunice Paulus, a 20 year member. We will miss her. We will be donating clothing to the Seattle VA Hospital in November. Remember the
Sweats funding to provide sweats to all hospitalize veterans at Seattle VA and American Lake VA on Christmas. Our Holiday Party will be December 27 at 6:00 pm, a potluck with a “White Elephant “ gift
exchange.
Service Not Self Elva Schulz President/Treasurer
Post 19 Honor Guard
The Post Honor Guard is always looking for members to join our ranks and participate at least two Tuesdays each month at Tahoma
National Cemetery. It is a rewarding experience and an excellent way to pay our Veterans back. If interested, contact Jerry Livingston at 206-910-6449, jackieandjerry@comcast.net, for further
information.
SCOUTING NEWS
Our Post sponsors three co-ed Scouting units: Scout Troop 498 (41 youths, meets Tuesday nights), Cub Scout Pack 468 (18 youths, meets second and fourth Monday nights), and Venturing Crew 498 (19 youths, meets second and fourth Wednesday nights). If you’d like to get involved, contact Scouting Chair Gregory Craff,
425-268-8335, gmcraff@yahoo.com or have an interested family contact the Scout unit leader through BeAScout.org.
FOR DISABLED OR INVALID VETERANS
The Post has Medical Support Equipment including Wheel Chairs, Walkers, Crutches and Shower Chairs. Any member can borrow any of these. items at no cost just by
contacting the Chaplain or the Adjutant and showing their Membership card at the time of pick up.
We want to dispose of old flags in a proper and respectful. You can bring the flags any time to our Post Hall, 3224 NE 12th Street in the Renton Highlands, just below the water tower. If no one is there you can just leave them in a bag by the door.
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