Post 147 Clovis, California
Post 147
Clovis, California
About This Post
Post Namesake
John "Cecil" Cox - Cecil was born in 1897 and in 1911 moved to Clovis, CA with his family. Here he attended Clovis High School where his father taught Commerical Business. Records show Cecil received his military training in Charlotte, ... READ MORE
Notable Members
Albert Blumer
75 Years Continuous Membership
Both of Al’s parents were born in Pennsylvania. ... READ MORE
What Makes this Post Unique
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Post 147 Commanders - 1919 to Present
John "Cecil" Cox
HISTORY
1910
First Elections
Dec 17, 1919
On 17 December, 1919 members of Cecil Cox Post 147 met at their hall and elected officers for the ensuing year. John Y Spence was elected president (commander) and John Van Natta secretary and treasurer. Committes were formed to include "Ways and Means", Athletic and one for a Dance to cover a future program.
2010
$15,000 Donated to Voluntary Services at Fresno VA
May 25, 2017
For the past 4 years the American Legion has hosted the Clovis Memorial Day Golf Tournament to raise funds to support our Valley Veterans. Each year, 100 percent of the proceeds from this tournament are donated to Central Valley Veterans through the VA’s Voluntary Service Programs. In 2017 The American Legion partnered with the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Post 3225, Clovis Veterans Memorial District and AmVets Post 2011to host this..
$20,000 Donated to Voluntary Services at Fresno VA
May 24, 2018
Throughout the year members of our post support our fellow veterans, youth and youth programs and our community. This past May we held our 5th annual Veterans Memorial Day Gold Tournament at the Belmont Country Club. The American Legion partnered with the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) Post 3225, the Clovis Veterans Memorial District and AmVets Post 2011to raise $27,000 with $20,000 going to support various Voluntary Service Programs..
Avenue of Flags
May 25, 2019
Each year our Post hosts the "Avenue of Flags" event at the Clovis Memorial Cemetery in preparation for Memorial Day Services. This is a community event involving Post Members, scouts, JrROTC Cadets, community volunteers and cemetery staff. Approximatel 600 large flags are placed along the Avenues of the Clovis Cemetery. In addition to the large flags a smaller flag is placed at the top right corner of each veterans headstone. This is no small feat..
Post Donates $35,000 to VA Volunteer Services
Sep 10, 2019
Throughout the year members of our post support..
