Initiation of New Member

     On January 21, 2023, during our monthly meeting the Post Commander James Langston conducted an Invitation Ceremony. 

     Initiation of new members is an important post function. They need to be shown, officially and formally, that they're indeed a part of The American Legion. They deserve the courtesy of being introduced to the post that has accepted their membership applications and dues payments.      The Sergeant-at-Arms escorted the new member into the meeting room and placed him properly before the flag and read his name. Mr. Willie Rowe an United States Army Veteran, retired Major from the North Carolina Wake County Sheriff’s Office with 28 years of service and now the Sheriff of Wake County. 
     The Post Commander stated “You were privileged to serve your country during wartime. Because of this service, you are today privileged to join the great service organization, The American Legion. “Unlike the armed forces in which you served, there is no distinction of rank among us. We are composed of members of every race, religion, occupation, and political conviction. We maintain also strict neutrality on all questions concerning religion, politics, and industrial strife. “Are you now ready and willing to obligate yourself as expressed in the Preamble to the Constitution of The American Legion?” Mr. Willie Rowe stated “I am” 
     Post Commander read him his obligation (ie: “raise your right hand and repeat after me.”) at the conclusion of the obligation the Chaplain Willie Pulley read "There shines the emblem of The American Legion." 

     Post Commander James Langston welcome Legionnaire Willie Rowe to The American Legion. All post members present also welcome Legionnaire Willie Rowe as a member of Charles T. Norwood  Post 157.