Post 45 Canton, Georgia
Post 45
Canton, Georgia
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HISTORY
1910
Temporary Charter Obtained
Oct 11, 1919
By meeting the minimum requirement for fifteen members, a temporary charter was awarded to Post 45, on October 11, 1919. The post was named for Lieutenant Thomas M. Brady, Jr of Canton who was the first Cherokee County man to die during World War I. Brady was born November 29, 1886 in Boston, MA, son of Thomas M. Brady, Sr., the founder of Georgia Marble Finishing Works. The "Lion of the South" memorial to the..
By meeting the minimum requirement for fifteen members, a temporary charter was awarded to Post 45, on October 11, 1919. The post was named for Lieutenant Thomas M. Brady, Jr of Canton who was the first Cherokee County man to die during World War I. Brady was born November 29, 1886 in Boston, MA, son of Thomas M. Brady, Sr., the founder of Georgia Marble Finishing Works. The "Lion of the South" memorial to the..
1930
Permanent Charter
Jun 15, 1937
In June of 1937, Thomas M. Brady Post 45 received the permanent charter.
In June of 1937, Thomas M. Brady Post 45 received the permanent charter.
Purchased Majority Stock of Cherokee County Fair
Jan 12, 1938
In January, at the Post Executive Committee meeting headed by Carl C. Edge, Sr. announced the purchase of a majority of the stock in the Cherokee County Fair Association. This joint venture proved to be beneficial to both Post 45 and the Fair Association. It gave the post members a place to meet on a regular basis. Two years later the Fair Association sold the American Legion a parcel of land for $1.00 on which..
In January, at the Post Executive Committee meeting headed by Carl C. Edge, Sr. announced the purchase of a majority of the stock in the Cherokee County Fair Association. This joint venture proved to be beneficial to both Post 45 and the Fair Association. It gave the post members a place to meet on a regular basis. Two years later the Fair Association sold the American Legion a parcel of land for $1.00 on which..
1940
Construction of Legion Post Home
Oct 15, 1947
E.L. Stone was Commander of Post 45 in 1946 when plans were made for a modern home and clubhouse to serve as a living memorial to war veterans. Membership was at 374 in 1946 and grew to 423 by the end of 1947, when construction began in October. $20,000 was raised from donations and projects. Although the home would strictly be an American Legion Hall, plans were to make the facilities available for community use...
E.L. Stone was Commander of Post 45 in 1946 when plans were made for a modern home and clubhouse to serve as a living memorial to war veterans. Membership was at 374 in 1946 and grew to 423 by the end of 1947, when construction began in October. $20,000 was raised from donations and projects. Although the home would strictly be an American Legion Hall, plans were to make the facilities available for community use...
Open House at new Legion Post Home
May 30, 1948
The open house was open to the public.
The open house was open to the public.
1970
Cherokee Tribune Article about Canton's First Legionnaires
Nov 9, 1977
This story was placed by Charter Member George Doss and preserved by longtime WWII Honorary Life Member Billy Beard.
This story was placed by Charter Member George Doss and preserved by longtime WWII Honorary Life Member Billy Beard.
1990
Post Home Renovations
Aug 15, 1992
Bob Campbell became the Post 45 Commander in 1992 and under his leadership a monthly newsletter was started and extensive renovations of the post home began. The post home was completely rewired electrically and new lighting was installed. Other renovations included a drop ceiling, an upstairs kitchen, vinyl siding, a ladies restroom and a handicap restroom.
Bob Campbell became the Post 45 Commander in 1992 and under his leadership a monthly newsletter was started and extensive renovations of the post home began. The post home was completely rewired electrically and new lighting was installed. Other renovations included a drop ceiling, an upstairs kitchen, vinyl siding, a ladies restroom and a handicap restroom.
Female Members
Oct 26, 1992
Also during this year, the all-male membership changed with the membership of Margaret B. Hicks in October, 1992, then Lynne S. Rollins in January 1993. Rollins became the first female officer in 1994, the first female to receive Legionnaire of the Year in 1997 and the first female to serve as a Department of Georgia officer in 1197 when she was appointed as Department Historian.
Also during this year, the all-male membership changed with the membership of Margaret B. Hicks in October, 1992, then Lynne S. Rollins in January 1993. Rollins became the first female officer in 1994, the first female to receive Legionnaire of the Year in 1997 and the first female to serve as a Department of Georgia officer in 1197 when she was appointed as Department Historian.
Bob Campbell elected Department of Georgia Commander 1997-98
Jun 25, 1997
Bob Campbell was a dedicated and strong advocate of veterans benefits and organizations. During the previous year he served as Department Senior Vice Commander, and was Department Junior Vice Commander 1194-96. He had served two consecutive years as Ninth District Commander and served on several department and national committees including the National Military Affairs Committee. He had served many offices of Post 45 including Public Relations Officer, Membership Chairman, Newsletter Editor, Historian, Junior Vice Commander..
Bob Campbell was a dedicated and strong advocate of veterans benefits and organizations. During the previous year he served as Department Senior Vice Commander, and was Department Junior Vice Commander 1194-96. He had served two consecutive years as Ninth District Commander and served on several department and national committees including the National Military Affairs Committee. He had served many offices of Post 45 including Public Relations Officer, Membership Chairman, Newsletter Editor, Historian, Junior Vice Commander..
First Female Commander
Jun 25, 1998
Lynne S. Rollins has been a member of the US Army Nurse Corps Reserve for over 12 years. She was called to active duty in August 1990 at the onset of the Persian Gulf War for over 10 months. She has been a member of the American Legion for 7 years and served in many officer and committee positions. She has also been the Department Historian for 2 years and won 1st place in the..
Lynne S. Rollins has been a member of the US Army Nurse Corps Reserve for over 12 years. She was called to active duty in August 1990 at the onset of the Persian Gulf War for over 10 months. She has been a member of the American Legion for 7 years and served in many officer and committee positions. She has also been the Department Historian for 2 years and won 1st place in the..
More Renovations
Oct 15, 1999
This is the second year of the first female commander, Lynne S. Rollins, and the post has been busy with many updates to the post home. A new copy machine, ice maker, smoke eaters, TV's for bingo with cable hook up on one, exterior doors with panic bars, new carpet (Legion Blue) for the stage, ceiling speakers, display cases, new refrigerator, and the Commander's favorite, a letter slot for the front door. Construction work consisted..
This is the second year of the first female commander, Lynne S. Rollins, and the post has been busy with many updates to the post home. A new copy machine, ice maker, smoke eaters, TV's for bingo with cable hook up on one, exterior doors with panic bars, new carpet (Legion Blue) for the stage, ceiling speakers, display cases, new refrigerator, and the Commander's favorite, a letter slot for the front door. Construction work consisted..
2010
95th Birthday of The American Legion
Mar 16, 2014
An American Legion Birthday Party was held on Sunday afternoon and our Honorary Life Members, those with over 40 years of membership, were honored. They were asked to share memories of the earlier days in Post 45. Attending were Billy Beard, a member for 68 years, Dr. William H. Nichols, Jr, a 57 year member and W.W. Hattendorf a 54 year member.
An American Legion Birthday Party was held on Sunday afternoon and our Honorary Life Members, those with over 40 years of membership, were honored. They were asked to share memories of the earlier days in Post 45. Attending were Billy Beard, a member for 68 years, Dr. William H. Nichols, Jr, a 57 year member and W.W. Hattendorf a 54 year member.
