The installation of officers was held Aug. 3 at Ernest F. Oldenburg American Legion Post 216, in Milford. The ceremony was performed by the 18th District Legion Ritual Team and the Auxiliary Past District Presidents.
The American Legion, Auxiliary and SAL of the Milford area are always at the ready when a call comes in asking for help for a veteran or their family. Post 216 has helped many with aid, in the form of clothing, food or assistance, getting or explaining benefits the veteran may have, welcoming home celebrations, and with Funeral Honors. The Honor Guard volunteers their time once a month to do honors at the Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI. They say that this is their way of honoring and remembering those that have served.
Officers installed were: American Legion – Anthony Puente: Commander, Norm Tibbs: 1st Vice Commander, Bill Colgrove: 2nd Vice Commander, Dennis Dobransky: Adjutant, Ray Williams: Finance Officer, Edward Merritt: Historian, Tom Kemper: Chaplain, Matt Tibbs: Sergeant-At-Arms, Tom Neff: Judge Advocate, and Paul Kolleda, Rich Cherf and Chris Cook: Executive Board.
American Legion Auxiliary – Cathy Merritt: President, Sally Morin: 1st Vice President, Sarah Nader: 2nd Vice President, Jody Dowd: Secretary, Jan LaClair: Treasurer, Jackie Pohl: Chaplain, Liz Kolleda: Historian, Linda Maxwell: Sergeant-At-Arms, and Marie Jackson, Cheryl Hall and Joy Winder: Executive Board.
Sons of the Legion - Daniel Scheideman: Commander, Andy Grohowski: Senior Vice, Butch Maxwell: Junior Vice, Fred Morin: Adjutant, Mike McDonnell: Finance, Bob Zukowski: Historian, Rick Byrne: Chaplain, Matt Tibbs: Sergeant-At-Arms, Frank Serridge: SAL Chairman, and Dale Feigley, Frank Serridge, and Tom Kielian: Executive Board.
If you are interested in learning more about the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion, or the American Legion Riders contact the post at 248-684-9919.
- Milford Times, August 14th, 2014
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