Woodbury Post 501 Newsletter - May 2020
Post Meetings: Out of concern for the safety of our members that attend Legion meetings & to be in compliance with the Governors guidance we will not be conducting our Post meetings at City Hall due to COVID-19. As of today it looks like we might be able to conduct meetings at City Hall no early then our September meeting. Our May Post meeting was held through a conference call, which is an opportunity for more of our members to participate. Take advantage of this opportunity to get involved in the inner workings of your Post.
Membership Update:
- We are glad to report that the Post has met our goal of 141 member renewals. The Post is currently at 142 thanks to all of our members who got us over the goal line. To date we also have 9 transfers from the At-Large roles.
Upcoming Events
- 2020 Poppy Days: As you know we have postponed our annual Poppy Days. American Legion Post 501 and VFW Post 9024 will meet to discuss a potential dates and develop a process to that will be safe for our members and customers to hand out poppies and collect donations. We let you know when a decision is made to reschedule this event.
- American Legion Program Cancellations: The American Legion Minnesota Department advised us that Boys State, Legionville School Safety Patrol Camp, National, Department and District 3 conventions have been cancelled for 2020.
Christian Cupboard Emergency Foodshelf (CCEFS): Supporting local community is one of the goals of the American Legion. In support of that goal, Woodbury Post 501 presented a check for $500 to the Christian Cupboard Emergency Foodshelf (CCEFS) on 29 May 2020 to CCEFS Executive Director Jessica Francis by Post Commander Tom Grezek. The money will assist in providing food to our community in this time of need.
Memorial Day Flag Planting: Commander Tom Grezek, Vice Commander Bob Dolan & Dale Johnson of the Woodbury American Legion Post 501 placed flags at the three cemeteries in Woodbury: the Woodbury United Methodist, St. John Lutheran and Salem Lutheran Cemeteries. This is an annual event to honor our fellow fallen warriors.
Stafford Scholarships: Post 501 annually awards 2 $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors from the Woodbury AF Junior ROTC unit. These scholarships are awarded based on scholastic achievement and there is no financial means test. To date we have had no applicants. If you have a son or daughter or grandchild that is in the AF Junior ROTC unit please drop Commander Grezek a note at grezek@msn.com or call 651-731-4653 for an application by 15 June.
Member Spotlight: This section is meant to highlight members that exhibit the attributes of the American Legion. Mike Wimmer is one such member. Mike is a 6 year Legion member who took it upon himself to start a drive to collect masks and delivered to organization(s) most in need. Let’s have a big virtual round of high fives for Mike.
If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.
