Post 501 Woodbury, Minnesota
Post 501
Woodbury, Minnesota
About This Post
Notable Members
Richard H Stafford. Dick Stafford was deeply involved in working on behalf of veterans and helped create the Woodbury Community Foundation and worked to establish the city ambulance service. He was an original member of Post 501 and was active in the Woodbury Lions and food shelf. His most visible legacy is the Woodbury library which carries his name.
William Krueger was a charter member of the Post and Woodbury's first City Clerk. He is also credited with
held the Post together during the tough times by holding down the offices of Commander, Chaplain & Finance Officer simultaneously. There's little doubt that the Post would be non-existent today were it not for him.
Photos
Woodbury Memorial Day Ceremony
Woodbury Post 501 Scout Project
Joint Awards Banquet
Wall of Thanks
WW II Veterans Birthday Celebration
Flag Mural
Veterans Day Cards
Veterans Day 2021
Woodbury Days Parade
Annual Joint Picnic - 2021
Boys State 2021
Salute to Servicewomen Golf Classic
HISTORY
1970
Woodbury American Legion Post 501 Established
Jan 11, 1979
The Woodbury American Legion Post 501 was charted on January 11, 1979. The post was formed as the growth of the City of Woodbury showed a need to increase support of veterans in the area. The first officers were: Mayard Flom, Post Commander; Bill England, first Vice Commander; Harry Southward, Second Vice Commander; Irwin R. Idso, Thrid Vice Commander; Chuck Swanson, Finance Officer; William Kruger, Veteran's service Officer. The charter was presented at Captain..
Woodbury American Legion Post 501 Established
Jan 11, 1979
State and District Officer attended the Woodbury American Legion Charter ceremony on January 11, 1979
Woodbury American Legion Post 501 Charter
Jan 11, 1979
Articles of Incorporation for Woodbury American Legion Post 501
Woodbury American Legion Post 501 Members in 1979/1980
May 8, 1979
Woodbury American Legion Post 501 early meetings were held at the Woodbury Community Hall
Woodbury American Legion Post 501 Charter Members
Oct 10, 1979
The Woodbury American Legion Post 501 had 36 charter Members when the post was first formed.
1980
Annual Memorial Day Service 1980
May 25, 1980
Woodbury American Legion Post 501 participated in the community Memorial Day Service. In the first years of the posts formation, the Memorial Day Services were held at the Woodbury Methodist Church Cemetary on Steepleview Rd. The 1980 Services main speaker was Gen B.G. Shaver.
2010
Month Post 501 Meeting
Aug 23, 2018
Monthly meeting of the Woodbury American Legion Post 501 held at the Woodbury Government Center
Photo: Sept. 16 dedicated to American Legion
Sep 12, 2018
Full Story This appeared in today's Woodbury Bulletin. Photo: Sept. 16 dedicated to American Legion
Woodbury American Legion Post 501 donates funds to Woodbury Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) program
Nov 8, 2018
Following the Woodbury High School Veterans Day ceremony on November 8, 2018, Woodbury American Legion Post 501 Vice Commander Dale Johnson presented a check for $1000 to Major (retired) Thom Petzold, Senior Aerospace Science Instructor for the AFJROTC program. Major Petzold and MSgt Kathy Cotto, JROTC instructor were presented Pavers for the Woodbury Veterans Memorial by Woodbury American Legion..
Korean War Memorabilia Donated to Woodbury VFW and American Legion
Nov 20, 2018
On November 20, 2018, Jon and Marti Beltz donated memorabilia collected by Jon’s father Robert Beltz who served during the Korean War in the United States Navy. Robert served aboard the USS Plumas County (LST-1083) as a Storekeeper Third class (SK3). In this position, Robert was responsible for maintaining the ship’s supply stores, purchasing, buying and issuing..
Woodbury American Legion Post 501 supports Local Community Organizations
Jan 7, 2019
Woodbury American Legion Post 501 supports Local Community Organizations
Supporting local community is one..
Monthly Post 501 Meeting, Poplar Conference Room, Woodbury City Hall
Jan 24, 2019
Full Story
Monthly Post 501 Meeting, Poplar Conference Room, Woodbury City Hall
Meeting Minutes January 24, 2019
By: Woodbury American Woodbury VFW Post 9024 and American Legion Post 501 host Joint
Feb 21, 2019
Full Story
The Woodbury Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 9024 and the Woodbury American Legion Post 501 hosted the first ever Joint Annual Awards banquet on February 21, 2019 at the Green Mill Restaurant in Woodbury. The awards were hosted by VFW Post 9024 Commander, Paul Lindahl and American Legion Post 501 Commander, Tom Grezek.
Monthly Post 501 Meeting Minutes February 28, 2019
Feb 28, 2019
Monthly Post 501 Meeting, Poplar Conference Room, Woodbury City Hall
Meeting Minutes February 28, 2019 – 2/28/19
Present (8) Bob Dolan, Tom Grezek, Bob Halter, Dale Johnson, Henry Kolashinski, Paul..
Woodbury American Legion Post 501 seeks Candidates for Legion Boys State
Mar 20, 2019
By: Woodbury American Legion Post 501 Public Affairs
WOODBURY – The Woodbury American Legion Post 501 is seeking candidates from local Woodbury High Schools for the 71st Annual American Legion Boys State that will be held June 9-15, 2019 on the campus of St. John’s University..
Monthly Post 501 Meeting Minutes
Mar 28, 2019
Monthly Post 501 Meeting, Poplar Conference Room, Woodbury City Hall
Meeting Minutes March 28, 2019 – 3/28/19
Present (9) Russ Bentley, Bob Dolan, Tom Grezek, Bob Halter, Dale Johnson, Henry..
Woodbury Mayor Ann Burt Presents Proclamation recognizing Poppy Days
Apr 10, 2019
Woodbury Mayor Ann Burt presented a proclamation to Woodbury American Legion Post 501 Commander, Tom Grezek and Woodbury Veterans of Foreign War Post 9024 Paul Lindahl recognizing May 24, 2019 as National Poppy Day in Woodbury.
The American Legion has long utilized the red poppy as its..
Woodbury American Legion Post 501 has Successful Poppy Days
Apr 30, 2019
Woodbury American Legion Post 501 has Successful Poppy Days
By: Woodbury American Legion Post 501 Public Affairs
WOODBURY – Despite the prediction of snowy weather for the weekend of April..
Woodbury American Legion Post 501 selects Four Woodbury Juniors for Legion Boys State
May 7, 2019
Woodbury American Legion Post 501 selects Four Woodbury Juniors for Legion Boys State
By: Woodbury American Legion Post 501 Public Affairs
WOODBURY – Woodbury American Legion Post 501 has selected four..
