Post 76 Las Vegas, NV, Nevada

Post 76

Las Vegas, NV, Nevada

Post 76 Las Vegas, NV, Nevada

About This Post

Post Namesake
The membership came up with the name "Spirit of Freedom". It went well with our number 76. It would also reflect upon the freedom gained from the 1776 Government of the King of England, who would not allow the "Second class citizens" of the Colonies to be considered equal to those living in England. Our logo apply our Post number and name, showing who we are and what we sand for. With this magnanimous donation of several hundred dollars, we were able to move forward with our endeavor. The design artist was given the following facts: 1. Our number and it's reference to the 1776 era. 2. The Minute Man soldier with rifle, representing the citizen, the veteran soldier, always ready to defend our country and protect our freedoms. 3. That we are members of the American Legion. 4. That we are a Nevada Post, the State should be represented as well as Las Vegas. 5. The designer included in his first draft, the State motto, "Battle Born." 6. We wanted 13 stars, to represent the original States. No matter how hard he tried, the artist could not do this one without the start looking like dots. We had to settle for 11 stars including the one marking the City of Las Vegas, for the representation. Since we began in the 9th month and have 11 stars - does that make us the first 9/11 Post?
Notable Members
Jack Ford: Alternate NEC 2006-2011 Department Commander 2005-2006 Department 1st Vice 2004-2005 Department 2nd Vice 2003-2204 Department Sgt-at-Arms 2002-2003 Department Service Officer 2000-2003 District 2 Commander 2002 District 2 1st Vice Commander 2001 Post Commander 2000-2002 Post 1st Vice Commander 2000 Post 2nd Vice Commander 1998 Post Sgt-at-Arms 1997 Served on following national committees and sub-committees: Distinguish Guests Veteran Affairs and Rehabilitation Economic Matters Employment and Veterans Preference Claims and Ratings Hospital and Medical Services Additionally serves as the Board of Directors Chairman for the Nevada Boys State program, The National Representative for VA Voluntary Service program and represents The American Legion as a member of the Commanders Advisory group at the VA Hospital. Robert Jagemann: District Judge Advocate 2009-2010 Vice Chair, National Distinguished Guests Committee, 2009-2010 Department of Nevada Legislative Committee, 2012-2014 National American Legion Press Association [NALPA], 2009-present Member – Clark County School Board Naming of District Facilities 2010 (Secured name for Veterans Tribute Career and Technical Academy)
What Makes this Post Unique
Post 76 serves the western and northwestern area of Las Vegas, Nevada. We hold General Meetings at 1:30 pm on the 3rd Sunday of most months at the: Durango Hills YMCA Community Center 3521 N. Durango Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89129 (702) 240-9622 Map it (Just north of W. Cheyenne Ave.) Every quarter we hold a social event in lieu of the General Meeting at different locations. Watch this website, our Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/American-Legion-Post-76-Las-Vegas/137926629646653] or the quarterly newsletter for updates on special social events. Executive Board Meetings on the second Thursday of the month at 4:30 pm are held at: The Summerlin Trails Community Center 1910 Spring Gate Lane Las Vegas, NV 89134 Post 76 supports NO VETERANS ALONE each Thursday, as we join the Nevada Patriot Guard, Women Veterans of Nevada and Vietnam Veterans of America, at the Southern Nevada Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, to honor Veterans who are being buried by the County and have no relatives or friends to attend their funeral. Post 76 also supports Wreaths Across America. Post 76 in cooperation with the Fleet Reserve Association and The Lakes Association sponsors a Memorial Day Observance including speakers, honor guards, ceremonial flag folding and terminating with the passing of a wreath from Veterans representing war eras from WWII to the present to JROTC commanders who then board a boat and place the wreath on the water. The Post has sponsored Christmas parties for foster children from the Olive Crest organization, providing Christmas gifts, a light buffet, and pictures with Santa Claus to each of the children and their families and foster families. Post 76 has a gun club where members, friends and families get together to non-competitively shoot and socialize. Legionnaires from Post 76 volunteer their time to support the Veterans Administration Voluntary Services, Nevada Veterans Foundation, Family Readiness Groups for local Reserve and National Guard Units, Veterans Service Fairs, Retiree Appreciation Days at Nellis AFB, Information Fair at Creech AFB, Boy Scout Merit Badge programs, and Boy Scout air rifle and safety training. In 2009, Post 76, in the true Spirit of Freedom, was honored to have debated and proposed an appropriate name to honor the only high school in Las Vegas and surrounding Clark County to be named for our local men & women serving in the armed forces, during all war periods; the Veterans Tribute Career & Technical Academy [VTCTA]. The Spirit of Freedom Post 76 proudly took a strong leadership position in 2010 to expedite the creation and development of a much needed, and long overdue, USO lounge for transiting service men & women to relax, meet with loved ones, and enjoy many creature comforts while traveling through Las Vegas' McCarran Airport.

HISTORY

2010

Post Commanders and Adjutants

May 1, 2013
Year Commander Adjutant 1994-1995 William Powers Paul Kelly 1995-1997 Jerry Simpson Paul Kelly & Ken Mason 1997-1999 Joe Folsom Casey Martin & John Rost 1999-2000 John O'Sullivan John Rost & Jeffery Mills 2000-2001 Roy Funke & Jack Ford John Rost 2001-2002 Jack Ford John Rost 2002-2005 Torres Ramey John Rost 2005-2006 Harry Keneman John Rost 2006-2007 Torey Ramey John Rost 2007-2008 John Rost Paul Hemsley Sr. 2008-2009 Robert Jagemann Paul Hemsley Sr. 2009-2010 Robert Jagemann..
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