POST HISTORY 1981

January 16,1981
The post had to purchase a meeting bell, gavel, and a set of flags to replace the ones that were stolen.
Death Benefits of $150.00 each was paid to the beneficiaries of William D. Hatfield, Leonard Helm, Harry Phenicle and Raymond White.
Four American flags were donated to the First Assembly of God Church.
February 19,1981
Death Benefit or $150.00 was paid to the beneficiary of Edgar Foltz.
April 2, 1981
$1000.00 was granted to Ralph Thompson manager Of the Jr. American Legion Baseball Team for the upcoming year.
Death Benefit of $150.00 each was paid to the beneficiaries of Upton L. Funk and Emory Barrick.
May 21,1981
It was announced that Miss Renee Keener would represent the post in the Shippensburg Fair Queen Contest.
A donation of $25.00 was for the erection fund for a World War 11 Memorial Statue.
June 4,1981
A donation of $100.00 was given to the Shippensburg Veterans Council.
Election of officers to serve the post for 1982 are as follows:
Commander--Charles Ott
1st Vice Commander--Leroy Martin
2nd Vice Commander--Robert Barnhart
Finance Officer--Tommy Everett
Service Officer--Ambrose Naugle
Sgt at Arms--Max Swartz
Historian--William Burkhart
Judge Advocate--Benjamin Brechbiel
July 2, 1981
A Letter of appreciation was received from County Commander Jay Weaver for the post obtaining 100% in membership. Pins were given to the Commander, Jr. Vice Commander and the Adjutant.
A Donation of $100.00 was given to the Softball Team for tournament play.
August 6, 1981
Death Benefits of $150.00 was given to the beneficiary of George C. McCullough.
Two flag holders were purchased by the post for the Orrstown Boy Scout Troop.
November 5, 1981
Two Flag Carriers were presented to Boy Scout Troop 121.
An American flag was donated to South Newton Fire Company.