Post 250 Indian Land, South Carolina

Post 250

Indian Land, South Carolina

Post 250 Indian Land, South Carolina

About This Post

Notable Members

Founder-John Marker,First Officer and Chairman Basil Jerry Marcus, Vice-Commander Roger Philips, Adjutant-William Chic, Chaplain Marvin Gallaway, Judge Advocate, Joel Mandell, Chairman Richard Steininger, Chairman James Reeve, Chairman Sam Barber, Historian Deidre Healion, Sgt at Arms Elizabeth Leagon, Major General (Retired) ... READ MORE

What Makes this Post Unique

Extraordinary service to the community .IE:  restoration of grave sites to original condition in Indian Land cemetary dating back to the 1700s.  Started membership on 6/6/2016.  Post in first Chartered year was Deparment Post of the Year in Membership.

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HISTORY

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Formation Meeting of Post.

Jul 9, 2016

The formation meeting of the Post was held on July 9, 2016 at the Hickory Tavern, Indian Land, SC.  The formation team submitted a temporary Charter the State Department of the American Legion on July 9. 2016 with 37 verified members.  It was approved by the Department on July 9,2016.


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1st Meeting of Post.

Sep 13, 2016

The 2nd meeting of the Post was held October 2016 at the Del Webb Library.  Jim Reese accepted Chairmanship of the Flag Committee.  The Committee will be setting US Flags at the grave sites of Veterans this Veterans Day.  Post 250 is planning to organize an American Legion Auxiliary in the near future.  Guest County Commander Robert Doc Sweet gave members and insight on Legion programs. Jim Northrup asked for volunteers..

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2nd Meeting of Post.

Oct 17, 2016

The 2nd meeting of the Post was held October 2016 at the Del Webb Library.  Jim Reese accepted Chairmanship of the Flag Committee.  The Committee will be setting US Flags at the grave sites of Veterans this Veterans Day.  Post 250 is planning to organize an American Legion Auxiliary in the near future.  Guest County Commander Robert Doc Sweet gave members and insight on Legion programs. Jim Northrup asked for volunteers..

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3rd Meeting of Post.

Nov 21, 2016

The 3rd meeting of the Post was held November 2016 at the Del Webb Library.  November 23rd delivered the food collection to the Belair Church Food Bank.  Guest Director of Veterans’ Services of South Carolina Melinda Woodhurst spoke on Veteran’s Rights giving information and offering to help Veterans to get these benefits.


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4th Meeting of Post.

Dec 13, 2016

The 4th meeting of the Post was held December 2016 at Rippington’s Restaurant in Waxhaw it was a  social meeting celebrating the Holidays.  Joan Tenney spoke on the formation of the Post 250 Auxiliary.


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5th Meeting of Post.

Jan 10, 2017

The 5th meeting of the Post was held January 2017 at our new meeting location, Cruzin Reubenz.  The Post voted to sponsor one boy to Boys State, one youth to the Law Cadet  Academy, two JROTC medals and all Eagle Scout medals.  The Post presented teacher Neely S Crawford’s class a Certificate of Appreciation for writing letters to Local veterans.


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6th Meeting of Poat.

Feb 14, 2017

The 6th meeting of the Post was held February 2017 at Cruzin Reubenz this was a social event celebrating Valentine’s Day.   Announced at the meeting were the recipients of the Post Persons of the Year.  Certificate of Citizenship Eagle Scout Jack Charles Boggs. Certificate of Appreciation to the Buford Elementary Class of Teacher Neely S. Crawford for writing Christmas cards to the area Veterans.  Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Deputy..

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7th Meeting of Post.

Mar 14, 2017

The 7th meeting of the Post was held March2017 at Cruzin Reubenz.   The Post gave Fire Chief Thomas W. Pickard a certificate and gift card honoring him, as our Fireman of the Year.  Post membership were invited to attend the March 27th meeting of the Lancaster County to present Deputy Sheriff T.J. Murphy and Deputy Sheriff Michael Williams, each, a Certificate and gift card, for being named..

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8th Meeting of Post.

Apr 11, 2017

The 8th meeting of the Post was held April 2017 at Cruzin Reubenz.  The Post secured enough donations to send six boys to Boys State.  Commander Jerry Marcus announced a monthly program of speakers to address the membership.  It was proposed and accepted that we have a method in place for contacting needy or sick veterans.  Pre-printed cards will be ordered from the American Legion for this purpose.


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9th Meeting of Post.

May 9, 2017

The 9th meeting of the Post was held May 2017 at Cruzin Reubenz.  Guest speaker Lt/Col. Gary Dolan, US Army retired, spoke to the Post about his military career and his time with the 75th Infantry (Airborne)during his tour in Vietnam.  They post Officers for 2017/2018 were elected and sworn in by Deputy Sheriff Lt. Monty Craig.  The officers are Commander Jerry Marcus,  Vice Commander..

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10th Meeting of Post

Jun 13, 2017

The 10th meeting of the Post was held June 2017 at Cruzin Reubenz.  Guest speaker Lancaster County Councilman Terry Graham spoke about county activity. He also answered questions about zoning, growth and new business coming into the area. Jim Reese reported on US Flags that were placed at veteran grave sites for Memorial Day.  Richard Steininger reported on Poppy sales, $450.20 was collected.  Judge Advocate Joel Mandell reported on the status..

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1th Meeting of Post

Jul 11, 2017

The 11th meeting of the Post was held July 2017 at Cruzin Reubenz.  The guest speaker retired School Superintendant Bennett Gunter spoke about the History of Indian Land.  Commander Jerry Marcus presented American Legion pins to Vice Commander Roger Phillips and Chaplin Marvin Gallaway for helping in the organization of Post 250.  Contributions were made for the purchase of our Post flags.  Dottie Steele and her daughter Diane, contributed in honor..

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12th Meeting of Post.

Aug 8, 2017

 The 12th meeting of the Post was held August 2017 at Cruzin Reubenz.  Law Cadet Armani Reid, a senior at Lancaster H.S., sponsored by Post 250, spoke about her week at the 2017 Law cadet Academy.  Guest speaker, Robin Ghent, Director of Lancaster County Veterans Affairs, gave details on filing for Veterans Benefits.  She strongly urged each veteran to register for VA Health Care.  Larry Handeland purchased and donated to the..

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13th Meeting of Post.

Sep 10, 2017

The 13th meeting of the Post was held September 2017 at the Sun City Lodge.  It was Post 250’s 1st Annual Picnic.  It was a huge success with members bringing covered dishes to share.


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14th Meeting of Post.

Oct 10, 2017

The 14th meeting of the Post was held October 2017 at Cruzin Reubenz.    Auxiliary held their 1st meeting.  Post Flags presentation ceremony with Cadets from the Lancaster H.S. JROTC.  Cadets Badley Bishop, Mira Gabra, Jade Burnette, Eric Smith, Sloan Harrison led by Lt/Col. Sam Wood, US Army, retired.  Boys State attendee, sponsored by Post 250, Simon Tolliver addressed the Post.  He spoke about his experiences..

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15th Meeting of Post.

Nov 14, 2017

The 15th meeting of the Post was held November 2017 at Cruzin Reubenz.  The Post committed to 9th grader Soultana Kotrides to donate Christmas toys collected to her project of providing toys to children hospitalized for the Holidays.  Member Jack Clay offered to donate one hundred Beany Babies to the project.  The Post has great food collection for Thanksgiving and delivered the items to the Belair Methodist..

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16th Meeting of Post.

Dec 12, 2017

The 16th meeting of the Post was held December 2017 at the Belair Church Fellowship Hall.  The social dinner meeting for the Holidays was well attended and a great collection of toys to donate to Soultana Kortides project of toys for children hospitalized during the Holidays.


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17th Meeting of Post.

Jan 9, 2018

The 17th meeting of the Post was held January 2018 at Cruzin Reubenz. Guest Past Department Commander Robert Scherer  and his wife Sherri. Past Commander Robert Scherer gave accolades to the Post and Adjutant William Chick for the outstanding membership drive that Post 250 has achieved.  The Post is number one in the State again this year.  Guest speaker Jane Gregor of Health Share made a presentation to thr group and..

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18th Meeting of Post.

Feb 13, 2018

The 18th meeting of the Post was held February 2018 at 701 Main in Waxhaw.  This was a social meeting celebrating Valentine’s Day.  Guest District Commander Robert “Doc” Sweet praised the Post on achieving number one in the State for the year and also thanked Adjutant William Chick for his hard work and dedication.  He also stressed the importance of retaining members and getting them to participate in our many community..

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19th Meeting of Post.

Mar 13, 2018

The 19th meeting of the Post was held March 2018 at Cruzin Reubenz.  Guest speaker  Bob Park of the Eagle Rock Park.  Mr. Park spoke about the mission of the Park.  Persons that will be recognized as Post Persons of the Year.  Legionnaire of the Year Jerry Marcus,  Law Enforcement Deputy Sheriff Peter Beck, Fireman of the Year Christopher Miller,  Teacher of the Year Adam..

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