Post 229's Activities: JAN-APR 2025
(Recommend printing this page... Scroll down to view current Qtr's 2024 events. Previous quarterly events for years 2021 - 2024 events are archived under Past Post 229 Events - 2021-2022-2023-2024". Also check out an annual calendar posted separately for a long-term view of typical Post 229 events. Note: These quarterly views will augment the now posted annual calendar for download, with more details on specific events.
JAN 2025:
- 4 Jan - Pick Up Christmas Wreaths, 10:00 A.M. Meet at Madison City Hall on Hughes Rd.
- 6 Jan - V.A. Clinic Monthly Coffee and Donuts. 08:30-noon. Drop by for a few minutes to greet fellow veterans arriving for their appointments. (Note: Event also identifies new members.)
- 9 Jan - Monthly American Legion Post 229 Meeting: Auxiliary meeting at 5:30. Legion Family Social at 6:30. Post 229 membership meeting at 7:00 PM. -- maybe at Black Patch Distilling Co., 500 Lanier Dr. Suite C3, Madison. (Note: Post 229 meeting location will be changing. Watch the home page for a new location.)
- 13 Jan - Madison City Council Meeting at Madison City Hall, 100 Hughes Rd. Madison at 6 P.M. Post 229 to receive recognition for receipt of the Madison County award as the best Madison County Veteran Organization in 2024 and as parade float winner at the 2024 Madison City Christmas Parade on 14 Dec. (Note: Members will not have to stay for the entire city council meeting.)
- 16 Jan - Veterans Social at Monark Grove at 1:30 P.M. Located at 11260 County Line Rd. Madison, AL 35756. Meet at the pub. Converse with older veterans in assisted living.
- 18 Jan - Celebration of Life Ceremony at Legacy Chapel, 16 Hughes Rd, Madison at 1 P.M. for Marine Joe Paschall Jr. Dress Code: "Hawaiian shirts and open toed shoes (socks permitted)".
- 20 Jan - VA Clinic Mid-Month Coffee & Donuts: 8:30-1200.
- 20 Jan - Game Night with Tut Fann: 6-7:30 P.M.
- 23-26 Jan - Alabama Legion Mid-Winter Conference; Deadline January 5, 2025 to get a printed badge. Department conference will be held at the Perido Beach Resort, Orange Beach, Alabama. Notify Cdr. Vannoy if interested in attending.
- 28 Jan - Monthly Veteran Breakfast, 0830 at the IHOP, 8622 Hwy 72 W, Madison, AL 35758.
Feb 2025:
- 3 Feb - V.A. Clinic Monthly Coffee and Donuts. 08:30-noon. Drop by for a few minutes to greet fellow veterans arriving for their appointments. (Note: Event also identifies potential new members.)
- 8 Feb - Madison County Oratorical Contest being held at Madison City Hall 100 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL. Volunteers arrive around 08:30 to set-up and greet competitors and their families before the competition begins at 10:00 A.M.
- 13 Feb - Monthly American Legion Post 229 Meeting: Auxiliary meeting at 5:30; Social prior to membership meeting 6:30 - 8 P.M. at the new location at the renovated Madison Community Center (Madison City Senior Center), 1329 Browns Ferry Rd. Madison, AL). Meeting will be held in Hallway B: Rooms: B105-B106. (( NEW: Link to Meeting's Proposed Committee Presentation: /files/Organizing_around_Committees_Print_Version.pptx))
- 14 Feb - Valentines Day Luncheon for Tut Fann. Volunteers arrive at 10:00 A.M.
- 17 Feb - VA Clinic Mid-Month Coffee & Donuts: 8:30-1200.
- 16 Feb - Game Night with Tut Fann: 6-7:30 P.M.
- 20 Feb - Veterans Social at Monark Grove at 1:30 P.M. Located at 11260 County Line Rd. Madison, AL 35756. Meet at the pub. Conversations with older veterans in assisted living.
- 22 Feb - Sparkman JROTC Awards: 7:30 P.M.
- 24 Feb - Monthly Veterans Breakfast, 0830 at the IHOP, 8622 Hwy 72 W, Madison, AL 35758.
Mar 2025:
- 3 Mar - V.A. Clinic Monthly Coffee and Donuts. 08:30-noon. Drop by for a few to greet fellow veterans arriving for their appointments. (Note: Event also identifies potential new members.)
- 13 Mar - Monthly American Legion Post 229 Meeting: Auxiliary meeting at 5:15 P.M.; Social at 6:00 P.M. and Meeting at 6:30 P.M. held at the new location at the renovated Madison Community Center (Madison City Senior Center, 1329 Browns Ferry Rd. Madison, AL). Meeting will be held in Hallway B: Rooms: B105-B106.
- 15 Mar -
Gold Star Families & Veteran Recruiting Event, 11AM-2PM at Dublin Park, Madison. Cancelled. - 17 Mar - VA Clinic Mid-Month Coffee & Donuts: 8:30-1200.
- 17 Mar - Game Night with Tut Fann: 6 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
- 18 Mar - Last day to preorder Boston Butts or Ribs. Use "Cash App" to purchase Boston Butt ($40) or Ribs ($25) at $QN4aCause (Travis Dunson). Pick-up orders between 0900 and 1100 on 22 Mar at Dublin Park in Madison.
19 Mar - Veterans Social at Monark Grove at 1:30 P.M. Located at 11260 County Line Rd. Madison, AL 35756. Meet at the pub. Converse with older veterans in assisted living.- 25 Mar - Monthly Veteran Breakfast, 0830 at the IHOP, 8622 Hwy 72 W, Madison, AL 35758.
- 25 Mar - Medal of Honor Day. The Sons of American Legion in Arab are hosting a Medal of Honor Day at 2 P.M., at the Arab City Park, 844 Shoal Creek NE, Arab. Guest Speaker is the Dept of Alabama Veteran Affairs Commissioner, Jeffrey L. Newton.
- 29 Mar - Vietnam Veterans Day. Legion Post 229 and Redstone Harley-Davidson are providing Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Drinks and Entertainment (Brian Holder) in recognition of the 50th Anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War! Event is open to: veterans, families and visitors from 1030-1400. More pictures are available in the photos section...
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Apr 2025: APRIL is CHILDREN & YOUTH MONTH! Donate to the American Legion Chld Well-Being Foundation and Legacy Scholarship Foundation at the donate page: Legion.org.
- 7 Apr - V.A. Clinic Monthly Coffee and Donuts. 08:30-noon. Drop by for a few to greet fellow veterans arriving for their appointments. (Note: Event also identifies potential new members.)
- 10 Apr - Monthly American Legion Post 229 Meeting: Auxiliary meeting at 5:15 P.M.; Social at 6:00 P.M. and Meeting at 6:30 P.M. held at the new location at the renovated Madison Community Center (Madison City Senior Center, 1329 Browns Ferry Rd. Madison, AL). Meeting will be held in Hallway B: Rooms: B105-B106.
- 17 Apr - Pack Firefighters Easter Baskets: Meet at Jean Downs home: 129 Bluff Spring Dr. All are welcome.
- 21 Apr - VA Clinic Mid-Month Coffee & Donuts: 8:30-1200.
- 21 Apr - Game Night with Tut Fann: 6 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
- 26 Apr - Post 229 is hosting a Youth Introductory Painting Project ICW Kids' Wellness Day at the Hogan YMCA, on Saturday from 1000-1200. This annual YMCA event will feature the addition of American Legion Post 229's introductory acrylic painting event for up to 150 youths to be held in the YMCA Arts and Craft room. Post 229 Volunteers and Scouts of America will assist and should arrive by 0900 for set-up. Staples-Madison printed a poster at the link below to be visible at the entrance. Door prizes will be awarded throughout the event for the youths and a Gaming Chair award will be drawn for a parent at the conclusion of the event. Post member families are welcome to drop by or sign-up on Cdr.'s posted Sign-Up Genius. /files/Youth_Introductory_Painting_event_-_Staples_poster_Mar_25.jpg; Results: 90 Youth participated along with ~42 parents. LaTara Coleman was the winner of the Staples-Madison Gaming Chair. Six (6) Scouts, five (5) Scout leaderss and five (5) Post 229 Members helped make this event a success.
28 Apr - Monthly Veterans Breakfast, 0830 at the IHOP, 8622 Hwy 72 W, Madison, AL 35758.
May 2025:
(Note: Notify Commander if interested before the May meeting, in any of the Post 229 staff positions for Legion year 2025-2026. Elections will occur at the 8 May monthly meeting. Also, identify budget requests for the upcoming year to be voted on at the June 2025 meeting.
5 May - V.A. Clinic Monthly Coffee and Donuts. 08:30-noon. Drop by for a few to greet fellow veterans arriving for their appointments. (Note: Event also identifies potential new members.)
8 May - Monthly American Legion Post 229 Meeting: Auxiliary meeting at 5:15 P.M.; Social at 6:00 P.M. and Meeting at 6:30 P.M., held at the new location at the renovated Madison Community Center (Madison City Senior Center, 1329 Browns Ferry Rd. Madison, AL). Meeting will be held in Hallway B: Rooms: B105-B106. 2025-2026 Post Elections and Budget proposals will be discussed.
17 May - Memorial Day Flag Placements: Meet at Madison City Hall at 11:00 A.M. (Flag recovery date - TBD).
19 May - VA Clinic Mid-Month Coffee & Donuts: 8:30-1200.
21-24 May - Poppy Handouts Schedule. Situation. American Legion Post 229, Madison, Alabama, will hand out paper poppies in the Madison, AL area 21 May through 24 May 2025. Four store entrances will be manned to hand out poppies at three local Madison businesses, Walmart (7140 Wall-Triana Highway), Lowes 7920 Highway 72), and Kroger (4579 Wall-Triana Highway). Whereas Walmart and Lowes will only have one store entrance manned, Kroger will have two store entrances manned.
Use Sign-Up Genius link sent out via commander's email, table below is for information only.
| POPPY HANDOUT SCHEDULE for MEMORIAL WEEK | ||||||||||||||
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Address | Shift | Wed, 21 May | Thu, 22 May | Fri, 23 May | |||||||||
| Walmart, Neighborhood | 7140 Wall Triana Blvd, Madison, AL | 1600-1800 | ||||||||||||
| Walmart, Neighborhood | 7140 Wall Triana Blvd, Madison, AL | 1600-1800 | ||||||||||||
| Lowes Home Improvement | 7920 Hwy 72, Madison, AL | 1600-1800 | ||||||||||||
| Lowes Home Improvement | 7920 Hwy 72, Madison, AL | 1600-1800 | ||||||||||||
| Kroger "North" | 7090 Hwy 72, Huntsville, AL | 1600-1800 | ||||||||||||
| Kroger "North" | 7090 Hwy 72, Huntsville, AL | 1600-1800 | ||||||||||||
| Kroger "South" | 4579 Wall Triana Hwy, Madison, AL | 1600-1800 | ||||||||||||
| Kroger "South" | 4579 Wall Triana Hwy, Madison, AL | 1600-1800 | ||||||||||||
| Saturday | 24-May-25 | |||||||||||||
| Location | Address | Shift | Shift | Shift | ||||||||||
| 1200-1400 | 1400-1600 | 1600-1800 | ||||||||||||
| Walmart, Neighborhood | 7140 Wall Triana Blvd, Madison, AL | |||||||||||||
| Walmart Super Center | Hwy 72 West, Madison, AL | |||||||||||||
| Lowes Home Improvement | 7920 Hwy 72, Madison, AL | |||||||||||||
| Lowes Home Improvement | 7920 Hwy 72, Madison, AL | |||||||||||||
| Kroger "North" | 7090 Hwy 72, Huntsville, AL | |||||||||||||
| Kroger "North" | 7090 Hwy 72, Huntsville, AL | |||||||||||||
| Kroger "South" | 4579 Wall Triana Hwy, Madison, AL | |||||||||||||
| Kroger "South" | 4579 Wall Trina Hwy, Madison, AL | |||||||||||||
26 May - Madison City Memorial Day Ceremony, 11:00 A.M. at the Madison City Veterans Park.
27 May - Monthly Veterans Breakfast, 0830 at the IHOP, 8622 Hwy 72 W, Madison, AL 35758.
31 May - (Tentative) Post 229 Charity Yard Sale at the YMCA parking lot from 08:30 AM - 2 PM. Event will benefit American Legion Post 229 - with a 10% courtesy fee to the 'Heart of the Valley YMCA'. Event announcement may be published in "The Madison Record" in May, depending on a favorable weather forecast. Proposing two participation options: 1. Early paid ($20) donation will reserve specific parking spaces. 2. A $25 payment will be collected at YMCA lot for a space at the event. (Considering contacting two or more Food Trucks to enhance participation. If the decision is to proceed, Cdr. will release a publicly available Sign-up Genius for advanced reservations and pre-payment to Post 229's 501(c)3 bank account.)
31 May - Flag Pick-up 1000 -1200. Meet at Madison City Hall on Hughes Rd.
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Join Madison American Legion Post 229: Submit cash, a check or an online submission for $55 payable to American Legion Post 229, Mail to: P.O.Box 194, Madison, AL 35758 or call: 256-258-8534 (leave a message).
Donations to Post 229's new 501(c)3 Foundation are now accepted. Contact Cdr. Vannoy or Post 229's Finance POC: James Frederick. A link to Post 229's donation general web site information and list of contributors are at the folder: "DONATE TO MADISON AMERICAN LEGION POST 229".