Past Activities: Apr - Jun 2023:
Apr 2023:
3 Apr - Preparation of Easter Baskets for Veterans 17:00 (5 PM) at 129 Bluff Spring Dr., Madison, AL.- 8 Apr - Veteran Service Office (VSO) Training at VFW Post 2702, North Parkway, Huntsville, AL at 1000 (10:00 A.M.).
- 13 Apr - Monthly American Legion Post 229 Meeting: Auxiliary meeting 1730 (5:30 PM); Post Social 1830 (6:30 PM); Post 229 Meeting 1900 (7:00 PM) at Black Patch Distillery, 500 Lanier Dr. Suite C3, Madison.
- 14 Apr - Veteran's Social at Monark Grove (was Madison Crossing) at 1300 (1:00 P.M.).
- 15 Apr - Boy Scout Troop 201 Shooting Sports Day at Camp Palmer, 08:00-16:00 (4PM).
- 17 Apr - Game Night at Tut Fann, (3rd Monday of each month) 18:00 to 20:00 hrs (6-8 PM).
- 19 Apr - JROTC Award Ceremony at James Clemens H.S. Auditorium in Madison at 1800 (6:00 P.M.).
- 22 Apr - Boy Scout Troop 201 will sponsor a Red Cross Blood Drive 1000 (10:00 A.M.) to 1600 (4 P.M.) at Madison Fire Station 1 on Hughes Rd, Madison.
- 22 Apr - NAVFOC Comedy Show (Gary Gordon?) at the Redstone Arsenal Summitt at 6:00 P.M.. Meal and Comedy show ticket price: $50. Contact Post 229's leadership for tickets. (Note: 1/2 of Post 229's member's cost will be returned to Post 229!)
- 23 Apr - Talladaga Race discount tickets $35 for veterans. Call Larr Vannoy for details. (Note: Cdr Vannoy and a few Post 229 members attended the race and participated in a huge U.S. flag unfurling ceremony on the raceway tarmac with various Boy Scout organizations.) Next race in Sept 2023.
Mark your calendar to attend the NASCAR September race - they'd like a large American Legion turnout.
25 Apr- JROTC Awards Ceremony at Bob Jones High School now postponed to May 2nd at 6 P,M, in the cafeteria!- 27 Apr - Monthly open Veterans' Breakfast at Little Libby's Catfish at 234 Lime Quarry Rd., Madison, AL - starts at 08:30 A.M.
May 2023: New: Individuals and organizations can now submit tax deductible donations to the U.S. Treasury approved 501(c)3: "American Legion Post 229 Foundation, Inc." charity. See the new web folder: "Donation to Madison Legion Post 229" Folder with information. Contributions will be listed there each legion year under specific donation amount categories.
- 2 May - Bob Jones H.S. JROTC Awards in the Cafeteria at 6 P.M.
- 3 May - Post 229 will host the Baseball Jr. Home Run Derby at Palmer Park at 6 P.M. ICW with Madison Parks and Recreation. (Check Out the Post 229 Baseball folder on Post 229 Home website for more information and the post's Baseball leader: Bobby Lee.) Legionsite Admin Area: ALABAMA LEGION POST 229 BASEBALL ACTIVITIES: Page 1 (madisonlegionpost229.org).
- 7 May - Girls State Coke Party at Post 237
- 11 May - Monthly American Legion Post 229 Meeting: Auxiliary meeting 1730 (5:30 PM); Post Social 1830 (6:30 PM); Post 229 Meeting 1900 (7:00 PM) at Black Patch Distillery, 500 Lanier Dr. Suite C3, Madison.
- 15 May - Alabama American Legion Boy State Applications are due. Last "by date" to submit Boys State application to Tom Paone at Legion Post 237 on Drake Ave. in Huntsville.
- 15 May - Game Night at Tut Fann, (3rd Monday of each month) 18:00 to 20:00 hrs (6-8 PM).
- 16 May - Boys State Madison County Orientation at American Legion Post 237 Bingo Annex off Drake Ave. Huntsville at 6 P.M. Meeting will last NLT 8 P.M. (Note: Finger sandwiches will be available. Will also confirm attendees planning to ride the provided (only 32 slots) bus to Troy State, AL., vice parents' cars.
- 17 May - Baseball Pitch, Hit and Run Competition at Palmer Park at 6 P.M. Meet NLT 5:30 P.M. on ball fields 5 and 6 pm on Upper side. (Copy and Paste Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45ABAB2EA3FD0-mlbpitch1 ) Need 8-10 Volunteers...
- 20 May - Cemetery Veteran Flag Placements. (Was delayed due to rain) Meet at 1000 at Madison Courthouse on Hughes Rd, Madison.
Note: Madison American Legion Post 229's evolving summer 2023 baseball schedule is now available:
Poppy Handouts: Copy and paste the link below to your browser to signup for any/all of the following Poppy Handout Fund Raiser events: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f45abab2ea3fd0-2023#
- 20-21 May - Poppy Handouts at Lowes on Rte 72 from 1630 (4:30 P.M.) to 2100 (7:00 P.M.).
- 20-25 May - Poppy handouts at WalMart Marketplace on WallTriana Blvd north of Capshaw Rd. from 1630 (4:30 P.M.) to 1800 (6:00 P.M.).
- 24-27 May - Poppy Handouts at Kroger on WalTriana from 1630 (4:30 P.M.) to 2100 (7:00 P.M.).
- 25 May - Monthly open Veterans' Breakfast at Little Libby's Catfish at 234 Lime Quarry Rd., Madison, AL - starts at 08:30 A.M.
- 29 May - 11:00 A.M. Memorial Day event hosted by American Legion Post 229 at the Madison Veterans Park downtown. Details were sent out via an email by the Cdr, Post 229.
Jun 2023:
(Note: Post 229's H.S. Baseball schedule. Cdr will need volunteers again to assist with Flag raising and announcements and a volunteer veteran member to throw the first pitch at each game. (Practice now...) Volunteer pitchers should prepare a short no more than 1 Page biosketch of their military career(s). All Home games will be held at Bob Jones H.S. this year on five (5) Thursdays: June 1, 8 (Postponed), 22, 29 and 6 July at 6 P.M.
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3 Jun - Cemetery Veterans Flag Retrievals starts at 1000. Meet at Madison City Hall.
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8 Jun - Monthly American Legion Post 229 Meeting: Auxiliary meeting 1730 (5:30 PM); Post Social 1830 (6:30 PM); Post 229 Meeting 1900 (7:00 PM) at Black Patch Distillery, 500 Lanier Dr. Suite C3, Madison.
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14 Jun - 248th Army Birthday, See Event on Newsletter. Also visit with Veterans at Monark Grove Madison Senior Living, 11260 County Line Rd, Madison at 1030 A.M.
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17 Jun - Legacy Packets and VA updates (Contact Ken...).
- 19 Jun - Game Night at Tut Fann, (3rd Monday of each month) 18:00 to 20:00 hrs (6-8 PM).
- 22 Jun - Monthly open Veterans' Breakfast at Little Libby's Catfish at 234 Lime Quarry Rd., Madison, AL - starts at 08:30 A.M.
- 22-25 Jun - Department of Alabama 2023 Annual American Legion Convention in Montgomery, AL. See Cdr. Vannoy to RSVP for admission. (Note: Participants pay their own way, e.g., hotel, parking, drivin