November Newsletter

It has been a couple of months since our last update, so let's catch you up on the latest news.

In September The Sheridan Legion Family held our Annual 9/11 Observance at the Post. We also attended the Annual Veterans and Troop Appreciation Day Event held at the McMinnville Armory, on September 12th. A Taco Tuesday Fundraiser event was held.

Veterans Day is approaching, we will be attending the Annual Veterans Convoy which starts at the Clark County Fairgrounds, in Washington State, and ends at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Wilsonville, Oregon on November 8th. Visit Veterans of Oregon for more details.

The American Legion Family is planning a fundraising BINGO on November 13th. We will also be holding an ALL Veterans Dinner on November 21st. I will update at later a date on the details.



We are very proud of Sheridan Sons of The American Legion Squadron #75 for receiving the 2009 Kirby E. Kepler Memorial Rehabilitation Award, Great Job! We don't call you our Slaves And Laborers for nothing. You worked hard for it.

August Update

It has been a while since our last update so let's bring you up to date.

The Post & Auxiliary Unit decided that we need to work with the Red Cross and get an Emergency Shelter set up in our community, by utalizing our facilities. We met with the director of emergency services from the Red Cross, and local officials to get things started.

We will be hosting a Taco Tuesday, Dinner on August 25th from 4 - 8 PM at The American Legion Hall 125 N. Bridge St. in Sheridan.

Bring your family, friends, neighbors, and appetites. Help support your local veterans.Taco Dinner with your choice of Punch, Coffee, or Tea. Also includes Dessert. Only $5.00 a plate per person. Build your own tacos to your taste.

We are also getting ready for a rummage sale next weekend. August 28-30th

You are invited to join us for our annual September 11th / Patriot Day Observance which will be held at The American Legion Hall, located at 125 North Bridge Street in Sheridan.

We will gather at the hall around 7:00 PM. There will be guest speakers, a Flag Salute, and Candlelight Vigil at dusk, with patriotic music, and prayer. Following the ceremony you are welcome to join us inside the dining area for fellowship, Chili and refreshments.

WE MUST NEVER FORGET!!!

This remembrance is an annual event. We held our first vigil the Friday following September 11th 2001, and they have been held every year on the anniversary of that tragic day.

We hope that you plan to attend, and you are more than welcome to invite friends and family. You are welcome to speak, please pre-arrange this before the ceremony by emailing Post Commander James D. Gordon at jgrus@webtv.net or amleg_sheridan_post75@juno.com

Sheridan Unit #75 June News Letter

June has been a very busy month for our Unit. We Started off with the installation of our new officers for 2009-2010. A joint installation was held at the Sheridan City Park, and members of the American Legion family were installed.

Our installing officers were Cindy Dahl Department President, and Don Dahl past Department Commander.

We participated in the Sheridan Days Parade. This years theme was "A Step Back in Time 2009" We built a covered wagon which was driven by a giant eagle and we flew the Fort Sumpter 33 star American Flag in honor of Oregon's 150th birthday.

Delegates attended the Department convention which was held in Newport, Oregon this year. Jackie Gordon was a Delegate at Large as she was the District #2 President.

We received a couple of cash awards for Children and Youth and Music activities.

We are looking forward Independence day and Willamina's Old Fashioned 4th.

Memorial Day 2009

Memorial Day services were held in the west Valley. Services were held at the Grand Ronde Cemetery, Willamina Cemetery, Buck Hollow Cemetery, and Greencrest Memorial Park Cemetary in Sheridan.








Wreaths were placed in memory of all who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.














Along with the traditional Veterans Honor Guard 21 Gun Salute, this year there was a Howitzer Cannon Salute by the Army National Guard at all the local cemeteries.












There was also a ceremony held at the West Valley Veterans Memorial in Grand Ronde and the latest names were added to the wall.

Site Update and Unit Activities

Update:

As you can see there has been some changes made to the site. I have been busy lately as District #2 President and this is the first time in a while I have had any time to update. Our Unit activities pick up in the spring so I have to have more to post soon.

Unit Activities:

We are currently working on Easter Baskets for the the National Guard Armory based out of McMinnville. We are putting together around 55 baskets.

Egg coloring kits were donated throughout the community, including local churches and schools for their projects. We also donated coloring kits to a local assisted living facility. Around 300 kits have been delivered in all.

Several quilts are have been donated to the Portland V.A. and we plan on sending a shipment to the Veterans Home in the Dalles.

We hold monthly breakfasts the first Saturday of each month to raise money for our building account.

Community food distributions are held at our post most every Tuesday.

Jackie A. Gordon - President, Sheridan Unit #75

Clowing Around

The District 2 meeting of The American Legion Auxiliary Department of Oregon was held Sunday September 17th at Sheridan Post #75.

We had a fair turnout of Units and Posts from the greater Salem Area.

Jackie Gordon who is Unit President for Sheridan #75 is also the District #2 President this year. All District Presidents are clowns this year.

Jackie is AEF (American Legion Auxiliary Fund) Fredie. She came out and ran the entire meeting in her clown gear.

Here she is "Maintaining Law and Order":


The first meeting of the year went well.

Jackie will be attending the DEC (District Executive Committee) meeting in Cottage Grove towards the end of October.

National Auxiliary President Desiree Stoy Visits Sheridan

The National President of The American Legion Auxiliary Desiree Stoy took some time to meet and greet some of our Unit #75 Auxiliary Members. She stopped by after a day touring the Oregon coast on Monday, September 15th.

Desi was first greeted at the West Valley Veterans' Memorial in Grand Ronde, where she and her delegation who included; Department President Cyndi Dahl, 1st Vice President, Cheryl Park, and Past Department President/Distinguished Guest Chairman Darlene McLaughlin, who were all presented with hand beaded Memorial Pins by the Northwest Indian Veterans Association of Grand Ronde.

Desi took some time to look at the names inscribed on the memorial pillars. She is
pictured on the left with James Gordon Post Commander of Sheridan #75.

After visiting the memorial they toured the area a bit before heading over to the Post for a light salad dinner.

Desi's Theme this is year is the acronym "H-O-P-E" meaning Honor-Our-Promise-Everyday.

Unit #75 had a busy week preparing for Desi's visit after we held our Annual 9/11 Patriot Day Observance last Thursday which is held jointly with the Unit, Post, and Sons of The American Legion Squadron

Also on Saturday Unit members attended an Annual Troop and veterans Appreciation Day event that is held every year at the McMinnville Armory.

We are now preparing to host the first District #2 meeting on Sunday at our Post since Jackie Gordon, our Unit President is also the District President