CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ON VETERAN RESOURCES
Post 90 Elections
Election of officers for Post 90 Executive Board is now open to all members - if you are interested in serving on the Executive Board, please call the Chairman - Jim Webb 435-632-6300 - for the description of the offices that are ELECTED positions and if you want to serve on any of the appointed committees. A Ballot is attached for you to see what offices you can apply for.
2021 Wreaths Across America
REMEMBER THE FALLEN
HONOR THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED
TEACH THE CHILDREN THE VALUE OF FREEDOM
Post 90 2021 Christmas Party
POST 90 CHRISTMAS PARTY
Wednesday, December 22nd
Meeting and dinner @ 6:00pm
(245 N 200 W)
Ham will be provided by the American Legion
IDEAS when RSVP let me know what you are bringing
A- G Vegetables (potatoes/gravy, cheesy potatoes, yams
corn, carrots, beans)
H - M: Desserts
N - S Salads (fruit, jello, cranberry)
T-Z: bread, rolls, butter
All food must by there 5:45 pm
Santa Clause will be attending; Come in your favorite holiday attire
There are 90 seats available for the Christmas Party so when RSVPing, we need to know number of adults and children.
Bring a food item for the donation box for Switch Point (Cans or boxed items)
RSVP by December 11th, by phone or email.
Marti 435-668-5770 martibigbie@gmail.com
VCSU Monthly Meeting 16 Nov 2021
This is a reminder that our next Veterans Coalition of Southern Utah meeting is set for 1 p.m. (1300) on Nov. 16 at the American Legion Post 90 building. This is an in-person meeting. I think we have a speaker set up, but I do not recall exactly who. If you are that person/organization, please remind me
Also, please let me know if you would like for something to go on the agenda. I know we often shoot from the hip, but the more we can have on the agenda ahead of time, the better the meeting flows.
David Cordero
National Veteran Small Business Week
VETERANS; CLICK HERE TO FIND FLYER for our first Veterans centered Small business event. If anyone has further questions, please contact Jacki or myself . Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about what is available to veterans who currently have a business or would like to start one.
V/R Court Pendleton Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs Outreach Programs Manager/ VSO
Office 435-634-5246 Cell 435-218-5128 Fax 435-673-5839 Main Office 801-326-2372
Kudos or Complaints Email to https://veterans.utah.gov/contact-us/ Visit Our Website http://veterans.utah.gov/
Marti Bigbie
Commander Post 90, St George, Utah
Area 4 Commander Department of Utah
Sgt-at-Arms Department of Utah
19 Oct VCSU Meeting
This is a reminder that our next Veterans Coalition of Southern Utah meeting is set for 1 p.m. (1300) on Oct. 19 at the American Legion Post 90 building. This is an in-person meeting.
Our speaker will be Jackie Hobson from the Small Business Administration. She will present a November event geared toward veteran-owned businesses.
Please let me know if you would like for something to go on the agenda. I know we often shoot from the hip, but the more we can have on the agenda ahead of time, the better the meeting flows.
David Cordero
VA burial benefits and memorial items
VA burial benefits can help service members, Veterans, and their family members plan and pay for a burial or memorial service in a VA national cemetery. Family members can also order memorial items to honor the service of a Veteran. Find out how to apply for the burial benefits you've earned, and how to plan for a burial in advance or at time of need.
2021 Nov 11 - Salute to the Armed Services Concert
Free admission to this Armed Services Concert. See Flyer for details.
VCSU Meeting - In Person - 21 Sep 2021
Update: I am feeling under the weather today and several members of our coalition, who are regular attendees, are out of town, so I am cancelling today's meeting.
Our next in-person meeting will be Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 1 p.m. at the American Legion Hall.
If you have any material you want me to distribute about upcoming Veterans Day events, please feel free to email them to me. Thanks!
David Cordero
A reminder that our next coalition meeting is Tuesday, Sept. 21 at 1 p.m. at American Legion Post 90.
Our speaker will be Jackie Hobson from the U.S. Small Business Administration. She will be presenting on an event centered around National Veteran-Owned Small Business Week in November.
9/11
What: Remembering 9-11: Honoring First Responders and Their Families
Where: Historic Town Square
When: Sept. 11, 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m.
Who: Everyone is invited to attend.
9:30 am: We begin to give prizes to First Responders
10 am: The main program begins.
11 am: Prizes to First Responders resumes
There will be patriotic face painting and free carousel rides for the kids (Between 10 a.m. and noon)
Sale of balloons with the proceeds going to the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
Great speakers and two youth choirs performing
This is a great event to start your weekend as we show our appreciation for the sacrifices first responders make, and the dangers they sometimes must confront.
Thanks, David Cordero
VCSU Meeting - In Person 17 August
Please email me before the end of the week if you would like to have an item to discuss. I am hoping we can have a great turnout!
Thanks, David
VCSU News
With no meeting this month, I wanted to send you a few updates.
1) Fundraising continues for our Gold Star Families Memorial Monument. We are getting close, but we have slowed up a bit on individual contributions. Don't miss this opportunity to get "skin the game" and contribute to the memorial. Go to GOLDSTAR for details on how to donate.
2) There is a fundraising campaign for the late Rick Massey, who has a longtime member of the Marine Corps League and instrumental in the Toys for Tots campaign. The goal is to purchase a memorial bench in Rick's name to reside at the Tonaquint Cemetery. Details on how to contribute can be found here: RICK MASSEY BENCH
3) On Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. at Historic Town Square, the City of St. George will host an event to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the attacks of 9/11. This was heavily attended a year ago and you will want to get there early. Please bring your own chair.
4) Also on Sept. 11, the Country Road Music Festival has teamed up with the Life's Worth Living Foundation to bring the Tom Proctor Band to open for Nathan Osmond at the Historic Electric Theater from 6 pm to 8 pm. The proceeds from this event goes toward helping prevent veteran suicide. Seating is limited to about 300. Tickets can be purchased online.
5) Save the date: In-person coalition meetings return to the American Legion Post 90 building on Aug. 17 at 1 p.m. See you all there!
Thanks,
David
Do You Qualify for a Veteran ID Card
A Veteran ID Card (VIC) is a form of photo ID you can use to get discounts offered to Veterans at many restaurants, hotels, stores and other businesses. Find out if you’re eligible for a Veteran ID Card—and how to apply. VA Veteran ID Cards do not permit access to bases or commissaries.
June 15 - VCSU Meeting
American Legion Events: June and July 2021
June 8th Executive Board Meeting - Legion Hall 5-6p
14th US Flag Day
24 American Legion Riders ride
25-27 UTAH DEPARTMENT AT OGDEN COMFORT SUITES
July 4th Independence Day Parade in Hurricane 9:00am
13th Executive Board Meeting - Legion Hall 5-6p
May 2021 VCSU Monthly Meeting
Regularly scheduled meeting is Tuesday, May 18 at 2 p.m. We will be doing this by Zoom.
Gold Star Memorial
CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION
At 11 a.m. on May 18th, please join us at the flagpole at Historic Town Square as the City of St. George hosts a groundbreaking ceremony for the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument. Click the link above for a press release with more information; we are actively pursuing donations to make this project a reality.
24 June 2021 - ALR
Leave POST 1000 hours up through Ogden Canyon to Huntsville, over Monte Cristo and into Bear Lake where we will stop for light refreshments TBA. Back through Logan Canyon, through Logan, Brigham and South back to the POST. Approximately 5 hour ride.
BBQ Hamburger, Hotdogs and side put on by POST 9 ALR. Please RSVP a count so proper food can be prepared to Bob Yeaman 801-725-9733 or bobyeaman@icloud.com. The Convention will be at the Comfort Suites 2250 S 1200 W Ogden. 25,26,and 27 June. If you want to book rooms 801-621-2545 - mention American Legion for Legion rates. Cutoff for room reservations is June 21.
Marti Bigbie
Commander Department of Utah
Commander Post 90, St George, Utah
April 2021 VCSU Meeting
Monthly Veterans Coalition meeting April 20 at 2 p.m. via Zoom.
Our speaker is Raine Christensen, founder of Love Where You Live, an organization that focuses on mobilizing community resources to keep our city and county clean!
1940's Hangar Dance
8th Annual 1940's Hangar Dance. There will be live music of the 1940's provided by the Rebel Jazz Band, the B-17 "Sentimental Journey," and the B-25 "Maid in the Shade" from the Commemorative Air Force in Arizona will be on display along with other aircraft and vintage cars.
This year we will be commemorating the 80th Anniversary year of Pearl Harbor. There will be special guests coming to entertain us with Hawaiian dancing and music. 1940's attire encouraged, but not required.
General admission tickets: $20 in advance
$25 at door
General admission tickets are available at the museum or by going HERE and donate the ticket amount, print your receipt and bring it with you to the dance.
Reserved table of 8: $200
To purchase a reserved table please call 435-669-0655.
March 24 American Legion Italian Cook Off
The dinner will be held on Foster Johnson's backyard at
612 Latonia Circle, Bloomington 435-313-2272.
To reach Foster's house from the freeway take Brigham Road -exit 4- keep left to take the W Brigham Rd/Pioneer Rd ramp. Enter next roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Pioneer Rd. Turn right onto Sugar Leo Road take the 1st right onto Latonia Circle and look for 612.
THIS WILL BE AN ITALIAN COOK OFF with outside judges. Italian items can be made into salads, vegetables, main dish or deserts (once they judges are finished these dishes will be added to the table with the other items brought)
A-G Salads H-Mh Vegetables N-S Deserts T-Z Bread, rolls,butter
WHAT A GREAT TIME FOR OUR MEMBERS TO GET OUT AND BE ABLE TO MEET NEW AND OLD MEMBERS AGAIN.
2021 Koren War Ceremony at Washington County Fair
KOREAN WAR CEREMONY INVITATION
WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR VETERANS FLYER
Please see the attached invitation for our Korean War Veteran ceremony at the Washington County Fair. I’d love to see you there—please send me an RSVP by March 26.
Also, thanks to Valerie’s help and persistence, the Wreaths Across America’s Mobile Education Exhibit will be spending a few days at the county fair! We’re super excited! We’re hoping they can stay the duration, but right now, they are scheduled to be at the Washington County Fair April 16 and 17. Here’s a short video clip about the exhibit: Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhitib
We’re also still accepting pictures of veterans for our military wall. See the attached flier as well.
Thank you!
Susi Lafaele
Legacy Park Event Specialist and Fair Director
5500 W. 700 S.
Hurricane, UT 84737
435-922-2766
Slam the Scam!! 4 Mar 2021
DHS OIG Participates in the
2nd Annual National "Slam the Scam" Day
On March 4, 2021, DHS OIG joins the Social Security Administration (SSA) OIG and other Federal agencies for the 2nd Annual National “Slam the Scam” Day, to raise public awareness of government imposter telephone scams across the United States.
We want to remind you this “Slam the Scam” Day that if you are contacted through social media, do not provide any personal information. DHS and FEMA will never contact you using Facebook or Instagram. FEMA does not request grant-processing fees for benefits and will not request that you contribute to causes or charities using gifts cards or CashApp payments. FEMA does not issue dividends. We encourage the public to report these scams to Facebook and Instagram.
Mar 2021 VCSU Meeting
Zoom meeting for March has moved to March 23
January 2021 VCSU Meeting
VCSU Meeting - January 2021
On account of the special City Council meeting being conducted Jan. 19, we are changing the date for the VCSU meeting to Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. I will send the Zoom info out next week. I may have a representative from the Rotary Club speaking about a potential new Veterans Rotary Club. Not confirmed as of yet. Agenda: if you have items to add, please let me know sooner rather than later. Thanks so much! David
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