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

 

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June 15 - VCSU Meeting

This is a reminder of our next Veterans Coalition of Southern Utah meeting, set for 2 p.m. (1400) on June 15. This will be a Zoom meeting — what I hope is our final Zoom as we transition back to in-person meetings. 

 

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.

Donate online
Donate by check

 

 

24 June 2021 - ALR

Looks like we are back in the business of being social again. This year, just before the Department Convention in Ogden, Post 9 will sponsor a ride for ALR Riders on June 24.  We will meet at POST 9 845 W 24th Street Ogden at 0930.  KSU 1000 to the following destination.

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