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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FIVE

BASKET WINNERS

 

BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO THE THREE

CASH WINNERS

$250.00 TO CHRISTA WRUNN

$200.00 TO DAWN APPLEGATE

$100.00 TO RICH KILBY

CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN

 

 WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL THE

SONS THAT CAME FOR THE TRAINING,

FUN AND LAUGHS

 

FOR THOSE THAT DIDN'T MAKE IT YOU

MISSED A FABOULOUS DAY

WE ASK THAT THE SQUADRONS THAT

DIDN'T ATTEND TO SEND AT LEAST

ONE MEMBER TO OUR NEXT FUNCTION

WE NEED TO CONTINUE

THE GREAT WORK WE DO FOR

OUR VETERANS, CHILDREN,

MEMBERS AND COMMUNITIES

 

GET INVOLVED IT WON'T HURT

PLEASE CALL ANY OFFICER

WHAT DO YOU WANT, LET US NOW

GET INVOLVED AND STAY INVOLVED 

 

                                                                     

 

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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION SQUADRON 202

WANTS YOU TO JOIN THEM ON FEBRUARY 15th

RED, WHITE & BREW FUNDRAISER

2-5 PM AT 36 KEATING FARMS AVE. IN NEWTOWN

STANDARD ADMISSION IS $50.00

65 YRS. & OLDER IT'S $45.00

18 YRS. & UNDER $25.00

5 YRS. & UNDER FREE

PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYANBLE TO

SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION 202

MAIL TOAMERICAN LEGION POST 202

PO BOX 44

STEVENSON, CT. 06491

For more information contact

Sam Grummons salnew2town.ct@gmail.com

 

2026 MEETINGS

MARCH 22, 2026 POST 196 MILFORD

25 Merwin Ave, Milford, CT 06460

STARTING AT 12 NOON 

MAY 17, 2026 POST 16 SHELTON

295 Old Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484

STARTING AT 12 NOON

JULY WILL BE AT CONVENTION IN TRUMBULL

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR OFFICE AT CONVENTION?

IF SO CONTACT SR VICE COMMANDER NORTON VIA EMAIL: RNORTONJR414@GMAIL.COM

POSITIONS ARE COMMANDER, SR VICE COMMANDER, (3) AREA VICE COMMANDERS, CHAPLIN AND HISTORIAN

SEPTEMBER 20, 2026 POST 128 NIANTIC

16 York Ave Niantic, CT 06357

STARTING AT 12 NOON

NOVEMBER 15, 2026 POST 22 THOMASTON - TENTATIVE

211 ELM STREET THOMASTON CT 06787

STARTING AT 12 NOON

 

 

YOUR OFFICERS 

Commander: JP Licari- 203-570-6882- Squadron 12

Senior Vice Commander: Robert Norton- 860-866-6819- Squadron 22 

Junior Vice Commander:- Jim Benwy- 203-410-2169 Squadron 20

Vice Commander East: Mike Mitchell

Vice Commander West: Vacant

Vice Commander South: Ken Benoit- 203-808-1674- Squadron 45

Adjutant: Rich Kilby- 860-329-2066- Squadron 209

Sergent at Arms: Ron Madore- - Squadron 72

Chaplain: Steve McCarty- Squadron 72

 

COMMITTEES

Children and Youth: Dave Cannarella

VA&R, VE&E: Steve Pintarich

Legislative: Rich Kilby 

Finance: Steve Pintarich

National Executive Committeeman: Steve Pintarich- 860-877-2513- Squadron 72

Alternate Executive Committeeman: Rich Kilby- 860-329-2066- Squadron 209

Preamble

Proud possessors of a priceless heritage, we male descendants of veterans of all Wars, associate ourselves together as "Sons of The American Legion" for the following purposes:

To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a true spirit of Americanism; to preserve the memories of our former members and the association of our members and our forefathers in all wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the Community, State and Nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and good will on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy, to consecrate and sanctify our friendship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness; to adopt in letter and spirit all of the great principles for which The American Legion stands; and to assist in carrying on for God and Country.

Since our charter in (year), our American Legion Post has been welcoming VETERANS from all branches of our Armed Forces. Today, we continue to welcome all military personnel serving our country. Joining our Post enables you to continue serving your God, Country and Community. Our mission is to implement the goals, aspirations, dreams, peace and blessings for our country, friends and families embodied in our preamble below.

NEW - Membership Eligibility - Criteria

All male descendants, adopted sons and stepsons of members of The American Legion, and such male descendants of veterans who died in service during World War I or since December 7, 1941, during the delimiting periods set forth in Article IV, Section 1, of the National Constitution of The American Legion or who died subsequent to their honorable discharge from such service, shall be eligible for membership in the Sons of The American Legion.

There shall be no form or class of membership except an active membership.

 

 

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To the wonderful patriotic citizens of the Connecticut community. Join our Post as a Booster or Sponsor. (click Sponsor or Booster Button for details). 100% of the monies raised are given back to the community. Help us to continue sponsoring Scholarships for our children; give aid and assistance to our local needy Veterans, and their families. Help us to continue to support financially worthy community programs and projects.