The annual Wreaths Across America convoy, enroute to Arlington National Cemetary, will overnight at the Topsfield Fair Grounds on Monday, 9 December 2013. A ceremony and luncheon is planned for 1500 hrs, with all veterans and veteran's organizations invited.
POST 80 IPSWICH, MASSACHUSETTS USA
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
FEBRUARY 2014 MEETING
The January meeting was canceled by a unanimous vote of membership at the December meeting. The next scheduled meeting will be held on Tuesday, 4 February 2014 @ 1900 hrs in the VFW Hall.
Should a matter requiring the immediate attention of membership develop in January,
the Post Commander will call a special meeting to address that issue.
A "State of the Post" letter is planned to be sent to all members in January to synopsize events of the past year.
Should a matter requiring the immediate attention of membership develop in January,
the Post Commander will call a special meeting to address that issue.
A "State of the Post" letter is planned to be sent to all members in January to synopsize events of the past year.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FOOD DRIVE
The annual food drive for the benefit of the Ipswich Food Pantry is underway.
Collection boxes are located in the lobby of the VFW Hall.
Collection boxes are located in the lobby of the VFW Hall.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
DECEMBER 2013 MEETING
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, 03 December 2013 @ 1900 hrs in the VFW Hall on County Road.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FOOD DRIVE
The annual Christmas Food Drive for the benefit of the Ipswich Food Pantry will be held from Sunday, 01 December 2013 to Sunday 22 December 2013. Collection boxes will be set up by the front door of the VFW Hall.
All members are requested to bring a donation to the December meeting.
All members are requested to bring a donation to the December meeting.
VETERAN's DAY CEREMONIES
Veteran's Day will be observed on Monday, November 11, 2013.
The following ceremonies/celebrations are planned.
NOV 08 - Hart House Luncheon @ 1300.
Free of charge to all Ipswich vets.
Uniforms are not required, but requested.
NOV 10 - Veteran's Breakfast, Congregational Church @ 0830.
(Happy Birthday to all Marines!)
NOV 11 - Veteran's Day Ceremonies and Parade.
Form up at the Ipswich War Memorial @ 1030.
A short ceremony will be held then parade to the VFW Hall for refreshments.
All invited to participate.
The following ceremonies/celebrations are planned.
NOV 08 - Hart House Luncheon @ 1300.
Free of charge to all Ipswich vets.
Uniforms are not required, but requested.
NOV 10 - Veteran's Breakfast, Congregational Church @ 0830.
(Happy Birthday to all Marines!)
NOV 11 - Veteran's Day Ceremonies and Parade.
Form up at the Ipswich War Memorial @ 1030.
A short ceremony will be held then parade to the VFW Hall for refreshments.
All invited to participate.
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
NOVEMBER 2013 MEETING
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 5 @ 1900 at the VFW Hall on county road.
A guest speaker is planned. Planning for the 2013 Veteran's Day Parade will be done at that time.
A guest speaker is planned. Planning for the 2013 Veteran's Day Parade will be done at that time.
2014 ANNUAL DUES
As of OCT 1, 11 members have failed to pay their annual dues. Reminder notices have been sent out. Please remit as ASAP to:
Your prompt attention to this is greatly appreciated.
American Legion Post 80
PO Box 167
Ipswich, MA 01938
Your prompt attention to this is greatly appreciated.
AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL
At the OCT 1 monthly meeting, membership voted to sponsor an American Legion Baseball team for the 2014 season. There are no American Legion Baseball games being currently played in Ipswich due to lack of playing fields. A solution to that situation is being explored. Once the sponsorship is finalized, and the 2014 schedule announced, it will be posted on this site on a separate page.
Stay tuned!
Stay tuned!
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
OCTOBER 2013 MEETING
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 1 @ 1900 hrs in the VFW Hall.
Members are urged to attend as there will be a Guest Speaker regarding Post 80 support to American Legion Baseball.
Members are urged to attend as there will be a Guest Speaker regarding Post 80 support to American Legion Baseball.
ANNUAL DUES
We still have (17) members that have not paid their 2014 dues. Please remit ASAP to:
American Legion Post 80
PO Box 167
Ipswich, MA 01938
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated!
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
2014 DUES
A reminder for those that have forgotten: the 2014 dues are due. Please remit $25 to :
Thank you for your support.
American Legion Post 80
PO Box 167
Ipswich, MA 01938
Thank you for your support.
SEPTEMBER 2013 MEETING
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 3 @ 1900 hrs in the VFW Hall on County Road.
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR 2013/2014
New membership cards will be sent out August 1. All members are reminded to renew their membership. Annual membership is $25 payable to:
American Legion Post 80
PO Box 167
Ipswich, MA 01938
POST 80 HONORS 70 YEARS OF SERVICE
At the July meeting, Post members, family members, State Senator Bruce Tarr and State Representative Brad Hill honored Jake Burridge for his service in WWII, service to the Town of Ipswich and service and membership in the American Legion since 1944. A Proclamation from the Govenor of the Commonwealth, a joint Proclamation from the General Court of Massachusetts and a citation from the American Legion Department of Massachusetts was presented to Jake. Refreshments were served after the ceremony.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
JULY 2013 MEETING
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, 02 July 2013 @ 1900 hrs in the VFW Hall on County Road.
FLAG DAY - 2013
Flag Day, traditionally June 14, will be honored this year on Tuesday, June 11 at the VFW Hall. An appropriate retirement ceremony will be conducted and all retired flags from the past year will be respectfully destroyed. Members are urged to attend.
2013 IPSWICH HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
This year's Post 80 Scholarship was awarded to Jennifer Kshanika Miniter, a graduating senior at Ipswich High School. Kshanika plans to attend Westfield State University in the fall and major in Elementary Education.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
JUNE 2013 MEETING
The next meeting will be held at 1900 on Tuesday, 4 June 2013 in the VFW Hall.
New officers will be sworn in at the meeting. Uniform of the Day is dress for all officers.
New officers will be sworn in at the meeting. Uniform of the Day is dress for all officers.
MEMORIAL DAY 2013
The Memorial Day activities are as follows:
- Poppy Drive - May 17 - 19
Multiple locations throughout
Ipswich & Rowley.
Volunteers needed.
Contact Jack Miniter for details.
- Ipswich Schools Veterans Ceremonies
May 22
Depart the VFW via bus at 0730 for
ceremonies at Ipswich High & Middle
Schools, Winthrop School and Doyon
School.
Lunch to be offered at Doyon School
at 1200.
- Decoration of Cemeteries - May 24
Place flags at all veterans graves
commencing at 1800.
Contact Ted Lemieux for details.
- Religious Services - May 26
Form up outside the Assumption
Greek Orthodox Church at 0945.
Contact Jake Burridge for details.
- Parade - May 27
Form up on North Main Street at
0930, ceremony to begin at 1000.
Contact Jim Graffum for details.
- Poppy Drive - May 17 - 19
Multiple locations throughout
Ipswich & Rowley.
Volunteers needed.
Contact Jack Miniter for details.
- Ipswich Schools Veterans Ceremonies
May 22
Depart the VFW via bus at 0730 for
ceremonies at Ipswich High & Middle
Schools, Winthrop School and Doyon
School.
Lunch to be offered at Doyon School
at 1200.
- Decoration of Cemeteries - May 24
Place flags at all veterans graves
commencing at 1800.
Contact Ted Lemieux for details.
- Religious Services - May 26
Form up outside the Assumption
Greek Orthodox Church at 0945.
Contact Jake Burridge for details.
- Parade - May 27
Form up on North Main Street at
0930, ceremony to begin at 1000.
Contact Jim Graffum for details.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
On 7 May 2013, members elected the following as officers for the 2013 - 2014 year:
Commander - James Graffum
Vice-Commander - Walter Bartniski
Adjutant - John Miniter
Finance Officer - Harry Argeropoulos
Service Officers - Theodore Lemieux
[Alternate - Clifton Wentworth]
Chaplain - Frank Beier
SGT at Arms - Christopher Gregory
Executive Board: Daniel Cashman
Donald Cole
Clifton Wentworth
Commander - James Graffum
Vice-Commander - Walter Bartniski
Adjutant - John Miniter
Finance Officer - Harry Argeropoulos
Service Officers - Theodore Lemieux
[Alternate - Clifton Wentworth]
Chaplain - Frank Beier
SGT at Arms - Christopher Gregory
Executive Board: Daniel Cashman
Donald Cole
Clifton Wentworth
2013 IHS SCHOLARSHIP
A meeting of the Scholarship Committee was held on Tuesday, May 7. Members reviewed 17 applications submitted by graduating seniors at Ipswich High School and a selection was made for the 2013 award. That senior will be publicly identified after proper notifications have been made to IHS.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
MEMORIAL DAY PLANNING
All members are strongly encouraged to attend the May meeting. Planning for the annual Poppy Weekend and Memorial Day observances will be conducted at that time. Volunteers are URGENTLY needed to participate on both these weekends.
GOOD OF THE LEGION
The following members were nominated for Officer positions during the April meeting:
- Commander: Jim Graffum & Jack Miniter
- Vice Commander: Walt Bartniski
- Adjutant - Jack Miniter
- Finance Officer - Harry Argeropoulos
- Service Officer - Ted Lemieux
[Cliff Wentworth to assist during the winter]
- Chaplain - Frank Beier
- SGT at Arms - Dan Cashman & Chris Gregory
The second and final round of nominations will be held during the May meeting, with officers to be sworn in during the July meeting,
- Commander: Jim Graffum & Jack Miniter
- Vice Commander: Walt Bartniski
- Adjutant - Jack Miniter
- Finance Officer - Harry Argeropoulos
- Service Officer - Ted Lemieux
[Cliff Wentworth to assist during the winter]
- Chaplain - Frank Beier
- SGT at Arms - Dan Cashman & Chris Gregory
The second and final round of nominations will be held during the May meeting, with officers to be sworn in during the July meeting,
POST APPAREL
A decision was made by membership, at the April meeting, on a supplier for winter jackets. The cost, including patches and embroidery, will be approximately $100 each, with 50% being paid by the Post. Interested members should contact Vice-Commander Walt Bartniski to order.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
APRIL 2013 MEETING
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, 02 April 2013 at 1900 hrs in the VFW Hall. Veteran's Service Agent Terry Hart is the invited speaker.
GOOD OF THE LEGION
1. A new supplier is being developed for the proposed winter uniform jackets.
If interested, contact Vice-Commander Walt Bartniski.
2. Any member interested in attending the National Commander's Testimonial Dinner in Marlboro should contact the Post Commander.
If interested, contact Vice-Commander Walt Bartniski.
2. Any member interested in attending the National Commander's Testimonial Dinner in Marlboro should contact the Post Commander.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
POST APPAREL
Winter jackets are now available to order.
Jackets are black, with appropriate patches/emblems and are water resistant.
These are especially valuable for winter Honor Guard duty. The Post will pay 50% of the cost.
If interested, please contact Vice-Commander Walter Bartnitski.
Jackets are black, with appropriate patches/emblems and are water resistant.
These are especially valuable for winter Honor Guard duty. The Post will pay 50% of the cost.
If interested, please contact Vice-Commander Walter Bartnitski.
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