Tuesday, December 4, 2018

SEASON'S GREETINGS

The Commander and Officers of Post 80 would like to wish all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!


FEBRUARY 2019 MEETING

Membership voted to suspend the January meeting due to proximity to the New Years holiday.

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 1900 hrs at the VFW Hall on County Road.

FOUR CHAPLAINS SUNDAY

The annual memorial for Four Chaplains Sunday will be held at the First Congregational Church in Manchester MA on February 3 @ 1400 hrs.

A collation will follow at the Manchester American Legion Post #113 immediately after.

Tuesday, October 2, 2018

NOVEMBER 2018 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, NOV 7 at 1900 hrs in the VFW Hall on County Road.

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN DATE/DAY!  
Due to the use of the YMCA as a polling place, 
the meeting is moved from the first Tuesday (NOV 6) to Wednesday.

VETERANS SPAGHETTI SUPPER

On Thursday, OCT 25, Representative Brad Hill is sponsoring a "Meet & Greet" Spaghetti Supper from 1700 - 1900.  All veterans are invited to attend at the VFW Hall, 110 County Road.

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

OCTOBER 2018 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 2 @ 1900 hrs in the VFW Hall on County Road.

200th ANNIVERSARY OF THE TOPSFIELD FAIR

Veteran's have been invited to participate in the opening ceremony and parade for the 200th anniversary of the Topsfield Fair.

The parade will march from downtown Topsfield to the Fair Grounds on Saturday, September 29.

Interested members should form-up at 0800 in uniform.

IPSWICH DINNER BELL

Membership has voted to sponsor the Ipswich Dinner Bell again on Monday, September 24. 

 Approximately 15 volunteers will be needed to set-up, serve and clean-up.  

Members should meet at the Masonic Hall, Topsfield Road NLT 1545 for 1700 service.

Contact the Post Commander if available.

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

SEPTEMBER 2018 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 (NOT TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 4) 
at 1900 hrs in the VFW County Road.

Please note for planning purposes:  
The NOVEMBER meeting will be held on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 (NOT TUEDAY NOVEMBER 6).

These changes were required as the YMCA will be closed to be used as a polling station for the primary and final elections.

IPSWICH DINNER BELL

Membership has voted to sponsor the Ipswich Dinner Bell again on Monday, September 24. 

 Approximately 15 volunteers will be needed to set-up, serve and clean-up.  

Members should meet at the Masonic Hall, Topsfield Road NLT 1545 for 1700 service.

Thursday, July 5, 2018

AUGUST 2018 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 7 at 1900 hrs at the VFW Hall, County Road.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

The following officers were elected for the 2018/2019 service year:

Post Commander - Jim Graffum
            Sr. Vice Commander - Walt Bartniski  
            Jr. Vice Commander - John Trocki  
            Adjutant - Jack Miniter  
            Finance Officer - Harry Argeropoulos  
            Service Officer - Ted Lemieux
            Alt. Service Officer - Steve Walsh
            Chaplain - Fran Beier   SGT-At-Arms - Brian Castonguay

SAVE THE DATE - IPSWICH DINNER BELL

Membership has voted to sponsor the Ipswich Dinner Bell again on Monday, September 24. 

 Approximately 15 volunteers will be needed to set-up, serve and clean-up.  
Members should meet at the Masonic Hall, Topsfield Road NLT 1600 for 1700 service.

Tuesday, June 5, 2018

JULY 2018 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on THURSDAY, July 5 at 1900 hrs in the VFW Hall on County Road.

Members are requested to make an effort to attend this meeting as Election of Officers 
for 2018/2019 will take place.

PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE TO THURSDAY INSTEAD ON TUESDAY DUE TO THE INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY!

 

FLAG DAY EVENTS

JUNE 13 - Decommissioning of Flags

A disposition ceremony and retirement of used flags will be held in the VFW parking lot on County Road 
beginning at 1800 hrs.


JUNE 14 - Dedication of Flag and Pole

A dedication ceremony will be held at the Riverbend Assisted Living Facility on County Road at 1400 hrs.  
Members participating are requested to arrive at 1315.

Monday, May 7, 2018

JUNE 2018 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 5 at 1900 hrs at the VFW Hall on County Road.

MEMORIAL DAY ACTIVITIES

The Ipswich Memorial Day activities are as follows:


   - Poppy Weekend - May 18 - 20
     Multiple locations throughout Ipswich & Rowley.  
     Dedicated to educating citizens as to the true meaning of Memorial Day.


  - Ipswich Schools Veterans Ceremonies -
    MAY 18 - Ceremonies will be conducted at the Ipswich High School
UPDATE - ALL VETS PLANNING TO ATTEND THE IHS CEREMONY SHOULD MEET NLT 0800 AT THE VFW PARKING LOT. A BUS WILL BE PROVIDED.

    MAY 23 - Ipswich Middle School, Winthrop and Doyon Schools
    beginning at 0830.

UPDATE - ALL VETS PLANNING TO ATTEND THE IHS CEREMONY SHOULD MEET NLT 0800 AT THE VFW PARKING LOT. A BUS WILL BE PROVIDED.


  - Decoration of Cemeteries - May 25
     Veterans and Boy Scouts place flags at all veterans graves in Ipswich at 1800.


  - Religious Services - May 27 (1000)
      Ascension Memorial Church, County St.
         
  - Parade - May 28
     Ceremony to begin at 1000 at the Civil War Monument on     
     North Main Street. The parade will then march to the
     County Street Bridge, War Memorial and South Main Street
     Cemetery for ceremonies at those locations, with a
     concluding ceremony at the VFW Hall on County Road.  

     Refreshments to follow.

FLAG DAY EVENTS

A dedication of a flag pole honoring veterans will be held at the Riverbend Assisted Living facility on County Road 
on June 14 at 1400 hrs.

Refreshments to follow the ceremony.

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

MAY 2018 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 1 at 1900 hrs in the VFW Hall on County Road.

PLEASE NOTE:  This is the last meeting prior to POPPY DRIVE WEEKEND (May 18 - 20) 
and the MEMORIAL DAY Services and Parade.  

Volunteers are urgently needed for both.  
Please make sure to attend the May meeting in order to assist!

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

APRIL 2018 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 3 at 1900 hrs at the VFW Hall on County Road.

Tuesday, February 6, 2018

MARCH 2018 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 6 at 1900 hrs at the VFW Hall on County Road.

Thursday, January 25, 2018

FEBRUARY 2018 MEETING

At the 05 DEC 2017 meeting, membership voted to suspend the January 2018 meeting.

 The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 6 at 1900 hrs in the VFW Hall on County Road.

COLLATION FOR COMRADE BURRIDGE


IMPORTANT UPDATE - 

The planned birthday party to celebrate Jake Burridge's 100th Birthday scheduled for Thursday, 
January 25 in the VFW Hall 1200 - 1500 hrs has been postponed due to Jake's current illness.  

Information will be provided when it is rescheduled.

FOUR CHAPLAIN MEMORIAL SERVICE

The annual American Legion, District 9, FOUR CHAPLAIN MEMORIAL SERVICE will be hosted this year by the Herman A. Spear Post 331, Beverly MA.

The Memorial will be held on Sunday, February 4 at 1300 hrs at the Immanuel Congregational Church, 140 Bridge Street, Beverly.  A collation will follow at Post 331, 3 Judson Street, Beverly.

This service commemorates the valiant sacrifice  of the Four Chaplains of different faiths made on the sinking of the troopship USS DORCHESTER during WWII.