American Legion Post 168, Thurmont

What a beautiful weekend we experienced at Octoberfest! We would like to thank everyone that supported the entire Legion Family. Whether you helped with setup, take down, baking, manning the bake sale or beer garden, or were a patron to these areas and the kitchen, we appreciate your support!

Hopefully, you signed up for the Bus Trip to the Armed Forces on November 9. The bus leaves at 7:30 a.m., so please be at the Thurmont Legion no later than 7:15 a.m. We can’t wait to hear about your trip. The trip includes Arlington Cemetery, war memorials, a wreath ceremony, and Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

On November 16, we will celebrate our Veterans by serving them a free lunch. So, bring the family out to thank our Veterans for their service. Lunch will be served from noon until 2:00 p.m.

Remember to wear your poppy during the month of November to show your support to the Veterans! Poppies are available all year at the Legion, Main Street Thurmont, Marie’s Beauty Salon, and the Thurmont Senior Center.

The Legion will be closed on November 28, Thanksgiving Day, so everyone can enjoy time with family and friends. We wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving.

Are you eligible to become a Legion Member, Son of the American Legion (SAL), or Auxiliary?

To become a Legion Member — If you have served at least one day of active military duty since December 7, 1941, and were honorably discharged or you are still serving active military duty honorably, you are eligible for membership with The American Legion.

To become a Son of the American Legion (SAL) Member — All male descendants, adopted sons, and stepsons of members of The American Legion, and such male descendants of Veterans who died in service during the period of April 6, 1917, through November 11, 1918, or any time from December 7, 1941, to date, who served honorably, as 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.

Membership in The American Legion Auxiliary shall be limited to the:

(1) Grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct and adopted female descendants of members of The American Legion;

(2) Grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct and adopted female descendants of all men and women who served in either of the following periods: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918, and any time after December 7, 1941, who, being a citizen of the United States at the time of their entry therein served on active duty in the Armed Forces of any of the governments associated with the United States during either eligibility periods and died in the line of duty or after honorable discharge;

 (3) Grandmothers, mothers, sisters, spouses, and direct and adopted female descendants of all men and women who were in the Armed Forces of the United States during either of the following periods: April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918, and any time after December 7, 1941, who served on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States during either eligibility periods and died in the line of duty or after honorable discharge; and

(4) To those women who of their own right are eligible for membership in The American Legion. A woman who is eligible for American Legion membership is eligible to join the American Legion Auxiliary regardless of whether or not she is a member of The American Legion.

However, eligibility of her female relatives (sister, mother, direct descendants) and/or spouse depends upon her membership in The American Legion.

(Hey guys, if your wife was a Veteran, but you are not, you can join the ALA as a spouse.)

Mark your calendar for Breakfast with Santa and the last two Pop-Up Shops of the year! Be sure to follow up on Facebook.