American Legion Post 168, Thurmont
In a few short weeks, these students and many others will be starting the school year. Congratulations to the Thurmont Legion Scholarship winners. Best of luck to everyone, and we wish you a successful school year.
The 3rd Annual Golf Tournament was another huge success for Platoon22. Thanks to all the sponsors, supporters, volunteers, and golfers that participated, we were able to donate $7,000 to Platoon22.
The Auxiliary will be having its members picnic/meeting on Monday, August 19, at 6:00 p.m. Any Auxiliary member planning on attending is to bring a side dish or a dessert. We would love to see you there.
July started a new year with new or returning officers taking their positions in the Legion.
Legionnaires Officers: Commander — Debra Middendorff; 1st Vice Commander — Chris Ingicco; 2nd Vice Commander — Connie Trica; Adjutant — Nick Middendorf; Finance — Carie Stafford; Chaplin — Alvin Hatcher; Judge Advocate — James Mackley; Sergeant at Arms — Allen Middendorff; Post Resource Officer — Chastity Brown.
Sons of the American Legion: Robby Maze — Squadron Commander; Larry Anderson — 1st Vice; Donnie Eztler — 2nd Vice; Ed Culb — 3rd Vice; George Albright — Adjutant; Brian Glass — Finance Officer; Tony Cornejo — Chaplin; Danny Hurt — Sergeant at Arms.
Auxiliary Officers: President — Alesha Subasic; 1st Vice — Melissa Kinna; 2nd Vice — Denice Dujardin; Secretary — Lisa (Eyler) Reed; Correspondence — Palma Willard; Historian — Alice Eyler; Chaplain — Alice Eyler; Treasurer — Joyce Glass; Sergeant at Arms — Amanda Barth.
The new membership year is in full swing. The membership dues for 2024- 2025 are: Legion — $45.00; SAL 21 and up — $25.00; SAL under 21 — $15.00; Auxiliary — $35.00; Jr. Auxiliary — $12.00.
The Membership Picnic will be held on Sunday, September 8. Tickets will go on sale August 15. You must be a member to attend. You will need to show your 2024 Membership Card and you must be 21 years of age.
Remember to check us out on Facebook: The American Legion Post 168 for kitchen specials and other events and happenings at the American Legion. Check the Community Calendar in this issue for August event dates and times.
Tracey Burdette award scholarships to Emma Magers, Zoey Whitmore, and Garrett Worth.
