Membership
2020 AMERICAN LEGION MEMBERSHIP
(As of January 31, 2020)
503 (80.5%)
GOALS
GOAL TARGET % TARGET # OUR ACTUAL
AUGUST 13 40% 250 257 (41.2%)
SEPTEMBER 9 50% 313 339 (54.2%)
OCTOBER 7 55% 344 351 (56.2%)
NOVEMBER 12 65% 406 409 (65.4%)
DECEMBER 9 75% 469 448 (71.7%)
JANUARY 13 85% 531 468 (74.9%)
FEBRUARY 10 90% 563
MARCH 9 95% 594
APRIL 6 100% 625
MAY 26 101% 631
MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR 2018 ARE NOW DUE! TO REMAIN CURRENT, PLEASE SEND YOUR $50 MEMBERSHIP DUES PAYMENT TO THE POST!
Gilbert C. Grafton American Legion Post 2
P.O. Box 2525
Fargo, North Dakota 58108-2525
News
February Post Meeting
Winter Convention Cancelled
From the National Commander
CLICK HERE to read the latest from our National Commander James W. "Bill" Oxford.
Auxiliary Fundraier!
Post 2 Winter Newsletter
CLICK HERE to download a copy of the Post 2 Winter Newsletter. A hard copy will be arriving in the mail to you shortly!
National Commander: The VA Must be Held Accountable
In February, American Legion National Commander James W. “Bill” Oxford called on Congress to investigate allegations that senior leadership at the Department of Veterans Affairs attempted to retaliate against a veteran for reporting a sexual assault at the VA Medical Center in Washington, D.C. On Dec. 10, the VA’s Inspector General reported that VA leadership did not follow up or ensure the medical center had been implementing VA’s anti-harassment and anti-sexual assault efforts.
CLICK HERE to read a statement on the matter from our National Commander.
Bismarck Legion Post Doesn't Let COVID-19 Halt Tradition of Assisting Others
Since 1930, Loyd Spetz American Legion Post 1 in Bismarck has led a community effort to provide food and clothing to area families in need during the holiday season. And COVID-19 wasn't going to stop that tradition in 2020.
CLICK HERE to read more!
COVID-19 Vaccines
The VA is working hard to get COVID-19 vaccines to Veterans as quickly and safely as possible. CLICK HERE to sign up and help them understand your interest in getting a vaccine when one is available to you. They’ll send you updates on how they’re providing vaccines across the country - and when you can get your vaccine if you want one.
Suicide Prevention for Veterans and Military Service Members Information
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Legion Family Stands Ready to Help as Natural Disasters Progress
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Legionnaire on Vanessa Guillén: 'Enough is Enough'
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'We Have a Responsibility to the Community'
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American Legion COVID-19 Impact Survey Findings
An American Legion COVID-19 survey reveals concerns over health, well-being and economy. CLICK HERE to read more on the findings.
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'It’s the Reason Why We Became Legionnaires'
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COVID-19 Doesn't Stop the Legion Family from Celebrating Memorial Day
Using virtual ceremonies, socially distanced processions and other ways, American Legion Family members across the nation provided their communities with Memorial Day observations. CLICK HERE to read more!
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American Legion Family Members Continue to Assist Others During Difficult Times
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| Virtual Buddy Checks, food drives, creating protective masks and supporting health-care workers are among the ways the Legion Family is shining amidst COVID-19. CLICK HERE to read more! |
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We're All in this Together
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| American Legion Family-led food distribution efforts in Arizona and Utah are among the many ways volunteers across the nation continue with coronavirus relief efforts. CLICK HERE to read more. |
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COVID-19 Not Stopping Legion Posts from Checking Up, Helping Out
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| American Legion posts across the nation are performing Buddy Checks on fellow veterans, assisting those in need in their communities during the coronavirus pandemic. CLICK HERE to read more. |
A Message from the National Commander
CLICK HERE to read an urgent message regarding the Coronavirus from our National Commander, James W. "Bill" Oxford.
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Oxford Presents American Legion Legislative Agenda to Congress
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| National Commander James W. “Bill” Oxford presented a three-step mission to lawmakers during a joint session of the Senate and House Committees on Veterans’ Affairs March 11th. CLICK HERE to read more. |
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'I Am My Brother’s and My Sister’s Keeper'
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| Maine Post 202's sixth annual Winter Classic brings in more than $4,500 to help homeless veterans in the state. CLICK HERE to read more. |
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Legionnaire Buddies Walk 2,462 Miles to Support Veterans
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| American Legion posts are supporting the Buddy Watch Walk duo as they raise awareness about PTSD, homelessness, MST and suicide. CLICK HERE to read more! |
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Medal of Honor Recipient Faces Cancer Battle
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| Staff Sgt. Ronald Shurer, 41 years old, is now fighting on different terrain than the mountains of Eastern Afghanistan, and against a different enemy than the battle-hardened insurgents of that remote region. CLICK HERE to read more. |
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Puerto Rico Legionnaire: ‘All They Have is Each Other’
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National Commander Oxford urges American Legion Family to 'provide support for those in need' following earthquake and frequent aftershocks that have plagued Puerto Rico over the last month. CLICK HERE to learn more. |
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Veterans Expo Shows Somebody Cares
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| Kentucky's District 9 brings together dozens of veterans agencies, service organizations to provide assistance to nearly 50 veterans. CLICK HERE to read more! |
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The Legion Family Spirit of Giving
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| American Legion Posts and Legion Family members are providing special Christmas and holiday events for those in their communities around the nation. CLICK HERE to read more! |
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National Commander Oxford Attends Dignified Transfer of Korean Unknowns
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| The American Legion National Commander saluted the caskets of seven remains of U.S. servicemembers from the Korean War that were disinterred last month in Hawaii. CLICK HERE to read more. |
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'An Act of Faith and Kindness': How Buddy Checks Make a Difference
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Legionnaires reach out to fellow veterans around Veterans Day and create programs to ensure effort is ongoing. CLICK HERE to learn more. |
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American Legion Survey Reveals Mental Care Disconnect
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| Over 30 percent of respondents to a recent American Legion survey said they personally knew a veteran who committed suicide. CLICK HERE to read more. |
National Commander Fundraising Efforts
American Legion National Commander James "Bill" Oxford shared during Fall Meetings his focus now, the centennial coins, and his shift at the new year. CLICK HERE to read more.
CLICK HERE to watch the fifth episode of the American Legion Documentary! This episode concentrates on American Legion Baseball!
HeartSprings Community Healing Center
Thank you to Jan Nelson for stopping in at our Post Meeting to talk about the programs and classes offered at HeartSprings Community Healing Center! CLICK HERE to learn more about them and the services that they offer.
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Thousands Attend Funeral of Veteran Who Had No Family
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| Thousands of people turned out Tuesday to pay their respects to an Army vet in Florida who had no living family to attend his funeral. CLICK HERE to read more. |
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National WWI Memorial Gets Final CFA Nod
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| Commission hails approval as "giant step" toward beginning construction of this monument. CLICK HERE to read more. |
Legionnaire and World War II 'Hero of Cologne' awarded Bronze Star
Legionnaire and World War II veteran Clarence Smoyer received the Bronze Star Award for his actions in the Battle of Cologne during a ceremony in Washington, D.C. on September 18, 2019. CLICK HERE to read more!
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Centennial Ride Connects Teams Legacy and Vision
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| Legion Riders converged in Great Bend, Kansas, after a 1,875-mile motorcycle ride to connect the Team Legacy and Team Vision banner. CLICK HERE to read more. |
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Legion Centennial Ride to Bisect the Heart of America
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| Teams of motorcylce riders are connecting “legacy” and “vision” along the American Legion Memorial Highway. CLICK HERE to read more! |
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Helping to End Homelessness at the Post Level
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| Damaged after Superstorm Sandy, American Legion Post 107 in New Jersey opensed a new facility – complete with six apartments for homeless veterans. CLICK HERE to learn more! |
2019-2020 Officers Installed
Congratulations to the 2019-2020 officers of American Legion Post 2! East Region Vice Commander Larry Reed installed the new officers during the June Post Meeting!
To Strengthen a Nation, Episode 3: Economic Opportunity
The latest installment in the centennial video series explores the ways The American Legion has helped veterans find prosperous careers. CLICK HERE to watch the episode!
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Commemorative Coins Evoke The American Legion’s Service and Values
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American Legion 100th anniversary commemorative coins are on sale now. CLICK HERE to learn more! |
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VA Secretary Grilled Over Implementation of VA Mission Act
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Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie testified on the implementation of the Mission Act before the Senate and House Committees on Veterans’ Affairs in a joint hearing on December 19th. CLICK HERE to read more. |
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American Legion Float Has Prominent Position in Rose Parade
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The American Legion will have the third float in the parade, directly behind the Marine Corps Band. CLICK HERE to learn more! |
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A New Name for Post 9
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| An American Legion Post in Indiana honored the only World War I Hoosier to receive a Medal of Honor. CLICK HERE to read more. |
Veteran e-Notifications!
Want to be notified of the latest veterans news and events in Cass County? Then sign up for eNotifications! CLICK HERE and enter your contact information to receive these handy notifications!
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American Legion Veterans & Children Foundation
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| The American Legion Veterans & Children Foundation was recently launched. Funds will help needy military families and disabled veterans. CLICK HERE to learn more |
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New York American Legion Honors Wounded Veterans
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| Marine Sgt. Eddie Ryan received a honorary Paid Up For Life membership during Patriot Highlander Challenge. CLICK HERE to read more. |
Thank You to Our Color Guard
Thank you to our outstanding Post 2 Color Guard for all that they do in and around the Fargo-Moorhead area. From posting colors are local patriotic and sports events to providing military rites and final honors at funerals, this group of dedicated individuals perform their duties diligently regardless of the day or weather conditions.
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Legion Steps Up to Help Hurricane Victims, First Responders
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| A South Carolina post created hurricane relief kits for Soliders assisting with clean-up efforts, and an Arkansas post has uplifting letters written for those staying in shelters. CLICK HERE to learn more. |
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California Post Opens Doors to Fire Evacuees, First Responders
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| Post 519 in Palm Springs served as a shelter for Cranston fire victims, serving food and announcing its assistance through news channels and a Legion ham radio station. CLICK HERE to read more. |
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Finally, a New VA Medical Center in Colorado
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| The long-delayed and debated project ushers in a new era of care for Denver-area veterans. CLICK HERE to read more. |
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American Troops Involved in Thai Cave Rescue
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| United States Special Operations Forces were called upon to help rescue the trapped boys’ soccer team. CLICK HERE to read more. |
Sweeping Veterans Health Care Bill Becomes Law
Among other provisions, the VA MISSION Act includes provisions to consolidate community care programs into a single, streamlined service and provides sufficient funding to extend the program through 2019. CLICK HERE to read more.
A Century of Americanism
A Tennessee Post is marking the American Legion centennial by teaching area students about the flag. CLICK HERE to read more!
North Dakota Veterans Home Director Receives Award
Mark Johnson, Director of the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon, has received the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA) "Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award. CLICK HERE to read more!
Do You Know 2nd Lt. C.A. Jackson, 2nd Division, AEF?
A Wisconsin Legionnaire is looking to reunite a canteen with descendants of this World War I Soldier. CLICK HERE to read on.
Commander Rohan Pledges to Work with New VA Secretary
The National Commander released a statement regarding the selection and confirmation for a new VA Secretary. CLICK HERE to read more.
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Electrical Stimulation Treatment Helps PTSD Patients
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Treatment helps patients reduce stress, anxiety. CLICK HERE to learn more. |
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Final 100 Cities/100 Memorial Grant Recipients Named
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The American Legion was involved with several winners, also designated as national centennial memorials. CLICK HERE to read more. |
Legacy Scholarship Gives Ohio Student Home
Chase Cooke received the college scholarship in honor of his father, a post-9/11 disabled veteran. CLICK HERE to read more!
Survey Shows Veteran Households Support Research of Medical Cannabis
CLICK HERE to see the results of an American Legion survey conducted by an independent research company.
Old Glory All Over the World
Wisconsin Boys State alum and current US Army Lieutenant has been able to fly his US flag in 21 countries spanning all seven continents. CLICK HERE to read more!
Legion Reaffirms Position for a Stong America
National Commander Denise H. Rohan and Legion leadership meet in Indianapolis to vote on resolutions, receive donations and promote Family First! initiatives. CLICK HERE to read more!
Are You a Past Post 2 Baseball Player?
If you are a past Post 2 Baseball player, please let us know! Post 2 Baseball would like to put together a list of Legion members who have played Post 2 baseball into an "alumni list"!
CLICK HERE to E-mail Adjutant Hanson to submit your name as a Post 2 baseball alum!
Who Will Fill Our Shoes?
American Legion national commanders asks members of the NEC who is going to carry the organization into the next century. CLICK HERE to read on.
America's Military is Losing Its Technology Edge
The global war on terrorism and reduced defense spending have taken their toll, even as rival nations are modernizing their forces. CLICK HERE to read on.
VALOR at NDSU
VALOR (Veteran Alliance Organization) was created to improve the campus climate for military and veteran students at North Dakota State University. The concept is to create a network of ADVOCATES made up of staff, faculty, and administrators at NDSU who are identified to our veteran students as people that they can go to for guidance and direction.
VALOR materials and training opportunities provide:
- An understanding of military culture.
- An understanding of potential issues student veterans face.
- An awareness of the resources available to student veterans on and off our campus.
VALOR is sponsored by American Legion Post 400 and an Advisory Board that provides guidance and oversight.
Questions on the program can be directed to Adjutant Christopher Hanson or Past Commander Brad Aune, both who are Advisory Board members of VALOR.
Why Join the Legion?
Looking for good reasons to join or convince someone to join the American Legion? Wondering if it would be worth it to start up again after letting your membership lapse? CLICK HERE to read more about why you should join us in our mission and cause!
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