The Commander and I wish American Legion Post 257 legionaires and all other Veterans a Happy and Safe Veterans Day!!!!

Events planned at the Doughboy statue ,VFW Post 79 and the 3 pm parade.

Enjoy the day and thank you for your service.

November 6,2020 The executive board telephone meeting was held to discuss what has been looked at and what remained to be investigated as possible meeting sites. The firehouse building on Grand Avenue looks like it may be eliminated because how much work needs to be done to the roof and interior. VFW said a flat no for temporary meeting. The building behind Terminix has pros and cons. Sylvestor suggested the Fleet Reserve building on Hwy 39 and the DAV building at Highland Park, David Sloan said the Temple Theater is still available. No firm decisions were made. Next week The Fleet reserve building and the DAV building will be looked at. There will be no meeting in November.

October 30,2020 The committee that looked at a building the other day will visit another location today.Peebles, Sloan,Sylvester, McNeal, Lockart and others will meet at 2 pm.

AL Headquarters have given permission to meet again.

David Sloan informed Commander Peebles the ceremony, lunch and Parade will happen in spite of the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Lunches will be handed out in carryout containers instead of sit down for safety reasons at VFW Post 79 on Old Hwy 80.

A sub committee of Peebles,Sloan,McNeal,/sylvester, Davenports met with Deputy Fire Chief on possible donation of abandoned firehouse on Grand Avenue to Post on October 28,2020.

Exterior of building in good shape. Needs new roof, needs lot of work inside. Building has potential.

Things to consider -how to pay for repairs ,taxes, utilities, insurance and maintenance.

AL headquarter in Jackson issued info stating-NO MEETINGS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

There will no meeting in April due to the pandemic.
McNeal and Sylvester introduced changes to Post Constitution and By-Laws to the Executive Committee. By phone the Executive Committee vote YES

The changes include-electing officers yearly instead every two years, having just 4 committees, adding two members to the executive committee

COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT- On March 17 Post members Sloan, Oliver Peebles, George Peebles and Sylvester worked 5 hours on a Habitat for Humanity residence designated for a disabled Veteran.The house is located at 35th street and Highland Ave.

The annual Spring Picnic is on hold due to the Pandemic
The Post has 54 paid members. 2021 dues will start in July.

The State Convention is in July.