Upcoming events:
24 Jun 2022 - Friday Dinner (Chuck n Cluck smoked BBQ Dinner 5:30pm - 7:30pm)
01 Jul 2022 - Friday Dinner (Menu TBD 5:30pm - 7:30pm)
**If you want to cook a Friday meal, let us know and pick a date. Volunteers with menu ideas are always welcome.
13-17 Ju 2022 - The American Legion Department of Virginia Conference will be held at the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport Hotel Room rates are $109 per night. For additional information and the application go to: The American Legion Department of Virginia (valegion.org)
29 - 31 Jul - The American Legion Family Leadership College for the Department of Virginia will be held at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Richmond, VA. Hotel rates are $110 per night and registration is $75 per person. For the Post to cover the $75 registration fee applications must be turned in to the Post prior to 01 July 2022. Hotel and food will not be covered. For additional information and the application go to: The American Legion Department of Virginia (valegion.org) Virginia American Legion Family Leadership College Registration Package
06 Aug 2022 – Veteran’s Picnic
13 Aug 2022 – Post 280 Yard Sale 8am - 3pm
20 Aug 2022 – Texas Hold'em Tournament
27 Aug 2022 – Children and Youth end of summer event
10 Sep 2022 – Patriots Day Event
18 Oct 2022 – Commander’s Dinner (TUE)
22 Oct 2022 – Yard Sale
29 Oct 2022 – Children and Youth Halloween Event
11 Nov 2022 – Veteran’s Day Event at Chesapeake Court House
12 Nov 2022 –Texas Hold'em Tournament
18 Nov 2022 – Veteran’s Dinner
10 Dec 2022 – Children and Youth Christmas Event
31 Dec 2022 – New Year’s Eve Party
Jan 2023 – Oratorical to members
20 Jan 2023 – Law and Order Event
05 Feb 2023 – Four Chaplain’s Event
18 Feb 2023 – Texas Hold’em
01 Apr 2023 – Children and Youth Easter Event (Easter is 9 Apr)
Mar 2023 – Boy’s State
15 Mar 2023 – American Legion Birthday
04 May 2023 – National Day of Prayer
We are looking for volunteers interested in supporting community, veteran, and family events on one of the Post committees. If you are interested, send an email to kellog.sharp@gmail.com or stop by the Post.
The American Legion Department of Virginia Conference will be held 13-17 July 2022 at the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport Hotel for $109 per night. Additional information and the application: Upcoming Events - The American Legion Department of Virginia (valegion.org)
The American Legion Family Leadership College for the Department of Virginia will be held 29 - 31 July 2022 at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Richmond, VA. Hotel will be $110 per night and registration is $75 per person. Applications for the Post to cover the $75 registration fee must be turned in to the Post prior to 01 July 2022 to be considered, hotel and food will not be covered. 2022 Virginia American Legion Family Leadership College Registration Package - The American Legion Department of Virginia (valegion.org)
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The Post Executive Board is looking for volunteers interested in supporting community, veteran, and family events on one of the Post committees. If you are interested, send an email to kellog.sharp@gmail.com or stop by the Post.
280 Baseball News
No other post in 2nd District is fielding a Youth Baseball team so Post 280 is the default winner of the 2nd District title.
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Post Membership
Our 2022 membership year ended with Post 280 acheiving 114% of our membership quota. The 2023 membership year begins July 1st. Renew early and get "Early Bird" stamped on your card. The Adjutant has promised me that he has plenty of ink for that "Early Bird" stamp. Better yet, Pay Up For Life and never worry about it again.
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NEWS FLASH - NEWS FLASH - NEWS FLASH - NEWS FLASH
Membership Eligibility Period is now wide open. The "LEGION Act" extends the recognized wartime era back to Dec. 7, 1941.
If you served on Federal Active Duty in any branch of miliary including Merchant Marines from December 7th 1941 until present day and continuing until it is determined the United Satates is no longer in a state of war, and have been honorably discharged, or are still serving and desire to become a member of the American Legion please contact Post 280.
Go to the dues/applicationpage to join or trasnsfer.
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Please remember, although the number of COVID 19
cases has decreased considerably be it due to vaccinations or the disease running its course and social distancing is no longer required. The population of the post is aging and as such is more susceptible to the sickness bugs that are going around. If you are ill (cold, flu, etc.) please distance yourself from the post until you are healthy again. And do not forget, wash your hands, wash your hands, wash your hands.
The club/Social room is again open so please be considerate of others. Wearing your face mask will not be considered anti social.
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Service Officer News
Post 280 Service Officer, Phil Poffenbarger, has received his accreditation which will allow him to negotiate directly with Veteran's Affairs on your behalf. Additionally, Post 280 has a second Veteran Service Officer (Robert Martin) training to assist with veteran's claims. Phillip can be reached at (757) 639-9013 or the post number 757-547-2120 or via e-mail to "pkpoff@gmail.com".
We are expecting a second Accredited Service Officer, Jim Scruggs, to transfer into the Post next month.
He can do wonders, but, he can't help you if you don't ask.
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The Post 280 Facebook page can be found here
Definition of a Veteran
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Veterans Service News
Veterans Service Representative, Linda Jacobs is at the Post every second and fourth Monday (2:00 to 4:00 P.M.) to answer questions and help with VA claims. Her phone number is 757-455-0814, her e-mail is linda.jacobs@dvs.virginia.gov. For general veterans assistance, dial 2-1-1 or go to www.211virginia.org.
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Post 280 has Wi-Fi for those of you who must stay connected.
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Do you have a planning guide to be used in the event of your untimely demise? A document that guides your estate executer too all of "you?" Then this may help. Click here.
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We have Post 280 Challenge Coins for sale. Cost is $10.00 each or 12 coins for $100.00. Click on the coin to enlarge.
Uncle Sam wants you to renew ASAP. Don't wait until the last minute. Remember your 2020 card expires on December 31st. Your legion benifits expire on February 28th 2021. If you haven't renewed by the end of May 2021, you will lose your years of continuous membership and all benifits.
Post 280 Meeting Dates and times are:
Post 280 - E-Board -The first Thursday of each month at 7:30 P.M.
Post 280 - The second Thursday of each month at 7:30P.M.
SAL - The second Thursday of each month at 6:30 P.M.
ALA - The Third Thursday of each month at 7:30P.M.
Club 280 operating hours are subject to change, but as of now are:
Closed Sunday. Open Mon thru Thu 5 - 9, Fri 4 - 11, Sat 2 - 11.
Club 280 phone number: 757-547-2120, call to see if there has been a change in oerating hours.
Hall Rental Phone Number: 757-609-3439. Rates are cheap (Post 280 member rates are even cheaper) a full kitchen is available. NOTE: Sub-leaseing of the Hall is not allowed - period.
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