Events like the efforts of the Auxiliary to bring the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall to our Post, monthly SAL breakfast, and the Queen of Hearts raffle (to name just a few) have led to a membership surge in all entities.

Dan Lancette and Dan Nolin received plaques at the recent Family Breakfast to thank them for their hard work. The two Dans serve as model representatives of the values and standards upheld by the American Legion Family. Their support for the Post, Veterans, and community aligns with the goals of the American Legion and Sons of the American Legion and make our Post better. Thank you Dans!

Happy Fall, Summer is over and we begin our very busy fall and winter season. A special thank you to all of you who attended the 911 ceremony. We appreciate everyone that keeps this tragic event in your thoughts and those who perished in your hearts.

We have had our first meeting for Operation Full Plate and are busy collecting the names of those who can benefit from this program. If you know of any Veterans that could use our help, please reach out to one of the auxiliary members or email ofp574hf@yahoo.com, we would be happy to help. We will start collecting non-perishable items starting this month for distribution to our Veterans in need. Please verify expiration dates before donating items. Some items we will be collecting are Peanut butter, canned fruits, vegetables, soups. Crackers, pasta, canned tuna, etc. Also, toiletries like soap, deodorant, toothpaste. Paper goods, toilet paper, paper plates, napkins etc. Healthy snacks such as breakfast bars or dried fruits and nuts. Look for the donation box in the lounge.

Greetings Squadron and Legion Post 574 family!

First, I want to introduce myself as the new Post 574 SAL Commander. I have been part of the legion family my entire life, following and learning from my dad and legion membership. I look forward on taking on this new role of leadership and helping continue the growth of this great organization. I want to apologize for missing the September Newsletter, I’m new at this.

Greetings everyone we have had a very busy year. We started out with Memorial Day parades in Hudson Falls, Greenwich and Hartford. After many rainy weeks we were able to participate on some rides including the annual POW/MIA Ceremony on Prospect Mountain and escorting three different versions of the traveling Vietnam Wall.

We participated in several different benefit rides including Women Against Cancer who raised over $35,000. Other participants were the Altamont American Legion Riders, Stillwater American Legion Riders, Chestertown American Legion Riders, Cambridge American Legion Riders, Whitehall American Legion Riders, North Adams Massachusetts American Legion Riders and Down Range MC to name a few.

Images from the Vietnam Travelling Memorial Wall at Post 574 July 24-28, 2025

Hello Everyone! Summer is winding down and what a summer it was! After almost a year of planning, the 50th Remembrance of the Vietnam War event has come to a close. I am so proud of everyone and everything that we accomplished as a Legion Family to make this event a huge success! I can not thank you all enough for your time, dedication and contributions. I have never seen this Legion Family come together as we did for this event. I hope each and everyone of you are as proud as I am with this accomplishment. It was a beautiful, emotional four days. We met a lot of amazing people and were humbled by many more. The Auxiliary members had the honor of pinning over 300 Vietnam veterans with the 50th year commemorative pin. If you are a Vietnam veteran and did not receive your pin, please reach out to an auxiliary member and we will make sure you receive your pin. You earned it, you are entitled to it, and we would be proud to present it to you!

Happy June!

Hopefully the nicer weather is on its way! We have a lot to get ready for July’s big event! May brought elections for most entities. Congratulations to all the incoming officers.

With the Auxiliary’s elections complete, your auxiliary officers for the year are:

• President: Julie Montello
• First-Vice: Pat Tebordo
• Second-Vice: June Gaulin
• Secretary: Colleen Rich
• Treasurer: Cynthia Nevins
• Chaplin: Dawn Palmer
• Executive Committee: Michele Nevins, Kate Francis, and Danielle Haxstun

Congratulations to all of these ladies, I look forward to working with you all. We have great things coming our way!

It’s the Sons Corner with Squadron 574 Commander - Dan Lancette

Greetings Squadron and Legion Post 574 Family. Here we are in June, 2025. Beginning of Summer, BBQ’s, camping, boating, fishing, vacations maybe. How you choose to enjoy the coming season, be safe, have fun. Remember to stop and smell the roses or the first morning cup of coffee on the deck, most of all, appreciate what and who is around you. Family… wether the one you grew up with or the extended one that was created. This June, on the 15th, we celebrate our Dad’s. We may have not always have seen eye to eye on things, but we listened and appreciated the life’s lessons taught by you. For some like myself, we celebrate a Heavenly Fathers’ Day. Those Dad’s will always be with us. Happy Fathers’ Day to all our Dads.

June 14, 1777 - John Adams introduced a resolution before Congress mandating a United States flag, stating, “…that the flag of the thirteen United States shall be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the union be thirteen stars, white on a blue field, representing a new constellation.” This anniversary is celebrated each year in the U.S. as Flag Day. Betsy Ross is credited with sewing the first flag but there is little definitive proof of this.

Happy Spring Everyone!

Finally, some nice weather is on the way! We are about to get remarkably busy. We have some exciting projects in the works. First, I would like to thank everyone that came out and supported our basket raffle that was held on April 6. We were able to raise over $4000 to benefit our auxiliary programs.

This month is the election month. Elections will be held at our monthly meeting scheduled for May 6, 2025. If you know anyone that is interested in running for office, please have them attend that meeting as we will be taking nominations from the floor prior to voting. PLEASE NOTE: You must have your dues paid current and be in possession of your membership card to vote.