American Legion Board-Canady Post 54

Post Monthly Meeting
2024-09-24 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Post Hall, 231 West Depot Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
MEMBERSHIP: WE MET LAST YEAR’S GOAL AT 100%. LET’S EXCEED OUR GOAL FOR.2024-2025
YOU CAN NOW FOLLOW POST ACTIVITIES, SCHEDULES AND UPDATES ON OUR POST WEBSITE:
https://www.bedford54.com In Google: bedford54.com
WE NEED LEGIONNAIRE AND LADIES AUXILIARY VOLUNTEERS TO STAFF OUR INFORMATION BOOTH THIS SATURDAY AT CENTERFEST FROM 9:00 AM TO 3:00 PM IN 2 HOUR SHIFTS.
AGENDA:
Ø A SPECIAL WELCOME TO OUR NEW WESTERN REGION DEPARTMENT VICE COMMANDER RON KRAUKLIS WITH A REPORT ON THE 2024 AMERICAN LEGION NATIONAL CONVENTION.
Ø ANNA PAYNE, FIRST TIME (IN AT LEAST THE LAST 40 YEARS) TO HAVE BEEN ELECTED AT THE 2024 GIRLS STATE SESSION TO REPRESENT THE DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL AT GIRLS NATION.
Ø JIM MORRISON: POWER POINT PRESENTATION ON THE STORY OF PFC. MORRIS CANADY, USMC; FIRST BEDFORD SERVICEMAN KILLED IN WWII. OUR POST WAS CO-NAMED BY ADDING CANADY WITH HOWARD BOARD (FIRST BEDFORD SERVICEMAN KILLED IN WWI) AFTER IT WAS RECHARTERED IN 1946. PFC CANADY WAS KILLED IN ACTION ON GUADACANAL IN 1942 AND AFTER 82 YEARS HIS REMAINS WERE RECENTLY IDENTIFIED AND ARE BEING RETURNED TO HIS FAMILY HERE IN BEDFORD ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18.
A MEMORIAL SEVICE IS SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 AT 1200 AT THE THARP FUNERAL HOME BEDFORD CHAPEL WITH REINTERNMENT FOLLOWING AT VIRGINIA MEMORIAL GARDENS. POST 54 AND COMPANY C, 4TH COMBAT ENGINEER BATTALION, 4TH MARINE DIVISION ARE CONDUCTING THE MEMORIAL SERVICE AND FINAL MILITARY HONORS.
PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND.
Ø UPDATE ON THE VIET NAM MEMORIAL RECENTLY APPROVED BY THE BEDFORD COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
TAPS: DR. PAUL RHODES

BRING A FELLOW VETERAN OUR MEETING SEE YOU THEN!

Bedford Centerfest
2024-09-21 09:00 - 15:00 | VA

Post Monthly Meeting
2024-07-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Post Hall, 231 West Depot Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States

Flag Day Ceremonies
2024-06-12 11:00 - 11:30 | VA
Town Center & Hospice House

Bedford Boys Supreme Sacrifice
2024-06-06 18:15 - 19:00 | Bedford Courthouse, 123 E Main St, Bedford, VA, United States

80th Anniversary of D-Day
2024-06-06 11:00 - 12:00 | D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Cir, Bedford, Virginia, 24523

Monthly Post Meeting
2024-05-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Post Hall, 231 West Depot Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Post meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month in the hall at 7:00 p.m.

Bedford Boys Tribute Ceremony
2024-05-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Greenwood Cemetary, 1125 Longwood Ave, Bedford, VA, United States

Memorial Day Program
2024-05-27 11:00 - 12:00 | D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Cir, Bedford, Virginia, 24523

Helmet Collection
2024-05-26 10:00 - 16:00 | VA
Walmart

WE ARE SCHEDULING THE TRADITIONAL MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND HELMET COLLECTION FOR SATURDAY, MAY 25 AND SUNDAY, MAY16.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR 2 HOUR SHIFTS:
SUNDAY WALMART 10:00-12:00 12:00-2:00 2:00-4:00

Helmet Collection
2024-05-25 09:00 - 15:00 | VA
Food Lion & Walmart

WE ARE SCHEDULING THE TRADITIONAL MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND HELMET COLLECTION FOR SATURDAY, MAY 25 AND SUNDAY, MAY26.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR 2 HOUR SHIFTS:
SATURDAY WALMART & FOOD LION 9-00-11:00 11:00-1:00 1:0-3:00

YARD SALE
2024-04-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Post Hall, 231 West Depot Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY (APRIL 25 & 26) WE WILL HAVE THE POST HALL OPEN FROM 0900 -1200 TO RECEIVE DONATED ITEMS FOR THE SALE.
WE NEED GOOD SALEABLE ITEMS:
TOOLS, ASSORTED POWER, MACHINING, GARDEN. ASSORTED HARDWARE,SEASONAL OUTDOOR GEAR, FISHING TACKLE, KITCHEN/HOME TABLE TOP APPLIANCES , ELECTRONICS, TOYS, CLOTHES, BOOKS, COLLECTIBLES, SMALL ,FURNITURE, ARTIST MATERIALS, A LOT OF NICE STUFF.
WE CAN ACCEPT FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION WHICH WE CONSIGN TO A LICENSED FFI DEALER.
WE WELCOME VOLUNTEERS TO STAFF THE SALE ON SATURDAY

Youth Camp Fundraiser Dinner
2024-04-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Elk’s Lodge, 136 W Main St, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
All proceeds go to supporting children from our
surrounding communities to go to camp for an
exciting week in July.
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Thank you for the support.

National Laying of the Wreaths
2023-12-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Longwood Cemetary, Longwood Ave, Bedford, Virginia, 24523

Bedford Annual Christmas Parade
2023-12-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Post Hall, 231 West Depot Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States

Post 54 Monthly Meeting
2023-11-28 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-24 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-09-26 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-25 19:00 - 20:00 | VA
Post Hall

Flag Raising and JROTC Recognition Ceremony
2023-11-18 10:00 - 23:00 | Old Elks Cemetery, Ashland Ave, Bedford, Virginia, 24523

Veterans Day Ceremony
2023-11-11 11:00 - 12:00 | D-Day Memorial, 3 Overlord Cir, Bedford, Virginia, 24523

Veterans Day Helmet Collection
2023-11-11 09:00 - 17:00 | Food Lion, 1515 Longwood Ave, Bedford, Virginia, 24523

Veteran's Supper
2023-11-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Elk’s Lodge, 136 W Main St, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States

Fall Yard Sale Rain Date
2023-11-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Post Hall, 231 West Depot Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States

Bedford Centerfest
2023-10-28 10:00 - 17:00 | VA
RESHEDULED FROM SEPTEMBER 23, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28; WE WILL BE MANNING AN INFORMATION BOOTH AT THE BEDFORD ANNUAL CENTERFEST FROM 9:00 TO 3:00 PM. OUR BOOTH IS RIGHT IN THE CENTER OF TOWN, NEXT TO THE BEDFORD BOYS TRIBUTE CENTER. WE WILL NEED VOLUNTEERS TO HELP STAFF THE BOOTH. WE NEED HELP! THIS IS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR RECRUITING POST AND LADIES AUXILIARY MEMBERSHIP. WE HAVE PLENTY OF PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL

FALL YARD SALE
2023-10-21 08:00 - 17:00 | VA
RAIN DATE: OCTOBER 22
WE WILL BE STANDING BY TO RECEIVE SALEABLE ITEMS AT THE POST HALLON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 AND 13 RESPECTIVELY FROM 0900 TO 1200.
WE CAN AND HAVE RECEIVED IN THE PAST, FIRE ARMS THAT WERE CONSIGNED TO A FFL LICENSED VENDOR FOR QUICK SALE.

Yard Sale Drop Off
2023-10-13 08:00 - 17:00 | Post Hall, 231 West Depot Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
WE WILL BE STANDING BY TO RECEIVE SALEABLE ITEMS AT THE POST HALLON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 AND 13 RESPECTIVELY FROM 0900 TO 1200.
WE CAN AND HAVE RECEIVED IN THE PAST, FIRE ARMS THAT WERE CONSIGNED TO A FFL LICENSED VENDOR FOR QUICK SALE.

Yard Sale Drop Off
2023-10-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Post Hall, 231 West Depot Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
WE WILL BE STANDING BY TO RECEIVE SALEABLE ITEMS AT THE POST HALLON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 AND 13 RESPECTIVELY FROM 0900 TO 1200. WE CAN AND HAVE RECEIVED IN THE PAST, FIRE ARMS THAT WERE CONSIGNED TO A FFI LICENSED VENDOR FOR QUICK SALE.

Centerfest - Cancelled due to forcast weather
2023-09-23 10:00 - 17:00 | VA

Executive Committee Meeting
2023-09-19 08:00 - 12:00 | Post Hall, 231 West Depot Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
