June/July/August

JUNE/JULY/AUGUST 2015
Vol. 1 Issue 3
McCray-Moody, Post 34, PO Box 020379, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35402
NICOLAS BRITTO, Commander
THE POST
JUNE/JULY/AUGUST NEWS Edition
SUSAN SMITH, Adjutant
Commanders Corner,
It is a privilege to congratulate
our baseball team for winning the
Alabama State Championship.
Congratulations on a job well
done!
We are planning a very progressive
agenda for Post 34. In October, we
will sponsor our Annual ROTC
Scholarship Day, participate
in the University of Alabama
Homecoming Parade and look
forward to participating in the
Tuscaloosa Christmas Parade.
Throughout December we will
collect toys for the “Marines Toys
for Tots”
2015 Senior Post Roster: Zack Winingham
Landen Davis
Tanner Ary
Keegan Schafer Chase Bowlin Reid Ryan
Antonio Bostic Jr
Hunter Clements
Landan Sartain
Brook Brannon
Alex Hammond
Brenton Sanders
Mitchell Mueller
J.T. Hyche
Brayden Butts
Anthony Crowe
Alex Foster
Tanner Luker
Garrett Chandler
William Gibbons
www.ALP34.org
One of our main goals for next
year is to increase the number
of local high school students
participating in Boys State. Since
the University of Alabama is
hosting Boys State, we should have
a large representation from our
local community.
Our warmest appreciation to
The Douglas Agency www.DouglasUSA.com - for their
strong support of our POST 34,
The American Legion, and our
veterans. You are second to none!
Thank you.
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Together, We have a VOICE in our Nation’s Capital -
The American Legion is the nation’s most influential, effective and dependable advocate of
veteran affairs fighting for better active-duty pay, improved housing for active-duty families and
helping to ensure that the VA’s medical system can properly care for veterans.
CONTACT YOUR
STATE REP
We need every member to contact their state representative
immediately because some elected officials at the state level want
to eliminate our state military exception to our retirement pay and
some would like to eliminate the tax exemption for Social Security.
Please call your state representative today and let him/her know
that you are opposing any elimination of our benefits.
Senators:
Senator Gerald Allen 334-242-7889
Senator Bobby Singleton 334-242-7935
State Representatives:
Chris England – 334-342-7703
Bill Poole – 334-242-7624
Alan Harper – 334-242-7732
Rich Wingo – 334-242-7600
LO C A L B U S I N E S S E S
T H AT G I V E D I S C O U N T S
TO VETERANS:
APPLEBEE’S - University Mall. 1701 McFarland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
PIZZA HUT – 6343 Interstate Dr, Cottondale, AL 35453
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE - 5001 Oscar Baxter Dr, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
BAUMHOWER’S RESTAURANT – Harper Lee Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
MELLOW MUSHROOM – 2230 University Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
JALAPEÑOS MEXICAN GRILL - 4432 Old Birmingham Hwy, Tuscaloosa, Alabama. 35405
IHOP - 724 Skyland Blvd, Tuscaloosa, Al 35405
THE POTTERY GRILL - 5420 HWY 69 N, Northport. AL
PICADDILLY RESTAURANT - University Mall, 1701 McFarland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, 35404
O’CHARLEY’S - 3799 McFarland Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
GLORY BOUND RESTAURANT - 2325 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
DREAMLAND BARBEQUE- 101 Bridge Ave, Northport & 5535 15th Ave E, Tuscaloosa, AL
PETRO #319 - 22526 Hwy 216, McCalla, AL 35111
VON MAUR - Galleria Mall, Birmingham, AL
SEARS- University Mall, 1701 McFarland Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
MUGSHOTS GRILL, 511 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
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Alabama
Girls State
LUCY JORDAN-
Lucy Jordan, the past State
President of Alabama Girls State,
welcomes Mary Lauren Stewart,
16, at the opening ceremonies of
Girls State 2015 at the University
of Alabama. Stewart, the daughter
of Jon and Shannon Stewart of
Selma, is an incoming senior at
Morgan Academy.
The American Legion Membership Application
Together,
We make a
DIFFERENCE -
2015 POST 34 Annual Member Dues / Remittal Form
Name:____________________________Member #__________Amount: $50.00
Address:_____________________________________________________
City:___________________________State_________ZipCode_________
Email: _________________________________Telephone:_________________
MAIL PAYMENT / APPLICATION TO:
AMERICAN LEGION POST 34, P.O. BOX 20379, TUSCALOOSA, AL 35402-0379
The
American
Legion
was
chartered and incorporated by
Congress in 1919 as a patriotic
veterans organization devoted
to mutual helpfulness. It is the
nation’s largest wartime veterans
service organization, committed to
mentoring youth and sponsorship
of wholesome programs in our
communities, advocating patriotism
and honor, promoting strong
national security, and continued
devotion to our fellow service
members and veterans.
The American Legion’s success
depends
entirely
on
active
membership, participation and
volunteerism. The organization
belongs to the people it serves and
the communities in which it thrives.
Help Others Join today!
Design / Editorial Newsletter Services By The Douglas Agency- (662) 889-3255 - www.DouglasUSA.com
Alabama
Boys State
THE POST 34
United States Marine Corps JROTC Cadet
2nd Lieutenant Devin Watkins graduated
from Alabama Boys State this summer at the
University of Alabama. He is a senior at Bryant
High School in Tuscaloosa. Cadet Watkins just
received his letter of acceptance to the United
States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.
Our warmest congratulations to Cadet Watkins
and the Alabama Boys State.
Non-Profit Organization
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PAID
THE AMERICAN
LEGION
American Legion
McCray-Moody,Post 34
PO Box 020379
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35402
AUXILIARY CORNER
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JOIN WITH US TODAY!
To all Legion members, if your wife
is not a member of the Auxiliary,
and wants to join, please contact:
Mary Nell Hallman 205 345-7766 H
205 394-1450 Cell
MEMBERSHIP DUES:
$30.00 for Senior Members
$5.00 for Junior Members(under the age of 18)
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POST
Planner
Post 34 Monthly Meeting
SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
American Legion Day SEPTEMBER 16, 2015
University of AL Homecoming Parade
Tuscaloosa Christmas Parade
Alabama Boys State
Deadline call (334) 262-6638
Alabama Girls State
Deadline call (334) 262-6638
POST 34 MEETING INFORMATION
Effective immediately Post 34 meetings will be held on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at
the Tuscaloosa County Extension Auditorium, 2501 7th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL. The auditorium is located
next to the main license office. Any questions regarding our meetings please contact nicolasbritto75@
gmail.com or contact Mary Nell Hallman at 205-464-4619. LET’S KEEP YOU UP-TO-DATE... MARK YOUR
CALENDARS FOR SCHEDULED MEETINGS: February 12 March 12 April 9 May 14 June 11 July 9
Aug 13 Sept 10 October 8 November 12 & Dec 10. Meeting will start promptly at 6:30 p.m.
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