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POST NEWS WILL BE DISPLAYED HERE.
RETIREE APPRECIATION DAY, SATURDAY 29 APR 12, 0800-1500
Military retirees, gray area retirees, veterans and family members from all
branches of the Armed Forces/Uniformed Services are invited to Retiree
Appreciation Day. Information relative to health care, survivor
benefits, commissaries, exchanges, Veterans Administration, Social Security
benefits, DEERS/ID card renewals, and more will be available. The
location will be the Wadsworth Reserve Center, 2035 Goodman Street North,
Rochester, NY. More Information may obtained by calling Maryanne
Sernoffsky 585-339-3308. The deadline for reservations is Monday 2 APR
2012.
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HONORS NIGHT
On Sunday, 5 February 2012, Stevens - Connor American Legion Post 1330
hosted an Honors Night at the Rush Methodist Church to recognize a number of
individuals from the Rush community who, along with their respective
organizations, have contributed significantly to the outstanding quality of
life in the Town of Rush. Click
Here to read a short article and see a few pictures that were taken
at this event.
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THE CLOSING ON THE SALE OF THE HISTORIC
SCHOOL HOUSE (THE HOME OF STEVENS-CONNOR AMERICAN LEGION POST #1330), TO THE
COUNTY OF MONROE, TOOK PLACE ON FRIDAY 13 JANUARY, 2012.
The Post will still have a locked office at the facility and the Boy Scouts
will also have their own locked office.
IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THE ACTIVITIES
OF STEVENS-CONNOR AMERICAN LEGION POST #1330 WILL CONTINUE UNINTERRUPTED. The post will
continue to meet at the Old Post Home, 2611 Pinnacle Road, Rush, NY and Post
events such as the Memorial Day Parade support for Boy's State etc. will continue as usual.
AS A RESULT OF THIS SALE, THE POST HOME
ON PINNACLE ROAD WILL NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE FOR
RENTAL FROM THE STEVENS-CONNOR AMERICAN LEGION POST #1330.
Anyone interested in renting the facility should contact the Monroe County
Parks Commission.
It is suggested that anyone interested in renting a similar facility
should contact the Town of Rush Department of Recreation at telephone number
585-533-2340. A copy of the rental contract is available by clicking
on the following web link
www.townofrush.com/departments/forms-applications/recreation-forms
and click on the "Pavilion Rental Agreement" button.
The Following Is a Summary of an Article That
Appeared in the 7 DEC 2011 Issue of the Rochester D&C
“For Legion
Post Long History Nears End”
By Staff
Writer – David Andreatta
It took nearly 65 years, but time has finally caught
up with the Stevens-Connor American Legion Post in Rush. (Note: The post
will remain active and will continue to meet in the building on Pinnacle
Road. PH)
The men who are Post members and who maintained the
building have agreed to transfer the building, a converted one-room
schoolhouse dating back to 1881, to the County of Monroe, Department of
Parks for a fee of approximately $116,000. The County will convert the
building into a “five-star lodge” that can be rented for $350 per day. The
building will become the only county lodge in the trail park and the first
in the Town of Rush. The American Legion Post and the Boy Scout Troup will
maintain control of storage/office space within the building. The County
has also agreed to provide meeting space in the building for both the
American Legion Post and the Boy Scout Troop at no cost for a lengthy period
of time.
COMBINED LUNCH MEET WITH AMERICAN LEGION POST #664, HONEOYE FALLS
On Wednesday, 9 NOV 2011, Stevens-Connor American Legion Post #1330
hosted a joint lunch meeting with the Honeoye Falls American Legion Post
#664 at the Post Home on Pinnacle Road. Please
CLICK HERE to view a
brief article and pictures from the event that featured presentations by
Monroe County Vice Commander Linda Andersen and Executive Director of the
Military History Society of Rochester Executive Director Chuck Baylis.
THE NEW MONROE COUNTY VETERAN'S ID CARD IS
AVAILABLE
Please note: If you already
have a Department of Veterans Affairs photo ID card, you do not need to
apply for the Monroe County Veteran's ID Card.
Thomas P Flanigan,
Vice Commander Legion Post # 100, has sent the following out relative to
obtaining the new
Monroe County Vet ID card that may be used to obtain discounts at many
establishments.
"To Monroe County Vets: by some fluke I am the first Vet to recieve the new
Monroe County Vet ID card. The side shown is the reverse side. The
front side has my name, photo and Service Branch. That is all that is
required. I got this at the Monroe County Clerk's Office @ 39 West Main St.
Rochester. Phone (585) 753 1600. You will be able to get your card at the
Clerk's Office or the Veteran's Service Agency @ 125 Westfall Rd. Rochester.
Phone (585) 753 6040, ask for Fawn. DD-214 is required if they do not
have you already on file. This will get you on file at either place.
Fawn tells me that right now she does not have the equipment to process you,
so for the first few days maybe going downtown will be your best bet. At the
County you will have your card with you when you walk out. Hope this will be
of help to my Comrades. Tom Flanigan ."
(I did not include the photograph of Tom's card. PH)
PRESENTATION BY BOY'S STATE ATTENDEES SPONSORED BY THIS POST
On Wednesday, 19 OCT 2011 the Post invited students selected to be
sponsored by the Post to attend 2011 Boy's State and their parents to the
Post Home to receive awards and to make presentations to the Post members.
Rush Town Supervisor, Richard Anderson, was invited to make the award
presentations. CLICK HERE
to move to the article and pictures covering this event.
PROCESSION HONORING ARMY
SERGEANT DEVIN
SNYDER
Army
Sergeant Devin Snyder was killed in action on June 4th in Afghanistan. On
Monday, June 13, a procession bearing her remains passed through the village
of Rush.
Click here to view an article about her and see pictures of the
procession honoring our fallen hero.
STEVENS-CONNOR POST 1330 MEETING AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
On 15 JUNE 2011 the Steven’s Connor Post 1330 of the American Legion
hosted a general meeting and installation of newly elected officers to manage the post for the
2011 - 2012 period.
The meeting was followed by a socialization period.
Click here to view
details and see pictures taken at the event.
TENTATIVE ACTIVITIES PLANNED FOR THE 2010-2011 YEAR
Other activities tentatively scheduled for the 2010-2011 include:
Boy's State
Placing flags on
veteran's graves
Memorial Day
Parade with picnic with Rush Fire Department
Past
Commanders Recognition in October
Attending Boy
Scout Eagle presentations
Ladies night at
the Legion with a "pot luck" dinner (January or February)
Honoring Vietnam
Veterans
SICK CALL:
"The post would like to extend to all Steven's -
Connor members that may be ill, injured or infirm our sincere wishes to a
speedy recovery. If you know of any members that may be on 'sick call', or
would like to know if a member has been placed on 'sick call', please send a
note or call a member of the post leadership. 'Sick call' is also discussed
at each general membership meeting."
CLICK
HERE TO VIEW ARTICLE ABOUT THE HISTORY OF STEVENS-CONNOR AMERICAN LEGION
POST #1330 (This page is under development at this time.)
LOCAL DISCOUNTS FOR VETERANS
I understand that the following local businesses will offer discounts
to veterans and military personnel: Lowes, Home Depot (I have
been told that Home Depot and Lowes require the presentation of a VA
picture card labeled "Service Connected" meaning the bearer has a VA
recognized service connected disability to get a 10% discount on
purchases. I have been further advised that Lowes checks this
requirement closely but Home Depot is not consistent.) and Verizon
Telephone. In order to receive a discount you may have to show
proof of military service such as your American Legion membership card
or a VA picture identification.
It doesn't cost anything to always ask if a business offers a discount
to veterans and military personnel. If you identify a business
that offers a discount or discover an error, please send an e-mail
notice to the web master to have this list updated.
INTERNET LINKS OF INTEREST TO VETERANS (and others):
CLICK HERE to go to the page
where internet links of interest to veterans are shown.
NEW FEATURE: GUEST ARTICLE - "Why I Choose
to Shop At Sears" Click here to view this article
about how Sears treats its employees that have been called up to help the
United States.
Please e-mail pheaney@rochester.rr.com
if you have any questions or suggestions. Your question or comment
will be forwarded to the appropriate Post member for action.
Click BLUE links below For Recent
Additions to Web Pages and Web Sites. (If you have a problem
following link, try holding the control key down while clicking on link.):
New or Replacement of Veteran's Head Stones:
www.cem.va.gov/hm_hm.asp
is a web-site that gives information on government headstones, plaques and
other information.
VA Mortgages:
This site provides a comprehensive consumer guide on housing and
mortgages for veterans and active military. Click on
www.mortgageloan.com/veterans/
to visit this site.
"Rochester, New York is a newly formed 'hub' in the national
Honor Flight Network. We
are a not-for-profit organization created to honor America’s veterans for
their sacrifices. Honor Flight is free to all WWII
veterans and those from any generation who suffer a terminal illness."
(Extracted from their web site.)
Heather French Foundation for Veterans:
visit the web site www.heathersveterans.org
for information and links to agencies and organizations that provide
services for veterans and their families.
Details about Future Events sponsored by
Stevens Connor
Reports
covering past events
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NEW: DECREASE IN NUMBER
OF UNSHELTERED HOMELESS VETERANS
I have been advised that there is a web site that provides an article
starting with the following:
"The Departments of Veterans Affairs and
Housing and Urban Development have
announced that a new national report
shows that homelessness among veterans
has been reduced by nearly 12 percent
between January 2010 and January 2011.
"According to the 2011 supplement to
the Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR)
released today, 67,495 veterans were
homeless in the United States on a
single night in January 2011 – a
significant reduction from 2010’s single
night count of 76,329. "
Please
CLICK HERE to view the entire article.
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AN INTERESTING TIDBIT
As you open
your pockets for the next natural disaster, please keep
these
facts in mind:
expenses
The United Way President Brian Gallagher receives a
$375,000
base
salary along with numerous expense benefits.
UNICEF CEO Caryl M. Stern receives
$1,200,000
per year (100k
per
month) plus all expenses including a ROLLS ROYCE . Less than 5
cents of your donated dollar goes to the cause.
The Salvation Army's Commissioner Todd Bassett receives a
salary
of only
$13,000
per year (plus housing) for managing this $2
billion dollar organization. 96 percent of donated dollars go
to the
cause.
The American
Legion National Commander receives a
$0.00
zero
salary.
Your donations go to help Veterans and their families and
youth!
The Veterans of Foreign Wars National Commander receives a
$0.00
zero salary. Your donations go to help Veterans and their
families and youth!
The Disabled American Veterans National Commander receives a
$0.00
zero salary. Your donations go to help Veterans and their
families and youth!
The Military Order of Purple Hearts National Commander
receives
a
$0.00
zero salary. Your donations go to help Veterans and
their families and youth!
The Vietnam Veterans Association National Commander receives
a
$0.00
zero salary. Your donations go to help Veterans and their
families and youth!
No further comment is necessary. Please share this with everyone you
can. Have them look at our web site.
Stevens Connor Post #1330
Meeting Schedule
The next meeting is scheduled for
Wednesday, 18 APRIL, at 7:30 PM at the Rush Methodist Church on Route 15A,
South of Rush. I
The public and area veterans are invited to attend a
presentation about the Vietnam War by Richard
Updaw, Rush resident and member of the Stevens-Connor American Legion
Post #1330.
Following Mr. Updaw’s presentation, there will be a social
period, with refreshments, to provide an opportunity for camaraderie.
After the
socialization period, Certificates of Appreciation will be awarded to Post
members who are Vietnam Veterans for their contributions to this significant
historical event.
The
meeting will then be adjourned after a very brief business meeting.
Stevens Connor Post membership usually meets at 7:30 PM to
approximately 8:30 PM on the third Wednesday of each month at the post's
home, 2611 Pinnacle Road, Rush, NY 14543. The meeting is frequently
followed by a Social Hour from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Click on the link
directly below to find correct information about the next and future meeting
of the Post membership.
Click Here to see
listing of scheduled meetings and programs
ALL LEGIONNAIRES & VETERANS ARE WELCOME
ALONG WITH GUESTS.
Contact Officers
John Funkhauser, Post Commander, Tel.: 585-to be added.
More Internet Information Links:
www.veterans.ny.gov
Tel. 888-838-7697, The New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs provides
information concerning higher education benefits for honorably
discharged veterans, active duty personnel and some members of the Selected
Reserves.
www.gibill.va.gov
Tel. 888-442-4551, provides information on the newly implemented "Post 9/11
GI Bill" that may provide in-state tuition and fees for eligible veterans.
www.hesc.com Tel.
888-697-4372, provides information about the Veterans Tuition Award, a NYS
Program, that provides up to 98% of the full cost of undergraduate tuition
for NYS residents at the State University of NY for full or part-time
training.
www.vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp, Tel. 800-827-1000, provides
vocational rehabilitation program information to help veterans with
service-connected disabilities.
2011 ANNUAL RUSH FIRE DEPARTMENT PARADE
On July 8th, 2011, the Rush Fire Department opened their
carnival with a parade through the village. One outstanding vehicle on
display was the NEW RUSH EMERGENCY RESPONSE
VEHICLE. Click on
the following link to view pictures of the parade.
2011 ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PARADE IN RUSH
The 65th annual Rush Memorial Day Parade was held on Monday, May 30,
2011. This parade was sponsored and conducted by the Stevens Connor
American Legion Post #1330 of Rush, NY in conjunction with the Rush Fire
Department. The success of the event was highly dependent upon the
support of the Rush American Legion Post, Rush Fire Department and the Rush
Fire Department Band, Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of America, Rush
Lions Club and ESPECIALLY the many spectators who braved the threatening
early morning weather to honor our military heroes.
The parade route was from the Catholic Church at Route 15A north to
Route 251 and west to Pine Hill Cemetery where a brief presentation and
memorial service was held.
The parade then returned to the Rush Fire Hall for a presentation honoring
Stevens-Connor American Legion Post member William Gaffney for his
dedication to The Legion for over 65 years. Dismissal was followed by a
picnic lunch for all attendees.
A special thanks to
Ron Regoord and Norm Miller who coordinated the details leading up
to the parade.
Click here to
view pictures of the 2011 event
NEED A COPY OF YOUR DD-214 (PROOF
OF SERVICE) ? (Revised 12 DEC 2011)
Go to the U.S. Army Human Resources Command web site
www.archives.gov/veterans/evetrecs/index.html
At the top of the web home page on the left side is a
section titled “Request Military Service Records.” Click on the box.
This will launch the page "Learn About Requesting Military Records."
Click on the top bullet “Use eVetRecs.” This will clearly explain how
to use the internet to download required forms and how to submit them.
If this gets to be confusing, then you can contact them
directly. You can fax a letter of request to them or send a letter of
request by mail to:
National Personnel Records Center, 1 Archives Drive, St Louis, MO 63138-1002.
Their FAX number is 314-801-9175.
Please keep
in mind that the agency needs the following veteran's information:
Full Name, Service Number or Social Security Number, Branch of Service,
Dates of Service, and Birth Date. Do not forget to state that you are
requesting a copy of the "DD-214" form for this veteran. It would
probably be best to state your legal relation to the veteran and sign the
request.
When you submitted your request, you should be sent an acknowledgement by email
or by US Postal Service.
(NEW FEATURE) -- Comments from the
Post's Web Master:
The following is a column edited by Paul
Heaney, Web Master, Rush American Legion Post 1330. This column is
being added to provide a forum for individuals who view this web site to
comment about items and issues that are of significance to American
Citizens, especially with respect to veterans. The content is under
the control of the Web Master with review by the Post's Officers.
I welcome comments relative to the
content of this column, the web site in general, or other issues that
readers feel should be brought to the attention of others.
Today I received a link to a UTUBE video
that I believe should be of interest to all Americans. It is strongly
presented and I feel that it is slightly one sided but definitely presents
an issue that is (or should be) in the minds of all American Voters. I
understand that to date it has been viewed by more than 6 million people.
Click on the link below to view this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=JVAhr4hZDJE&vq=medium#t=19<
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