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Miscellaneous infomation about the American Legion and Post 201

  • Meetings: 1st & 3rd Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
  • A regular meeting requires a quorum of at least 5% of total post membership.
  • Membership Year: July thru June.  
  • Current post dues:  $35.00
  • Former military rank is not recognized in the American Legion, so there is no traditional chain of command. Former rank has no bearing on the election of National or State leaders.
  • American Legion members are not to be addressed by their military ranks, as the American Legion is a civilian organization, according to the Constitution of American Legion Post #21. A command structure is in place, consisting of elected and appointed officials, but military rank has no bearing on the fulfillment of these positions.
  • Post 201 is part of District 6 of the Department of Ohio.  The Department of Ohio is one of 55 departments of the American Legion.
  • Veterans have access to the BX online.  Certain classes of Veterans can come on base for both BX and Commissary.  For information see Expanded Commissary & Exchange Privileges | Military Benefits
  • American Legion members can order items through the American Legion Flag and Emblem catalog:  Phone is 1-888-453-4466
  • Obituaries can be obtained from www.legacy.com or through the attending funeral home.
  • The Madison County Veterans Service center helps veterans.  It is located in the County Courthouse
  • The post has a supply of medical equipment for free loan to anyone having a need in the community.  We have wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, toilet seats, etc.  Contact our Service Officer for assistance.  Current Officers – American Legion – West Jefferson Post 201 (amlegpost201.org)

Do’s and Dont’s for legion members:

  • Gavel:  Rapping the gavel 3 times is a command to stand.  Rapping the gavel once is a command to sit (or remain seated if rapped once during the meeting)
  • Caps are worn during the meeting except for prayers, pledge of allegiance, and POW/MIA ceremony.
  • Caps are not worn while eating.  Custom in the American Legion is that if you are caught wearing a hat while eating, another member can demand a dollar!
  • Caps are not worn outside during inclement weather unless during a ceremonial activity.
  • Turn off cell phone during a meeting unless you are on call for emergencies.  Our post levies a $5.00 fine for violation. 
  • Use proper language. Cussing will cost you $1.00.
  • If you need to take something to the head table, approach from the rear.  Do not split the flags, go around a flag to the rear of the table.