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About
the American Legion
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 veterans service organization, committed to mentoring and
sponsorship of youth programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and
honor, promoting a strong national security, and continued devotion to our
fellow service members and veterans.
The American
Legion
Preamble to the Constitution
FOR GOD AND
COUNTRY WE ASSOCIATE OURSELVES TOGETHER
FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
To uphold and defend the
Constitution of the United States of America; To maintain law and
order; To foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism;
To preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in the
Great Wars; To inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the
community, state and nation; To combat the autocracy of both the
classes and the masses; To make right the master of might; To
promote peace and goodwill on earth; To safeguard and transmit to
posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; To
consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual
helpfulness.
About
the American Legion Erie County Committee
The American Legion Erie County Committee is part
of the Department of NY District 8 with our office located in Buffalo,
NY. Erie County currently has thirty nine (39) active posts, with
locations that run from Tonawanda, NY North, to Springville, NY South;
and from Akron, NY East to Buffalo, NY West. The Erie County Legion
membership maintains the highest voting power in NY State for state
Conventions and is very active in the community. We sponsor annual
scholarships, service awards and special activities, as well as remain
very active with veteran's services and veteran's holiday ceremonies.
About the Other Branches of the American Legion Family
The Sons of the American Legion:
Founded in 1932, the Sons honor the service and sacrifice of
Legionnaires. There are more than 355,000 members in the United
States. Members include males whose parents or grandparents served in
the U.S. military and were eligible for American Legion
membership.
Local Point of
Contact:
Timothy S. Van
Patten
8075 County Rd. E. Amherst, NY
14051
The American Legion Auxiliary: As the
largest women’s patriotic service organization in the world, the
Auxiliary’s membership is around 800,000. With 9000 units in the United
States, members are fiercely dedicated to serving, helping and meeting
the needs of veterans, their families and their
communities.
Local Point of
Contact:
Rosemary O'Connell
299 Linden Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216
Legion Riders: With more than 2000
chapters, Legion Riders have helped raise more than $10 million for the
Legacy Scholarship Fund. The Riders also perform a number of services
for Legion – supported causes and provide support at military funerals.
Participants must be members of the Legion, Auxiliary or
Sons.
Local Point of
Contact:
Paul Pedersen
240 Hamlin Ave.
PH: (716)687-1589