The American Legion, Inc
Post 175
Organized September 27, 1945
Address: 8700 Bell Creek Rd
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Phone: (804) 789-8667
Email: info@post175.org
Rental Email: rental@post175.org
CONTACTS
Commander - George Navas, 804-368-0100
1st Vice Commander - Marty Martin, 804-368-0100
2nd Vice Commander - George Bayer
Chaplain - Glenn Hawkins 804-335-6728
Adjutant- Debbie Livise 804-512-7926
Service Officer - John Block, 703-501-2257
***UPDATED 04/09/21 - The Post is Re-Opening
per the followings schedule
13 April (Tuesday): 9:00 am to 11:00 am - Commander’s Coffee (Member Lounge)
20 April (Tuesday): 9:00 am to 11:00 am - Commander’s Coffee (Member Lounge)
27 April (Tuesday): No morning Commander’s Coffee
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm – General Membership Meeting (Main Hall)
Note: Nominations for Post Officers to be submitted during General Membership Mtg.
04 May (Tuesday): 9:00 am to 11:00 am - Commander’s Coffee (Member Lounge)
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Executive Committee Meeting (Main Hall)
11 May (Tuesday): 9:00 am to 11:00 am - Commander’s Coffee (Member Lounge)
18 May (Tuesday): 9:00 am to 11:00 am - Commander’s Coffee (Member Lounge)
25 May (Tuesday): No morning Commander’s Coffee
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm - General Membership Meeting (Main Hall)
Note: Election of Post Officer’s (for Fiscal Year 2021-2022) during General Membership Mtg.
29 May (Saturday): 7:30 am to 10:00 am - Community Breakfast (Tentative)
** Please remember to wear your masks while in our Post home. **
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Interim Slate of Officers for 2020-2021
Acting Commander George Navas
Acting 1st Vice Commander Marty Martin
2nd Vice Commander George Bayer
Adjutant Debbie Livsie
Chaplain Glenn Hawkins
Finance Officer Doug Snell
Acting Judge Advocate Jim Kickler
Sergeant-at-Arms Myrtle Starling
Service Officer John Block
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MEMBERSHIP MEETING: 4th Tuesday of each month. Social Hour 5:00 p.m., Dinner at 6:00 p.m. and meeting at 7:00 p.m.
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING: 1st Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
JOIN US THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH FOR A POST SOCIAL FUN NIGHT 5:30 TO 10:00PM. CANCELED UNTIL A DATE TO BE DETERMINED
BRING A SNACK OR COVERED DISH TO SHARE FOR AN INFORMAL GET TOGETHER.
Join us for a game of Pool, Darts, Cards, or try your luck on our Electronic Pull Tab Machines.
Commanders Coffee
Looking for a post to join?
Stop by any Tuesday Morning and check us out!
See The Re-Opening Schedule Above
Every Tuesday at 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM we have the Commanders Coffee with fresh coffee and assorted Donuts. This is a great time to catch up with friends, and meet new friends at the Post.
Come on in!
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Post 175 will host American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Post
on the following date:
Next Blood Drive TBD
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
PREPARATION FOR YOUR DONATION
EAT WELL, STAY HYDRATED, BRING ID
American Legion Post 175
8700 Bell Creek Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter "American Legion" to schedule an appointment
Come on over the American Legion Post and give the gift of life, and join the "Gallon Club" Your donation may save a life or aid in a successful operation.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
After much consideration and debate, the staff at Old Dominion Honor Flight has decided to postpose the April 25, 2020 Mission due to the grwoing concern surrounding the COVID-19 virus. All Veterans and Guardians weill be given the option to travel with us in October 10th or on another missie at a later date. Please understand the health and safety of our honored Veterand and amazing volunteers were at the forefront of this decision. Continue to watch for updates as we continue to prepare for future missions. Thanks you again for your understanding.
Steven J. Combs
Vice President - Richmond
Old Dominion Honor Flight
Old Dominion Honor Flight Info For Honor Flight and Applications on the Honor Flight Page
Please Click Here to Visit the Honor Flight Page
HONOR FLIGHTS ARE CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE< BUT APPLICATIONS CAN STILL BE SENT IN
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Veteran's Honor/Memorial Paver Garden
Join the growing list of fellow members that have purchased an Honor/Memorial Brick Paver in our Veteran's Honor/Memorial Paver Garden by our member's entrance. The cost is still just $100. Click on the link below to download the form, fill it our and either mail it with your check or bring it by the Post on Tuesday Mornings, and enjoy the comradeship with other members.
Here is the link to the form; /files/Veterans_Brick_Paver_Order_Form.pdf
If you would like to be part of our Post 175 web page team please contact the webmaster at webmaster@post175.org. No programing experience needed just simple plain language typing! For more information, contact webmaster@post175.org
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