Post 178 Honors Former Finance Officer
Commander Joanne Schumm presented an appreciation Certificate of Appreciation to Terry Meyering to recognize his service and contributions to successes of Post 178 over the past ten years. Photo by John Brady.
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Immediate Past Commander Ed Reed, on behalf of the Post Executive Committee and its more than 450 members, presented an appreciation plaque to Terry Meyering to recognize his service and contributions to successes of Post 178 over the past ten years. Photo by John Brady.
At its annual June officer elections, Terry Meyering, the post’s only finance officer since it was chartered in 2014, decided to not seek re-election. Jeff Magargle was elected the new Post 178 Finance Officer.
Terry was first elected in 2014 when the post was chartered and has been its only finance officer for the past ten years. During his tenure as a key member of the Post Executive Committee, he made significant contributions to the post’s successes.
In addition to his post financial responsibilities, he served as the 4th District Finance Officer from 2018 and as the 1st Division Finance Officer from 2016. He also held other American Legion post positions, including Sergeant-At-Arms and Vice Commander Social Activities.
He was also Post 178’s newsletter editor and publisher which won numerous awards and was frequently recognized statewide from the Texas American Legion Publishers Association (TXALPA). He was actively involved in the Color Guard that represented the post at major community events. He also played a key role as Secretary on the Board of Directors for the Courcy Post 178 Foundation.
Terry originally joined the American Legion in 1994 at Post 264 in Lake Forest, Il. He joined because he wanted to serve a worthy cause. He transferred to Post 178 in December 2013.
Terry is a U.S. Army veteran. He joined in November 1960 in Los Angeles. He was a communications specialist in the 261st Signal Corps in Fort Bliss, TX. He was honorably discharged in November 1963 in El Paso, Texas.
After serving his country, Terry began his civilian career with Westinghouse Broadcasting and Cable. He retired in 1990 as Vice President-Operations, Chicago. During his retirement, he continued to share his financial expertise and leadership skills. He is a former member of the Board of Directors and treasurer for Meals on Wheels of Lee County, FL., a former chair of the finance committee for the Reflection Lakes Homeowners Association, and for 12 years also voluntarily served social service agencies in Lee County FL developing and supporting computerized programs to manage their operations and finances which included Community Cooperative Ministries, Inc., Amigos En Christo, Inc., Grace Community Center, Inc., and Dr. Piper Community Center. For eight years, he also served as a volunteer computer instructor at the Frisco Senior Center.
Post 178 wishes him continued good health and the best of luck in his future endeavors.