This was the first monthly fitness walk. We had a fun time walking and talking then after our walk we stayed for about 30 minutes just to talk.
We walk on the first Saturday of each month at 8 am meeting at Frisco Commons Park parking lot and hope to see you at our next fitness walk on October 5.
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.
Aug. 29, 2024, marks the birthday of the United States Marine Corps Reserve.
108 years ago, on August 29, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the Naval Appropriations Act of 1916, which established the Marine Corps Reserve. With approximately 35,000 Reserve Marines and 184 Reserve Training Centers across the country, The Marine Corps Reserve is the largest command in the U.S. Marine Corps.
The mission of the Marine Corps Reserve is to augment and reinforce active Marine forces in times of war, national emergency, or contingency operations, and provide service to the community such as through Toys for Tots during the holiday season. The Marine Corps Reserve is responsible for providing trained units and qualified individuals to be mobilized to carry out these duties.
Reserve Marines retain their civilian commitments but are ready to support their Corps in major combat assignments, humanitarian efforts, and national emergencies.
In attendance at the Social were many Purple Heart recipients, a Medal of Honor recipient and community leaders. Councilman John Keating read a City of Frisco proclamation that honored the Purple Heart recipients. Each Purple Heart recipient in attendance was presented with their own proclamation giving each soldier his own special memento honoring their service.
There were several notable speakers that evening that included Florent Groberg who spoke of his experience leading up to his Purple Heart moment and President Obama’s presenting him with the Congressional Medal of Honor. A live auction raised money for Frisco’s very own Purple Heart Monument to be erected at the Frisco’s Veterans Memorial in Frisco Commons Park. The Medal of Honor Mobile Museum was out front of the venue and was available for all to tour. Many Military Order of the Purple Heart were present from the local, state and national level.
American Legion Post 178 is proud to be a “Purple Heart Post. “
A time for Americans to pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who were either wounded on the battlefield or paid the ultimate sacrifice. Purple Heart Day is also known as National Purple Heart Day, Purple Heart Recognition Day, and Purple Heart Appreciation Day. Purple Heart Day is considered an unofficial observance meaning that businesses, government offices, etc. do not close on this day.
On Purple Heart Day, we honor those who have received the Purple Heart medal. Post 178 is proud to be a Purple Heart Post.
Each year, brave men and women from the military service return to civilian life. Hire a Veteran Day was created to remind job seekers and employers alike that these veterans’ experience and dedication can breathe new life into the workforce. It aims to teach people the value of hiring a veteran.
