by larryw | Jul 16, 2024 | American Legion Post 178
Wednesday, August 7th 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Rotate Bar and Kitchen
5454 MAIN ST, FRISCO, TX 75033
We have an exciting night planned for this year’s Purple Heart Social.
• Honor our PH recipients.
• Mayor to read proclamation.
• We will have a live auction at the end of the evening to raise money for our very own Purple Heart Monument to be erected at the Frisco’s Veterans Memorial in Frisco Commons Park.
• Medal of Honor Mobile Museum will be out front for all to tour.
• Military Order of the Purple Heart local, state and national will be in attendance.
As always, we will be honoring our PH recipients, we will have attendees from the Military Order of the Purple Heart from the local, state and national level. We will have the Medal of Honor mobile museum out for all to tour.
American Legion Post 178 is proud to be a “Purple Heart Post. “
Commander Joanne Schumm
by larryw | Jul 10, 2024 | American Legion Post 178
Pictured L-R: Vice Cmdr-Membership – John Stammreich and Commander – Joanne Schumm. Not in photo Vice Cmdr-Activities – Thor Anderson,
Vice Cmdr-Public Relations – John Brady, Honor/Color Guard Captain – Bill Drake, and Executive Member – Larry Wilhelm
Photo by John Brady
The American Legion Post 178 manned an information booth at Frisco Freedom Fest 2024. Festivities concluded with one of the largest fireworks shows in North Texas.
by larryw | Jul 10, 2024 | American Legion Post 178, Color Guard
Members of the American Legion Post 178 Color Guard and cadets from the JROTC Navy National Defense Cadet Corps presented the Nation’s Colors and service flags at the Frisco Freedom Fest. Photos by John Brady.
The Post 178 Color Guard and JROTC Navy National Defense Cadet Corps had the honor of presenting the Nation’s Colors and Service Flags during the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Frisco Freedom Fest. The Independence Day celebration in the City Hall Plaza had live entertainment, local vendors, a Classic Car Show and many food vendors.
by larryw | Jul 2, 2024 | American Legion Post 178
Your 2024-2025 Post 178 Executive Committee is Fred Rogers at podium, Facing the podium from Right to Left. Joanne Schumm, John Stammreich, John Brady, Thor Anderson, Terry Gilbert, Jose Torres Sr, Jeff Magargle, Delmon Outland, Bill Drake, Larry Wilhelm. Also not pictured is Hyram Sasser.
In June, post executive committee members were elected for 2024-2025. The committee formally meets monthly to coordinate and direct the programs and volunteer efforts of the post.
Since Post 178 was chartered in 2014, membership has grown to more than 450 members, many of which reside throughout Denton and Collin Counties. Dedicated to caring for veterans, servicemembers, and their families, the post also sponsors programs that mentor community youth, provide temporary financial assistance, emergency aid for disasters, and educational scholarships. It helps veterans with their VA benefits and provides volunteer services at assisted living and senior centers. Its veteran volunteers are dedicated to community service.
by larryw | May 24, 2024 | American Legion Post 178
National Poppy Day is celebrated in countries around the world. In the United States, it is observed on the Friday before Memorial Day, which falls on May 24, 2024 this year. On this day, people wear a red poppy to honor the fallen heroes who have worn our nation’s uniform and to support living veterans. The red poppy has been a symbol of sacrifice since World War I, reminding Americans of the sacrifices made by our veterans while protecting our freedoms.
by larryw | May 22, 2024 | American Legion Post 178
Post 178 Boys State delegates pose for a group photo after completing the orientation meeting
Post 178 Boys State Committee members recently completed its annual orientation for the 24 Boys State delegates who will represent 12 Frisco ISD high schools and 1 independent school in Austin at the University of Texas in June. The orientation was held at the Frisco ISD district office.
Larry Wilhelm, Boys State Committee Chairman, said “The purpose of the orientation is to provide information that helps the delegates know what to expect during the five-day program. It also allows both the delegates and their parents to ask questions that improves their understanding of the program.”
The American Legion Boys State, an 85 years-old program, is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instructions for high school students. It is a participatory program where each delegate becomes part of the process of his local, county, and state government.
Using the highly effective experiential learning process, delegates are exposed to the rights and privileges, duties, and responsibilities of a franchised citizen. The training is objective and practical with city, county, and state governments operated by the delegates elected to various offices.
Since June 2014 and including the 2024 selected young men, Post 178 has sponsored 201 Texas Boys State delegates. The highly competitive Texas Boys State program supports mentoring youth, which is one of the Four Pillars of The American Legion.
