by larryw | Jun 24, 2021 | Events, Press Release
(L-R) Past 1st Division Commander Gene Toohey congratulates the new 2021-22 Post 178 Commander Rick Redden. Photo by Jeanie Beal
Post 178 implemented a new organizational structure and elected 12 Post Executive Committee officers at its general membership meeting on June 21, 2021. All newly elected officers will serve from July 2021 to June 2022. Former Commander Fred Rogers will fill the Immediate Past Commander position.
Mr. Gene Toohey, past 1st Division Commander, conducted the election. Elected were Rick Redden- Commander, Ed Reed-Vice Commander-Public Relations, Thor Anderson-Vice Commander-Post Activities, Terry Gilbert-Vice Commander-Programs, Jose Torres-Adjutant, Terry Meyering-Finance Officer, Bill McGowan-Judge Advocate, Paul Huff-Service Officer, James Schaub-Chaplain, Gemar Johnston-Sergeant at Arms, Ted Ruybal-Member at Large, and Larry Wilhelm-Member at Large.
4th District Commander Jason Castleberry installed the new officers. Commander Castleberry commented, “The leadership of Post 178 will continue its fine tradition of serving veterans, youth, and the Frisco and surrounding communities as it has done since it was chartered in 2014.”
by larryw | Jun 15, 2021 | Events
The election of our 2021-2022 Post Executive Committee officers will be held at our Membership Meeting on June 21, 2021, at 6:30 P.M. at Venture X – Frisco, 6735 Salt Cedar Way, 3rd floor.
This will be a “hybrid” meeting. You will be able to attend and vote in-person or virtually by Zoom. Zoom connection details will be sent before the meeting.
Two distinguished guests will attend our meeting: Mr. Gene Toohey, former 1st Division Commander, will conduct our election and 4th District Commander Jason Castleberry will install the new officers.
by larryw | May 25, 2021 | Community, Events
Image Credit: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8273
Ceremony Begins 9 a.m. 8000 McKinney Road
(In Front of Veterans Memorial)
Join the City of Frisco, the Frisco Garden Club, Frisco VFW Post 8273, and American Legion Post 178 for a Memorial Day Observance on Monday, May 31 at Frisco Commons. The event will feature a traditional flag and wreath-laying ceremony, patriotic music, and local scouts.
by larryw | Apr 4, 2021 | Events, Marine Corps
The 2nd Annual Devil Dogs, Hot Rods, and Hogs is planned for Saturday, April 24, 2021 from 9am until 3pm at the Black Gold Harley-Davidson at 1007 E. SH 121 Access Rd., Allen, TX 75013.
Car and bike show proceeds will support local veterans through the Marine Corps League of Collin County
For more information, go to Link.
by larryw | Jan 3, 2021 | American Legion Post 178, Events, Press Release
The American Legion Peter J Courcy Post 178 is conducting its 2021 membership drive. The post is one of the largest in Texas and represents one of the state’s fastest growing communities. Although the post currently has more than 585 members, it annually seeks to signup new and retain current veteran members to help support their numerous programs and activities in the Frisco community.
The American Legion is a patriotic veteran’s organization and is the nation’s largest veteran’s service organization. Each of its more than 13,000 posts worldwide is committed to mentoring and sponsorship of youth programs, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members, veterans, and their families.
All current military and veterans who served honorably since December 7, 1941 qualify for membership. To join visit https://friscolegion.com/about/membership.
For questions and more detail, contact Rick Redden at 214-385-0205 or friscolegion.1stvice@gmail.com
by larryw | Dec 30, 2020 | American Legion Post 178, Events
American Legion Post 178 recently participated in the 2020 Wreaths Across America national program at the DFW National Cemetery which involved more than 36,700 wreaths. In addition to post members helping to unload and distribute wreaths, it worked closely to assist Audrey Henvey, a Frisco Enterprise reporter, to author an article entitled “National Tradition Continues.” To access click https://bit.ly/34TA3KC.
