by larryw | Oct 17, 2021 | Community, Events
October 26, 2021
8:45am – 4:00pm CDT
Military Veterans, First Responders, Active Military Servicemembers, Healthcare workers and Spouses are invited to a one-day Benefits & Resource Fair. The Dallas Police Department, the Texas Veterans Land Board, VA North Texas Health Care System, and Dallas County Veterans Services are sponsoring the event. More than thirty-five organizations will participate.
The fair will be held at The Frontiers of Flight Museum at Love Field, 6911 Lemmon Avenue, Dallas, TX 75209.
Register at: https://tinyurl.com/9u7tjd4w
If you cannot attend and want the vendor resources emailed, please email Mallory Morris at mallory.morris@glo.texas.gov
The event will follow current Dallas County ordinances and directives regarding COVID-19. Please bring a mask to this event.
by larryw | Oct 13, 2021 | American Legion Post 178, Events
A second post “get together” is planned for members and their families at Strikz Entertainment at 8789 Lebanon Road, Frisco, TX 75034 on Thursday, October 28 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. A special reduced fee per person of $14.00 will cover bowling and shoes.
If you plan to join us, please RSVP with your number of participants to thorspost@msn.com by Monday, October 25.
We look forward to seeing you there!
by larryw | Aug 12, 2021 | Community, Events
August 19, 2021
City Works Eatery and Pour House
2nd Floor
6:30-8:30 P.M.
The Purple Heart Social is an event for veterans and patriots to get together and celebrate the men and women who received the Purple Heart. Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney will be honoring the Purple Heart recipients with a proclamation. There will also be food available courtesy of City Works Eatery and Pour House on the second floor starting at 6:30pm on Thursday, August 19. Event sponsors include Michael Shasteen with Supreme Lending and Dr. Adeel and Sadaf Haq with Pain Management of North Dallas. Post 178 is proud to be a Purple Heart Post.
by larryw | Jul 22, 2021 | Events
Photo Caption: Chef Marty Martel, USAF, Retired, cooked plenty of pancakes and bacon for a great turnout.
On Saturday, July 17th, Post 178 held a pancake breakfast for members and their families. It was the first “get together” since the onset of COVID-19 and many attended. Attendees enjoyed each other’s company and especially the pancakes and bacon grilled by longtime member Chef Marty Martel. Many thanks to Korrie and Brett Ragsdale of Be Krafty Ent. Inc. and everyone that assisted with the food and refreshments preparations.
by larryw | Jul 2, 2021 | Events
Post 178 will hold our first “after COVID lockdown” social event and hope you and your family can attend. This pancake breakfast will be a great opportunity to just get together to enjoy each other’s company. Breakfast will include pancakes, bacon, juice, coffee, and water. It will be served at the large pavilion at Frisco Commons Park on Saturday, July 17th from 9-11 a.m. There will be no charge for breakfast, but it is only for Post 178 members and their families.
Please R.S.V.P by emailing friscolegion.commander@gmail.com with the number of family members that will attend so we can ensure that we have enough “fixings”.
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.”
