Post 178 Honors Former Finance Officer

by larryw | Sep 4, 2024 | American Legion Post 178, Recognitions

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.

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 4^th 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 261^st 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.

American Legion Post 178 Recognized by Frisco Independent School District Board of Trustees

by larryw | Nov 18, 2023 | American Legion Post 178, Recognitions

(L-R) Laura Mealey, Community Outreach Liaison, Dr. Mike Waldrip, Superintendent, Frisco ISD, and Denette Davis, President, Frisco ISD Board of Trustees, present the Partners in Education certificate to Ed Reed, Post 178 Commander.

At the November 13, 2023, Frisco ISD Board of Trustees meeting, President Dynette Davis and Dr. Mike Waldrip, Superintendent, Frisco ISD, presented a recognition certificate to American Legion Post 178 for their support, dedication, and service to the students and staff of the Frisco Independent School District.

Ed Reed, Post 178 Commander, accepted the certificate on behalf of its Post Executive Committee and its more than 350 members. As part of its Partners in Education program, Frisco ISD recognized that the American Legion youth programs, such as Boys State, Girls State, Oratorical Scholarship Contest, Scouting, and Voter Registration, complement youth education by developing lifelong skills.

American Legion Post 178 Honors Distinguished Cadets at the Lebanon Trail Cadet Corps Annual Awards Ceremony

by larryw | May 8, 2023 | American Legion Post 178, Recognitions

Cadet Lieutenant Junior Grade Jake N. Tramel accepts the American Legion Military Excellence Medal.

Cadet Lieutenant Junior Grade Kai J. Schlabach accepts the American Legion Scholastic Excellence Medal.

The Lebanon Trail High School Navy National Defense Cadet Corps (NNDCC) held their 2^nd Annual Awards Banquet on May 2, 2022. Major Gary Billings, USMC (Retired), Senior Naval Science Instructor, invited members of Post 178 to attend to present American Legion excellence medals.

Commander John Stammreich and Adjutant Jose Torres, Sr. presented medals and certificates to two distinguished cadets. Cadet Lieutenant Junior Grade Jake N. Tramel, Lebanon Trail High School, was awarded the American Legion Military Excellence Medal. Jake will attend the United States Merchant Marine Academy and plans to become a US Naval Aviator. Cadet Lieutenant Junior Grade Kai J. Schlabach, Reedy High School, was awarded the American Legion Scholastic Excellence Medal. Kai will attend the University of Arkansas on an Air Force ROTC scholarship and plans to join its cyber warfare program.

The mission of the Cadet Corps is to motivate young people to become better citizens and effective leaders. The teaching goals of both the Cadet Corps and the Post 178 Americanism programs have identical focuses: leadership, teamwork, personal responsibility, a sense of accomplishment, and service to the nation. American values and patriotism are also highlighted in both programs.

Classique Jewelers, an active post supporter, donated medal engraving.