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"A Veteran is a Veteran"
Rest In Peace Past Commander Larry Schoppe. He will be greatly missed by his many friends.
"If you want to thank a soldier, be the kind of American worth fighting for"
**Our website is under construction. Please check back often for updates!
What's Happening at Post 1...
**New-June Membership meeting slated for June 14, 2025
The June 2025 Membership meeting has been scheduled for June 14, 2025, 12 noon at Post 1-2507 East 25th Street, Minneapolis
to allow members to attend the 5th District Convention.
More info on the convention here:
https://www.mnfightingfifth.org/files/5th_Dist_ConvCall_2025_04.pdf
**New-Community Partners Contribute to Successful Memorial Day Service
Memorial Day 2025-Post 1 participated in the Soldiers and Pioneers Cemetery's 154th Annual Memorial Day Service. Post 1 posted
the colors and the Memorial Rifle Squad fired a 21 gun salute. The Colin Powell JROTC presented the colors and cadets read
General Logan's Order and the Gettysburg address. One of Post 1's own, 2nd Vice Commander Samia (Sammi) Hollinger, gave the
keynote address. Sgt. Hollinger spoke of how the American Legion helps our nation's veterans and provided examples from her
own experiences. Boy Scout Troop 1 set up chairs for guests and placed flags at the graves of fallen service members, and
the Seward Community Band played martial music and Taps.
The crowd was treated to excellent weather and was standing room only. In fact, cemetery staff used all available folding
chairs and were forced to add office chairs from the cemetery office as the crowd just kept coming. Post 1 sponsored a community
meal of sloppy joes and potato salad at the Eagles Club immediately after the service. In all, it was a wonderful day made
better by a great crowd and cooperation by community partners.
**New-Post 1 sends 1 Student, 1 Instructor to State American Legion College
Camp Ripley, MN
When the Spring 2025 American Legion College opened on April 24, 2025, 2 Post 1 members were there to represent our Post-!st
Vice Commander Chris Sam was there as an Instructor, and 2nd Vice Commander Samia (Sammi) Hollinger was there as Post 1's
most recent student. Legion College is a thorough introduction to the American Legion with topics such as Constitution and
By-Laws, Conflict Resolution and Post & District Officer Duties. Students participate in group assignments and guided
discussion which help them gain insight into how other posts conduct their business and allow for the sharing of best practices
between students. "I cannot recommend American Legion College highly enough! The presenters have a sincere dedication
to the American Legion and thorough knowledge of the programs and benefits of American Legion membership. I recommend Legion
College for brand-new Legion members as well as members with many years in the organization"-Sammi Hollinger.
Sam joined the State Training Committee as an Adjunct Instructor after attending American Legion College in April 2024.
May Membership Meeting Postponed
The Regular Membership Meeting originally scheduled for May 3 at 12 noon has been rescheduled to May 10 at noon. Hope to see
you there!
December 7, 2024-Post 1 Commander Milt Schoen appoints 3 new Officers to the Post 1 Executive Board
Amy Gillette was appointed 3rd Vice Commander
Rich Neuwirth was appointed Post Chaplain
Terry Davenport was appointed Sergeant-At-Arms.
Commander Schoen tasked the new Officers with moving Post 1 forward into the future.
Also at the Dec. 7 meeting, an audit of the Post's finances was conducted. No actionable items were discovered. The information
used to conduct the audit is available for review by appointment or at a membership meeting. If you would like to review the
materials, please email the Post at mplspost1@hotmail.com to make arrangements.
Post 1 Officers Attend American Legion College
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