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Oct/Nov/Dec
Newsletter

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Post #1 Mtg:
1st Thursday of the month @
7 pm

E-Board Mtg:
1st Thursday of the month @ 6:30 pm

Unit Mtg: 1st Thursday of the Month @
7 pm

S.A.L. Mtg:
3rd Thursday of the month @
7 pm


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TODAY !!!
STEAK NIGHT
5 - 8 pm
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Saturday Nov 21
ZONE 1 BREAKFAST
@ 10 am, Post 15
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POST 21
Mtg @ 2 pm
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Monday Nov 23
NO FOOTBALL
Sorry! We'll miss you.

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL
Come cheer for your favorite team!
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Tuesday Nov 24
CRIBBAGE
@ 6 pm
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Wednesday Nov 25
NO TACOS
Sorry. Come eat next week!

Thursday Nov 26
THANKSGIVING DINNER
1 pm - 5 pm
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Friday Nov 27
NO STEAK
Sorry! Come back next week!

Leadership

Commander:
James R. Grant
1st Vice Commander:
John Harrington
2nd Vice Commander:
Glenda Gleason
Adjutant:
Greg Kowatch
Finance Officer:
Harlan Poirier
Service Officer:
Robert Tumacder
Chaplain:
Dave Mazack
Historian:
Scott Hardon
S.A.L Commander:
Ralph Ahqupuk
Sgt-at-Arms:
Leslie Howard
Executive Committee:
3rd Yr - Mark Berg
2nd Yr - Tom Bomback
1st Yr - Ray Untiet
Unit President:
Aurora Courtney
Unit 1st V. P.:
Peggy Bateman
Unit 2nd V. P.:
Barby Rice
Unit Treasurer:
Barb Thaman
Secretary:
Jill Pawson
Unit Historian:
Anne Foley
Unit Sgt-at-Arms:
Wenda Sudduth
Unit Chaplain:
Debby Schrader
Unit Executive Board:
Connie Christianson
Marilyn Porter
Debby Schrader
Unit Trustees:
Lavonne Collier
Lori FitzSimons
Kelly Harrington
Newsletter Editors:
Aurora Courtney
Leslie Howard
Club Manager:
Glenda Brouillette-Gleason
Webmaster:
Marlene Cloude

Sites of Interest


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AK DEPT., THE AMERICAN LEGION

MY VETWORK

DEPT. OF VETERAN'S AFFAIRS

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POST 3, KETCHIKAN

POST 5, SEWARD

POST 10, BETHEL

POST 33, PETERS CREEK

POST 35, SUSITNA VALLEY
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Alaska Public Radio News Spot – Loussac Librarry Exhibit/Interview of Jim Grant and Scott Hardon
KSKA Public Radio – Metro News Spots – American Legion Post #1 Celebrates 90 Years
Listen to an historical interviews of American Legion Post #1 on KSKA Public Radio and APRN by clicking on either of the above links, then click on Download Audio or "play arrow" to listen to the radio interviews.

JACK HENRY POST #1 turned 90 years old this year!
Click here to see original Post Charter!

Our 90th Anniversary event on September 19th was an unqualified success.


American Legion Jack Henry Post 1 - 90th Anniversary Commemorative Medallion

Jack Henry Post #1 opened to the public at 11:00 am on September 19th and was followed by posting of the Colors by the West Anchorage High School JRAFROTC, the singing of the National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance. There was an anniversary ceremony at 1:00 pm.

If you missed this day of rememberance stay tuned. We will be posting information and pictures soon.


90th Anniversary Commemorative Medallion and $1 Coin


HISTORY OF JACK HENRY POST #1
Submitted by Scott Hardon, Post Historian. Please use the link in the lower, far left column to contact the Historian with any questions or historical information by clicking on his name.

The history of American Legion Jack Henry Post #1 starts at the end of the Great War (WWI). The returning veterans started forming small clubs and hosting reunions throughout the country.


1919 Minutes

Jack Henry Post #1's history starts in the Spring of 1919 when it was suggested by Jack Sutherland that a veteran's group be formed. Men like Lyle Larson, Elwyn Swetmann, Walter Blanton, and John L. Hughes all took this call and started spreading the word. One June 1, 1919, a meeting was held at the old Robert's Hall in Anchorage, which was at the corner of 4th & C Streets. More than thirty (30) veterans assembled, and after the appointment of a chairman, it was decided to organize a veteran's club here in Alaska.

In August of 1919, there was a meeting held to finalize the formation of the American Legion and an invitation went out to all local veteran's clubs to join. So, on August 20th of 1919, Anchorage made it's application for membership. Fifteen (15) men signed this original application. These men were:

  • I. H. Fleischman
  • Jack Sutherland
  • Elwyn Swetmann
  • John L. Hughes
  • John Sultan
  • Walter Batachi
  • Arthur H. Marsh
  • John Cook
  • Henry Dohrmann
  • John Reichart
  • George D. Vlahor
  • Variluis Plackas
  • James J. Delaney
  • Robert H. Romig
  • Walter J. Delaney

    These men unanimously agreed/decided, based on the recommendation of a late comrade, to name the Post after John "Jack" Henry. Jack Henry was the first man from Anchorage to be killed in action in the Cierges Woods, in France, nearly a year before the Meuse-Argonne offensive. So the newly named Jack Henry Post #1 application was signed and sent to Headquarters American Legion, which was then located in New York City.

    Word came on September 17, 1919 that the charter had been approved and returned to Anchorage. The first official general membership meeting was held on Friday, September 19, 1919 at 2000 hours at the local Moose Hall. Thirty-three (33) men showed up for that meeting. Elections for Officers was held and the Charter was signed/ratified. The original officers were:

  • Isaac H. Fleischman (Chairman)
  • Jack Sutherland (First Vice)
  • John L. Hughes (Second Vice)
  • Henry C Dohrmann (Secretary)
  • Walter L. Batachi (Treasurer)

    Jack Henry Post #1 was also designated as Alaska's Department Headquarters at this time. A special distinction was that on October 14th of 1920, Jack Henry Post #1 had it's first female member join the organization. She was Miss Francis Kolb. (Note: The information above was retrieved from the original Post's minutes from 1919 to 1921).


    1921 Minutes

    Now it's 2009 and Jack Henry Post #1 is has celebrated it's 90th Anniversary. This is an exciting milestone for
    Jack Henry Post 1, of Anchorage, Alaska.

    Respectfully submitted,

    Scott Hardon
    Historian, Jack Henry Post #1


  •  
    BACK TO THE FUTURE              


    Glen Chambers, Commander 1950 and Jim Grant, Commander 2009
    enjoying the Past Commanders' Dinner


    Name That Picture Night
    Commander, Jim Grant with Gerbert Whitehead, longest Post member - 64 years


    Post Officers of 1949
    Name That Picture Night

     
    PICTURES, PICTURES and...


    2008 Fur Rondy King, Commander Jim Grant with our Queen, Leslie Howard


    King and Queen in their royal carriage


    Memorial Day with Ted Stevens and Commander

      MORE PICTURES !!!


    Bright representation by 2008 Fur Rondy King and Queen in 4th of July Parade


    4th of July Parade Float with branches of the service reps


    Unit 1 Swearing In


    SAL Swearing In

     
    2009-2010 OFFICERS!

    Commander = James Grant, Sr.
    1st Vice Commander = John Harrington
    2nd Vice Commander = Glenda Gleason
    Adjutant = Greg Kowatch
    Finance Officer = Harlan Poirier
    Service Officer = Robert Tumacder
    Chaplain = Dave Mazak
    Historian = Scott Hardon
    Sergeant at Arms = Leslie Howard

    Executive Committee:
  • 1st year – Ray Untiet
  • 2nd year- Tom Bomback
  • 3rd year – Mark Berg

    Incoming Unit #1 Officers :
    President = Aurora Courtney
    1st Vice President = Peggy Bateman
    2nd Vice President = Barby Rice
    Treasurer = Barb Thaman
    Secretary = Jill Pawson
    Historian = Anne Foley
    Sergeant at Arms = Wenda Sudduth
    Chaplain = Debby Schrader
    Executive Board = Debby Schrader, Connie Christianson, and Marilyn Porter
    Trustees = Lavonne Collier, Lori FitzSimons, and Kelly Harrington

  •   PLEASE NOTE:

    The next newsletter submissions will be due October 8 for the next edition. Any submitted late may not be included. If you have something to add to the newsletter, feel free to contact me. There is a box by the bar manager’s door.

    Please alert your membership chair of address corrections.

    Thanks!

    Please take the time to look at the address block on your newsletter. If any of the information is incorrect, then you need to fill out a change of address form at the Post and turn it in or go to American Legion Online and update your information there. Address correction forms are available at the post and need to be submitted to the membership.


    Aurora Courtney, Unit #1



     
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