post 900 officers
Commander: Marty Smith
First Vice Commander: John Hayden
Adjutant: Fred Pask
Finance Officer: Brian Murray
Service Officer: Bill Pagels
Historian:
Sergeant-At-Arms: Albert Cheavacci
Chaplain: Fred Pask
First Vice Commander: John Hayden
Adjutant: Fred Pask
Finance Officer: Brian Murray
Service Officer: Bill Pagels
Historian:
Sergeant-At-Arms: Albert Cheavacci
Chaplain: Fred Pask
The american legion
The American Legion, the nation’s largest wartime veteran's organization, is devoted to mutual helpfulness, and is committed to:
- Mentoring youth and sponsoring wholesome programs in our communities
- Advocating patriotism and honor
- Promoting strong national security
- Continued devotion to our fellow service-members and veterans
The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest veterans service organization, committed to mentoring and sponsorship of youth programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.
In contrast to other veterans organizations, the Legion offers a number of local programs and activities to strengthen its commitment to our nation’s grass roots and the people we serve. Additionally, millions of dollars in donations have been given to fellow veterans and their families in times of grief, and various scholarship opportunities ensure the future success of our youth.
The American Legion is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization with great political influence perpetuated by its grass-roots involvements in the legislation process. Legionnaires’ sense of obligation to their community, state and nation drives an honest advocacy for veterans in Washington. The Legion stands not behind politics, but the issues and people that institute progress by focusing on veteran's rights and quality of life.
The American Legion’s success depends entirely on active membership, participation and volunteerism. The organization belongs to the people it serves and the communities in which it thrives.
- Mentoring youth and sponsoring wholesome programs in our communities
- Advocating patriotism and honor
- Promoting strong national security
- Continued devotion to our fellow service-members and veterans
The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest veterans service organization, committed to mentoring and sponsorship of youth programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.
In contrast to other veterans organizations, the Legion offers a number of local programs and activities to strengthen its commitment to our nation’s grass roots and the people we serve. Additionally, millions of dollars in donations have been given to fellow veterans and their families in times of grief, and various scholarship opportunities ensure the future success of our youth.
The American Legion is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization with great political influence perpetuated by its grass-roots involvements in the legislation process. Legionnaires’ sense of obligation to their community, state and nation drives an honest advocacy for veterans in Washington. The Legion stands not behind politics, but the issues and people that institute progress by focusing on veteran's rights and quality of life.
The American Legion’s success depends entirely on active membership, participation and volunteerism. The organization belongs to the people it serves and the communities in which it thrives.
American Legion post 900
The first meeting for Akron World War I veterans was held on December 1, 1919, which 15 charter officers were elected. On March 1, 1920 they met again to choose a name which they elected to give it the name L.L Tillman American Legion Post 900, in Honor of Lavern Lucius Tillman. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on September 20, 1917 and was assigned to the M-309th infantry Regiment which was a part of the General “Black Jack” Pershing’s “All American” Division. In France he was promoted to Sergeant. On October 16, 1918, in the Battle of the Argonne Forest, he gave his life for his country, just 26 days before the Armistice. He was the first person killed in Action from Akron during World War I. The post received their official Charter on March 31,1920.
In 1953 the Legion purchased the original home of the Post that was located at 115-117 John St Akron, NY which was there until it was damaged by a fire in the early 1980’s. After the fire the Legion purchased the Newstead Hotel in 1983 at 9 Eckerson Ave Akron NY and still remains there today.
The Cannon that is found on the side of the building at Eckerson Ave is a 57 MM World War II Anti-Tank gun which was donated to the Legion by the United State government in 1953. It arrived from the Raritan Arsenal in New Jersey.
In 1953 the Legion purchased the original home of the Post that was located at 115-117 John St Akron, NY which was there until it was damaged by a fire in the early 1980’s. After the fire the Legion purchased the Newstead Hotel in 1983 at 9 Eckerson Ave Akron NY and still remains there today.
The Cannon that is found on the side of the building at Eckerson Ave is a 57 MM World War II Anti-Tank gun which was donated to the Legion by the United State government in 1953. It arrived from the Raritan Arsenal in New Jersey.
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Eligibility Requirements
If you have served federal active duty (Title 10 for National Guard and Reserves) in the United States Armed Forces during any of the war eras listed below, and have been honorably discharged or are still serving -- you are eligible for membership in The American Legion!
If you have served federal active duty in the United States Armed Forces since December 7, 1941, and have been honorably discharged or are still serving - you are eligible for membership in The American Legion!
*Because eligibility dates remain open, all active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible to join The American Legion at this time, until the date of the end of hostilities as determined by the government of the United States.
**U.S. Merchant Marine eligible only from December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 (WWII).
*Because eligibility dates remain open, all active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible to join The American Legion at this time, until the date of the end of hostilities as determined by the government of the United States.
**U.S. Merchant Marine eligible only from December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 (WWII).
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American Legion Boys State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for U.S. high school students. A participatory program in which students become part of the operation of local, county and state government, Boys State was founded in 1935 to counter the socialism-inspired Young Pioneer Camps. The program was the idea of two Illinois Legionnaires, Hayes Kennedy and Harold Card, who organized the first Boys State at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield.
American Legion Auxiliary sponsors a separate but similar program for young women called Girls State. At Boys State, participants learn the rights, privileges and responsibilities of franchised citizens. The training is objective and centers on the structure of city, county and state governments. Operated by students elected to various offices, Boys State activities include legislative sessions, court proceedings, law-enforcement presentations, assemblies, bands, choruses and recreational programs. Legion posts select high school juniors to attend the program. In most cases, individual expenses are paid by a sponsoring post, a local business or another community-based organization. Boys State programs currently exist in all Legion departments in the United States except Hawaii. As separate corporations, Boys State programs vary in content and method of procedure, but each adheres to the same basic concept: teaching government from the township to the state level. Vertical Divider
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The American Legion has certain qualifications for prospective Boys State citizens. Following are the recommended guidelines employed by most Boys State programs:
Only males who have successfully completed their junior year of high school and who have at least one more semester remaining are considered. Previous participants of a Boys State competition are not allowed to attend a second session. Only those who illustrate leadership, character, scholarship, loyalty and service in their schools and community should be considered. Merit and ability are the basis for evaluation during the actual citizens selection process. Boys State competitions are in compliance with federal handicap laws. Most programs require a medical/parental consent certificate signed by a parent and registered doctor. The selection process often differs in Legion departments. The ideal method is for schools to recommend lists of eligible candidates to local Legion posts. The post would then conduct interviews and select their representative(s) for the program. |
Donations
On June 12, 2019, the American Legion L.L. Tillman Post 900 traveled to the NYS Veterans Home in Batavia, NY., where they presented a check for $2000.00 to the Veterans residence. This donation was from profit made on a meat raffle held earlier this year. A check was presented by Commander Marty Smith and Adjutant Fred Pask. Also on hand was Nicole M. Gallagher, Administrator; Sally Phelix, Assistant to the Administrator; and Maggie Cummings, Activities Director. Following the presentation, Marty and Fred had lunch with fellow legion member Bruce Mertens.
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