Welcome to the Dekalb County, auburn INDIANA
American Legion Post 97
Giving Back to Our Nation’s Heroes
Chartered in 1920, American Legion Post 97 is committed to serving veterans in Auburn, IN. We honor these brave individuals by providing them with a warm, friendly environment in which they can get together with other former soldiers. Moreover, we hold activities with veterans’ families and organize other social events within the community.
Military Holidays to Celebrate in April
Month of the Military Child - Entire Month of April
Recognizes the sacrifices of military children
Military Saves Month - Entire Month of April
Promotes financial readiness for military families
April Fools' Day - April 1,
Traditional day of practical jokes and humor
Gold Star Spouses Day - April 5,
Honors surviving spouses of fallen service members
National Former POW Recognition Day - April 9,
Honors former prisoners of war
Air Force Reserve Birthday - April 14,
Anniversary of the Air Force Reserve establishment
Army Reserve Birthday - April 23,
Anniversary of the Army Reserve establishment
National Military Brats Day - April 30,
Recognizes children of military personnel
American Legion Post 97 Family Events
Please note the ALR meeting has changed for this month only to April 12th at 1:00 PM
Month of March – Regular Wednesday night meals provided from 5 to 7 PM, by the Legion Family, menus listed on calendar
Post Meetings listed on calendar
Other Meetings/Events
April 2 – District Legion Mtg. Angola Post 31 – 7:30 PM
April 8 – District Auxiliary Mtg. Columbia City Unit #98 – 7:00 PM
April 8 – District SAL Mtg. Garrett Post 178- 7:00 PM
April 12 – District ALR Mtg. Garrett Post 178 – 1:00 PM (Change)
Come to the Post on any given day, you just might find a group playing cards, and they would welcome you to join them.
Dart players: We now have two dart boards for your playing pleasure. Come and enjoy an evening of darts. If you would like to learn to play darts, come to the Post on the cornhole scheduled Saturdays at 4:00 PM. There will be someone to assist you and guarantees you will be hooked. There are practice darts for your use, and also a line of darts and accessories for purchase.
We Are Proud Post 97 Family
We support veterans and their families. We also support active military personnel.
We do this through the programs of the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion, and the American Legion Riders.
We support our community through donations and volunteering.
We support the Principles of Justice, Freedom and Democracy.
Once again, thank you for making Post 97 one of the best American Legion Post in the area.
Due to constant raise of postage this newsletter will be emailed to all members starting in November. If you want to receive this newsletter you will need to
make sure We have your email address. You can email at [email protected] or stop in the post and either give it to the bartender or any officer. If you do not have an email address, there will be hard copies of the newsletter at the bar. You can also read the newsletter on this website.
God Bless the United States of American
Post Commander
Call Us Today 260-925-3297
GOOD NEWS!! ALL THOSE WHO HAVE SERVED BETWEEN DEC. 7, 1941 THRU PRESENT ARE ELIGIBLE TO JOIN THE AMERICAN LEGION!!