The American Legion 10 West Chicago Avenue Naperville Post No. 43 Naperville, Illinois 60540
For Release on Wednesday, May 8
American LEgion Poppy day May 16thThe City of Naperville has declared Thursday, May 16, “American Legion Poppy Day.” Legionnaires will be at the Route 59, downtown Naperville, and Lisle railroad stations and select other locations during the morning rush hour. Donations may also be mailed to American Legion Post 43, PO Box 4, Naperville, IL 60566. Please note “Poppy Day” on the outside of the envelope or bottom of your check.
As in years past one hundred percent of the funds collected go to support veterans. But this year Post 43 has selected a specific program of the American Legion, OPERATION COMFORT WARRIOR, to receive the funds.
Naperville area citizens have always been supportive of their veterans and generous to the Legion’s Poppy program. Post 43 thanks you for your past support and hopes you will find OPERATION COMFORT WARRIOR an especially worthy recipient of your generosity.
The American Legion is the Nation’s largest veteran’s organization. Its activities are formed around Four Pillars of Service: Defense-Veterans-Youth-Patriotism. Naperville Post 43 is one of Illinois’ most active posts. It growing membership recently exceeded 102% of the prior year.
For God and Country.
Christopher Benigno
Sr. Vice Commander
American Legion
11th District
Department of Illinois
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Junior High Speech Contest
The Naperville American Legion Post hosted the 7th Annual Junior High Speech contest today, April 14, 1013 at the Post 43 home at 10 W. Chicago Ave.
Students from both District 203 and District 204 completed in the contest. Each contestant was to prepare a 3 - 5 minute speech on some phase of the Constitution of the United States.
The winner of the contest representing Scullen Middle School was 8th grader Druv Vohra. Druv received a check for $100.00 for his speech presentation and a certificate of Appreciation from the American Legion for his participation. Druv will also represent Post #43 in the Du Page County competition on April 28th, held at the Cantigny 1st Division Museum in Wheaton IL where contestants from the other 14 posts in the County will compete.
Other contestants receiving cash prizes in the Naperville contest were 2nd place finish Abinaya Ramakrishnan of Kennedy Jr. High, Jake Galgano from Kennedy Jr. High finished 3rd, and 4 place finish by Sejal Parmar also from Scullen Middle School.Congratulations to all the contestants and schools that were represented in this contest.
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Link to Memorial Day Parade Committee is www.napervillememorialdayparade.com.
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They Gave For You; Will You Give For Them on Poppy Day?On Thursday, May 16th Post 43 will hold its annual “Poppy Day” in the Naperville area. As in the past, all of the proceeds will go to support disabled veterans. But this year Post 43 is doing something special. We have selected a specific program of the American Legion called OPERATION COMFORT WARRIORS to receive 100% of all donations generated through the sale of our Poppies.
Here is what “OPERATION COMFORT WARRIOR” is all about:“This program provides wounded service members with rehabilitation equipment for physical therapy and entertainment in the form of soft clothing, electronics, video games, movies, music and more. 100%-yes, you read that right, but let me repeat-100% of all donations to OCW go to gifts for injured servicemen and women. Check it out @ www.legion.org/ocw.”
This effort by the American Legion has been going on for several years and this year we have elected to use the proceeds of our Poppy sales to support this very special and worthwhile cause. It does not replace the support our wounded men and women receive thru the Veterans Administration. It adds to it by making them more comfortable.
Be a contributor to this special Program; help us sell poppies on May 16th. As in the past we will be at the Naperville, Rt. 59 and the Lisle train stations. But let’s try to do more this year. Got a favorite store or strip mall you would like to cover. See Wayne Fischer for information on how to do it. Can’t work that day? Okay, you can make a donation to Post 43, designated for “Operation Comfort Warriors.” We will combine all of the proceeds raised and send one check to this program. Remember, 100% of all proceeds go to “Operation Comfort Warrior. You won’t get a better opportunity to support our wounded veterans. More details will be forthcoming at our April Post meeting.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Oratorical Contest
At the Dept of Illinois American Legion Oratorical Contest Finals yesterday in Peoria, the 11th District candidate Steven Harrison, a junior at Waubonsie Valley High School finished in 2nd Place in this competition. He is shown second from the left of the 5 finalists as shown in the photo located on our photos page.
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N E W SContact: Wayne Fischer 630-240-8868
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wayne.L.Fischer@gmail.com
2013 NAPERVILLE CITIZEN-OF-THE-YEAR AWARD
American Legion Seeks Nominations From Public
Naperville, January 2013 – American Legion Post No. 43 is requesting nominations from the public for its 2013 Naperville Citizen-of-the-Year Award.
The award recognizes and seeks to encourage service to the Naperville community or to the Nation.
“Community Spirit is part of the strong and dependable core of our great Nation,” said Wayne Fischer, chairman of the Citizen-of-the-Year Award Committee. “Year in and year out, Americans reach out to help each other. We at the American Legion want to acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of local people who reach out locally.”
“As we do each year, we’re asking our fellow citizens to let us know about Napervillians who should be recognized as Citizen-of-the-Year,” continued Fischer. “People who are nominated don’t need to be members of the American Legion. And they don’t need to be Veterans, either.”
Last year, Pamela Davis, Chief Executive Officer of Naperville’s Edward Hospital, received the Citizen-of-the-Year Award for all that she has done to enhance the physical health of our community and the “ethical health” of the state of Illinois.
The American Legion requests that those who submit nominations for the 2013 Award provide a note that identifies the nominee(s) and summarizes their achievements. The note should also indicate the nominator’s name, address and telephone number.
Nominations may be submitted by postal mail to American Legion Post No. 43, P.O. Box 4, Naperville, IL 60566 or by e-mail to Wayne.L.Fischer@gmail.com. The Award Committee requests that all nominations be received by Monday, March 18.
The recipient(s) of the Award will be honored at an American Legion awards dinner on Saturday, April 20 at the VFW Post 3873 here in Naperville.
Wayne Fischer, the Award Committee Chairman, will welcome all questions or comments. He can be reached at 630-240-8868 or at Wayne.L.Fischer@gmail.com.
With offices in Washington, DC, and with 14,000 Posts worldwide, the 2,400,000-member-strong American Legion is the Nation’s largest Veterans service organization.
Naperville’s American Legion Post No. 43 (www.naperlegion.org) is in its 93rd year of serving Veterans and the Community. The Post is one of the oldest Posts in Illinois and in the Nation. All Veterans and active-duty Military Personnel are invited to attend the Post’s meetings, which are held on the first Thursday evening of every month.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Recent Stories appearing in NAPERVILLE NEWS 17Veterans Benefits Fair - Week of 10/4/12Welcome Home Celebration – USMC Paul Gillig - Week of 10/3/12Honoring Their Heroes – Families Welcome Veterans Home from Special Trip – Week of 9/14/12After Seven Months Over Seas USMC Marty Krawiec Returns Home – Week of 8/24/12Local Army Veteran Welcomed Home – Week of 8/17/12 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------2012 7th & 8th Grade Essay Contest The title for this year's essay was "America's Constitutional Freedoms". First Place for Post 43 and also First Place in the 11th District is Chrissie Damianides. 2nd place winner Jared Williams, and 3rd place went to Elizabeth Sekowski. All students attend Kennedy Junior HIgh.See photogallery for pictures of the winners.
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