Naperville American Legion Post #43

2023-24 Activities and Financial Support Given

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• Ongoing Presentations of Certificates for Korean War/Cold War Veterans

• Monthly Visits to Hines VA Hospital

• Monthly Saturday Morning Visits with Veterans at four Independent Living Centers

• Donated $1,000 to Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans

• Donated $1,500 to “Gifts for the Yanks”

• Donated to “Operation Caramel Corn” thru Nuts and Sweets of Naperville

• Solicited Poppy Donations of over $4,900 in Support of “Operation Comfort Warrior”

• Contributed to the American Legion National Emergency Fund

• Held 7 Dinner/Socials for Members, Spouses and Guests

• Provided Volunteers and Funds to “DuPage Veterans Foundation” for Honor Flight Chicago

• Attended Veterans’ Wakes, Rendering Them a Final Salute & Recognition of their Service

• Presented Post #43 Citizens of the Year Awards

• Contributed to School Districts 203 & 204 Programs

• Our “Keeping Posted” Post newsletter has been a Department winner 8 of the last 10 years

• Post 43 American Legion “Riders” Chapter now has over 50 members, who raise money for the American Legion Annual “Legacy Ride” from Nation HDQ to National Convention 

• Sponsor Boy Scout Troop #510 and Scout Troop 507

• Sent 7 Boys to Illinois Premier Boys State

• Sent 18 Girls to Illini Girls State

• Sponsored Little League Baseball Team

• Held Speech Contest for Local Jr. High Students - Presented Monetary Awards

• Provided 3-$3000 Scholarship Awards for High School Seniors

• Held Oratorical Contest for High School Students - Presented Monetary Awards

• Presented the American Legion School Award Medallion & Certificate to 50 Students

• Participated in the Annual American Legion Lincoln Pilgrimage in Springfield, IL

• Supported the American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund

• Supported the VFW Children’s Home

• Co-Sponsored Naperville Memorial Day Activities and Parade

• Participated in all Naperville Patriotic Celebrations and Memorial Events, including members inclusion in numerous school programs during Veterans Day week

• Decorated approximately 2500 Veterans Gravesites in Naperville & surrounding Cemeteries for Memorial Day

• Post members are active in District, Division, and Department Commissions and Committees