Monticello American Legion News

The Monticello Post #256 is 95 years old and I am writing what Legion members have done in all those years (as well as the Auxiliary).
The lake was started by a Legion member
The Monticello sign at the lake
Row of trees entering the village
The Gardens, which were all canary grass six feet tall and marsh
The Veterans Monument and Memorial in the Garden
Built a Legion home, only to be taken away by a few narrow-minded people (also a community center)
Put flags in every classroom in Monticello school
We participate in Government Day
American Legion and Auxiliary scholarships
Put flags in five cemeteries on Memorial Day
Badger Boy and Girl
Support Camp American Legion
Some of these things have been supported for more years than I can remember, all without taxpayer funds. Nearly every dollar we take in goes out to promote Americanism in the school, for our future. I look at it as a volunteer organization. So us members should be willing to give a few hours per month to come to meetings, as to honor and keep the memories alive for those gone before us and some who gave all. Meetings are held the first Thursday of the month, at 7:00 p.m., in the Monticello School Library.
I, and Legion members, are asking for all members to come to meetings; dues are $28.00 yet, but after December 31, 2015, they will be increasing due to the national increase.
So, play the membership and save some dollars and come join us at the next meeting, which will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2015, in the Monticello High School Library.