Post Commander – Tom Cleveland
Amazing how time flies! May has come and gone and as usual it was a busy one at Post 44. Highlights for the month were a successful Mother’s Day Dinner provided by a great group of volunteers and a busy Memorial Day weekend with flag placement at the local cemeteries, Memorial Day services, and the laying of the wreath on the river. Many thanks to all who participated.

This is my last month as your Post Commander. It has been a wonderful experience for me to fill such an important position at Post 44. I only hope that under my guidance, and with the support I received from a super Officer Team, I was able to leave you with a thriving, active Post that is in sound financial shape. I thank you for the trust you placed in me when you elected me one year ago.

Installation of the 2023-2024 officers will take place at the next General Membership meeting on Saturday, June 17 at 10:30am. The new slate of officers will assume their duties on July 1. I would hope that you will give them all the support you gave me. Once again, thank you. It has been both an honor and a privilege to serve you as your Commander!

Remember to continue to support our mission to provide veterans, their families, and our community with all the help they need.

2023-2024 American Legion Post 44 Officers

Commander – Kathy Baca
1st Vice Commander – Mike Behnen
2nd Vice Commander – David Thibeau
Finance Officer – Bob Nellis
Sergeant at Arms – Dave Duran
Chaplain – Lee Justice
Historian – Becky Burcher
Service Officer – Mike Romeo
Judge Advocate – Jim Short
Adjutant – Lee Justice (appointed by incoming Cmdr)

Trustees –
1 year – Al Norton
2 year – Orlando Saavedra
3 year – Brian Nikiforow