Pictures

Post Commander Denny Rowland presents Bob Sheldon with a 50 Year membership certificate in July 2008. Other members with over 50 years of continuous membership are Alex Schwartzkopf (56), Hugh Clarkin (43), Roger Shepard (54) and Dale Dravenstatt (51). All of these gentlemen are appreciated by the membership.

The American Legion and Auxiliary of Buck-Reasoner Post 238 provided funding for a new bicycle for the Ingham County Sheriff's Office, Delhi Division. Pictured below are Deputy Dral from the Sheriff's Office, Past Commander Steve Barber, and Auxiliary President Peggy Henderson.

Pictured above are (1) Post Commander Steve Barber and his wife, Betsy, and (2) Past Commanders in attendance from left to right bottom: Dick Cornwell; Tom Lechlitner; Mike Grant, Connie Grant, Roger Shepard; in back from left: Wayne Mansfield, Scott McKenzie, Denny Holly, Steve Barber, Bob Sheldon, and Jim Coe

The State Commander's Tour made its annual visit to Buck-Reasoner Post 238 on April 3, 2008. A good turnout of Post, Auxiliary, SAL and ALR members greeted the contingent accompanying Commander Williams early that afternoon. Although their visit was short, we were glad to host them again this year. Below are some pictures from the visit.

Pictured above Post 238 Commander Steve Barber; State Commander Michael Williams; Unit 238 President Peggy Henderson; and 6th District President Clara Webb (in blue on left)

The pictures below are of Norman Armstrong, who is the son-in-law of Dick Simmons, married to Dick's daughter Misty. He said he has fond memories of visiting our Post with Dick while in High School. Norman is career Army and a helicopter pilot. The pictures were sent to the post from Misty Armstrong. Included was Norm's E-Mail address which is bignorm_aviator@hotmail.com. Perhaps he would enjoy hearing from fellow members.

Commander Steve Barber, ALR members John VanMaele and Bruce French, and SAL member Roger Marsh joined the benefit held for the Bath American Legion whose Post burned down. Post 238 also made a donation to help rebuild their building.

A Flag Presentation was held at Holt Community Schools 9th Grade Campus on December 13, 2007. Flags were presented by Post Commander Steve Barber, Unit President Peggy Henderson, ALR Treasurer Bonnie French, SAL Commander Jeff Young, ALR member Jon Van Maele, and others. The flags were paid for equally by the Post, Unit, ALR, and SAL.

Holt American Legion Post Donates 
To Lansing Homeless Veterans at VOA




Pictured:  Past Dale Cousineau, and Auxiliary President 
Peggy Henderson present checks totaling $600 to the Homeless
Veterans Program at the Volunteers of America in Lansing  


The Holt American Legion and Auxiliary Unit recently donated $600 to 
the Volunteers of America, specifically earmarked for the Homeless 
Veterans Program.  The VOA provides a shelter for as many as 35 homeless 
veterans every day, and donations such as this help keep their program in 
tact and viable.  Besides providing a place to sleep and eat, the 
shelter provides several programs that assist these veterans to get them back 
on their feet and back out in the community, such as counseling, 
continuing education and job fairs.  The Holt American Legion, with it’s 
Auxiliary, Sons of the Legion and Legion Riders Unit, are pleased to be 
part of a donating force to keep the Homeless Veterans program going.  
“Veterans Helping Veterans, is what we are about”, says Dale Cousineau.  

The American Legion is the world’s largest veterans’ organization with 
over 3-million members in approximately 16,000 Legion Posts.