For Veterans
AL Post 115 &
517
Walnut Creek Post 115
Walnut Creek Post 115 was initially organized under charter on November 6, 1919. The Charter was signed by Henry Lindsley, Chairman of the National Executive Committe and David Barrons the California State Chairman.There were 33 Charter members. A 40 & 8 Chapter (Voiture and Cabanne # 573) was established on June 21, 1923. The Post was given its official designation on May 7, 1924 and signed by the Department Commander James Collins and National Commander John R. Durin.
The Post Membership and activities varied over the next several years but enjoyed considerable success after WW II and Korea. There was an additional spurt when the Post absorbed the membership of Rossmoor Post 297 in 1995. Membership had averaged about 230 but, over the years, diminishing numbers of the WW II and Korea era Veterans has attrited the membership to the point where the Post became ineffective.
The decision was made in late 2007 to dissolve Post 115 and return its Charter to National Headquarters. The administrative process of merging Post 115 into Lafayette Post 517 was begun with completion scheduled by mid-2008. However, Post 115 members began meeting with Post 517 immediately upon initiation of the merger which is being managed by Jim Hart and Al Seguin, the last Commander and Adjutant of Post 115.
All contact and meeting information should be referenced through Lafayette Post 517.
Lafayette
Post 517
P. O. Box 324
Lafayette, Ca 94549
Lafayette Post 517 of the American Legion Department of California was
chartered in 1933 and incorporated in 1938. The Post meets the first Wednesday
of every month except July at the Veterans Memorial Building in Lafayette,
Ca. The meeting is preceded by a dinner. Wives and companions are always
welcome. Please see our calendar of events. The Post currently has 255
members. We are active in the community and support the youth of our community
through Girls and Boys State and the American Legion Oratorical Contest.
For further information please contact us at the address above or e-mail
Laurence Kahn at LKAHN@netzero.net.
Calendar of Events
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2008
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JANUARY
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APRIL
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2
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Dinner Meeting Roast Beef & Trimmings |
2
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Dinner
Meeting Chicken & Pasta |
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5
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Post Crab Feed |
16
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Post Business Meeting |
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16
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Post Business Meeting | ||
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FEBRUARY
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MAY
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6
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Dinner Meeting |
7
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Dinner
Meeting Pastrami & Potato Salad Election of Officers/Directors |
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9
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District 9 Crab Feed |
21
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Post Business Meeting |
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20
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Post Business Meeting |
26
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Memorial Day Services at Monument Reception at Hall after Services |
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MARCH
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JUNE
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5
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Dinner
Meeting Corned Beef & Cabbage |
4
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Dinner Meeting |
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19
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Post Business Meeting |
18
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No Post Business Meeting |
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General Dinner Meeting: 1st Wednesday 1800 - 2130 Dinner Reservations: 925-283-1164 Business Meeting: 3rd Wednesday 1700 - 1800 |
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Contact:
Commander: Charles
Massetti 925-935-1228
Adjutant: Al Finley 925-935-5592
Vice Commander: Vic Vasgerdsian 925-376-3466
Editor: Mike Upshaw 925-933-1735
There is a monthly newsletter and calendar.
National WW II Memorial
