Installation of Post Officers 2016-2017 AL Year

The Nassau County Commander, Frank Neal and the Nassau County Sergeant at Arms, William Ost, PCC will install the elected officers of Merrick Post No. 1282, American Legion, in their new positions on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at the Post. All members of the Post are encouraged to attend this ceremony. A dinner will follow this ceremony. Please call Sergeant At Arms, Joseph T. Ambrosino at 516-521-6989 to secure a reservation. Dinner will cost approximately $35 per couple, $20 per single, which will be confirmed when you contact Joe for a reservation. Please send your check to the Post. Please make your check out to Merrick Post No. 1282, American Legion; memo/for: Post Installation Dinner.

Veterans Benefit Seminar Thursday June 23rd 8:30am

Dear Veterans,

I am writing on behalf of Presiding Officer DuWayne Gregory to invite you to attend a Veterans Services Seminar, which will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Farmingdale State College. In an effort to ensure our veterans are receiving all of the benefits they are deserving of and entitled to, this seminar will bring together government agencies, nonprofit organizations, advocates, veterans and their families to exchange information about the broad range of services, benefits and assistance available to veterans in our community.

Thursday, June 23
8:30 am -2:00 pm
Farmingdale State College—Gleeson Hall
2350 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale

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Trip to see Long Island Ducks Game 2016

Dear Post members, On Saturday July 30, 2016, the Post will be going to a Long Island Ducks baseball game, it is military appreciation night and there will be fireworks after the game. The cost of each ticket is $12.00 per person. The game starts at 6:30 pm. We will be meeting at the American Legion, Merrick Post 1282, at 3:00 pm for a complimentary lunch after which time we will car pool to the stadium. There is a limit of 30 tickets, so it is first come first serve. This event is open to EVERYONE, NOT just Post members. So bring your kids and grand kids. Make all checks out to the American Legion Merrick Post 1282 and send them to the Post with attention to: John Weber. If you have any questions contact John Weber at 516-223-5982. Post members who will be attending this game please try to wear your light blue American Legion short sleeved shirt to represent your Post at the game. Hope to see you at the game. Thank you.

John Weber, Post Member