Volume 9 Issue 4 - April 2020 Page 1 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y American Legion Post 637 April News Letter Dedicated to the men and woman that served in the United States Military. Their sacrifice maintained our nations safety and security. God bless all Veterans - Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow and may God continue to Bless the United States of America. Volume 9 Issue 4 - April 2020 Page 2 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion NEWSLETTER AMERICAN LEGION POST 637 City Hall, 6360 Fountain Square Dr. in Citrus Heights www.Facebook.com/AmericanLegionPost637 F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y Sylvia Thweatt - Commander COMMANDERS CORNER Hello Legionnaires, Since I haven ’ t heard of anyone being sick or in dis- tress, I am hoping all of you are doing well, keeping inside or in your backyards and patiently waiting for this unfortunate situation to pass. As I said before, if you need any assistance please don ’ t hesitate to reach out to any of the board members and we ’ ll be more than happy to assist in any way we can. As you know we had to cancel the March Post meet- ing and I am not really sure if we will be able to have the April one. We will definitely keep you posted. When we do get back to the new normal, we will have a lot to do. Some of the important tasks will be voting on the new Bylaws and nomination and voting on Post ’ s Commander and Vice Commanders. So in the meantime, please read the Bylaws that were sent to you and think about who you would like to see in the Executive positions mentioned above. I am sad to say that it was decided to cancel our annu- al Veterans Picnic scheduled for May 2. We are still planning on having the Battle of the Bands and BBQs, our annual fundraiser, in September. So far the fol- lowing events that affect the Post or the Post members participate in were cancelled or rescheduled: 3/29 AL District meeting postponed to May 3 4/8 Dixon Quarterly Memorial cancelled 4/14 RiverCats Opening Day postponed 4/14 Board meeting cancelled, 4/22 AL Day at the Capitol postponed 4/24 Taste of Citrus Heights postponed to July 17 On a positive note, the Board once again stepped up and made a positive impact. We received an email asking for help to feed 30 National Guardsmen that were activated to assist the Sacramento Food Bank. For some reason their swing and grave shifts were not taken care of after the cafeteria closed. I am happy to say that because of our Vets Helping Vets fund we were able to provide taco soup with corn bread and Mac & cheese, meatloaf, salad and brownies. These two meals cost $75, which included plates, bowls and baking pans. I want to thank Patty and Steve Gall and Waldi and David Paige for lending their crockpots. About 10 days later we were informed that no more meals are needed. I am not sure what happened but I hope the proper steps were taken to feed these “ kids ”. Stay safe and healthy. Sylvia Volume 9 Issue 4 - April 2020 Page 3 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y What the COVID - 19 test is like On April 24 th I had symptoms that were at the time like the VCOVID - 19 virus. They got no better by the next day. On April 25 th I called the VA advice nurse, de- scribed my symptoms and was to go to the emergency room at Mather. I walked up to the door and saw blue tape on the floor just before the entry along with a “ stop here ” sign. A nurse, 15 feet inside, with a mask and face shield read a list of symptoms and asked if I had any. A “ yes ” reply got me in a line for the next step. An orderly took me to a station with two nurses who took vitals and contact info. The orderly then took me to the actual test site. The nurse at that site asked me a few questions and told me about thee test itself. The test is a nasal swab. As a warning I was told the it WOULD be uncomfortable. That was a major understatement! The nasal swab re- sembles a thin Q - tip but is about six inches long and goes all the way up your nose, one swab per side. The swabs are secured and sent off site for a lab test. I was told to expect results by phone within two to four days. After a week with no results I again called the advice nurse who was able to contact my VA primary care Dr. She said I had tested negative. Not a comfortable thing to do but the correct thing if you have symptoms such as sore throat, difficulty breathing, dry cough and a fever. Stay safe Ron Myers Ron Myers Adjutant 916 - 723 - 7324 Volume 9 Issue 4 - April 2020 Page 4 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y “ The American dream lives — not only in the hearts and minds of our own countrymen but in the hearts and minds of millions of the world's peo- ple in both free and oppressed societies who look to us for leadership. As long as that dream lives, as long as we continue to defend it, Amer- i c a h a s a f u t u r e , a n d a l l m a n k i n d h a s r e a s o n t o h o p e ” Remarks at the Annual Washington Conference of the American Legion, 1983 Volume 9 Issue 4 - April 2020 Page 5 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Stephan Gall 1st Vice Commander 916 - 215 - 0685 F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y Veterans have multiple resources available for the latest COVID - 19, or coronavirus, information. Here are several resources. Federal government response The overall federal government response is at www.usa.gov/coronavirus This page offers the most updated health - related guidance and information on coronavirus. VA resources For the latest VA updates on coronavirus and commonsense tips on preventing its spread, visit www.visn19.va.gov/visn19/coronavirus Rumor control The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, is working with the Department of Health and Human Services for COVID - 19 pandemic re- sponse. As of March 20, 2020, all 50 states, the District of Columbia, five territories and one tribe are working directly with FEMA under the Nationwide Emergency Declaration for COVID - 19. FEMA has a rumor control page at www.fema.gov/coronavirus The page addresses the latest myths, giving people the latest facts – versus myths – on the federal response. CDC information The Centers for Disease Control, or CDC, offers information about protecting a person and what a person should do if sick. There are also resources for the community covering travel, schools, childcare, busi- ness, and community and faith - based organizations. The page also offers the latest information on the number of cases in the U.S. For more information about coronavirus, please visit www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019 - ncov/cases - updates Food and drugs The U.S. Food and Drug Administration offers the latest information on their site at www.fda.gov/news - events/press monitoring medical product and food supply chains for potential shortages and disruptions. This page has news about new policies regarding ventilators, testing kits, monitoring vital signs and more. The U.S. Department of Agriculture also has information about food safety and pet safety at www.agriculture.gov/ Blood donations The American Red Cross strongly urges healthy, eligible individuals who are feeling well to give blood or platelets. This helps maintain a sufficient blood supply and prevent shortages as coronavirus cases rise in the U.S. People can make an appointment to donate blood now by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1 - 800 - RED CROSS (1 - 800 - 733 - 2767). Type O and platelet donations are espe- cially needed right now. Financial issues The Federal Trade Commission, or FTC, has a page helping people avoid coronavirus scams at www.ftc.gov/coronavirus Unfortunately, some people are taking advantage of fears surrounding coronavirus. The FTC page lists tips such as knowing who to buy from online, robocalls and online offers for vaccinations. There ’ s also helpful information on responding to fake government officials. This ranges from responding to text and emails about checks from the government to ex- perts saying they have information about coronavirus. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau also has information about protecting finances at www.consumer finance.gov/coronavirus The site educates people on consumer complaints, protecting credit, deal- ing with debt and more. Small Business The Small Business Administration (SBA) assists small businesses with accessing federal resources and navigating their preparedness plans as described by the CDC ’ s Guidance for Businesses and Employers. Small business owners in all U.S. states and territories are currently eligible to apply for a low - interest loan due to Coronavirus (COVID - 19). Click here to apply. The SBA works with a number of local partners to counsel, mentor and train small businesses. Use the SBA ’ s Local Assistance Directory to locate the office nearest you. SBA provides a number of loan resources for small businesses to use when operating their business. For more information on loans or how to connect with a lender, visit: www.sba.gov/coronavirus Housing information The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development offers information at www.hud.gov/coronavirus This includes relief for homeowners and information for HUD assisted residents. Social security and Medicare information Veterans receiving social security can stay up - to - date with the latest at www.ssa.gov/coronavirus The site has frequently asked questions about benefits. Medicare offers their latest updates at www.medicare.gov/medicare - coronavirus The page covers information about lab tests, medical hospital- i z a t i o n s a n d a M e d i c a r e A d v a n t a g e P l a n State information People can find out what ’ s going on in their state at www.state.gov/coronavirus Steve Gall Volume 9 Issue 4 - April 2020 Page 6 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y 2020 Boys State Well the 83 rd Session of California Boys State normally held at Sac State, has been cancelled for the 2020 season. The decision was based on what is best for the health and safety of our Delegates, staff and American Legion family in light of the COVID - 19 PANDEMIC. This is only the second time that this has happed in the his- tory of California Boys State. The last time was during WWII. The Delegate fees ($690.00) I sent in to pay for two Delegates we were going to send this year, will be sent to me directly. When I get the check, I will send it to our Finance Officer, David Paige who will then return the money to Citrus Heights Rota- ry Club. Citrus Heights Rotary has sponsored our Boys State Delegates for many, many years. And they are a willing partner with CH American Legion Post 637 to fund this project for, hopefully, many more years to come. I ’ m sorry to bring you the sad news. Observe Social Distancing, and be safe and strong. And together we will all get through this pandemic TOGETHER!! Alex Candela - 3rd Vice Boys State Chair Alex Candela 3rd Vice Commander 916 - 990 - 4895 Volume 9 Issue 4 - April 2020 Page 7 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y David Paige Finance Officer 916 - 801 - 8554 Vets. We Are The People Insights: We are the people, when the time has come you will be called upon to deter- mine the fate of this Nation. Our Founding Fathers understood the struggle that would continually tear at the Freedoms and Liberty that are naturally endowed. Dur- ing the Revolutionary War most were hesitant/ unwilling to fight or stand up for their Freedom and Liberties. Approx. 3% of the people chose to fight defend the un heard of idea that the Greatest Country the world had ever seen was born. As American citi- zens we have far more freedoms then most. Those freedoms have been slowly, incre- mentally taken away until now most have no concept of true freedom. People volun- tarily have given them away through votes and quiet submission to the Politicians that no longer fear the Citizenry. Look at the time we currently live in. You must ask for permission for almost anything you do, by fee or permit. Laws have been enacted by unelected Bureaucrats, the right to freely move around, assemble, practice religion as you see fit. The PC crowd has made so many things a violation of something, you are a racist, a homophobe, divide and conquer groups. There are so many laws you violate something everyday. BTW everything is for the children, (hint, it is never for the children). Our gov ’ t is good at nothing except taking money misusing it and giv- ing it to things no one votes for. Our Children and young people have been taught that the Gov ’ t is the answer and one can not possibly exist without it. The Gov ’ t has stepped so far outside its Constitutional mandate. It is up to us as American Citizen to redirect their focus back to the Constitution. I prefer Dangerous Freedom Over Peaceful Slavery David Paige Finance Officer/ Range Officer Volume 9 Issue 4 - April 2020 Page 8 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y The Servicemen ’ s Readjustment Act of 1944 (commonly known as the GI Bill) almost did- n ’ t happen. The battle came down to a deadlocked conference committee in June 1944 that was broken by one of history ’ s most dramatic efforts to get a bill signed into law. Former Illinois Gov. John Stelle, was appointed to lead the committee to distill all of The American Legion ’ s preferred benefits — including free college tuition, vocational training and $20 a week in unemployment pay for a maximum of 52 weeks — into a comprehensive bill containing 10 provisions. Past National Commander Harry W. Colmery of Kansas, in December of 1943, drafted the legislation by hand in a room of the Mayflower Hotel. Several modifications would be made before it reached Congress, but the Servicemen ’ s Readjustment Act of 1944 did not deviate from its 10 key provisions: college education, vocational training, readjustment pay, home and business loans, discharge review, adequate hospitalization, prompt settlement of disability claims, mustering - out pay, employment services and concentration of all these provisions under the Veterans Administration. On March 17, 1944, the measure unanimously passed in the Senate, but the House re- mained stalled until May 18. A conference committee was assembled to marry the Senate and House versions. The House conferees were deadlocked 3 - 3 with the tie - breaking vote, that of Rep. John Gibson, who was in rural Georgia recovering from an illness. The Legion got through to an operator in Atlanta who called Gibson ’ s home every five minutes until he answered at 11 p.m. The Legion, assisted by military and police escorts, then took Gibson on a 90 - mile high - speed trip through a rainstorm to the Jacksonville, Fla., airport where he was flown to Washington, arriving shortly after 6 a.m. He cast the vote to send the bill to the president ’ s desk and promised to make public the name of anyone who would vote against it, along with their reasons. The conference committee tie suddenly became unanimous in favor. On June 22, 1944, flanked by lawmakers and members of The American Legion special committee, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Servicemen ’ s Readjustment Act of 1944 into law. The GI Bill Volume 9 Issue 4 - April 2020 Page 9 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y Volume 9 Issue 4 - April 2020 Page 10 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y Army Day - April 6 They ’ re there at the front line, holding positions in the most dangerous territory in any mili- tary theater. They march hundreds of miles with packs that easily way more than they do, carrying needed supplies and equipment into locations that are often under heavy enemy fire. For many of them, the constant sound of mortar fire is their lullaby, and a silent night is one to dread where the enemy can come at any time, and their plans remain largely a mystery to these noble men and women. Army Day celebrates these most fundamental of the armed forces, and reminds us of the sacrifices they make to protect home and country. History of Army Day World War II was in full swing when Franklin D. Roosevelt sat the American Presidency. He held an unenviable position at the time, leading the American nation into a war that followed on the heels of what had been called “ The War to End All Wars ”. Little did they know the war to follow would be the most devastating and destructive war in history, and more lives would be lost during it than could they possibly could have imagined in their worst horror - driven nightmares. Vital to the efforts of every member of the Allies was their military, and most importantly those men and women who crossed foreign ground on foot to defend, recover, and take enemy posi- tions that would alter the flow of the war. Army Day was established to commemorate all members of all armed forces and the civilians that support them. It was clear he truly understood the function of our military men and women when he cited them as “ A Mighty Arm of the Tree of Liberty ”, knowing that they were all that stood between the safety, security, and peace of those who fought against tyranny and the cruel and dominating forc- es of the Axis of Evil that sought to destroy it all. Army Day serves as a reminder that everything that we hold dear is thanks to the efforts of these men and women, and the blood they spill in the name of our freedoms. Volume 9 Issue 4 - April 2020 Page 11 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y Dear Legionnaire, The United States has the most comprehensive system of assistance for Veterans of any nation in the world. As the U.S. entered World War I in 1917, Congress established a new system of Vet- eran ’ s benefits, including programs for disability compensation, insurance for service personnel and veterans, and vocational rehabilitation for the disabled. By the 1920s, three different federal agencies administered the various benefits: The Veterans Bu- reau, the Bureau of Pensions of the Interior Department, and the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. In 1921, the Legion ’ s efforts resulted in creation of the federal Veterans Bureau (which is now the Veterans Administration) as part of a legislative victory to consoli- date these three agencies. After persistent pressure from The American Legion, the Veterans Administration was created in 1930, solidifying the relationship between the Veteran ’ s organization, rep- resenting the stakeholders, and the federal agency whose responsibility is to ensure efficiency, quality, and timeliness of services for veterans. Over the decades, the VA ’ s role expanded beyond disability benefits and health care. It will take up many of the GI Bill ’ s provisions after June 1944, including education, home and business loans. In 1989, the Veterans Administration was elevated to Cabinet - level status as the De- partment of Veterans Affairs (VA) after supportive lobbying by The American Legion. The Legion fought hard for the change, arguing that veterans deserve representation at the highest levels of government. Today, the Legion continues to lobby for adequate funding to cover medical, disabil- ity, education and other benefits for veterans. These efforts are possible thanks to the commitment of our Legionnaires. As a member of The American Legion, you are helping to advocate for veterans and their families. Some of our legislative priorities include supporting the VA ’ s suicide prevention efforts, creating lifetime electronic health records, reclassifying cannabis for medical research, instituting gender - specific health care for women veterans, and funding programs to end veteran homelessness. American Legion – 100 years old and 2.5 million strong Volume 9 Issue 4 - April 2020 Page 12 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y Vet Death Preps Update 01 ► What DoD Will Provide Upon Death Burial in a VA national cemetery -- Every eligible veteran who is entitled to burial in a national cemetery as long as space is available and the following conditions are met: Veter- an was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. Veteran was not subsequently convicted for offenses involving prohibited weapons of mass destruction, genocide and inter- national terrorism. With certain exceptions, service beginning after Sept. 7, 1980, as an en- listed person and service after Oct. 16, 1981, as an officer must have served for a mini - mum of 24 months or the full period for which the person was called to active duty. For a description of requirements refer to www.cem.va.gov Burial benefits in a VA national cemetery include the following: gravesite, headstone, marker or medallion, opening and closing of the grave, and perpetual care of the grave site. Many national cemeteries have columbaria or gravesites for cremated remains. Gravesites in national cemeteries cannot be reserved. Many national cemeteries are closed to new casket in- terments. Funeral directors or others making burial arrangements must apply at the time of death. Spouses and minor children of eligible veterans and of servicemembers may also be buried in a national cemetery. If a surviving spouse of an eligible veteran marries a nonveteran, and remarriage was terminated by death or divorce of the non - veteran, the spouse is subsequently eligible for burial in a national cemetery. Visit the National Cemetery Administration website at www.cem.va.gov for a listing of all national cemeteries and state veterans cemeteries. Send questions on benefits eligibility to VA at public.inquiry@mail.va.gov. Volume 9 Issue 4 - April 2020 Page 13 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y Sacramento County Veterans Services Established in 1946 by the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors, Veterans Services is respon- sible for providing benefit entitlement determinations, claim development, claim filing, advocacy, and case management services to the veterans population of Sacramento County. DHA Veterans Services can assist you with the following: Service - Connected Disability Compensation Benefits Non Service - Connected Disability Pension Benefits Dependency Indemnity Compensation (DIC) Benefits Death Pension Benefits Aid & Attendance Entitlement VA Medical Care Eligibility & Access Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits California College Fee Waiver Program VA Life Insurance State Veterans Homes Requests for Military Records Discharge Upgrade Information Burial Benefits Other Ancillary Benefits & Programs - The office is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. In Person: 2007 19th Street Sacramento CA 95818 Phone: 916 - 874 - 6811 or E - mail: DHA - VET@saccounty.net ( Information thanks to County Supervisor Sue Frost) Volume 9 Issue 4 - April 2020 Page 14 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y National home improvement retailer Lowe ’ s has expanded its everyday military dis- count program to include all honorably discharged veterans, as of May. The chain also has expanded the 10 percent discount to Lowe's online shopping, which will include free parcel shipping. It will provide for faster checkout and add the ability to use the discount at self - checkout in stores, said Lowe's spokeswoman Karen Cobb. But the procedure for getting the discount has changed: Active - duty service members, retirees and veterans must sign up online for the Lowe ’ s personal shopping card to qualify for the discount. This is not a credit card. Spouses and dependent children up to age 18 can also get the discount, although the online signup process doesn ’ t include an option for “ spouses ” or "children." "The discount is linked to a MyLowes account, which can be shared by a household, ” said Megan Lewis, a Lowe ’ s spokeswoman. “ Once the service member signs up for the dis- count program, it will be linked to a MyLowes card that can also be used by their spouse. ” Lowe ’ s has offered discounts to military members and veterans for more than a dec- ade. Previously, the 10 percent discount at Lowe ’ s was available every day to active - duty ser- vice members, retired military and other veterans receiving VA benefits who showed their identification. For other honorably discharged veterans, the discount was limited to three days – Memorial Day, July 4 and Veterans Day. “ The verification process is designed to be a simplified one - time signup, ” Lewis said. “ Military and veteran customers can simply present their MyLowes card at checkout rather than show military credentials each time. ” Lowe ’ s Expands Military Discount Volume 9 Issue 4 - April 2020 Page 15 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER OF THE COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO DIRECTING ALL INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN THE COUNTY TO STAY AT HOME OR AT THEIR PLACE OF RESIDENCE EXCEPT THAT THEY MAY LEAVE TO PROVIDE OR RECEIVE CERTAIN ESSENTIAL SERVICES OR ENGAGE IN CERTAIN ESSENTIAL ACTIVITIES AND WORK FOR ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES AND GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES; EX- EMPTING INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS FROM THIS ORDER BUT URGING THEM TO FIND SHELTER AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO PROVIDE IT; DIRECTING ALL BUSINESSES AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES TO CEASE NON - ESSENTIAL OPERATIONS AT PHYSICAL LOCATIONS IN THE COUNTY; PROHIBIT- ING ALL NON - ESSENTIAL GATHERINGS OF ANY NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS; AND ORDERING CESSATION OF ALL NON - ESSENTIAL TRAVEL DATE OF ORDER: MARCH 19, 2020 Volume 9 Issue 4 - April 2020 Page 16 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y In Memory of the fallen Police Officer That died Post 637, On the 21st day of each month, we ask that all of you take a moment to show your support by remembering those who were prisoners of war (POW) and those who are still miss- ing in action (MIA), as well as their families. The Chaplain ’ s Corner Barry Fitzgerald Chaplain 916 - 692 - 5140 RESCUING ANGELS "The angel or the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him, And delivers them." Psalm 34:7 During World War II, Captain Eddie Rickenbacker and his crew ran out of fuel and ditched their B - 17 in the Pacific Ocean. For weeks nothing was heard of him, and across the country thousands of people prayed. Then he returned, and in an article told what had happened. "And this part I would hesitate to tell," he wrote, "except that there were six witnesses who saw it with me. A gull came out of nowhere, and lighted on my head -- I reached up my hand very gently -- I killed him and then we di- vided him equally among us. We ate every bit, even the little bones. Nothing ever tasted so good." This gull saved them from starvation. Years later I asked him to tell me the story personally, because it was through this experience that he came to know Christ. He said, "I have no explanation ex- cept that God sent one of His angels to rescue us." We may never see them, but God still sends His angels to surround and pro- tect His children - including you. HOPE FOR TODAY Can you think of a time when you were spared from potential harm or a situation turned out better than expected? One day, we will look back and see evidence of God's protective hand throughout our lives. From the book "Hope For Each Day" by Billy Graham Volume 9 Issue 4 - April 2020 Page 17 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y POST 637 POST OFFICE R ’ S Alex Candela 3rd Vice Commander 916 - 990 - 4895 Sylvia Thweatt Commander 916 - 792 - 9669 Ron Myers Adjutant 916 - 723 - 7324 Jim Monteton JAG Officer 916 - 726 - 9390 James Miranda Service Officer 530 - 919 - 5255 Jack Mintz Photographer 916 - 966 - 9041 Stephan Gall 1st Vice Commander 916 - 215 - 0685 Richard Tkach Assist. Sgt. at Arms 916 - 723 - 1932 Barry Fitzgerald Chaplain 916 - 692 - 5140 Vacant Assist. Service Officer David Paige Finance Officer 916 - 801 - 8554 Vacant Assist. Chaplain Maynard Johnson 2nd Vice Commander 916 - 331 - 8716 Jim Monteton Historian 916 - 726 - 9390 Stephany Sward Sgt. at Arms 916 - 967 - 7266 Volume 9 Issue 4 - April 2020 Page 18 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y I am very proud to announce that earlier this week, Sacramento County approved an ordinance that provides FREE business licenses to Veterans. This was an effort that I have been pushing for since I took office last year, because I believe we should do whatever we can as a county to support and honor our local veterans. Our veterans have made enormous sacrifices, and this is a small way we can acknowledge their service. To be eligible for this fee waiver, an individual must be a Veteran of the armed services, who has been honorably discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions from any branch of the United States military. The Tax and License Collector may require documentation as proof of military service and honorable discharge or release status to verify applicant eligibility. For more information about business licensing, click the link below: http://www.finance.saccounty.net/Tax/Pages/BusLicFAQ.aspx Volume 9 Issue 4 - April 2020 Page 19 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion Post Membership 637 If you have not yet renewed your membership, please do as soon as possible. As of March 15 th, we are at 96.16% of those renewed. I know it is all too easy to put your renewal notice away or put it to the “ later ” pile, but it is important that you re- new now. The 2020 year membership numbers are as follows: Source Goal 2020 Paid % as of Post 637 260 250 96.16 3 - 15 - 2020 * This include New Member ’ s & Transfers Dues for the new year 2020 is $45.00 which covers July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 Mail checks to: David Paige American Legion Post 637, P O Box 1, Citrus Heights, CA 95611 MEMBERSHIP NEWS NEXT MEETING Tuesday April 21, 2020 6:30 pm (providing the restrictions have been lifted) Citrus Heights City Hall 6360 Fountain Square Dr. Citrus Heights, Ca. F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y Ron Myers Adjutant 916 - 723 - 7324 Volume 9 Issue 4 - April 2020 Page 20 Published Monthly By Post 637 Of The American Legion F O R G O D - F O R C O U N T R Y - A N D C O M M U N I T Y Advertising .................................. Did you know that our post is on Facebook? 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