This Week at Walter Rhoades Post 111
Announcements, news, events, and other information about your American Legion Post.
From the Commander
Achieving our goals for 2024-2025 is one of my major efforts while serving as your Commander. If you recall from July’s general membership meeting, one of our goals included establishing an operating budget for the post. Thanks to the hard work of our Finance Officer, Tom Costello, we now have an established operating budget, approved by the general membership. Moving forward, Tom will provide budget-based financial updates at the monthly general membership meeting. This budget will go a long way in helping us get our financial house in order. Thank you, Tom!
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Chuck
Announcements
The ALA has graciously volunteered to take lead on our joint participation in the Louisville Labor Day parade. We will be partnering with the Marine Corps League on a float and also providing our color guard to lead the parade. More information to follow this week.
Did you live in Louisville, Co during the Vietnam War? Did you serve in Vietnam? The Louisville Historical Society is seeking folks willing to share memories of Louisville during the Vietnam War, even if they did not serve in that particular conflict. Please email Summer King (SKing@LouisvilleCO.gov) to set up time to discuss prior to September 5th. These memories will be used to write an article. Any veteran who shares will have early access to approve or edit their statements.
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News
File a Supplemental Claim for Denied Benefits
If VA denied your disability claim in the past, but now considers your condition presumptive, you are encouraged to file a Supplemental Claim. This will allow VA to re-adjudicate your claim when presented with new evidence or policy. Learn how to file a Supplemental Claim today.
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Upcoming Events
Labor Day Parade and Bingo (September 2, 2024): Team 111 will be leading and marching in this year’s Louisville Labor Day Parade. We will also host bingo at the post, with food from Field Kitchen 111, starting at 1:00 PM. More details to follow.
Sons of the American Legion Meeting (September 4, 2024): There will be a Sons of the American Legion Meeting at 6:00 PM at the post.
Save the Date (September 8, 2024): TSGT Adam Popp’s Volunteer Day will be held on September 8th. Registration will begin at 12:30 PM and volunteers will be doing landscaping work from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Register here.
General Membership Meeting (September 10, 2024): There will be a General Membership Meeting at 6:00 PM at the post. The lounge will be closed during this meeting. If you'd like to join the meeting via Zoom, please notify the Executive Board by noon, September 9th.
Auxiliary Unit 111 Meeting (September 14, 2024): There will be an Auxiliary Unit 111 Meeting at 9:30 AM at the post.
Live Music by John Long (September 14, 2024): We are excited to welcome John Long to Walter Rhoades American Legion Post 111. John Long's adoptive father was Homesick James, who was a direct influence on his music accomplishments. Homesick James, who passed away on December 13, 2006, was Elmore James' cousin and the last of his band members (The Broomdusters). Come join us for an amazing night of live, classic rock ’n’ roll! This event is open to the public.
A Toast to Walter Rhoades (October 9, 2024): On the evening of October 9th, will be pausing to honor our namesake Walter Rhodes. PFC Walter Rhoades was killed while on October 9, 1918 while fighting in World War I. More details on this event to follow.
District 4 Meeting (October 12, 2024): The District Four fall meeting will be held on October 12th, from 9am to 11am, at the American Legion Post 32 (Longmont). This meeting is open to all members in our district. ***Note the corrected date of October 12th***
Live Music by James Hurtado (October 19, 2024): We are excited to welcome Jes Hurtado to Walter Rhoades American Legion Post 111. James has been playing professionally for 20 years and has shared the stage with Daniel Valdez and has also performed at the Winter Park Music Festival as well as the Taste of Colorado. Join us for a night of wonderful music. This event is open to the public.
Save the Date (November 9, 2024): Veterans Day celebration at the post. More details to follow.
Bingo (Every Monday Night): Join us for bingo, every Monday night starting at 6:30 PM. All proceeds support Veterans and Veterans' Programs.
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Hours
Monday 4-8 PM
Tuesday 4-8 PM
Wednesday 4-8 PM
Thursday 4-8 PM
Friday 1-9 PM
Saturday 1-9 PM
Sunday 12-8 PM
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Walter Rhoades American Legion Post 111
1150 Pine Street
Louisville, CO 80027
(303) 666-6314
