This Week at Walter Rhoades Post 111
Announcements, news, events, and other information about your American Legion Post.
From the Commander
Please join us today at 12:45 PM at the Louisville Cemetery as we place flags at all the markers of veterans. This is a big effort and requires as many volunteers as possible. We need your help to honor our veterans. I hope to see you there!
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Chuck
Announcements
Broncos Potluck: Today, the lounge will be hosting a football potluck. Bring your favorite dish to share and join us for some NFL football!
Help Wanted: We have a number of positions at the post that need a volunteer. These include Chaplain, Honor Guard Coordinator, and Medical Equipment Coordinator.
The Chaplain is an integral part of all American Legion ceremonies, especially the installation of officers; the initiation of new members; the dedication of halls, monuments or colors; and funeral services and other rituals that are standard throughout the organization. This is an Executive Board position.
The Honor Guard Coordinator interacts with the community and organizes honor guard support for local events. This work can be primarily done from home.
The Medical Equipment Coordinator examines the medical equipment in the basement, completes an occasional inventory, disposes of excess equipment when necessary.
If you are interested in filling any of these positions, please contact the Commander or any member of the Executive Board.
Field Kitchen 111 Weekly Specials: This week’s specials:
Mon: Fish sandwich w/ Fries $15
Weds: Pear Caprese Salad $10
Thurs: BLT w/ Fries $13
Fri: Pesto Fettuccine w/Chicken and garlic bread $13
Saturday: Mushroom & Swiss Cheeseburger w/ Fries $16
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News
Amendment G passes: Colorado voters expand property tax break to more disabled veterans
Colorado voters on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment to extend a residential property tax break to thousands more disabled veterans.
Amendment G, referred to the ballot by the state legislature in 2023, had 73% of the vote at 8:40 p.m. when The Associated Press called the race. It needed 55% of the vote to pass.
Under the amendment, military veterans considered unemployable due to their disabilities will qualify for the state homestead exemption starting in the 2025 property tax year, for taxes paid in 2026.
Nearly 300,000 households claim the homestead exemption, a popular tax break on primary residences that Colorado voters added to the state constitution in 2000. It exempts 50% of up to $200,000 of a home’s value from taxation, cutting an average of $590 off the tax bill for the median home. Local tax rates vary greatly by where you live.
Only seniors, certain disabled veterans and the surviving spouses of U.S. military members killed in the line of duty qualify for the tax break.
Previously, the disabled veterans’ exemption was limited to those whose disability is classified as “100% permanent and total” by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The “permanent and total” disability designation is a medical determination, unrelated to whether a person is employable.
With Amendment G’s passage, the tax break will be expanded to those who meet the VA’s criteria for the “total disability individual unemployability” rating, or TDIU, which means they’re unable to work a steady job that supports them financially.
Legislative analysts expect around 3,700 more veterans will qualify for the tax break with the change.
Source: The Colorado Sun
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Upcoming Events
Flags In (November 10, 2024): Please join us at 12:45 PM Sunday, November 10th, at the Louisville Cemetery as we place flags at all the markers of veterans. This is a big effort and requires as many volunteers as possible. Please join us as we honor our veterans.
General Membership Meeting (November 12, 2024): There will be a General Membership Meeting at 6:00 PM at the post. The lounge will be closed during this meeting. Steve Butner, the District 4 Commander, will be joining us for this meeting. Following the meeting, we will be holding a 50/50 raffle drawing (tickets sold prior to the meeting) and hosting a social hour, where all meeting attendees receive a free drink. If you'd like to join the meeting via Zoom, please notify the Executive Board by noon, November 11th.
Thanksgiving Day Potluck (November 28, 2024): Join us on Thanksgiving Day for a potluck. A sign-up sheet is located on the bar..
Sons of the American Legion Meeting (December 4, 2024): There will be a Sons of the American Legion Meeting at 6:00 PM at the post.
General Membership Meeting (December 10, 2024): There will be a General Membership Meeting at 6:00 PM at the post. The lounge will be closed during this meeting.
Auxiliary Unit 111 Meeting (December 14 , 2024): There will be an Auxiliary Unit 111 Meeting at 9:30 AM at the post.
Wreaths Across America (December 14, 2024): Team 111 is supporting Wreaths Across America at the Louisville Cemetery again this year. Last year, the Post 111 family and supporters sponsored 348 wreaths. We would love to be able to do that again! Wreaths are $17 and can be purchased through the Wreaths Across America website or at Post 111. When you purchase wreaths on the Wreaths Across America website, please use the location code for the Louisville Cemetery, COLSCL-Louisville Cemetery. There is information with a QR code at the Post.
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
