2019 marks the year The American Legion Post 141 Glenwood Iowa received its temporary charter and what a 100 birthday party this was! In the past few years, attendance has been less than stellar. This year invitations were mailed and social media was heavily utilized. In the past, the members have voted to place ads in the Opinion Tribune costing @$400. This year invitations were mailed for the cost of a few rolls of stamps, paper, envelopes and social media was free.
There were 65 Legion Family members RSVP’ed and over 125 showed up for the party! The food was spread thin with such an unexpected turn out on this cold, wintery day, but everyone was fed none the less. There were many raffle prizes such as a Weber Grill, cash, tickets to the Red-White NE game in April, Legion Centennial Pistol Raffle Tickets, Coins and Pins, Movie gift basket, patriotic gift basket, Legion blankets, VFW Car Raffle Tickets and so many raffles seemed to steal the dedicated time.
Our festivities kicked off with the POW Ceremony and a prayer from Chaplain Barry Hiller, USAF, ret. 2019 new members were recognized as was our Paid-Up-for Life (PUFL) members, Past Post Commanders, and continuous paid members at 5 year anniversary increments. The Legionnaires recognized the Auxiliary Ladies with yellow roses to show their appreciation and the 2018 Legionnaire of the Year, Larry Jones, was honored along with past Legionnaires of the Year. The Ladies Auxiliary and legion Riders recognized members of their units as well. The Commander asked for nominations from the floor and the election was held.
Recognition of Continuous Paid Membership
5 Year Continuous Member
Mark Bird, USN, P Gulf/WOT Era
Clarence Boles, USN, Korea
Richard Gotschall, USAF, Vietnam Era
10 Year Continuous Member
Jason Davis, USN, P Gulf/WOT Era
Arthur Gaetz, USN, Korea/Vietnam Era
Rick Honeycutt, USA, P Gulf/WOT Era
Gary Pool, USA, Vietnam Era
Thomas Wheeler, USAF, Vietnam Era
Leonard Wilkins, USAF, Korea Era
15 Year Continuous Member
Delbert Desparrois, P Gulf, WOT Era
Duane Fisher, USA, Leb/Gren Era
David Kittle, USN, Vietnam Era
Jimmy Spencer, USAF, Vietnam Era
Carroll Zook, USAF, Vietnam Era
20 Year Continuous Member
Dick Achenbach, Vietnam Era
Harry Hernandez, Vietnam Era
Michael Hernandez, USMC, P Gulf/WOT Era
Carl Tillman, USA, Panama Era
25 Year Continuous Member
Steven Belt, USCG, Vietnam Era
30 Year Continuous Member
Jack McManigal, Vietnam Era
George Tucker, Korea Era
35 Year Continuous Member
John Borbour, Vietnam Era
Richard Bird, USN, Vietnam Era
Delbert Brittain, WWII Era
Dale Malcom, Vietnam Era
Herb Mayhew, Vietnam Era
45 Year Continuous Member
Marvin Konfrst, Vietnam Era
Richard Oles, Vietnam Era
65 + Year Continuous Member
Duane Barker, Korea Era
Francis Dashner, USA ,WWII Era
70+ Year Continuous Member
Leon Wendt, WWII Era
Harold Hofmockel, WWII Era
Edwin Johnson, USA, WWII Era
75+ Year Continuous Member
John Dean, USA, WWII Era
Thank you for your continuous membership at the Harvey T. Rimel American Legion Post 141
Harvey T. Rimel Post 141 Officers
2018-2019
Commander……………………………… Joseph Smith
First Vice Commander……………………. Jared Muse
Second Vice Commander…………………. Amy Muse
Adjutant…………………………………. Bring Ring, Sr.
Finance and Lounge Officer………………. Dick Davis
Historian…………………………………. Justin Farnan
Chaplain…………………………………….. Barry Hiller
Service Officer………………………………. Amy Muse
Sergeant-at-Arms………………………. Brandon Wear
Legion Auxiliary Unit Officers
2018-2019
Unit President……………….. Krystal Callaway-Neppl
Unit Vice President……………….. Sarah Allensworth
Unit Treasurer/Membership…………….. Beverly Blasi
Unit Secretary…………………………… Chari McEvoy
Unit Chaplain ……………………………… Jean Brown
Unit Historian………………………………… Judy Ring
Legion Riders Officers
2018-2019
Director……………………………………. Dave Weber
Assistant Director ……………………. Andrea Gaylord
Scribe/Secretary……………………….. Chari McEvoy
Treasurer……………………………… Karen Callaway
Chaplain…………………………………… Jim Kearney
Road Captain………………………….. Keith Callaway
Sergeant-at-Arms…………………….. Gregg Bumman
Thank you for your membership and commitment to the Harvey T. Rimel American Legion Post 141
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