5400 East Yale Avenue Denver, CO 80222     Office: (303) 757-1919    Lounge: (303) 756-8922

 
        Leo Thomas Leyden
 		  Marcellus Holmes Chiles
 		    J. Hunter Wickersham
 

  
Upcoming Events
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Reach Across America Show - Saturday, June 29th
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Rocky Mountain Cigar Festival - Saturday, August 24th
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396th coming Home Party - Sunday, September 22nd
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Copies of the May / June 2013 Reveille
are now available on-line.

Go to our Downloads page for a copy in pdf format.

It’s Time…And The Post Needs Your Help
  By Jerry Osgood

   Due to the age of the post 1 building, and the wear of nearly 20 years on the carpet, it is time to replace the carpeting. The estimated cost to replace it all will be about $9,000. Several years ago, the air conditioning had to be replaced at a cost of nearly $24,000. In the next couple of years we are facing replacing the roof on the building and this cost is estimated to be in the neighborhood of $33,000.
   This is the first time, since being at this location, that we are seeking help from our members for a building project. Our current legion family membership is nearly 1350 strong. If every Legionnaire, Auxiliary, and SAL member of this post would donate just $5.00 to a carpet replacement fund, the donations would cover over one-half of the cost.
   Please send your donations to LCW Post 1, 5400 E Yale Ave, Denver, CO 80222 and mark them for the “New Carpet Fund”.
   Your post officers and the Memorial Board thank you for your consideration and generosity.

A Special Thank You To All Who Have
Donated To This Fund Thus Far:
         
Jody Gerst Barry Byars James K Morris J&L Property Mgmt Jackie Johnsen & Bob
Richard Handmaker Steve & Mary Jo Pahs Theodore & Jacqeline Zimmerman Mark Worrick Cindy Hill
Susan  Henry Silling Mark Ethridge Mitch Musalek Henry Kaplan
Larry Siegfreid Carl Mayer William McAfee Richard Bridge Rex Black
John & Kathy Nicolai Bill Vanasdale James E Pope, Jr Robert Paterson Clarence Bakken
Ed & Helen Smith Daniel Lynch Steve Johnson Brian Harris James Stromberg
Earl Hirsch Rosemary Williams Pablo Palen Catherine Owens Mary Lou Marques
Harry Folk David E Baron Dick Hassell Charles Carter Byron Daniels
Richard Morrissey Carol & Talbotte Richardson Al Kos Shirley Cunniff  
Dennis Fraker Charles Efurd John Liveris & Family Carol Turner  
         
And To All Those Who Dropped Off Money And Didn't Leave
 A Name, You Know Who You Are!   Thanks To All!!!
 

Donate - Cell Phones For Soldiers

   Provides calling cards for troops around the world, including state nursing homes. Donate your old cell phones to this worthy cause.

   There is a drop box for old phones in the lobby next to the ATM machine.

 

 

Auxiliary President’s Project
January

    Please help the VOA’s Women Veteran’s Homeless Shelter.  This month we are collecting things to restock their Shelves. When the women go to their homes, they are given a stocked kitchen and new things to set up their household. We are going to help them restock once they use up their basic start up products (not food – that’s next month).

 This includes, but not limited to:

   Laundry detergent, dishwashing soap, liquid hand soap, toilet paper, paper towels, aluminum foil, saran wrap, herbs, (nice herb set), cleansing wipes, dust rags and furniture polish, bathroom cleaners, handi-wipes, dish rags, plastic resealable bags, coffee, tea, any other “staples” you can provide.

 Please leave the donations by the Auxiliary Room door.

We Had a Blood Drive!

    Well, the Legion (with the strong help of one Steve Watson) won the blood drive contest this fall. I don’t have a report of how much was donated yet but the Legion and Auxiliary helped Bonfils with blood and plasma donations. (SAL – where were you?)

    I want to thank all who donated. But remember, you don’t have to quit now. You can donate blood every two months and blood plasma more often. (Any questions, talk to Steve Watson)

 Remember, you are giving the Gift of Life.
Be a blood donor. 

President’s Project - Support for Women Veterans
Midyear Report

    A year ago, our Auxiliary invited a guest to tell us about the homeless women veteran shelters in Denver. When I listened to her talk, I began to think about what I could do to help the homeless women problem in Denver. I was elected President of LCW Unit One Auxiliary and this is my project for the year, 2012 – 2013.

    Our first meeting was in October and at that meeting I introduced my President’s Project for the year. Each month, we are having a “drive” to provide some assistance to a homeless women veteran’s shelter. The program we are supporting is the Women’s Veteran’s Transitional Program through the VOA. Ashley Hobart is the project manager and I have been working with her throughout this past fall.

    Well, what a successful fall! The first month’s drive was for bed linens, sheets, pillow cases, and those things that help in the bedroom. We collected from our members and the community a carload of pillows, blankets, sheets, with several people donating new sheet sets and blankets. November was a drive for bath products. Towels, shampoo, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and feminine hygiene products were some of the donations. Also, women’s undergarments were some things that Ashley had suggested would be appreciated. One of our members donated 3 boxes of Avon products including lotion, body wash, shampoos, foot creams, make-up products, and an assortment of other wonderful Avon goods.

    The current drive is to give support to women returning to a job and is called “Women in the workforce”. Donations can include calendars, agendas, briefcases, notebooks, watches, alarm clocks, and anything else that could help a woman be more successful in the working world.

    Unit One Auxiliary also donated our proceeds and tips from a spaghetti night. We were able to present Ashley and the women of her shelter with a check which we hope helped to make a Merry Christmas for them.

    This spring we will continue to conduct a monthly drive. Ashley and I are discussing where our donations would be most appreciated. At this point, we have been able to donate over $1300 in cash and value to the women of the Transitional Housing Program.

    I would like to thank the Avon Company and their representatives for their generous support of this program. Please support Avon. They are not only a great product but support our men and women who serve and have served in the armed forces.
 

Mardi Gras means “Mighty Great”!

    It was Carnival in the Post on Feb 9 and the “joint was jumpin”!  Through joint sponsorship of the SAL and Auxiliary we put on a Mardi Gras celebration to raise money to support the HBOT program in Colorado.  HBOT stands for Hyperbaric Oxygen treatment and this is being used to treat PTSD sufferers and deep brain trauma victims in Colorado.  The treatment involves using pure oxygen to treat Veterans who are in need of treatment.  It is an expensive process and so both the Auxiliary Department President and the Department SAL Commander have made this their year-long project.

   We will be able to present a total of $2500 to the Auxiliary and SAL Department from the success of Saturday night.  And we could not have raised that money without the help of so many.  Please check out the list of donors, thank those people, and support the businesses.

   The night was jam-packed with activity and good food.  You had to taste the delicious Cajun menu that the SAL provided.  It was all great!  And Chris Mulqueen showed off his DeeJay capabilities all evening.  We had a silent auction that was a huge success.  Great donations, gift certificates, and baskets were available and everyone had a good time bidding on the wonderful items.  And again, please support the businesses that support us.  A face painter, Rachel, was here to provide Mardi Gras “tattoos” which was fun.  (Check out the green shamrock on Frank McCurdy.)  We finally disclosed the bean total and Bob O’Haire was closest with his guess.  How did you know Bob?  His guess of 7020 was only 24 off of the true 7044 total.  (I counted them all so I know the total was exact!  Ha ha) 
We also did 50-50 chances with decks of cards.  Those who participated know that even if you didn’t win $26, the Veterans who we are supporting did win.  And throughout the night we continued to sell minutes of oxygen.  All in all, the night was a huge success due to all of the volunteers who worked to set up the affair and all who took part.  Thank you to all.  It was a great night.

Donors List      Mardi Gras       Feb 9, 2013

   If anyone has been missed, please accept my heartfelt apology.

  • The South Mexican Restaurant
  • Garlic Knot
  • Monaco Inn
  • Bonefish Grill
  • Sprouts
  • King Soopers
  • Legion Bar – Sherry Z
  • Paradise Cleaners
  • The Keg Liquors
  • Kent Cellar Wine and Spirits
  • Robert and Judy Newman Center for the Performing Arts, University of Denver
  • La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
  • Rachel Creations Face Painting
  • Pink Fog Photography
  • Wellshire Golf Course
  • Night and Day Vintage - Amy
  • Ed Shalkey
  • Robert and Christine Trigg
  • Rhonda Knop
  • Jerry Thompson
  • Bill and Chris Ross
  • Carole McLaughlin
  • Donna Thompson
  • Georgia Sweeney
  • Margaret Stenson
  • Ginny and Norm Anderberg
  • Al and Karen Taylor
  • Chris Mulqueen
  • Jerry Osgood
  • Doris Peterson
  • Evelyn McCurdy
  • LueAnne Robbins
  • Diane Erickson
  • Cherie Monteferrante
  • Lori Grattan
  • Chris Napute
  • Barbara Aaker

 

Help Wanted
Join the LCW Post 1 Color Guard

The only requirements are:

Know your Left foot from your Right
Be Available for Parades and Legion Functions

Transportation is provided by the 40/8
Uniforms and Boots provided by Post 1
Be Part of a Great Tradition
Just leave your name with the Adjutant or email
Adjutant@lcwpost1.org

   We Added A New Page For The LCW Post 1 Color Guard On The About Us Page

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J. Hunter Wickersham Honored

   On May 26th at the Veteran’s Memorial John Hunter Wickersham was honored as part of the Memorial Day Committee Ceremony. Lt. John Hunter Wickersham was killed while leading his platoon on September 12, 1918.  For his heroism during the engagement in which he met his death Lt. Wickersham was awarded posthumously the Congressional Medal of Honor. General Pershing included Wickersham’s conduct as one of the hundred most heroic acts of the War. Read more

Attention eBay Sellers and Buyers - Donate to LCW Post 1

   eBay now allows its customers to donate all or part of their online proceeds to The American Legion Leyden-Chiles-Wickersham Post 1. It's really quite simple. If you are a buyer or a seller on eBay and already have an eBay user name and password, you'll want to take just a minute to check out the Giving Works program. eBay Giving Works is a unique program that enables you to list your items on eBay and donate between 10% and 100% of the final sale price to LCW Post 1. If you've never shopped or sold items on eBay, it takes less than a minute to register and set up your account.
   As a seller or a buyer, this is a way to make a difference and support our post while finding good deals or building your business on eBay. Go to our eBay Donation Information page to find out more.

We Are Now Taking Donations Of Printer Cartridges

  If you have some Empty Printer Cartridges, bring them to the Post.  We will recycle and turn them into much needed funds. There will be a donation box available soon. In the meantime drop them off in the office.
    Share this message and collect from your neighbors or at work. This is an easy way to help the Post and recycle at the same time!

Support The American Legion Post #1 with Gifts by Will

   Through various types of bequests to The Legion, you may secure a charitable estate-tax deduction for the value of the gift. Best of all, you will know that your generosity will support our mission for years to come. More information.

It Is Awesome!
by Glen Stenson
   The Post was recently endowed with the gift of a beautiful mosaic replica of the POW/MIA Flag.
This tile mosaic was designed and made by Nathan Roubier, and assisted by Dustin Van Hassell.
Nathan attends Ridgeview Youth Academy in Watkins, Colorado. Dustin is Nathan’s supervisor.
   Thanks Nathan and Dustin for the awe-inspiring POW/MIA mosaic.

Assistance For Fort Carson Returning Troops

   Many of the troops from Fort Carson that have been forward deployed are returning in the VERY near future. For many that are unaccompanied (living in post barracks) one of the necessities of the move is to restock their basic items of life. We can help this transition by providing NEW twin bed sheets, pillow cases, blankets, towels, etc. To support these needs by your donations, we have set up, in cooperation with the American Legion, locations in Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Denver LCW Post #1 to receive your donations of these needed items. In addition, if a finance donation to support these needs is easier, we have a place to receive your donations by check.

To Coordinate donations:
In Denver contact American Legion Post #1
Assistant Adjutant, Michael Findell 303-757-1919

For contributions by check:
Please stop by the office. Purpose is Fort Carson Clothes if you make the check out to LCW Post #1.

Thanks for your help,
Michael Findell
Assistant Adjutant • LCW Post 1

Job Opportunities

   There are many Full Time and Part Time Job opportunities. If you are interested please stop by the office to check the current List of Job Openings! There are so many listings we cant even post them online or on the bulletin board!  So come and check them out!

   Also, you can sign up for the National Career Center e-Newsletter on our Newsletters page.

United States Federal Flag Code Violation

   We are receiving complaints that local schools have been flying the United States flag either upside down or not at all. This is in direct violation of the United States Federal Flag code. Please contact any school that is not in compliance and also contact our offices to notify us of which schools are in violation.

   We have added a copy of the US Flag Code to the website.

Legion Extension Institute Available Online

   The American Legion’s official training program can now be taken electronically. The American Legion’s official training program for officers, members, Legion College applicants and those who simply want to expand their knowledge of the nation’s largest veterans service organization is now available online.  The American Legion Extension Institute has been rewritten, updated, streamlined and enhanced with videos, digital photos, clickable links, a historical timeline and additional features. To register and take the course, visit www.legion.org/alei.

Post 1 Wins Award In The Department of Colorado Website Contest

   The Post 1 website received the award for excellence in design and functionality. Commander Allan Taylor accepted the award at the Department Convention in June. Since January of 2000 the website has been maintained by Randy Thompson, a member of the American Legion for 42 years having joined Post 1 back in 1969. In addition to the website, Randy also created and maintains our new eMail Bulletin program.

   We are proud of our website and always look forward to your comments and suggestions as to how we could make the site more interesting and useful for our members.

VA Hospital News

   Remodeling of the old UPI building, now called the clinic building South has started. The new hospital construction started in July. Plans are to open the new facility in August of 2014.
   There will be a new clinic built in Colorado Springs at Fonanero Street and Spruce. The new clinic will open in 2013 or 2014.
   The VA recommends getting prescriptions by mail although prescriptions can still be picked up at the pharmacy.
   The VA has an Ambulatory Surgery program with The Air Force Academy: The surgery will provide orthopedic and general surgeries.
   Decreasing minor surgeries at the main VA Hospital allows for major surgeries.
   Cataract surgeries are now being done at the VA

   The clothing room needs warm hats, scarves, boots, and winter clothes. Some other needs include sunscreen, lip balm, baseball caps and water bottles. Volunteers are always needed.

The VA hospital is one of the best and your support is appreciated
Glen Stenson
Commander
 

Requests For Memorial Certificates

   Family and friends of a deceased veteran or someone acting on their behalf may request a Presidential Certificate a request form (va-400-0247) is available on the National Cemetery Administration Website www.cem.va.gov.

   A military Discharge document must be submitted with the request.

By mail to:
   Presidential Memorial Certificate
   5109 Russell Road
   Quantio, Va 32134-3903

By Toll free Fax to:
   1-800-455-7145

Or in person at any VA Regional Office 

Several Historical Areas Added to our Website

   Click on History for the index.

Post 1 Delegation Attends National Convention in France (1927)
  In our ever expanding Post History section of the website we have pictures from a wonderful old scrapbook that was prepared by Mary Emma Killey who was a member of the Leo Leyden Post 1. She was part of the Colorado delegation that attended the American Legion National Convention in France September 1927 (The Second A.E.F).

Brief Video Featuring J. Hunter Wickersham
   John Hunter Wickersham is featured in a brief video tour of the St. Mihiel American Cemetery in France on the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) web site . St. Mihiel Cemetery Video

Eddy Smith Extraordinary Service Award

   January 24, 2006 Leyden-Chiles-Wickersham Post 1 established the Eddy Smith Extraordinary Service Award. The purpose of the award is to recognize for perpetuity Legionnaires who have served our Post and veterans, not for years, but rather decades.
   The Legionnaires nominated for this award are names easily recognized by all and respected for their almost lifelong service.
       More information

The History Of The American Legion Is Available On DVD

   Click on the graphic below for more information and the Trailer for the film.

 


 

 


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