Blog Posts - American Legion Post 234

American Legion Extension Institute

9/5/2016

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. (Due to high traffic volume, you may experience some delays. If you experience delays, please try again later.) The program should take less than two hours to complete. It is divided into six sections, with a quiz at the end of each one, followed by a final exam.

The sections closely follow the Legion’s Four Pillars of service. They include:

History & Organization
Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation
National Security
Americanism
Children & Youth

Upon completion, a participant must pass a final online exam to receive a digital certificate of recognition; a lapel/cap pin will also be delivered to those who successfully complete the course. The names of those who have passed will be recorded and indexed at The American Legion National Headquarters. Graduates will have the option to click a box upon completion to recognize their accomplishment on The American Legion national website: www.legion.org.

The American Legion Extension Institute online training program replaces the series of printed booklets that had been printed and sold through National Headquarters.

Marine 4 Life Networking Event

8/31/2016

Event to be held at the following time, date, and location:

Wednesday, September 7, 2016
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM (PDT)

Pyramid Alehouse
1201 1st Ave S.
Seattle, WA 98134

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Click here to register.

Free Community Based Counseling

8/30/2016

Did you know that you may be able to receive free community-based counseling at one of 300 VA Vet Centers across the country—even if you are not enrolled in VA health care?
Vet Centers provide individual and group counseling, and outreach and referral services to Veterans and active duty Servicemembers who served in any combat zone, area of hostility, experienced a military sexual trauma, or served as part of a drone crew.
Vet Centers are staffed primarily by Veterans, many of them combat Veterans. They can help you and your family with:

Transitioning, readjustment, and issues related to marriage, family, and bereavement.
Referrals to VA health care and benefits, employment, and other community services.
Making connections to other Veterans and support in your community.

To learn more about Vet Centers and to find out which VA benefits you may be eligible for, visit explore.VA.gov.
Watch this video to see how Vet Centers have changed the lives of other Veterans.

Suicide Prevention Day

8/28/2016

Suicide is the 8th leading cause of death in Washington state, and the 2nd leading cause of death amongst our youth. On Saturday, September 10, suicide prevention advocates, loss survivors, and attempt survivors will raise their voices together to bring healing and resources to this globally important issue.

In conjunction with World Suicide Prevention Day 2016, Forefront will host a free, 2-hour community training at the UW Seattle School of Social Work. This training will help you learn how to recognize when a friend, family member, or co-worker is at risk for suicide, and what you can say and do to help. This workshop is open to all.

Here in Washington state, help us build a united front for suicide prevention by bringing your family, friends, and colleagues to learn important tools for assessing and intervening with suicide risk.

The training will provide you with skills in recognizing and responding to suicide risk. There will be opportunities to ask questions, practice some skills, and gain confidence in helping others. Come be part of a worldwide effort to build awareness, break stigma, and learn tools that can help prevent suicide.

WHERE:
University of Washington
School of Social Work Building
Room 305 A/B
http://socialwork.uw.edu/about/visit-us
4101 15TH AVE NE, Seattle, WA 98105

WHEN:
World Suicide Prevention Day
Saturday, September 10th, 2016
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Light snacks and refreshments will be offered.

There is no cost to attend, however space is limited and registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

REGISTER HERE TODAY

There is a place for everyone in suicide prevention.
Join us to learn tools that can help you take yours!

Caitlin KB LaVine, MSW
Forefront: Innovations in Suicide Prevention
Program Specialist
206.543.1016
www.intheforefront.org

JBLM Airshow & Warrior Expo 8/27-8/28

8/26/2016

Posted by: Audrey Simmons

Global Effects of WWI

8/16/2016

World War I forever changed the world: politically, socially, technologically, and even economically. Nearly every aspect of modern life around the world was affected by the conflict in some way: Many current political tensions in the Middle East stem from the Sykes-Picot Agreement; processed foods developed to feed scores of hungry troops became a part of everyday life and revolutionized agriculture and industry; weapons technology such as tanks, flamethrowers and airplanes forever changed how wars are fought; and America vaulted onto the global stage as a world power. It all began with the First World War.

Click here for more information about WWI.

Guinness Book of World Records Achievement by Post Member

8/3/2016

Sally Buckingham is an elected officer of American Legion Post 234 and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. In her service to veterans, she helped set a Guinness World Record for collecting and sending letters to deployed veterans world wide. This is service that truly needs to be thanked!

To read the full story on the Guinness World Records website, click here.

Posted by: Audrey Simmons

2016 Fleet Week

8/1/2016

Seafair Fleet Week has been a tradition in Seattle since 1950 with multiple ships annually coming into the Port of Seattle to celebrate this region’s premier summertime festival. In partnership with Navy League Seattle Council and Port of Seattle, Seafair Fleet Week honors the men and women of the military who proudly and courageously serve our country!

Parade of Ships
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
1 p.m.
Elliot Bay

US Coast Guard Search & Rescue Demonstration
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Elliott Bay

Public Ship Tours
Wednesday, August 3 to Sunday, August 7, 2016

Come aboard a Canadian or United States Navy or United States Coast Guard vessel. Walk through passageways, climb ladders, tour the different decks and get a real taste of life at sea. Ship tours are free and open to the public.

Click here for more information and a schedule of ships.

New Veterans Housing Complex in Lynwood

7/31/2016

The newly constructed Veteran Home, named Sebastian Place, is a 20-unit complex that will house homeless veterans located on 196th. To learn more about the complex, click here.

Posted by: Audrey Simmons

Tour de Terrace 7/29-7/31

7/28/2016

Tomorrow marks the beginning of the Mountlake Terrace Tour de Terrace, the Seafair-Sanctioned summer festival for Mountlake Terrace & neighboring communities. Presented by a small group of dedicated volunteers, this festival was created in 1993 to generate community spirit and pride. We invite families, businesses and visitors to celebrate in this family oriented, fun-filled festival. The event runs until Sunday, July 31st at the Evergreen Playfield on 56th Ave W.

Come watch the Tour de Terrace Parade on Friday, July 29 at 7:00 PM! See celebrities, cool cars, amazing floats, drill teams, Mountlake Terrace High School Athletes, and so much more! And of course, the SeaFair pirates are on hand to "terrify" and delight the children! In addition, Post members will be leading the opening parade on Friday night and gathering outside the Post hall to watch the festivities!

To learn more about the Tour de Terrace, click here!

Plus, check out the special offer below from Romio's, whose owner is a veteran and a member of the American Legion!

To extend our Summer fun campaign, use the code word fun and get 20% off on your entire order. Don't forget all the other yummy items on the menu. Our expanded menu of pastas, salads, sandwiches and delicious deserts
makes the possibilities unlimited. Everything is deliverable.

Good for take out, pick-up and delivery
Minimum ($20.00) still require for delivery
Offer ends 08-03-2016
Code word is fun
Not combined with any other offers

www.e-romios.com - 425.673.2187 - support@e-romios.com

Posted by: Audrey Simmons