Upcoming events.
NC District 20 Winter meeting (CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION)
NC District 20 Winter meeting - Winter District meeting - January 11, 2025 Hosted by Post 262, Commander Billy D Williams at 1940 Donald Ross Street Charlotte, NC 28208
NC District 20 Oratorial contest (CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION)
District Oratorical Contest - January 25, 2025 - Hosted by Post 353, Commander Joe Payne at Paw Creek 5661 Hovis Rd Charlotte, NC 28216
NC District 20 Spring (Elections) (CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION)
district 20 Spring (Elections) - May 17, 2025 - Hosted by Post 380, Commander Larry Hosch at 4235 W Tyvola Rd Charlotte, NC 28208
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American Legion Post Meeting
Post 235 Members Meet Every 3rd Thursday, at 6 PM at the Matthews Masonic Lodge, 184 S. Trade St., Matthews, next to Stumptown Park. Try to be at the Meeting by about 5:30 PM to Sign In & Hob Nob with Other Members. Come and Hear what Upcoming Events the Matthews Post 235 has planned; meet & share time with fellow veterans; and stand proud in the uniform we serve in today, the American Legion Post 235.
Then be at Seaboard Bar & Grill, 213 N. Trade St., Matthews about 7:15 PM after each Members Meeting for our Social Get Together. We will be providing Pizza for all who attend with a request for a $5 contribution to defray the cost of the food. We have reserved tables inside the Seaboard at the Far Rear of the Establishment for our exclusive use.
Gordon J. Greene, Adjutant, Hooks-Orr American Legion Post 235, PO Box 3367 / Matthews, NC 28106-3367 / Cell: 704-831-8983 / E-mail: GordonGreene@Hannacre.com
Providence HS JROTC Pass & Review
Several of us have been in attendance and it's a great event to see these young Cadets dedication and hard work.
** please arrive at 9:00 am to pass through security
Post 235 “Toys for Tots” Christmas Party (click for more information)
Support the year-round work of Marine Toys for Tots and make a lasting impact in the lives of disadvantaged children. With your generous donation, we can continue our mission of providing toys, books, and emotional support to those who need hope the most. Together, we can create brighter futures for children, empowering them with the tools they need to thrive. Join us in our heartfelt mission to bring smiles, warmth, and happiness to countless children in need today!
MVAC sponsored Army-Navy game Mac’s Speed Shop, Matthews 2:30 - 5:00 pm
The Matthews Veterans Advisory Group is sponsoring a veterans Army-Navy Game gathering at Mac’s Speed Shop, Matthews 2:30 - 5 pm
Wreaths Across America 11am-1 pm forest lawn cemetary wedington (click for more info)
Matthews Legion Post 235 proudly participates annually in Wreaths Across America. “Remember” the fallen. “Honor” those who serve. “Teach” the next generation the value of freedom. It’s the mission of Wreaths Across America. You can join us by sponsoring a wreath, volunteering or partnering with us on National Wreaths Across America Day and every day. https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/GetInvolved/PlaceWreaths
American Legion Post Meeting (CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION)
Post 235 Members Meet Every 3rd Thursday, at 6 PM at the Matthews Masonic Lodge, 184 S. Trade St., Matthews, next to Stumptown Park. Try to be at the Meeting by about 5:30 PM to Sign In & Hob Nob with Other Members. Come and Hear what Upcoming Events the Matthews Post 235 has planned; meet & share time with fellow veterans; and stand proud in the uniform we serve in today, the American Legion Post 235.
Then be at Seaboard Bar & Grill, 213 N. Trade St., Matthews about 7:15 PM after each Members Meeting for our Social Get Together. We will be providing Pizza for all who attend with a request for a $5 contribution to defray the cost of the food. We have reserved tables inside the Seaboard at the Far Rear of the Establishment for our exclusive use.
Gordon J. Greene, Adjutant, Hooks-Orr American Legion Post 235, PO Box 3367 / Matthews, NC 28106-3367 / Cell: 704-831-8983 / E-mail: GordonGreene@Hannacre.com
Post 235 Volunteering with Matthews Women’s Club (click here for more information)
help with the Christmas Trees for the Matthews Women's Club. We have done this the past several years and it great fun helping. It is on the 16th of November at 09:30 and takes about a hour, the more hands the less time. .
Veterans Day Ceremony (CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION)
Veterans Day Ceremony
November 11, 2024
11:00 AM
Stumptown Park
120 South Trade Street
Matthews, NC
Produced by Hooks-Orr American Legion Post 235 of Matthews, NC
21 Gun Salute
Singers
Drummer
Speakers include the Mayor of Matthews, NC
Unveiling of New Matthews Veterans Memorial
See you there
Rotary Veterans’ luncheon @ the Levine Senior Center Nov 4, 11:30 am (click here for more information)
Rotary Veterans’ luncheon @ the Levine Senior Center Nov 4, 11:30 am
You must sign up through the Commander to participate.
Matthews Concert Band Fall Concert - Tuesday Oct 29, 7:30 pm
Our concerts this year all commemorate the end of World War II 80 years ago.
This concert is called “The Music They Marched To” and includes music that WWII soldiers/sailors would have heard as they trained and fought. One of the marches, “America Forever,” was written the night after Pearl Harbor was bombed.I’m sure many of your members, like me, had a father or other relative in the war. Mine was in the Navy on an aircraft carrier that was the first to enter Tokyo Bay after the Japanese surrendered.
Don Morris
Conductor
Matthews Concert Band
Matthews, NC
Levine Senior Center Veterans’ breakfast Tuesday Oct 29, 9:30 am
Levine Senior Center Veterans’ breakfast Tuesday Oct 29 9:30 am
You must sign up either through the Commander or Levine Center to participate.
Haunted Trail Security Service Volunteering (click here for more information)
American Legion Post 235 members volunteer to provide Haunted Trail security for the Matthews Play House. This is a great opportunity for Amer Legion members to serve the community and provide a safe environment for children and families. Please sign up and join our community service.
Haunted Trail Security Service Volunteering (click here for more information)
American Legion Post 235 members volunteer to provide Haunted Trail security for the Matthews Play House. This is a great opportunity for Amer Legion members to serve the community and provide a safe environment for children and families. Please sign up and join our community service.
Haunted Trail Security Service Volunteering (click here for more information)
American Legion Post 235 members volunteer to provide Haunted Trail security for the Matthews Play House. This is a great opportunity for Amer Legion members to serve the community and provide a safe environment for children and families. Please sign up and join our community service.
American Legion Fall Conference (CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION)
The Fall Conference is one of our most important gatherings of the year. It is our annual school of instruction. There is discussion, patriotism and camaraderie. We hope it’s the kind of event you can talk about when you return to your post home and your fellow Legionnaires.
Your attendance at the annual Fall Conference shows your dedication to our great organizations and the four pillars of The American Legion.
“The great aim of education is not knowledge but action.”—Herbert Spencer
What: 2024 Fall Conference
Where: River’s Edge Convention Center, 10 4th Ave S. St Cloud, MN 56301
When: Oct. 24-26, 2024, with committee meetings and DEC Oct. 24.
There will be some committee meetings on Thursday afternoon with the DEC meeting Thursday evening. General training sessions begin Friday, Oct. 25, and finish Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024.
Who: Hosted by the Department Convention Corp.
Pay by check: Use the form from the Legionnaire by clicking here. Registration received by Oct. 14 is $20. Before Oct. 15, checks can be made out to “Minnesota American Legion Convention Corp.” and mailed to Minnesota American Legion Convention Corp., P.O. Box 166, Princeton, MN 55371
Pay online: Registration with Eventbrite is $20 plus a $2.85 service fee. Online registration ends at noon Wednesday, Oct. 25.
Pay at the door: Registration at the door is $25.
Meals: Pre-purchased meals are available for TBD each. The meals are breakfasts on Friday and Saturday and a lunch on Friday. Please indicate with your check which meals you desire. Or you can purchase your meals with Eventbrite by clicking here.
Memories: Last a lifetime
We look forward to seeing all of you wonderful Legion Family Members at the Fall Conference. You will need to book your lodging yourself.
Headquarters hotel:
Best Western Plus Kelly Inn St. Cloud: 320-253-0606
Nearby hotels:
Courtyard by Marriott St. Cloud: 320-654-1661
GrandStay Residential Suites Hotel St. Cloud: 320-251-5400
Providence HS JROTC Drill Meet
It's a great event to see these young Cadets dedication, hard work, and performance. Colors will be sounded at 08:00 to start the event.
American Legion Post Meeting (CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION)
Post 235 Members Meet Every 3rd Thursday, at 6 PM at the Matthews Masonic Lodge, 184 S. Trade St., Matthews, next to Stumptown Park. Try to be at the Meeting by about 5:30 PM to Sign In & Hob Nob with Other Members. Come and Hear what Upcoming Events the Matthews Post 235 has planned; meet & share time with fellow veterans; and stand proud in the uniform we serve in today, the American Legion Post 235.
Then be at Seaboard Bar & Grill, 213 N. Trade St., Matthews about 7:15 PM after each Members Meeting for our Social Get Together. We will be providing Pizza for all who attend with a request for a $5 contribution to defray the cost of the food. We have reserved tables inside the Seaboard at the Far Rear of the Establishment for our exclusive use.
Gordon J. Greene, Adjutant, Hooks-Orr American Legion Post 235, PO Box 3367 / Matthews, NC 28106-3367 / Cell: 704-831-8983 / E-mail: GordonGreene@Hannacre.com
Fall NC District 20 meeting (CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION)
Fall District meeting - October 12, 2024 Hosted by Post 321, Commander Kevin Horn at 107 N Main Street Huntersville, NC 28078
American Legion Post Meeting (CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION)
Post 235 Members Meet Every 3rd Thursday, at 6 PM at the Matthews Masonic Lodge, 184 S. Trade St., Matthews, next to Stumptown Park. Try to be at the Meeting by about 5:30 PM to Sign In & Hob Nob with Other Members. Come and Hear what Upcoming Events the Matthews Post 235 has planned; meet & share time with fellow veterans; and stand proud in the uniform we serve in today, the American Legion Post 235.
Then be at Seaboard Bar & Grill, 213 N. Trade St., Matthews about 7:15 PM after each Members Meeting for our Social Get Together. We will be providing Pizza for all who attend with a request for a $5 contribution to defray the cost of the food. We have reserved tables inside the Seaboard at the Far Rear of the Establishment for our exclusive use.
Gordon J. Greene, Adjutant, Hooks-Orr American Legion Post 235, PO Box 3367 / Matthews, NC 28106-3367 / Cell: 704-831-8983 / E-mail: GordonGreene@Hannacre.com
Matthews Alive Festival (Aug 30 - Sep 2, 2024) (CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION)
Matthews Alive Festival (Aug 30 - Sep 2) - American Legion tent will give away water (for suggested donation) & sell Legion hats, pins, etc
Legion member Fred Dorsey (704) 614-8512 is recruiting volunteers to assist; sign up for 1-2 hrs, or the whole shift.
Aug 30 (4-8 pm) - Setup
Aug 31 (8am -9 pm) Day of festival
Sep 01 (12-8 pm) - Breakdown
Sep 02 (7 am - 3 pm) -Auto Show
National Convention in New Orleans (CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION)
The American Legion National Convention will be held in New Orleans, LA August 23-29, 2024. Any delegates and alternates not nominated at the Final District meetings will be selected by lottery at the convention in June. All hotel reservations must be made through the Department. Our hotel will be Springhill Suites Convention Center. Room rates will be $149.00 per night, ($174.14 with tax). Additional occupant, triple/quad is $25.00 per day. Self parking is $25.00 per day.
American Legion National Convention (CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION)
The American Legion National Convention will be held in New Orleans, LA August 23-29, 2024. Any delegates and alternates not nominated at the Final District meetings will be selected by lottery at the convention in June. All hotel reservations must be made through the Department. The form will be included in next month’s mailing. Our hotel will be Springhill Suites Convention Center. Room rates will be $149.00 per night, ($174.14 with tax). Additional occupant, triple/quad is $25.00 per day. Self parking is $25.00 per day.
American Legion Post Meeting (CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION)
Post 235 Members Meet Every 3rd Thursday, at 6 PM at the Matthews Masonic Lodge, 184 S. Trade St., Matthews, next to Stumptown Park. Try to be at the Meeting by about 5:30 PM to Sign In & Hob Nob with Other Members. Come and Hear what Upcoming Events the Matthews Post 235 has planned; meet & share time with fellow veterans; and stand proud in the uniform we serve in today, the American Legion Post 235.
Then be at Seaboard Bar & Grill, 213 N. Trade St., Matthews about 7:15 PM after each Members Meeting for our Social Get Together. We will be providing Pizza for all who attend with a request for a $5 contribution to defray the cost of the food. We have reserved tables inside the Seaboard at the Far Rear of the Establishment for our exclusive use.
Gordon J. Greene, Adjutant, Hooks-Orr American Legion Post 235, PO Box 3367 / Matthews, NC 28106-3367 / Cell: 704-831-8983 / E-mail: GordonGreene@Hannacre.com
AMERICAN LEGION COLLEGE (click for more information)
Legion College This year’s Legion College will be held at the Hilton Raleigh North Hills. The dates are August 1-3, 2024. Room rates are $115.00 per night plus tax. There will be a food and entertainment event on Friday evening. Ticket price to be announced. Registration form and a schedule of classes will be available at a later date. For reservations, call 919-872-2323. Be sure to mention you are with the American Legion.
2024 NC American Legion Department Annual Convention
The 2024 NC American Legion Department Annual Convention will be held July 19-20
at the North Raleigh Hilton, 3415 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC.
Reservations can be made by calling, 1-800-445-8667 or online at THIS HILTON RESERVATION LINK.
The group code is AMLNC.
** Reminder to change your arrival and departure date at the top of the page.
IDENTIFY YOURSELF AS BEING WITH THE AMERICAN LEGION.
please also reference https://nclegion.org/dept-convention-2/
MEMORIAL Day Ceremony
ceremony commences 11:00 am; band begins to play at 10:30 am
family & friends invited, recommend bring seating
May we never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.