In the News…  

• Today, February 9th, the Commander and the Finance Officer completed the grant requests to the City of Elk Grove for our Post.
• We are marketing our upcoming fundraiser dinner on our social media and our website. Tickets are available.  
• Do you know a local busisness who would be willing to be a sponsor our fundraising dinner to support our local veterans? Sponsorships are available.  Please direct them to our website.
• Elk Grove Citizen reported the story about the Four Chaplains Service on the front page of the February 2nd issue.
• Four Chaplains Service Info posted to the Elk Grove Citizen.
• Sacramento County News Release, November 15, 2023: Sacram
• ento County Honors and Serves Our Veterans  As Printed in the Elk Grove Citizen
• Larry and Henry were on TV this morning, November 10th, to talk about our veterans and the Veterans Day Parade. Check it out here. https://www.cbsnews.com/gooddaysacramento/video/veterans-day-bike-ride-and-park-event/

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• The Riders from the Tribute to Fallen Soldiers visited the Veterans Hall at District 56 in Elk Grove at 11:00 am on the 27th of September to honor Specialist Ty Johnson. They last visited Elk Grove on October 30, 2021.
• Are you up for a pay raise? Yes, disabled veterans are due for a great pay raise in 2024.
• Have you received your free pass to the National Parks and other Federal lands yet? Click Here for More Info.
  
• Check out our members on the news today on Channel 3. They, along with members from Post 233 were packing boxes for service members in remembrance of 9/11.
• Did you know that we have a Veteran’s Service Officer in our facility on Thursdays between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm to assist our veterans? Yes, stop by our Veterans Hall Office at 8230 Civic Center Drive, Elk Grove, CA 95757.
• Tribute to Fallen Soldiers:  On October 30, 2021 the Riders from the Tribute to Fallen Soldiers came to Elk Grove to honor Brian Hall, son of John and Betty Hall.
• We now have a Facebook Page and an Instagram Page for Post 55. We also have a private page that is only open to members of the post. Click this link to sign up.
• The Four Chaplains Ceremony, Sponsored by Post 55, in remembrance of those who were lost in the sinking of the U.S. Army Transport Dorchester, was held on February 4, 2023. We hope you were able to attend. If you missed it, please put it on your calendar for February 4, 2024.
• Did I mention that our own John & Betty Hall was the grand marshals of our 2022 Veteran’s Day Parade? John & Betty Hall were selected as well as the 2022 Elk Grove Citizens of the Year for their work with the American Legion, the Elk Grove Food Bank and more. Read more about it here. Elk Grove Citizens of the Year
• Have you heard about The Wall That Heals? It came to the Sacramento area at Rusch Park from March 30th to April 2nd. It was be open for you to visit 24-7 during its stay in our area. Don’t forget that March 29th is National Vietnam Veterans Day.
• Are you aware of Health Day – Suicide Prevention Day. It is a very important day, although every day is an important day to prevent suicide. It is scheduled for April 29th this year.

Our Calendar…

Check out our Post Calendar.  During a normal year, we have many activities available throughout the year.  Find one (or two) and join in the fun. Our post has a very active membership and we hope you have a chance to come and visit. We also post the meetings and activities for Auxiliary, Sons and Riders as those groups are formed within our new Post 55..

Membership…

Here is a link to the American Legion’s National Website.

Here is a link to renew your membership. Click Here to Renew. Did you know that your dues are done on an annual basis, January through December, not a fiscal calendar basis.  That means that you need to pay your dues in December so that you are not delinquent as of the first of the year.

Next Steps…

If you are a veteran, you need to be a part of this organization. Our sole purpose is to support our fellow veterans. Join us and help out your fellow veterans.

Post Phone Number…

(916) 585-3807 – This is a voicemail number that is checked weekly.

Our email address is P55eg2022@gmail.com

Are you familiar with our Elk Grove Regional Veterans Memorial

The Elk Grove Regional Veterans Memorial is located within Elk Grove Park 9950 Elk Grove Florin Road to the north of the White Diamond ball field. Oscar O’con, U.S. Army and Marine veteran, has led the Elk Grove Regional Veterans Memorial project for the past 14 years. This beautiful memorial in Elk Grove Park is dedicated to living and deceased military members who have served their communities with honor throughout the region. Engraved dedication pavers are available for purchase to honor both living and deceased members of the military. You can learn more about placing a brick or granite paver at the memorial in the name of a veteran on this page.

What about those military member banners and streets named after veterans ?

Many of you have seen and asked about the military member banners along Civic Center Drive, Bruceville Road and Elk Grove Blvd and wondered who at the Legion to contact to have your son or daughter or your dad or your mom honored with a banner for their service.

Well, that is another reason I love Elk Grove. Those banners are put there by our City, not the veteran’s organizations.  To learn more, click here. It only costs about $150 to have the banner made and placed. They are there for 1 year.

Also, did you know that the City of Elk Grove often names streets after veterans. Yes, they do. You can learn more on the City of Elk Grove Website.

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