Oxford Legion hosts dinner reception for state leaders
OXFORD – It is an esteemed privilege for an American Legion (AL) post to be chosen to host the Commander and President of the American Legion Department of New York State while on their “official annual visitation” tour. So when asked to host a dinner reception, the Oxford AL First Vice Commander, Ron Blanford, responded with an enthusiastic, “Yes, we’d be honored!”
The 2011-2012 NYS Department Commander of the AL, W. Michael Bowen, is starting the annual visitation of Chenango County in Oxford at the NYS Veterans’ Home and ending it with dinner at the AL Post #376 Fort Hill on Thursday, Nov. 17. Traveling with Commander Bowen will be SAL Detachment Commander Dr. Greg K. Gibbs, and Department Auxiliary President, Ann Geer. The Commanders and President visit the 62 New York State counties once-a-year. During the official visitation tour, they discuss issues facing veterans and supporting members, listen to their needs and concerns, and fund raise for their particular annual projects.
First Vice Commander Blanford extends this dinner invitation to all the area AL members and hopes to have a large showing at the Fort Hill Legion, Post #376, to welcome and honor their special guests. The dinner menu will be roast pork, dressing, glazed carrots, tossed salad, mashed potatoes and gravy, apple sauce, rolls, and apple or pumpkin pie for dessert - all for $10/pp. A cocktails social hour will be at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m.
Commander Bowen resides in Waterloo, with his wife Patty and their four children. He is a 43-year life member of Warner-Van Riper Post #435. He is the owner of a general contracting business for over 30 years. Mike enlisted in the US Navy at the age of 17 and served from 1967 to 1971 in Europe and the Mediterranean area with the Naval Security Group as a top secret radioman intercept operator. His impressive Legion résumé includes these honors: seventh District A.L. Humanitarian of the Year - 2007; Gold Brigadier 2010; NY Dept. Recruiter of the Year - 2010; and Silver Brigadier 2011. His project for the year is the American Legion National Emergency Fund.
Department of NY American Legion Auxiliary President Ann Geer joined Joyce-Bell Unit #578 in Otsego County in 1981 through the eligibility of her husband Stephen, a Vietnam era veteran. She went on to serve as the Unit President for 6 years, then Otsego County President - 2 terms, and then Sixth District President. Ann received the National awards for Outstanding Department Education Program in 2005 and the Outstanding Department National Security Program in 2007. She’s been a resident of Unadilla for 30 years, has two successful sons, and is active in the community. Ann’s project is the Children's Organ Transplant Association (COTA).
Detachment of NY SAL Commander Dr. Greg K. Gibbs is a twelve year member of the Hamburg Squadron #527 in Erie County. Doc gets his eligibility through his deceased father Richard C. Gibbs who served honorably in the US Marine Corps during the World War II Pacific Campaign, serving in combat on Iwo Jima, Tinian and Saipan. Greg has served at the squadron level including a four-year stint as Commander and served as Erie County Commander for one term and as Eighth District Commander for two years. Gibbs has served as the Chairman of the Legislative Commission and received a national award for Outstanding Service from National Commander Paul Morin. Greg is employed as a professor at St. Bonaventure University in Western New York and holds a Ph.D. degree. Doc is supported by his wife Pam and his two children, Kristen and Kirt. His project is the American Legion National Emergency Fund.
AL membership is one of the concerns of Commander Bowen’s. For veterans who are not presently associated with the AL, this is an opportune time as one can only join during times of armed conflict. Should peace be declared in Iraq and Afghanistan tomorrow, the window for joining will close.
The Oxford American Legion, Post #376, is located at 17 South Washington Avenue. For inquiries, contact Ron Blanford: 843-2275; or email nanamb@frontiernet.net , or call the Legion at 843-8166
The 2011-2012 NYS Department Commander of the AL, W. Michael Bowen, is starting the annual visitation of Chenango County in Oxford at the NYS Veterans’ Home and ending it with dinner at the AL Post #376 Fort Hill on Thursday, Nov. 17. Traveling with Commander Bowen will be SAL Detachment Commander Dr. Greg K. Gibbs, and Department Auxiliary President, Ann Geer. The Commanders and President visit the 62 New York State counties once-a-year. During the official visitation tour, they discuss issues facing veterans and supporting members, listen to their needs and concerns, and fund raise for their particular annual projects.
First Vice Commander Blanford extends this dinner invitation to all the area AL members and hopes to have a large showing at the Fort Hill Legion, Post #376, to welcome and honor their special guests. The dinner menu will be roast pork, dressing, glazed carrots, tossed salad, mashed potatoes and gravy, apple sauce, rolls, and apple or pumpkin pie for dessert - all for $10/pp. A cocktails social hour will be at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m.
Commander Bowen resides in Waterloo, with his wife Patty and their four children. He is a 43-year life member of Warner-Van Riper Post #435. He is the owner of a general contracting business for over 30 years. Mike enlisted in the US Navy at the age of 17 and served from 1967 to 1971 in Europe and the Mediterranean area with the Naval Security Group as a top secret radioman intercept operator. His impressive Legion résumé includes these honors: seventh District A.L. Humanitarian of the Year - 2007; Gold Brigadier 2010; NY Dept. Recruiter of the Year - 2010; and Silver Brigadier 2011. His project for the year is the American Legion National Emergency Fund.
Department of NY American Legion Auxiliary President Ann Geer joined Joyce-Bell Unit #578 in Otsego County in 1981 through the eligibility of her husband Stephen, a Vietnam era veteran. She went on to serve as the Unit President for 6 years, then Otsego County President - 2 terms, and then Sixth District President. Ann received the National awards for Outstanding Department Education Program in 2005 and the Outstanding Department National Security Program in 2007. She’s been a resident of Unadilla for 30 years, has two successful sons, and is active in the community. Ann’s project is the Children's Organ Transplant Association (COTA).
Detachment of NY SAL Commander Dr. Greg K. Gibbs is a twelve year member of the Hamburg Squadron #527 in Erie County. Doc gets his eligibility through his deceased father Richard C. Gibbs who served honorably in the US Marine Corps during the World War II Pacific Campaign, serving in combat on Iwo Jima, Tinian and Saipan. Greg has served at the squadron level including a four-year stint as Commander and served as Erie County Commander for one term and as Eighth District Commander for two years. Gibbs has served as the Chairman of the Legislative Commission and received a national award for Outstanding Service from National Commander Paul Morin. Greg is employed as a professor at St. Bonaventure University in Western New York and holds a Ph.D. degree. Doc is supported by his wife Pam and his two children, Kristen and Kirt. His project is the American Legion National Emergency Fund.
AL membership is one of the concerns of Commander Bowen’s. For veterans who are not presently associated with the AL, this is an opportune time as one can only join during times of armed conflict. Should peace be declared in Iraq and Afghanistan tomorrow, the window for joining will close.
The Oxford American Legion, Post #376, is located at 17 South Washington Avenue. For inquiries, contact Ron Blanford: 843-2275; or email nanamb@frontiernet.net , or call the Legion at 843-8166
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