State American Legion Officials visit Chenango County on Monday
OXFORD – On Monday, October 23, the Chenango County American Legion will host a joint visitation by the Legion’s top state level officials- Department of New York State Commander Rena Nessler, State Auxiliary President Pat Hennessy, and State Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Detachment Commander William Clancy III. During the visitation, the officials will visit the NYS Veterans’ Home, tour Norwich Pharmaceuticals, an Alvogen company, and have dinner at the Lt. Warren E. Eaton, DSC American Legion Post 189.
During their one-year terms in office, the officials travel to all of New York’s sixty-two counties and visit each of the state’s five veterans’ homes as part of the annual visitation. Their purpose is to coordinate Legion activities and to see what is being done for veterans and their families.
While in Chenango County, Commander Nessler, President Hennessy and Detachment Commander Clancy are scheduled to begin their visitation at the NYS Veterans’ Home at Oxford. The State and District contingency will meet at the Super 8 Norwich hotel at 10 a.m. for their motorcycle escort provided by the Legion Riders. At 11:00 a.m., the dignitaries will be given a guided tour of the Home and will hold a press conference. The Veterans’ Home will host a luncheon at noon. Immediately following, at 1:30 p.m., will be a tour of Norwich Pharmaceuticals, an Alvogen Company, in North Norwich. For over 130-years Norwich Pharmaceuticals, an Alvogen company, has produced the highest quality products with cutting edge technology.
That evening, Chenango County Commander, William H. Olsen will host a reception followed by a testimonial dinner. The dinner, starting with a cocktail hour at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m., will be held at the Lt. Warren E. Eaton, DSC American Legion Post 189, located at 29 Sheldon Street, Norwich. The cost of the dinner is $18 per person and tickets are available at any American Legion post in Chenango County or by contacting CCAL Treasurer P.J. Cobb at (607) 843-6666.
Two Junior American Legion Auxiliary members from Unit 189 will be participating at the dinner. Lilly Supensky will be singing the National Anthem and Kaylee Griffin will be performing the POW-MIA ceremony.
American Legion history was made on July 22 when U.S. Navy veteran, Rena Nessler was elected the first woman commander of The American Legion Department of New York. A 37-year member of Winnek Post 396 in Geneva, State Commander Nessler is a Vietnam-era veteran.
A former Ontario County and 7th District commander, Nessler has been on several state and national committees. She is an enrolled member of the Ojibwa Tribe from White Earth Indian Reservation in Minnesota. A Michigan native, she joined the Navy in 1969 and moved to Geneva in 1972, where she lives with her husband, Jim.
The Commander's Project for the year is the National Emergency Fund (NEF). This fund provides for Legion Posts and families of Legion Family members who are adversely impacted by (declared) natural disasters. Grants of up to $3,000 are now awarded to eligible individuals and $10,000 to Legion posts. Almost $9 million of assistance has been delivered by the NEF since the program’s creation.
Department president Hennessy is a dedicated member of Melvin Roads Unit 1231, in Rensselaer County. In the ALA since 1988, she has held many different positions including third district president in 2011-12. Hennessy attended and taught at the Empire Girls' State session, and was awarded the National Award for best all-around Americanism program in the Eastern Division.
Detachment Commander Clancy, of City Island in the Bronx, is a 28-year founding member of Squadron 156 where he has served in almost every role including 4 terms as Squadron Commander. He carries on the legacy at Post 156 where his father and grandfather were past commanders. His grandfather was a Carpenter’s Mate in the Navy aboard a minesweeper that he helped build at Nevins Shipyard on City Island. His father was an Army airborne combat engineer from 1961-63 with service at West Point, southern France and Fort Lewis, Washington. Clancy belongs to the U.S. Eagle Scout Association and is a recipient of the U.S. Congressional Silver Medal for community service.
The NYS officials lead the 113,000+ Legionnaires, the 41,000 Auxiliary and the 29,000 SAL members in New York State. There are ten districts in the state with about 900 posts throughout the 62 counties.
(L-R) NYS Dept. AL Commander Rena Nessler, Dept. Auxiliary President Pat Hennessy, and State SAL Detachment Commander William Clancy III. All will be visiting the Lt. Warren E. Eaton, DSC American Legion Post 189 on Monday, Oct. 23, for an official visitation dinner. (Photo by Doug Malin)
During their one-year terms in office, the officials travel to all of New York’s sixty-two counties and visit each of the state’s five veterans’ homes as part of the annual visitation. Their purpose is to coordinate Legion activities and to see what is being done for veterans and their families.
While in Chenango County, Commander Nessler, President Hennessy and Detachment Commander Clancy are scheduled to begin their visitation at the NYS Veterans’ Home at Oxford. The State and District contingency will meet at the Super 8 Norwich hotel at 10 a.m. for their motorcycle escort provided by the Legion Riders. At 11:00 a.m., the dignitaries will be given a guided tour of the Home and will hold a press conference. The Veterans’ Home will host a luncheon at noon. Immediately following, at 1:30 p.m., will be a tour of Norwich Pharmaceuticals, an Alvogen Company, in North Norwich. For over 130-years Norwich Pharmaceuticals, an Alvogen company, has produced the highest quality products with cutting edge technology.
That evening, Chenango County Commander, William H. Olsen will host a reception followed by a testimonial dinner. The dinner, starting with a cocktail hour at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m., will be held at the Lt. Warren E. Eaton, DSC American Legion Post 189, located at 29 Sheldon Street, Norwich. The cost of the dinner is $18 per person and tickets are available at any American Legion post in Chenango County or by contacting CCAL Treasurer P.J. Cobb at (607) 843-6666.
Two Junior American Legion Auxiliary members from Unit 189 will be participating at the dinner. Lilly Supensky will be singing the National Anthem and Kaylee Griffin will be performing the POW-MIA ceremony.
American Legion history was made on July 22 when U.S. Navy veteran, Rena Nessler was elected the first woman commander of The American Legion Department of New York. A 37-year member of Winnek Post 396 in Geneva, State Commander Nessler is a Vietnam-era veteran.
A former Ontario County and 7th District commander, Nessler has been on several state and national committees. She is an enrolled member of the Ojibwa Tribe from White Earth Indian Reservation in Minnesota. A Michigan native, she joined the Navy in 1969 and moved to Geneva in 1972, where she lives with her husband, Jim.
The Commander's Project for the year is the National Emergency Fund (NEF). This fund provides for Legion Posts and families of Legion Family members who are adversely impacted by (declared) natural disasters. Grants of up to $3,000 are now awarded to eligible individuals and $10,000 to Legion posts. Almost $9 million of assistance has been delivered by the NEF since the program’s creation.
Department president Hennessy is a dedicated member of Melvin Roads Unit 1231, in Rensselaer County. In the ALA since 1988, she has held many different positions including third district president in 2011-12. Hennessy attended and taught at the Empire Girls' State session, and was awarded the National Award for best all-around Americanism program in the Eastern Division.
Detachment Commander Clancy, of City Island in the Bronx, is a 28-year founding member of Squadron 156 where he has served in almost every role including 4 terms as Squadron Commander. He carries on the legacy at Post 156 where his father and grandfather were past commanders. His grandfather was a Carpenter’s Mate in the Navy aboard a minesweeper that he helped build at Nevins Shipyard on City Island. His father was an Army airborne combat engineer from 1961-63 with service at West Point, southern France and Fort Lewis, Washington. Clancy belongs to the U.S. Eagle Scout Association and is a recipient of the U.S. Congressional Silver Medal for community service.
The NYS officials lead the 113,000+ Legionnaires, the 41,000 Auxiliary and the 29,000 SAL members in New York State. There are ten districts in the state with about 900 posts throughout the 62 counties.
(L-R) NYS Dept. AL Commander Rena Nessler, Dept. Auxiliary President Pat Hennessy, and State SAL Detachment Commander William Clancy III. All will be visiting the Lt. Warren E. Eaton, DSC American Legion Post 189 on Monday, Oct. 23, for an official visitation dinner. (Photo by Doug Malin)
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