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New port Harbor Post 291June 22,
Item No. SS31
of The American Legion
Post 291
Overview
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The American Legion
o Origin
o Mission and Values
Post 291 Newport Harbor
o Origin
o Members
o Organization
o Property
o Post 291 Family
o Community Activities in Newport Beach
• Post 291 — Military Veterans
• Auxiliary Unit 291
• Sons of The American Legion Squadron 291
• American Legion Yacht Club (ALYC)
• Honor Guard
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The American Legion
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Largest military veterans support organization in the World
Founded in 1919
Membership Eligibility:
o All military veterans who served on Active Duty since 7
December 1941 (LEGION Act of 2019)
Headquarters: Indianapolis, IN
Website: www.legion.org
Approximately 2,000,000 members
Approximately 12,000 Posts World -Wide
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• Devotion to mutual helpfulness
• Assist and support military veterans and their families
• Four Pillars of The American Legion
o Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation
o National Security
o Americanism
o Children and Youth
What We Believe
• For God and Country we associate ourselves together ...
• Patriotism
• Law and Order
• Mutual Helpfulness for Military Veterans
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,A0tit, Newport Harbor Post 291
of The American Legion
• Founded (Charter Issued): 22 April 1924
• Incorporated in California Nonprofit Mutual Benefit Corporation
• Approximately 7,000 Post 291 Family members:
o Post 291 (Military Veterans) 49000
o Auxiliary Unit 291 19500
o Sons of The American Legion (SAL) Squadron 291 19500
• Largest American Legion Post in Department of California
Only American Legion Post with its own Yacht Club
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Post 291 Family
• Newport Harbor Post 291 of The American Legion
Military Veterans
• American Legion Auxiliary Unit 291
Spouses and Descendants of Military Veterans
• Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron 291
— Male Descendants of Military Veterans
• American Legion Yacht Club (ALYC)
— Nautical activities for Post Family members
• Honor Guard
— Military honors for military veterans and for
community events
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Post 291 Activities for Military Veterans and
their Families and Active Duty Personnel
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o Veterans Emergency Assistance
o Vietnam Veterans Tribute
o Purple Heart Recipients Luncheon
o WW II and Korean War Veterans Luncheon
• Auxiliary Unit 291
o Troop Package Shipments 0 Sweethearts Ball
o Poppies Sales for Memorial Day
o Gifts for Military Brides and Expectant Mothers at Camp Pendleton
• SAL Squadron 291
o Fishing and Golf Excursions for Veterans
o Donations to Military Support Organizations
• American Legion Yacht Club (ALYC)
o Fishing Excursions for Veterans 0 Model Yachting
o Dive Group 0 Sailboats for Harbor Use
o Opening Day 0 Commodore's Ball
• Honor Guard
o Presentation of Colors and Military Rifle Salute at Funerals and
Celebrations of Life for Military Veterans
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Newport Beach . . . . . .
Community Activities
• Post 291
o Drive-Thru Takeout Food Service
o Boys State El Homeless Veterans Assistance
o Law and Order Awards Dinner El Vietnam Era Swift Boat Visits
o Memorial Day Ceremonies El Veterans Day Ceremonies
• Auxiliary Unit 291
o Blood Drives by American Red Cross El Fashion Boutiques
o Girls State El Children's Halloween Party
o Bags of Love for Homeless Women El Children's Christmas Party
o Make -A -Wish children hosted on Fourth of July
• SAL Squadron 291
o Flag Day Ceremonies El Pancake Breakfast on Fourth of July
o Patriots Day Ceremonies El Christmas Boat Parade Viewing Area
• American Legion Yacht Club (ALYC)
o Old Glory Boat Parade 0 Youth Sailing Instruction
o Sail for the Visually Impaired 0 SCYA Midwinter Regatta
o Sundowner Monday Night Harbor Races
• Honor Guard
o Presentation of Colors at Community Events
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Newport Beach Community Activities
Drive-thru Takeout Food Service
Boys State
Law & Order Awards
Homeless Veterans Assistance
Swift Boat Visits
Memorial Day Ceremonies
Veterans Day Ceremonies
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Bags of Love for Homeless
Fashion Boutiques
Make -A -Wish hosting July 4th
Children's Halloween Party
Children's Christmas Party
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Flag Day Ceremonies
Pancake Breakfast July 4th
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Post 291 Honor Guard
Newport Beach Community Activities
• Presentation of Colors at
Community Events
Military Honors for Deceased
Military Veterans
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Surviving the Pandemic
• Safety Adoption and enforcment of health protocols
o Facemasks required on premises
o Social distancing implemented
o Quarantining of any infected individuals
o Vaccinations strongly encouraged as soon as available
• Solvency Implemention of strong financial practices
o Reduced expenses in response to reduced revenue
o Other rigorous financial stewardship actions
• Service 1 To members, employees, and community
o Drive-thru Takeout Food Service
• Fully functional kitchen
• Talented chef and skilled food preparation staff
• Enabled retaining full time employment for employees
o Areas reopened to members as Tier system allowed
o Continued to strongly support military veterans needing assistance
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Newport Harbor Post 291
of The American Legion
— Serving Military Veterans and their Families
and Our Newport Beach Community Neighbors
Proud to be a long time organization and institution in
Newport Beach and looking forward to the future
Honored to be of service to Military Veterans in Newport
Beach and to serve the Community
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