American Legion Post 57
Michael Speer – Post Adjutant
Chehalem Park & Rec Meeting Room
503-703-2757
maspeer22@gmail.com
Founded in October 1919, the American Legion is the oldest and largest veterans organization in the US.
Mission Statement
The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.
Hundreds of local American Legion programs and activities strengthen the nation one community at a time. American Legion Baseball is one of the nation’s most successful amateur athletic programs, educating young people about the importance of sportsmanship, citizenship and fitness. The Operation Comfort Warriors program supports recovering wounded warriors and their families, providing them with “comfort items” and the kind of support that makes a hospital feel a little bit more like home. The Legion also raises millions of dollars in donations at the local, state and national levels to help veterans and their families during times of need and to provide college scholarship opportunities.
The American Legion is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization with great political influence perpetuated by its grass-roots involvement in the legislation process from local districts to Capitol Hill. Legionnaires’ sense of obligation to community, state and nation drives an honest advocacy for veterans in Washington. The Legion stands behind the issues most important to the nation’s veterans community, backed by resolutions passed by volunteer leadership.
The American Legion’s success depends entirely on active membership, participation and volunteerism. The organization belongs to the people it serves and the communities in which it thrives.
About the American Legion Post 57
American Legion Post 57 (Lester C. Rees) was established in October, 1919 and is here to help our fellow veterans in the Newberg/Dundee Oregon area.
We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Chehalem Park & Rec building (215 S Elliott S Rd) . The public is welcome to come if you are either curious or interested in joining. Depending on your eligibility, you may become a member of either American Legion, American Legion Riders or American Legion Auxiliary. We can help you sign up with the appropriate American Legion organization.
