Presented at no cost to attendees by American Trailhead, Legion Post 307, and About Face USA.

Many people feel uncomfortable in todays world with its myriad risks.

This will be a one-evening presentation that will include instruction on establishing a personal and home-protection plan, developing your own situational awareness, avoiding conflict, and other steps you can take to further enhance your safety.

Space will be limited to 25 preregistered attendees. See below for signup details.

This month’s meeting will feature our annual Post Everlasting Ceremony, where we honor the memory of fellow Legionnaires who have passed away in recent months.

Our speaker will be Senior Vice Commander Allen Gruber. Allen is an expert military historian and researcher in the area of Military Genealogy. He will deliver another fascinating (and lively!) presentation on the careers and military exploits of some of our members’ ancestors.

Our special guests will be the Georgia Legion District 9 Commander and District 9 Adjutant.

Come early at 5 or 5:30 and join us for a quick bite and some fellowship in the Cafe.

Executive Committee Meeting

Review and planning meeting for Post 307 leadership.

We’ll be discussing the 2025 budget and planning for upcoming programs and events.

Come early and join us for a quick bite and some fellowship in the Cafe.

Executive Committee Meeting

Review and planning meeting for Post 307 leadership.

At the January meeting, Post 307 will host the 2025 American Legion High School Oratorical Contest, featuring local High School Students who will speak on a range of topics relating to the US Constitution.

PLEASE NOTE: This year, we have a record number of eight (8) students registered to compete in this event. Consequently, we will begin the business meeting at 6:00 PM, so as to adjourn and begin the Oratory event promptly at 6:30 PM.

Executive Committee Meeting

Review and planning meeting for Post 307 leadership.

Post 307 will participate in the Cumming Christmas Parade with our “Howie the Howitzer” float. We’ll decorate the float IN THE CUMMING FAIRGROUNDS PARKING LOT between 3:00 and 3:30 PM and begin lining up NLT 4:00PM at Forsyth Central HS on Tribble Gap Road.

The parade route begins at Forsyth Central High School and ends at the Cumming Fairgrounds.

Post 307 and SAL Squadron 307 members are invited to help decorate and ride or march alongside the float.

Our Christmas Party this year will be held December 9th 6:30 PM at Provino’s Italian Restaurant on Marketplace Blvd in Cumming.

Join your fellow Legionnaires for an evening of fun, food and fellowship!

Bring an unwrapped, new toy for Toys For Tots.

The Christmas Party will be in lieu of the regular December membership meeting.

ATTIRE: “CHRISTMAS CASUAL”

Important: Due to the size of our group this year, the restaurant as asked us to choose our menu selections in advance. Please make your choices for you and your guest and email to Dave Mullis at chaplain23@comcast.net. You may also call 470-253-0985 to register your choices.

Executive Committee Meeting

Review and planning meeting for Post 307 leadership.

Join us for our Bucket Drive fundraiser in honor of Veterans Day!

We need YOU to help, even if it’s for an hour or two!

Legion or Patriotic casual attire. Help us engage with the public, honor all Veterans, recruit new members, and raise funds for all the service projects we have planned for the next year.

(This event was originally scheduled for November 9, but was postponed for reasons beyond our control).

This month’s meeting will feature another installment in our Military Genealogy series, presented by Post 307’s Senior Vice Commander, Allen Gruber.

Allen is an expert in researching military history and genealogy, going back centuries.

He has some amazing findings to share.

This year’s Veterans Day observance will be held at the Cumming City Center Veterans Memorial, 423 Canton Rd, Cumming, at 11:00 AM on MONDAY November 11, rain or shine.

Bring a lawn chair and come out to honor our Veterans.

Click the signup icon to the right to help set up, recruit, and engage with visitors.

Want to meet and honor some great senior veterans? Don’t miss this opportunity.

We’re visiting The Memory Center of Atlanta in Johns Creek.

NOTE MEETING LOCATION:

We will meet at the About Face Veterans Lounge,
188 Tri-County Plaza Cumming, GA 30040

Join us as we check up on all our fellow Legionnaires, see how they’re doing, and invite them back if we haven’t seen them in a while..

In addition, we’ll help them renew their Legion memberships and get help with VA claims and other veterans’ issues.

SiGN UP NOW by clicking the button below

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect (or reconnect) with fellow Legionnaires and Veterans.

Your fellow veterans, Veterans Organizations, and vendors from all over the area will be there.  Don't miss this opportunity to connect with them and learn about the many organizations and services available to you.

Post 307 will have a tent and a display at this event.

SIGN UP NOW TO HELP US SET UP AND MAN THE POST 307 TENT AT THIS GREAT EVENT.

Your fellow veterans, Veterans Organizations, and vendors from all over the area will be there.  Don't miss this opportunity to connect with them and learn about the many organizations and services available to you.

Post 307 will have a tent and a display at this event.

WATCH THIS SPACE FOR SIGNUP OPPORTUNITIES. HELP US SET UP AND MAN THE POST 307 TENT AT THIS GREAT EVENT.

This month’s meeting will feature a presentation by CWO CK Villarouel, Commandant of the Marine Corps Junior ROTC unit at North Forsyth High School.

NOTE MEETING LOCATION:

We will meet at the About Face Veterans Lounge,
188 Tri-County Plaza Cumming, GA 30040

This is an opportunity not only to raise funds for our programs, but also to tell the American Legion story.

We need a driver with a pickup and two or more helpers to move Howie’s trailer, tables, tent and equipment to and from the event, and at least ten (10) workers in each shift to greet the public and take donations.

Click the Sign Up! button below to volunteer.

This meeting features a report from our 2024 Boys State delegation, on their experience at this year’s event.

Also, Cheryl McFadden, our partner at Beaver Toyota will be honored as she prepares to retire at the end of the year.

We have booked a speaking engagement with former Vietnam POW Colonel Lee Ellis, Leading with Honor author and leadership mentor.

The Public is invited. This event is free but seating will be limited, so lease sign up by clicking below.

NOTE MEETING LOCATION:

We will meet at the About Face Veterans Lounge,
188 Tri-County Plaza Cumming, GA 30040

• Planning for the August 12 “Leading with Honor” event with COL Lee Ellis.

• Fundraising plans for the year

• Much more

This month’s meeting will feature the installation of our Officers for the 2024-25 term.

Note: All officers-elect will wear Summer Dress uniform (Navy blue coat, white shirt and r/w/b tie, khaki or tan trousers, legion service hat).

Come and hear a special introductory series presentation by Post 307 Senior Vice Commander Allen Gruber, “Military History-The Civil War”.

Need a ride? Several members have volunteered to head up carpools to and from the meeting. Just let us know if you need a ride.