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Squadron 287 Awarded Most Outstanding Squadron of the Year for 2018
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The Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Squadron 287 of Savannah was awarded top State of Missouri honors at the American Legion Detachment of Missouri Fall Conference that was held in Jefferson City in October of 2018.
Squadron 287 was once again selected as "Most Outstanding Squadron of 2017 for the Detachment of Missouri". This is the fourth year out of the past five that the Savannah Squadron has received this honor having been selected for the same honor three of the past for years.
Squadron 287 Commander Terry Beasley said that "This is in recognition of the dedication of our members for their service to the Andrew County community, the state and the nation. Most people have no idea what local community service projects that we are a part of... unfortunately, we're the best kept secret in Andrew County. We would like to change that and get more people involved. It is very rewarding when you see the direct impact that we have on the lives that our efforts help improve."
The Squadron has a number of community service projects that they support both financially and with volunteer man hours such as; annually gathering and donating school supplies to each of the K-12 schools in Andrew county at the beginning of each school year. They provide financial support to Andrew County Ministries for their Backpack Buddies, Food Pantry, and Christmas Gift programs. On the State and National levels they sponsor the cost of sending students to Missouri Boys State and they also donate annually to The American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund which provides college scholarships to the children of members of our armed forces who have been killed in action. In addition to financial support that they provide to various projects, the Squadron also gathers Christmas gifts that are distributed to the residents of the Veterans homes in Cameron, Missouri an Leavenworth, Kansas.
Our members also serve in the American Legion Post 287 Honor Guard which provides military honors at the funerals of honorably discharged veterans of the armed forces.
Commander Beasley said "We're an active group of dedicated guys and we would like nothing more than to welcome new members who can bring new ideas to our organization so that we can do even more for the Andrew County Community."
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Squadron 287 Awarded Most Outstanding Squadron of the Year for 2018
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To Join Us Contact:
Squadron 287 Commander
Mark Brock
Phone 816-273-2421
Squadron 287 Officers
Commander: Mark Brock
Sr. Vice Commander: Randy Major
Adjutant: Mike Walter
Finance Officer: Terry Beasley
Sgt-At-Arms: Ronald Raines
Chaplain: Dan Mefford
Sons of The American Legion
Detachment of Missouri Officers
Sr. Vice Commander: Mike Walter
Sgt-At-Arms: Terry Beasley
Squadron 287 Awarded Most Outstanding Squadron of the Year for 2018
Squadron 287 Awarded Most Outstanding Squadron of the Year for 2018
Squadron 287 Awarded Most Outstanding Squadron of the Year for 2018
Founded in 1932, The Sons of the American Legion exists to honor the service and sacrifice of the Legionnaires.
SAL members include males of all ages whose parents or grandparents served in the U.S. military and (are / were) eligible for American Legion Membership.
Along with the American Legion and the Legion Riders, Squad 287 of The Sons of the American Legion are heavily involved in local Community Service and Charitable Projects such as support of Special Olympics, the Legacy Scholarship, the collection and donation of school supplies to local schools, and the collection and distribution of gifts to residents of Veterans Homes in the area.
In addition, the SAL participate in most of the events and activities of the Legion Post which includes being members of the American Legion Honor Guard which embodies the the true spirit of our mission which is to Honor the Service and Sacrifice of the Legionnaires and all Veterans.
Nationally, since 1988, the SAL has raised more than $6 million dollars for the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation.
The SAL also support the Citizens Flag Alliance, a coalition dedicated to protecting the U.S. Flag from desecration through a constitutional amendment.