Welcome to the Morton American Legion Post 318 website. My second year has just begun. The WALL THAT HEALS, a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in DC, will be in Morton May 1st through the 4th, 2008. Post 318 is sponsoring the WALL. The location will be at Jefferson Grade School across from the Post. For more information go to the wall page at www.nam-vet.net/wthhome.htm

The American Legacy Run 2007 stopped at Post 318 on August 19th. The outgoing National Commander, Paul Morin, and 200 motorcyclists had lunch here on their way to the National Convention in Reno, Nevada. These bikers rode 2000 miles to raise over $400,000 for the American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund. The program is for the children of U.S. Service men and women who have died in action since Nov. 11, 2001. Post 318 was able to contribute $1200 to the fund.

This years Pumpkin Festival was another successful year. Everyone had fun and worked hard supporting your post with its biggest fund raiser of the year. Thanks to all who helped this year.

The Legion is "Open to the Public" and has Sons of the American Legion (SAL) Pork Chop dinners on the st Friday of the month; Fish Dinners the 2nd Friday and Steak Dinners the 3rd Friday. No dinners are served in December but will resume in January. See the calendar at http://www.nam-vet.net/morton-legion-calendar.htm

The Legion has a rental hall availablefor weddings, anniversaries, ect. call the legion on availability. Go to http://www.nam-vet.net/morton-legion-rentals.htm

Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7pm. See the calendar at http://www.nam-vet.net/morton-legion-calendar.htm

Last May, we gave out 3 $750 scholarships to deserving students graduating from Morton High. We are proud to be able to continue to assist our local students with their educational expenses.

The annual Tom and Jerry Day will be Dec. 15th from noon until 5pm. The post will provide snacks and Tom & Jerrys. You provide the fun.

Dont forget to support the GIFTS TO YANKS WHO GAVE PROGRAM for a $5 donation $7.50 worth of items for those in our veterans' homes and hospitals.

The Color Guard is always in need of volunteers. Call the Post and get your name on the call list.

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