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American Legion

Post 177 - Fairfax, Virginia

"For God and Country"

 

Today is: Thursday, July 24, 2008

 

They can conquer who believe they can.

Virgil, Roman epic poet (70 BC - 19 BC)

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Squadron Commander Duties and Responsibilities

David Gledhill

Squadron Commander

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Responsible for teaching and protecting the cardinal principles of the Sons of the American Legion and the supervision of all other officers of the squadron, guided by the constitution and by the decision of the squadron as a body.

As presiding officer of squadron meetings, should make every effort to see that the meetings are conducted properly with a recommended order of business and the ceremonial ritual for the opening and closing of the squadron meeting.

1st Vice Commander

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Ken Self

1st Vice Commander

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The responsibilities of this office are devoted largely to the membership enrollment activities of the squadron.

2nd Vice Commander

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Jason Jenkins

2nd Vice Commander

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The responsibilities of this office are concerned primarily with patriotic observances, the development of squadron activities, and planning entertainment and social features which may be scheduled in conjunction with squadron meetings.

Adjutant

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Gary Weaver

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This officer is the secretary of the squadron, maintaining an intimate contact with the individual squadron members, keeping the squadron records, and publishing any necessary orders, announcements, and instructions. 

Finance Officer Duties and Responsibilities

Dean Strong

Finance Officer

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This officer has the responsibility of receiving squadron moneys and payment of all squadron bills when authorizations have been given for payment.

Chaplain Duties and Responsibilities

Kim "Bear" Ricketts

Chaplain

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This officer is responsible for the spiritual leadership of the squadron.  In addition to attending all meetings, he should be ready upon occasion to take part in the initiation of new members, dedication ceremonies, and the funeral services of a comrade.

Sergeant-At-Arms Duties and Responsibilities

George Freeman III

Sergeant-At-Arms

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This officer is the sentinel or outer guard of the squadron. In addition to being the custodian of the flag and squadron standards, he should be ready at all times to assist the squadron commander.

Historian Duties and Responsibilities

John Jenkins

Historian

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This officer maintains a current record of the activities of the squadron as a means of continuing a historical account of its endeavors over the years.

 

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American Legion Post 177, 3939 Oak Street, Fairfax, VA 22030, (703) 273-2250

 

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