AMERICAN LEGION
CHARLES E. ARNOLD
POST NO. 284
Meetings: Second and Fourth Monday Evening of each Month
519 E. Butler Street
Bryan, OH 43506
NEWSLETTER AND SCHEDULE FOR 2011-2012
To Members of Charles E. Arnold Post, Auxiliary Unit, SAL Squadron 284
In this mailing you will find our current newsletter along with
our annual schedule for September 2011 through August 2012. Your officers hope this information will be
useful as you continue to support your respective Legion group. You should know that YOU are important
in keeping veteran benefits at the forefront by adding to the numbers that influence decisions made by our Government.
Thank you for continuing your membership at the Bryan American Legion Post. Please review the 2011-2012
schedule herein!
Member Interests &
Concerns:
Your officers want to know what issues, concerns, and projects YOU would like to see addressed in the
coming year. YOUR input is needed since we are only as strong as our weakest link in our membership chain.
Please let us know YOUR thoughts by contacting one of your officers in the near future.
What’s Inside
Commander & President Letters. . . . . Newsletter. . . . . Pictures. . . . . Schedule
LEGION
2010-2011 OFFICER DIRECTORY PHONE No’s
eMAIL ADDRESSES
Area Code: 419
Commander
Marty Potts
630-5097
mrb17f@roadrunner.com
1st Vice Commander (Membership)
Bill Brown
682-2600
2nd
Vice Commander (Programs)
Rick Mettert
636-6790
rickiem@cityofbrryan.net
Adjutant
Paul Rohrs
682-7671
prohrs@netzero.net
Finance
Officer
Larry Hare
658-2036
patriot022144@aol.com
Chaplain
Gerry Meyer
636-9200
Sergeant
At Arms
Bob Rogers
Americanism
Chairman
Jim Daschbach
485-0910
JDasch8392@aol.com
Service Officer
Mary Oliver
636-8812
wmsctyvo@bright.net
Curator of Military Museum & Gift for Yanks Jim Bouman
636-7354
jdbouman@yahoo.com
Historian, Public Relations & Flag Sales Bob Rowan
636-2885
r32rowan@cityofbryan.net
Post Armorer
Rick Mettert
636-6790
rickiem@cityofbrryan.net
Advisor-Sons of the American Legion
Phil Lupien
636-6082
American
Legion Post No 284 – Bryan
636-3237
AUXILIARY
President
Katherine Ping
636-0795
katjimping@cityofbryan.net
1st Vice President (Membership)
Myrna Wines
636-3060
dlwines@cityofbryan.net
2nd Vice President (Programs)
Dorothy Opdycke
636-7327
Secretary
Susan Roads
508-0693
Treasurer
Sue Flesher
636-7935
cflesher@cityofbryan.net
Chaplain
Susan Roads 508-0693
Americanism Chairman
Helene Moog
636-1912
Imoogs@cityofbryan.net
SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION (SAL)
Commander
David Lupien
636-6082
1st
Vice Commander (Membership)
James Bouman
636-7354
jdbouman@yahoo.com
Adjutant
Conrad Barns
636-6643
Finance
Officer
Vacant
Advisor
Phil Lupien Jr.
636-6082
To see American Legion Post 284 Website – Go to American Legion Post 284 – Bryan Ohio
If you have an eMail address call
419-636-2885 so we can add to our list to keep you up to date on Post 284 events.
POST COMMANDER’S MESSAGE
September 1, 2011
My
Fellow Legion Members,
Once again, I am honored to be your Post Commander for the 2011-2012 year. A lot has happened over
the last year, and now, hopefully we can make some improvements to our Post.
Again, as your Post Commander,
I encourage you to attend the meetings held the second and fourth Mondays of each month, unless otherwise stated in the schedule.
Anyone who is interested in scheduling a program for the last meeting of each month is encouraged to do so.
With good advertisement, we can hopefully get a few more people to attend. They will tell their
friends, and so on. I look forward to seeing lots of people with some great programs to put our Post on
the map!!
So many are coming back from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. Take the time to invite some of them
to join our Post! We need some younger members to keep our Post active!
I want to thank
all those who take a lot of their own time to get things done in and around the Post building. Your efforts
are appreciated, and without you, it wouldn’t get done!! Also, attending our meetings each month
are two great councilors to our Post. The first is Past District Commander Phillip Lupien and the second
is the Sons of American Legion Commander David Lupien. Both are “Books” of knowledge where
the American Legion and SAL are concerned. If you haven’t read “Veterans History, Williams
County Ohio” you need to do so. This book was put together by David Lupien and is the most comprehensive
look at the history and dates of all the Vets of Williams County, Ohio from the Revolutionary War to the Persian Gulf!
This is a must read for anyone who loves War History, and is from our own County!! Thank you David
for your fine work on that book!! A copy
of the book can be found in our museum room (as soon as I get done with it).
I again marched in the Memorial
Day Parade, and again was moved by the patriotism shown by our neighbors! Same with the Bryan Jubilee Parade.
What a difference from the Viet Nam era!! So many people came out to honor those who have served
and who had given the ultimate sacrifice for their country! You should be proud to be a part of these programs.
I know I am.
In closing, let’s try to make the upcoming year, the best ever! Let’s bring in some
new members, and attend the meetings. Without you, we can’t keep the Post Alive!!
All the best,
Marty Potts, Commander
American Legion Post 284
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SAL COMMANDER’S MESSAGE
Sons
of the American Legion
Squadron 284
We are seeing some changes. This is your 22 year
as a squad in Bryan. I am hopeful that those in the area will make an effort to come to our monthly meeting
held on the 4th Monday of the month except July and August. I also want to announce that we are shooting to have our membership
completed by November 11 VETERANS DAY. Send your $10 dues to the Commander. I will get
billing notices sent out in Late September to remind you all.
I want to announce a special meeting program that SAL and SAR are co-sponsoring in September. SATURDAY SEPTEMBER
17 we will be holding a CONSTITUTION DAY GALA DINNER PROGRAM at Northwest State Community College. The keynote speaker will
be State Senator Cliff Hite. Dinner tickets are $20.00 per person and are prepaid and limited to 180. The
event will be held in the Voinivich Auditorium. More will be promoted in the area radio and newspapers
in late August and early September. Call Commander David Lupien for reservations or have questions answered concerning this
project.
Let’s get on the ball and get active and assist the American Legion in carrying out their programs
for God and Country! See you all soon.
David L. Lupien, Commander
Squadron 284,
Bryan
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AUXILIARY PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
As your Auxiliary President I want
to once again thank everyone who did participate in our meetings and projects. To our new members, receiving
this newsletter for the first time, I want to welcome and encourage you to attend some or all of our meetings.
.
We are chartered not only to support the National and Department of Ohio organizations, but it is our desire to continue
to aid the Ohio Veterans Hospitals, the Girls State program for our Bryan High School Junior girls, and our own American Legion
Post members.
We meet four times a year for fellowship, and to plan ahead
on how to reach our objectives. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Some member
will call to remind you of the date for our next get-together. I hope to see you soon. If
you have any questions call me at 419-636-0795, or eMail me at katjimping@cityofbryan.net.
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Katherine Ping, President
Bryan American Legion Auxiliary
FLAGS & POLES FOR SALE
Some of the non-member prices are:
Flag Size | Nylon
Flag | Polyester Flag |
3 foot
X 5 foot U.S. | $25.00 | $31.00 |
4 foot X 6 foot U.S. | $34.00 | $42.00 |
5 foot X 8 foot U.S. | $54.00 | $62.00 |
3 foot X 5 foot Ohio | $27.00 |
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NOTE: Legion, Aux & SAL members
receive a Discount on flags.
Pole Kit Size | Cost |
6 ft Steel kit w/ 3 X 5 Economy Flag | $15.00 |
17 ft Steel kit w/ 3 X 5 Economy Flag | $55.00 |
20 ft Aluminum kit w/ 3 X 5 Nylon Flag | $110.00 |
20 ft Aluminum (Heavy Duty) Telescoping | $210.00 |
(IMPORTANT!!! PLEASE READ!!!)
Help!!!!!
As a Legion, Auxiliary or SAL member you can help keep the Bryan American Legion Post operating. Some
of you may know that the flag and pole sales we have each year is where we get the major portion of the Post funds to make
donations and operate our post. Any time you help us sell a flag or a pole you are helping your Legion
& community. If you know of anyone that wants a flag or pole contact Bob Rowan at 419-636-2885
or Doyle Wines at 419-636-3060.
Note! Legion, Auxiliary
and SAL members receive a discount off the regular price of flags.
Flags
that are on hand are U.S., State, Military, POW/MIA, and others.
VIETNAM VETERANS
If you have adult Diabetes type II, or Ischemic Heart Disease (Coronary Artery Disease &/or heart attacks), you
may be entitled to VA compensation, if you actually served IN Vietnam. For more information on this
subject, contact the Williams County Veterans Service Officer at 419-636-8812. NOTE:
Widows of Vietnam Veterans who passed due to a heart attack AND who have NOT remarried may be eligible for some compensation.
ALL VETERANS
Any Veteran receiving VA compensation for a disability is encouraged to see if their compensation has increased.
DAV VANS
The Williams County Service Office has two (2) DAV vans to transport veterans who have scheduled appointments –
one van to take them to the Fort Wayne VA Medical Center on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays; and another van to take them
to the Ann Arbor Medical Center and/or the Toledo Outpatient Clinic on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Contact
the Williams County Veterans Service Officer at 419-636-8812 as soon as you receive your appointment so a ride can be scheduled
for you.
MILITARY
MUSEUM
Did you know that your Bryan American Legion Post has a museum? Through the efforts of Curator Jim
Bouman and other interested parties, the Post has a number of prints, lithographs, uniforms, and artifacts that may be of
interest to history buffs. For a tour contact James Bouman at 419-636-7354 or come to a Legion meeting.
MILITARY FUNERALS
The Bryan American Legion Post, as one of it’s duties, performs military funerals for it’s members and
other veterans whose families have requested this service. We believe that this is a very important service
that we provide. We are always in need of members who would like to assist with the Honors Detail.
If you would like to help with the detail, please contact Doyle Wines at 419-636-3060.
WILLIAMS
COUNTY COUNCIL MEETINGS
ALL County Council meetings are held in the Veterans Memorial Building at the Williams County Fairgrounds, Montpelier.
The meetings begin at 7:30PM on the third Monday night of each month. All members are welcome and
encouraged to participate. Delegates from the Bryan Post meet at the Legion
Hall at 7:00PM to carpool to the Fairgrounds.
If you like veteran fellowship and like to make new friends, consider attending one of these meetings.
WILLIAMS COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING
The Veterans
Memorial building has been dedicated and is open to the public on the first Sunday of each month from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.
YOUR support is still needed to help complete the Veterans Memorial Park.
If you can make a contribution it would be wonderful. Make your check payable to: Williams County
Veterans Memorial Inc.. Mail your check to: Williams County Veterans Memorial Park, P.O. Box 173, Montpelier,
OH 43543. You can also go to the Williams County Veterans Memorial website, and print out a form to make a donation for a
brick or block. Fill out with information of your choice, and mail to the address above with your check. To
access the Williams County Veterans Memorial Website: enter the info below exactly as shown into the space at top of your
home page internet display. http://williamscountyveteransmemorial.com/
Remember a loved one with and engraved brick or block. See
info on the website or call 419-636-2885.
MEMORIAL ROLL CALL
American Legion Post 284 members who have been called from our midst from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.
Remember them for their part
in helping to make our nation as free as it is today. The Supreme Commander has called:
William Drosky, George K. Folk;
Robert H. Frank; David L. Loffer; and Richard Sanders
LEGION MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY DATES
Our goal is to have our quota of 196 members by VETERANS DAY, Nov. 11, 2011. YOU can make this happen!
Our Membership Chairman Bill Brown needs your help! If you know of any veteran that you think is
eligible to join the American Legion, contact Bill at 419-682-2600. Eligibility dates are:
[Apr 6, 1917 to Nov 11, 1918] [Dec 7, 1941 to Dec 31, 1946]
[June 25, 1950 to Jan 31, 1955] [Feb
28, 1961 to May 7, 1975] [Aug 24, 1982 to July 31, 1984] [Dec 20, 1989 to Jan 31, 1990]
[Aug 2, 1990 until the end of hostilities as determined by the U.S. Government}. Dues are currently $27.00
per year.
AUXILIARY MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY
You are eligible if your father, mother, husband, wife, son, daughter, grandson, granddaughter, brother, sister, grandfather,
or grandmother is/was in the U.S. Military during the Eligibility dates above or was killed in action. If
unsure about eligibility contact Auxiliary Membership Chairman Myrna Wines at 419-636-3060.
LIFE MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE
(BASED ON ANNUAL DUES OF $27.)
| Life Cost | Life
Cost | Life Cost | Life Cost | Life
Cost | Life Cost | Life Cost |
Age | 30
to 34 | 40 to 44 | 50 to 54 | 65 to 69 | 70 to 74 | 75
to 79 | 80 to 84 |
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Cost | $1082 | $972 | $842 | $617 | $543 | $470 | $405 |
Contact Membership Chairman
Bill Brown at 419-682-2600 for more information.
LEGION GOALS FOR THE 2011-2012 YEAR
Help with Community Safety & Protection programs.
Continue to promote Americanism and Patriotism.
Help our fellow Veterans.
Aid Law Enforcement in combating Vandalism.
EVENTS
Veterans Day at the Fair on September 10.
Veterans Day Speaker will be Roena Bayes
All
Veterans invited for a free Ham and Bean dinner at the Veterans Hall at 12:00 noon. Free admission 9AM
to 3PM.
Program starts at 10:30 AM (Edgerton Community Choir program at 12:00 noon) All in the Veterans
Memorial Hall.
Memorial Day at Fountain Grove & Shiffler Cemeteries on May 28 (See
Schedule for details.)
LEGION MEETINGS WITH SPECIAL
PROGRAMS
October
Boy & Girl
Stater Reports
October
Flag Disposition
December
Christmas Dinner
May
Memorial Service & Longevity Recognition
June
Flag Disposition
NOTE!
Legion Post 284 meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month unless
noted otherwise in the Schedule that follows. PLEASE check this Schedule for ALL
Legion, Auxiliary and SAL activities!
LEGION AUXILIARY
The Auxiliary Unit of Post 284 will meet 4 times a year (see schedule) and at other times as determined by the President.
The President will call when such meetings have been established.
Dues are $20.00 for the 2011-2012 year due to State & National increases.
Any Auxiliary member is welcome to attend any Legion meeting at the Bryan Legion Hall.
We need members! Let’s sign up some younger members with new ideas, so Auxiliary Unit 284
in Bryan can continue in the future.
FIRST DISTRICT AND DEPARTMENT OF OHIO EVENTS
This year’s Newsletter DOES NOT contain any dates, times, places, etc. for either First District or Department
of Ohio Conferences or Conventions. This information was unavailable at “press time”
and has consequently been removed from the
2011 – 2012 schedule. Those members interested in attending any of these
events should consult with their Post Officers for dates, times and places.
2011-2012
BRYAN AMERICAN LEGION, AUXILIARY, & SAL SCHEDULE
Note!! The Legion and SAL are meeting together each month.
Check your schedule below for the dates and times.
The Auxiliary will meet when their President calls
for a meeting.
At Social Meetings All Legion, Auxiliary, & SAL Members are invited!
OUR MEMBERSHIP
GOAL IS 190 FOR 2011-12. HELP MEET IT BY NOV 8, PAY DUES NOW!!
2011
Mon Sept
5 LABOR DAY (Fly
your flag)
Sat
Sept 10
VETERANS DAY AT THE FAIR (Ham & Bean Dinner For Vets & Families,
12:00 Noon
Montpelier Fairgrounds. (Free Admission & Free Dinner.)
9AM-3PM
Sun
Sept 11
PATRIOT DAY – Fly Your Flag at Half Staff From Sunrise to Sunset
Mon
Sept 12
NO MEETING – FAIR WEEK
Mon Sept
19 Williams County Council – Veterans Memorial Bldg. Montpelier
7:30PM
Mon
Sept 26
Regular Legion Meeting – Legion, Auxiliary, & SAL
7:30PM
Mon
Oct 10
FLAG DISPOSITION – Refreshments Available
6:30PM
COLUMBUS DAY, Fly Your Flag
Regular Legion Meeting – Legion & SAL
7:30PM
Mon
Oct 17
Williams County Council – Veterans Memorial Bldg. Montpelier
7:30PM
Mon
Oct 24
Girl and Boy Staters Report (Tentative)
7:30PM
Legion, Auxiliary, SAL & the Public are ALL invited
Sun Nov
6 Day Light Savings Time
ENDS – FALL BACK
2:00AM
Tues
Nov 8
GET OUT AND VOTE!! (FREEDOM GIVES YOU THIS PRIVILEGE, USE IT!)
Fri
Nov 11
VETERANS DAY (Fly Your Flag) We Can Be Quota Today With Your Help!!
Mon
Nov 14
Regular Legion Meeting – Legion & SAL
7:30PM
Mon
Nov 21
Williams County Council – Veterans Memorial Bldg. Montpelier
7:30PM
Thurs
Nov 24
THANKSGIVING DAY (Fly Your Flag)
Mon
Nov 28
Veterans Month Program (To Be Announced – Watch the Bryan
Times)
Legion, Auxiliary, SAL & the public are ALL invited
7:30PM
Mon
Dec 14
CHRISTMAS DINNER (Legion, Auxiliary, SAL & Families)
6:30PM
Location: Jackie Blu’s, Bryan (Formerly Rita’s On The Square)
For Reservations Call Jim Ping at 419-636-0795
Mon Dec
19 Williams County Council –
Veterans Memorial Bldg. Montpelier
7:30PM
Sun
Dec 25
MERRY CHRISTMAS from the Bryan American Legion, Auxiliary & SAL
2012
Sun Jan
1 HAPPY NEW YEAR
from the Bryan American Legion, Auxiliary & SAL
Mon Jan
9 Regular Legion Meeting
– Legion & SAL New Member Initiation
7:30PM
Mon
Jan 16
Williams County Council – Veterans Memorial Bldg. Montpelier
7:30PM
Mon
Jan 23
Program (To Be Announced – Watch the Bryan Times)
7:30PM
Legion, Auxiliary, SAL & the Public are ALL invited
Sun Feb
5 FOUR CHAPLAINS
DAY (Fly Your Flag) Church to mention this today
Sun
Feb 12
LINCOLN’S BIRTHDAY (Fly Your Flag)
Mon
Feb 13
Regular Legion Meeting – Legion & SAL
7:30PM
Tues
Feb 14
VALENTINES DAY (Do something SPECIAL for your Significant Other today!)
Mon
Feb 20
Williams County Council – Veterans Memorial Bldg. Montpelier
7:30PM
Tues
Feb 21
WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY (Fly Your Flag)
Mon
Feb 27
Program (To Be Announced – Watch the Bryan Times)
7:30PM
Legion, Auxiliary, SAL & the Public are ALL invited
Sun Mar
11 Daylight Saving Time BEGINS – SPRING
FORWARD
2:00am
Mon
Mar 12
Regular Legion Meeting – Legion & SAL
7:30PM
Appoint Legion & SAL nominating Committee
Thurs Mar
15 Bryan Memorial Day Association
Meeting American Legion Post No 284
7:30PM
Mon Mar
19 Williams County Council – Veterans
Memorial Bldg. Montpelier
7:30PM
Mon
Mar 26
Program – Legion Birthday with Refreshments
7:30PM
Legion, Auxiliary, SAL & the Public are ALL invited
Mon
Mar 26
Legions 92nd Birthday
Sun Apr
8 HAPPY EASTER from
the Bryan American Legion, Auxiliary & SAL
Mon Apr
9 Regular Legion Meeting
– Legion & SAL
7:30PM
Mon
Apr 16
Williams County Council – Veterans Memorial Bldg. Montpelier
7:30PM
Thurs
Apr 19
Bryan Memorial Day Association Meeting AMVETS Post No 54
7:30PM
Mon
Apr 23
Program (To Be Announced – Watch the Bryan Times)
7:30PM
Legion, Auxiliary, SAL & the Public are ALL invited
Tues May
1 LAW DAY
(Fly Your Flag)
Sun May
13 HAPPY MOTHERS DAY from the Bryan
American Legion, Auxiliary & SAL
Mon May
14 Regular Legion Meeting – Legion &
SAL,
7:30PM
Memorial Service & Longevity Recognition
Nominate & Elect Officers and Department Convention Delegates
Thurs May 17
Bryan Memorial Day Association Meeting VFW Post No 2489
7:30PM
Sun
May 20
PLACE FLAGS ON VETERANS GRAVES
12:30PM
All Legion, Auxiliary, SAL members are urged to come & help
Sat May
19 ARMED FORCES DAY (Fly Your Flag)
Mon
May 21
Williams County Council – Veterans Memorial Bldg. Montpelier
7:30PM
Fri
May 25
POPPY DISTRIBUTION (Legion & Auxiliary)
10AM-9PM
(Pickup Poppies & Collection Cans at the Legion Hall Prior)
Sat May
26 THIS IS FOR OUR DISABLED VETS!!
PLEASE COME & HELP US!!
Rain Date
Mon
May 28
MEMORIAL DAY (Fly Your Flag)
Meet in the old K-Mart Parking Lot
8:45AM
Parade to Fountain Grove Cemetery from K-Mart parking lot
9:15AM
Memorial Service at Fountain Grove Cemetery (Bryan)
9:30AM
Refreshments at the Bryan Legion Hall between Services
Memorial Service at Shiffler's Cemetery (Pulaski)
11:00AM
Sun June 5
Wms. Cty Veterans Memorial Bldg Open House, Bryan Post 284 in charge
1 to 3:00 PM
Mon
June 11
FLAG DISPOSITION – Bring Your Old Faded or Ragged Flag)
6:30PM
Regular Legion Meeting – Legion & SAL
7:30PM
Installation of New Officers
Thurs June 14
FLAG DAY (Fly Your Flag)
Sun June
17 HAPPY FATHERS
DAY From the Bryan American Legion, Auxiliary & SAL
Mon June
18 Williams County Council – Veterans
Memorial Bldg. Montpelier
7:30PM
Mon
June 25
Program (To Be Announced – Watch the Bryan Times)
7:30PM
Legion, Auxiliary, SAL & the Public are ALL invited
Wed July
4 INDEPENDENCE
DAY (Fly Your Flag)
Mon July
9 Regular Legion Meeting
– Legion Auxiliary & SAL
7:30PM
Mon
July 16
Williams County Council – Veterans Memorial Bldg. Montpelier
7:30PM
Mon
July 23
NO MEETING!!
Fri Aug
10 Happy Birthday on Bryan auxiliary
Unit 284’s 89th Birthday
Mon Aug
13 Regular Legion Meeting – Legion &
SAL
7:30PM
Mon
Aug 20
Williams County Council – Veterans Memorial Bldg. Montpelier
7:30PM
Fri
Aug 24
American Legion National Convention – Indianapolis IN, Begins
Thurs Aug
30
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Mon
Aug 27
NO MEETING!!
THE POST 284 MILITARY HERITAGE MUSEUM
IS OPEN FOR VIEWING AT ALL MEETINGS
AMERICAN LEGION POST 284
519 E. BUTLER STREET
BRYAN, OH 43506
Pledge Of Allegiance
To The Flag Of The United States Of America
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States
of America,
and to the republic for which it stands,
one Nation under GOD, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
PLEASE HELP TO KEEP “UNDER GOD” IN ALL ASPECTS OF AMERICAN LIFE!
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Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion
To Uphold and Defend the Constitution of the United States of America,
To Maintain Law and Order, To Foster* & Perpetuate* a One Hundred Percent Americanism,
To Preserve the Memories and Incidents of Our Associations in the Great Wars,
To Inculcate* a Sense of Individual Obligation to the Community, State, and Nation,
To Combat the Autocracy* of Both the Classes* and the Masses*,
To Make Right*
the Master of Might*, To Promote Peace and Good-Will on Earth,
To Safeguard and
Transmit to Posterity* the Principles of Justice, Freedom, and Democracy,
To Consecrate* and Sanctify* Our Comradeship by Our Devotion to Mutual Helpfulness.
Interpretation of the *Words in the Preamble:
FOSTER = Promote Growth;
PERPETUATE = Make it Last; Inculcate = Instill Within (Teach);
AUTOCRACY
= Dictatorship; CLASSES = Similar People; MASSES
= All groups of People;
MAKE RIGHT = Keep Morally Straight; MASTER
OF MIGHT = Person(s) in Power;
