Post 199 HISTORY & CALENDAR of EVENTS
About the Legion & EVENT CALENDAR

   Post 199 has a long and rich history of involvement in community and charitable affairs.  The Post is known for fund raisers through music concerts, BBQs and other activities.  We have raised money for the American Red Cross, Hurricane Ivan Relief, Tsunami Disaster Relief, Boys & Girls Clubs, Boys State, Local Theatre Groups, Music Scholarships, School & Church Music Programs, Project LifeSaver, Hurricane Katrina Relief, Search & Rescue Fund Raiser, Medical Benefits and for individual family and friends financial assistance. 

HISTORY OF POST 199:

   Originally a subdivision of Post 99 in Foley (which was founded in 1919), the Eastern Shore Post 199 received a second and separate charter on January 11, 1963.  There were 365 regular charter members and 122 Auxiliary members who kept the separated post on the fast track.  In the mid and late 1960's there were almost 900 regular members and over 200 Auxiliary members.  The current post home and land was purchased with a loan and member donations in the 1920s.  The property is approximately 3.5 acres with 340' beach frontage on Mobile Bay.  In addition to the three story structure (housing the club bar, hall and kitchen), there is a large BBQ shed and storage building, Beach Stage, Tiki Bar and a 400' pier reaching into Mobile Bay.  Fishing, crabbing and boating from the beach and pier is a yearlong activity.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS - 2008:

Fridays:    OPEN GUITAR JAMS each Friday from 7-11pm with an accomplished musician as host.  'JUBILEE JAM' with First Friday Host RANDY BRANCH; and Second Friday Host JIMMY LEE HANNAFORD.  Guest hosts rotate among the remaining Fridays.  Bring a guitar and join the fun. 

2/23   SEARCH & RESCUE FUND RAISER / MUSIC CONCERT with Lisa Mills, Hank Becker, Fat Man Squeeze, Tyler Champion Band & others TBA.  SAR Boats & equipment demos, silent auctions, MoonWalk for the kids, cake sales, food, etc.

4/5    JOHN RENO CD Party.  Live recording of new CD in the Legion Hall.

4/13     'Musicians for Music' Concert on Beach Stage, Art Show, BBQ, silent auctions and more.  See designated page for details.

5/26   Memorial Day BBQ & Music Concert on the Beach Stage.  Tiki Bar, Horseshoes & MoonWalk.

7/4 -  INDEPENDENCE DAY - BBQ, Music Concert and Beach Party.  Moon Walk, HorseShoe Tournament, Tiki Bar refreshments and Firework viewing from the Legion Beach.

9/1 - Labor Day BBQ- Music, Moon Walk, HorseShoe Tournament, Tiki Bar refreshments - on the Beach!

9/12&13 - L.A. Songwriters' Festival - see LASF page for details.

10/?? - Project LifeSaver BBQ and Music Fund Raiser - benefiting the Alziheimers victim tracking system for Baldwin County.

11/11 - Veterans Day at the Legion.

12/20 - Christmas Party

12/31 -  New Year's Eve Party.

E-MAIL CONTACT:
johnhend@juno.com


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