<![CDATA[Albert E. Schwab American Legion Post 555 of Midway City - Message Board]]>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:12:10 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[Register at the new Forum]]>Sun, 07 Jan 2018 23:49:51 GMThttps://www.americanlegionpost555.com/messageboard/register-at-the-new-forumNew Year - New method of communication! In an effort to better organize our Post Family communications, Post 555 has started a new discussion Forum. In it you will find discussion threads, Groups, calendar events, and announcements. There is no social media account required. Set up instruction is covered in the January Marauder. Check it out: https://www.alpost555.org
]]><![CDATA[Post 555 Family Christmas Party]]>Sun, 10 Dec 2017 03:24:30 GMThttps://www.americanlegionpost555.com/messageboard/post-555-family-christmas-partyPost 555 is having our annual Christmas Party this coming Saturday, 12/16! We will have a live band, food, and drinks! Bring your family and friends and a new, unwrapped toy / or make a donation to one of our Christmas time charities and have a good time!
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]]><![CDATA[Christmas Dinner for Veterans Fundraiser]]>Fri, 01 Dec 2017 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.americanlegionpost555.com/messageboard/christmas-dinner-for-veterans-fundraiserSupport Christmas dinner for our fellow Veterans in the VA Long Beach Transition Program.

Because the Thanksgiving for Veterans Fundraiser was so successful last year and this year, the Long Beach VA has introduced the Christmas Dinner for Veterans Program. This is very similar to Thanksgiving for Veterans, except this time it is for Christmas Dinner.

 American Legion Albert E. Schwab Post 555 is helping out the Veterans in the Long Beach VA Transition Program. The purpose of the Transition Program is to help those returning from deployment to integrate back into civilian life.

Our goal is to provide $50 grocery store gift cards for dinners for 12 families this year.  We had a fantastic jump start of $360 left over from the Thanksgiving Fundraiser.

Your tax deductible donation is very much appreciated by all of us at the Post 555 Family.

Thank you for your support!

https://funds.gofundme.com/dashboard/xmasforvets555

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]]><![CDATA[Veterans Day 2017 Deals]]>Tue, 07 Nov 2017 18:45:12 GMThttps://www.americanlegionpost555.com/messageboard/veterans-day-2017-dealsCheck out this comprehensive list of local deals and freebies for our Veterans this year!
Click here
]]><![CDATA[Thanksgiving for Veterans is Back]]>Tue, 03 Oct 2017 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.americanlegionpost555.com/messageboard/thanksgiving-for-veterans-is-backIt's that time of year again where we kick our fundraisers into high gear! American Legion Albert E. Schwab Post 555's Thanksgiving project is:
Thanksgiving for Veterans and Families
This is a program under the Transition Program at the Long Beach VA. The purpose of the Transition Program is to help those returning from deployment to integrate back into civilian life. Our goal is to provide $50 grocery store gift cards for dinners for 22 families this year.
Your tax deductible donation is very much appreciated by all of us at the Post 555 Family.

https://www.gofundme.com/tgforveterans555

Thank you for your support <3

Update 10/18/17
Good Afternoon Folks, I just got off the phone with John Clemens, the Program Lead for the VA Long Beach Transition Program: The drop dead date for our Thanksgiving for Veterans & Families fundraiser is November 6th! This is the time when Veterans are selected and slated for meals. Please help us meet our goal of 22 families, we have a long way to go in a short amount of time! <3

Thank you
]]><![CDATA[Post 555 Family 2017-2018 Officer Installations]]>Tue, 09 May 2017 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.americanlegionpost555.com/messageboard/post-555-family-2017-2018-officer-installationsPost 555 congratulates all new incoming and returning officers for the 2017-2018 term. Best wishes for a successful term!
POST 555 OFFICERS
Tim Dusina, Commander
Adam Crawford, First Vice Commander
Len Guillen, Second Vice Commander
Charlie Bates, E-Board
Ed Sedlak, E-Board
Lee Lieberg, E-Board
Andy Timko, Adjutant
Antony ‘Doc’ Adams, Finance Officer
Jim Sewell, Judge Advocate
James Costere, Sergeant at Arms
Gene Lucier, Assistant Sgt, at Arms
Bill Seibert, Chaplain
Charlie Bates, Historian
Dan Hayden, Service Officer

AUXILIARY UNIT 555 OFFICERS
Kokoe Estrada, President
Kay Hamby, First Vice
Yvonne Zweifel, Second Vice
Sherrie Fisher, Treasurer
Kim Martin-Adams, Secretary
Eveline Sifuentes, Chaplain
Kathleen Sullivan, Sergeant at Arms
Naoko Gorsuch, Historian
AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS
CHAPTER 555 OFFICERS
Jim Sewell, President
Len Guillen, Vice President
Kim Martin - Adams, Secretary
Kokoe Estrada, Treasurer
Gene Lucier, Sergeant at Arms
Jeff Gallagher, Road Captain
Jeff Gallagher, Chaplain

SAL SQUADRON 555
James Eubanks, Commander
George Willis, First Vice
Nick Eustace, Second Vice
James Eubanks, Acting Treasurer
George Willis, Acting Adjutant
Mike Eustace, Sergeant at Arms
Not yet appointed, Chaplain
Rudy Gonzales, E-Board
]]><![CDATA[Memorial Day 2017 at the Post]]>Mon, 01 May 2017 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.americanlegionpost555.com/messageboard/memorial-day-2017-at-the-post
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Monday May 29th, 2017
Post 555 will attend the 45th Annual Memorial Day Service at Westminster Memorial Park @ 11:00 AM across the street at 14801 Beach Blvd.
Guest speaker The Honorable Mayor Tri Ta. If you have not yet attended a Memorial Day Service with 555, please save the date and join us!
Potluck at the Post immediately after the memorial!
]]><![CDATA[A Healthier 2017 - Check out these classes at the VA Long Beach]]>Mon, 03 Apr 2017 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.americanlegionpost555.com/messageboard/a-healthier-2017-check-out-these-classes-at-the-va-long-beachThe VA Long Beach is hosting a large selection of classes ranging from healthy eating, losing weight, mental health, anger management, to employment, and housing. Click here to check out the brochure and sign up for a healthier 2017!
]]><![CDATA[Working Wardrobes - Register now - Join the Legion Family!]]>Sat, 04 Mar 2017 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.americanlegionpost555.com/messageboard/working-wardrobes-register-now-join-the-legion-family
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Let's do this together as American Legion family!

Special thanks to Team Captain Michelle De La Cruz & American Legion Post 838!

https://workingwardrobes.networkforgood.com/projects/24792-walk-in-their-shoes-dirty-soles

Our INAUGURAL Working Wardrobes' VetNet 5K Walk and Fun Run will raise the funds needed to put our clients in the training and certification programs they need so that they can say, "I GOT THE JOB!"

Working Wardrobes' VetNet is a safety net for veterans. Through our Career Success Institute, we provide our clients with an array of occupational and soft skills training, resume development, interview skills workshops, industry-specific certifications, and our signature professional wardrobing service.

Since the inception of VetNet in 2012, we have served over 1,500 veterans from various backgrounds and life experiences. Many of our veterans have recently discharged or retired from the military, while others have been out for several years. In all cases, they have found the transition from military to the civilian world challenging.

Join us!

- Walk or run in boots- Combat boots, cowboy boots, you name it!
- Enjoy a diverse Vendor Expo
- Shoe Drive: bring shoes to help our clients get back on their feet!

Please note: Our Walk is pet-free and stroller free. Families are welcome, but for smaller members, please be sure to bring your baby carrier!
]]><![CDATA[Collection for the VA]]>Wed, 01 Mar 2017 08:00:00 GMThttps://www.americanlegionpost555.com/messageboard/collection-for-the-vaThe Post is currently collecting items to bring to the patients in the hospital at the VA. We are seeking *new* white socks, shirts, travel sized sundries such as shaving cream, toothpaste, shampoos, etc., pads of paper, and pens. If you have items to share, please drop them off at The post. We would like to make a trip to the VA at the end of February. Thank you
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