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Meetings:
4th Monday of the month, 1900 Hrs,
Great Bend Post 180, 1011 Kansas St
Mission Statement:
Promote and support the American Legion and its programs.
To call for an accounting of all Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action
and to honor the memory of those killed in action.
Upcoming Events
3 Sep - Funeral for Alicia Debolt. Stage at Home Lumber at 0815 hrs, KSU at 0830 hrs.
6 Sep - Hoisington Labor Day parade
Stage at 0800, KSU 0830, line up at 9:30
17-19 Sep - 2nd Annual POW-MIA Remembrance Weekend. The events kick off Friday night with a get-together at the post, with music provided in a very unique way by Vietnam Vet “Bad” Bob Couch of Arkansas. Saturday’s events include a memorial ride (Stage at Ellinwood city park at 0930, KSU at 1100), flyover by WWII era aircraft, dramatic re-enactments, displays, vendors, food, the POW-MIA program, and a ceremonial flag retirement. Vendors that are interested in attending are asked to contact Vendor Chairman Brenda Krueger at (620) 793-2796. Bob Couch will provide music for a dance at the Post Saturday night. Sunday includes the full flag retirement ceremony where everyone is invited to dedicate a flag to a loved one. For more information, contact Post 180 at 620-793-5912 or email any of the ALR chapter officers.
23-27 Sep - The Moving Wall will be at Norton, KS. We will be riding up to help support them, and take part in guard duties. More info to come.
2010 Dance Calendar
10 July - Freelance
14 Aug - Kenny Pruitt
11 Sep - WC Edger
9 Oct - Limited Edition
13 Nov - Limited Edition
31 Dec - Marlboro Country
Special Dances
31 July - Moody Hooters
17-18 Sep - “Bad Bob” Couch - Bob will be
bringing his very special DJ show to the
Legion in conjunction with our 2nd Annual
POW-MIA Ceremony. You do not want to miss this!
Ongoing Events:
Tuesday and Thursday nights: Bingo at the GB Legion.
Every 2nd Sunday from 0800-1100 - Biker Breakfast at Garden City Post 9.
Every Monday at 1800 hrs – Hamburger night at Ellinwood American Legion Post 320, 117 E Santa Fe Blvd.
Every 1st Sat. at 1730 hrs – Hamburger night at Hoisington American Legion Post 286, 204 North Main.
Every Last Sat. at 1730 hrs – Steak night at Hoisington American Legion Post 286, 204 North Main.
Other Links:
Kansas American Legion Riders
Kansas Patriot Guard
Patriot Guard (National)
American Legion Emblem Sales
Motorcycle Flag Guide
Larned ALR - Post 106
Medicine Lodge Post 69
Mulvane ALR - Post 136
Pratt ALR - Post 86
Wichita ALR - Post 256