b"CHARITY OF THE MONTHAmerican LegionKellis-Draper Post 12 - WickenburgT he American Legion was created in Paris, Francecomes from a cookout held during Gold Rush Days, at the end of WWI by individuals, including TeddyWednesday bingo, Friday fish fry, and other activities.Roosevelt III, and was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organizationMembers and several other groups within their cadre, devoted to mutual helpfulness. The tax-exempt legion haswhich includes the auxiliary, Legion Riders, and the Sons over 2,000,000 members with 12,000 posts across all fiftyof the Legion, work together to create a dynamic post.states, France, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.The auxiliary (Garter Girls) fund Operation Jingle Bells, Several US presidents, including John F. Kennedy, werethe Rider's Hogs for Dogs helps fund K-9 Konnection Legion members. and the Sons provide a great deal of help at the post with all of the events. Their mission is to give voice to veterans who have sacrificed for our freedom including speaking forThe post is also proud to welcome back Wickenburg Boy veterans at the national, state and local levels. TheyScout Troop 299. also provide professional assistance for veterans filing and pursuing benefits claims before the Department ofThe flags fluttering along Wickenburg streets on Veterans Affairs.major holidays and flags placed on veterans graves on Memorial Day are funded by businesses in the Kellis-Draper Post 12 in Wickenburg was founded incommunity who pay a nominal fee of $25 per year to 1940. It provides a place for members to meet otherhave a flag placed in front of their establishment. We veterans, to get help with transportation to and from VAwould like to see more businesses participate. Call 928-hospitals and dealing with the complexities of applying684-7762 if you would like more information.for veterans benefits. The Veterans Memorial in front ofAmerican Legion posts rely on your the recently remodeled Post is a tribute to the veteransThe Post is thankful for all of the community businesses and a reminder to the community of the sacrifices theywho generously donate items for their raffles and auctions.support. Please consider contributing have made. to Post 12 by sending a donation to the The Legion Act, signed into law in July 2019, extendsWickenburg American Legion, 176 N. The Post is also active in the broader WickenburgAmerican Legion membership to all who have servedFrontier St., Wickenburg, AZ 85390community. It has given close to $200,000 in scholarshipsfrom December 7, 1941, until congress determines over the last 15 years. It also has provided funding towe are no longer at war. This opens membership to anFor more information about the Post the Wickenburg baseball program, rifle team and theadditional 6 million veterans. Joining is simple, just graduation night program. Funding for these programsbring your DD214 showing an honorable discharge tocall us at 928-684-7762the Post. 14 February 2020"