Meetings a held on the 4th Tuesday of every month at the Elks Lodge, 1686 12th Street (Enter through North door)
Dinner is at 5pm
Meeting Starts at 6pm
Welcome to The American Legion, FRANCIS M YOST Post 59 Florence, Oregon
Francis M. Yost Post 59 in Florence Oregon was originally named Siuslaw Post in the temporary charter in 1930. The name was changed in the permanent charter in 1937 to honor Francis M. Yost, a native son who gave his life in WWI at the age of twenty four. He is buried in Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery in Romagne, France.
YES, It is true!
All members of the Military, including the National Guard, that served at least one day in service from December 7, 1941 through the present, and received an Honorable Discharge, are now eligible for membership in the American Legion!
We at Francis M. Yost Post 59 welcome our Brothers and Sisters in arms to join us as fell ow Legionnaires.
For more information call 541 590 0395,
Mike Nielsen, Commander.
THE AMERICAN LEGION’S MISSION
The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.
Hundreds of local American Legion programs and activities strengthen the nation one community at a time. American Legion Baseball is one of the nation’s most successful amateur athletic programs, educating young people about the importance of sportsmanship, citizenship and fitness. The Operation Comfort Warriors program supports recovering wounded warriors and their families, providing them with “comfort items” and the kind of support that makes a hospital feel a little bit more like home. The Legion also raises millions of dollars in donations at the local, state and national levels to help veterans and their families during times of need and to provide college scholarship opportunities.
The American Legion is a nonpartisan, non-profit organization with great political influence perpetuated by its grass-roots involvement in the legislation process from local districts to Capitol Hill. Legionnaires’ sense of obligation to community, state and nation drives an honest advocacy for veterans in Washington. The Legion stands behind the issues most important to the nation’s veterans community, backed by resolutions passed by volunteer leadership.
The American Legion’s success depends entirely on active membership, participation and volunteerism. The organization belongs to the people it serves and the communities in which it thrives.
