Location
Edward G. Bond Post 40 — Department of North Carolina
***January Events***
(Volunteer Help Is Needed for All Events)
Post 40 General Legion meetings will be going quarterly instead of monthly on a trial basis.
The 1st meeting for 2026 will be held Tuesday, February 3rd at 6:00pm. We will be serving food and there will be a Guest Speaker.
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Auxiliary Meeting, Tuesday March 3rd at 6:30pm
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SAL Meeting, Tuesday March 10th at 6:00pm
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DISTRICT 1 Meeting Saturday, March 14 at Columbia Post 182 at 12noon. All Legion Members are welcome.
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AMERICAN LEGION BIRTHDAY DINNER: Sunday, March 15th at 4:00pm menu: Pork Loin, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy and Green Beans, Roll and Dessert. Dinner is open to all Post 40 Family Members! (Post, Auxiliary and SAL) may need some assistance with setting up the hall beforehand and serving on the Buffet line. If you can come and help, please email Maureen at the email above. I'll be cooking Pork Loin on Saturday so it can be sliced Sunday afternoon (would like a competent slicer to do that),then warmed. If you wish to help Sunday you can come out at about 2:00pm.
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Everyone should start thinking about whether they would like to serve as an Officer for Post 40. All positions are available for the 2026/2027 year, contact any Officer for additional information.
***Membership Renewal Reminder***
2026 MEMBERSHIP
All should have their renewal notice for Legion year 2026. BE AN EARLY BIRD! Now is the time to sign up those family members, friends and others as new members. If you prefer, you can go to legion.org/renew. You can renew for 1 year, up to 3 years or become a Paid Up for Life member. If you have any questions, please contact:
EC Toppin, Membership Chairman
252-333-9723 / info@post40edenton.com
Post 40 Elections
Everyone should start thinking about whether they would like to serve as an Officer for Post 40. All positions are available for the 2026/2027 year, contact any Officer for additional information.
County Veterans Service Officer
Wayne Bray Office Hours (Edenton)
Tuesday 8:30-4:30; Wednesday 8:00-5:00 and Thursday 8:30-12:30 email: Wayne.bray@chowan.nc.gov
Office phone: 252-482-1033
Cell: 252-301-4964
Donations for the veteran’s hospital have been put on hold due to limited storage space but are accepting new undergarments, socks and ge toy used winter coats. Items can be dropped at the Post or contact Fred Morrow at (732)-239-3801 or
George Lawrence at (732)-310-5469.
Auxiliary is also collecting toiletries, etc. for Veterans in the local Nursing Homes. Contact Karen Harrington at (252)-435-4324 for further information.
Contact the post @ email: info@post40edenton.com
and website: post40@edenton.com
The Post Service Officer is John Lillard. To contact him regarding illnesses or deaths please email him at
Contact Numbers
RENTALS - WILL BE DONE VIA EMAIL ONLY
Main Post number 482-4057
Fax 482-5642
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