If anyone has other ideas, please reach out with them.

Thanks!

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Also, please see the updated announcements below concerning your Membership renewals for the upcoming year.

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Post 40 Officers Installation and Dinner 2026 -2027

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The Post 40 Officers Installation and Dinner was held on June 2nd. Included at this ceremony were the officers and members of the Sons of the American Legion and the Auxiliary.

 

American Legion District 1 Commander Tammy Hamilton administered the oath of office and swore in the following newly elected Post 40 officers for the 2026–2027 term.

 

Commander Hamilton also administered the oath of office to the newly re-elected SAL Commander Paul Kirby along with the newly elected officers of Post 40 Sons of the American Legion for the 2026–2027 term.

 

Post 40 Auxiliary: Betsey Lee Hodges, Department of North Carolina past Auxiliary President introduced newly re-elected Auxiliary President, Karen Harrington along with the newly elected officers, where she administered the oath of office to the new Post 40 Auxiliary officers for the 2026–2027 term.

 

The Installation Dinner preceded the ceremony and if you did not attend, Boy, did you miss out!!!

 

The menu this year was roast beef with mashed potatoes and gravy. Along with green beans, buttered rolls and a variety of assorted cakes and desserts. Dinner was prepared by Earl Bonner and his crew. Many thanks to them!

 

I also want to personally give a heartfelt Thank You to Earl's mother, who personally prepared and roasted the beef. It was awesome! Thank you Ms. Bonner!

 

Congratulations to the election/re-election of the new Post Officers and a sincere thank you for your service to those officers who served before you!

 

***Some Upcoming Events***

 

Independence Day – July 4, 2026: The Post 40 Color Guard will once again present the colors during the annual historical reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Joseph Hewes Monument on the grounds of the Old Courthouse.

 

The Edenton Tea Pot Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) has organized and presented this nationally award-winning event annually, and Post 40 has participated by presenting the colors since the event's inception.

 

Tuesday, August 18th - 9:00am till 12:00(?)

Fishing at the Edenton National Fish Hatchery for

area Veterans. You need not be a Post member.

This is open to ALL VETERANS. Please bring your

own fishing gear if you can. We have some for those

who do not have any (but not alot). You definitely need to

bring your own bucket or cooler to carry your fish home.

Also, Post 40 will provide the bait, so no need to bring your own.

 

Also, please consider volunteering to help out the day. Lunch to follow at Post, which is being generously catered by the Auxiliary.

 

***Department and Division News Update***

 

Former District 1 Commander Tammy Hamilton is the new Division 1 Commander for The American Legion Department of North Carolina. She was elected to serve in this leadership role alongside Department Commander Joseph J. Reale, Sr. for the 2026-2027 membership year.

 

David Baldwin is the newly elected District 1 Commander Post 40 will host the Division 1 meeting on Saturday, July 25th. A light lunch will be served. It is Post 40’s understanding that Department Commander Joseph J. Reale, Sr. will also attend.

 

Let’s all turn out on that day and welcome these new NC Legion officers! You can reach out to Division 1 or see their upcoming events by joining the Division 1 The American Legion Department of North Carolina Facebook Group. For statewide news and information, visit the American Legion Department of North Carolina homepage.

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With the warmest regards,

 

Ed Mathews, Commander