Duffy-Wescott Post 85
Announcements:
Memorial Day - Blue Hill 2021
The traditional Blue Hill Memorial Day parade will occur on Monday the 31st of May 2021. The parade will follow the traditional route and ceremony in the Village of Blue Hill - from the Legion Hall (Duffy-Wescott Post 85) to The Seaside Cemetery and return. Participants will start to muster at about 9:30am and then prepared for the cannon blast from the hall’s front lawn to officially start the event.
The parade members will, and all those in attendance should, comply with the Maine CDC requirements for that time period which can be found at: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/. The site currently identifies that outdoor activities will not be restricted after the 24th of May.
Memorial Day is a federal holiday to honor and mourn the military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces. All proper courtesies should be observed.
For any additional details or amplifying information please see the www.duffy-wescottpost85.org home page. It will be updated as necessary.
The traditional Blue Hill Memorial Day parade will occur on Monday the 31st of May 2021. The parade will follow the traditional route and ceremony in the Village of Blue Hill - from the Legion Hall (Duffy-Wescott Post 85) to The Seaside Cemetery and return. Participants will start to muster at about 9:30am and then prepared for the cannon blast from the hall’s front lawn to officially start the event.
The parade members will, and all those in attendance should, comply with the Maine CDC requirements for that time period which can be found at: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/. The site currently identifies that outdoor activities will not be restricted after the 24th of May.
Memorial Day is a federal holiday to honor and mourn the military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces. All proper courtesies should be observed.
For any additional details or amplifying information please see the www.duffy-wescottpost85.org home page. It will be updated as necessary.
Duffy-Wescott Post 85 News!
Duffy-Wescott Post 85 of the American Legion is looking for new members! Most veterans are eligible for membership in the Legion with recent changes to the membership requirements. Membership is open to all veterans who have served and have been honorably discharged or are still serving since December 7th 1941. In addition, the Auxiliary is open to "spouses" vs. the prior term "wife."
For new members and those that transfer to us, we are offering a special (Really!). Buy two years of membership and get one FREE. We’ll pay you for the second year. Please contact Butler Smythe, thbsmythe@gmail.com or 374-3838 for specifics – but you have to register for Duffy-Wescott Post 85 for this to apply.
Duffy-Wescott Post 85 of the American Legion is looking for new members! Most veterans are eligible for membership in the Legion with recent changes to the membership requirements. Membership is open to all veterans who have served and have been honorably discharged or are still serving since December 7th 1941. In addition, the Auxiliary is open to "spouses" vs. the prior term "wife."
For new members and those that transfer to us, we are offering a special (Really!). Buy two years of membership and get one FREE. We’ll pay you for the second year. Please contact Butler Smythe, thbsmythe@gmail.com or 374-3838 for specifics – but you have to register for Duffy-Wescott Post 85 for this to apply.
We replaced our 30 year old roof this summer & all the front windows too!
We'd like to thank everyone that contributed to help make that happen!
Please See: Events & Efforts
IMPORTANT CHANGE TO MEMBERSHIP!
If you have served federal active duty in the United States Armed Forces since December 7, 1941,
and have been honorably discharged or are still serving - you are eligible for membership in The American Legion!
We'd like to thank everyone that contributed to help make that happen!
Please See: Events & Efforts
IMPORTANT CHANGE TO MEMBERSHIP!
If you have served federal active duty in the United States Armed Forces since December 7, 1941,
and have been honorably discharged or are still serving - you are eligible for membership in The American Legion!
WHO ARE WE?
The American Legion, Duffy-Wescott Post 85 is dedicated to supporting our veterans, service members and the Blue Hill area community. The Post organizes commemorative events and veteran support activities in the Blue Hill area and also supports the mission of the national American Legion organization, which works to provide information and assistance to veterans throughout the country. Our success and that of the American Legion depends entirely on active membership, participation and volunteerism in our local community. The organization belongs to the people it serves and the communities in which it thrives. Duffy-Wescott Post 85 is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization. To help us fund our various efforts such as Boys & Girls State, building repairs/expenses that never end, you can:
1. send a check made out to "Duffy-Wescott Post #85" and mail to Butler Smythe (Finance Officer), PO Box 531, Blue Hill, ME 04614. Please note your cause on any checks. OR 2. use the DONATE button for Credit Card/Paypal - select your interest area. We are a 501(C)19 organization, so your contributions may be tax deductible based on your tax situation. |
Where are we?
The Duffy-Wescott Post is located in the Village of Blue Hill, Maine. Duffy-Wescott Post 85
PO Box 531 13 Tenny Hill Road Blue Hill, Maine 04614 INTERNET LINKSVideo Link - The US Marine Corps drumming up some action.
PHOTOS of Veterans Day Parade 2016
See EVENTS Page |
Did you know...?
Maine Veteran Exemption - A veteran who served during a recognized war period and is 62 years or older; or, is receiving 100% disability as a Veteran; or, became 100% disabled while serving, is eligible for $6,000.
maine.gov/revenue/propertytax/sidebar/exemptions.htm
Maine Veteran Exemption - A veteran who served during a recognized war period and is 62 years or older; or, is receiving 100% disability as a Veteran; or, became 100% disabled while serving, is eligible for $6,000.
maine.gov/revenue/propertytax/sidebar/exemptions.htm
The American Legion Hall is available for Rent!
See the calendar for availability & call Reggie Nevells (or email) to reserve.
Only $50/day.
Reggie Nevells
E-MAIL: reggie@mcclure-group.net cc: thbsmythe@gmail.com
PHONE: 266-9959
See the calendar for availability & call Reggie Nevells (or email) to reserve.
Only $50/day.
Reggie Nevells
E-MAIL: reggie@mcclure-group.net cc: thbsmythe@gmail.com
PHONE: 266-9959