WELCOME TO AMERICAN LEGION
SYKESVILLE MEMORIAL POST 223
Commander: Brent Barnes, US Navy (ret)
Rest in Peace, Mr. President
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Flag Status Alert: United States Flag and Maryland Flag Are at Half-Staff until sunset, Sunday, December 30, 2018
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Since our charter in 1946, American Legion Sykesville Memorial Post 223 has been welcoming VETERANS from all branches of our Armed Forces. Today, we continue to welcome all military personnel serving our country. Joining our Post enables you to continue serving your God, Country and Community. Our mission is to implement the goals, aspirations, dreams, peace and blessings for our country, friends and families embodied in our preamble below.
PREAMBLE TO THE CONSTITUTION
FOR GOD AND COUNTRY WE ASSOCIATE OURSELVES TOGETHER
FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America;
To maintain law and order;
To foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism;
To preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in the Great Wars;
To inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation;
To combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses;
To make right the master of might;
To promote peace and goodwill on earth;
To safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy;
To consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.
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To the wonderful patriotic citizens of Sykesville, Eldersburg, and surrounding communities. Join our Post as a Booster or Sponsor. (click Sponsor or Booster Button for details). 100% of the monies raised are given back to the community. Help us to continue sponsoring Scholarships for our children; give aid and assistance to our local needy Veterans, and their families. Help us to continue to support financially worthy community programs and projects.
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Legion General Membership Meeting
3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM
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UPCOMING EVENTS
