Rochelle Park American Legion Post 170

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American Legion Post 170

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Welcome to The Liveliest Post in Bergen County!

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    American Legion

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    The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. Read more->

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    Ladies Auxiliary

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    The Auxiliary administers hundreds of volunteer programs, gives tens of thousands of hours to its communities and to veterans. Read more->

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    Sons of The American Legion

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    SAL members include males of all ages whose parents or grandparents served in the U.S. military and were eligible for American Legion membership. Read more->

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    Riders

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    American Legion Riders chapters are often well known for their charitable work, which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars... Read more->

Welcome

We are the "Liveliest Post in Bergen County!". We have over 1,000 American Legion members and we welcome you to come join us. If you served in the military during a conflict you are eligible. We also have our other organizations, The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion (SAL). We also have our American Legion Riders chapter. The Riders are motorcycle enthusiasts who are American Legion, Auxiliary, and SAL members. There are eligibility requirements for membership into The American Legion and our organizations. Please review the requirements and if you have any questions please contact us.

We are located in Rochelle Park, New Jersey. Many of our members reside in other surrounding towns. You can join us even if you reside outside of Rochelle Park.

Blood Drive for One of Our Own

One of our own, Tommy O'Neill, was in a bad car accident and we are having a Blood Drive on Wednesday, August 4th from 3pm-9pm in support of our Legion comrade and Riders brother, Tommy. Refreshments will be served. Please stop by and come out support one of our own and please keep Tommy in your prayers.

Post 170 50/50 Raffle

American Legion Women VeteransGet your 50/50 raffle tickets in for the September 11th drawing!
Send in your tickets and help us continue funding the many programs we support. As you are aware, today's economy is tough on all of us, which includes Post 170. We are in need of raising additional funds to continue our support of scholarships, bingo parties and casino night for all the veterans at the Paramus Veterans Home, donations to numerous charities and the community, just to name a few. So please buy or sell the tickets at $5.00 each and get them back in to us. Additional tickets are available at the Post 170 lounge. See a bartender for tickets. Thank you for your support and good luck.
For God and Country,
Ed O'Dowd
Rochelle Park, New Jersey Post 170 Commander

SAL & Riders 3rd Annual Pig Roast 2010
NEW DATE - August 21st

Post 170 Pig RoastSAL & Riders 3rd Annual Pig Roast is rescheduled from July 17th to Saturday August 21st from 12pm-6pm at the Post 170 pavilion. Bring the family! Food and fun for all! Tickets available at Post lounge or see a SAL or Rider member. $25.00 per person, children under 10 free. Roasted Pork, Burgers, Dogs, Salads, Beer & Soda, Entertainment, 50/50 Raffles, Moon Walk, and Dunk Tank.


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In fond remembrance of our fellow Legionnaires who have answered the call of our Supreme Commander and have entered the Post Everlasting.

Jack Morgan Donald Ahearn Frederick Corrubia
Charles Lobue Bernard O’Connell Ray Pospisil
Daniel Esola Ernest Dawal Martin Becker
Max Bixon David Hahn Edward Kowal
Milton Larkin Abraham Meril Clifford Neillissen
William Panos John Schaefer Joseph Petrillo
Albin Swaluk James Killian