About Us
American Legion Continental Post #1424
As Veterans we are a family and our home is located in Forest Hills NY in the Boro of Queens.
American Legion
The national American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
Fellow Legionnaires, Family, and Friends. The Forest Hills American Legion POST #1424 is now open for all members. Here are some general announcements:
A. ALL GENERAL IN-PERSON MEETINGS:
General Membership Meetings are the first Monday of the Month (except for January, July and Holidays). Meetings are in-person at the Post building. Veterans, Auxiliary, and Friends plus invited guests are welcome to attend.
B. MEMBERSHIP
For Veterans, please become a member or renew your membership through the National American Legion website: https://mylegion.org/
C. SOCIAL HOURS
The Post Bar and Social Quarters are open on Friday; Saturday and Sunday (5 pm). The Post will close at 11 pm.
D. 2024 EVENTS
November 11: Veterans Day Breakfast, Monday, November 11, 9 am to 10:30 am. At the West Side Tennis Club, 1 Tennis Place, Forest Hills, NY. All local veterans in the Forest Hills/Rego Park/ Richmond Hill area invited must RSVP Major Mike Dunne (US Army Retired) at mcdunneusarmy@aol.com; Free for Veterans and their spouses. Sponsored by the Forest Hills American Legion, Forest Hills Kiwanis, and the West Side Tennis Club.
November 11: Veterans Day Party, Monday, November 11, 3 pm to 7 pm. At the Forest Hills American Legion. Free for Legion Members, Family, Auxiliary, Friends of the Legion and invited guests. Music and Food included.
November 23: Annual Turkey Shoot, Sunday, November 23, at 3 pm to 7 pm. At the Forest Hills American Legion. $25 per person, includes food, soda, beer, and wine. 15 rounds of raffles of gifts from the local community + a turkey given away with each round. RSVP by November 15th via Turkeyshoot1424@gmail.com
November 28: Thanksgiving Meal for those in Need. Thanksgiving Day, November 28, at the Forest Hills American Legion, 1 pm to 3 pm. Free meal for all veterans and those in need or without family living in the Forest Hills/Rego Park/ Richmond Hill area. RSVP not required, but please let us know if you are attending and the number of people in your party by Monday, November 25 via email at americanlegionforesthills1424@gmail.com
Toys For Tots - bring an unwrapped toy to the Forest Hills American Legion by December 14 (when open)
December 14, 2024: Annual Post Fundraiser & Army-Navy Game; 3 pm. Contact Pat Conely to get tickets: 516-707-4124
E. POST BAR & HALL RENTALS
The Post Bar and Hall are available for rental by the general public. Please call 516-707-4124 if you are interested.
F. POST COMMUNICATIONS
Please make sure we have your updated e-mail address via the National American Legion website by creating/updating your account at https://mylegion.org/ Please email the Post to be added to the official announcements.
Post E-mail address is: americanlegionforesthills1424@gmail.com
Post Website address is: https://americanlegionpost1424.com
Post Cell Phone Number is: 516-707-4124
Very respectfully,
Michael Arcati, Commander
Pat Conley, Vice Cdr
George Savastides, Vice Cdr
Bernadette Vermersch, Vice Cdr
Joe Conley, Financial Officer
Help Our Cause
As the center of our Veteran community we have a shared goal to promote and exemplify mutual helpfulness in our community Including youth organizations, veteran services and the greater good of war time Soldiers. This is your opportunity to partner with us to make a real difference. Any contribution is more then appreciated, it is felt.
