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: FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH AT 7pm
All 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 Thursday (6 pm); Friday (4 pm); Saturday (2pm); and Sundays (1 pm). The Post will close at 10 pm.
D. 2023 EVENTS
9/11 Ceremony September 11, 2023, 8:30 am –at the 112th NYPD Precinct - contact Mike Arcati (americanlegionforesthills1424@gmail.com) to RSVP for Color Guard Attendance.
Oktoberfest, Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 4 pm
Wall that Heals, Sep 28 to Oct 1, 2023
Metropolitan Community Day, September 30, 12 pm
West Point Trip to Army Football Game, Saturday, October 28, 2023: $150/person includes roundtrip bus ride, ticket and tailgate party. Contact Pat Conley to reserve a spot.
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
We are phasing-out hardcopy mail notifications. 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/
Post E-mail address is: americanlegionforesthills1424@gmail.com
Post Website address is: https://americanlegionpost1424.com
Post Cell Phone Number is: 516-707-4124
If you do not have the capability to e-mail, then please call, and we will make special accommodations for you.
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.
