American Legion Post 221 Officers 2025-2026
- Commander- Richard Mortland
- 1st Vice Commander- John Campbell
- 2nd Vice Commander- Chip Stark
- Chaplain- Kenneth Girt
- Adjutant- Mark Weldon
- Finance Officer- Mark Weldon
Sgt. At Arms- Michael Stanley
MEMBERSHIP DUES
IF YO HAVE NOT RENEWED YOUR MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR 2026, IT IS NOT TOO LATE!!! YOUR MEMBERSHIP IS VERY IMPORTANT TO THE LEGION FAMILY. WHETHER YOU ARE A LEGIONNAIRE, AUXILIARY, SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, OR LEGION RIDER, YOU ARE A MEMBER OF THE TEAM. PLEASE SEND IN YOUR DUES OR DROP THEM OFF AT THE TAVERN. THE MAILING ADDRESS IS: AMERICAN LEGION POST 221-427 LINCOLN WAY EAST MASSILLON, OHIO 44646
COMMANDER’S CORNER
Boy it’s getting to look a little bit like spring might be just around the corner. I hope so but it’s still early. I hope this is finding you safe and well. Things are moving along at the post; starting in March, if you need a ride to Wade Park you will be able to get the ride there in our back parking lot. You just have to call the Veterans Service Center and setup a time to ride with them. They are not with the bus people but have their own bus, so it’s just going from here and from Post 44 and not stopping anywhere else.
Keep an eye out the scholarship entry applications, they should be out soon. I’m hoping to have enough people show up for the awards dinner coming in June. We will have it in the ballroom like they use to so start planning for it. I know that I am. I know Mother Nature will still throw a few curve balls are way over the next few weeks , so let’s watch out for each other and take care of ourselves. Again, if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions go ahead and give me a call at 330-280-6141.
~~Richard Mortland- Commander
COLOR AND HONOR GUARD
For me, the last 4 months have been a tough road. Thanks go to Barrett Scott for filling in for me as well as the entire guard stepping up and taking care of funerals and Western Reserve duties. The honor and color guard serve our Post for the purpose of giving honors to our veterans and family for service to this great country.
~~ Jerry Yochum and Mark Weldon
1ST VICE COMMANDER COMMENTS
Greetings to ALL our Members!
Big thank you to all that have helped support our post and our charities.
Your dues and the tremendous support of our various fund raisers have enabled us to address a number of facility repairs AND support our numerous commitments.
Please bear with us as we undertake these important projects and updates to our location.
Any veterans with benefit questions please be sure to contact our service officer (CVO) Larry Stottsberry, with your concerns. He can assist you by putting you in touch with the appropriate people. You can also contact the VSC in Canton, OH. 330-451-7457
Anyone interested in joining our color guard/honor guard, contact any Legion Officer or guard member.
~~ John Campbell, 1st Vice Commander
CHAPLAIN’S REPORT
From the Post Chaplain……
I would like to begin listing our Post 221 members who passed away since the previous issue of the Post Parade. I will list their date of death as well as their branch of service. Then in the January Post Parade, I will list the names of all our members remembered during our Post Everlasting Service in November.
“Let them say of me I was one who believed in sharing the blessings I received. Let me know in my heart when my days are through. America, America, I gave my best to you.”
From- “American Anthem”, by Gene Scheer
Post Everlasting-
We remember the following members:
Larry Shank. Died 1/9/2026- USN.
William Riese. Died 1/29/2026- Army
May they rest in Peace
~~ Ken Girt, Post 221 Chaplain
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MARCH
MAR 1 AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS 10:00am
MAR 3 LEGION REGULAR MEETING 7:00pm
MAR 3 AUXILIARY REGULAR MEETING 5:00pm
MAR 10 LEGION EXEC BOARD 7:00pm
MAR 11 S.A.L. MEETING 7:00pm
MAR 11 CARDINGO-SAUSAGE 7:00pm
w/pepper
s & onions
MAR 17 LEGION REGULAR MEETING 7:00pm
MAR 17 ST. PATTY’S DAY – TAVERN SPECIAL
MAR 18 RWDSU MEETING (FIREPLACE ROOM) 5:00pm
MAR 25 CARDINGO-8oz PORK CHOP 7:00pm
MAR 29 PALM SUNDAY
APRIL
APR 5 EASTER- TAVERN CLOSED
APR 7 LEGION REGULAR MEETING 7:00pm
APR 7 AUXILIARY REGULAR MEETING 5:00pm
APR 8 S.A.L. MEETING 7:00pm
APR 8 CARDINGO- 8oz SWISS STEAK
APR 12 AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS 10:00am
APR 12 POST PARADE ARTICLES DUE
APR 14 LEGION EXEC BOARD 7:00pm
APR 15 RWDSU MEETING (FIREPLACE ROOM) 7:00pm
APR 21 LEGION REGULAR MEETING 5:00pm
APR 21 LABEL POST PARADE 5:30pm
APR 22 CARDINGO-LASAGNA 7:00pm