American Legion, Jordan-Duncan, Post 15, Lindale, Texas

10/21/2022

Early Voting begins: Monday, October 24, 2022
Last day to receive an application for a mail ballot: Friday, October 28, 2022
Early Voting ends: Friday, November 4, 2022
Election Day: Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Mail ballot return date (hand-delivered): Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Mail ballot return deadline for regular mail ballots (mailed and postmarked by Nov 8): Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Mail ballot return deadline for military and overseas citizens using an FPCA: Monday, November 14, 2022 (must be postmarked by 11-08-2022).

General Election: November 8, 2022

Monday - Friday, October 24-28 from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 29 from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 30 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Monday-Friday, October 31-November 4 from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Locations
Heritage Building: 1900 Bellwood Road, Tyler, TX 75701
Lindale Masonic Lodge: 200 W. Margaret Street, Lindale, TX 75771
Main Location The HUB: 304 E. Ferguson Street, Tyler, TX 75702
Noonday Community Center: 16662 CR 196, Tyler, TX 75703
Whitehouse United Methodist Church: 405 W. Main Street, Whitehouse, TX 75791
Winona Community Center: 520 Dallas Street, Winona, TX 75792

Voter Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 11, 2022 Early Voting begins: Monday, October 24, 2022 Last day to receive an application for a mail ballot: Friday, October 28, 2022 Early Voting ends: Friday, November 4, 2022 Election Day: Tuesday, November 8, 2022 Mail ballot return date (hand-delive...

06/04/2022

VA added nine rare respiratory presumptive cancers for soldiers who served in: Afghanistan, Djibouti, Syria or Uzbekistan during the Persian Gulf War, from September 19, 2001, to the present, or
The Southwest Asia theater of operations from August 2, 1990, to the present. https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/102843/nine-new-cancers-added-to-the-presumed-service-connected-list-related-to-particulate-matter/ Claims previously denied for any of these cancers are encouraged to file a supplemental claim for benefits. https://www.va.gov/decision-reviews/supplemental-claim/

04/23/2022

BtB Rewind: Benefits Breakdown, Burn Pit Registry
Are you one of the three million Veterans eligible to join VA’s Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry? VA established the registry for Veterans exposed to toxic materials during military service. To learn about eligibility and how to sign up, tune in to this week’s special Borne the Battle rewind episode.

LISTEN https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2Jvcm5lLXRoZS1iYXR0bGU/episode/MWNmYWEzZTItZGU1Yi00ODc4LTg0MjgtM2ExZjY0MDlmZmIz?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiQy9jOiKn3AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ
READ MORE https://blogs.va.gov/VAntage/72475/borne-the-battle-185-benefits-breakdown-burn-pit-registry/?utm_source=middle&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=VetResources&utm_id=20APR2022

04/21/2022

It's the 4th Friday again, APR 22, 2022! Time for family night.
Potluck starts at 6:30PM, FREE BINGO follows. Bring family and those friends/neighbors that you've been wanting to introduce to
your Lindale Post 15. Be there or be square.

04/09/2022

Track Your VA Claim or Appeal Status
Going online is the easiest way to check the status of your VA claim or appeal! Use VA's online tool to review the status of claims, appeals, and decision reviews for education benefits, compensation, health care, and more. Find out how to track your status online. Learn More:

Follow our step-by-step instructions for checking the status of your VA claim, appeal, or decision review online.

03/25/2022

Mar. 25 - 4th Friday Family Night - potluck at 6:30 - free bingo.

Mar. 26 - 3d District meeting (8:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm) - we are hosting & providing lunch. Come help & participate at meeting.

Apr. 2 - Bass fishing tournament at The Boulders at Lake Tyler - We'll need 15 volunteers at 4:30 a.m. The Boulders a pleasant surprise. It's a first-rate facility.

03/25/2022

Tonight, Friday, 3/25/2022, Family: This is Family Night again. Potluck at 6:30 followed by Bingo (free with cash prizes) at Post 15

Pat Taylor, 3d District 1st Vice, had his home demolished by the tornado near Longview this week. He, his wife, Liz, and their son were out of the house and were uninjured, but their home was demolished. They report that there is little needed at this point, except their clothes are gone. Below are the sizes needed. If you have some new or gently used clothes, please bring them Friday night to the potluck or else Saturday morning to the post. If Saturday morning, you can leave them on the porch, as there will be a 3d District meeting at our post. Pat will be in attendance and will be able to carry your donations home.

Pat - shirt - XL
pants - 40-30
Shoes - 10.5
Liz - shirt - 2x or 3x
pants - 22/24
shoes - 7.5 or 8
Son - shirt - XL
pants - 36-30

Thank you for supporting your post. For God and Country, and for the Good of the American Legion. King Cole, Adjutant

03/23/2022

03/18/2022

Family: Tomorrow's workday, Saturday, March 19, 2022, starts at 9:00 AM. This is important, as we need to get our Post ready for the 3d District meeting next weekend. Please come and help. "Many hands make for light work."

From Jack Bagwell: 3/19 Saturdays agenda -
1. Cut and drag tree from water near north dock.
2. Water seal wood on entry signs, porch railing, picnic tables, pavilion table, park benches scattered around lake.
3. Clear dirt away from wood foundation north end of meet room
4. Remove tee post from parking area.
5. Blow pine needles from all the buildings and structures.
5. Trim hedges.
6. Cut trees for building fencing.
7. Clean camping restrooms.
8. Paint and water treat stage.

It's going to be a beautiful day, bring your gloves and chainsaw. The Legion will provide rakes, shovels, paint brushes, water and soft drinks. Thank you for supporting your Lindale post, CR 498.
For God and Country, and for the Good of the American Legion.
King Cole, Adjutant, American Legion Jordan-Duncan Post 15

03/13/2022

Mar. 14 - This Monday is the potluck (5:30 pm) and members meeting 6:30pm. Range committee members also meet at 5:30pm.

Mar. 19 - Saturday workday at the post (8:00 am to noon) -
All hands needed to prepare for the 3d District meeting.

Mar. 25 - 4th Friday Family Night, potluck at 6:30 then free bingo.

Mar. 26 - 3d District meeting (8:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm) - we are hosting & providing lunch. Come help & participate in the meeting.

Apr. 2 - Bass fishing tournament at The Boulders at Lake Tyler - We'll need about 15 volunteers to come at 4:30 a.m. If you haven't been to The Boulders yet, you're in for a pleasant surprise.

03/07/2022

March 12: 8:00 AM Planning meeting with 3d District Commander - (at our post 15). Come to this meeting to learn how you can help.

March 14: 6:30 PM Members Meeting:
We need all hands-on deck at this meeting to discuss the above events, turn in sponsorship money and learn how to help.

March 26: 8:00 AM The 3rd District Spring Convention for Commanders and Vice-Commanders and Post Representatives -
Our post is hosting this event. We'll be serving lunch and need members to volunteer to serve and help host the meeting. Contact Rusty (903) 571-9570 or Harley (816) 210-7338 to volunteer for this prestigious opportunity for our post. RSVP See attached letter from the 3d District commander.

April 2: Bass Fishing Tournament at The Boulders at Lake Tyler -
• Please ask your business contacts about donating $100 as a sponsor. Like the car shows, they'll be listed on the t-shirts that will be sold. The t-shirts will sell for $5 to maximize exposure.
• Money must be collected and turned in to Mike Morgan NLT the members meeting of March 14. That's 10 days away.
• Call Mike Morgan if you have questions: (903) 316-4606
Thank you for supporting your post. For God and Country, and for the Good of the American Legion. King Cole, Adjutant

03/03/2022

On March 1, VA announced its intention of adding nine rare respiratory cancers to the list of presumed service-connected disabilities in relation to exposure to toxic chemicals in the air, water, or soil for Veterans who served any amount of time in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.

Veterans, dependents and survivors who had claims previously denied for any of the below respiratory cancers would be encouraged to file a new or supplemental claim for benefits once the rule-making process is complete:

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the larynx;
SCC of the trachea;
Adenocarcinoma of the trachea;
Salivary gland-type tumors of the trachea;
Adenosquamous carcinoma of the lung;
Large cell carcinoma of the lung;
Salivary gland-type tumors of the lung;
Sarcomatoid carcinoma of the lung and;
Typical and atypical carcinoid of the lung.

Any Veteran who had one of these cancers manifest to a degree of 0% or more at any time during or after separation would be eligible for service-connection.