| American Legion Carroll Post #31 |
| 2 Sycamore Street |
| Westminster, MD 21157-5216 |
| 410-857-7953 |
| 410-876-0746 |
| cdrpost31@verizon.net |
| Vince Dell |
| Post Commander (6/10-6/11) |
| 410-857-7953 - voice |
| To carry out peacetime service to America, including many programs on veterans' affairs and rehabilitation, children and youth, community service, and national security. |
| Supports the activities of the American Legion. Meetings are 8 pm the first Tuesday of each month with dinner served for members at 7 pm. Has a service officer to assist veterans with work claims with the Veterans Administration and those in need. Sponsors and coordinates the annual Memorial Day Parade in Westminster and the ceremony that follows at the Westminster Cemetery. Conducts a Flag Retirement Ceremony each year with the Elks Lodge on the Sunday nearest Flag Day in June. Also sponsors a Veterans' Day program on Nov. 11, and a public speaking contest for high school students each January. Sends underprivileged children to Camp WestMar in Thurmont for one week in the summer. Sponsors high school students for attendance at Boys/Girls State Leadership Program. Awards two $2,000 scholarships each year. One recipient is a graduating senior from Westminster High; the other is from Winters Mill High. Applications are due May 1st. Provides donations throughout the year to numerous local and state charities, which totaled over $30,000.00 last year. Sponsors the annual Halloween Parade in Westminster. |
| Open to veterans who served during periods of conflict for at least one day on active duty and their dependents. |
| $25 per year |
| Serves on community and state levels. |
| Camps And Camping, Clubs And Organizations - Civic/Social/Service, Halloween, Rehabilitation, Scholarships, Veterans |
| 12 July 2010 |
