American Legion Potter Post No. 3

American Legion Potter Post No. 3 The American Legion is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support America's veterans, thei Oscar Potter joined the U.S.

The American Legion is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support America's veterans, their families, and communities through the four pillars it was founded upon: Americanism, children and youth, strong national defense, and Veterans Affairs and rehabilitation. The Chamberlain American Legion was chartered in Chamberlain, South Dakota July 7, 1919. It was designated as Potter Post No. 3

after Carl and Oscar Potter, two brothers from Chamberlain who served during World War I. Army as a member of a machine gun battalion in May of 1918. Oscar was mortally wounded during the last drive of Argonne and died the next day on November 10, the day before the Armistice was signed. His younger brother Carl Potter joined the U.S. Army June 1918 as an infantryman. Carl died in France October 4, 1918 from pneumonia. The Potter brothers were later laid to rest in Chamberlain. Today Potter Post No. 3 continues their legacy of service to our country and community. Potter Post No. 3 runs several services and programs open to the community and its veterans.

- Color Guard
- Oratory contest
- Boys State
- Youth Trooper Academy
- Chamberlain Baseball team
- Veterans Park
- Various scholarships
- Community service

If you are interested in any of these programs and/or wish to contact us, please message us and we will get to you as soon as possible.

On the 30th of April Chamberlain High School held their award night. Potter Post #3 was proud to award a $500 scholars...
05/03/2026

On the 30th of April Chamberlain High School held their award night. Potter Post #3 was proud to award a $500 scholarship to each of these outstanding students and Auxiliary Unit # 3 recognized their Girl State candidates. Congrulations. From left to right Xaviar Donovan, Henry Swanson and Raniya Dakam.

Today the 4th of July 2025 was the 5th annual community picnic hosted by Potter Post 3, just under 300 people enjoyed ho...
07/05/2025

Today the 4th of July 2025 was the 5th annual community picnic hosted by Potter Post 3, just under 300 people enjoyed hot dogs, beans, potato salad, iced tea, lemonade and ice water. It was held at the SD Veterans Park and it was hot and windy but we do live in SD. Doug Feltman Post Commander.

On Saturday the 23 of November we wrapped up the last of the Legislative Round Tables in Ft. Pierre. It was a very prod...
11/24/2024

On Saturday the 23 of November we wrapped up the last of the Legislative Round Tables in Ft. Pierre. It was a very productive trip around the state meeting and talking to our Legislators. Now your Legislatiive committee will track bills that concern veterans and your Legion lobbyists will be traveling to Pierre to attend committee meetings and advocate for veterans.

After that meeting Legion, Auxiliary and Riders members decorated the Legion Family Christmas tree in the Capitol. If you can I encourage you to go to the Capitol and see the trees. It is very impressive.

Have a very Happy Thanksgiving.

A few more pictures from Monday evening.
10/16/2024

A few more pictures from Monday evening.

Monday the 14th of October Potter Post # 3, Unit # 3 American Legion Auxiliary and a member of Sons of The American Le...
10/16/2024

Monday the 14th of October Potter Post # 3, Unit # 3 American Legion Auxiliary and a member of Sons of The American Legion Squadron # 15 hosted a chili and hot dog supper for Chamberlain area Public Safety employees. Enjoying supper was the Chamberlain Police Department, South Dakota Highway Patrol, Missouri Valley Ambulance Service, Brule County Sheriff’s Office, Chamberlain/Oacoma Fire Department and South Dakota Game Fish & Parks. Years of service certificates were presented.

Today the 4th of October was Chamberlains Homecoming parade. Potter Post # 3 and VFW Post 6436 provided the Color Guar...
10/05/2024

Today the 4th of October was Chamberlains Homecoming parade. Potter Post # 3 and VFW Post 6436 provided the Color Guard and was proud to do it. Thank you Tim Solberg Sgt. at Arms, John Koenig VFW flag, Monte Claussen Legion flag, Tony Donovan American flag, Ken Anderson and Doug Feltman guards.
It was a beautiful day for a parade a little windy but the temperature was perfect and the crowd along the parade route enjoyed the parade and the nice day.

Happy 4th of July to everyone. Potter Post #3 hosted the annual Community Picnic at the South Dakota Veterans Park. I...
07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July to everyone. Potter Post #3 hosted the annual Community Picnic at the South Dakota Veterans Park. It was the best attended picnic in the events history over 300 people were served the traditonal 4th of July picnic menu. Great way to celebrate our Nations independence day. It was indeed a family event with The American Legion, The Sons of The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary all working together to thank the community for their support through the year.

Doug Feltman
Post Commander

06/24/2024

Today at the Department Convention it was reported that the 2028 Midwinter Conference will be 18/20 February at Cedar Shore.
We will now host the Midwinter Conference on 14/16 February 2025, 20/22 Feb 2026, 19/21 Feb 2027.

Doug Feltman
Post Commander

Today the 8th of June Potter Post # 3 and Auxiliary Unit # 3 hosted the SD Legion Riders for a picnic dinner at South ...
06/08/2024

Today the 8th of June Potter Post # 3 and Auxiliary Unit # 3 hosted the SD Legion Riders for a picnic dinner at South Dakota Veterans Park in Chamberlain. It was one of the stops on the “Ride 605 for Vets” across the state. It started in Spearfish and will circle the state and conclude in Spearfish. The weather was great for their second day. They are raising money for the South Dakota American Legion Foundation and Potter Post #3 and Auxiliary unit #3 made a donation to raise the mark on the thermometer.
Have a safe trip on the rest of your journey.

Doug Feltman
Post Commander

Potter Post 3 has a Legion baseball team this year thanks to the hard work of Brock Sundall manager, Head coach Evan Ste...
06/08/2024

Potter Post 3 has a Legion baseball team this year thanks to the hard work of Brock Sundall manager, Head coach Evan Steiner and assistant coaches Mike Schwartz and Matt Hillson. The team had their first game the 5th of June against Gregory Post 6. It was a good game, the boys played hard and when it was over Gregory had 9 runs and Potter had 7. Please come to the game when you can and support our team as we have not had a Legion team for a number of years. And remember Milbank, South Dakota is where Legion Baseball started in 1925.
Home games are: 10 June double header 6:00pm, 28 June 7:30pm, 8 July 7:30pm, 14 July double header 1:00pm, 16 July 7:00pm. Good luck fellas and have a great year.

Doug Feltman
Post Commander

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318 N. Main
Chamberlain, SD
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