American Legion Spring Post 239

06/10/2026

We will close this site down July 1. Please visit us on our new page

05/14/2026

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American Legion Post 239 serves Spring, TX with pride, community, and purpose. Veterans, families, and supporters united to honor service, strengthen our community, and make a difference right where we are.

05/06/2026

Department of Texas
American Legion TX Post 0239
22602 Cypresswood Spring, TX 77373

🌅 Good morning and happy May, Post 239!

Our page will soon be moving! We do not own this one and cannot make administrative changes to it. So, we are creating a new one ASAP! Keep your eyes peeled for the move!

“Summer reminds us that freedom is never free — it’s earned daily by those who stand ready to serve.”

🍽️ May 12th Meeting & Dinner — 6:30 PM
Dinner is on Chaplin Bob, and this month’s special is: Mr. Bobs famous pork butt BBQ sandwiches.
GGP Clubhouse
22602 Cypresswood
Spring TX 77373

Doors open 6ish for fellowship and setup. Bring a friend, or bring a veteran who just needs a good meal and good company.

📌 This Month’s Agenda

1️⃣ Flags for the Fallen Sunday May 24
We need volunteers to help place flags at Houston National Cemetery from 9am to roughly 11. Typically, we will meet at Dennies (15915 N. Freeway I45 77090) at the Flying J Travel Center around 730 and head to the Cemetery by 830 to get decent parking. After flags are placed, we can go to Heors on Louetta for lunch and socializing!

2️⃣ Boots 4 Troops — Donation items for raffles and auctions
We all know that B4T was incredibly generous to our post last year. We need to continue to pay this forward with additional donation items. Events coming up soon are:
• Crawfish at District 249 May 15-16
• Crawfish Critic Cookoff & Festival May 22-23. (Must be delivered by the 18th )
• Concert in the Country October 17-18. Not sure on a due date for this yet!
BMW B4T update? Alvin

3️⃣ Hygiene and Clothing Donations for Houston VA
We’re collecting items for our next donation run:
• Soap
• Toothbrushes
• Deodorant
• Feminine products
• Other basic hygiene items
• Gently used clothing
Your generosity goes directly to veterans who need it most.

4️⃣ Volunteer sheet
Its time to calculate our volunteer hours.

5️⃣ May District meeting update — Eric Hardeman.
NOTE our next monthly meeting is JUNE 2nd! We will not have a regular meeting instead we will join District at our Post for an adventure. Please be in attendance and show support for our Post.

6️⃣ Flags Needed — Show Your Lineage
Commander Taton is building more flag poles and wants to display the branches, commands, and squadrons our members represent.
If you’d like your lineage honored, consider donating a flag or 3.

7️⃣ Membership Reminder
If you haven’t paid your dues yet, your membership has expired! We need to get you re registered ASAP — especially before dues increase.

🎯 “Heroes aren’t athletes who set new sports records, or Hollywood actors who make ‘daring’ films, or politicians who make bold promises. Heroes are people who place themselves at risk for the benefit of others.” — Oliver North

Happy May I hope to see everyone on the 12th!
John Taton Commander Post 239

04/15/2026

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04/14/2026

Good afternoon American Legion Post 239 !
Friendly reminder that tonight is our April meeting. I will have Baked Ziti, Salad Garlic Bread ready just a bit before 1800 and our meeting will kick off at 1830. Please see the agenda below!
GGP Clubhouse
22602 Cypresswood
Spring TX 77373
Post 239 April 14 Meeting Agenda
Dinner will be
Baked Ziti, Salad Garlic Bread
Call to order
1830
Review March Minutes
Old business
Boots 4 Troops Golf donation update
Guitar 4 Vets
Finance Report
New Business
District updates
DSO updates
Boots 4 Troops Moffitt donations update
Boots 4 Troops Parking detail we still
need help Friday and Saturday with mandatory training Wednesday Night at Sam
Houston Race Park 1830
ELECTIONS! All positions are open for
nominations and will be voted on.
Nominations

Voting
cast your ballots
Congratulations
Closing

Commander John

04/14/2026

04/14/2026

Howdy Legionnaires! Today’s Key Historical Events
4-14-2026 April Post meeting and dinner at 1830 join us!
GGP Clubhouse
22602 Cypresswood
Spring TX 77373

1861 – Battle of Fort Sumter: The Confederacy attacked Fort Sumter in South Carolina, marking the beginning of the American Civil War
1945 – Death of Franklin D. Roosevelt: The 32nd U.S. President died of a stroke, and Vice President Harry Truman was sworn in as President
1955 – Polio Vaccine Approval: Jonas Salk's polio vaccine was announced as safe and effective by the U.S. FDA
1976 – Publication of Interview with a Vampire: Anne Rice's debut novel was published, influencing modern gothic literature
2016 – Breakthrough Starshot Project: Scientists including Stephen Hawking and Mark Zuckerberg announced an interstellar project aimed at sending robot spacecraft to Alpha Centauri

04/02/2026

Department of Texas
American Legion TX Post 0239
22602 Cypresswood Spring, TX 77373
🌅 Good morning and happy April, Post 239!
To be primed for economic excellence, the Lone Star State should model itself on California. Just kidding! Whatever California is doing, we would be well advised to do the opposite.
This is the Texas Minute for April Fool’s Day, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. –
Michael Quinn Sullivan
Nothing like starting the month with a grin.
🍽️ April 14th Meeting & Dinner — 6:30 PM
Dinner is on Commander Taton, and this month’s special is: Baked Ziti Plus — served with bread, salad, goofy conversations, and the kind of fellowship that makes you forget about whatever California is doing.
GGP Clubhouse
22602 Cypresswood
Spring TX 77373

Doors open 6ish for fellowship and setup. Bring a friend, or bring a veteran who just needs a good meal and good company.
📌 This Month’s Agenda
1️⃣ Officer Elections — It’s Voting Time!
All officer positions are open. Nominations may still be made from the floor on election night, so if someone wants to step up, this is their moment.
2️⃣ Boots 4 Troops — Volunteers Needed
We’re supporting Boots 4 Troops again this year and they need help with parking lot operations at the Sam Houston Race Park.
• Training: April 15th (yes… Tax Day)
• Setup: Friday, April 17th
• Event: Saturday, April 18th
If you can point, wave, or look official while holding a flashlight, you’re qualified! Austin will have updates for us.
3️⃣ Hygiene Donations for Houston VA
We’re collecting items for our next donation run:
• Soap
• Toothbrushes
• Deodorant
• Feminine products
• Other basic hygiene items
Your generosity goes directly to veterans who need it most.
4️⃣ Boys State
We’ll provide updates on our delegate for this year’s Texas Boys State program.
5️⃣ Welcome Our New DSO — Eric Hardeman.
Please welcome Eric, our newest District Service Officer. He’s ready to support veterans and strengthen our Post’s outreach. First up PROPRTY TAXES!
Exemption Wizard - Harris Central Appraisal District
[HCAD] Disabled Veteran`s or Survivor`s Exemption
6️⃣ Flags Needed — Show Your Lineage
Commander Taton is building more flag poles and wants to display the branches, commands, and squadrons our members represent.
If you’d like your lineage honored, consider donating a flag or 3.
7️⃣ Membership Reminder
If you haven’t paid your dues yet, your membership has expired! We need to get you re registered ASAP — especially before dues increase.
🎯 Something Fun to Close Out the Month
A little wisdom from a galaxy far, far away:
“Who's the more foolish — the fool or the fool who follows him?” — Obi Wan Kenobi
Happy April I hope to see everyone April 14th!
John Taton Commander Post 239