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American Legion Post 148 Savanna, IL

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American Legion Post 148 Savanna, IL

The Van Bibber - Hansen Post 148, was Established and Chartered in 1919. Established and Chartered in 1919. Arling C. Peter M.

Meetings are held at 6:00 PM on the first Tuesday of the month at The Savanna Museum and Cultural Center at 406 Main St

Post Commander: Kevin Hovorka
Post Adjutant: Kevin Melancon The Van-Bibber-Hansen Post 148 is named after two Savanna natives that were killed in action during World War I. Van-Bibber, Born Savanna, IL July 7, 1893, Died Argonne Forest, France October 8 1918 ,Company C 16th Infantry, 1st Division. Hansen, Born Savanna, IL November 11, 1895, Died Hoopice France November 11, 1918, 356 ST Infantry, 89th Division. Post 148's core values are defined by the Preamble to the Constitution of The American Legion. FOR GOD AND COUNTRY WE ASSOCIATE OURSELVES TOGETHER FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:
To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism; to preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in the Great Wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and goodwill on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.

10/05/2026

Commander’s Call

Tomorrow evening October 6, 2026, at 6:00pm at Savanna Museum and Cultural Center. If you have not paid dues, please pay by Veterans Day.

See ya there

09/02/2026

Our 2026 Fundraising raffle was drawn last night, our winners are:
1st Prize Ethan Reiland for the Henry Spirit of the Corp lever action 22
2nd Prize John Peterson for the $600 cash prize
3rd Prize Jim Wiersema for the Girrson Regard USA 250 9mm pistol
4th Prize Steve Sandrock for the $200 gift card to Gahm Enterprises

Thanks to everyone that play our raffle and supported Van Bibber-Hansen Post #148

08/04/2026

Commanders Call: 6:00pm at the Savanna Museum tonight August 4,2026.

07/20/2026

Han Bibber - Hansen Post 148 mourns the passing of 101 year old WWII Navy Veteran Ray Ferrell on July 18, 2026. Please pray for Ray and his family during this time of grief

06/23/2026

We will be selling tickets June 27 starting at 10:00am at Sullivan’s Single ticket $10 or 3 tickets for $20, drawing September 1st.
We are running our fundraising raffle!
1st Prize Henry Marine 250 Tribute 22 or $800 cash
2nd Prize Henry Big Boy 30-30 or $600 cash
3rd Prize Regard USA 250 9 or $400 cash
4th Prize Gift Certificate $200 at Gahm Enterprises at Pearl City
See your Post 148 Legion member for tickets or contact me

Thank and hope you play and win

06/23/2026

Van Bibber - Hansen Post 148 has our meetings on the first Tuesday of each month at the Savanna Museum and Cultural Center at 6:00pm All veterans are welcome to come see us and we are always looking for new members,

05/25/2026

The American Legion and VFW had an great turn out for our Savanna Memorial Day service. I wish to thank all the veterans, family members and other guest. It was great seeing our community come together for our veterans that we have lost. May everyone have a great Memorial Day

05/05/2026

American Legion Poppies Days, May 22nd, 23rd and 24th at Sullivan’s Foods and Savanna Station BP. Please support our veterans emergency fund and meet our veterans. Hope to see you all for a great Memorial Day Weekend.

12/25/2025

Van Bibber - Hansen Post 148 wishes to thank everyone that participated in our Polar Express Event on the 20th. The Savanna Museum and Cultural Center, Ann Zink for all she does for us, Hawg Dogs, Casey’s staff, McDonalds, Savanna Police Department and Fire Department and our legion members. The kids had a great time with Santa and the movie.

12/01/2025

Reminder, we are selling flags, stop by and let your friends know. Please help support Post 148 Savanna Legion. American Legion Post #0148 will be selling USA made American Flags at Miner Insurance, at 127 Main Street and State Farm, at 700 Main Street, Savanna, IL. The following American Flags can be purchased at Miners Insurance and State Farm. If you need other sizes, they can be ordered for you.

2.5 x 4 Sleeve Porch Flags - $30
3 x 5 Nylon Flag - $26
3 x 5 Poly Flag - $30
4 x 6 Nylon Flag - $36
4 x 6 Poly Flag - 42

You can order direct from the American Legion shop:
by phone at 1-888-453-4466, (specify that you wish to sponsor Illinois Post #0148)
Web site: AmericanLegionFlags.com (specify that you wish to sponsor Illinois Post #0148.

We are hoping to have Legion Emblems Sales catalogs at these businesses soon with mail in order forms also.

Address

9083 Arrowhead Drive
Savanna, IL
61074

Telephone

+18157181166

Website

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