Dignitaries on Hand for Post 101 Meeting

Andover Crosby-Gilbert Post 101 of the Americas Legion held its first official meeting in well over 20 years. Post Chaplain Don Clendenen, American Legion Department of New Hampshire Commander Bob Dionne, Andover Post 101 Commander Henry “Skip” Powers Jr., and Post Adjutant Richard “Dick” Powers Jr. are pictured here. The gentleman with his back to the camera, Edward Proctor, is a transfer from Post 200 to Post 101. As seen at the lower left, the POW/MIA chair is placed at all official functions of the American Legion. — Andover Crosby-Gilbert Post 101 of the Americas Legion held its first official meeting in well over 20 years. Post Chaplain Don Clendenen, American Legion Department of New Hampshire Commander Bob Dionne, Andover Post 101 Commander Henry “Skip” Powers Jr., and Post Adjutant Richard “Dick” Powers Jr. are pictured here. The gentleman with his back to the camera, Howard Proctor, is a transfer from Post 200 to Post 101. As seen at the lower left, the POW/MIA chair is placed at all official functions of the American Legion.

Bill Leber was presented a Certificate of Appreciation by Department Commander Bob Dionne and Andover Post 101 Commander Skip Powers. Bill was responsible for leading the charge to increase the Post's membership. — Bill Leber was presented a Certificate of Appreciation by Department Commander Bob Dionne and Andover Post 101 Commander Skip Powers. Bill was responsible for leading the charge to increase the Post’s membership.

For the Andover Crosby-Gilbert American Legion Post 101, it has been many years since the last official meeting of the Post. When the membership dwindled down to eight this past few years, those members decided to call a meeting and discuss making an effort to revitalize the Post.

After the efforts of the members, with Bill Leber leading the charge, Andover Post 101 is now at the 100% membership level and fifth in the State for attaining that level. Although there are some vacancies in the officer ranks, more local veterans are joining to carry on the mission and objectives of the American Legion.

The American Legion and its’ programs are dedicated to the principles of assisting veterans, youth, and community locally, throughout the state, and nationwide.

This meeting was attended by dignitaries such as Department of New Hampshire Commander Bob Dionne, Alternate National Executive Committeeman Bill Roy, Department Vice Commander Tom Wiley, District 6 and Claremont Post Commander Sam Zannini, Newport Post Commander Leo Paquin, and New London Post 40 Adjutant and Past Department Commander Frank Anderson.

It will take some effort and time, but the present members are willing to show their support to the local communities, youth programs, and veterans. The Post continues to build, as potential members were present at the meeting also.

District 6 Commander Sam Zannini and Department Commander Bob Dionne presented the Department of New Hampshire 100% Membership Award to Andover Post 101 Commander Skip Powers. Post 101 was the fifth in the state to achieve this level through its latest membership drive.

If you are a veteran or know of one, let them know about the Andover Post that meets the second Tuesday of each month (except March, which is Town Meeting) at the Masonic Hall at 38 Cilleyville Road in Andover.

The Post contacts are Post Commander Skip Powers Jr. at 735-6563; or Post Adjutant Dick Powers Jr. at rapjrnh@nullgmail.com or PO Box 264, Andover 03216; or Bill Leber at 735-5144.

The Post hopes to be more of a presence at school assemblies, parades, veteran funerals, civic events, and other events involving the American Legion.