Girls and Boys State Citizens Awards Ceremony - Sunday, August 21, 2011

Left to right:  Post 16 Boys State Chairman Terry Sharp, Squadron 16 Commander Danny McArthur, Post 16 Commander Stacy Miller, Unit 16 Auxiliary President Betty McArthur, Honorary Unit 16 Junior Auxiliary President Treaser McArthur and Unit 16 Girls State Chairman Jane Duracher with the traditional Girls and Boys State Citizens cake. 

"A Day of Remembrance" - Proclamation - September 2011

Mayor Mike Cooper, a member of the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 16 of Covington, recently signed a proclamation declaring September 11^th as a Day of Remembrance.

1^st row left to right:  Junior members Emma Rice and Allison Rice, Unit 16 President Betty McArthur, Honorary Unit 16 Junior President Treaser McArthur, Mayor Mike Cooper and Post 16 Commander Stacy Miller.  2^nd row left to right:  Past Unit 16 President Elizabeth Rice, Sons of the American Legion Squadron 16 Commander Danny McArthur, S.A.L.s Squadron 16 Vice Commander Buddy Duracher, S.A.L.s Squadron 16 Color Bearer Dylan McArthur, Post 16 Executive Board Member David Rice and Past Post 16 Commander Mike Peats.                      

"A Day of Remembrance" - Sunday, September 11, 2011

Auxiliary member Gwen Miller read a poem during the ceremony.

Halloween Safety - October 2011

Every year Legion Family Post/Unit/Squadron 16 distribute Halloween Safety Brochures to area schools and businesses.  This year 4,000 brochures were distributed to six local schools.

Abita Springs Elementary School

Covington Elementary School

Lancaster Elementary School

Past Senior and Junior Unit 16 Presidents - Saturday, October 8, 2011

Seated, left to right:  Past Unit Presidents Agnes Welch, Marilyn Gorgas, Elizabeth Rice and current Unit 16 President Betty McArthur.  Standing, left to right:  Past Unit Presidents Myrtle Smith and Carol Johansen, current American Legion Auxiliary Honorary National Junior President Brittany Watts, American Legion Auxiliary Past Department of La. President Maggie Watts, current Honorary Unit 16 Junior President Treaser McArthur and Past Honorary Unit 16 Junior President Jane Duracher.

Flag Pole and Flag Donation - Monday, October 10, 2011

The Robert H. Burns, American Legion Post 16 Family made a monetary donation and presented a Flag for the memorial monument at Covington High School in honor of LCpl Justin McLeese.  Justin was killed in action on November 13, 2004 in Fallujah, Iraq.  He was the only son of Sharon and Daniel McLeese.

Kneeling:  Post 16 Executive Committee and Honor Guard member Clinton Lounsbury.  Standing left to right:  Sons of the American Legion Squadron 16 1^st Vice Commander/Covington High School student Buddy Duracher, Covington High School Navy JROTC SCPO Dale Robeson and LCDR Douglas Johnson, Post 16 Commander Stacy Miller, Covington High School Administrative Assistant/Athletic Director Darryl Graham, Covington High School Principal Deborah McCollum, American Legion Auxiliary Past Unit 16 Presidents Diane Judice and Elizabeth Rice (also a member of the Honor Guard) and Unit 16 Junior member/Covington High School student Donna Montgomery.

Patriotic Flag Class - Tuesday, October 11, 2011

The Robert H. Burns, American Legion Post 16 Family Honor Guard recently visited Lee Road Junior High School to educate the students on raising and lowering the American Flag.  The purpose of the visit was to train and award each member of the class a Certificate for “Order of the Flag Detail” for their work on raising and lowering the Flag.  Lee Road Junior High School has used the WIN program students in a single class to perform this function for more than ten years.  The previous class teaches the new class of 4^th graders the proper procedures.

Photo:  Lee Road Junior High School students holding their certificates, teacher Rachel Champagne, clockwise Legion Family Honor Guard members Clinton Lounsbury, David Rice, Elizabeth Rice and James Laccasagne.

La. War Veterans Visit Post 16 - Monday, October 17, 2011 

A delicious meal was served by our volunteers (gumbo, potato salad, apple pie and ice cream).  Bingo was played for the enjoyment of the residents.  Post Commander Stacy Miller and Unit President Betty McArthur presented monetary donations to the war veterans home which were accepted by representative Ms. Jackie Wells.

Flag Donations - Monday, November 28, 2011

The Robert H. Burns, American Legion Post 16 Family donated twelve classroom flags and one outdoor flag to the Abita Springs Elementary School.  This event was to replace their worn outdoor flag and provide new classroom flags to classrooms without them. 

Present at the donation were left to right Unit 16 Auxiliary President Betty McArthur, Abita Springs Elementary School Principal Rebecca Stogner and Past Post 16 Legion Commander Mike Peats.

Special Children, Adults and Children of Veterans Christmas Party

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Post 16 Family hosted a Christmas Party for Special Children and Adults.  Forty special needs participants along with children and grandchildren of Post 16 Family members were in attendance.  Hotdogs with chili, potato chips, cookies, and soft drinks were served.  Christmas cookies were decorated, and Santa and Mrs. Claus made their annual visit with gifts for everyone.

   

   

   

   

 

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

   

 

 

Pearl Harbor Breakfast - Wednesday, December 7, 2011

We enjoyed eggs, sausage, grits, pancakes, coffee and juice.  Working in the kitchen were James Fitzmorris, Millie Fitzmorris and Louis Badon. 

 

 

Legion Family Christmas Party - Saturday, December 10, 2011

We had a great crowd with plenty of food, music, games and fun.  The meal was potluck and $5.00 was collected at the door to support our needy families program during Christmas.  Thanks to Auxiliary President Betty McArthur for hosting the Christmas Games.

 

   

   

Christmas Cheer for Needy Families

Thursday, December 22, 2011

We raised enough money this year to help seven families.  We were able to identify these families through our local schools and churches.  This has really been a gratifying program which started four years ago and spearheaded by Past Post Commander Mike Peats.  President Betty McArthur, Commander Stacy Miller, Honorary Junior President Treaser McArthur, Mike Peats, David Rice and May Hartley delivered the presents and food baskets.

 

New Year Dance and Breakfast

Saturday, December 31, 2011 - Sunday, January 1, 2012

 

 

Louisiana War Veterans Home - Monday, January 24, 2011

Front row left to right:  Emil Johansen, Betty Rice, Rachel Roberts, Carol Johansen, Juliette Osterly and David Rice. 

Back row left to right:  Terry Charrier, Wesley Howell and Mike Peats.

 

 

Above:  Unit 16 Auxiliary President Betty McArthur welcomes the attendees.

American Legion's 92nd Birthday - Saturday, March 19, 2011

Below:  Left to right Unit 16 Little Miss Poppy 2010-2011 Cheyenne Lafleur, Post 16 Commander Stacy Miller, Squadron 16 Sgt-At-Arms Dylan McArthur, Unit 16 Auxiliary President Betty McArthur, Squadron 16 Vice Commander Buddy Duracher, Squadron 16 Commander Danny McArthur with the Legion's birthday cake.

 

Poppy Poster Winners Awards Presentation

 

 

Children & Youth Month - April 2011

Covington Mayor Candace Watkins (also a member of Unit 16) signed a proclamation declaring April 2011 as "Children & Youth Month."  Present for the event were front row left to right Unit 16 Little Miss Poppy 2011-2012 Cheyenne Lafleur and Mayor Watkins.  Back row left to right Past Unit 16 President Elizabeth Rice, Unit 16 President Betty McArthur, Honorary Unit 16 Junior President Treaser McArthur, Past Post 16 Commander Mike Peats, S.A.L.s Squadron 16 Sgt-at-Arms Dylan McArthur and Post 16 member David Rice.

 

Above:  Abita Springs Elementary School

The Robert H. Burns American Legion Post 16 Family presented 1,000 “Play it Safe” brochures to area schools.

Below:  Abita Springs Middle School

 

 

Relay For Life - Saturday - Sunday, April 9 - 10, 2011

Volunteers were on hand to man our tent.  Team Captains Diane Judice and Mike Peats did a great job in raising money for this needy cause.

 

 

Poppy Drive

Covington Downtown Block Party - Friday, April 29, 2011

Honorary Unit 16 Junior President Treaser McArthur, Jenna Roberts, Edith Stumpf and Leah Roberts

 

 

"Poppy Month" - May 2011

Covington Mayor Candace Watkins (also a member of Unit 16) signed a proclamation declaring May 2011 as "Poppy Month" and contributed the first donation.  Present for the event were front row left to right Unit 16 Little Miss Poppy 2011-2012 Cheyenne Lafleur and Mayor Watkins.  Back row left to right S.A.L.s Squadron 16 Sgt-at-Arms Dylan McArthur,  Post 16 member David Rice, Unit 16 President Betty McArthur, Past Post 16 Commander Mike Peats, Past Unit 16 President Elizabeth Rice and Honorary Unit 16 Junior President Treaser McArthur.

 

 

Scholarships - 2011

Tuesday, May 3rd - Unit 16 President Betty McArthur presents Junior member Melissa Marie D'Amico with a $500 scholarship.

 

Monday, May 9th - Unit 16 President Betty McArthur presents Past Honorary Auxiliary Unit 16 Junior President Amanda Marie Mooney with a $500 scholarship.

 

 

Special Olympics - Saturday, May 21, 2011

More than 50 American Legion Family Members gathered State-wide to Volunteer with the Softball Throw.

6th District Members

 

 

Above:  Auxiliary member Cynthia Kellum and Legion members Terry Sharp and David Rice

Memorial Day Tribute

Louisiana War Veterans Home - Friday, May 27, 2011

Below:  Past Unit 16 President Elizabeth Rice, a member of the Honor Guard, performs the “Taps.”

 

 

Job Fair and Open House - Saturday, May 28, 2011

Seated left to right:  Unit 16 President Betty McArthur, Little Miss Poppy Cheyenne Lafleur, Past Unit 16 President Elizabeth Rice, Legion member Terry Charrier.  Standing left to right:  Post 16 Commander Stacy Miller, Legion members James Laccasgne and David Rice, Squadron 16 Commander Danny McArthur, S.A.L.s member Ethan Sharp, and Legion members Clint Lounsbury, Choppy Cusachs

 

 

 

Memorial Day Ceremony - Monday, May 30, 2011

 

 

 

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