Mims-Russell Memorial AMVETS Post 21
Post Leadership
Post Commander – Helen V Thompson
1st Vice Commander – Jeffrey Fisher
2nd Vice Commander – Leslie Thompson
3rd Vice Commander – Sandy Erickson
Judge Advocate General – John Crutcher
Adjutant- Leisa Erickson
Finance Officer – Earl Sawyer
Historian – Vacant
Provost Marshal – Paul Axtell
Service Officer – Joanne Blatchley
Public Relations Officer - Vacant
Chaplain – Steven Bates
Quartermaster – Steve Panetta
Women Veterans' Representative – Felicia Roase
SEC Representative – John Allfrey
SEC Alternate Representative – Vacant
Location & Service Area
`Mims-Russell Memorial AMVETS - Post 21 is located in Athens, Alabama at 22769 Black Rd, Athens, AL. AMVETS AL Post 21 serves Veterans in Limestone County / Tennessee River Valley areas, including the communities of Athens, Florence Rogersville, Huntsville, Madison, and all surrounding areas.
Meetings
AL AMVETS Post 21 meets on the Third Thursday of the Month at the Post building located at 22679 Black Road in Athens.
The meeting begins at 7:00 pm. For more information call 256-444-2793 or email us: amvetsalpost21@gmail.com
Membership Requirements
Membership is open to all currently serving or honorably discharged members of the United States armed forces (active duty, reserve, and guard).
Calendar
August
12th - Monday - 7:00 pm - Monthly Executive Committee Meeting - Virtual
15h - Thursday - 7:00 pm - Monthly Member Meeting
No Theme Dinner
September
Annual Due Renewal
14th - Saturday - 7:00 am to 9:30 am - Veteran Breakfast
16th - Monday - 5:30-7:30 pm -German
19th - Thursday - 6:00 pm - Monthly Executive Committee Meeting
19th - Thursday - 7:00 pm - Monthly Member Meeting
October
1 Oct -Tuesday - Veteran Day Gift Basket Drive Kick off- gather items for Veterans Day Gift Baskets
12th - Saturday - 7:00 am to 9:30 am - Veteran Breakfast
17th - Thursday - 6:00 pm - Monthly Executive Committee Meeting
17th - Thursday - 7:00 pm - Monthly Member Meeting
No Theme Dinner
November
3rd - Sunday Daylight Saving Time Ends - set clocks back one hour
9th - Saturday - 7:00 am to 9:30 am - Veteran Breakfast
Monday 11th VETERANS DAY
11th - Monday - 11:30 Athens/Limestone County Veterans Parade
11th - Monday - Deliver “Veterans Day Baskets”
21st - Thursday - 6:00 pm - Annual Thanksgiving Potluck
28th - Thursday, Thanksgiving Day
No Membership Meeting
No Theme Dinner
December
Tuesday December 10th, AMVETS 79th Birthday
14th - Saturday - 7:00 am to 9:30 am - Veteran Breakfast
19th - Thursday at 6:00 pm - Annual Christmas Cocktail Party
Tuesday December 24th, Christmas Eve
Wednesday December 25th, Christmas Day
Tuesday December 31st, New Year’s Eve
No Membership Meeting
No Theme Dinner
Past Events
2024 AMVETS Horse, Pony, and Mule Show
2023 AMVETS Horse, Pony, and Mule Show
2023 Veterans Day Parade