Hartman Legion Post 84 Columbus NE

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.

Eligibility

To join the American Legion, you must have served honorably on active federal service in the Army, Navy, Marine Corp, Air Force, or Coast Guard during any of these periods of conflict:

	April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918 (World War I)
	December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946 (World War II—includes certain Merchant Marine service)
	June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955 (Korean War)
	February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975 (Vietnam War)
	August 24, 1982 to July 31, 1984 (Lebanon/Grenada)
	December 20, 1989 to January 31, 1990 (Operation Just Cause - Panama)
	August 2, 1990 to today (Operation Desert Shield/Storm/War on Terrorism)

A copy of your DD214 or other discharge paperwork showing dates and character of service is required at application.

Meeting are on the First Tuesday of each month 7:30PM at Hartman Post 84

Post 84 Birthday Party Sat March 10th

At the Post Birthday Party Saturday Night March 10, 2012

Kendall Christensen was awarded a Life Membership in The American Legion.

A Life Membership is the highest award a Post can give one of their members.

Owen Lloyd was honored as the Legionnaire of the Year.

Congrats to both of you.

Hartman Post 84 celebrates American Legion Birthday and Awards Night

On Saturday, March 26th 2011 Hartman Post 84 celebrated the American Legions 92nd birthday. The American Legion was founded by the veterans of the First World War March 15, 16, 17, 1919.
The American Legion was founded of the four pillars of service which are Child Welfare, Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation, Americanism and National Security.

Hartman Unit 84 president Patty Landkamer presented Hartman Post 84 Commander Marcel Giroux and the membership with the birthday cake. Following the meal served by the Boy Scouts and the birthday address by Dave Salak the following awards was presented.

Fifty year membership awards were presented to Robert C. Carrig, James S. Gerhold,
Dr. Harold Lange, Norman H. Loseke, Dennis W. Nagengast, Bernart E. Schaf,
James D. Schroeder, Harold Siebler, Leon Williams and Vernon L. Zimmerman. Sixty year membership award presented to Leroy Schumacher.

Each year Hartman Post 84 honors a member of law enforcement with the Law Officer of the Year Award. This year’s award was presented to Trooper L. Blum of the Nebraska State Patrol.

The Volunteer of the Year was presented to Luther Bakenhus for his many years of volunteer service to the American Legion.

Legionnaire of the Year was awarded to Hartman Post 84 Commander Marcel Giroux for his steadfast dedication to the programs of The American Legion. Commander Giroux makes it a practice to attend the funerals of American Legion members and the funerals of those who have given their lives to our Country.

The Life Membership was awarded to Jim Wieser. Jim has been a long time member of not only The American Legion but also the Post Honor Guard. Jim has been a faithful member of the Honor Guard for over 24 years and has served on 909 ceremonies. Jim has worked the chicken, fish and hamburger feeds for many years.

District 7 Roundup

Lots of valuable information was shared at this years Roundup. Each of the legion family had their own meeting this year. Even the Sons had a meeting in preparation for a new district 7 organization. Many reports from all the committees.

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Lt. Noxiska Funeral in Grand Island

Sep 17. 2017 Hartman Post Members attended the Funeral of Nebraskas latest Fallen Hero. Lt Mark Noziska was killed in action Monday, August 30, 2010, as a result of a road side bomb while supporting combat operations in Afganistan. Mark Noziska, 24, was born in Grand Island and lived and attended High School in Papillion, Nebraska.

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Convention Parade

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CAITLYN MOLCZYK IS STATE ORATORICAL WINNER

Caitlyn Molczyk, a junior at Columbus High School, won the Nebraska American Legion’s state oratorical contest, held in Norfolk Jan. 9 during the Legion’s annual mid-year conference. She recently won the local contest at Columbus American Legion Post 84 and advanced to the state contest by winning the district and area oratorical contests at Brainerd and Albion.

Caitlyn is the daughter of Doug and Lynette Molczyk of Columbus. Her speech instructor is Quinten Lyon.

The state winner will compete in the national contest, to be held at Indiana University-Purdue. The three-day competition starts April 9, with the final contest on April 11.

The state winner is awarded $1,000 as well as a $1,500 scholarship. Awards of $600, $400, and $200 go to the second, third and four place contestants.

The national winner is awarded a $18,000 scholarship, with scholarships of $16,000 and $14,000 going to the second and third place contestants.

The American Legion inaugurated the annual speech competition in 1938.

CHS JUNIOR IS ORATORICAL WINNER

Below: Commander Marcel Giroux (left), Caitlyn and

Vice Commander Dick Liebschwager, contest chairman

Caitlyn Molczyk, a junior at Columbus High School, has been named winner of the 2009 local Oratorical Contest sponsored by American Legion Post 84 in Columbus.

She gave a prepared speech on the Constitution and then was graded on an extemporaneous 3-5 minute speech on a subject selected by drawing. Her speech coach is Quinten Lyon.

Caitlyn, daughter of Doug and Lynette Molczyk, now advances to the Legion’s district contest on Nov. 15 at Brainard. The Area B contest will be held in Albion on Dec. 13 and the state contest is scheduled for Jan. 9, 2010, in Norfolk.

The state winner will compete in the national contest, to be held at Indiana University-Purdue. The three-day competition starts April 9, with the final contest on April 11.

By winning the local contest, Caitlyn received a $50 U.S. savings bond. Winner of the District contest gets a $200 prize, with $150 going to the second-place winner and $100 for third place. The state winner is awarded $1,000 as well as a $1,500 scholarship. Awards of $600, $400, and $200 go to the second, third and four place contestants.

The national winner is awarded a $18,000 scholarship, with scholarships of $16,000 and $14,000 going to the second and third place contestants.

Dick Liebschwager, vice commander of Post 84, was chairman of the local contest. The American Legion inaugurated the annual speech competition in 1938.

12 Post 84 Members attend Dist 7 Roundup

Oct. 25, 2009 A good time was had by all that attended the Dist 7 Roundup in Dwight, NE. People making the trip were: Post Commander Marcel Giroux, Larry Adams, Carroll Mohlman, Von Dell Mohlman, Dean Pearsoll, Mike Landkamer Patty Landkamer, Dave Oppliger, and Riders members; Owen Lloyd, Vern Martinsen, Gaylen Johannes, and Bronson.

Post Members attend Grella Funeral

Oct. 3, 2009 we had 8 soles from the Hartman 84 family, brave the cool nasty day to attend Don Grellas Funeral. Spec Don Grella, Army Special Forces, MIA/KIA, 28 DEC 1965, in the Central highlands of Vietnam. He has been Missing In Action ever since. This past Summer remains that were found were confirmed as being SPC5 Grella. Spec Grella would have been 68 years old now. The Hartman Post had 8 members; Post Commander Marcel Giroux, 2^nd Vice Commander Dick Liebschwager, Carroll Mohlman, Von Dell Mohlman, Don Rullo, Wayne Jacobsen, Dean Pearsoll, Mike Landkamer, on the Flag line. Great Job to all of you in the Legion Family! After the funeral the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department invited the riders and veterans to the fire hall for lunch. We ate sloppy joes and hotdogs for no charge. Thanks Lauel Volunteer Fire Department!

Legion Installs New Officers

On Tuesday July 7th the Hartman Legion Installed it's new officers for the 2009-2010 year. Top left Picture (left to Right); Marcel's friend Rusty Penry, New Commander: Marcel Giroux, National Vice Commander: Mikie Landkamer, Past Commander: Ed Cerny. Top Right picture (left to Right); (shoulder only sorry) Service Officer: Loren Beckler, 3rd Vice: Merlin Lindahl, 2nd Vice: Dick Liebschwager, 1st Vice: Curt Alms, Finance Officer: Vern Beckmann, Committeeman: Carroll Mohlman. Congratulations to all the officer we know you will do a great job this coming year. Thanks to Past Commander Ed Cerny for your time and service.

Happy Birthday

March 15, 2009 the American Legion Columbus, Nebraska Hartman Post #84 held its Birthday and Honors night. The evening started with the presentation of Birthday cake to Ed Cerny, Post 84 Commander by Patty Landkamer President of the Auxiliary. After a great Dinner served by the Boy Scouts the Birthday Address was given by Sgt. Jill Kinzer and SPC Kelly Kinzer. The Law Officer of the Year went to Darren Brown Columbus PD. Presented by William Gumm Cheif of Police Columbus. Fireman of the Year for the Department of NE won by Frank Swartzer Columbus VFD. Ed Cerny Post Commander gave out the award. Special Award Honorary Post Commander Columbus NE. Am/Leg to Rev. Dr. Paul Rowoldt Columbus. A Special Award Certificate of Appreciation was given to Ardes Simms Columbus, by Patty Landkamer Unit 84 President. Legionnaire of the Year Vern Bechmann and Volunteer of the Year to Dean Pearsoll both presented by Larry Adams present past Commander Columbus, NE. Life Membership to Dave Duren Columbus, NE by Mike Landkamer Natl. Vice Commander. 50 year Member to L. Robert Kreizinger Columbus, NE and 60 year Member to Hylan Levos Columbus, NE.

Mid Year Conference

This year at the mid year conference Mike Landkamer - National Vice Commander spoke and was given a navy challenge Coin by the Department Commander Bill Crosier.

Thanks and Congratulations Get Together

Saturday Sept. 27, 2008 there was a congratulation get together for Michael Landkamer our new National Vice Commander, he was accompanied by his wife Patty Landkamer Unit 84 President. Attended by members of all 4 branches of The American Legion family, Post Commander Ed Cerny thanked Mike for his dedication to The American Legion and stated that he was sure Mike would do an excellent job in his new position. Mike's brother Jerry Landkamer Alternate National Executive Committeeman from Nebraska presented Mike with an Admiralship in the great Navy of Nebraska. Mike showed videos of his brothers nomination speech and what he learned in his public relations class in Indianapolis, he brought us up to date on membership and the news from Capitol Hill.

2008 - 2009 Officers

The names left to right are Kent Phillips - Post Chaplain, Ed Cerny - Post Commander, Curtis Alms - 1st Vice Commander, Marcel Giroux - 2nd Vice Commander, Mike Woosley - 3rd Vice Commander, Vern Beckmann - Post Financial Officer, Chris Dixon - Adjutant, Carroll Mohlman - Sargent of Arms

Happy Birthday Post 84 of The American Legion

Pearl Harbor Survivor - Art Gersib

Born Aug. 1919 Art joined the Army to get out of the CCC. While in the service he was stationed at Scofield Barracks in Hawaii. Stationed at Scofield on Dec.7th 1941, Art became one of the Pearl Harbor Survivor. As a member of the engineering corps, he also made a landing on Saipan and helped rebuild a fighter air field, so it could handle B 29 Bombers. With all his luck though the WW II he was mustard out on Fri. the 13th.

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