Sutter-Terlizzi
American Legion
Post 16
Shelton, Connecticut
295 Old Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT Phone: (203) 924-9887
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This just in: Our Winter – Spring 2026 NEWSLETTER is –>> HERE! Click to Check it out!
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The MEETING MINUTES from our LAST meeting can be found –> HERE
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National Poppy Day
is May 24, 2026. American Legion Auxiliary Unit 16 will be distributing poppies as a tribute to our fallen warriors. Stop by and see them at Wooster Market in Shelton on Saturday May 16th, from 9am to 3pm and Sunday May 17th at Stone Gardens in Huntington Center, 9am to 3pm. to receive a Poppy in exchange for a donation. See the full Poppy Memorial Day letter below. All members are encouraged to DONATE. One hundred percent of the donations received will go directly to help veterans, the military, and their families.
Auxiliary Unit 16 Poppy Document 2026
Red Cross Blood Drive
Our Next Blood Drive: TBA.
Post 16 monthly meetings are held at 6 PM on the First Tuesday of the month.
Next Post 16 monthly meeting is Tuesday, May 5th, at 6 PM.
Hope to see you there.
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The following are the Post 16 Officers:
Commander: Dave Gallagher
Senior Vice: John Simonetti
Jr Vice: Kelly Stanton
Adjutant: Milton Harrigan
Finance Officer: Jim Boulay
Service Officer: William Kozak
Historian: Gary Haydek
Sgt-at-Arms: Phillip Norris
Chaplain: Gary Danielsen
Past Commander: Mike Kellett
Executive Committee:
THREE YEAR William Stanton Mike Kellett Joel Hurliman
TWO YEAR Charles Gram Russ Martin Ed Drauzewski
ONE YEAR Chester Luba Phil Norris Don Hart
Nominating Committee: Richard Rosenbaum and Phil Norris
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Suicide Prevention
Be The One. HOW YOU CAN BE THE ONE
What: The American Legion’s Be the One initiative encourages American Legion Family
members, veterans, servicemembers and others to take action when they believe a veteran is at risk of suicide.
Why: To reduce the alarming number of veteran suicides.
How: Our goal is to destigmatize asking for mental health support, provide peer-to-peer support and resources, and educate everyone on how they can
Be the One.
Who: Veterans•
Talk with fellow veterans about how you are feeling.
Ask for help when you think you need it.
Know there are millions of people ready to help you.
Remember your family and friends care. Non-veterans
Ask veterans in your life how they are doing.
Listen when a veteran needs to talk.
Reach out when a veteran is struggling.
American Legion posts Educate members, other veterans and civilians on the campaign.
Veterans experiencing a crisis can call 988 and press 1 for mental health assistance (this WORKS! – Try it, and pass it on to those who may need it!).
Counselors are available 24/7. They may also text 838255 or visit the VA crisis line website
https://www.legion.org/betheone
Post Activities
The Post holds business and social gatherings frequently.
Regular monthly meetings are held at the Post on the first Tuesday of each month at 6 PM.
[NOTE: the regular meeting is normally not held in the months of July and Aug]
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DUES
Membership renewal is always available. Our annual dues are $50.00. You may make your payment online or drop off a check or cash at the canteen.
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