100 Miles for Hope
THE 2020 AMERICAN LEGION LEGACY RUN FUNDRAISER
With the coronavirus forcing social distancing and stay-at-home orders, all American Legion national events have been canceled throughout the summer. This includes what was going to be the 15th annual American Legion Legacy Run – the primary fundraiser for The American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund. Through the efforts of the American Legion Family, spearheaded by the Legion Riders – five of the previous six Legacy Runs have raised more than $1 million for a fund that since 2004 has awarded $3.6 million in aid to 401 military children of the fallen and disabled.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to riding with all of you next year.
Mid Year 2021 Award Presentations
Department Commander Greg Jackson and Sr VIce Commandeer Chip Kossow present the annual Small Market Newspaper Media award to Craig Press
Department Commander Greg Jackson and Sr VIce Commandeer Chip Kossow present the annual Television Media award to Denver Channel 31 News and anchor Jeremy Hubbard
Sr Vice Commander and National Security Chairman Chip Kossow presents the annual Law Enforcement Officer of the year award to Sgt Larry Morgan of the Colorado Springs Police Department
Commander Greg Jackson and Sr Vice Commander Chip present the annual Radio Station of the Year Award to Montrose
Paige Kastens Wins Colorado Legion High School Oratorical Program contest!
Oratorical Contest report by Chairman Tom Florez
On Saturday March 6th at Denver Post # 1, four High School Oratorical Program contestants entered the in-person Department finals contest to compete for over 10 thousand dollars in Scholarships.
Each of the four contestants had advanced from a field of preliminary oratorical contestants after having submitted a virtual Constitutional oration.
With the current environment and conditions, The Department Oratorical Program Committee were determined to host a contest for Colorado youth while using new ideas and resources, while maintaining rule compliance with our National organization.
Each of the final four contestant speeches delivered were unique and contained individual and contemporary views and aspects of our American Constitution. Contestant knowledge, preparation and practice were quite evident, which made for an exceptional contest.
With the poise and confidence of a professional public speaker, Paige Kastens captivated the hearts of the audience and received high marks from the Oratorical judges with her Constitutional oration.
Paige will receive a 3-thousand-dollar Department of Colorado Oratorical Program Scholarship and a 5-thousand-dollar scholarship from our National American Legion organization.
The Department High School Oratorical Program Committee attributes the success of the finals contest to all contestants, Legion members, Posts and Legion Family for their participation and support of the Oratorical Program. Thank You.
Commander Greg Jackson, ALA President Tracy Trujillo and SAL Commander Nick Arceo presented Oratorical Program Awards to the following contestants.
Paige Kastens 1st place – Sponsor Castle Rock Post # 1187, Wayne Turner, Cmdr.
Nathan Tamkin 2nd place – Sponsor Denver Post #1, Jeff Pitchford, Cmdr.
Jessica Eyeson 3rd place – Sponsor Broomfield Post #58 John Peticolas, Cmdr.
Stuart Gillman 4th place – Sponsor Denver Post # 1 Jeff Pitchford, Cmdr.
Many thanks to your 2020-21 Oratorical Committee: Gary Force, Deb Davis, Terri Clinton, Scott Neff, Janelle Mendelson, Laurie Kuntz, Nick Arceo, Tracy Trujillo, Chairman Thomas Florez. Support staff: Chip & Bettina Kossow, Annette Johnson, Dean Casey. Complete list of Judges, Sponsors and Donations will be announced at Department Convention in June 2021.
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Know Your benefits
Filing for VA Benefits Prior to filing for any VA benefit, it is highly recommended the claimant consult with an accredited American Legion service officer. The American Legion has approximately 3,000 accredited service officers to assist you. To locate a service officer, please go to www.legion.org/serviceofficers. Submitting all of the required information with the proper claim form to VA may reduce processing time by as many as 120 days. American Legion service officers are able to explain the claim process, help with the proper forms and required documentation for veterans and their dependents at no charge.
