American Veterans of World War Ii 0048 Amvets

Purpose of the Organization: The objectives are fraternal, patriotic, historical and educational: to preserve and strenthen comradeship among its members; to assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead, and to assist their widows and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism, to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom; and to preserve and defend the United States from all her enemies, whomsoever.Activities/functions of the organization: This veteran's organization does operate a bar (lounge) for its members, their families, and their guests. Guests can come only with a member, and is limited to three times, and then he/she must decide to be members. The member is responsible for the guest and the guest is not allowed to buy his/her own drinks.Their veterans and community activities are the following: they visit the the VA hospital at Sandusky, OH, provide the veterans with transportation to the Veterans Hosp., provide color guards to various community events, provide U.S. flags to various public schools, provide honor guards to all veterans funerals in their county, provide food baskets to needy veterans, they participate in the local Vet. Day Parade/Memorial Day, assists needy veterans with nominal amounts, and sponsors Boy Scout Troops.Their social activities are the following: have annual picnic for the members, have various parties such as Christmas party, St. Patrick, etc... for members and their families.