The American Legion

American Football in Germany ***Lets Go Chiefs***
2023-11-05 08:00 - 12:30 (Asia/Tokyo)
November 5th the Chiefs are playing the Dolphins in Frankfurt Germany . The Post is going to be open at 8am , we will serve Breakfast and are asking for You to bring a Breakfast side to share with Your fellow Chiefs fans .

Annual Fall Bizaare
2023-10-28 09:00 - 16:00 | The American Legion, 852 American Legion Road, Sunrise Beach, MO, 65079, United States

National American Legion Commander Visit
2023-10-21 12:30 - 14:00 | The American Legion, 852 American Legion Road, Sunrise Beach, MO, 65079, United States
The new appointed National American Legion Commander Daniel Seehafer is scheduled to visit our post on Saturday, October 21st. Tentative time 1230-1400. Please come out and welcome him to our great Post. Q&A planned, great opportunity for you to ask what will be in store for the American Legion in the upcoming year.
Kitchen is serving Brats, Hamburger/Cheeseburger and Fries.
Turkey Shoot sign up at 11am as scheduled .
Airforce /Navy Game kick off 11am .
Members , please wear attire representing your entity of AL , AUX ,SAL and ALR .
Please join us , to proudly represent The Show Me State as well as Zack Wheat Post 624.

Turkey Shoot starting up again
2023-10-14 11:00 - 17:00
Listen , Turkey Shoot is starting up again on October 14, 2023
Sign Up starts at 11 am
Kitchen will be open
Come in and have Fun Fun Fun

Mouse Race & Silent Auction
2023-10-07 13:00 - 17:00 | The American Legion, 852 American Legion Road, Sunrise Beach, MO, 65079, United States

Suits for Soldiers
2023-09-30 09:00 - 14:00 | Elks Lodge 2517 Osage Beach
OUR MISSION

Suits for Soldiers Lake of the Ozarks annual event is “More Than Just Suits”. We connect active military and veteran attendees with partner organizations who are dedicated to supporting our military. Our Mission is to help these brave men and women feel honored for their service and to look their best for any special occasion with confidence.

MO War Medallion Ceremony
2023-09-15 16:00 - 17:00 | The American Legion, 852 American Legion Road, Sunrise Beach, MO, 65079, United States
Missouri War Medallion Ceremony
Come out and join us on September 15th at 4PM at the Patriots Bar to honor our Veterans

7th Annual veteran's Memorial Ride
2023-09-15 10:00 - 15:30 | The American Legion, 852 American Legion Road, Sunrise Beach, MO, 65079, United States
Support our Great American Veterans.

LOZ Bikefest
2023-09-13 08:00 - 2023-09-17 17:00
Bikefest Lake of the Ozarks 2023

SEPTEMBER 13-17, 2023

Lake of the Ozarks has the ULTIMATE BikeFest experience! Motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the United States will be rumbling their way to Lake of the Ozarks for the 17th Annual Lake of the Ozarks BikeFest! This area offers some of the Nation’s most scenic rides around the Lake of the Ozarks and through the rolling Ozark hills with spectacular views. In addition to over three-hundred biker-friendly bars, restaurants, hotels and campgrounds.
9/15/23 Memorial Drive Breakfast & staging at 10am at VFW 5923 – KSU- local LEO escorted Ride 1130 – Arrive at American Legion Post 624 at 12pm – Lunch followed by silent auction at 1:30pm

District 8 Meeting
2023-09-10 13:00 - 14:00 | American Legion Post 202 Columbia
Eighth District scheduled meetings and events
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The next District 8 meeting and officer installation will be Sunday, September 10 2023 at 1 pm at Post 202 in Columbia. Meal following the meeting and installation
I hope to see you there.

Dart League Meeting
2023-08-22 19:00 - 20:00 | The American Legion, 852 American Legion Road, Sunrise Beach, MO, 65079, United States
Dart League Rules and Sign-up
No single dart shall exceed 24 grams (flight, shaft, and barrel) or the weight limit set by the machine owner. Darts available at the Legion may be used.
The minimum throwing distance shall be 7-feet 9 1/4 inches from the surface of the board to the front of the line, placed parallel to the board and at least 24-inches in length. The maximum throwing distance is 8-feet.
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The game starts with players at 301 points. Straight start or any in begins the game. The game ends when a player reaches zero exactly by finishing on a single, double or triple. Three darts constitute one turn. The total score of each turn is subtracted from the total score. Exceeding a zero score (busting) ends the turn and requires the player go back to the score he or she had in the turn prior to busting. A bust counts as a full turn (three darts thrown).
Each match will consist of three games with three players each. Teams should sign up 4-5 teammates to make sure they can field a full team. Each team must have at least one member from the Legion, Auxiliary, Legion Riders, or Sons of the Legion. Any nonmembers must be eligible to join the post. There is a $25 entry fee that needs to be paid when the registration is turned in. Make all checks to Post 624. All fees will be used for awards at the end of the league.
The league will start September 12, 2023 and run every Tuesday night except meeting nights. Times will be set from 6-7, 7-8 and possibly 8-9 depending on the number of teams. The number of weeks the league will run will be determined once the number of teams has been determined.
An organizational meeting will be held August 22, at 7:00 pm to discuss the rules and make changes as authorized by a vote of the teams; one vote per team. All rosters and entry fees are due at this meeting and each team must have a representative in attendance.

Purple Heart County Ceremony
2023-08-07 09:30 - 10:30 | Camdenton CourtHouse, 1 Court Cir NW, Camdenton, Missouri, 65020
August 7 is the national “Purple Heart Day
The Purple Heart (PH) is a United States military decoration awarded in the name of the President to those wounded or killed while serving, on or after 5 April 1917, with the U.S. military. With its forerunner, the Badge of Military Merit, which took the form of a heart made of purple cloth, the Purple Heart is the oldest military award still given to U.S. military members. The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor is located in New Windsor, New York.
We all have seen the “Purple Heart City” signs , and American Legion Zack Wheat Post 624 has proposed to the Camden County Commissioners to make Camden County a Purple Heart County . The proclamation was accepted and we will have a official Ceremony on August 7th, 2023 in front of the Camdenton Courthouse at 9:30am . Commissioner Ike Skelton , James Gohagen and Don Williams will be attending . We will have Master sergeant Sean Ambriz as speaker . Part of the American Legion Honor guard as well as a delegation of our American Legion Riders will also be present. Please attend as this is a great way to honor our Veteran’s and active Duty Military Members that the Purple Heart Day is meant for.

Celebration of Life
2023-07-30 13:00 - 17:00 | The American Legion, 852 American Legion Road, Sunrise Beach, MO, 65079, United States

Flag Retirement Ceremony
2023-06-14 11:00 - 12:00 | The American Legion, 852 American Legion Road, Sunrise Beach, MO, 65079, United States
Flag Day, also called National Flag Day, in the United States, a day honouring the national flag, observed on June 14. The holiday commemorates the date in 1777 when the United States approved the design for its first national flag.

What Is a Flag-Burning Retirement Ceremony?

The thought of intentionally burning an American flag may sound unethical. After all, the American flag is a symbol of our nation’s values and everything for which it stands, so it should be treated with the utmost care. There’s even a piece of federal legislation, known as the U.S. Flag Code, stating that the American flag should never touch any person, object or thing below it. While burning the American flag can be considered unethical, there’s an exception: a flag-burning retirement ceremony.
Overview of Flag-Burning Retirement Ceremony
A flag-burning retirement ceremony is an event during which a heavily worn or tattered American flag — or multiple American flags — is disposed of through burning. According to the U.S. Flag Code, the American flag should be disposed of in a dignified manner. Among the approved methods for disposal is a flag-burning retirement ceremony. By respectfully burning a heavily worn American flag, you can dispose of it.
How a Flag-Burning Retirement Ceremony Works
Because they are made of cloth fabrics — cotton, polyester, linen, etc. — American flags can degrade. It typically won’t happen immediately, but if you fly an American flag in front of your home or business for a prolonged period, you can expect it to show some form of wear and tear. Assuming your American flag is just stained or blemished, you might be able to wash it. If washing doesn’t suffice, though, you may want to replace it by burning your old American flag and investing it in a new one.
Flag-burning retirement ceremonies are conducted by individuals as well as organizations. There’s really no universal way to conduct a flag-burning retirement ceremony for disposing of old American flags. Rather, different people and organizations use different approaches. With that said, there are a few things you should know if you’re planning to conduct a flag-burning retirement ceremony. First and foremost, make sure your fire is hot enough to completely incinerate the flag. If it’s not hot, it may simply scorch the exterior while leaving your flag only partially burned. You should also fold the American flag before placing it in the fire. And as you proceed to place the American flag in the fire, show respect by saluting.
Several organizations regularly host flag-burning retirement ceremonies, some of which include the following:

The American Legion
Boy Scouts of America
Girl Scouts of the USA
The Veterans of Foreign Wars

Garage Sale
2023-06-09 09:00 - 16:00 | The American Legion, 852 American Legion Road, Sunrise Beach, MO, 65079, United States
824 American Legion Rd , Sunrise Beach
Friday June 9th from 9 am – 4 pm
Saturday June 10th from 9 am – 12 noon
Rent tables for $10 each – Proceeds go to Veterans and/or Community support
Call Betty at 573-216-2305 for more info
Outside booths available
Kitchen Open for Breakfast & Lunch

MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
2023-05-29 08:00 - 12:00 | The American Legion, 852 American Legion Road, Sunrise Beach, MO, 65079, United States
For Memorial Day we offer Breakfast from 8am to 10:30 followed by the Memorial Ceremony starting at 11am . A Bakesale Fundraiser is also available to purchase delicious home made baked goods . Come to the Legion and show Your Pride and Patriotism for our Countries fallen Hero’s

The Lockharts
2023-05-26 06:30 - 21:00 | The American Legion, 852 American Legion Road, Sunrise Beach, MO, 65079, United States
If You have not heard them yet , don’t let this chance slip by . Come in on Friday the 26th and enjoy a tasty Shrimp boil Dinner starting at 5pm and first class musical entertainment provided by the Lockhart’s from Texas .

Third annual Spring Craft Show & Car/Bike Show
2023-05-20 09:00 - 16:00 | The American Legion, 852 American Legion Road, Sunrise Beach, MO, 65079, United States
Come out and check out the handmade items of our Vendors . Perfect place to find unique presents . And while “She ” shops , “He” can check out the Car & Bike show in our parking lot.
