New to the Web: Post 434 Jobs 4 Vets

We would like to welcome, Post 434 Member and Human Resources Manager, Ed Kaatz who has just launched the new Post 434 Website Blog for helping fellow veterans with information regarding jobs, transition assistance, and other "best practices".  The vision of this site is a local portal for many of our post "professionals" to reach out and help others while learning of the current trends and skills needed to gain the best job possible!  We hope the site brings some new information to support our folks looking for jobs!  Find the "Jobs 4 Vets" icon at the right or Click Here!

January 2012 Legion Lite Available Online

Soon, in the upcoming months, our Legion Lite will upgrade a little and also only be available electronically to those who have taken the time to sign up for the email distribution.  Please consider signing up via the link at the right of this page!

January 2012 (http://www.box.com/s/fr698jx0x5x3vv30y47f)

Special Courtesy Copy of December Legion Lite

Happy Holidays, Post 434 Family! Here is a courtesy link to the December Legion Lite. Please consider signing up for the email distribution via the block on the right hand side of the page. We do not send you spam nor a lot of emails with information you don't want. What we do is send you the monthly newsletter and occasion information that may be relevant to you (only when you need it). We DO NOT share your email address with anyone! Thanks for your continued support! Here's the courtesy link:

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/December-Legion-Lite-Newsletter--Online-Edition.html?soid=1104412315249&aid=-6g1FjWjuFU

We Now Accept Donations Via PayPal!

Announcing that YOUR Post, Chula Vista Post 434 Now accepts donations online! Yes, you can support our causes year around via the safety of the world's safest, most convenient form of online donation capabilities! Whether it is the helping us feed 250 soldier, sailors, airmen and marines in recovery at Balboa Hospital at one of our many Wounded Warrior events; OR helping us support High School Seniors at each of our Chula Vista High Schools with scholarships, Boys & Girls State government learning camp; OR supporting one of our many Veterans causes; OR helping us in our outreach efforts supporting children in need, sports, city and community endeavors, etc. etc. The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest veterans service organization, committed to mentoring and sponsorship of youth programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans. Anyone that knows Chula Vista Post 434 knows that every penny we receive from our membership dues, to our many meals served, to our activities, to our donations and more all help sustain our ability to live up to the American Legion's Four Pillars of Service: Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation, National Security, Americanism and Children & Youth. Thank you for helping us do just that!

Happy Independence Day!

May your July 4th celebrations bring you great joy and reflection of the freedoms we hold dear in this great country and the men and women who paid the ultimate price to sustain those freedoms. May we all continue to enjoy life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness! Happy Independence Day from the Chula Vista Post 434 Family!

THANK YOU, POST 434 FAMILY!

Because of YOU and YOUR dedication and support of our American Legion Post 434 Family, we received some new accolades this year to let us know that we are on the right course and making an impact to help our community here in Chula Vista, CA. As the Fourth Largest of 493 Proud California American Legion Posts, YOUR Chula Vista Post 434 Family was recognized as Top Department of California Award recipients in the following categories for 2010/2011:

First Place Community Service Program among California Legion Posts (Commissioner's Award)

First Place Children and Youth Program among California Legion Posts (Commissioner's Award)

Runner-Up in Americanism Program among California Legion Posts (over 1000 members)

Honorable Mention for Chaplain William "Bill" Trayer for Services as a Post Chaplain (this was awarded to only 7 Chaplains out of 493 in California)

These awards were earned by efforts of the entire Post 434 Family of members including American Legion Post 434, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 434 and Sons of the American Legion Squadron 434. Thank You Post 434 Family for your continued support!