Announcements and Upcoming Events
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2026 Veteran of the Month Flag Raising Ceremony schedule
All events in the list take place at 11:00 a.m. The schedule for our flag raising ceremony for 2026: April… Read More
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2026 Collectible Card Show schedule
The time for all dates is 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Enter through the front door. Vendor tables can be… Read More
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2026 American Red Cross Blood Drive Schedule
To schedule an appointment, go to https://RedCrossBlood.organd enter ALNOR in the search box for the event code SCHEDULE (11:00 a.m.… Read More
About
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 veteran 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 service members and veterans.
Post 12
(’25-’26)
Commander: Rich Olson
Adjutant: Beverly Follis
Senior Vice Commander: Jeff DeWitt
Junior Vice Commander: Chuck Kriewald
Finance Officer: Vacant
Service Officer: Chuck Kriewald
Chaplain: Charlie Williams
Historian: Jeff DeWitt
Sgt-At-Arms: Tony Alves
Assistant Sgt-At-Arms: John Murphy
Chairman, Board of Trustees: Tony Alves
Chairman, House Committee: Fred Belinsky
National Legislative Council: Leo Motyka
Annual Dues: $50
Auxiliary Unit 12 (’25-’26)
President: Gladys DiDia
Senior Vice: Patricia Rubino
Junior Vice: Luanne Ryan
Secretary: Shannon Freitag
Treasurer: Margery Caporale
Historian: Carol Pappolla
Chaplain: Lorraine Duncan
Sgt-At-Arms: Dana Sulla
Assistant Sgt-At-Arms: Claudia Parra
Annual Dues: $25
SAL Squadron 12 (’25-’26)
Commander: John Motyka
Senior Vice Commander: John “JP” Licari
Junior Vice Commander: Mark Lambert
Finance Officer/Adjutant: Fred Belinsky
Chaplain: John DiDia
Historian: John Philipcik
Sergeant at Arms: Joe Sulla
2nd Sergeant at Arms: Vacant
Annual Dues: $20
Veteran of the month/Flag raising ceremony
The Veteran of the Month and Flag Raising Ceremony program honors a deceased veteran the first Sunday of the month at American Legion Post 12, 60 County St. Norwalk at 11:00 a.m.
Hall Rentals
Frank C. Godfrey American Legion Post 12 is the perfect place to hold an upcoming meeting, party, reunion, shower, or reception! Two banquet facilities are available for rental to the public for private events.
Membership
The American Legion’s success depends entirely on active membership, participation, and volunteerism. The organization belongs to the people it serves and the communities in which it thrives.
Member Benefits
- Free monthly magazine
- Member discounts
- VA benefit assistance
- A voice in our nation’s capital
Frank C Godfrey American Legion Post 12 