Frank C. Godfrey American Legion Post 12

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.

The American Legion is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization with great political influence perpetuated by its grass-roots involvements in the legislation process. Legionnaires' sense of obligation to their community, state and nation drives an honest advocacy for veterans in Washington. The Legion stands not behind politics, but the issues and people that institute progress by focusing on veterans rights and quality of life.

Members of the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion and Legion Riders comprise the Legion family which has a combined membership of nearly 4.2 million members.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 12 ('24-'25)

President: Gladys DiDia
Senior Vice: Leslie McCabe
Junior Vice: Luanne Ryan
Secretary: Shannon Freitag
Treasurer: Bonnie Caporale
Historian: All members
Chaplain: Gigi Koleszar
Sgt-At-Arms: Dana Sulla
Assistant Sgt-At-Arms: Claudia Parra

Founded in 1919, the American Legion Auxiliary has almost 1 million members from all walks of life and is the world's largest women's patriotic service organization. Through its nearly 10,500 units located in every state and some foreign countries, the Auxiliary embodies the spirit of America that has prevailed through war and peace. Along with the American Legion, it solidly stands behind America and her ideals.

The Auxiliary administers hundreds of volunteer programs, gives tens of thousands of hours to its communities and to veterans, and raises millions of dollars to support its own programs, as well as other worthwhile charities familiar to Americans.

Annual Dues: $25 (as of July 2022)

Sons of the American Legion Squadron 12 ('24-'25)

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: Steve Ruttkamp

Founded in 1932, Sons of the American Legion (SAL) exists to honor the service and sacrifice of Legionnaires.

SAL members include males of all ages whose parents or grandparents served in the US military and were eligible for American Legion membership. Although SAL has its own membership, the organization is not a separate entity. Rather, SAL is a program of the American Legion.

Anual Dues: $20 (as of July 2022)

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.

The main hall can accommodate 225 people with the dance floor and 250 people without it. It can also be transformed for a corporate event, dance, or seated affair. The second hall is available for more intimate events and can accommodate up to 80 people. Each hall has its own kitchen that the renter will have limited access to. Tables and chairs will be provided; decorations must be compliant with the rules set forth by the American Legion.

Located across from Norwalk High School, the American Legion is in close proximity to Interstate 95 and the Merritt Parkway.

For information or to make an appointment to view the facilities, please get in touch with us at 203-286-6001 or Legion12Events@gmail.com to schedule an appointment.