Join Us as We Serve Those Who Served!
We welcome the public to enjoy our warm and welcoming club with dining, lounge and complete banquet services. We offer fun, relaxation, and the opportunity to continue your service.
Our club has gambling with pull tabs and lottery offerings along with our raffles of many forms. Be lucky and enjoy them all!
Dine with us and try the weekly specials.
We offer a full service banquet hall for rental for any occasion. Have your next anniversary party, wedding or birthday party here and let us do the preparation and and clean up.
And, see information below about the groups we have here at the Legion doing amazing work to support our veterans.
About the American Legion
The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a veterans service organization devoted to veteran and local community engagement. It is the nation’s largest veterans service organization, committed to mentoring and sponsorship of youth programs in our communities, invoking patriotism and honor, promoting a the nation’s security, and continued dedication to our fellow service members and veterans.
Dan Patch Post of the American Legion
For over 50 years, the Dan Patch Post of the American Legion served the Savage, Minnesota community, and adjacent communities, as well as veterans and service members who swore to support and defend our great nation. We continue to honor those that made the ultimate sacrifice for the sake of our freedom.
Read about the 50th Anniversary - Article by Nancy Huddleston, Editor Savage Pacer
Post Membership Meetings are the 4th Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM.
Post Officers
Post Commander: Kevin Lindow
1st Vice: Chris Zollman
2nd Vice: Bob Coughlen
Finance Officer: Steve Julkowski
Adjutant: Steve Julkowski
Chaplain: Mic Gutoske
Service Officer: Ken Schrupp
Sergeant at Arms: Jim Weber
Historian: Jim Stack
Trustee: Dave DeRee
Trustee: Bob Sparby
Past Commander: Nile Plapp
Legionnaire of the Year: Ken Schrupp
Events and Awards
2018 – Post 643 Volunteers of the year
Jim and Lori Stack
1st Vice Commander Judges at
National Oratorical Contest
1st Vice Commander, Kevin Lindow was honored to meet the National Commander Denise Rohan while judging contestants at the National Oratorical Contest
Post 643 Donated New Defibrillators to Savage Police Department and new Ice Saw for Special Olympics Polar Plunge
American Legion Auxiliary of Dan Patch Post 643
About the American Legion Auxiliary
Founded in 1919, The American Legion Auxiliary has almost 1 million members from all walks of life. 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. It is all accomplished with volunteers. While originally organized to assist The American Legion, the Auxiliary has achieved its own unique identity while working side-by-side with the veterans who belong to The American Legion. Like the Legion, the Auxiliary’s interests have broadened to encompass the entire community.
The American Legion Auxiliary 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.
Post 643 Auxiliary
Meetings are held the 4th Monday of each month at 6:00 PM.
We hold special events throughout the year:
Veterans Day Sausage Feed is on November 11th at the Post.
Christmas Cards for Vets are signed at the November by the group. These cards will be sent right after the meetings to get to them before the Holidays.
Each year Post 643 Auxilliary Hosts a special Valentine party for local kids.
- 2019 Valentines Party
- 2019 Valentines Party
The Annual Valentines Party is held the Saturday prior to Valentines Day.
- Feburary 2019 Photo by the savage Pacer
- Christmas at VA Home 2018
Auxiliary Won New Snow Blower for the Post. Distributing gifts to the VA Home at Christmas time.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HARD WORK AND ALL YOU DO.
Representative John Kline presenting The Post 643 Auxiliary a Special Congressional Recognition award for
the continuing work they do in making and giving gifts to the VA Hospital.
Member Leadership
Auxiliary President: Marlis Durose,
1st Vice President: Carol Olson
2nd Vice President: Susan Harper
Education: Carla Norling
Secretary: Susan Harper
Treasurer: Carol Sue Gutoske & Michelle Stewart
Sgt at Arms: Carla Norling
Chaplain: Elaine Kadrlik
Historian: Marlis Durose
Sunshine: Jeanette Kane
Valentine Party: Lori Stack
Become a Member!
Call Marlis Durose, Auxiliary President at 612-770-0872
or
Carol Sue Gutoske, Membership Vice President at 952-890-1959
We thank you for your interest in our post auxiliary and invite you to find out more about our projects and activities. We would like to invite you also to become a member and join in the fun and satisfying work that we do. We band together to help enable our Veterans live happy and comfortable lives.
If you have questions on any of the activities or would like to join us please contact us. We hope to see you at the Post soon and look forward to your continued interest in Dan Patch Post 643 Auxiliary!
Email us at: auxiliary@savageamericanlegion.com
The Sons of the American Legion of Dan Patch Post 643
About the Sons of the American Legion
The sons of The American Legion was created in 1932 as an organized program within The American Legion. The S.A.L. is made up of boys and men of all ages whose parents or grandparents served in the United States military and became eligible for membership in The American Legion. Together, members of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of The American Legion make up what is known as The Legion Family. All three organizations place high importance on preserving our American traditions and values, improving the quality of life for our nation’s children, caring for veterans and their families, and perhaps most importantly, teaching the
fundamentals of good citizenship.
Post 643 S. A. L.
Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of each month.
Become a Member!
Call Savage American Legion Post at 952-894-6940
or visit the Sons of the American Legion site for more information:
Officers for 2017 Shane Smith Commander
1st Vice Terry Pankratz
2nd Vice Brian Liepa
Sergeant at Arms Bob Ball