Message From Our Post Commander, Kyle Davis

October 2026 Commander’s Message

Welcome to October. Autumn has arrived, and you can feel it not only on the calendar but in the cooler weather around the Post.

We’ve been working to offer more social events at the Post, and the response has been encouraging.

Our Monday Night Football event was a great success for an away Eagles game. While the game itself was tough to watch, everyone enjoyed the food, shuffleboard, and fellowship. Thank you to Joe Garvey for the great food, and to the veterans from Yardley Post who joined us.

Our first “Cigars Under the Stars” was a hit, so we’ve scheduled another for Friday, October 2 at 7 p.m. outside at the Post. We’ll have a larger firepit, fire-roasted hot dogs.  The event is free—bring a chair, a beverage to share if you’d like, and friends who may be interested in joining.

We have also been dealing with plumbing issues at the Post. Thank you to Skip and John McGovern for helping address the problems and cleanup. We identified an outside pipe issue involving very old, deep cast iron pipes, and we are moving quickly toward what will be a significant repair.

We are exploring a 5K fun fundraiser for the Post, tentatively planned for April 17 near Patriots’ Day. Stay tuned for more details.

Planning has also begun for this year’s Army/Navy game fundraiser. We are looking for sponsors, so please let us know if you know anyone who may be willing to support the Post.

Our Post U.S. 250^th Challenge Coins are available for $20 each. Please see me at a meeting if you would like to purchase one. They came out very nice, and proceeds benefit the Post.

Upcoming Activities

• 10-02-26, 7 p.m. – Cigars Under the Stars 2
• 10-03-26 – Yardley American Legion Post Oktoberfest fundraiser – LINK
• 10-05-26, 7 p.m. – Monday Night Football Sons fundraiser; $20 donation includes pizza and beer
• 10-06-26, 7 p.m. – Post Executive Committee Meeting
• 10-12-26, 7 p.m. – Monday Night Football Sons fundraiser; $20 donation includes pizza and beer
• 10-18-26, 7 p.m. – Monday Night Football Sons fundraiser; $20 donation includes pizza and beer
• 10-20-26 – Post General Membership Meeting: 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. meeting
• 10-21-26, 6 p.m. – Sons of The American Legion Meeting
• 10-26-26, 7 p.m. – Monday Night Football Sons fundraiser; $20 donation includes pizza and beer

As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything.

Best regards,

Kyle Davis, Commander American Legion Morell Smith Post 440 Newtown | Mobile: 267-251-3524 | Kdavis05@gmail.com

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