POST HISTORY
HISTORY OF OUR POST
The American Legion is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, founded by Congress in 1919. Its mission is to honor the service and sacrifice of veterans, advocate for their needs, and strengthen communities through programs that support youth, promote patriotism, and encourage public service.
Post 103 was officially established with a temporary charter on November 15, 1997, followed by a permanent charter on March 21, 1998. The Auxiliary and Sons of The American Legion (SAL) charters were granted on March 28, 1998, setting the foundation for a full American Legion Family presence.
From there, the Post’s journey has included:
February 3, 1999
Published its first newsletter.
February 9, 1999
Rented an 18′ x 20′ room at 329B Indianapolis Road.
April 17, 1999
Expanded to include 329A, totaling 1,360 sq ft.
June–October 1999
performance by the Country Morgan Band (June).
Gaming & Liquor Licenses (Aug)
Monrovia Festival Parade (Sept)
Flag Retirement Ceremony with Monrovia Scouts (Oct)
Hosted its Open House (Nov)
August 2000
Participated in the Old Settlers Parade for the first time.
September 15, 2001
Held its first golf outing.
January–October 2003
Broke ground with National Commander Ron Conley (Jan)
Paraded colors to the new location (Aug)
Celebrated the Grand Opening and ribbon cutting-
with State Commander Lowell Sullivan (Oct).
September 27, 2003
Conducted the first district meeting in the new facility.
July 2004
Held its first Flag Retirement Ceremony at the new post.
June 2006
Finalized purchase of land from H. Bible and began securing its future home.