The Department of Utah American Legion Commander Gary Schwartz is pleased to announce that Tooele American Legion Post 17 is actively involved in a successful post revitalization program. The community of Tooele stands to benefit from an active viable Legion Post, said Commander Schwartz, adding an active post provides an opportunity for America's future leaders, our children, to benefit from Legion youth programs that teach Americanism. Many of these Americanism programs provide students with an opportunity to compete for scholarships and grant dollars. The Legion also provides financial support for veterans and active duty deployed personnel who have dependent children in the household. Annually Legion service officers assist veterans and their families in recovering and obtaining thousands of dollars in services and hospital care, which the veteran earned during their time of active duty in the United States Armed Forces. Revitalization activities involved dedicated district officers and a national field representative working with Post 17 in recruiting 42 new post members. Legion posts rely on an active community based membership that has a true understanding of the needs of the community. Post 17 held a social and orientation meeting on Friday, Feb. 22 at the Tooele National Guard Armory, with a total of 27 Legionnaires and their families being present. Those in attendance were provided with an opportunity to meet new and old members, as well as receive a brief overview of the Legion Family concept. A social was held and a beautiful welcome to Post 17 cake was served. The next meeting is planned for March 12, the second Wednesday of the month, at 7 p.m. at the National Guard Armory. If you missed this first meeting, feel free to contact Commander Fred Mason, District Commander at 801-942-0676, Roger Mead at 435-882-1230 or Bill Niles at 435-843-0593.