American Legion Post 201, Alpharetta GA

Christmas Day - Post Closed
2024-12-25 | GA
Merry Christmas to ALL! American Legion Post 201 will be CLOSED.

Annual Oratorical Contest at Post 201
2025-01-11 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | American Legion Post 201 Ballroom, 201 Wills Road, Alpharetta, GA, 30009, United States
Annual Oratorical Contest at Post 201 is Set for Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10 a.m. at American Legion Post 201. Members of the Post 201 Family and the General Public are invited to attend the competition.
The January 11 contest is the first of four levels of competition leading to the American Legion’s national competition at Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, Mich. on May 16 – 18. The top three winners in the Post’s competition will receive scholarship funds of: First Place – $1,000; Second Place – $750; and Third Place – $500.
Additional scholarship money may be earned at each succeeding level of competition with the winner at the national level earning more than $25,000.
Post Oratorical Contest Chair David Cunnold said five contestants are currently registered to compete on January 11. Although he said the contestants names cannot be announced prior to the day of the competition, they include an 18-year-old senior from Chattahoochee High School; two 17-year-old juniors from Innovation Academy; an 18-year-old junior from Forsyth Central High School; and a 17-year-old junior from Milton High School.
Each contestant will give two speeches during competition. One is prepared in advance and will be on some aspect of the U.S. Constitution, with emphasis on the duties and obligations of citizens to the government. The prepared speeches will be eight-to-ten minutes long. The second speech for each contestant will be a three-to-five minute assigned topic presentation based on one of the following amendments:
Amendment I – Provides Fundamental Freedoms.
Amendment VII – Protects the right to a jury trial.
Amendment XVIII – Prohibits production, sale, and transportation of alcohol.
Amendment XXVI – Establishes a minimum age of 18 to vote.
Students interested in participating in the oratorical contest must registered prior to Monday, Jan. 6. Contestants must be an active high school student in grades 9 to 12, must be an American citizen or lawful permanent resident, and must be under age 20 on May 16, 2025.
For more information on the contest, or to register, contact Post 201 Oratorical Chair David Cunnold via email at yjdave99@gmail.com or call 770-853-5130.

Honor the Veterans Dinner
2025-01-24 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | American Legion Post 201 Ballroom, 201 Wills Road, Alpharetta, GA, 30009, United States
Honor the Veterans Dinner sponsored by The Roswell Rotary Club is set for 6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 24
The Roswell Rotary Club will sponsor a “Honor the Veterans Dinner” at the Post on Friday, Jan. 24 starting a 6 p.m. There is no charge for the dinner but space is limited to a total of 130 Post 201 Legion members and guests (one guest per Legion member). You must have a ticket to be admitted. One ticket equals one person; so Post Legion members who want to bring a guest will need request two tickets.
Tickets will be distributed, first come, first serve on the following days in the Clubroom by Post Commander Bob Byrd:
Wednesday, Jan. 8 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 11 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 18 from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 21 at the general membership meeting.
Legion members must pick up their tickets in person. Also, to participate in the dinner you must be a Post 201 Legion member with a 2025 membership card, or a paid up for life card.
A wait list will be created if all 130 tickets are distributed. If you take a ticket and then decide not to use it, please let the Commander know you will not be attending. That way the Roswell Rotary Club can serve another veteran

Groundhog Day Chili Cookoff
2025-02-02 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | American Legion Post 201 Club Room, 201 Wills Road, Alpharetta, GA, 30009, United States
Groundhog Day Chili Cookoff for Legion Family Members Only (Legionnaires, SAL and Auxiliary plus guests) will be on Sunday, Feb. 2, 4 p.m. in the American Legion Post 201 Bar/Clubroom . All chili dishes must be in place and ready to be served at 4 p.m. Current plans assume a winner will be declared in the 5 p.m. time frame. The prize for winning – – – ‘bragging rights’ until the next next chili cook-off.

Four Chaplains Day Remembrance
2025-02-03 14:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | American Legion Post 201 Club Room, 201 Wills Road, Alpharetta, GA, 30009, United States
Four Chaplains Day Remembrance to be recognized on Monday, Feb. 3. at Post 201, with reduction of pricing by $1 on all wines served at the Clubroom Bar.
BACKGROUND HISTORY: Feb. 3 is the anniversary of the 1943 sinking of the United States Army Transport Dorchester in the waters of Greenland, and the selfless acts of Lt. George L. Fox, a Methodist minister from Pennsylvania; Lt. Alexander D. Goode, a Reform rabbi
from New York; Lt. John P. Washington, a Roman Catholic priest from New Jersey; and Lt. Clark V. Poling, a Reformed Church in America minister from Ohio. They gave up their lives for soldiers during as the Dorchester sank. For more information click here

General Membership Meeting
2025-02-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-21 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | American Legion Post 201 Ballroom, 201 Wills Road, Alpharetta, GA, 30009, United States
General Membership Meeting – Open to current American Legion Post 201 members and invited guests. The Legion’s General Membership meeting is held on the 3rd Tuesday every month. Dinner will be served starting in the 6 p.m. time frame.

Bingo at Post 201
2025-02-23 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-09 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-23 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-27 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-11 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-08 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-13 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | American Legion Post 201 Ballroom, 201 Wills Road, Alpharetta, GA, 30009, United States
Bingo at Post 201 – Bingo is Back – The Auxiliary Unit 201 has scheduled “Bingo Afternoons at the Post”. Bingo play will start at 2 p.m. There will be a $1,000 Jackpot!

Community Children's Easter Egg Hunt
2025-03-29 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | American Legion Post 201 Front Lawn, 201 Wills Road, ALPHARETTA, GA, 30009, United States
Community Children’s Easter Egg Hunt is held again on Saturday, Mar. 29, 11 a.m. on the American Legion Post 201 grounds. Open to the Public. For children 12-years-old and under. Egg ‘hunting areas’ will be set aside for each of the following age groups: 0-2; 3-4; 5-6; 7-8, 9-10, 11-12.
Each age group will have the opportunity to find two Golden Egg prizes in their hunt areas. Volunteers are needed to assist with the event. Contact Ellen Terrell-Youngblood, 678-462-9003, eftot57@gmail.com for details

Order of the Purple Heart
2025-04-01 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | American Legion Post 201 Ballroom, 201 Wills Road, Alpharetta, GA, 30009, United States
Order of the Purple Heart. Meets 1st Tuesday of every month. American Legion Post 201 is the home of the north Georgia Chapter 576. It is of the USAF Captain Hilliard A. Wilbanks chapter of a Congressionally Chartered group of Combat Wounded Veterans. We recognize recipients of the Purple Heart on our Walk of Memories here at Post 201.

Executive Committee Meeting
2025-05-13 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-08-12 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-09-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-10-14 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | American Legion Post 201 Club Room, 201 Wills Road, Alpharetta, GA, 30009, United States
Executive Committee Meeting for American Legion Post 201 will be held.

Armed Forces Day
2025-05-17 | GA
Armed Forces Day – America pays homage to service members in all six branches of the U.S military on National Armed Forces Day. Armed Forces Day was established in 1949 and falls on the third Saturday in May.
Every drink of any variety sold at the at the Clubroom/Bar and purchased by a veteran for his or her consumption (or active duty member) on this day will be reduced by $1 off the regular price. Veterans need to be prepared to verify they are veterans (if asked by the bartender) and the same procedure will be in place for members of the Armed Forces on active duty. A military ID card will be acceptable for those on active duty.

SAL Steak Dinner
2025-05-17 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | American Legion Post 201 Club Room, 201 Wills Road, Alpharetta, GA, 30009, United States
SAL Steak Dinner Saturday, May 17, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Sons of American Legion (SAL) will be cooking and selling dinners to members of the Post 201 Family and dancers. The menu includes: Porterhouse T-Bone dinner – $25 per meal; regular T-Bone dinner – $20 per meal; and chicken and pork chop dinners – $15 each. A sign-up sheet to order your meal will be posted in the Clubroom two weeks prior to the event.

9-Ball Pool Tournament
2025-05-18 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-17 14:00 - 17:00 UTC | American Legion Post 201 Club Room, 201 Wills Road, Alpharetta, GA, 30009, United States
9-Ball Pool Tournament held on the 3rd Sunday each month in the Clubroom/Bar.

Game Nite in the Clubroom
2025-07-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | GA
Come play. Various board games and card games will be set up. This is a no-cost, no-water, fun way to spend an evening at the Post

Post 201 Labor Day Celebration
2025-09-01 13:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | American Legion Post 201 Club Room, 201 Wills Road, Alpharetta, GA, 30009, United States
Post 201 members, family, and guests are invited to the Labor Day Celebration. This year the celebration is focused on the members and family. Bob Byrd has purchased a 100-lb whole hog which will be barbecued by Ralph Files and his cooking team. Club room opens at 1:00 p.m. Food will be available from 3:00 p.m. Members and family are asked to bring a dish to share and a signup is available in the Clubroom. Special drinks have been identified by DiAna Casale, Bar Manager, The Rum Mule, Bourbon Spritz, and Vodka Lemonade using well brand liquor is available for $3. Food is free and if you bring a guest, please have them sign our Guest Book!

Troop 51Paint Recycling Fundraiser
2025-09-27 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | American Legion Post 201 Club Room, 201 Wills Road, Alpharetta, GA, 30009, United States
Help support Boy Scout Troop 51 by bringing your leftover cans of latex and oil-based paints to be properly disposed f or re-used.
