Post 304: Your Own American Legion BY EDWARD GADRIX
“Serving those who served” is Rosemary Csercsics Davidson said. “Our the motto of the Ron Asby North purpose is to assist our post’s events and Cobb American Legion Post 304. activities. We invite all who are eligible The post is part of the American to join us.” Legion, a U.S. veterans association, The post’s second unit is Sons of headquartered in Indianapolis. The the American Legion Squadron 304 102-year-old national organization (SAL). SAL consists of members recognizes and benefits former whose fathers and/or grandfathers military members and their families. served in the military, who were either The same goes for Post 304, and American Legion members themselves, its service to the Acworth and or who would have been eligible to Kennesaw areas. join. SAL members do not have to be Every day, locals pass by the military veterans themselves. Members distinctive red, white and blue have full access to the post’s activities. Post 304’s first female commander, Naomie Munevar, flanked building on South Main Street in Additionally, they take on Post 304 by Vice Commander Chuck Guta (left) and Eddie Gadrix. Acworth, but they might not know projects that support the overall mission. much about what Post 304 has to For bike riders, the final unit is the offer its 500-plus members, and the community beyond its walls. American Legion Riders (ALR), who support local veterans Led by Cmdr. Naomie Munevar, Post 304’s first female to through fundraising events and rides, and provide escort services hold the rank, the organization actively engages the community. for burials and funerals. Munevar served in the U.S. Army, and she now serves Post 304, So, Post 304 is not strictly a private or public club. It is her civilian job and her family. accessible, and the public is encouraged to join those functions “We welcome the public to many of our functions, such as steak and activities, as allowed. It belongs to our community. Stop by the night every Wednesday, karaoke every Saturday night, our annual post, and get to know some of the welcoming folks there. golf tourney in the spring, various casino nights, the Kentucky For more information, contact Vice Commander of Events and Derby party in May, and other events,” Munevar said. For more Activities Chuck Guta at cgeagle6@bellsoth.net. information, visit https://post304.org/calendar-2. Post 304 has three units within its organization; the first is Auxiliary Unit 304, consisting of members who are spouses of Eddie Gadrix phased out his law practice several years ago and dedicated his time to Georgia’s film industry. He is a veterans, or descendants of veterans, such as their parents or screenwriter whose Screen Actors Guild movie, “Here Comes grandparents. They participate in the post’s activities, as well. the Sun,” is being released this spring. “They find a home for fellowship and service,” Auxiliary President
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