Hello Jesse Clipper Post Family,

-Thanks to the Post #430 Color Guard who participated in the 5/14 Memorial Service at the Merriweather Library on Jefferson Avenue. 

-An Executive Committee meeting will be held on Monday 5/19/25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Venture Forthe Bldg., 3343 Harlem Rd., Chktwga., NY 14225 (Commander elect; 1VC; 2VC; 3VC; the Adjutant and the Sgt.-At-Arms should attend this meeting).
-Elected Officers will be installed at our next meeting on Wednesday 5/21/25 at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Family and friends are welcome to attend.
-Jesse Clipper Square Clean-up is Thursday5/22/25 from 5p – 7P
-Flag Installation @ St. Matthew’s Cemetery is 
5/24/25 @ 9 A.M.; then directly on to Jesse Clipper Square.
-5/26/25 St. Matthew’s Cemetery 11-11:30 AM
for Memorial Day Service
5/31/25 9 AM Flag Retrieval St. Matthew’s Cemetery, then directly on to Jesse Clipper Square to complete flag retrieval. 
“MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK”
Dear Legionnaires,
 
On Wednesday, 15, 2025, the Jesse Clipper Post No. 430, Color Guard Unit, presented the Colors during the “A Solemn Time
of Remembrance.” Tops Mass Shooting at the Frank.  Library.
 
The Color Guard Unit outstandingly performed its duties with military precision. Congratulations! We are proud of your dedication to our Post and the veterans and their families we serve.
 
Unit members were 2nd Vice Commander Deacon Irvin Bates, Chaplain Deacon Michael Davis, Sgt-at-Arms Marvin Prophet, and Compliance Officer Donald Paulk. Other members present: 1st Vice Commander Cheryl Coleman Thomas, Adjutant Ebony Hampton, and Past Commander Rev. Eugene L. Pierce.
 
I have attached pictures taken before the program.
 
Your Comrade,
 
Rev. Past Commander Rev. Eugene Pierce
Dear Legionnaires,
 
My wife, Sharon, and I were guests at Morgan Woodson and Matthew Werder’s fabulous wedding on Sunday, April 27, 2025.
The beautiful Binksberry Hollow Estates in Wison, New York, was the wedding venue. It was exciting to witness the solemn outdoor Wedding Ceremony on a hill high above, with sixty seats reserved for family members and friends. The beautiful Morgan, Jesse Clipper Post 430, service officer, was stunning in her floral wedding dress. The reception was exceptional, with a variety of drinks and delicious food.
 
I have attached pictures taken during the evening.
 
Rev. Pierce, PC
 

Dear Legionnaires,

We, the Jesse Clipper Anglers, wanted to take a minute to tell you about our fantastic Charter Fishing Trip on September 10, 2024, that included Legionnaires Perry Civils and Bill Barber.
We chartered the fishing trip with Lake Effect Charters, Barcelona Harbor, Westfield, New York. Barcelona Harbor is located 18 miles East of Dunkirk. It has some of the deepest water in Lake Erie. Our mission was to fish for Walleye. We were allowed to catch five fish per person. After three hours, we reached our limits, and four fish escaped.
Attached are photos taken during our trip. Note: The fish display sign has ten hooks. So, only ten fish were shown, but we caught fifteen. (smile)

In Unity

Rev. Pierce, PC

Dear Legionnaires,
On Saturday, August 17, 2024, Grave Registration Officer
Cheryl Coleman-Thomas, City Comptroller/ 3rd Vice Commander
Barbara Miller Williams, and I participated in the Hispanic Parade

Attached are some of the pictures taken,

In Unity,

Rev. Pierce, PC

Dear Legionnaires,

Black History Month has been filled with non-stop activities. On Friday, February 23, 2024, I was honored to be the guest speaker for the Venture Forthe Day Care Program for the third year. This program is provided by the Venture Forthe Corporation, owned by Legionnaire John Dziewit and his wife, Jean.

I spoke of WWII T/Sgt E5 Paul Wood’s heroic actions during the war, devotion to God, and his family.

Attached are pictures taken after the program.

In Unity,

Rev. Eugene Pierce, PC

Legionnaire John Dziewit, Program Manager Bonnie Porter, and I, with the hand
-painted picture presented to me.
Legionnaire John Dziewit and I are holding a picture honoring WWII T/Sgt E5 Paul Woods

Tuskegee Airmen and Heroes and Sheroes

Picnic Pictures