American Legion Ed Brauner Post 307

Remembering Jimmy Pilet

bbanchs@local1776.org (Ben Banchs) — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 17:28:01 GMT

James A. Pilet III

August 22, 1944 - November 13, 2024

Legionnaire Jimmy Pilet

As a tribute, we are honoring a true “CHAMPION” AND “LEADER” of American Legion Ed Brauner Post 307. Jimmy supported and served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1965 to 1968. He completed his service in 1968 and received an Honorable Discharge. Jimmy was an amazing leader and supported Post 307 for over 13 years. He served as Post Commander from 2015 through 2017. He continued to support the Post as Adjutant-Administrative Officer and Historian. Jimmy kept the operations of the Post running for over 8 years. In addition to these duties, Jimmy was responsible for our monthly newsletter. Our newsletter was recognized by the Departmental Louisiana American Legion and received awards for the outstanding publication. In his spare time, he also served as our Post photographer and maintained our Post Facebook page. This is just a few contributions this amazing man had made to Post 307. We salute you, Jimmy Pilet. You will be sorely missed by your many friends and remembered as a dedicated, Legionnaire to Ed Brauner Post 307.

To our dear friend and US Marine, we say “SEMPER FI”

Scout Week at the WWII Museum

bbanchs@local1776.org (Ben Banchs) — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 16:18:06 GMT

Scout Week at the WWII Museum

Sponsored by Ed Brauner American Legion Post 307

Location: The National WWII Museum
945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130

All levels of scouts, along with their families, are invited to The National WWII Museum’s annual Scout Week!

This program allows scouts to tour our immersive exhibits, explore the history and lessons of World War II, and participate in activities around the Museum. Uniformed scouts will enjoy free admission and reduced cost for family members all week!

Included in admission is a free National WWII Museum fun patch available for each scout and troop leader!

Scouts and their families are also welcome to attend Family Night at Expressions of America on Saturday, January 18 .

The Museum will also be hosting two in-person badge workshops during Scout Week. While these workshops are designed to meet the needs of particular scout badges, any scout is welcome to attend the workshops with a supervising family member or troop leader. The number of participants for each workshop will be limited and advance registration is required, so reserve your spot now!

Saturday, January 25: Storytelling with Photography
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the Education Classroom, Louisiana Memorial Pavilion, 3rd Floor

How can a photo tell a story? In this workshop, scouts will learn to snap the perfect shot by exploring how to capture compelling images and create engaging narratives with their work. Scouts will also learn about the role of social media and the power of digital storytelling while taking inspiration from Humans of the Holocaust , a photography display on view through January 2025 for the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. With a focus on hope and remembrance, Humans of the Holocaust uses modern photography to share the human stories of Holocaust survivors. Through this workshop, participants will meet some of the requirements of the Cadette Digital Leadership Badge (Girl Scouts) and the Photography Badge (Boy Scouts).This workshop is recommended for scouts ages 12 and up.

Saturday, February 1: Double Victory: African American Experiences in World War II
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Education Classroom, Louisiana Memorial Pavilion, 3rd Floor

During World War II, millions of African American servicemembers and Home Front workers played critical roles in securing Allied victory, while still facing discrimination at home. Scouts will learn about the adversity African Americans in the war effort overcame while taking inspiration from the courage and leadership of the men and women who served with the Tuskegee Airmen and the 6888th Postal Battalion. During the workshop, scouts will explore the Museum’s latest special exhibit, Fighting for the Right to Fight , with staff and curators. Through this workshop, participants will meet some of the requirements of the Finding Common Ground Badge (Girl Scouts) and the Citizenship in Society Badge (Boy Scouts). This workshop is recommended for scouts ages 11 and up.

For more information :

Shelita G. Bourgeois, M.S., CFRE
Director of Development, Planned Giving

The National WWII Museum

945 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
shelita.bourgeois@nationalww2museum.org

(504) 528 - 1944, Ext. 247

May 2024

bbanchs@local1776.org (Ben Banchs) — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 21:22:28 GMT

Deadline for DD214's is December 31st

I want to thank all those who stepped up to assume the Leadership Positions of our Post. We still need more participation in our committees, especially Standing Committees like Financial, Entertainment, etc. Please contact the Committee Chairmen or myself if you have an interest in a specific committee or in assisting in a specific activity which the Post performs, or that you think that the Post should perform.

We are getting close to the 100% DD-214/Proof of Service required for our type of Veterans organization. Our goal is December 31, 2024, when we will no longer retain members who have not submitted the required documentation.

Thanks,

Eric Houin, Post Commander

April 2024

bbanchs@local1776.org (Ben Banchs) — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 21:20:19 GMT

Over 150 Members Attend Crawfish Boil

We’ve had another successful Post Event for our Membership and Guests. Over 150 Members and guests RSVPed for the Crawfish Boil on Saturday April 6th and all that attended it had a great time.

Our April 22nd General Membership Meeting is our meeting where we nominate personnel who are interested in serving the Post in elected positions. I encourage all individuals who have an interest in helping with Post Leadership as an Officer or Committee Chairman to run for a position. We can use your help in our Post and Community activities and remember that this helps our fellow Veterans and our community.

See you at the meeting on April 22nd!

Thanks,

Eric Houin, Post Commander

March 2024

bbanchs@local1776.org (Ben Banchs) — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 21:16:34 GMT

Annual Fish Fry a Great Success

On Saturday April 6th we will have the Post 307 favorite, best attended Event: The Annual Post 307 Crawfish Boil. I hope that all who plan to attend have turned in their RSVP’s as you will not be allowed to enter if you haven’t!

We had a great turnout for support of our annual Fish Fry in support of St Michael Special School Fund Raiser at Annunciation Square on March 14th. We provided a Donation to St Michael School that was sincerely appreciated. Thanks to all of you in the Post for your support of these Community activities and institutions.

The next BIG event that we’ll have is our Nominations for our Post Leadership elections. Most of our Leadership positions have Chairman ships of Committees that perform the work of our Post (Entertainment, Boys State, Scholarship and Awards, Finance, etc.). We need your support on all the committees so we can continue our work both as a Veterans Organization and in doing the work required for our community support.

Thanks,

Eric Houin, Post Commander