AL Post 2001 Presents Hockey Sponsorship Award

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In an ongoing effort to support our youth with sports programs, on October 29, 2020, American Legion Post 2001 presented a sponsorship check to the Ashburn Xtreme Hockey Club. Hockey Director Troy MacCormick and Sponsorship Coordinator Shannon Lauterstein accepted the award (see photo).

The Xtreme was formed during the spring of 2002 with the intent of putting forth a hockey experience that concentrates on skill development. Some principles of the Xtreme include pursuing a greater practice-to-game ratio, forming a sense of “community” within the club and helping its participants become better hockey players and better people.

Xtreme teams are members of the Capital Beltway Hockey League and compete in USA Hockey’s Tier II classification. All practices and home games are played at the Ashburn Ice House . The Xtreme’s CBHL schedules, in addition to strong Tier I-oriented non-league schedules, form a competitive environment in which to test its participants.

Stars For Our Veterans

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Reposted from The Scouter Digest and written by Tanesha Siggers

Post 2001 has partnered with the national Stars for Our Troops organization to send stars from retired American flags to veterans as a remembrance for their service. Cub Scout Pack 1500, which is sponsored by Post 2001, volunteered to help with the project.

Each Cub Scout was given one of the flags that have been sent to the Post for retirement. The Cubs and their families assembled in the Brambleton Middle School to cut the stars from the flags. By the end of the evening 3000 presentation packets were prepared.

One grandfather, who helped cut out the stars, was presented one of the packets by his grandson in remembrance for his service on the USS Coral Sea off the coast of Vietnam. We are so proud to honor those who have risked their lives for our safety and show our appreciation through this gesture.

 

If you or a loved one are interested in joining American Legion Post 2001, then please email adjutant@ashburnlegion.org.