Oct to December 2026 Trumpeteer
October - November - December 2026
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Hello, members of Earl C. Hill American Legion Post 550.
Service does not end when the uniform comes off. Our commitment to veterans continues throughout their lives, especially when a fellow veteran is facing illness, injury, recovery or an extended stay in a veteran’s hospital.
Veterans receiving hospital care may be separated from family, friends and the communities they once served. A visit, phone call, card, care package or simple conversation can remind them that they remain part of a larger military family. These gestures may seem small, but they carry an important message: You are remembered, your service matters, and your fellow veterans still stand beside you.
Supporting hospitalized veterans is also an opportunity for our post and community to demonstrate the values of fellowship and service at the heart of The American Legion. Members can help by participating in hospital visits, donating approved comfort items, supporting veteran programs, or simply taking the time to check on someone who may be going through a difficult period.
We also encourage our community to join us. You do not have to be a veteran to make a difference. Families, local organizations, schools and businesses can all help show appreciation for the men and women who answered our nation’s call.
At Earl C. Hill American Legion Post 550, we believe veterans should never feel forgotten. Whether they served decades ago or recently returned home, every veteran deserves dignity, companionship, and support.
Our veterans stood together while serving our country. Now it is our responsibility to continue standing together for them.
No veteran should face a difficult journey alone. Together, we can make sure they know their American Legion Family remembers them and remains by their side.
Shaun Eineke
Past American Legion Post 550 2nd Vice Commander Chris Schmid (past VFW 1296 commander) and his veteran buddy Sam, along with Clarence, Oscar, Steve and others returned in mid-September to paint the Huey helicopter in front of the post.
Students of the Post 550 Gun Safety Program practice crossing a fence with a firearm in August.
Post 550 Annual Calendar
July 3, 5-10:30 p.m.: Summer Fete at Normandale Lake Park (see the Bloomington Veterans Honor Guard lead off the festivities; Post 550 is one of the sponsors of Summer Fete)
July 10 & 11, 9 a.m.-dusk: American Legion Baseball at Haddox Field (Gopher Classic Tournament), 9 a.m.-dusk
Aug. 29, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Summer Picnic at Bloomington’s Veterans Club, with Band Blitz, dunk tank and more
Sept. 30, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.: Minnesota Veteran Suicide Prevention Summit at Bloomington’s Veterans Club, with healthcare professionals, policymakers and other resources
Oct. 26, 5-7 p.m.: Early Bird Membership Dinner at Bloomington’s Veterans Club
November: Clothing drive at post, with donations given to nonprofit Every Third Saturday
Nov. 11, 11 a.m.: Veterans Day observance at Bloomington’s Veterans Club
Dec. 19, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Children’s Christmas Party at Bloomington’s Veterans Club, with Kennedy Show Choir singing noon-1 p.m.
May 31, 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.: Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony, South Lyndale Avenue then Bloomington Cemetery
May 31, 11:30 a.m.: Memorial Day observance at Dawn Valley Cemetery
May 31, 12:30 p.m.: Memorial Day flag ceremony at Bloomington’s Veterans Club
Every Thursday, around 3:30 p.m. during warm months: Huey Exhaust, cigar smoking and camaraderie on the patio
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