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American Legion Sykesville Memorial Post 223, 7327 Slacks Rd, Sykesville, MD 21784, USA

Legion Riders Meeting

Open to active Legion Riders members.

American Legion Sykesville Memorial Post 223, 7327 Slacks Rd, Sykesville, MD 21784, USA

Lions' Club Veterans Appreciation Dinner

Legion House Committee Meeting

Monthly meeting of the Post House Committee Members in the Lounge conference room.

American Legion Sykesville Memorial Post 223, 7327 Slacks Rd, Sykesville, MD 21784, USA

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Post 223 Legion Riders Annual Bike Show

National Devil Dog Day

NATIONAL DEVIL DOG DAY On April 27th, enjoy a treat in the name of National Devil Dog Day! The day honors the service members dubbed with the nickname and the devilish snack cake. With a layer of cream filling sandwiched between two layers of devil’s food cake, Devil......More

NATIONAL DEVIL DOG DAY On April 27th, enjoy a treat in the name of National Devil Dog Day! The day honors the service members dubbed with the nickname and the devilish snack cake. With a layer of cream filling sandwiched between two layers of devil’s food cake, Devil Dogs became a tasty single-serving treat in the mid-1920s. Drake’s first started making the cakes in 1926. During World War I, the legend goes that German soldiers took to calling U.S. Marines “devil dogs” for their tenacity. In 1918, a U.S. recruiting poster headlined with the phrase Teufel Hunden put the story into full circulation across the country. Although the German expression was rare and oddly worded, and its source blurry at best, the nickname took a firm hold. The underlying truth holds up. The U.S. Marines fought with fierce bravery in Europe as did all the troops. Sports teams adopted the name, poets wrote about the military prowess of the devil dogs, movies were made featuring the devil dogs, and the story of the name embellished or not became a part of history. They even inspired a devilish snack cake, we still enjoy today! HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalDevilDogDay National Devil Dog Day stirs up a taste for history, word origins, and snack cakes! Grab one or two and read up on the history of the Marines in World War I. Find out how they train their devil dogs today.  Use #NationalDevilDogDay to share on social media. NATIONAL DEVIL DOG DAY HISTORY Howard Leslie Sobel, the patriarch and grandfather, introduced Devil Dogs to the Sobel family. As a young boy, Sean Alexander Sobel looked forward to finding them in his grandparent’s cupboard. He would take one for him and one for his grandfather to eat together. It is now a family tradition. Sean Alexander Sobel founded National Devil Dog Day to share the history of Devil Dogs. In 2018, the Registrar at National Day Calendar proclaimed the day to be observed on April 27th, annually. https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-devil-dog-day-april-27/

National Military Brats Day

April is known as the Month of the Military Child. In that same vein, Military Brats Day is observed on April 30th. About one in 25 Americans … is a Military Brat. No one is sure of the number because the Department of Defense did not keep precise records of the child......More

April is known as the Month of the Military Child. In that same vein, Military Brats Day is observed on April 30th. About one in 25 Americans … is a Military Brat. No one is sure of the number because the Department of Defense did not keep precise records of the children of military personnel. None the less, those children make up a cultural group whose members live in all 50 states, in most American Territories and numerable foreign countries. Their careers are various, their interests are many, but they share a common culture. Once a nomadic band who struggled to stay in touch, Military Brats are leveraging Social Media to pick up and reconnect the disjointed pieces of their childhood. Unlike most children who had the same classmates K-12, Brats often attend four, six even 10-12 schools, seldom staying in the same place for more than a year or two. Many whose childhood homes were on military installations aren’t allowed to “go home again” unless they join the services themselves as adults. Through significant sites such as the Military Brats Registry, Operation Foot Locker, American Overseas Schools Historical Society and others, Brats are finding lost friends, sharing stories and experiences, and organizing around various causes and activities. HOW TO OBSERVE When considering the sacrifices of military personnel, don’t forget the sacrifices of the youngest military members, their children.  Use #NationalMilitaryBratsDay to share on social media. HISTORY Military Brats, Inc. founded National Military Brats Day in 2016 to pay tribute to the sacrifices Military Brats everywhere make. The day was approved by the Registrar at National Day Calendar® in April. Part of the National Military Brats Day initiative is a proposal that Congress set aside a day acknowledging these military children.  For more information visit www.militarybratsinc.org. https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-military-brats-day-april-30/  

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Carroll County Veterans Celebration

National Nurses Day

NATIONAL NURSES DAY National Nurses Day is observed annually on May 6. On this day, we raise awareness of all nurse contributions and commitments and acknowledge the vital role nurses play in society. This day is also the first day of National Nurses Week and is somet......More

NATIONAL NURSES DAY National Nurses Day is observed annually on May 6. On this day, we raise awareness of all nurse contributions and commitments and acknowledge the vital role nurses play in society. This day is also the first day of National Nurses Week and is sometimes known as National RN Recognition Day.  National Nurses Week begins May 6 and ends on May 12, which is the birthday of Florence Nightingale (May 12, 1820 – August 13, 1910).  Florence Nightingale was a celebrated English, social reformer, statistician, and the founder of modern nursing. She became well-known while taking care of the wounded soldiers during the Crimean War. Nightingale was dubbed “The Lady with the Lamp” because of her habit of making rounds at night. HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalNursesDay Recognize nurses everywhere. Celebrate their dedication and commitment to their patients and their profession. Tell someone about the excellent care you’ve received from a nurse. When you visit the doctor or have surgery, follow the instructions they give you, especially follow up care. Ask questions, so they know when you need more information. They can’t read your minds.  Give nurses you know a shout out and thank them for their hard work, especially during these challenging times.  Use #NationalNursesDay to share on social media. NATIONAL NURSES DAY HISTORY In 1953, Dorothy Sutherland, an employee at the United States Department of Health, sent a letter to President Eisenhower proposing a National Nurses Day. An official proclamation was not made. The following year people began celebrating National Nurses Week on their own. In 1974, President Nixon proclaimed a National Nurse Week. New Mexico nurses initiated a resolution in 1981 to have May 6th declared National Recognition Day for Nurses. The American Nurses Association (ANA) Board of Directors took up the banner and promoted the proposal. In 1982, the United States Congress designated May 6th to be National Recognition Day for Nurses and President Ronald Reagan signed the proposal. The ANA Board of Directors later expanded the celebration in 1990 to a week-long celebration (May 6-12) known as National Nurses Week.  Each year the American Nurses Association (ANA) chooses a theme to acknowledge the many services provided by nurses everywhere during National Nurses Week. Examples of past themes include: 2000- Nurses: Keeping the Care in Healthcare 2002 – Nurses Care for America 2003 – Nurses: Lifting Spirits, Touching Lives 2006 – Nurses: Strength, Commitment, Compassion 2015 – Ethical Practice. Quality Care. 2018 – Nurses: Inspire, Innovate, Influence 2019 – 4 Million Reasons to Celebrate 2020 – Nurses: A Voice to Lead https://nationaldaycalendar.com/days-2/national-nurses-day-may-6/  

National Teach Appreciation Day

NATIONAL TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY National Teacher Appreciation Day, also known as National Teacher Day, recognizes dedicated educators across the country. As part of Teacher Appreciation Week, the celebration takes place on the Tuesday of the first full week in May e......More

NATIONAL TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY National Teacher Appreciation Day, also known as National Teacher Day, recognizes dedicated educators across the country. As part of Teacher Appreciation Week, the celebration takes place on the Tuesday of the first full week in May each year. The National Education Association describes National Teacher Day “as a day for honoring teachers and recognizing the lasting contributions they make to our lives.” Teachers play a critical role in educating and shaping our children, the future leaders of our country. These kind, patient, hard-working, dedicated, and understanding professionals help mold our children and guide them in positive directions. We entrust our children with teachers, and they affect their lives daily. No matter where we are in life, a teacher influenced us. They continue to impact our lives every day, too! When we meet new employees with a wealth of skills and abilities, a teacher helped shaped them. Every new business owner, doctor, engineer, or nurse can name a teacher who inspired them. Every one of us has at least one teacher in mind who encouraged and motivated us during our education. HOW TO OBSERVE #TeacherAppreciationDay It is time to say “Thank You” to the exceptional teachers you know. Take a moment and reflect on the teachers in your life. Who influenced your life? Who is making an impact today? Let teachers past and present know you value them. Let them know how they helped shape your future. You can also show your gratitude for your teachers in other ways: Refill their supplies. Many teachers stock their classrooms with the supplies they need to effectively teach. Write a letter showing your support. Your words may encourage a teacher to continue making a difference in a child’s life. Ask them what they need the most. Sometimes just being asked is the most important part. Volunteer in your schools. Every day, schools rely on parent support for many programs to succeed. Also, visit the National Day Classroom for more ways to #CelebrateEveryDay! You can also download and print this postcard to mail to your teachers. It can be printed double-sided on a 5.5-inch x 4.25-inch cardstock or on one side and cut out. Tell them just how much their hard work means to you. Use #TeacherAppreciationDay or #NationalTeachersDay to post on social media. NATIONAL TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY HISTORY Political and educational leaders began discussions for a day to honor teachers in 1944. In 1953, Eleanor Roosevelt persuaded the 81st Congress to proclaim National Teachers’ Day. Congress declared March 7, 1980, as National Teacher Day. The National Education Association continued to observe Teacher Day on the first Tuesday in March until 1985 when the National PTA established Teacher Appreciation Week as the first full week of May. The NEA Representative Assembly then voted to make the Tuesday of that week National Teacher Day. DATES 4 May 2021 3 May 2022 2 May 2023 7 May 2024 6 May 2025 5 May 2026 4 May 2027 9 May 2028 8 May 2029 7 May 2030 https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-teacher-appreciation-day-tuesday-of-the-first-full-week-in-may/

Auxiliary Meeting

Open to active Post 223 Auxiliary members.

American Legion Sykesville Memorial Post 223, 7327 Slacks Rd, Sykesville, MD 21784, USA

S.A.L. Meeting

Open to active Post 223 Sons of the American Legion members in the Lounge conference room.

American Legion Sykesville Memorial Post 223, 7327 Slacks Rd, Sykesville, MD 21784, USA