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American Legion Post 647 sponsors a Local Oratorical Contest. Learn more about the local and national contests available.
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March 8, 2025
Oratorical Contest - Area 2 Level in Palo Alto
Several members of Post 647 drove to Palo Alto to show their support for Sylvie as she competed at the Area 2 level in Palo Alto. This was the third level and Sylvie once again placed first in the U.S. Constitution Oratorical competition. Please join us in a warm congratulations and wish her luck as she progresses to the State level competition.
February 8, 2025
Oratorical Contest - District Level in Livermore
The first place winner was Sylvie Karlstrand who was sponsored by Post 647. Her speech, "The Beauty and the Burden" focuses on the First Amendment and digital citizenship; what responsibilities we have using social media.
January 8, 2025
Oratorical Contest - Local Level at Alameda Legion Post 647
Post 467 held their annual oratorical contest. The first place winner was Sylvie Karlstrand. Her speech, "The Beauty and the Burden" focuses on the First Amendment and digital citizenship; what responsibilities we have using social media.
September 18, 2024
Post 647 received a plaque, certificate and streamer for achieving 100% Membership at the monthly District Meeting
September 2024
Post 647 Makes Donation to the Alameda High School Music Program
Greg Owens and Joe LoParo from Post 647, donated 11 musical instrument cases to the music program at Alameda High School. It was expressed that they are always in need of instrument cases as they are often the first to reach the end of serviceability before the instrument.
July 4, 2024
Alameda Fourth of July Parade - Album
November 11, 2020
Veterans Day Celebration with Alameda High School Band
