James Island Post 147- Phone- (843) 795-3415

Welcome to the Ralph H. Johnson
American Legion Post 147- 968 Folly Road- James Island, SC 29412- 2213
Steve Driscoll- Commander
Paul Harrington- Adjutant
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Your Legion dues are $55.00 Payable to Post 147
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American Legion Post 147
Steve Driscoll- Commander
Ted Sikorski- Commander Elect

American Legion Post 147 New Commander and Officers

Please give a warm welcome to those voted into the E-Board tonight at Post 147’s Election of Officers. This is not official until it’s sent to the state level. Thank you to the outgoing officers & to everyone who has given time & dedication to service. 🇺🇸

Commander Elect: Ted Sikorski
1st Vice Commander: Elizabeth Baker
2nd Vice Commander: Matt Davis
3rd Vice Commander: Sara Wise
Adjutant: Paul Harrington
Finance Officer: Mark Webster
Judge Advocate: Joe Lysaght
Chaplain: TBD (not filled)
Service Officer: Todd Barber
Historian:
Sgts-at-Arms: Nard Ladson & William Summersell
Members-at-Large: Scott Meadows, Frankie Bratkovics, Jerry Smeltzer & Jack Stroman

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American Legion Riders breakfast Crew! Thank You American Legion Riders!

Commander Elect Ted Sikorski Checking Out a WW2 Jeep having Fun- Thanks Dougie

Breakfast Crew Thank You!
Post 147 Auxiliary!
Great Breakfast!
Excellent Omelette!
Super Hash!

Lynda Murray, Sheila Nanrique, Pam Glover, Debbie Caddell, Christine Lewis, Marilyn Leury, Lewrs Copelin

SAL AUX LEGION RIDERS Youth Anglers Fishing Tournament

Dale and Lynda have gone out and acquired tons of prizes for the youth anglers fishing tournament on Wadmalaw June 14th.
SAL Auxiliary, and Riders 8am Bears Bluff Hatchery.

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Joe Lysaght National Vice Commander of the American Legion
Thank you for all you do!

Joseph "Joe" Lysaght was elected as a National Vice Commander of The American Legion
during the 105th National Convention in New Orleans on Aug. 29, 2024.
Lysaght has been a Paid Up For Life member of the Ralph H. Johnson American Legion Post 147 in James Island, S.C., since 1998.
He has served in many post and department positions that include district commander (2014-15) and department of South Carolina commander (2015-16). He has served on the South Carolina Department Executive Committee for 11 years.
At the national level he has served on the Legislative Council (2018-2022), Security Council (2018-2019),
Security Commission (2019-2020), alternate National Executive Committeeman (2022-2024),
NEC liaison to the Legislative Commission (2022-2024) and NEC liaison to the Americanism Commission (2023-2024).
Joe served in the U.S. Air Force from 1964-1968, which included a tour of duty in Vietnam in 1965.
He continued his military service in the South Carolina State Guard and retired from the
South Carolina State Guard in 2014 as a lieutenant colonel.
He also served eight years as the deputy director of Veterans Affairs for Charleston County, S.C.,
the third largest veteran claims processing center in the state.
He is very active in his community and state and has been recognized with numerous awards.
His state awarded him the Order of the Silver Crest, the highest award given to any citizen for exemplary service to the state.
Lysaght has been married to his wife, Letha, since 2001 and together they have six children,
11 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

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Post 147 is not just a building it is all about the people, faces, and events!

Congratulations to Steve Driscoll as our new Commander!

Quote- "The American Legion Changes Lives And Saves Lives"!
by National Commander- Daniel J. Seehafer

On Tuesday, 5 March 2024, Post 147 hosted a Meet & Greet with Daniel J. Seehafer, the
American Legion National Commander. The event began upon his arrival at 1800 hours (6PM).
We welcomed the National Commander with a great presence of members.

Here are a few photos plus more on Commander Seehafer & his videos!
American Legion National Commander Information Link
National Commander Videos

National American Legion Commander Daniel J. Seehafer & Our Post Commander Harold Blum

National Commander Seehafer & Joe Lysaght Post Judge Advocate

Assistant National Commander Mike Rohan & Post 147 Members In Support

Noon Year's Eve Celebration
A Great Time Was Had By All!
We Look Forward To Next Year!

Commander Harold Blum Welcomes Everyone!

Our Fantastic Bartenders!
Thanks Sam, Angie, Terry, And Suzanne!

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RALPH H. JOHNSON AMERICAN LEGION POST HISTORY

All those wishing to commemorate our 70th birthday can do so by donating $70 for an entry on the birthday plaque.

Post 147- Dues Application Below. Dues are $55 per year.
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