Palatine American Legion holds golf outing fundraiser

The Palatine American Legion Post 690 is holding a golf outing on Saturday, September 27th at Old Orchard Country Club at 700 West Rand Road in Mount Prospect as a fundraiser for Legion Charities.

The outing includes 18 holes of golf at Old Orchard followed by a dinner and prize presentations. The cost of the outing is $125.00 per golfer or $500.00 for a foursome. Opportunities for sponsorships are also available. Additional information is available by calling Bill Pohlman at 847-359-1606.

Checks should be written to the American Legion Post 690 and can be dropped off in the Legion clubroom prior to Monday, September 16th. Checks can also be mailed to Bill Pohlman Attn: American Legion 245 N. Elmwood Ave. Palatine, IL 60074 to arrive by September 16th.

“This is an opportunity for you to support the American Legion and have some fun,” said Mark Cramer, Commander of the American Legion Post 690. “We will be teeing off at 1:30 PM and dinner will follow golf. The outing will be a scramble with prizes for men and women winners as well as Closest to the Pin, Closest to the Center Drive and Longest Putt.”

The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veteran’s organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest veterans’ service organization, committed to mentoring and sponsorship of programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.

The Palatine Chapter holds their monthly general meeting on the first Thursday of the month at 7:30 PM at the American Legion Hall on Palatine Road in Palatine. For further information on the American Legion, any of their sponsored events or for membership write to the American Legion, 122 West Palatine Road, Palatine, IL 60067, call 847-359-1606 or visit alpost690.us.