Pocono Base Regular Meetings: 1900 on the third Wednesday of the month at:
Wilson E. Fischer American Legion Post 413
[ GPS: 248 Old Route 940, Pocono Pines, PA 18350 ] - Phone: 570-646-6010
( occasionally, if required, a meeting may be scheduled for another time and/or place in the area. )
Maps and Directions to Wilson E. Fischer American Legion Post 413
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| 20 Jan - 3rd Wed |
Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
(Exec Board Meeting, if required, @ 1800) [ Nominations at this meeting - even numbered years]. |
| 17 Feb - 3rd Wed |
Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
[Additional Nominations at this meeting - even numbered years]. |
| 14 March - Sunday | Daylight Saving Time Begins |
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17 Mar - 3rd Wed |
Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
[Elections at this meeting - even numbered years]. |
| 21 Apr - 3rd Wed |
Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
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| 19 May - 3rd Wed |
Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines |
| 30 May - 5th Sunday |
Polk Township Veterans Memorial Re-Dedication 14:00 Route 209, opposite Post Office, Kresgeville, PA. |
| 31 May - Monday 10:00 |
MEMORIAL DAY
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE CANCELLED.
There will be a memorial service at the Pocono Pines Cemetery in lieu of the usual parade. Following the service, refreshments will be hosted at the Legion. Additional details as warranted. |
| 14 June - FLAG DAY
2ND MONDAY (in lieu of our regular 3rd Wed) |
Flag Day Ceremony
in conjunction with American Legion Post 413.
Special date and time , meeting at 17:00 followed by the Flag ceremony at 18:00. Flag Retirement & Burning Ceremony. We will have chow following the ceremony. Families are welcome. We adjust our June meeting date and time to accommodate the Flag Day Retirement Ceremony. |
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25 thru 27 June rain date 28 |
POCONO RACEWAY
- NASCAR Events
[click here for Raceway website]. [click here for Documents, Instructions, and Agreement]. SUPPORT YOUR BASE - see the base treasurer for details, and to sign up. |
| July 4th - Sunday |
Independence Day (celebrated Monday)
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| 21 Jul - 3rd Wed | Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines. |
| 18 August - 3rd Wed | Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines. |
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21 Aug. (Saturday) -
22 Aug. (Sunday) |
The GREAT POCONO RACEWAY Airshow
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[click here for Airshow website]. NOTE TIME OVERLAP CONFLICT WITH WEST END FAIR. Additional details as warranted. |
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22 Aug. (Sunday) -
28 Aug. (Saturday) |
2021 WEST END FAIR
- Gilbert, Monroe County, PA
Open every day at 3 PM. Open until 9 PM.
Note shortened hours.
( 2020 fair cancelled per fair committee decision 6/9/20.) Check here for latest fair committee decisions. ( Setup PRIOR Sat (8/21) 10:00, Breakdown FOLLOWING Sun (8/29) 10:00 ) (CLICK for fair website) ( [Click] for our location at the Fair ). ROSTER/DATES: See the 2021 Signup Roster for available tours and participation. |
| August 30 - Sept 4 |
2021 USSVI NATIONAL CONVENTION, Orlando, FL
CLICK HERE FOR CONVENTION DETAILS |
| 4 Sept | Dedication (9/4/19), two year anniv. of
Submarine Veterans Memorial Highway
6 1/2 miles of PA Route 115, from Pocono Raceway, South to Mt. Effort.
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11 Sept (Saturday) |
Belvidere Victorian Days.
A one Day Event (for this year) in the town square, Belvidere, NJ, just off route 46.
[ GPS: 413 2nd St, Belvidere, NJ 07823 ] (Corner 2nd & Mansfield, near Warren County Courthouse, opposite Garrett D. Wall Park) ] Hours - Saturday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM * * SETUP 08:00 - BREAKDOWN at close of event. * * Our USS Barb Submarine will be there. See West End Fair entry [above] for tour list / sign-up roster Prior West End Fairs & Belvidere Pictures |
| 15 Sept - 3rd Wed | Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines.
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| Sept TBA | Fall Festival West End Fair Grounds CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS (Information only - we are not a participating group.) |
| 24 - 26 Sept (Fri,Sat,Sun) |
Celtic Classic Festival & Highland Games
Bethlehem, PA Admission free. CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS (Additional Information as available.) |
| 26 Sept - Sunday
[Expected date] Setup crew: Meet between 09:30 - 10:00 |
Chestnuthill Township Community Day
Noon to 17:00 NO WORD YET ON THIS EVENT.
IF we are invited ! [Click for Facebook] Chestnuthill Township Park, [ GPS: 221 Rt. 715, Brodheadsville, PA ] If we participate, we will display our USS Barb (SS-220) at this community event. |
| ? Oct - Saturday
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USSVI North Eastern Regional Meeting
Location TBA
For date, time, and details - see Base Commander |
| 11 Oct - Monday | Columbus Day celebrated. Actual date is 12th, Tuesday. |
| 20 Oct - 3rd Wed | Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines
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| 7 Nov - Sunday |
Daylight Saving Time Ends
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| 2 Nov - Tuesday | ELECTION DAY |
| TBA Nov - Saturday Starting 11:00 |
Wreaths for Veterans Ceremony
at Pocono Lake Cemetery, Old Route 940, Pocono Pines, PA
Sponsored by Lions International.
(typical flyer HERE) [ GPS: 395 Old Rte 940, Pocono Pines, PA 18350 ] RSVP to Bruce Denlinger 610-216-8108 |
| 7 Nov - Sunday 1 PM
Tentative |
VETERANS' DAY PARADE,
DETAILS TBA
We will participate with our USS Barb float. Meet at Noon. We have no confirmation on this event as of yet. |
| 11 Nov - Thursday |
VETERANS' DAY EVENTS
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| 17 Nov - 3rd Wed | Regular Meeting @ 1900, Post 413 Pocono Pines |
| 25 Nov - Thursday | THANKSGIVING - Remember to give thanks for our Armed Forces and all who stand in harm's way. |
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Sunday
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Annual Pocono Base Christmas Party |
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2022
??-?? August |
2022 USSVI NATIONAL CONVENTION
CLICK HERE FOR CONVENTION DETAILS (if available) Other Details TBA as available - see Base Cdr. |
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