Manhasset American Legion Auxiliary Unit 304

The selected citizens for Empire Girls State from Nassau County attended an orientation on April 28th conducted by MaryAnn Busa, President of the Nassau County Committee of the American Legion Auxiliary, Sonja Neal, Empire Girls State Chairperson for the Nassau County Committee of the American Legion Auxiliary, and Jennifer and Mary Farley from the American Legion Auxiliary Department of New York.  The young women attended with their parents to learn about the details of the program.  They also spent time getting to know each other as they prepare for their trip to Empire Girls State on July 1.  Manhasset Unit 304 was proud to host the orientation.

Empire Girls State citizens with Mary Farley, MaryAnn Busa and Sonja Neal.

Elizabeth Parrella and Pat O’Brien with some of Manhasset’s citizens.

On April 14th, President Pat O’Brien and Vice President and Treasurer Elizabeth Parrella attended the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Jason Cuomo and presented him with a Certificate and gift from Unit 304.  Jason chose the Veterans History Project to enable him to become an Eagle Scout.  As the result of his work and that of those who assisted him, the stories of some of our living Veterans who so bravely served our country will be forever preserved in our nation’s Library of Congress.

Unit 304 hosted its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Saturday, March 3rd.  Much of the town was still recuperating from Friday’s storm and some were still without heat and electricity.  Those who attended enjoyed the festivities including Irish music, a catered dinner, ample refreshments, and homemade desserts.  Thank you to everyone who supported the event.