Manhasset American Legion Auxiliary Unit 304

Manhasset Unit 304 of the American Legion Auxiliary proudly celebrated its 40^th Anniversary on September 16 at Post 304.  In addition to Unit members, Nassau County American Legion Auxiliary Officers attended as well as members of American Legion Post 304 and an Officer of the Nassau County American Legion.  Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth attended with staff members along with representatives of Nassau County Legislator Richard Nicolello and Assemblywoman Michelle Schimel.  The elected officials presented citations to the Unit.  Legislator Nicolello awarded a citation to Florence Parrella, Department Unit Member of the Year.  State Senator Jack Martins also gave the Unit two Citations.

The Charter was draped in red, white and blue.  All Charter Members were recognized and our two living Charter Members received Awards.  Our Past Presidents received awards and pins and a 48-year member of the American Legion Auxiliary, June R. Mackey, was recognized with a Continuous Membership Certificate. All of those mentioned received beautiful red, white and blue corsages.

Nassau County American Legion Auxiliary President Yvonne Brunner presented the Unit with a desktop stand with the US and POW/MIA Flags to be used at Unit meetings. 

American Legion Post 304 graciously donated pizzas for the evening and a cake for the 40^th Anniversary celebration was served.

Left to Right: Charter Member Helen Miserendino with President Pat O’Brien and Vice President and Treasurer Elizabeth Parrella

Members of Unit 304 with Nassau County American Legion Auxiliary Officers

Left to Right: Unit Chaplain Florence Parrella, President Pat O’Brien, Nassau County American Legion Auxiliary Staff ( President Yvonne Brunner, First Vice President Sonja Neal, Second Vice President Mary Ann Busa), Unit Vice President and Treasurer Elizabeth Parrella

Florence Parrella (Center) with Citation from Legislator Nicolello

48-Year Member June R. Mackey (center)

Left to Right: President Pat O’Brien, Past Unit 304 Presidents Barbara Pierce and Teddy Bogner, Vice Presidentand Treasurer Elizabeth Parrella

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On July 17, at the Department of New York annual convention, Manhasset Auxiliary member Florence Parrella was awarded the prestigious distinction of Department of New York Unit Member of the Year.  Florence’s achievement was then forwarded to the National Headquarters of the American Legion Auxiliary and she was honored at their National Convention in August.  A plaque was presented to Florence by Jan Mahoney, American Legion Auxiliary Department President for New York State.,

Department President Diane Gerber (left) presents the award to Florence Parrella.