Palatine American Legion holds golf outing fundraiser

The American Legion Post 690 is holding a golf outing on October 14th at Palatine Hills Golf Course followed by a dinner at the American Legion as a fundraiser for Legion Charities.

The outing includes 18 holes of golf at Palatine Hills Golf Course at 512 W. NW Highway in Palatine and a steak dinner at the Palatine American Legion Post 690 at 122 W. Palatine Road in Palatine. The cost of the outing is $100.00 per golfer or $400.00 for a foursome.

Checks should be written to the American Legion Post 690 and can be dropped off in the Legion clubroom prior to Monday, October 10th. Checks can also be mailed to Bill Pohlman Attn: American Legion 245 N. Elmwood Ave. Palatine, IL 60074 to arrive by October 10th.

“This is an opportunity for you to support the American Legion and have some fun,” said Paul Clausell, Commander of the American Legion Post 690. “We will be teeing off at 12:20 PM and dinner will be at 6:00 PM. The outing will be a scramble with prizes for men and women winners as well as Closest to the Pin, Longest 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 veteran’s 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 them at 847-359-1606, email them at clubadmin@alpost690.us or visit alpost690.us.