Post Officer Postions Needed
Dear Veteran,
Are you interested in making a difference in our community. Our Post is looking to fill a number of Post Officer positions for the 2026 - 2027 American Legion Fiscal Year. Namely, we are in need of a Post Commander. If you are interested in making a difference in our community please contact me at 516-521-6989 or email me at
No commentsAmericanism Awards 2026
The Merrick Post No. 1282, American Legion, presented Americanism Awards to 12 local school children. Each student received a certificate and a medal for their accomplishments.
Those recognized were:
| Olivier Coburn | Birch School |
| Daniel Hodermarsky | Camp Avenue Elementary School |
| Edward Healy | Chatterton School |
| Grace Christian Academy | Josiah Ramirez |
| Lucas Clark | Harold D. Fayette School |
| Lucas Levine | Levy Lakeside School |
| Isabella Gallagher | Merrick Avenue Middle school |
| Anna Knoigsberg | |
| Mason Ottenstein | |
| Despina Polk | Old Mill Road School |
| Iana Melaccio | St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton School |
| Thomas Rossi | Sanford H. Calhoun School |
Sanford H. Calhoun High School Senior Awards Ceremony 2026
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your participation in and support of our students at Calhoun High School. The Senior Awards Ceremony was a success, and it would not have been possible without your generosity and support.
I would also like to personally thank you for your patience as I learned the process of coordinating the ceremony. As this was my first year organizing the event, I greatly appreciated your guidance and understanding throughout the process. I look forward to working with you again for next year's Senior Awards Ceremony and, with your continued support, making it another successful event.
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Merrick Kiwanis Club and American Legion Merrick Post 1282 Blood Drive 2026
Dear American Legion Post 1282 Members,
Just a reminder that tomorrow, Saturday, June 6, 2026, we are hosting our first joint Blood Drive with Merrick Kiwanis right here at the Post, 160 West Merrick Road, Merrick, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Blood donations save lives every single day, and the need never stops. We are proud to open our doors for this important community event, and we encourage all our members, family, and friends to come out, roll up their sleeves, and make a difference for patients who depend on blood donations.
Thank you, and we hope to see you tomorrow.
Merrick Post 1282, American Legion
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