Life Membership is awarded by the squadron to members for their dedication,
years of service and accomplishments for, and in representing our squadron.
Special Cap Insignia and a Framed Certificate are presented to Life Members
and their Membership Dues are paid by our Squadron.

KEVIN HARRINGTON

At National Convention in San Antonio, TX, August 24 - 26, 2001, Newly Elected National Commander Cliff Smith, MA, (left) presents KEVIN HARRINGTON with his new cap after appointing him National Historian for 2001-2002. NATIONAL Historian 2001-2002 Internal Affairs Committee

DETACHMENT (NY STATE) Adjutant Jan. 1984 - July 1998 Commander 1983-84 Vice Commander 1980-83 Committees: MIA-POW Chairman; Public Relations; Elect Fang Wong Legion Natl Commander; Finance; Scholarship; Constitution & By-Laws; Leadership; Advisor's Seminar; Dues Study THIRD DISTRICT Asst. Adjutant 2017-2021 Historian 2016-2020 Vice Commander 1997-2004

AMERICAN LEGION PRESS ASSOCIATION NATIONAL * PRESIDENT 2019 Vice President 2016-2018 Web Master 2017-2018 East Area Director 2018-19, 2014-16 NEW YORK STATE * Historian 2015-2022 Life Member 2011 Secretary 2010-2022 President 2009-2010 Web Master 2008-2022 Director 2008-2009 *First Sons member ever elected RENSSELAER COUNTY Commander 2021-2024 Adjutant 2014-18 Commander 2011-2014 Historian 2002-20__ MELVIN ROADS CHAPTER AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS Rep. to Post BOD 2014-16 Historian 2009-2021 Web Master 2008-20__ Charter (Support) Member Since 2008

MELVIN ROADS SQUADRON Life Member Award 1997 Commander 2016-2021, 1979-81 Voting Rep. to Post BOD 2016-2020 Adjutant Many Years Web Master 2001-20__ (First S.A.L. Website in NY State) Vice Commander 1977-1979 And Many Other Years Chaplain Historian Charter Member 1977 MELVIN ROADS POST Web Master 2009-__ NY STATE AMERICAN LEGION HISTORIANS ASSOCIATION Member Since 2006

THOMAS THIBAULT

DETACHMENT (NY STATE) Historian - 2011-2012; 1991-1992; 1987-1990 National History Contest 1st Place - 1987 & 1988 Finance Chairman - 1997-99 Vice Commander - 1990-91 Finance Committee 2009-2012; 1992-1999; THIRD DISTRICT Commander - 1999-2004 Vice Commander - 1997-99 Treasurer - 2006-2012

Tom is the only NY Detachment Historian to win the National History Contest and he won 2 years straight!

RENSSELAER COUNTY Treasurer - 2004-2012 Vice Commander - 2002-2004 SQUADRON Life Member Award - 2000 Commander - 1986-1988 Vice Commander - 1985-86 Treasurer - 1988-2012 For Many Years: Scholarship Chairman Boy's State Chairman

PAUL ROSSELLO

SQUADRON Life Member Award 2004 Commander 1988-1990 Historian Chaplain Sergeant At Arms For Many Years: Vice Commander Membership Chairman Adjutant

For the years Paul was Membership Chairman, our membership increased steadily, our renewal rate was very high and we were the largest squadron in most of the area. Whenever we have a raffle, Paul always sells the most tickets and he continues to be our excellent Fish Fry Chef.

ANTHONY ROSSELLO, JR.

SQUADRON Life Member 2015 Commander 1981-83 Vice Commander 1977-81 Charter Member 1977

DETACHMENT OF NEW YORK Asst. Sgt. At Arms 1986-87 Tony has also supported our squadron by marching in many annual Town Memorial Day parades, and has worked Halloween Parties, Speghetti Dinners and many of our Lent Fish Fries.

MICHAEL BIRDSALL

SQUADRON Life Member 2017 Commander 1994-2003 Vice Commander 19__ - 19__

THIRD DISTRICT Commander 1997 - 99, Vice Commander 1999 - 2004. Mike has also supported our squadron by marching in many annual Town Memorial Day parades.

WILLIAM BAKER

SQUADRON Life Member 2021 Commander 2014-2016 Vice Commander 20__ - 2024 Adjutant 20__ - 20__ Treasurer 20__ - 2024 Membership 20__ - 2024 Social Media 20__ - 20__.

RENSSELAER COUNTY Vice Commander 2012 - __ Social Media Chairman 2012 - . THIRD DISTRICT Commander 2016 - 2021 Vice Commander 2013 - 2016 Historian 2012-13 Social Media 2012 - DETACHMENT OF NEW YORK Americanism Committee 2017-21 NEW YORK AMERICAN LEGION PRESS ASSOCIATION Director and Social Media Bill has also supported our squadron by working many of our Lent Fish Fries.

More to Follow!

June 2002:
Honoring ERNEST HOTALING
For 25 Years as Squadron Advisor

L to R: Paul Rossello, Sean Bagnardi, Scott Harrington, Kraig Brooks, Kevin De Russo,
ADVISOR ERNEST HOTALING,
Tom Thibault, Michael Birdsall, Tommy Thibault, Rich Nugent, Kevin Harrington and Tony Rossello.

Advisor Hotaling was the installing officer for the Sons,
during the annual Post, Auxiliary and Sons Installation of Officers Dinner Dance,
and he had no idea we had planned to make special presentations to him for his 25 years as squadron advisor.

After Mr. Hotaling installed our officers, he called on
Commander Michael Birdsall to make some remarks and after doing so, Mike called on
National Historian and Past Squadron Commander, Kevin Harrington for a special presentation.

Kevin spoke about how Advisor Hotaling started the squadron 25 years ago,
and his style of being advisor has been such an asset to the relationship
of the Post and Squadron and how it inspired many of the successes of our squadron.
Kevin presented Ernie with a custom copy of our Charter Membership, a List of Squadron Officers
and members who have been officers on the County, District, State and National Levels
and a Special Certificate of Appreciation.

We believe he is the longest serving advisor in the country and look forward to working with Ernie for many more years to come!!!

June 2012

Our squadron again honored our advisor, this time for 35 years!!! More to follow...

June 2003:
ANNE HARRINGTON
Named Squadron Mom

Commander Birdsall, on behalf of the Squadron made a special surprise presentation of flowers and a Certificate of Appreciation:

"In Recognition of many hours Assisting in Projects, both Large and Small
and For Attendance at Meetings, both Near and Far"

to Anne Harrington, naming her Honorary Squadron Mom.