Palatine American Legion Post to hold charity golf outing

The Palatine American Legion Post 690 will hold a golf outing on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Old Orchard Country Club, 700 W. Rand Road in Mount Prospect, as a fundraiser for legion charities.

The outing includes 18 holes of golf at Old Orchard followed by a dinner and prize presentations. The cost is $125 per golfer or $500 for a foursome. Opportunities for sponsorships are also available. For details, call Bill Pohlman at (847) 359-1606.

Checks should be written to the American Legion Post 690 and can be dropped off in the Legion clubroom prior to Monday, Sept. 16. Checks can also be mailed to Bill Pohlman, Attn: American Legion, 245 N. Elmwood Ave., Palatine, IL 60074, to arrive by Sept. 16.

“This is an opportunity for you to support the American Legion and have some fun,” said Mark Cramer, commander of Post 690. “We will be teeing off at 1:30 p.m., and dinner will follow golf. The outing will be a scramble with prizes for men and women winners as well as Closest to the Pin, Closest to the Center Drive and Longest Putt.”

About the American Legion

The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans’ organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest veterans’ 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 service members and veterans.

The Palatine Chapter holds its monthly general meeting at 7:30 p.m. the first Thursday of the month at the American Legion Hall on Palatine Road in Palatine. For information on the American Legion, any of its sponsored events or for membership, write to American Legion, 122 W. Palatine Road, Palatine, IL 60067; call (847) 359-1606; or visit alpost690.us.