Events

Upcoming Events -- More information is on the "Stay Informed" tab. Our calendar is also on that tab. Please check it often.

• June 28th -- Lakeland Children's Entrepreneur Market

• July 3rd -- Bartlett Celebration & Fireworks

• July 5th -- Lakeland Celebration & Fireworks

• July 10th -- MVLI Monthly meeting

• September 25th -- Honor Our Troops Golf Classic Dinner and Silent Auction

• September 26th -- 10th Annual Honor Our Troops Golf Classic

• October 4th -- Post 1 Cleanup and Flag disposal

• October 11th -- Post 1 Poker Run

If your event is missing, please email: midsouthveteransleague@gmail.com

I would like to thank all those who came out to help with the Purple Heart Presentation event to the City of Lakeland and Mrs. Betty Brown. Especially to our singer Skyy Jordan, buglers: Charly Wells and Pat Klink, our soldiers from the TNANGR from Jackson, the Mid South Funeral Honors Rifle Team, the Sons of the American Legion Detachment 0001 for the Flag Retirement Ceremony and the too numerous to mention volunteers who help install then take down and fold the nearly 100 4ft by 6ft Flags. You are all special people and much appreciated!

Terry Adams, Commander

American Legion Post 1 Memphis

and CEO Midsouth Veterans League, Inc.

MONTHLY MEETINGS: 

 We look forward to sharing exciting news and hearing your concerns and wishes for a better Midsouth community. 

Each meeting will begin with a short meet and greet. 

1st THURSDAY of each month

6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

International Harvester Managerial Clubhouse

4523 Canada Rd, Lakeland, TN 38002

Thank You to Recent Speakers: 

Mike Davis, Shelby County Veterans Service Officer

Gretchen Catherwood, Darkhorse Lodge 

A peaceful retreat for combat veterans in Henry County, TN. Learn more about Darkhorse Lodge and how you can book a retreat on their website. 

Diane Hight, founder of Forever Young Veterans

She spoke at our January 2024 meeting. What a pleasure to hear about all the places she has taken veterans and wishes she has made happen. Learn more about Forever Young Veterans on their website.

Michael Mosbruger, Capt. USN NSA Mid South

December 2023. He gave much information regarding the base's future in Millington and the ongoing transitional training for service members separating from the military.

Jerry Easter, Shelby County Veterans Court

November 2023. He explained many facets of helping veterans needing legal assistance. Learn more about the Veterans Court on their website. You can download the flyer he shared at the meeting. 

Dean Bonura, Author, and Col. Chaplain, US Army (Retired)

Dean has donated many copies of his book Exit Wounds to support MVLI. For each book sold, MVLI accepts a $15 donation. We are grateful for Mr. Bonura's continued support. Check out his other titles, including Beyond Trauma: Hope and Healing for Warriors and a Guide for Pastoral Caregivers on PTSD (2016). Read more about Dean on his website.