Preamble

We, the Sons of AMVETS (American Veterans), fully realizing our responsibility to our Parents, Community, State, & Nation, associate ourselves for the following purposes: To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to safeguard the principles of Freedom, Liberty & Justice for all; to promote the cause of peace and goodwill amongst nations; to maintain the freedom of our country; to preserve the fundamentals of democracy; to perpetuate the friendships and associations of the AMVET organization; and to dedicate ourselves to the cause of mutual assistance... This by the grace of God.

Sons of Amvets Post 45 Officers

Commander......Lester Sheppard

1st. Vice.............Ron Farcas

2nd.Vice.............Darrin Bloor

3rd. Vice............Larry Hively II

Adjutant..............

Judge Advocate.. Pat Curran

Finance Officer...Paul Speigle

Provost Marshal...Shag Whitehair

Sons of Amvets Post 45  Functions

The Sons sponsor the Salem Halloween Parade each October, all monies are derived from area business donations and are used to provide prizes and candy for all children.

Eligibility for membership in the Sons of AMVETS shall be limited to all male descendents, grandsons, adopted sons and stepsons, fathers, husbands, widowers and brothers of members of AMVETS and deceased members of AMVETS, or service personnel who died and would have been eligible for membership in the parent organization, and are at least eighteen (18) years of age and is not eligible for membership in the parent organization. This is not to include in-laws of any type.