Tell City American Legion Post 213 Swears In Riders Chapter 213 Officers

Tell City American Legion Post 213 swore in its American Legion Riders Chapter 213 officers for 2024, with Commander Sue Fortune presiding. The ceremony installs a leadership team that will organize rides, support veterans outreach and help keep the post’s community programs and rented event space active for Perry County residents.

Pictured officers, listed left to right at the ceremony, are Chaplain Robert Howerton; Sgt at Arms John Pittman; Treasure/Membership Rosetta Galindo; Communications Coordinator and Secretary Becky Ridener; Assistant Director and Ride Coordinator Rich Kidd; Director Chuck Moseby; and Historian Bill Noerper. Commander Sue Fortune led the oath and organizers thanked outgoing leaders for their service. "Thank you to Sue Fortune for leading the ceremony, to the 2023 officers for their work and dedication throughout the year, and to our community for your continued support."

The post is a long-established veterans service organization and community hub that supports veterans and community programs, hosts social and fundraising events, and offers venue rental for local gatherings. Online listings show two nearby Main Street addresses for Post 213 - 1912 Main St and 1914 Main St - and a local phone number, (812) 547-8201. Business hours appearing on a community page list Mon.–Fri. 8AM–4PM (EST) and Sat. 8AM–11AM (EST). Residents planning to attend events or rent space should call ahead to confirm the correct address, hours and booking details.

The local ceremony fits within the broader mission of the American Legion, an organization established nationally in 1919 to champion the needs of veterans, service members and their families through advocacy, mental health resources and community programming. Locally, Riders chapters often serve dual roles - honoring veterans while raising funds and visibility for veteran services, youth programs and community events that many Perry County nonprofits and families rely on.

For Perry County, the new Riders leadership matters beyond weekend rides: it helps sustain volunteer capacity for memorial activities, benefit rides that raise money for veterans and families, and the social infrastructure that connects veterans with county services. Post 213’s role as a venue also supports community gatherings that can range from fundraisers to support groups.

What comes next for readers is practical: expect continued Riders events and opportunities to support Post 213 activities, and call (812) 547-8201 before visiting to confirm the Post’s location and hours. Those interested in volunteering, reserving the hall or attending Riders events can contact the Post to learn about upcoming rides and community programming.