Burton-Cowell Post 265
Officers & StaffAmerican Legion Burton-Cowell Officers
Post Commander
Steve Shortt
1st Vice Commander
Shannda Thompson
2nd Vice Commander
Cord Karakas - Cinader
Adjutant
Fred Worthington
Finance Officer
Rachel Karakas-Cinader
Historian
Richard "John" Potter
Chaplain
Russell Strack
Sgt At Arms
Leamon " Lee" Parker
Parliamentarian
Gerald Griffin
Service Officer
Kevin Sherman
American Legion Riders - Chapter 265
Director
John Sackett
Assistant Director
Richard "John" Potter
Road Captain/ Sgt at Arms
Cord Karakas-Cinader
Treasurer
Leamon " Lee" Parker
Secretary
Alesia Nicoli
Chaplain
Steve Way
Historian
Rachel Karakas-Cinader
American Legion Auxiliary
President
Ceclia Lucy Hamric
Vice President
Bonnie Triola
Co- Treasurer
Wendi Strackalo
Sgt at Arms
Elaine Galloway
Historian
Sandra Way
Lounge Staff
Building Manager
Gerald Griffin
Bingo Chair
Sharron Helton
Legion Baseball
Ricky Zickafoose
Public Relations
Kelly Shortt
Lounge Bartender
Connie Campbell
Lounge Bartender
Thomas Nichols
Meetings & Member Information
Post Meetings
Post meetings are conducted upstairs on the fourth Monday of each month.
The Executive Committee meets on the second Monday of each month, as needed.
Meeting Time: 1900 (7:00 PM)
Attendance: All members are encouraged to attend.
Temporary Meeting Location:
While our building is being repaired after the tornado, meetings are being held at:
Living Water Christian School
3980 Gum Branch Rd
Jacksonville, NC 28540
Governing Documents
For more information about how our Post operates, please review the following documents:
- [Post Constitution & By-Laws]
- [Post Business Rules]