American Legion — Local services in North Myrtle Beach

As an Arizona transplant from a great post, post 61 in Avondale to Myrtle Beach, I was looking for the same as what I had at post 61. Inviting, friendly, a reason to come back. My initial transfer was to post 178 in Murrells inlet, as I understood it to be a 4.5 rated post. The barmaid took my transfer paper and gave it to the commander who was having dinner at the bar about 15 feet away. I wished not to interrupt his dinner, so I stayed put. The barmaid pointed me out as a new transfer, after he finished his dinner, he left. Never bothered to say welcome here. They were nice enough members, but never felt comfortable beyond the person sitting next to me. After about a dozen visits to post 178, I still felt like an outsider. I then heard about Post 186, after a few hours at post 186, I transferred!! This is the place I have been searching for!! The very first day I met numerous members who then introduced me to more members. The members, the food, the Entertaiment, are all above other post that I have either been to or belonged to. This post fulfills every want that I had. I have been back to post 186 at least 1/2 dozens in the last week and a half, and each time it's better than the last. To the members I have met and their spouses, thank you for making me...

I have been an American Legion Auxiliary member since 1988, I love to visit other posts in my travels. I have Never felt unwelcome before. Bartender was an extremely attentive and lovely lady. Other than that, no one welcomed me, said hello, waved, smiled, nothing. I left there depressed that no one made an effort other than Bartender to acknowledge a guest. I have held every office except treasurer right up to District President...

IT IS TRUE THAT THE AMERICAN LEGION GAMBLES THERE IS THE 50/50. THERE ARE INDOOR RAFFLES THAT ARE DONE SUCH AS A MEAT RAFFLE THAT YOU NEED TO ATTEND TO WIN . THESE THINGS ARE DONE TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE WELL BEING OF THE COMMUNITY SUCH AS BACK PACK BUDDIES, HELPING HANDS, HIGH SCHOOL ROTC PROGRAMS AND MANY OTHERS. THE AMERICAN LEGION IS A PLACE WHERE ALL VETERANS...