LEGIONNAIRE OF THE YEAR

Dr. Charles Rummel

The Legionnaire of the year selection committee met during the first months of the 2007-2008 Legion Year to review the names of candidates for the Post 166 Legionnaire of the Year award. They had several worthy candidates to be considered and the decision was difficult and complicated. The candidates are judged on the time , service and leadership that they provide to the American Legion during the year. The Committee members include the three previous winners of the LEGIONNAIRE OF THE YEAR AWARD. – Jim Mills, Frank Hoover and Elmer Muth.
Following a detailed assessment and evaluation they have recommended Dr. Charles Rummel as this years recipient for this high honor. As most realize, Charles Rummel wears many hats and possesses many talents . Whenever a volunteer is needed, the American Legion can always count on Dr. Charles Rummel .
He devotes most of his free time to the programs and projects endorsed and supported by the American Legion. He recently returned from three full days at the Veterans Home getting presents ready to give to veterans for Christmas. On one of the Fall Weekends Charlie could be found in the American Legion kitchen preparing and selling steamed shrimp, and he sold 2 full boxes.
Dr. Rummel is also one of the best sales persons in Post 166.. In recruiting new members , few exceed the numbers of veterans he recruits for the post. He also is the chief salesperson for Epilepsy Lapel pins, which he is currently selling to support the Epilepsy Foundation. Charlie does this every year for our Post.. You can always find Charlie selling 50/50 tickets at American Legion special programs.
Legionnaire Rummel, a Paid Up For Life American Legion, worked long hours in support of the Boardwalk Bike raffle. He has served as Post Commander for three terms and has served in other offices including Post 166 Chaplain. He currently serves on the 2007-2008 Post 166 Executive Committee.
He also serves as a member of the Post 166 Color Guard and participates on a regular basis in all the functions and activities of the Color Guard. He is currently serving as the designated Color Guard Bugler and does an excellent job. Charlie is dependable, reliable, and dedicated.
For many years, Dr. Rummel has represented Post 166 by serving as the Boy Scout Chairman. He also serves on the SESD and Department Boy Scout Committee. His interest in promoting Boy Scouts has been significant and his studies resulted in his earning a doctors degree in Scouting.
Charles Rummel is a World War II Coast Guard Veteran who has received a number of awards for his service. He is also manager of the “Instant Bingo.” Program where he serves 50 Thursday’s each year.
Dr. Rummel as also very active in the South Eastern Shore District of the American Legion where he serves as the Sgt. At Arms. Recently he has been elected to serve on the Department of Maryland Executive Committee. He is committed to the continued success of the American Legion and his volunteer service is evidence of this strong commitment. We are very fortunate to have Charles Rummel as a member of Synepuxent Post 166. We extend our congratulations to him on achieving the High Honor in being recognized as the Synepuxent Post 166 LEGIONNAIRE OF THE YEAR.