Coudersport Rotary Club’s January 29, 2024, guest speaker was Curtis J. Campbell, District 16 Commander of the American Legion Department of PA. Curtis was born and raised in Coudersport. He served from 1977-1984 as an Army Medical Specialist. After his time in the service he went to college for Electronics Engineering.

Curtis’s goal with the American Legion is to assist veterans and Potter County has the highest percentage of veterans in the Commonwealth.

The mission of the American Legion includes Service for Veterans, National Security, Americanism, Children and Youth, Community Service, and Honor and Remembrance.

The Coudersport American Legion supports the community. In 2023 they donated $11,800 to 19 different community organizations. They also sponsor 2 groups of young men and women, Bull’s-eye Blasters 4-H Air Rifle Team and Black Forest Falcons Trap Team. The American Legion has emergency funds available for veterans and their families if they need lodging, food and gas. They assist Potter County veterans and their families if they need temporary financial assistance. They provide, free of charge, handicap equipment to veterans and the general public and have wheelchairs and crutches available at their building.

The American Legion building is available for use for special events.

We appreciate Curtis coming and providing this very important information about the American Legion.