Craig Rowan, newly elected commander of Harris County American Legion Post 189, told county officials that members volunteered approximately 22,000 hours and raised $35,000 for programs supporting youth and veterans during the July 2024–July 2025 reporting year.

“We have raised and contributed $35,000 to various programs that invest in our youth and improve the quality of our veterans,” Rowan said. He reported that Post 189 grew to 135 members this year and that the post sponsored three young men to Boys State and four young women to Girls State, all paid for by membership fundraising. Rowan said one Harris County youth was selected to attend Boys Nation in Washington, D.C.

Rowan described additional activities: the post awarded an ROTC medal to one cadet at Harris County High School; post service officers provided VA claim support to more than 25 local veterans; the post collected over 500 flags for retirement ceremonies; and it hosted four social dinners for veterans and their families free of charge. He said the post presented certificates of appreciation and meritorious service to 24 veteran‑owned businesses or businesses that support veterans throughout the county.

On leadership, Rowan said John Bayer served as Post 189 commander and that he (Rowan) served as district commander and department executive committee member; he also named Mark Shreve as a national legislative commission representative.

Rowan opened for questions at the end of his report; county members thanked him for the update. There was no formal action or vote associated with the report.

The American Legion is a congressionally chartered veterans service organization; Rowan described local volunteer and fundraising activities and youth sponsorships but did not provide detailed budget breakdowns in the spoken record.