Oro Valley Post 132 Newsletter, August 29, 2024.
Oro Valley Post 132 and Family activities/notices and information.
Post and Auxiliary meetings:
Thursday, September 19, 6:30 pm at Vistoso Memorial Chapel, 2285 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley. A complimentary social follows each monthly meeting. Meetings are on the third Thursday, 6:30 pm. Auxiliary members meet in a separate room, same time, same location.
Post POC: Garry Lawrence, phone # (520) 245-8521 or email at faretired@gmail.com Auxiliary POC: Onita Davis, phone # (520) 229-1064 or email ovunit132@gmail.com.
September 19 pre-meeting meal:
A pre-meeting meal will be available from 5:00 pm-6:00 pm. This month we are offering a choice of Gumbo with rice or a Gluten free vegetarian cowboy pasta. A donation of $5:00 is appreciated. We will be serving from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm or until we are sold out. Hope to see you there. Post POC: Garry Lawrence, phone # (520) 245-8521 or email faretired@gmail.com.
Riders Chapter 132 membership meeting:
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 4, at 6:00 pm at Elks Lodge #385, 1800 N. Oracle Rd. Meetings are on the first Wednesday, at 6:00 pm. Riders Chapter 132 Director – Bob Britton, phone #(626) 277-7360 or email DirectorALR132@gmail.com.
Mark your calendar. Upcoming Dates, activities and events to remember:
September 2, 2024, 142nd birthday of Labor Day:
Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday of September to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements in the United States
September 19 Auxiliary Unit Officer Installation:
The installation of the Auxiliary’s officers for the 2024-2025 leadership year will be held during the Sept 19 Auxiliary Unit’s membership meeting.
Past Activities and Information:
June 13, Post Officers Installation:
During the June 13 Post 132 general membership meeting, a formal installation of the Post officers for the 2024-2025 leadership year was conducted. We have many new members on the leadership team this year. The officers are: Tom Roblee – commander, Michael Bartell – 1st vice commander, Garry Lawrence– 2 vice commander, Stewart Lind – adjutant, Gene Wickey – Judge Advocate, Jeri Harwood– Service Officer, Danny Lemon – Finance Officer, Dan McGregor – Historian, Ray Baldwin – Sergeant at Arms, Jim Martens – Chaplain, Bob Herd– Executive Committee Member, Bob Franke – Executive Committee Member, Steve Didio– Executive Committee Member, Rick Gonzales– Executive Committee Member and John Madaloni – Executive Committee Member. Thank you to all for your commitment to the Post and its members.
August 13, food delivery to Tucson VA Patriot Pantry:
In response to an emergency plea to help restock the shelves of the Patriot Pantry, Post member Dan McGregor went shopping on behalf of the Post and delivered a truck full of specifically requested food items. The Pantry provides a source of food for in-patients at discharge and out-patients whose needs are identified by a VA social worker.
August 26, supplies delivered to Esparanza en Escalante (EE):
Members of the Oro Valley Riders Chapter shopped for and delivered more than $500 of personal care items and cleaning supplies to Esparanza en Escalante in Tucson. Thank you to Riders Jane Baldwin, Bill Garris, Garry Lawrence, Ray Baldwin, Rick Bernard and Ken Bruntmyer. Esparanza en Escalante is a source of temporary housing, social services, programs and transportation to assist a Veteran’s transition to an independent life. Two EE volunteers were present to thank the Riders.
The American Legion Grassroots Action Center:
The American Legion Grassroots Action Center provides Legion Family members with information about specific American Legion Family legislative priorities and an easy and simple way to communicate online directly with their respective lawmakers to advance those priorities. This is a meaningful way in which every Legion Family member can help advance the organization’s priorities. Go to The American Legion’s Grassroots Action Center where your voice is magnified by the Legion’s grassroots efforts.
Contact Info:
Facebook: Please like, follow and share with others to help spread the word about our Post. www.facebook.com/ovamericanlegionPost132 Post. Website: www.ovamericanlegion132.com.
Post Mailing address: Oro Valley Post 132, P.O. Box 69665, Oro Valley, AZ., 85737.
Auxiliary Mailing Address: Auxiliary OV Unit 132, P.O. Box 69246, Oro Valley, AZ., 85737
Post 132 general information: Bob Franke Phone # (520) 909-2070.
Post 132 commander: – Tom Roblee, Phone # (509) 910-9323 or email roblee.thomas@yahoo.com.
Squadron 132 commander: – Ed Davis, phone # (520) 229-1064 or email egdavis@att.net.
Riders Chapter 132 Director: – Bob Britton, phone # ( ) 626-277-7360 or email DirectorALR132@gmail.com.
Service Officer: — Jeri Harwood, phone # (208) 351-9945 or email jjakita@aol.com.
Auxiliary Unit 132 pretsiden: — Lori Oehlert, phone #(920) 319-6700 or email 15oehlert@gmail.com.
Past Commander/Newsletter Editor: – Ed Davis, phone # (520) 229-1064 or email egdavis@att.net.