Oro Valley Post 132 Newsletter, December 8, 2024.
Oro Valley Post 132 and Family activities, notices, and information.
Post and Auxiliary meetings:
Thursday, December “12” (Note date change), 6:30 pm at Vistoso Memorial Chapel, 2285 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley. This is our special December meeting. A complimentary catered meal will be served beginning at 5:15pm. Auxiliary Unit members will provide a selection of delicious desserts. An abbreviated business meeting begins at 6:30 pm. All members of the Post, Auxiliary, SAL and Riders are invited to attend both the meal and the meeting and are welcome to bring one guest only please. Auxiliary will not have a separate meeting.
Post POC: Garry Lawrence, phone # (520) 245-8521 or email at [email protected] Auxiliary POC: Onita Davis, phone # (520) 229-1064 or email [email protected].
Upcoming Dates, activities and events to remember:
December 13, National Guard’s 388th Birthday:
Always ready, always there, since 1636. The oldest Army National Guard units are the 101st Engineer Battalion, the 101st Field Artillery Regiment, the 181st and the 182nd Infantry Regiment, all of the Massachusetts Army National Guard. These four units are the descendants of the original three militia regiments organized by colonial Massachusetts legislation on December 13, 1636, and share the distinction of being the oldest units in the United States military. The National Guard has a unique dual mission that consists of both Federal and State roles. When federalized, Guard Units are commanded by the Combatant Commander of the theatre in which they are operating.
December 14, National Wreath Across America Remembrance Day:
Simultaneous Remembrance Wreath-laying ceremonies will be held at Arlington National Cemetery, and at more than 2,100 locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad. (All ceremonies begin at 10:00 am Tucson local time). The Public is welcome. A brief service is followed by the placement of the Remembrance Wreaths by the public. Bring the family. Local participating cemeteries are Evergreen, the State Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Marana, Holy Hope, East Lawn, and South Lawn. The schedule is the same at all locations.
The 2024 membership year is about to end:
Thank you to those members who have already renewed for 2025. Your membership makes it possible for the Post to continue to sponsor programs dedicated to preserving American traditions and values, caring for veterans and service members, and their families, and teaching the fundamentals of good citizenship to the youth of our community. Post 132 dues are $45 for 2025. Renewing online is a convenient and an easy alternative to mailing a check. Go to www.legion.org/renew. You will need your membership number. Contact me, Stu Lind, if you need assistance, phone # (520)904-8150 or email [email protected]. If paying by check, make payable to American Legion OV Post 132, and mail to American Legion OV Post 132, Attn: Stu Lind, P.O. Box 69665, Oro Valley, AZ 85737. We can’t do it without you.
My HealtheVet to transition to VA.gov:
The VA’s patient portal, My HealtheVet, is moving to VA.gov one tool at a time. With HealtheVet on the VA.gov portal, Veterans will have a more secure, single online location to manage their health care and other VA benefits and services. As each new version of a My HealtheVet tool is completed, Veterans are testing it and sharing their feedback prior to the tool being moved permanently to the portal on VA.gov If you have questions about this change, call the Tucson VA Virtual Health Resource Center at (520)620-1713 or email [email protected].
Past Activities and Information:
November 23, cooking for the Fisher House residents:
Ten Post, and Auxiliary members set up shop in the kitchen of the Tucson Fisher House to prepare meals for the residents and staff. The mission of the Fisher House Foundation is to build comfortable homes where military and veteran families can stay free of charge while a loved one is receiving medical care at their local VA. A full meal, consisting of the Post’s famous meatloaf and gravy, mashed potatoes and green beans was packaged in 45 individual containers. Most were frozen for future days enjoyment by residents. Volunteers were Post members Steve Asp, Bob Franke, Dan McGregor, Tom Roblee, Gene Wickey, and John Wilyat, and Auxiliary Unit members, Alane Asp, Denise Ferchen, Judy Padgham and Peggy Smith. Gene Wickey coordinates this important activity twice a year.
Contact Info:
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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 [email protected].
Squadron 132 commander: – Ed Davis, phone # (520) 229-1064 or email [email protected].
Riders Chapter 132 Director: – Bob Britton, phone # (626) 277-7360 or email [email protected].
Service Officer: — Jeri Harwood, phone # (208) 351-9945 or email [email protected].
Auxiliary Unit 132 President: — Lori Oehlert, phone # (920) 319-6700 or email [email protected].
Past Commander/Newsletter Editor: – Ed Davis, phone # (520) 229-1064 or email [email protected].