Oro Valley Post 132 Newsletter, March 17, 2024.
Oro Valley Post 132 and Family activities/notices and information.
Post and Auxiliary membership meetings:
Thursday, March 21, 6:30 pm at Vistoso Memorial Chapel, 2285 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley. A pre-meeting meal will be available from 5 pm to 6 pm. Sandwiches (roast beef, ham, or roast chicken), chips and drinks. A $5.00 donation is suggested. A complimentary social follows each monthly meeting. Meetings are on the 3rd Thursday, 6:30 pm. Auxiliary members meet in a separate room, same time, same location. Post POC: Gary Smith, phone 214-431-2187 or email ovpost132@gmail.com.
Riders Chapter 132 membership meeting:
Wednesday, April 3, 6:00 pm at the Oracle Elks Lodge #385, 1800 N. Oracle Rd. Meetings are on the 1st Wednesday, at 6:00 pm. Riders Chapter 132 Director – Jeff Fawks, phone 661-802-2596, email jeff_fawks@yahoo.com.
Mark your calendar. Upcoming Dates, activities and events to remember:
March 25, National Medal of Honor Day:
March 25 was established by Congress in 1999 as National Medal of Honor Day to “foster public appreciation and recognition of Medal of Honor Recipients.” March 25 was chosen because it was on March 25, 1863, that the first Medals of Honor were presented to six members of Andrews’ Raiders during the Civil War. The Raiders were involved in the Great Locomotive Chase, about which a 1956 movie was produced.
March 29, National Vietnam War Veterans Day:
This day marks the official withdrawal of U.S. troops from Vietnam in 1973. A day to thank and honor Vietnam era veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice, with special recognition of former POWs and families of the 1,582 still listed as Missing In Action. Please join together to pay tribute to the valiant service of Vietnam War Veterans.
Past Activities and Information:
Congratulations. The following members have accrued 45 or more years of continuous membership in the American Legion:
Don Cox – 52 yrs., Fred Creeley – 50 yrs., Bob Franke – 55 yrs., Marlyn Kienbaum – 56 yrs., Dick Kroese – 52 yrs., Elwood Mayberry – 52 yrs., Jeff Peckron – 46 yrs., Ed Reynolds – 63 yrs., Alfredo Trejo – 50 yrs.
April 21 (Sunday). The annual Post 132 sponsored picnic:
Post, Auxiliary, SAL and Riders members are invited. The picnic will be held at the Catalina State Park, Oro Valley, at the Gila Monster Pavilion in the Group Picnic Area. Food will be served from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, but the picnic area is reserved for the day. Post 132 will provide complimentary BBQ fare and sides, beer, wine, soda, and dessert. If you have a dish that you would like to share, or a portable BBQ grill, please contact Garry Lawrence below. Please RSVP if you plan to attend and if you are bringing someone with you. Contact Garry Lawrence at email faretired@gmail.com. Don’t delay. (There is a park entrance fee per vehicle. A 50% per vehicle discount is available with proof of veteran status).
February 4, Eagle Scout Court of Honor:
Scouts Garrison Abrams, Garner Abrams, Noah Brunet, Ian Lochridge, and Patrick Harrigan of Troop 211 in Oro Valley received their Eagle Scout awards during their Court of Honor ceremony. Post members, Larry McNamee, Bob Franke, Jim Blankenship, and Thomas Roblee attended the award ceremony and presented each new Eagle Scout with a folded American Flag that had flown over the US Capital in their honor. The American Legion has been an active supporter of Scouting since 1919 and the Post’s Flags for Eagles program is one of the Post’s signature Americanism programs.
February 13, Oro Valley Riders Chapter 132 Arizona Veterans Home support:
Riders Chapter 132 purchased a replacement cover for the 6 person cart used by the State Veteran Home in Tucson to transport residents of the Home to appointments throughout the campus of the VA. The wheelchair-compatible cart was purchased by the Chapter several years ago after a successful fundraising initiative.
March 2, Tangerine roadway cleanup:
Keeping Oro Valley the Clean Scene! On this day six members of the Post removed debris from the Post’s assigned one-mile stretch along Tangerine Rd. The clean-up turns into a social gathering and fun is had by all. Thanks to Tom Roblee for coordinating this quarterly activity and to the volunteers who make it happen. Photo: left to right; Jim Burt, Larry McNamee, Don Besse, Michael Bartelle and Delbert Giese. Tom Roblee was behind the camera. This is a low-stress, fun activity. Post, Auxiliary, and SAL members are welcome.
Contact Info:
Please like, follow and share with others to help spread the word about our Post. Facebook: 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 Oro Valley Unit 132, P.O. Box 69246, Oro Valley, AZ 85737.
Post 132 general information:
Bob Franke, call 520-909-2070.
Post 132 commander:
Steve Didio, call 520-332-9481 or email stevedidio@comcast.net.
Squadron 132 commander:
Ed Davis, call 520-229-1064 or email egdavis@att.net.
Riders Chapter 132 Director:
Jeff Fawks, call 661-802-2596 or email DirectorALR132@gmail.com.
Service Officer:
Jeri Harwood, call 208-351-9945 or email jjakita@aol.com.
Auxiliary Unit 132 president:
Lori Oehlert, call 920-319-6700 or email 15oehlert@gmail.com.
Past Commander/Newsletter Editor:
Ed Davis, call 520-229-1064 or email egdavis@att.net.