Oro Valley American Legion Post #132

Oro Valley Post 132  Special Notification,  May 14, 2023.

Oro Valley Post 132 Poppy Distribution information.

May 26, National Poppy Day:

Honor the fallen and support the living. The red poppy is a nationally recognized symbol of sacrifice worn by Americans since WWI to honor those who served and died for our country in all wars. In the battlefields of Belgium and elsewhere during World War I, poppies grew wild amid the ravages of war. Wear a red poppy to honor and remember.

May 27 and 28, Get your Remembrance Poppy:

Members of The American Legion Auxiliary have been distributing the Remembrance Poppy to the public for 104 years. That tradition continues as members of our very own Auxiliary Unit faithfully distribute poppies to the general public. The poppy is a source of financial and therapeutic benefit to the hospitalized and disabled veterans who construct them by hand, as well as benefiting thousands of other veterans and their families by the appreciated, but not required, donations. The Unit members will distribute Poppies Saturday, May 27, and Sunday, May 28, 8 am to 3 pm each day at the two Fry’s Food Stores in Oro Valley. Store locations: 10661 N. Oracle Rd. (Oracle and 1st Ave) and 10450 N. La Canada Dr. Stop by, say hello, and get your poppy. Donations to The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 132 are tax deductible. For additional information: email ovunit132@gmail.com, check website http://www.ovunit132.info, or contact Ms. Onita Davis at 520-229-1064. If you wish to mail a donation, make a check payable to ALA OV Unit 132, and mail it to ALA OV Unit 132, PO Box 69246, Oro Valley AZ, 85737. On the memo line enter “Poppies”.

Volunteers Needed, May 27 and 28:

The presence of Legionnaires, especially when wearing a uniform cap, has proven to make a huge difference in the way in which the public responds. Volunteer a little of your time to help the Auxiliary members. Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4BABAE2DA2F58-2023 or see aforementioned contact information. The Auxiliary needs volunteers from all of our Legion family so please use the above Signupgenius link to volunteer for a specific time slot. You will be taken to the Signup Genius website where you can indicate the date, time and location of your choice. After making your selection, scroll down to the bottom of the page and hit Submit. You will be asked to confirm your selection(s) and a confirmation will be emailed to you!