Oro Valley Post 132 Newsletter, September 8, 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 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. We hope to see you there. Post POC: Garry Lawrence, phone # (520) 245-8521 or email faretired@gmail.com.
Mark your calendar. Upcoming Dates, activities and events to remember:
September 11, Patriot Day:
Honoring the memory of the nearly 3,000 victims who died in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Each year Americans dedicate this day to remembering those who died and the first responders who risked their own lives to save others. The United States flag should be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sundown. In addition, the people of the United States are asked to observe a moment of silence on Patriot Day in remembrance of the victims.
Past Activities and Information:
Making an appointment with a Veterans Benefits Counselor (VBC) :
Veterans wanting to make an appointment with an Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services benefits counselor now have multiple options:
1. Schedule an in-person appointment online via Calendly https://calendly.com/d/4yh-xhr-zd4.
2. Schedule a virtual appointment https://calendly.com/d/4vv-4hn-z89.
3. Schedule an in-person appointment by phone 602-535-1215.
August 22, more babies on the way:
Auxiliary Unit 132 member Rosie Gonzales delivered backpacks filled with essential baby items to the Tucson VA and the Arizona Army National Guard Unit at the Silverbell Army Heliport in Marana, AZ. The Tucson VA sponsors a quarterly baby shower for the expectant mothers in its program. The baby bags for the expectant soldiers were received by Roberto Gonzalez, Family Readiness Program Manager for the Guard Unit.
Members of the Auxiliary Unit have been providing baby bags welcoming newborns to military families of local Arizona National Guard for 15 years. More than 90 baby bags have been distributed to date.
August 24, a successful 15th annual golf tournament fundraiser:
Thank you to the golfers, many who have played in 10 or more of our 15 tournaments, the supportive businesses, and the individuals within the local community, and especially the generous support of our members. The annual tournament is our primary fundraiser funding our award-winning programs. The Post’s color guard once again presented the colors during the opening ceremony. A well-earned thank you to the many volunteers who helped to ensure a successful tournament.
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.