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SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, SQUADRON 66Welcome to the 2017–18 Legion year, friends and Sons of the

American Legion! At our first meeting, the attending membership set thedirection of the Squadron for the unfolding year. We are concentrating onservice to Veterans past and present. The Historian is tasked with importantcontributions by leading Squad members through the exploration andrecording of their Father’s and Grandfather’s military history and mentoringour Photographer in recording events this year in photos, which will beplaced in a binder. The Squadron has supported the Post in placing flagson Veteran’s graves twice each year in the three SLO cemeteries. It has beennoticed many grave markers do not indicate military service, and theSquadron has voted to procure small stickers from the TAL Flag & Emblemfolks and work with internment authorities and others to give Veteranspassed on the recognition deserved. To help support this effort, small clingwindow U.S. flags are available for your appreciated donation in the Post.We have a work day planned to spiff up the front of the Post, contingentupon the completion of SLO County repaving of the parking lot, and Sonattendees will be treated to having their admission paid at Rangemastersfor a bit of target shooting! If you are the Son of a Veteran, or a Son whohas been inactive and would like to participate in our active year, Iencourage you to attend our brief meetings on the first open Monday at6:15pm monthly.

For God and Country, serving VeteransRandy Earl, Commander, Squadron 66, Sons of the American Legion

SLO Legion News adjutant@slolegion.com August 2017 August 2017 adjutant@slolegion.com SLO Legion News

AUGUST—SEPTEMBER, 2017

LEGION NEWSSAN LUIS OBISPO POST 66

August 2017

COMMANDERS CORNEROur new fiscal year started off with a

BANG. Well over 100 people came to ourfirst 4th of July Celebration and ourmember/guest dinner. Seven of our MarineCorp members were presented with a “Quiltof Valor” and John Archuleta won the“Marble Raffle” for $1,021.00. Julycontinued on with Monday socials and agreat second dinner on the 26th. TheLegion District 16 meeting included theinduction of Janice Somers as the ViceCommander of the District and GlendaPowell as the District Vice President for theAuxiliary. Congratulations.

Commander Dan

ADJUTANT’S MESSAGE July 1st is the beginning of the new

Legion year, so you will begin gettingnotices from the American Legion aboutmembership renewal. This is for the 2018Legion year which starts 1 July. You havesome payment options as always, if you areof the computer world the easiest is to go tomylegion.org and pay online. You can senda check with your renewal notice or there isthe ever-popular cash at the Post. This year’smembership dues are still $45.00.

Starting off the 2018 year we currentlyhave 122 paid members, which means wehave 416 unpaid members. Not to worry asthe American Legion Nation just sent out2018 renewal notices so one number will godown and the other will go up. The supergood news is that the first couple of weeksin July have produced seven new members.In order to maintain our membership Ichallenge each of you to recruit a newmember this year. We all know of fellowVeterans out there who would makeexcellent Legion members. Bring them to adinner or a Monday night social and let’sshow them what we are about. If you needa Legion name tag please call the Post andleave the information or call me 440-1551.

NEW LEGION MEMBERSMichael Belloumi—Army, VietnamJill Edwards—Air Force, Lebanon/GrenadaWallace English—Air Force, KoreaJorge Gonzales—Army, Persian Gulf

James Lowe—Navy, VietnamG. Richard Potter—Air Force, VietnamDennis Rivers—Marines, Persian Gulf

If you have any questions or looking to helpout at the Post let me know.

Rich Powell, Post AdjutantKeep the Faith

AMERICAN LEGION RIDERSCHAPTER 66

First of all, the American Legion Ridermeeting time has changed to 1730 hrs.(5:30 PM), still on the first Wednesday ofthe month. This allows us to conductmeetings without tabling issues due to the1900 hr. Post meeting.

Next, at the 2017 American LegionRiders Convention, the question was asked,"If your ALR Chapter were to cease to existwould your home town notice"? I have beengiving this challenge a lot of thought.

The state has several American LegionPosts having problems with a "Legion vs.Riders" mentality. I am very happy to reportPost 66 is not one of them. Yea, there was ashort period of time where some "OleSchool" Legionnaires weren't too sure abouta bunch of "Bikers" hanging around theirPost. With a lot of hard work, the Ridersquickly changed their attitude. These"Bikers" started participating in fundraisers;Welcome Homes for our Brother/Sisters inArms; seeing home our fallen to "PostEverlasting," with full honors; supportingPost events; and even being responsible forevents that led up to the purchase of thePost's new refrigeration units in the bar.Then I asked myself, "How active are ALRmembers within our Post? Well, that didn'ttake that much thought. Chapter 66 Ridershave only been chartered for five years, yetare holding some major offices at the Post.Let's just start with Post 66's PostCommander, First Vice Commander, Sgt. atArms., and at least two Executive Members,not to mention the SALs Commander,Adjutant, and Chaplin; yes, they are all ALRmembers. So, if the Riders were to dissolveand cut all strings, the Post would definitelynotice. But what about our community?Over the last few years, I have seen the Post

step up to the 9/11 ceremony; Fourth ofJuly Open-House at the Post; and yes, thepancake breakfast. As Riders, SALs, Auxiliary,and Legionnaires, our next step is toestablish an even higher profile within ourcommunity at large. That way, when we ridethrough town, we are recognized as the"Good Guys" who are still serving…

Don Marriott, PresidentChapter 66 American Legion Riders

AUXILIARYHere’s off to a fabulous new year and

congratulations again to all of the newofficers in the Legion family. Our new fiscalyear began on July 1st, 2017. Please sendyour dues of $35 to Glenda Powell at thePost address. Reminder, our monthlybusiness meetings are held on the 1stWednesday of the month at 5pm at thepost. We encourage everyone to attend ourbusiness meetings, Monday night socialsand Post dinners.

We look forward to seeing you at the Post.For God and Country,Lindi Woods, Auxiliary President

CHAPLAIN’S CHATMy youngest son, who is in the Army,

will be deploying to Afghanistan shortly.This got me thinking about our Legionmotto – beginning with – “for God andCountry.”

As Veterans, we have put that intopractice quite literally; and many of oursons, daughters, family and friends continuethe commitment for God and Country. It isup to us, the Legion family, to wholeheartedly, support those who are carryingon those beliefs and commitments that havemade our Country so remarkable.

So, as Chaplain, I would like to remindall of you to not only think well of our activeMilitary, but to write them, send them carepackages – keep informed on what they aredoing; and to pray for their well-being on aregular basis.

Peace be with you.Bart Topham, Chaplain

WED AUG 2 BUSINESS MEETINGS5:00 Auxiliary 6:00 PM Legion Riders7:00 PM Legion Business Meeting

MON AUG 7 TACOS / SOCIAL NIGHT / SONS MEETING4:30 to 8:00 PM Social Night6:15 PM SONS meeting / business room

WED AUG 9 LEGION DINNER / PORK RIBS 6:00 PM Social Hour7:00 PM Dinner / Guests invitedAuxiliary Hosts Dinner / Raffle Ticket Sales and Tables Clean Up

MON AUG 14 HOT / CHILI DOGS / HONOR FLIGHT MEETING4:30 PM to 8:00 PM 6:00 PM Honor Flight / Dining Hall

MON AUG 21 NEW BAKED POTATO BAR / SOCIAL NIGHT4:30 PM to 8:00 PM Social Night

MON AUG 28 HAM / TURKEY BURGER / SOCIAL NIGHT4:30 PM to 8:00 PM Social Night

MON SEPT 4 LABOR DAY POST CLOSED

WED SEPT 6 BUSINESS MEETINGS5:00 Auxiliary 5:30 PM Legion Riders7:00 PM Legion Business Meeting

MON SEPT 11 HOT / CHILI DOGS / SOCIAL NIGHT / SONS / HONOR FLIGHT4:30 PM to 8:00 PM Social Night6:00 PM Honor Flight / Dining Room6:15 PM SONS business meeting / meeting room

WED SEPT 13 LEGION FAMILY DINNER / CHOICE SIRLOIN6:00 PM Social Hour7:00 PM Dinner / Guests invitedSONS Hosts Dinner / Raffle Ticket Sales and Tables Clean Up

MON SEPT 18 NEW BAKED POTATO BAR / SOCIAL NIGHT4:30 PM to 8:00 PM Social Night

MON SEPT 25 HAM / TURKEY BURGER / SOCIAL NIGHT4:30 PM to 8:00 PM Social Night

WED SEPT 27 LEGION FAMILY DINNER / CHICKEN 6:00 PM Social Hour7:00 PM Dinner / Guests invitedSONS Hosts Dinner / Raffle Ticket Sales and Tables Clean Up

SAVE THE DATESSAT. SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 - 10AM - HOT DOG LUNCH AFTERWARDS Legion Family Membership OrientationAll New Members and Members who have not attended before.

WED. OCTOBER 18, 2017 - 10AM - 2:30 PM - POST HOST USO LUNCHRide 2 Recovery Wounded Warriors and Guests ride their bicycles from SanFrancisco to LA.

WED. NOVEMBER 15, 2017 - 6 PMAuxiliary Silent Auction / RaffleFamous Pork Chop Night too!

FIRST ANNUAL FOURTH OF JULY AT POST 66