Welcome Aboard new member(s): Harold Cooper, Larry Taylor, Ryan Voss, Chris Sanders, Greg Hansen and Dave Decker. Welcome aboard to American Legion Riders 136, your membership in the ALR will never be taken for granted. It’s an honor to have you as new member of the American Legion Riders 136.
Donations to the Patriot Guard: Ed Powell, owner of Confederated Builders, Derby, KS Donated $255.00 which will paid for 300 vest Patriot Guard patches, Dave Williams $135.00, Swenson Auctioneer $120.00, Tamara Potter $100.00 and Charles Stripling donated $40.00.
Dedication Fund: Logan (Will Bill) Carvel donated $100.00 for the American Legion Post sign and Beran Concrete, Kenny Beran, owner donated $1000.00, and Rose Hill Bank donated $250.00.
Memorial Bricks, ALR is selling memorial bricks. The price for each brick is $20.00. Do not complete the top portion of the request form place your name on the back. Attached is the request form, print and return all completed request to Diane. Orders will be taken at any time. For more information please contact Diane Gonzales or Ruben Gonzales at 260-0999 or 260-0900.
Congrats to two NEW Kansas Legion Riders Chapters : Independence, KS and McPherson, KS , these two Chapters join the ranks of ALR Chapters in accomplishing our Mission & Purpose of Supporting the American Legion and the American Veteran.
Home coming: State Department Commander, Pat Culver is having her home coming at the Best Western Motel, Wichita, KS. Location is I-135 North and 53rd Street North exit 13. Social hour is at 5:30 P.M. and dinner at 6:00 P.M. The cost is $22.00 per person. Dress will be business causal and you can wear your vest. RSVP no later than July 27, 2006. For more formation and RSVP please contact Don Culver at 316-788-5153 or email address dculver@swbell.net.
Cripple Creek: August 16th-20th Veterans Rally/ POW/MIA Recognition Ride, there are two rooms available. For more information contact: Greg Hansen at cphans@swbell.net.
Rides and Events for July/August
July 15th &16th, Sat & Sun: Vietnam Veterans Family Reunion at El Dorado Lake this year will be special. We will be participating in the largest POW/MIA Ceremony held in the State of Kansas. El Dorado ALR Post 81 will provide the Color Guard for the opening Ceremony. All Kansas ALR are invited to participate in the opening ceremonies. We are asking everyone who has an extra POW/MIA Flags please bring it with you, to be use at the ceremony. All Patriot Guard members will have a chance to sign a “Welcome Home” Flag which will be given to the Vietnam Veterans. The ALR & Patriot Guard will be receiving an award from the Vietnam Veterans. Hoping to have 200 plus ALR members attend. Staging will be at the El Dorado Wal-Mart parking lot west side, time to meet will be at 9:00 A.M. All riders will be escorted by the El Dorado police at 9:30am. GOOD NEWS, we will not need to purchase a day pass unless you plan to stay past 12 noon. You will be given the opportunity to purchase a day pass at staging area.
July 14th, Fri: The American Legion Post in Wellington has requested ALR members for help with the town’s Parade on Friday, at 8:00 P. M., meet in Wellington for staging at 7-7:30 PM, at 300 block of So. Washington Street. For additional information contact Gillian 1-800-995-1315
July 16th, Sun (MSGT Juanita Milligan project) Juanita, is really in need of help. The National American Legion will be there filming a commercial and we need as many members as possible to be there. This will be a great opportunity to show that the ALR supports Families and Soldiers, at a time of need. Volunteers will meet at Juanita’s' house, 2010 Northridge, Andover at 8:00 A. M. Riding or driving directions, Andover Rd to 21st street, turn left to Lakeside Dr., turn left on Northridge street, and house is on the left side, bring shovels & wheel barrows and some dirt work to be done, clean garage, install peg boards and interior work. There will be a free Hamburgers and Hot Dogs for all volunteers. Lunch is donated by “Bull” (Greg) Thompson. For more information you can contact: Greg Hansen at hamchop@sbcglobal.net.
July 22nd, Sat: Spaghetti Feed, Auction and Dance at Post 136 Mulvane. All profits will go toward phone cards, VA and etc. Dinner and auction will start at 5:00- 8:00 PM and dance 8:00 P.M. to? The cost will be $6.50 for all you can eat.
August 12th, Sat: Next ALR 136 meeting / Saturday, 3:00 PM at Post 136. All ALR members will meet at the Post at 12:00 P.M. We will be setting up for the dedication, erecting tents, cleaning up around the build and setting up the dining area.
August 13th, Sunday: Dedication of ALR / PG / POW/MIA stone at Post 136, the ceremony is an open invitation to all Patriots (flyer will be forthcoming). The ceremony will start at 1:00 P.M. We need 100% attendance from our 164 ALR members.
Kansas ALR news: Legacy Fund, Tom Bock’s request to help raise money for the American Legion Legacy Fund to help insure all children of our KIA’s have the opportunity to receive a college education. Coupon books are available at each American Legion Post. For more information contact EBay at hamchop@sbcglobal.net. ALL profits will go to the Legacy fund on be-half of the Kansas ALR
Tuesday Rides (2 & 4 Wheel) Come, meet and greet your ALR Brothers and Sisters every Tuesday night for a great ride and good food. Meet at Post 136 at 1800 hrs. Ready to ride at 1900 hrs sharp.
Donations to the Patriot Guard: Ed Powell, owner of Confederated Builders, Derby, KS Donated $255.00 which will paid for 300 vest Patriot Guard patches, Dave Williams $135.00, Swenson Auctioneer $120.00, Tamara Potter $100.00 and Charles Stripling donated $40.00.
Dedication Fund: Logan (Will Bill) Carvel donated $100.00 for the American Legion Post sign and Beran Concrete, Kenny Beran, owner donated $1000.00, and Rose Hill Bank donated $250.00.
Memorial Bricks, ALR is selling memorial bricks. The price for each brick is $20.00. Do not complete the top portion of the request form place your name on the back. Attached is the request form, print and return all completed request to Diane. Orders will be taken at any time. For more information please contact Diane Gonzales or Ruben Gonzales at 260-0999 or 260-0900.
Congrats to two NEW Kansas Legion Riders Chapters : Independence, KS and McPherson, KS , these two Chapters join the ranks of ALR Chapters in accomplishing our Mission & Purpose of Supporting the American Legion and the American Veteran.
Home coming: State Department Commander, Pat Culver is having her home coming at the Best Western Motel, Wichita, KS. Location is I-135 North and 53rd Street North exit 13. Social hour is at 5:30 P.M. and dinner at 6:00 P.M. The cost is $22.00 per person. Dress will be business causal and you can wear your vest. RSVP no later than July 27, 2006. For more formation and RSVP please contact Don Culver at 316-788-5153 or email address dculver@swbell.net.
Cripple Creek: August 16th-20th Veterans Rally/ POW/MIA Recognition Ride, there are two rooms available. For more information contact: Greg Hansen at cphans@swbell.net.
Rides and Events for July/August
July 15th &16th, Sat & Sun: Vietnam Veterans Family Reunion at El Dorado Lake this year will be special. We will be participating in the largest POW/MIA Ceremony held in the State of Kansas. El Dorado ALR Post 81 will provide the Color Guard for the opening Ceremony. All Kansas ALR are invited to participate in the opening ceremonies. We are asking everyone who has an extra POW/MIA Flags please bring it with you, to be use at the ceremony. All Patriot Guard members will have a chance to sign a “Welcome Home” Flag which will be given to the Vietnam Veterans. The ALR & Patriot Guard will be receiving an award from the Vietnam Veterans. Hoping to have 200 plus ALR members attend. Staging will be at the El Dorado Wal-Mart parking lot west side, time to meet will be at 9:00 A.M. All riders will be escorted by the El Dorado police at 9:30am. GOOD NEWS, we will not need to purchase a day pass unless you plan to stay past 12 noon. You will be given the opportunity to purchase a day pass at staging area.
July 14th, Fri: The American Legion Post in Wellington has requested ALR members for help with the town’s Parade on Friday, at 8:00 P. M., meet in Wellington for staging at 7-7:30 PM, at 300 block of So. Washington Street. For additional information contact Gillian 1-800-995-1315
July 16th, Sun (MSGT Juanita Milligan project) Juanita, is really in need of help. The National American Legion will be there filming a commercial and we need as many members as possible to be there. This will be a great opportunity to show that the ALR supports Families and Soldiers, at a time of need. Volunteers will meet at Juanita’s' house, 2010 Northridge, Andover at 8:00 A. M. Riding or driving directions, Andover Rd to 21st street, turn left to Lakeside Dr., turn left on Northridge street, and house is on the left side, bring shovels & wheel barrows and some dirt work to be done, clean garage, install peg boards and interior work. There will be a free Hamburgers and Hot Dogs for all volunteers. Lunch is donated by “Bull” (Greg) Thompson. For more information you can contact: Greg Hansen at hamchop@sbcglobal.net.
July 22nd, Sat: Spaghetti Feed, Auction and Dance at Post 136 Mulvane. All profits will go toward phone cards, VA and etc. Dinner and auction will start at 5:00- 8:00 PM and dance 8:00 P.M. to? The cost will be $6.50 for all you can eat.
August 12th, Sat: Next ALR 136 meeting / Saturday, 3:00 PM at Post 136. All ALR members will meet at the Post at 12:00 P.M. We will be setting up for the dedication, erecting tents, cleaning up around the build and setting up the dining area.
August 13th, Sunday: Dedication of ALR / PG / POW/MIA stone at Post 136, the ceremony is an open invitation to all Patriots (flyer will be forthcoming). The ceremony will start at 1:00 P.M. We need 100% attendance from our 164 ALR members.
Kansas ALR news: Legacy Fund, Tom Bock’s request to help raise money for the American Legion Legacy Fund to help insure all children of our KIA’s have the opportunity to receive a college education. Coupon books are available at each American Legion Post. For more information contact EBay at hamchop@sbcglobal.net. ALL profits will go to the Legacy fund on be-half of the Kansas ALR
Tuesday Rides (2 & 4 Wheel) Come, meet and greet your ALR Brothers and Sisters every Tuesday night for a great ride and good food. Meet at Post 136 at 1800 hrs. Ready to ride at 1900 hrs sharp.
- July 11th: La Paisa, Mexican Restaurant, 21st and Arkansas, Wichita. There is going to be a surprise birthday for William (Gunny) Cook at the La Paisa Restaurant. The owner would like to have a group picture for her business. We need to have a large turn out.
July 18th : Magoo’s,
July 25th : Zeek’s in Augusta, KS
August 1st: Newton VFW
August 8th: Lancashine Rose, 1001 N. Rose Hill Rd, Rose Hill, KS
August 15th: Little Busters, Derby, KS
Patriotism is easy to understand in America; it means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country. Calvin Coolidge
