Welcome Aboard new member(s): Vinc Walburn, Jason Minson, Kart Bonoski, Frank Molnar Jr. Dainel Smith, Steven Albers, Elizabeth Lind, Richard O’Dell and Micahel Venerdi. 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 American Legion Riders and/or Patriot Guard: Ron Brenman member of Post 136 collected 95% of the donated items for the auction. Don Kilsh of Derby, KS Donated $100.00 and Charles M. Davis of Berryton, KS donated $200.00 to the Patriot Guard. Bike Night Emerson Biggins raised $420.00 for phone cards. American Legion Post 192, Canton, KS donated $288.00 to the Patriot Guard.
Kansas Vietnam Veterans: Last month the Kansas Vietnam Veterans Reunion at El Dorado Lake passed the hat for donations to Juanita Milligan and $1,000.00 was donated. Anyone wanting to donate to the fund can send checks to P.O. Box 518, Derby, KS 67037 and make checks payable to Juanita Milligan Project.
Memorial Bricks, After Sunday’s dedication there was a large interest from people wanting to buy memorial bricks. Attached is the request form, print and return all completed requests to 10406 Bluestem, Wichita, KS 67207. The price for each brick is $20.00. Please do not complete the top portion of the request form, print your name and phone number on the back side. Orders will be taken at any time. For more information please contact Diane Gonzales or Ruben Gonzales at 260-0999 or 260-0900.
Congratulation: to Kansas American Legion Rider Chapter 163, Marysville, KS. This chapter joins the ranks of ALR Chapters in accomplishing our Mission & Purpose of Supporting the American Legion and the American Veteran.
Congratulation: Jim Jones who was elected Sons of American Legion (SAL) Squadron Commander for Post 136.
Congratulation: Last months American Legion Riders Post 136 Spaghetti Feed and Auction was a success. The auction made $3,100.00 and the food sales made $350.00. All profits will go toward phone cards, VA and etc.
Home coming: Need as many riders that can make it to the home comings for SMSGT Kevin Homan, USAF, 812 E. Cedar Brook, Derby, KS, on August 22nd, SGT Joshua Scott, US Army, 9A Woodland Dr., Augusta, KS, on August 21st. LCPL Brent Combs, USMC, Wichita, KS, August 26th. Staging information will be provided later. Flags on bikes.
Cripple Creek: There are several groups of riders leaving at different dates, times and routes. See attachment for additional information, departure dates, departure times and departure routes. Sorry, do not have information on groups leaving before Wednesday. Ride Safe and will see all of you all at Cripple Creek.
Dedication: The dedication was a great success. Thanks to all those individuals who helped from the idea to the dedication, preparation and clean up. If you did not attend the dedication you miss a great program. Families of fallen soldiers were very touched with the ceremony. We received a lot of good comments on the stone and the memorial bricks. Thank you, you know who you are.
Vendors: The dedication would not have been a great success if it was not for all the vendors that provided funds, products or services. Please take the time and visit the vendors and thank them for their support. See attached list for all vendors.
Special Thanks: Special thanks from all American Legion Riders to American Legion member Dave Williams for loaning the canteen the funds to buy all the extra beer for this event.
Rides and Events for August/September
August 15-20th: Cripple Creek, Colorado, hope to see you all there.
August 26th: Children home in Ponca City. Staging will be at 10:30 A.M at the Lowe’s parking lot in Ponca City. Lunch will not be provided, be prepared and plan on eating some where else.
September 6th: The Haysville Football team has requested the ALR to circle the running track prior to the start of the football game. You need to contact Richard Elliott at 554-2236 for information on staging and flags.
September 10th, Sunday: Next Post 136 ALR meeting will be Sunday, 3:00 PM at Post 136.
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. All riders need to be ready to ride at 1900 hrs.
Donations to the American Legion Riders and/or Patriot Guard: Ron Brenman member of Post 136 collected 95% of the donated items for the auction. Don Kilsh of Derby, KS Donated $100.00 and Charles M. Davis of Berryton, KS donated $200.00 to the Patriot Guard. Bike Night Emerson Biggins raised $420.00 for phone cards. American Legion Post 192, Canton, KS donated $288.00 to the Patriot Guard.
Kansas Vietnam Veterans: Last month the Kansas Vietnam Veterans Reunion at El Dorado Lake passed the hat for donations to Juanita Milligan and $1,000.00 was donated. Anyone wanting to donate to the fund can send checks to P.O. Box 518, Derby, KS 67037 and make checks payable to Juanita Milligan Project.
Memorial Bricks, After Sunday’s dedication there was a large interest from people wanting to buy memorial bricks. Attached is the request form, print and return all completed requests to 10406 Bluestem, Wichita, KS 67207. The price for each brick is $20.00. Please do not complete the top portion of the request form, print your name and phone number on the back side. Orders will be taken at any time. For more information please contact Diane Gonzales or Ruben Gonzales at 260-0999 or 260-0900.
Congratulation: to Kansas American Legion Rider Chapter 163, Marysville, KS. This chapter joins the ranks of ALR Chapters in accomplishing our Mission & Purpose of Supporting the American Legion and the American Veteran.
Congratulation: Jim Jones who was elected Sons of American Legion (SAL) Squadron Commander for Post 136.
Congratulation: Last months American Legion Riders Post 136 Spaghetti Feed and Auction was a success. The auction made $3,100.00 and the food sales made $350.00. All profits will go toward phone cards, VA and etc.
Home coming: Need as many riders that can make it to the home comings for SMSGT Kevin Homan, USAF, 812 E. Cedar Brook, Derby, KS, on August 22nd, SGT Joshua Scott, US Army, 9A Woodland Dr., Augusta, KS, on August 21st. LCPL Brent Combs, USMC, Wichita, KS, August 26th. Staging information will be provided later. Flags on bikes.
Cripple Creek: There are several groups of riders leaving at different dates, times and routes. See attachment for additional information, departure dates, departure times and departure routes. Sorry, do not have information on groups leaving before Wednesday. Ride Safe and will see all of you all at Cripple Creek.
Dedication: The dedication was a great success. Thanks to all those individuals who helped from the idea to the dedication, preparation and clean up. If you did not attend the dedication you miss a great program. Families of fallen soldiers were very touched with the ceremony. We received a lot of good comments on the stone and the memorial bricks. Thank you, you know who you are.
Vendors: The dedication would not have been a great success if it was not for all the vendors that provided funds, products or services. Please take the time and visit the vendors and thank them for their support. See attached list for all vendors.
Special Thanks: Special thanks from all American Legion Riders to American Legion member Dave Williams for loaning the canteen the funds to buy all the extra beer for this event.
Rides and Events for August/September
August 15-20th: Cripple Creek, Colorado, hope to see you all there.
August 26th: Children home in Ponca City. Staging will be at 10:30 A.M at the Lowe’s parking lot in Ponca City. Lunch will not be provided, be prepared and plan on eating some where else.
September 6th: The Haysville Football team has requested the ALR to circle the running track prior to the start of the football game. You need to contact Richard Elliott at 554-2236 for information on staging and flags.
September 10th, Sunday: Next Post 136 ALR meeting will be Sunday, 3:00 PM at Post 136.
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. All riders need to be ready to ride at 1900 hrs.
August 22nd: Little Buster, Derby, KS.
August 29th: Lancashine Rose, 1001 N. Rose Hill Rd, Rose Hill, KS.
September 5th: Paula’s, K42, Wichita, KS
September 12th: Newton VFW
I am a big believer in the 'mirror test.' But, all that matters is if you can look in the mirror and honestly tell the person you see there, that you could have volunteered and helped when help was needed.
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