American Legion Riders 136 Monthly News Letter September 10, 2006
www.alr136.com
Welcome Aboard new member(s): Don Behrens Sr., Don Behrens Jr., Jerry Ward, Robert Jerome, Daryl Erdsly, and Jerry Armstrong. 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: Attorney General Phil Kline donated $500.00 to the KPG, this donation was originally donated to the Attorney General by the Phelps clan and after the dedication Attorney General Kline donated the money to the Kansas Patriot Guard, (can’t think of a better use for the Phelps’s money, can ya’ll!) Other donations: Deborah Jones and Associates $500.00, Steve Towns $50.00, Dean Wharton $4.00, Boese Family $570.00, Bobby Megli $100.00, Shane Potter$50.00, Westphal $20.00, Lehman’s $5.00, and the Lady’s of Post 136 $20.00. Greg (E-Bay) Hanson donated $21.00 to phone cards, his winnings for to 50-50 raffel.
Memorial Bricks, 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 260-0999. There are order forms in the bar area at the post or I can e-mail you one if you need them.
Congratulation: To all the ALR’s in Kansas, we were asked to lead the parade at Cripple Creek this year and we had a great turn out and have been invited to lead the parade again next year. Way to go Kansas ALR’S!
Thanks: Thanks to Tim Burke, Monika Barsney, Jerry Allen, Barbara and Leon Roberts, Gunny (Bill) Cook, and Rick Babinger for all the work they did on the dinning room floor. These guys and gals really worked their *ss off and the floor looks great!!!!!
FYI: New Challenge Coins, a new design challenge coin will be available soon. These are American Legion Riders coins and our patch on one side and the other side has American Legion Riders on it. The cost will be $4.00 a coin.
American Legion Riders/American Legion Donations: The ALR and the American Legion Post 136 donated a total of $1115. 37 to the legacy fund this year. Let’s keep up the good work.
Cripple Creek: The trip to Cripple Creek was a great success this year, both the Kansas ALR’s and the Kansas Patroit Guard received awards at the ceremonies on Saturday. During the award ceremonies, Susan, John Doles’s mother was there and she came forward to give her thanks to all of the Kansas Patriot Guard members. It was a very emotional time for all, but it felt great to know that so many people care and support us. If you never been to Cripple Creek try to plan to join us next year and if you been there before let’s do it again next year!
Dedication: We received two thank-you cards for our dedication on August the 13th. One card from Anita Foster, the mother of Sgt. Even S. Parker, she wanted us to know how special this day was for their family. The other card was from County Commissioner Ben Scintino, he wanted to thank us for inviting him and to tell us how great our riders are. (but we’ve known that for a while)
Down Members: Sorry to report we have two members down at this time. Gary Gray had an accident on his bike on August 19th; he was in Wesley for a few days but is doing much better now. If you would like to call him, his number is 651-6999.
Greg (E-Bay) Hanson had to lay his bike down last night after the ALR meeting; it was that or hit the car in front of him. Not sure how injured he is, he was going to the Doctor today. If you would like to send a card or call – phone # 733-2775, address is 2045 Marc Ave, Andover, Ks 67002.
Lets keep both of these guys in our thoughts and prayers.
Rides and Events for September/October
- September 12th: 210 Soldiers heading for Ft. Hood to be deployed to Iraq will be at the K-Mart parking lot at 47th and Broadway in Wichita at 11:00am and will depart at 12 noon. We will stage at the QT at 55th south and Broadway at 10:15, AIS 10:45. Flags on bikes. Need as many bikes as possible to give these soldiers a great send off.
September 15th: MIA-POW recognition at 7:00pm at post 136.
September 16th: Meet at Post 136 10:30 am –AIS 11:00am for MIA/POW Memorial dedication in Ponca City
September 16th:Saturday, Cajun Catfish Fry, American Legion Post 81, 1801 West Central El Dorado 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. ,Catered by "Da Cajun Shak" Catfish, Jumbalaya, Hushpuppies, Cole Slaw, $10.00 Per Person - Tickets may be purchased from any Post 81 Legion Rider or at the Post 81 Canteen.
September 17th: Banana Run to theVA. Please bring 2 packages of sugar free cookies or candies, we will be putting the sacks together around 11:00 Am AIS 12:30. FLAGS ON BIKES
September 23rd-24th : American Legion Riders State Rally, Canton Fairgrounds Canton, Kansas. $25.00 per person registration fee, this includes lunch, supper, and the band. Free camping without hook-ups, $10.00 for electric hook-up. This is a great time and a chance to see everyone from across the state.
October 6th: Haysville High Home Coming, meet at the post at 5:30pm AIS 6:00pm, we will stop before getting to the school to put flags on the bikes. We have been asked to ride a couple of laps around the football field and then line up for the players to run out between the bikes while we rev our engines. Let’s see if we can get as many bikes as possible there for these kids and their fans.
October 8th: Sunday, Post 136 ALR meeting 3:00pm. Hope to see you there.
2-Wheel-Tuesday's: Tuesday night rides. 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.
- September 12th: VFW Newton,Ks Great hamburgers only $1.25, can’t beat that price.
September 19th: Paula’s on K-42 Wichita
September 26th: Post 136, the new national commander will be at the post for supper at 7:00pm. There will be brisket and pot luck. Please call Karen Babinger at 777-0344 to find out what dish you need to bring. Lets have as many members there as possible to met the new National Commander. We will have a color guard to escort the National Commander to the Post.
October 3rd: MaGoo’s in Wichita
October 10th : La Paisa Mexican Restaurant 21st and Arkansas, Wichita. The owner Connie would like to get a group picture of us for the restaurant, let’s have a big turn out for her.
October 17th: Hooter’s on North Rock Road in Wichita
Hey everyone, this is my first news letter, sure hope I got everything ok. Please let me know if I messed up (be nice) Diane.
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