Welcome aboard 4 new members: Davin Clayton, John DeArmond, Marc Riley and Robert Kierzek Your membership in ALR 136 will never be taken for granted and you will always have a voice.
Donations to ALR 136: ALR member David Pepin $500 in “ Memory “ of his wife-Karen
Mrs. Hamm $100 (Phone Cards)
Donations to ALR 136: ALR member David Pepin $500 in “ Memory “ of his wife-Karen
Mrs. Hamm $100 (Phone Cards)
To Patriot Guard: Doris Wills $200 , ALR member Bill (Deke) Johnson $100 , ALR member Mike Shock $225 for 376 Patriot Guard Patches to be given to 3-227 AVN BN, 1st Air Cav- each member of the unit will receive a PG patch. “Thanks to all for what you do.“
3 New Kansas ALR Chapters: Kansas ALR has added ALR 106 (Larned) , ALR 401 (Wichita) , ALR 366 (Hillsboro) to our growing family of Kansas ALR Chapters. There are currently 39 Chapters in Kansas serving the American Veteran and supporting the largest Veterans Organization in the world , the American Legion. These Chapters are excited to be apart of the growing Kansas ALR and look forward to participating in our Mission and Purpose.
National Legion Commendations awarded at Jan. meeting: to Kansas Patriot Guard Web-Mistress Maria Dahlquist (www.kspatriotguard.org) who designed and maintains the Patriot Guard Web Site. To ALR members, Doc Herndon, JD Dunham, Jim Stephens. You have demonstrated service before self. On-behalf of the Kansas ALR “Thank You”
For his selfless service to his Country, American Legion Riders, Patriot Guard and the Community in which he lives: decorated Vietnam Vet Terry (Darkhorse) Houck was presented by the ALR 136 membership (through personal donations) a “ Purple Heart “ Derby Cover for his Iron Horse. One small token of our appreciation, we are proud to call him our friend.
LTC Mike (Dogboy) Hall is retiring from the ANG in March , Dogboy, Rachel and Chris will be returning to their Home State of Virginia, Dogboy will be teaching ROTC, where he will have the opportunity to help shape the minds of our future Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines. We wish the Hall family the best Life has to offer- they will be missed.
ALR 136 membership voted to establish a “Active Duty Assistance Fund” to assist our active duty personnel for needs that may arise for the family when deployment may cause a disruption in pay for the Soldiers family. $500 was earmarked for this fund. ALR 136 will be able to work hand in hand with our Post / Department and other Kansas ALR Chapters. Funds will only be dispersed by the vote of at least 3 ALR 136 elected Officers.
Patriot Guard named “ Kansans of the Year” 2006, by the Topeka Journal. Congrats to YOU ALL for what you have done to support the Patriot Guard Mission (Honoring our KIAs)
ALR 136 member and Derby City Council member Jim (Dinger) Meidinger was very instrumental in the re- naming of 63rd South in Derby to “Patriot Ave” Thank Dinger for his efforts.
Winter Park, Colorado: Salute To American Veterans – POW/MIA Recognition Ride Aug. 16th, 17th,18th , 2007 call for rsvp 1-800-472-7017 , Vintage Lodge – use group # 3A27WU-KansasALR to receive discount rate. Rooms are limited- now is the time to RSVP ! Will have some great Motorcycle rides, Balloon Rides, Band etc. www.vintagehotel.com/index2.html
National ALR Rally, July 5-8, Donelson, TN, more info will be posted as it becomes available.
Jan. 27th (First ALR 406, Fund Raiser) – Sat.- Taco Feed 5-8 PM , $6 all U can eat, includes tea / water. Beer & Pop available. Held at Post 406, 9932 SW Eugene Rd, (Between Andover & Augusta- west of Santa Fe Lake Rd , ½ blk N. of Kellogg. Support your ALR….(possible Homecoming early afternoon- details will follow)
Feb. 3rd-4th – Mid-Winter Forum – Ark City-Post 18- opportunity for you to learn more about your Legion, S.A.L. & Aux programs. ALR Annual report will be given Sat. (National Commander will be present Sunday AM.) Plan to attend- be home in time for Super Bowl. HQ Motel 620-442-7700
Feb. 10th (5th District) Annual Chili Challenge – hosted by ALR 4 (Murdock & Main) 11 AM to 2 PM ..Trophies / prize money..ALR 136 member Doc Herndon has agreed to cook 14 qrts his famous Chili. Will have a cool display for 136..need at least 4 more to be on team..need ALL ALR 136 support to come and taste & vote. $10 taster bowls(13 & over) $5 (6-12) Free (5 & under). Contact: “ Doc “ Herndon 644-7362 if you want to help with display(need ideas) – cooking etc.
Feb. 10th (Sat.) Post 136 Valentine’s Dance – smothered Chicken Dinner $10 per person, 6 PM. RSVP at Post 136 777-4301 or at the Canteen.
March 17th- (St. Patricks Day) ALR 136, first 2007 Fund Raiser – Corn Beef Cabbage / Green Beer – LIVE AUCTION – A good time for all - Details next months Newsletter
“Thanks ALR 136 member Gary (Jonsey) Jones for the Keg of Beer & Pizza after meeting”
“Thanks Mindy Saindon (returning to Iraq) for the signed Flag”
“Thanks Connie Perkins (Pony Girl) for the designed Unit Flag”
2 Wheel Tuesday
Come meet , greet and chow with your Brothers & Sisters ALR every Tuesday eve. Meet at Post 136 6 PM AIS 7 PM (note) here comes old man Winter again- 4 wheelers OK
- Jan.16th: Quigleys- Rose Hill rating ? let U know next month
Jan.23nd: VFW Haysville- Mex rating ++
Jan 30th: Marys Supper Club , 4545 So. Hydraulic, Wichita rating + +++
Feb. 6th: Charlies – 31st So. & Oliver, Wichita rating ? new management
Feb. 13th: Trade Winds (Wounded Knee) Hydraulic/ Wassall, Wichita Rating ++++
NEXT MEETING Feb. 11th – 3 PM at Post 136
No Person was ever honored for what they received. Honor has been the reward for what they gave…
American POW/MIAs will Never be Forgotten ! Ride Free and Safe !
