The Yuma Legionnaire
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The Yuma Legionnaire
H. H. Donkersley American Legion Post 19 JULY—AUGUST 2013 The Yuma Legionnaire 2575 South Virginia Drive Yuma, Arizona 85364 Meeting 2nd Tuesday of each Month at 6:30 p.m. Office Hours Monday— Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm Children’s 4th of July Watermelon Bash Inside This Issue Post Officers 2 Commanders words 3 Calendar 4-5 Post Manager 6 Advertisements 8-11 Do not miss the fun on the 29th of June at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. There will be face painting, train rides, prizes for the children, hot dogs, sodas, cookies and of course there will be plenty of free watermelon! There will also be a watermelon eating contests by age groups with cool prizes for the winners! This is a totally free of charge event for the children of our community! Congratulations Levi L. Riley Special points of interest: JULY 4th of J uly– Hot Dog Bar in the Lounge 19-26 July— Yuma’s own Levi ???? Will attend Boys Nation in Washington D.C. 27th – Korean War ending Anniversary (1956) Lunch11:00am-1:30pm AUGUST 4th –Coast Guard Birthday 7th –Purple Heart Day 15th –V-J Day Yuma’s Gila Ridge High School Levi L. Riley was selected as one of two representatives from Arizona to represent our state at Boys Nation in Washington from July 19-26, where young leaders from 49 states receive an education on the structure and function of federal government. The 1946 American Legion National Convention adopted the event as an official youth activity. Three years later, it became American Legion Boys Nation. At the event, each delegate acts as a senator from his Boys State. The young law makers caucus at the beginning of the session, then organize into committees and conduct hearings on bills submitted by program delegates. Senators learn the proper method of handling bills, according to U.S. Senate rules. The week of government training also includes lectures, forums and visits to federal agencies, national shrines, institutions, memorials and historical sites. On Capitol Hill, Boys Nation senators meet with elected officials from their home states. Since its inception, a number of its graduates have been elected to public office, including presidents, congressmen, state governors and state legislators. Korean War Remembrance Luncheon The Korean War was fought from 1950 until 1953 and pitted the United States, South Korea, and their UN allies against North Korea and the Chinese Communists. After three years, one month, and two days, combat ended in Korea as the Armistice was signed at Panmunjom. Signed at 1000 (10:00 a.m.), it became effective at 2200 (10:00 p.m.) on the same day. Korea remains in an armistice status without a formal peace treaty to this day! Sergeant Harold R. Cross, K Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Regimental Combat Team, was killed by mortar blast at 2040 (8:40 p.m.), the last American soldier killed in action in the Korean War! July 27, 1953 we mark the end of the Korean War. July 27, 2013 from 11:00a.m. to 1:30p.m. in the Lounge. We will be having a cold-cut luncheon to honor all of those who served (living & past), in this war. We are asking any members who may have any memorabilia or souvenirs to please bring them to share with us! Page 2 Post Officers 2013-14 Post Commander Wayne Howard Sr. Vice Commander Thomas Woodward Jr. Vice Commander Bob Carey Finance Officer Dean Calvert Adjutant Richard Perez Past Commander Terry L Rubenacker Chaplain Clarence Smythe Executive Board Clarence Smythe Larry Lord Gary Johnson Armando Quijano Gary Rochester Bobby Lohr Auxiliary Officers 2012-13 President Ruth Patterson 1st Vice President April Galvan 2nd Vice President Barbara Rochester Chaplain Rita Steen Historian Ruth Patterson Secretary Sarah Carey Treasurer Judy LaBounty Sgt-at-Arms Anita Kimball Jr. Past President Karen Maisano Members at Large Judy Yates Beth Meador Rachel Crawford Coast Guard’s 223rd Birthday The U.S. Coast Guard is one of the five armed forces of the United States and the only military organization within the Department of Homeland Security. Since 4 August 1790 the Coast Guard has safeguarded our Nation's maritime interests and environment around the world. The Coast Guard is an adaptable, responsive military force of maritime professionals whose broad legal authorities, capable assets, geographic diversity and expansive partnerships provide a persistent presence along our rivers, in the ports, littoral regions and on the high seas. Coast Guard presence and impact is local, regional, national and international. These attributes make the Coast Guard a unique instrument of maritime safety, security and environmental stewardship. Today’s U.S. Coast Guard, with nearly 42,000 men and women on active duty, is a unique force that carries out an array of civil and military responsibilities touching almost every facet of the U.S. maritime environment. The Coast Guard's motto is Semper Paratus, meaning "Always Ready." Purple Heart Day The purple Heart is awarded to any member of the Armed Forces that has been wounded or killed, died as a result of a battle, or otherwise designated by the United States. This now includes those persons killed as a result of a friendly fire. Now we celebrate Purple Heart Day on the anniversary of its inception, August 7th. On this day, it is our patriotic duty to remember and recognize those people willing to serve our country, no matter the price! V-J Day V-J Day is a celebration of the Surrender of Japan, which was initially announced on August 15, 1945 (August 14th U.S. date), ending combat in the Second World War. At noon, Japan standard time on that day, Emperor Hirohito’s Announcement of Japan’s acceptance of the terms of the Potsdam Declaration was broadcast to the Japanese people over the radio. Earlier and same Day, the Japanese government broadcast an announcement over Radio Tokyo that “acceptance of the Potsdam Proclamation (would be) coming soon,” then advised the Allies of the surrender by sending a cable to U.S. President Harry S. Truman via the Swiss diplomatic mission in Washington. Since Japan was the last Axis Power to surrender and V-J Day followed V-E Day, by three months, V-J Day marked the end of World War II. AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS Director Bob Carey Vice-Director Larry Buthmann Treasurer Gary Rochester Secretary Sarah Carey Membership Chairman Cindy Carey Chaplain Barbara Rochester Sgt-At-Arms Bob Rehme Veterans Transportation System (VTS) If you are residing in Yuma County and are scheduled for a medical appointment at VA-Tucson, a round trip shuttle is available for free transportation (wheelchair accessible). To reserve a seat, please call 520-629-4626 or email: [email protected] Note: for Pick up/Drop off times contact Richard at Post 19 office. Page 3 H. H. Donkersley Post 19 American Legion Executive Board Meets 2nd Monday of each Month General Meeting 2nd Tuesday Each Month Words from the Commander For those of you that don’t know me-- my name is Wayne Howard, and I’m the newly elected Commander here at Post 19. I’d like to thank everyone for the confidence they have shown to elect me as Commander for the coming year. I would like everyone associated with the Post to please show your appreciation to the new members and guests. It only takes a few kind welcome words to make people want to come back and enjoy our various events. We have one of the largest Post in the state, yet there is this stigma from other Veterans organizations and present members that don’t come here, because we’re known as the most unfriendly Post locally. Lets make a concerted effort to change that image. Everyone that is planning a trip or staying in town, have a great summer. For God and Country, Wayne S. Howard Post Commander American Legion Phone Numbers (928)344-3441 (928)726-1801 Fax: (928)726-0249 E-mail: [email protected] Lounge: (928)344-9523 Bingo: (928)344-6966 May Capsule Drawing $300 Frank Wilcox NP $150 Ted Medina NP $75 James Childs NP 50/50 Larry Lord 2 Thurs. Dinners won by Dale Hiller June Capsule Drawing $300 David Roberts NP $150 Gary Hatten NP $75 Albert Ramirez NP 50/50 won by “Q” donated to the ceremonial team 2 Thurs Dinners won by Bob Carey Senior Vice Commander Thank you for electing me to serve as your Senior Vice Commander for another year. I regret that we fell short of making 100% again this year-we ended up 42 members short, with 896 paid for 95.52% for Department Convention; time to look ahead to making our goals for 2013-2014. Many thanks to my 2013 Membership Team for their hard work and dedication; also a big thank you to everyone who paid their dues, signed or transferred a member, or collected someone’s dues – you have taken an important step in supporting your American Legion Post. Memorial Day Services around town were VERY well attended this year. I cannot say thank you enough to everyone who pulled together to honor our departed comrades. Thanks to everyone who turned out to honor our veterans with the pride, dignity and respect that they rightfully deserve. Dale Hiller and the Ceremonial Team did a fantastic job at every stop, and I am extremely proud to serve with such a loyal and dedicated group. New Officers have been elected and installed for 2013-2014: Commander – Wayne Howard Sr. Vice – Rev. Thomas Woodward Jr. Vice – Bob Carey Finance Officer – Dean Calvert Executive Committee – Bobby Lohr, Larry Lord, Gary Rochester, Gary Johnson, Armando Quijano (Q) and Clarence Smythe Please support these Officers as they guide Post 19 through the next year. We welcome your input at Legion meetings; remember, this is YOUR Post! For God and Country, Rev. Woodie Woodward Sr. Vice Commander Acting Adjutant Page Page4 4 July 2013 SUN 7 8/40 Kitchen 5:00 pm MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 Lady’s Auxiliary Meeting 6:00 pm 2 YCBF Meeting 3 4 Hamburger Night 5—7:00 pm. 5 Aux. Kitchen 5:00 pm 6 Meat Draw 2:00- 4:30 pm. 8 Executive Board Meeting 6:30 pm Rod & Gun 6: 00 pm 9 10 No General Meeting Dark Legion BINGO 6:30 pm 14 LaFemmes Kitchen 5:00 pm Legion BINGO 6:30 pm 8/40 Meeting 6:30 pm Pool Tournament 6:00 pm 11 Hamburger Night 5—7:00 pm. 12 Aux. Kitchen 5: 00 pm Marine Corps League 6:00 pm 15 16 40/8 Meeting no Meeting 17 LaFemmes No Meeting 18 21 22 19 Aux. Kitchen 5:00 pm Hamburger Night 5—7:00 pm Legion BINGO 6:30 pm. 23 24 25 Hamburger Night 5—7:00 pm 20 Meat Draw 2:00- 4:30 pm 26 Aux. Kitchen 5:00 pm 27 Meat Draw 2:00- 4:30 pm Legion BINGO 6:30 pm Legion BINGO 6:30 pm Pool Tournament 6:00 pm 29 40/8 Kitchen 5:00 pm Pool Tournament 6:00 pm Pool Tournament 6:00 pm S.A.L. Kitchen 5:00 pm 28 Legion BINGO 6:30 pm. Blind Veterans 11:00 am Legion BINGO 6:30 pm 13 Meat Draw 2:00- 4: 30 pm 30 31 Family Night 6:00 PM Legion BINGO 6:30 pm YUMA VET CENTER The VET Center is now open for counseling services for Veterans suffering life readjustment problems related to their combat experiences, or as a result of sexual assault/harassment Occurring while on active duty. It is located at 1450 E 16th Street, telephone: 928-271-8700. Page 5 August 2013 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 Hamburger Night 5—7:00 pm 2 Aux. Kitchen 5:00 pm 3 Meat Draw 2:00- 4:30 pm Legion BINGO 6:30 pm Pool Tournament 6:00 pm 4 8/40 Kitchen 5:00 pm 5 Lady’s Auxiliary Meeting 6:00 pm 6 YCBF Meeting 7 Rod & Gun 6:00 pm Legion BINGO 6:30 pm 11 LaFemmes Kitchen 5:00 pm 12 Executive Board Meeting 6:30 pm 13 14 No General Meeting Dark 9 Aux. Kitchen 5: 00 pm Marine Corps League 6:00 pm Pool Tournament 6:00 pm 15 16 Aux. Kitchen 5:00 pm Blind Veterans 11:00 am Hamburger Night 5—7:00 pm. Legion BINGO 6:30 pm 18 S.A.L. Kitchen 5:00 pm 8 Hamburger Night 5—7:00 pm Legion Riders Meeting 6:30 pm 19 20 40/8 Meeting No Meeting 21 22 Hamburger Night 5—7:00 pm LaFemmes No Meeting 25 40/8 Kitchen 5:00 pm Legion BINGO 6:30 pm 26 27 Family Night 6:00 PM Legion BINGO 6:30 pm 17 Meat Draw 2:00- 4:30pm. Legion BINGO 6:30 pm Pool Tournament 6:00pm 23 Aux. Kitchen 5:00 pm 24 Meat Draw 2:00- 4:30 pm Legion BINGO 6:30 pm Pool Tournament 6:00 pm Purple Hearts 7:00 pm Legion BINGO 6:30 pm 10 Meat Draw 2:00- 4:30 pm 28 29 Hamburger Night 5—7:00 pm 30 Aux. Kitchen 5:00 pm Legion BINGO 6:30 pm. Pool Tournament 6:00 pm 31 Meat Draw 2:00- 4:30 pm Page 6 Yuma Dog Pound #244 Military Order of the Devil Dogs Once a Marine– Always a Marine ” MILITARY ORDER of the PURPLE HEARTS “Some Gave All” For information call A. J. Kinnell From the Desk of Richard F. Perez This year’s Memorial Day Ceremonies were handled very respectful and professional in the remembrance of our fallen veterans throughout the city from the burial ground at the Cocopah Burial Grounds to the last notes of taps at the Post at 1500. Thanks to everyone involved. Thanks to Fred Richard, Judy LaBounty and all Post members for assisting during the Boys/Girls State breakfast. Special thanks also to Terry Greene, Wayne Howard, Bob Carey, Jerry Moon and Clarence Smythe for attending and making presentations to the young men and women from the various Yuma Jr. Highs receiving U. S. Constitution and Citizenship awards. And finally a big thank you to the custodians, bartenders and the community service people who keep the Post clean, drinks cold and the hall set up for special events. Most of the time it’s a thankless job. I would especially like to recognize the two young men performing our custodial duties, CPL Rowland Castallanos, USMC Iraq Purple Heart Recipient and Specialist Raul Atondo U S Army Iraq Combat Veteran serving two combat tours. I would like some suggestions for any new types of events or programs to improve public awareness of our Post. Not enough Veterans know about what the American Legion stands for, or what we do for local veterans and our community. Please participate in “Red shirt Friday” to honor our troops serving overseas. And as always please stop by the Post Office and say “Hello”. Remember I work for you, the membership. For God and Country, Richard Post Manager 928-317-8627 Auxiliary Unit 19 MARINE CORPS LEAGUE Territorial Detachment #635 Membership open to all Marines Meetings 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:30pm at American Legion Post 19 Members, hope you have your 2013 membership dues paid. If not please do so now. After Convention we will be getting our new membership cards for 2014 starting in July. See April Galvan, our new membership chairman, and 1st vice president. No meetings will be held in July and August. Have a great summer. Our next meeting will be on September 16,2013. For God and Country Unit 19 President Ruth Patterson Page 7 LaFemmes Cabane 622 The LaFemmes BBQ went well. We had a great turnout. Thanks to all Dames that helped make this possible. Thanks to the forty and eighters and others and also to the Auxiliary and everyone for all the help. June Rendezvous went well. No Rendezvous until September 17, 2013. The Grande Promenade and wreck will be July 19-21, 2013 in Phoenix, AZ at Post 41. Have a nice summer and hope to see you in September. For God and Country La President Ruth Patterson. 40 & 8 Voiture 622 On our next Promenade on June 18th we will be holding second nominations and on September 17th will be installing in our new officers for the 2013-2014 year. If interested in any of the positions that are available please come to our next promenade. At this time I would like to thank our Voitures and LaFemmes for their donations from our bingo kitchens and desert table on our once monthly Thursday. These are our main source of income during the year, please help when you can. During the month of July and August we will not have any Promenade. Don’t forget July 19-20 the Promenade and wreck will be held in Phoenix and in September 1012 in Phoenix they will be having the National Promenade. The deadline for registering for these events are near. Again thank all of you who helped me during the year. For God and Country Tony Rotella Marine Corps League Territorial Detachment #635 The purpose of the Marine Corps League Detachment is to preserve the tradition and to promote the interests of the United States Marine Corps, to band together in fellowship, those who are now serving in the Marine Corps and who have honorable served in the Marine Corps that they may effectively provide aid and render assistance to our community and to all worthy and distressed Marines, Marines Veterans and their widows and orphans. To perpetuate the history of the United States Marine Corps by observing the anniversaries of historical occasions of the Marine Corps that are of particular interest to Marines. For More information on our detachment please contact our web site at. Territorialdet635.com John S. DeWitt Commandant VA’s National Call Center for Homeless Veterans WWW.VA.GOV/HOMELESS 1-877-424-3838 AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS POST 19 BOB CAREY DIRECTOR (928) 503-2797 Meetings held 3rd Thursday each month in Ladies Auxiliary Room at 6:00pm Page 8 BINGO Every Friday & Sunday 6:30-9:30pm Best Summer Bingo Prizes in Town HAMBURGER NIGHT $7.50 Every Thursday 5:00—7:00 pm. Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Chicken Fried Steak or Cod Fish MEAT DRAW Every Saturday 2:00— 4:30pm Lots of Fun & Prizes Come and Join the Fun at AMERICAN LEGION POST 19 2575 South Virginia Drive, Yuma, Arizona 85364 Office: (928) 344-3441 Lounge: (928) 344-9623 E-mail; [email protected] CACTUS PROPANE 10264 North Frontage Road Yuma, AZ. 342-6683 We Deliver A Little Off The Top Barber Shop Monday thru Friday Dawn Felix 7:00am 5:30pm Owner Saturday & Sunday 640 W. Catalina Dr. 9:00am—4:00pm (928) 726-7462 Yuma, AZ. H B Copy Service Center COLOR PRINTS BINDING BROCHURES CARBONLESS FORMS email: [email protected] PHONE: 920-5277 COLOR COPIES B & W PRINTING NEWSLETTERS BUSINESS CARDS A..A. Amusement LLC Alan Chaffee Manager 240 Wellington St. P. O. Box 4728 Yuma, AZ 85364 24 hr. service-928-341-4747 Fax-928-343-7961 [email protected] MEGS “ I’ll make life easier for you. “ Living Trusts, Wills, Paralegal & Taxes Forms Filled Out Mary Garcia P.O.Box 1855 Winterhaven, CA. 92283 (760) 791-3087 (928) 581-8540 (760) 572-2941 [email protected] Dignity Memorial Johnson Mortuary Desert Lawn Memorial Park 1415 South First Avenue Yuma, AZ 85364 928-782-4384 FAX 928-782-4628 [email protected] www.johnsonmortuaryyuma.com RENE CALDERON Page 9 The Purple Angel GOLDSBORO’S BAKERY Breads—Pies Cakes and Pastries At m’ladym’lord hair design salon Bobby Goldsboro 2360 Ave. A Yuma, AZ. (928) 782-2272 Anna B. Lindemood Senior Hair Designer 412 East 16th Street Yuma, AZ. 85364 Call today for Appointment (928)-580-1149 (928)-726-8467 [email protected] 11805 S. Fortuna Rd. Foothills Yuma, AZ. (928) 345-0711 Stevie Steamer Carpet Cleaning Accupuncture of Yuma Professionals for Commercial, Residential, RVs and Park Models Elyse Tera 1150 W 24th St. #E Yuma, AZ 85364 928-328-1975 Michael (Stevie) Gibbs 928-920-2070 [email protected] PAWS & CLAWS Keri Webster Independent Consultant (928) 581-8941 [email protected] Shop online!! http://keriwebster.scentsy.us JOIN THE SCENTSATION GROOMING & PET RESORT AA VAL-U-STOR For Grooming— 783– 3890 5430 West 8th Street For Boarding — 210 - 9986 Yuma, AZ. Open Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm Please ask for Shanya or Debbie Self-Storage 3090 South Avenue 3-E Yuma, AZ. 314-0680 Offering the Best in Self-Storage Melissa C. Zaja Founder Darrell Bennett 928-261-8435 Kelland’s Kiddie College Early Childhood Development & Education State Licensed—D.E.S. Licensed 2430 S. First Avenue Yuma, Arizona 85364 Phone: 928-344-6274 Fax: 928-344-3708 [email protected] “Like us on Facebook” Westridge Management Company AZ Dept of Veteran Services 928-726-2851 DES Veteran Employment 928-247-8754 928-247-8747 928-329-0990 Homeless Vets Call Center 877-424-3838 HUD/VASH Coordinator 520-310-5316 VA Benefits 800-827-1000 Veterans Crisis Line 800-273-8255 Brack’s Auto Repair COMPLETE AUTOMOBILE SERVICE GARY L. GIST BROKER P.O.Box 877 3375 South 4th Aveenue. Yuma, AZ. 85366 Important Veteran Contact Numbers 1198 South 3rd Yuma, Arizona 85364 Office (928) 782-7212 Fax (928) 783-2625 Phone: (928) 783-3733 Fax: (928) 783-8150 Gerald (Jerry) Brack: Owner Page 10 Ladies Auxiliary Meeting is held on the first Monday of each month at 6: 00 pm. Apparel by Johnny Men’s Wear 1338 S. 4th Ave. Yuma, AZ. 85364 Phone (928) 783-4774 Fax: (928) 376-7438 Www.werentuxedos.com Lions Club International recycle for sight Donate usable eyeglasses at Post 19 office VOLUNTEERS ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF OUR POST, ASK HOW YOU CAN HELP TODAY Blinded Veterans Association The Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) is an organization of blinded veterans helping blinded veterans. Through our service programs, regional groups, resources, and advocacy before the legislative and executive branches of government, we hope to make life better for blinded veterans. We also hope to be there with encouragement and support. There is no charge for any BVA service and membership is not a prerequisite to obtain help. All legally blinded veterans are also eligible for BVA’s assistance whether they become blind during or after active duty military service. The Yuma Chapter meets on the third Thursday of each month at 11:00 A.M. Here at Post 19. For more information call 344-2066 or 507-0167. Invictus Direct Linda K. Jones Independents Internet Safety Advocate [email protected] Www.lindakjones.com Www. Myinvisusdirect.com/ljones MAKE YOUR PC VIRTUALLY INVISIBLE TO THE iINTERNET (928) 246-7835 P.O. Box 5654 Yuma, AZ 85366 Sales ID # Jones B904 Page 11 4th of July In the Lounge 10:00am to 7:00pm “A HOT DOG BAR” Hot Dogs and all the Fixing Donations accepted Meetings the first Wednesday of every month at 6:00pm Happy Birthday to all American Legion Family members Celebrating in July and August. CHILI , onions, Catsup, Mustards, sourkraught, relish, Hot Peppers Cheese Yuma Pest & Termite Systems 1102 E. 21st St. #A Yuma, Arizona 85365 (928) 329-0587 Proudly Supports Our Troops Currently Providing services to the AMERICAN LEGION POST 19 TOM PETERSON, RM Pain Relief Coaching “Self” Applied Pain Relief Back/Joint/Neck/Shoulder/Muscle Pain IF NOTHING ELSE WORKS By Appt. ONLY (309) 235-1961 [email protected] Active Military 50% Discount PAIN RELIEF I “COACH” you on the method of alleviating your pain. The effect is usually felt immediately— occasionally it requires “YOU” to perform the procedure over a period of time, as you deem necessary RETENTION OF OUR MEMBERSHIP REMAINS THE KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL POST H.H.Donkersley Post 19 American Legion 2575 South Virginia Drive Yuma, AZ. 85364=7292 Office: (928) 344-3441 Lounge: (928) 344-9523 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U. S. Postage Paid Yuma, Arizona Permit No. 68 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA 4TH OF JULY