The rib dinner tickets for the January 30th dinner are available in the Lounge at $12.00 each. I issued 30 dine-in tickets and 30 take-out tickets. Get your tickets soon as they are limited. It will be a 5 bone rib slab, baked potato and coleslaw. I have not decided on the desert yet.
Author: Dan Cady
Supply of Legion Shirts
We have a new supply of polo style American Legion and Sons of American Legion shirts. We have both red and blue in stock, sizes L – XXL. The price is $25. Wear them when you visit the Post to show your colors! Examples can be seen at the main entrance. There are also Hats, […]
Post 131 for Tax Deduction!
Your Madera Post 131 is a non-profit corporation and may be able to offer you that charitable deduction on your federal return. I encourage you to consider the Post in your tax and estate planning! Remember, the Madera Post 131 is a 501(c)(19) corporation and you should check with your tax accountant or attorney first.
Building Fund
We continue our fundraising efforts for our Post 131 Building Fund. You may make a donation in the Lounge and your name will be posted on a building cut-out which will show the building fund progress. Please make your donation so we can raise the funds for our new Post.
Vietnam War Veterans Pinning Ceremonies
Senator Kyrsten Sinema is proud to be a Vietnam War Commemorative Partner. Senator Sinema’s office will be hosting virtual pinning ceremonies to honor the service and sacrifice of Arizona Vietnam Veterans and their families. Interested Vietnam War veterans and their families can register to participate by visiting https://tinyurl.com/vietnamvetpinning and completing the registration form.
Kitchen Volunteer Info
Just a Reminder: Pima County Health Department does require that all staff who work in the kitchen wear a cloth face mask. If you have a breathing problem, you can then wear a face shield. Other than that, there are no exceptions! I purchased 20 new face shields and they have arrived. If you don’t […]
Joy to Adopted Families
The Madera Post 131 Legionnaires, Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion and the Riders adopted 4 families and their 17 children to assist with Christmas gifts. This has been such a difficult time for so many people and by adopting some families our goal is to bring some joy and happiness at this most special […]
Executive Board Nominations
We held an E Board meeting on Wednesday December 9th at 3 PM at the Post. The Chair of the nomination committee, Thom Johnson took a straw poll of the officers to determine their intent to stay in office or not. Expressing the desire to vacate their offices in the next spring elections were, Mike […]
Blanket Drive
Community Blanket Drive – Please Help
Important Announcement
On May 5, 2019 we lost a volunteer bartender in a fatal crash south of Green Valley. In the spring of 2020, the Post’s insurance carrier agreed to a settlement of the wrongful death suit brought on behalf of the crash victim survivor rather than going to trial. Even though the Post’s involvement was considered […]