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.
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Sahuarita H.S. Flagpole Dedication
On Pearl Harbor Day, Dec 7th, our group escorted the flag for the Sahuarita High School flagpole dedication. The flagpole was a gift from 131 Sons group. Sahuarita PD came to our Post and escorted us to the dedication ceremony. Thanks everyone who participated in the ceremony. This event was a great opportunity to show […]
ALR Dues 2021
It is also time to pay our ALR Chapter dues. Please bring them to the Post with your name on them so I know who has paid. You can have them put in my mailbox in the office. Our dues are used for different charitable causes throughout the year. Thanks…KACKY!
Taco Night Volunteers Needed
We are looking for one or two volunteers to come in and prep before tacos on Fridays. It would require making up a few trays of salsa and sour cream and cutting tomatoes and putting paper in the baskets. Maybe an hour or hour and 1/2 of your time. I know some people aren’t comfortable […]
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 […]
Memorial Service
Memorial Service for Kristine Hostetler on Jan 23, 2021 at Desert Hills Lutheran Church, 2150 S Camino Del Sol, Green Valley, AZ 85622, starting at 11:00 am.
Wreaths Across America
Post 131 participated in the “Wreaths Across America” nationwide ceremony with Boy Scout Troop 396 of Sahuarita, by placing 100 wreaths at the base of the flag pole at the Green Valley Mortuary and Cemetery on December 19, 2020. Allison Hasse-Taylor is a Gold Star Mother and member of Post 131. Allison (pictured in white, […]
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 […]
COVID 19 VACCINES
The Department of Veterans Affairs anticipates that one or more COVID-19 vaccines may be approved for use later this year. To help you understand the difference between how VA currently distributes the flu vaccine and how VA will distribute the COVID-19 vaccine once it is available, please click HERE. Please note: The flu vaccine does […]