Posted: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 10:57 AM
We will be having a meeting on Wednesday for planing for Old Settlers. If you have any ideas or want to help, we will meet at 7:00 pm at the Post 7/20
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Posted: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 10:56 AM
The Prairie Rose Chuckwagon and Kansas Cowboys are having a WWII Veterans benefit night, Saturday, July 31, to raise money for the Wichita Honor Flight. There will be free horse-drawn wagon rides, train rides, classic cowboy movies, and the Silver Screen Cowboy Museum. An all-you-can-eat chuckwagon supper begins at 6:30PM, with a live and silent auction and the show by the Prairie Rose Rangers to follow. Tickets are $30.00; $15.00 for WWII Veterans. All proceeds go to the Honor Flight. We’re trying to get a group together to attend this event. If you are interested in attending, please let me know by Friday, July 23. Seats are going fast.
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Posted: Saturday, July 03, 2010 1:22 AM
We have been invited to a special Dedication of Turnpike Exit 33 as the Representative Ted Powers Memorial Interchange on July 4.
We've also been asked to assist in setting up tents and chairs for the ceremony. Representative Ted Powers was a great supporter of the American Legion and Kansas Patriot Guard. In fact, he was instrumental in naming the Patriot Guard Highway. There is an excellent article at http://www.wellingtondailynews.com/ topstories/x383298316/ Rep-Ted-Powers- Memorial-Interchange about this event.
With the ceremony being on the 4th of July, I realize some will be busy working the fireworks stand and with family and friends or on vacation. If you are able to help out, meet at the Post at 2:00PM, depart at 2:15PM, setup tent and chairs by 3:00PM. The ceremony is at 4:00PM. After the ceremony, we'll take the tent down and put away chairs.
Ride Captain is Jerry (Sawblade) Armstrong, 347-9142. If you can help, please call Jerry and let him know. Just trying to make sure we have enough to support this event.
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Posted: Saturday, June 26, 2010 6:39 PM
Added 3 new web pages to the website: Motorcycle Etiquette, ALR National Newsletter and the Kansas ALR Eventlist put out by Giggles. They are all located under the ALR menu tab.
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Posted: Saturday, June 26, 2010 4:43 PM
Our past National President and resident American Gold Star Mother, Betty Jean Pulliam, has been chosen to receive an Honor Flag being presented by the President of Honor and Remember Across America, George Lutz ( www.HonorandRemember.org ). The ceremony will take place July 15th at 11:00AM on Ft Leavenworth at Zais Park (Scott & Grant Avenue). Enter through the main gate, which is Grant Avenue, and go all the way to the four-way stop. Zais Park is on the right.
If you're interested in leading a group from the Wichita area, please let me know. Once we have a Ride Captain, we'll put the word out state-wide with our staging and ride itinerary. Specific questions on this event can be directed to Roger Attebury at 209-6929 or email staracer97@aol.com .
Doug
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Posted: Saturday, June 26, 2010 4:41 PM
If your not going to Sparks, Post 10 Winfield is hosting a Picnic this Sunday for ALR riders and guests in the Wichita, Andover, and Ark City areas. It will be at the Main Pavilion at Island Park in Winfield. We will be serving hamburgers, pork burgers, hot links, hot dogs along with baked beans and potato chips. We will also have iced tea, lemonade, and water. It will start at 1pm and go till 5pm. Bring games. It's all free......See you there
Darin Loftis aka Tiny
ALR Director
Post 10 Winfield, KS
"Will ride for Pie"
tiny.loftispost10@gmail.com
620-441-3311
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Posted: Thursday, June 24, 2010 11:04 AM
Our past National President and resident American Gold Star Mother, Betty Jean Pulliam, has been chosen to receive an Honor Flag being presented by the President of Honor and Remember Across America, George Lutz ( www.HonorandRemember.org ). The ceremony will take place July 15th at 11:00AM on Ft Leavenworth at Zais Park (Scott & Grant Avenue). Enter through the main gate, which is Grant Avenue, and go all the way to the four-way stop. Zais Park is on the right.
If you're interested in leading a group from the Wichita area, please let me know. Once we have a Ride Captain, we'll put the word out state-wide with our staging and ride itinerary. Specific questions on this event can be directed to Roger Attebury at 209-6929 or email staracer97@aol.com .
Doug
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Posted: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 6:06 PM
My hat is off to all those who took part in making this Memorial Day a success. There were several days that you had to work to make this happen. It may not seen like much to you, but all the effort that you put forth fill the harts of the community. I have already received some feed back for the people of Mulvane and you sent shivers down their spine with your devotion for our fallen heroes and the professional manor in which you conducted yourselves. If you could only have seen it form were I stood. The cemetery was beautiful with its white crosses and the flags waving in the breeze. The clean crisp march of the Color Guard, Rifle Squad, Woman of the Auxiliary with their wreaths, The purr of the ALR Flag Bikes with their flags and Charlie snapped to attention in salute as you entered the Field, and lets not forget the sounding of Taps, it sent shivers down my spine. For all of you that helped make this special day happen, I thank you for the bottom of my hart.
Dan Benson
Commander
Post 136 Mulvane
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Posted: Friday, May 28, 2010 9:46 AM
Monday meet at the post at 5:00 am we will load the flags in the trucks (drive one if you have one) have coffee and donuts. when we get back from the cemetery I'll cook sausage and pancakes for everyone. We will head back to the cemetery around 10;00 or a little after. We will take down the flags around 5:00 pm, weather permitting.
Sunday The Rifle Squad will meet with Andy Webb at Noon Right now i have Bruce Simmions, Andy , Jim Fennerman, Dennis Scuffham, and Gio.
Dan Benson
Commander
Post 136 Mulvane
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Posted: Friday, May 28, 2010 9:44 AM
May 28 Friday 5:00 PM Grave decoration (meet at the cemetery)
Mat 30 Sunday after breakfast Rifle Squad Practice with Andy Webb
May 31 Monday 5:00 AM Put up the flag poles at the cemetery (breakfast to follow)
We still need several people to make this Memorial Day a success. The following people are needed
Rifle Squad Need two more to make five we have three so far Andy, Doc, and Jim F. (Skruffy)
Color Guard need minimum five three flags and two rifle
My self and Terry L. will read the names if anyone would like to help there your welcome
Charle (Black top) will be doing the Fallen Soldier Battle Cross and raising the flag
Dave Stewart will be giving the Invocation and the Benediction
Need some one to read Flander's Field and someone to read the American response
Taps will be played by Martin Geedin and Rick B. will do the echo taps
We will all meet at the Legion and head over to the cemetery around 10:00 - 10:15
A small ALR bike group will be there with flagged bikes coming in after the Color Guard
Thank you for giving up your time to remember the those who have fallen to preserve our Freedom and way of life.
Dan Benson
Commander
Post 136 Mulvane
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Posted: Friday, May 28, 2010 9:36 AM
The Air Capitol Detachment of the Marine Corps League will conduct A Memorial Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park, Central and Greenway in Wichita KS. The ceremony will start a precisely 8:00 am on Monday May 31 2010. The ceremony is expected to last less than 30 minutes and will consist of Raising of the Colors, Remarks and a Wreath Laying as several of the Veterans Memorials located in the Park. All Veterans and the general public are welcome.
Contact:
Bryson l. Allen, Past Detachment Commandant
316 655 8635 days
316 777 1630 evenings
Email - brysonallen@sbcglobal.net
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Posted: Thursday, May 20, 2010 1:26 AM
There are several dates to remember this month :
May 22 Work Day at the cemetery 9:00 AM
May 28 Set up the small flags, service ID plates, and poppies on the graves 5:00 PM
May 31 5:00 AM Put up the poles and casket flags
11:00 AM Memorial services
5:00 PM Take down the flags and poles ( sooner if it is going to rain )
May 30 Rifle Squad practice after breakfast ( Andy Webb will handle this )
We are still looking for volunteers for the Rifle Squad ( 5 ) and the reading of the names ( 3-5 ) As of right now the Cadets will not be able to support the Color Guard. We were looking for nine flags to be flowen so we are also needing people for that. We will trim down number of people needed for the Color Guard if need be but at a minimum we need the American, Kansas, and Legion. (please correct me if I'm wrong).
Post Note: John C. Thomas ( post 136) was elected Commander Dept of Kansas. Lets all give him a big CONGRATULATIONS!
Dan Benson
Commander
Post 136 Mulvane
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Posted: Thursday, May 20, 2010 1:22 AM
We are having our annual rib feed May 22 from 5:30 to 8:00 PM. Cost $8.50 includes Ribs, cole slaw, baked beans and a roll ALL YOU CAN EAT. Come and join the fun.
Dan Benson
Commander
Post 136 Mulvane
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Posted: Friday, May 07, 2010 7:15 PM
Mom said that we couldn't have desert for breakfast, but we have large cinnamon rolls for $3.00. Larger than Yoder rolls. One is enough for the whole family.
Also the specials are as follows:
Mile High Omelet - Green peppers, onions and Ham - $5.00
French Combo - 2 Eggs, Choice of Meat with French Toast and Strawberry Compote' - $6.00
Interesting Vegi Omelet - Broccoli, Zucchini, Onion, mushrooms and Cheese - $5.00
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Posted: Monday, May 03, 2010 9:24 AM
Just a reminder tonight, May 3, at 7pm, we will be holding our American Legion monthly meeting. The Ladies Auxiliary will be meeting at the same time.
There will be a election to fill the opening on the Board of Governors that is open. Please consider your role in helping our post.
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Posted: Monday, April 26, 2010 8:45 PM
ALR: We have been invited by the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center to attend their free Concert & Benefit where they will be accepting donations of goods for Homeless Veterans and will also have music / bands in appreciation for all Veterans. This Veterans & Military Appreciation Day runs from 1:00 PM- 7:00 PM Thursday, 13 May at the VA Medical Center (5500 East Kellogg) Wichita, KS.
There will be music by Re-Creation from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, and then swing dancing with a band from 3:00 PM-4:30 PM - ending with the Blues Brothers free concert at the Gazebo on VA grounds from 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM.
There will be 3 pods set up to take donations of shoes / food / Clothing- misc.
If your ALR Chapter / Post would like to donate to our Homeless Vets this would be a great opportunity.
They are transporting 25 Veterans from the Winfield Home for this event.
The VA Medical Center has requested ALR & AL Posts to attend and support them during this event.
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Posted: Sunday, April 25, 2010 7:52 AM
Two-Wheel Tuesday is at Two Brothers BBQ, 8406 W. Central, Wichita. Please note this is a change from the east location.
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Posted: Friday, April 09, 2010 11:35 PM
At last month's ALR meeting, we discussed the State of Kansas Vietnam War Medallion Program which entitles Vietnam War Era Veterans to a medallion, medal, and certificate. Application instructions and eligibility are at http://www.kcva.org/pdf/vs/Vietnam%20Medallion.pdf . Bring your applications to Sunday's meeting. I'll collect them and turn them in as a group. They will be combined with other ALR members and a ceremony for presentation will be requested.
Doug
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Posted: Friday, March 19, 2010 10:33 PM
We're a month away from our biggest fundraiser of the year - 2nd Annual ALR 136 Poker Run. Our next meeting will be this Friday at the Post at 7:30PM. Each committee spokesperson should be prepared to update all those in attendance. We'll need to get a handle on expenses. If you have receipts and haven't turned them in, bring them. If you will have receipts, be prepared to give an estimate of your costs. Last year we had a total of $1431.20 in costs (1st-2nd-3rd place cash prizes, patches, food, plates, napkins, utensils, poker cards, dots, and 50/50 payout). If you plan on helping out and your name isn't below please let me know. We'll need a few people to sell the Prize Raffle Tickets, and we can still use more people as floaters to cover things we overlook, as well as a clean up crew. Don't forget to get your Poker Run patch and 2010 Rocker. Committees are:
Route Set Up: Ben Roloff, Jerry Allen, Dane Nixon, Andy Webb, and Ted Fowler
Route Map - Rick Johnson
Stop Volunteers: Winfield - Barb Giovanni & Terri Lehman; Arkansas City - Pat & Linda Thacker; Andover - John Kimball & Jane; Derby - Rick Ries & Mike Londagin
Registration - Rick Babinger, Jerry Berry, Connie Berry, Ron Vangas
Flyers/Patches/Rockers - Gregg Lenegar
Prizes - Mike Huntoon and Asonjia Stewart, plus everyone (current prize list attached)
Food/Beverages/Supplies - Diana Nelson, Nancy Johnson, Ron Herndon, Barb Giovanni
Pendant Raffle Ticket Sales - Jerry & Connie Berry, plus everyone
Prize Raffle Ticket Sales - need volunteers
50/50 Ticket Sales - Bill Johnson
Parking and/or Floaters - Jake Defrees, Andy Webb, Dennis Scuffham, Dwane Stewart, Kevin Bell
Playing Cards/Dots/Hand Evaluation/Room Setup - Doug Lehman, Greg Bauer, Phil Giovanni
Shirts - Terri Lehman, Phil & Barb Giovanni
Flags - Terry Houck and Jerry Allen
Music - Rick Johnson
Clean Up - need volunteers
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Posted: Monday, March 15, 2010 12:26 AM
This Tuesday's ride is to AJ's Sports Grill, 3232 North Rock Road, Wichita. Let's try and meet at the Post about 5:30PM and depart at 6:00PM - if this works for everyone we'll talk about changing the time for the summer at our meeting next Sunday.
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