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Squadron 27 Member Jeff Frain represents the Detachment of AZ
at the Legion Winter Conference in Washington, DC


Wreaths being place at the Iwo Jima Marine Memorial

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Squadron 27 is now accepting
applications for the 2010 SAL Commander's Scholarship

A Letter of Notification will be sent to award recipients after July 1,2010

Completed application should be post marked or
hand delivered no later than April 20,2010 to:

The Sons of The American Legion Squadron #27
Attn: Education and Scholarship Committee
1018 S. Meridian Road
Apache Junction, AZ 85120

For more details and an application

2010 SAL Campout at Lake Pleasant -
April 2, 3 & 4, 2010

For details and an application

The Sons of The American Legion was created in 1932 as an organization within The American Legion.

The S.A.L. is made up of boys and men of all ages whose parents or grandparents served in the United States military and became eligible for membership in The American Legion.

Together, members of The American Legion, The American Legion Auxiliary and the Sons of The American Legion make up what is known as
The Legion Family. All three organizations place high importance on preserving our American traditions and values, improving the quality of life for our nation's children, caring for veterans and their families, and perhaps most importantly, teaching the fundamentals of good citizenship.

Squadron 27 donates to Apache Junction Project HELP, which is is a community-based program supported by donations of food, money, clothing, and household goods from community groups, individuals, organizations and businesses. The program is designed to meet the needs of students whose environmental conditions may affect their general welfare.

Mission Statement

Project HELP will operate in the best interest of the students of the Apache Junction Unified School District. This will be accomplished in part by providing assistance to not only the students but, when appropriate, to their families. Such help will be provided on a case-by-case basis to qualified families and will include:
Limited emergency financial aid to secure or retain adequate shelter and utilities;
Access to new and used clothing; and
Groceries from Project HELP food bank.

SAL Sqdn 27 Supports the USAFA - CAP
Capt. Roger J Ringer CAP, was presented a check to help support the
Squadron 305 Cadet Aerospace education program.

In December 1941, one week before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Civil Air Patrol was founded by more than 150,000 citizens who were concerned about the defense of America’s coastline. Under the jurisdiction of the Army Air Forces, CAP pilots flew more than 500,000 hours, were credited with sinking two enemy submarines and rescued hundreds of crash survivors during World War II. On July 1, 1946, President Harry Truman established CAP as a federally chartered benevolent civilian corporation, and Congress passed Public Law 557 on May 26, 1948. CAP was charged with three primary missions – aerospace education, cadet programs and emergency services.

With the passage of Public Law 106-398 in October 2000, Congress provided that “The Civil Air Patrol is a volunteer civilian auxiliary of the Air Force when the services of the Civil Air Patrol are used by any department or agency in any branch of the federal government.”

National Veteran Assistance Day

From: Jeff Frain
Date: 11/18/2009 9:42:17 PM
Subject: National Veteran Assistance Day

Hello Everyone,

The Holidays are among us and it is that time of year for giving, and giving to our Veterans is always a must as Sons of The American Legion, with that said now is the time to start preparing for the National Veterans Assistance Day to be held on May 15, 2010, a day in which we as Sons of The American Legion are asked to give some time to our Veterans to Show respect for the role they have had and still are in securing the freedoms we enjoy everyday.

I am asking all Detachment Commander to make this a Commanders Project in hopes we show our Veterans we Care and we are there for them as they were here for all of us, below is an Agenda to help this happen.

Agenda:
1. Promote May 15, 2010 as National Veterans Assistance Day in local
communities at city hall, county court houses, and State Capitols, schools and veterans facilities.
2. Encourage participation within your Post, Unit and Squadron with special events designed to honor these brave men and women.
3. Obtain the National Veterans Assistance Day poster from National web site and hang in Post home, nursing homes, other veteran's halls. Publicize your events in the Media, websites and newsletters.

Detachment Commanders: We have created a certificate of appreciation for you to download and present to all of your members who submit a report on their successful day helping our Veterans, and the VA&R committee.

We are a T.E.A.M (Together Everyone Achieves More)

Please email this to all of your Contacts, I do not have all the
Detachment Commanders, Adjutants, NEC, Etc. addresses and for this to work we must have everyone involved!

Jeff Frain
National VA&R Vice- Chairman
Sons of The American Legion
Email: altnecaz@cox.net
Ph. 480-620-3216

***** SAL Slingo (Bar Bingo)Saturdays 1:30PM ***** Post - Slingo (Bar Bingo) Mondays 4:00 PM

SAL Meets 6:00 p.m. - 2nd Monday of each month.
SAL E-Board Meets - 2nd Monday @ 5:30

VAVS BINGO REPORT

DETACHMENT OF ARIZONA

September 26, 2009

Wards C & D - Mental Health Units

The event was to show appreciation to our VETS and have a rootbeer float
session. After receiving a float or bowl of ice cream with chocolate sauce, they were
offered a pair of reading glasses. (Many needed the glasses just to play bingo), then
they got a choice of ball caps. At each table the veterans were provided a bowl of cookies,
candy and pretzels.

When the players got a 'bingo' on their cards, they received some canteen
books and a trip to the 'Prize Table'. All persons on unit 5C & D were welcome to join us.
Staff would pick out something for their wards and family members gave to their loved
ones. Some just gave to others in need.

We had a GREAT turnout. Some of the vets would come and go but we had
33 of the 35 patients and aproximately 15 to 20 hospital staff members come in to
observe and/or join in as they were able. The two nurse's stations received
approximately 2 dozen reading glasses each for their units. Toothbrushes, toothpaste,
shampoo and conditioner were also given to each nurse's station to be used as needed.
The vets didn't want us to stop whether we offered prizes or not. They truely
enjoyed the company of people who cared about them. Most of them, if not all, approached
one or more of us with tears in their eyes and thanked us. Our reply back of course, was
"No, we thank you for the Job you did." Then, both sides had tears. The handshakes and
sometimes the hugs began. I can't describe the feelings in my heart or the other "6" other
than a great humbling and happy feeling.

This was all made possible from the help of the Sons of The American Legion,
Detachment of Arizona, Squadron 2, Squadron 27, Squadron35, Squadron 39
and S.A.L. Special Events. And of course our crew of '7' at the event, included,

1. Chuck Jenkins - VAVS Rep. to CTH VA Medical Center
2. Jeanie Zwayer - Auxiliary 27
3. Max Wood - Commander, Squadron 27
4. Dee Wood - Auxiliary 27
5. Jerry Gramm - Past Squadron 27 Commander
6. Cindy Gramm - Auxiliary 27
7. Kelly McCue - Auxiliary 39

We all know that, FREEDOM IS NOT FREE!

For God and Country.

VAVS Rep to Carl T. Hayden VA Med Ctr.

Chuck O. Jenkins

Veterans Affairs
Voluntary Service (VAVS) program

The American Legion has been
a staunch supporter and active participant in the Department of Veterans Affairs Voluntary Service (VAVS) program since its inception in 1946. Today, across the country close to 6,000 American Legion volunteers contribute over 900,000 hours annually at various VA Medical Centers, Community Based Outpatient Centers, Vet Centers, Nursing Homes, State Veterans Homes, and many more locations in support
of our hospitalized veterans.

With a new generation of veterans, new locations, and technological advancements comes increased opportunities for American Legion volunteers to make a difference through the VAVS program.When Legionnaires provide the time, talent and desire, the VA provides opportunities ranging from direct patient contact to developing new marketing technology, and everything in- between. American Legion posts and members volunteer post facilities, sponsor youth volunteers, and serve veterans through partnerships with local businesses and agencies.

Make a difference- VOLUNTEER TODAY!

For the VAVS Brochure
For the PowerPoint presentation
For the VAVS handbook

The 2010 Membership renewal drive continues.

The SAL dues remain at:
$20 - regular members
$15 - duel member
$15 - Jr members (under 21)

Remember, membership in The Sons Of The American Legion is not just about you having a place to go for a meal or a drink. Your membership honors the sacrifices made by your family members and those who are serving our country now.

Your continued membership is important to our organization and to the American Legion Family and enables our support of many veteran and civic programs.

Feb 2010 Meeting Minutes

From the SAL National Update:
SAL Apache Squadron 27 Puts The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation over the $4 MILLION Mark.
^{For complete Article}

From the Desk of the Sr. Vice Commander
The Detachment of AZ has set our membership goal for 2010 at 507 members.
You guys a doing great! As of 3/08/2010 we are at 477 members and at 94% of our goal. We still need 30 members to reach our goal.
Be sure and leave your phone numbers, summer and winter address with your renewals. Don't forget to include the lot number as part of your address.
Reminder, all prospective new members, must provide proof of edibility when submitting their applications

Tired of seeing this? There is a solution, renew and tell your fellow members to renew. Get us to 100%.

                              \ ..................Roger J. Ringer

Sunday Mar. 21, 2010

And Sunday Apr. 18, 2010

3pm till gone
Rib Eye Dinner
Cooked to Order
Bake Potato, Beans, Roll
$10.00
Sponsored By
SAL Squadron #27
Donations to Squadron Charities

       Veterans Service committee
               ANGELS ON CALL
              needs your help.

Volunteers of all trades needed to help repair local veterans (in need) homes. Call 'Boon' at 480-671-0249 and let him know what skills you have to help.

ANGELS ON CALL Home Repair Services, serving veterans in need in the Phoenix, AZ metropolitan area. ANGELS ON CALL is a program of Stardust Building Supplies, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides low-cost, donated building materials to the public through two retail centers in the Phoenix area.

VFW Post 7968 A Certificate of Excellence to Squadron 27


Detachment of AZ Issues a Certificate of Appreciation to Squadron 27 for it's VAVS Bingo Efforts

From: Jeff Frain

Subject: VA&R CONTACT LIST

Commanders, Adjutant, officers and SAL blue caps I am emailing you to make sure my current email contact list is correct and up to date.

I am asking all VA&R chairman, deputy, VAVS Reps and everyone else you feel should be put on my National email contact list, please send me the contact information! We as SAL need to get the information out to our blue caps so they can help our Veterans and their Family’s.

Remember May 15, 2010 is National Veterans Assistance Day (NVAD)

Start planning an event or finding a Veteran or Veterans Family who needs assistance! This would make a great Squadron or Detachment Commanders Project!!!

Knowledge is power and we are a T.E.A.M (Together Everyone Achieves More) combined we are unstoppable!

If you wish to be removed or if you are getting double email messages from me send an email back asking to be removed or fixed!

Jeff Frain

National VA&R Vice- Chairman
Sons of The American Legion
Email: altnecaz@cox.net
Ph. 480-620-3216

Apache Squadron 27 SAL

Squadron #27 Elected and Appointed Officers for Membership year 2010

Commander Max Wood

Sr. Vice Commander Roger Ringer

Jr. Vice Commander Steve Moyle

Adjutant Bud Hansing

Finance Scott Bradley

Historian Kyle Szafryk

Chaplain Roland L'Heureux

Sgt. at Arms Felix Gonzalez

Executive Board Bill Knicker

Joe Krznarich

Mike Talty

Dan "Boon" Harsh

^{Membership Chairman-- Roger Ringer
(480) 984-3915}

Preamble to the S.A.L. National Constitution

Proud possessors of a priceless heritage, we male descendants of veterans of the Great Wars, associate ourselves together as "Sons of The American Legion" for the following purposes:

To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a true spirit of Americanism; to preserve the memories of our former members and the associations of our members and our forefathers in the Great Wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and good will on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our friendship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness; to adopt in letter and spirit all of the great principles for which The American Legion stands; and to assist in carrying on for God and Country.

The above are in PDF format, to get a reader click below:

For more information about the Apache Squadron 27
Sons Of The American Legion (SAL)
Email: sal27@apachepost27.org

Commander	Max Wood
Sr. Vice Commander	Roger Ringer
Jr. Vice Commander	Steve Moyle
Adjutant	Bud Hansing
Finance	Scott Bradley
Historian	Kyle Szafryk
Chaplain	Roland L'Heureux
Sgt. at Arms	Felix Gonzalez

Executive Board	Bill Knicker
	Joe Krznarich
	Mike Talty
	Dan "Boon" Harsh


^{Membership Chairman-- Roger Ringer (480) 984-3915}