2018 Archives & Gallery
Veteran watches Bea, Carol and Leslie wrap gifts for his children. Veterans identity obscured for privacy. Photo by Peggy Toye.
Veteran watches Bea, Carol and Leslie wrap gifts for his children. Veterans identity obscured for privacy. Photo by Peggy Toye.
It's a Wrap at 'Toys for Vets'
It's a Wrap at 'Toys for Vets'
December was the busiest season for the Auxiliary--buying VA patient Wish List gifts, delivering gifts & desserts at the annual VA holiday party, and donating toiletries to veterans throughout the County. Our last 2018 event was spending the morning wrapping 'Toys for Vets' gifts donated by Menlo Park Fire Department and Dollar Store.
December was the busiest season for the Auxiliary--buying VA patient Wish List gifts, delivering gifts & desserts at the annual VA holiday party, and donating toiletries to veterans throughout the County. Our last 2018 event was spending the morning wrapping 'Toys for Vets' gifts donated by Menlo Park Fire Department and Dollar Store.
San Mateo Community Helps Veterans & Camp Fire Survivors
San Mateo Community Helps Veterans & Camp Fire Survivors
December 1, 2018. The Auxiliary delivered their veterans' wish list gifts on Dec 8 during the VA Menlo Park holiday celebration. For their Third Annual Toiletry Drive, the Auxiliary enlisted the assistance of Design Tech High School's families, San Mateo's Elks Lodge, and the greater San Mateo community. Recipients of the 5000+ toiletry items: short- and long-term VA Menlo Park patients, College of San Mateo's Veterans Resource Opportunity Center, VA's Defenders Lodge, VA's Fisher House, VA Palo Alto Hospital patients, Blue Star Moms (shipping to active-duty soldiers), and survivors of the Butte County Camp Fire (via the Elks & local Lions Club).
December 1, 2018. The Auxiliary delivered their veterans' wish list gifts on Dec 8 during the VA Menlo Park holiday celebration. For their Third Annual Toiletry Drive, the Auxiliary enlisted the assistance of Design Tech High School's families, San Mateo's Elks Lodge, and the greater San Mateo community. Recipients of the 5000+ toiletry items: short- and long-term VA Menlo Park patients, College of San Mateo's Veterans Resource Opportunity Center, VA's Defenders Lodge, VA's Fisher House, VA Palo Alto Hospital patients, Blue Star Moms (shipping to active-duty soldiers), and survivors of the Butte County Camp Fire (via the Elks & local Lions Club).
Pictured: Elks Lodge representative Colleen Dasher (far left) delivers Elks' toiletry donations (partial pictured) towards Unit 82's Third Annual Toiletry Drive. District 26 members (representing Pacifica, Coastside, San Mateo and San Carlos) were on hand to donate their VA patient wish list gifts. Collen (Elk), Bea (U82), Leslie (U82), D26 President Peggy (U82), Carol (U82), Arlene (U82), Sharon (U82), Debbie (U238), Debbie's mom, Bonnie (U585). Picture by Tom Dasher (Elks)
Pictured: Elks Lodge representative Colleen Dasher (far left) delivers Elks' toiletry donations (partial pictured) towards Unit 82's Third Annual Toiletry Drive. District 26 members (representing Pacifica, Coastside, San Mateo and San Carlos) were on hand to donate their VA patient wish list gifts. Collen (Elk), Bea (U82), Leslie (U82), D26 President Peggy (U82), Carol (U82), Arlene (U82), Sharon (U82), Debbie (U238), Debbie's mom, Bonnie (U585). Picture by Tom Dasher (Elks)
District 26 BBQ for VA Patients at Menlo Park
District 26 BBQ for VA Patients at Menlo Park
October 19, 2018. Volunteers served lunch to Menlo Park VA patients, family, and staff. We prepped condiments/snacks/drinks/watermelon, setting up tables, and served food while Legionnaires cook up hotdogs, hamburgers, and beans. Photos by William Jackson, Post 105 Redwood City.
October 19, 2018. Volunteers served lunch to Menlo Park VA patients, family, and staff. We prepped condiments/snacks/drinks/watermelon, setting up tables, and served food while Legionnaires cook up hotdogs, hamburgers, and beans. Photos by William Jackson, Post 105 Redwood City.
Auxiliary getting ready to serve lunch to veterans.
Auxiliary getting ready to serve lunch to veterans.
Unit 82 joined by Unit 585 president Marci (in blue).
Unit 82 joined by Unit 585 president Marci (in blue).
Volunteers Leslie, William, and Graciela behind the food line.
Volunteers Leslie, William, and Graciela behind the food line.
Legionnaires of District 26 cooked up a storm!
Legionnaires of District 26 cooked up a storm!
Food & Supplies delivered to CSM Veterans
Food & Supplies delivered to CSM Veterans
October 11, 2018. President Bea Gunn and VP Peggy Toye delivered water bottles, mac/cheese cups, oatmeal packets, protein bars & snacks, coffee, and academic supplies to the Veterans Resource & Opportunity Center. Program Coordinator Luis Padilla and student Chase Beene graciously accepted our supplies.
October 11, 2018. President Bea Gunn and VP Peggy Toye delivered water bottles, mac/cheese cups, oatmeal packets, protein bars & snacks, coffee, and academic supplies to the Veterans Resource & Opportunity Center. Program Coordinator Luis Padilla and student Chase Beene graciously accepted our supplies.
Independence Day 2018: District 26 Serves Lunch at the VA Palo Alto
Independence Day 2018: District 26 Serves Lunch at the VA Palo Alto
July 4, 2018. Unit 82 Auxiliary ladies were happy to help serve hotdogs, watermelon, chips, and beans to Menlo Park VA veteran, family member, and staff. Though a bit windy, that didn't dampen our efforts to organize lunch with a smile and give us an opportunity to thank our veterans for their service!! All the food and fixings were donated by District 26 (five peninsula locations) and cooked by Post 82 Legionnaires.
July 4, 2018. Unit 82 Auxiliary ladies were happy to help serve hotdogs, watermelon, chips, and beans to Menlo Park VA veteran, family member, and staff. Though a bit windy, that didn't dampen our efforts to organize lunch with a smile and give us an opportunity to thank our veterans for their service!! All the food and fixings were donated by District 26 (five peninsula locations) and cooked by Post 82 Legionnaires.
Pictured are Elks PER Tom Dasher; CSM VROC Program Services Coordinator Luis Padilla; Auxiliary VP Peggy Toye; and Elks Exalted Ruler Brian Decker. (photo by K. Toye, June 2018)
Pictured are Elks PER Tom Dasher; CSM VROC Program Services Coordinator Luis Padilla; Auxiliary VP Peggy Toye; and Elks Exalted Ruler Brian Decker. (photo by K. Toye, June 2018)
Auxiliary & Elks Lodge Assist College of San Mateo's Veterans
Auxiliary & Elks Lodge Assist College of San Mateo's Veterans
June 2018. The Auxiliary facilitated the synergistic three-way partnership of the Elks Lodge, the Auxiliary and CSM's Veterans Resource and Opportunity Center--providing our local veterans with snacks and refreshments, toiletries, school supplies and educational opportunities. Elks additionally donated a much needed whiteboard for VROC's study area.
June 2018. The Auxiliary facilitated the synergistic three-way partnership of the Elks Lodge, the Auxiliary and CSM's Veterans Resource and Opportunity Center--providing our local veterans with snacks and refreshments, toiletries, school supplies and educational opportunities. Elks additionally donated a much needed whiteboard for VROC's study area.
CityFest Volunteers and Auxiliary Publicity
CityFest Volunteers and Auxiliary Publicity
June 2018. Members sold CityFest ride tickets in support of the Foster City Chamber of Commerce's annual street fair. It was a wonderful opportunity to publicize the work of the Auxiliary as well with our display poster, Girls State album, and poppy, flag & stars giveways to donors. 8.18
June 2018. Members sold CityFest ride tickets in support of the Foster City Chamber of Commerce's annual street fair. It was a wonderful opportunity to publicize the work of the Auxiliary as well with our display poster, Girls State album, and poppy, flag & stars giveways to donors. 8.18
Stalwart member, past president and treasurer Luella stops by CityFest booth where Auxiliary volunteered to sell carnival tickets and publicize the work of the Auxiliary.
Stalwart member, past president and treasurer Luella stops by CityFest booth where Auxiliary volunteered to sell carnival tickets and publicize the work of the Auxiliary.
National President & State Dept. President Visit
National President & State Dept. President Visit
May 2018. U82 VP/Secretary Peggy, U82 Treasurer Arlene, National President Diane Duscheck, CA Dept. President Loretta Marsh, and U82 President Bea.
May 2018. U82 VP/Secretary Peggy, U82 Treasurer Arlene, National President Diane Duscheck, CA Dept. President Loretta Marsh, and U82 President Bea.
Pictured: Unit 82 guided the National and California presidents on a tour of Palo Alto VA's Defenders Lodge--a hoteling service available to veteran patients in need of lodging while visiting the VA hospital. Due to an unfortunate water main break in Building 500, the new Polytrauma Unit was closed for repair and unavailable for touring.
Pictured: Unit 82 guided the National and California presidents on a tour of Palo Alto VA's Defenders Lodge--a hoteling service available to veteran patients in need of lodging while visiting the VA hospital. Due to an unfortunate water main break in Building 500, the new Polytrauma Unit was closed for repair and unavailable for touring.
Annual BBQ Partnership with Redwood City Post 105
Annual BBQ Partnership with Redwood City Post 105
May 11, 2018. U82 Auxiliary ladies were pleased to work with RWC Legionnaires in representing District 26 to serve our veteran patients at our adopted bldg. 331 at the Menlo Park VA facility. Ladies prepped the condiments, organized food flow, and served hamburgers, hotdogs, watermelon, chips, and drinks to patients, their families, and staff. After all are served, the Legionnaires and ladies got to partake in lunch as well! 9.18
May 11, 2018. U82 Auxiliary ladies were pleased to work with RWC Legionnaires in representing District 26 to serve our veteran patients at our adopted bldg. 331 at the Menlo Park VA facility. Ladies prepped the condiments, organized food flow, and served hamburgers, hotdogs, watermelon, chips, and drinks to patients, their families, and staff. After all are served, the Legionnaires and ladies got to partake in lunch as well! 9.18
Food preparation by Units 82 and 585.
Food preparation by Units 82 and 585.
Left & above: Volunteers and VA staff serving food for vets. Due to privacy rules, we cannot picture veterans without their permission.
Left & above: Volunteers and VA staff serving food for vets. Due to privacy rules, we cannot picture veterans without their permission.
District 26 Hosts California Girls State Delegates
District 26 Hosts California Girls State Delegates
The Auxiliary sponsors this annual leadership program for high-achieving Juniors to gain greater appreciation of citizenship, civil service, and the importance of being an active contributor to her community. Delegates gain lifelong networking skills, positive encouragement, appreciation of risk-taking, friendships, and fond memories.
April 22, 2018. Five Units of D26 entertained the 2018 Girls State Delegates and their families at our annual Girls State Tea. Sponsored by the Auxiliary, Girls State is a nationally renown leadership and citizenry week-long summer camp. Girls are required to write legislation, hold campaigns, create a mock government, and collaborate with fellow delegates. Participating high schools select only one outstanding junior as their representative at the Southern California convention of 540 delegates. Photo by K. Toye
April 22, 2018. Five Units of D26 entertained the 2018 Girls State Delegates and their families at our annual Girls State Tea. Sponsored by the Auxiliary, Girls State is a nationally renown leadership and citizenry week-long summer camp. Girls are required to write legislation, hold campaigns, create a mock government, and collaborate with fellow delegates. Participating high schools select only one outstanding junior as their representative at the Southern California convention of 540 delegates. Photo by K. Toye
Operation Eagle Visit - 50th Anniversary Parade
Operation Eagle Visit - 50th Anniversary Parade
March 24, 2018. Auxiliary ladies were pleased and proud to march alongside Post 82 Legionnaires in downtown San Mateo celebrating the 50th anniversary of an historic 1968 parade. Back then the city took the courageous step in honoring returning Vietnam veterans with a parade during a tumultuous political climate. Parade photo provided by City of San Mateo.
March 24, 2018. Auxiliary ladies were pleased and proud to march alongside Post 82 Legionnaires in downtown San Mateo celebrating the 50th anniversary of an historic 1968 parade. Back then the city took the courageous step in honoring returning Vietnam veterans with a parade during a tumultuous political climate. Parade photo provided by City of San Mateo.
Auxiliary ladies proudly march during the parade: Bea, Arlene, Peggy and Leslie.
Auxiliary ladies proudly march during the parade: Bea, Arlene, Peggy and Leslie.
A veteran and his faithful companion await the start of the parade. (P.Toye)
A veteran and his faithful companion await the start of the parade. (P.Toye)