2019 News & Stories
District 26 Spreads Cheer at VA Menlo Park
District 26 Spreads Cheer at VA Menlo Park
December 2019. Patients and family enjoyed live music entertainment for the annual holiday celebration. District 26 volunteers cut cake and set up light refreshments for patients. Soon after, holiday gifts purchased from a wish list were distributed to long-term patients. Short-timers received a gift bag of handmade scarf/hat/mittens, paper/pen, lap blanket, and candy.
December 2019. Patients and family enjoyed live music entertainment for the annual holiday celebration. District 26 volunteers cut cake and set up light refreshments for patients. Soon after, holiday gifts purchased from a wish list were distributed to long-term patients. Short-timers received a gift bag of handmade scarf/hat/mittens, paper/pen, lap blanket, and candy.
Willard's delighted in his new mittens, scarf and hat. He was watching the Army/Navy football game in the vestibule when the Auxiliary presented him with his holiday gift.
Willard's delighted in his new mittens, scarf and hat. He was watching the Army/Navy football game in the vestibule when the Auxiliary presented him with his holiday gift.
Auxiliary Partners with Girl Scouts & Women's Club
Auxiliary Partners with Girl Scouts & Women's Club
December 2019. District 26 Auxiliary ladies collected veteran wish-list gifts for long-term patients at Menlo Park's VA Bldg 331. In addition, Federated Women's Club of San Carlos donated lap blankets for long-term patients. The Auxiliary also donated gift bags for short-term patients which included puzzles, fleece blanket, pad/pen, volunteer Graciela's handmade scarf/mitten/hat set, toiletry kits, and candy. On December 7, Foster City Daisy Troop 61829 and San Mateo Troop 61740 delivered their holiday cards to accompany all the gifts.
December 2019. District 26 Auxiliary ladies collected veteran wish-list gifts for long-term patients at Menlo Park's VA Bldg 331. In addition, Federated Women's Club of San Carlos donated lap blankets for long-term patients. The Auxiliary also donated gift bags for short-term patients which included puzzles, fleece blanket, pad/pen, volunteer Graciela's handmade scarf/mitten/hat set, toiletry kits, and candy. On December 7, Foster City Daisy Troop 61829 and San Mateo Troop 61740 delivered their holiday cards to accompany all the gifts.
Represented are Auxiliary members from Unit 82 San Mateo, Unit 238 Pacifica, Unit 474 Coastside, and Unit 585 San Carlos. Not pictured is eUnit 472. Front row kneeling is Foster City Daisy Troop 61829 and representatives from San Mateo Troop 61740 (standing) delivering their holiday cards to accompany all the gifts.
Represented are Auxiliary members from Unit 82 San Mateo, Unit 238 Pacifica, Unit 474 Coastside, and Unit 585 San Carlos. Not pictured is eUnit 472. Front row kneeling is Foster City Daisy Troop 61829 and representatives from San Mateo Troop 61740 (standing) delivering their holiday cards to accompany all the gifts.
The Gift of Warmth
The Gift of Warmth
November 2019. Through the online community of NextDoor, a donor gave us a boatload of yarn which was given to our Auxiliary supporter, Graciela. She crocheted & donated 60 hats, 30 scarves, and 30 mittens for veterans this winter. Her gifts will be distributed to VA patients and CSM veteran students.
November 2019. Through the online community of NextDoor, a donor gave us a boatload of yarn which was given to our Auxiliary supporter, Graciela. She crocheted & donated 60 hats, 30 scarves, and 30 mittens for veterans this winter. Her gifts will be distributed to VA patients and CSM veteran students.
Honoring Our Longest Member
Honoring Our Longest Member
November 2019. Luella (in pink) celebrated her 97th birthday and 85th year as an Auxiliary member, serving as past president, treasurer, and multiple other roles. U82 Celebrants included (standing) Sally, Leslie (chaplain), Peggy (VP/secretary), Dorothy, Anne, Carol (president). Seated includes Judy, Tita (sergeant-at-arms), Arlene (treasurer), Luella, Cora Jean. Photo by Judy (Luella's daughter).
November 2019. Luella (in pink) celebrated her 97th birthday and 85th year as an Auxiliary member, serving as past president, treasurer, and multiple other roles. U82 Celebrants included (standing) Sally, Leslie (chaplain), Peggy (VP/secretary), Dorothy, Anne, Carol (president). Seated includes Judy, Tita (sergeant-at-arms), Arlene (treasurer), Luella, Cora Jean. Photo by Judy (Luella's daughter).
Veterans Resource Center - VA Menlo Park
Veterans Resource Center - VA Menlo Park
November 19, 2019. VA Menlo Park recently opened their own VRC to serve our vets. Please donate towards this list of needed goods to keep the center running.
November 19, 2019. VA Menlo Park recently opened their own VRC to serve our vets. Please donate towards this list of needed goods to keep the center running.
2019-11-19 VA VRC Menlo Park.pdfStand Down Recognition
Stand Down Recognition
November 2019. Peninsula Special Interest Lions Club acknowledged Auxiliary volunteers U82 President Carol Rael & District 26 President Peggy Toye for their collaboration efforts at the Stand Down planning meetings. The PSILC's emphasis is on medical assistance for a wide variety of communities (domestic & international), including veterans.
November 2019. Peninsula Special Interest Lions Club acknowledged Auxiliary volunteers U82 President Carol Rael & District 26 President Peggy Toye for their collaboration efforts at the Stand Down planning meetings. The PSILC's emphasis is on medical assistance for a wide variety of communities (domestic & international), including veterans.
U82 President Carol speaking on behalf of the Auxiliary at Stand Down wrap-up.
U82 President Carol speaking on behalf of the Auxiliary at Stand Down wrap-up.
Veteran students Carina, Gerrimae, Luis (program administrator), Brian, and Moises with food delivery. Toiletries and travel cases were also delivered. (Photo by Carol Rael)
Veteran students Carina, Gerrimae, Luis (program administrator), Brian, and Moises with food delivery. Toiletries and travel cases were also delivered. (Photo by Carol Rael)
Donations for CSM Vets
Donations for CSM Vets
November 4, 2019. College of San Mateo's Veterans Resource Opportunity Center accepted our food and toiletry donations. Some vets are struggling so the free food helps. VROC provides counseling, referrals, lounge area, study carrels, computer use, access to gym shower, and more. Soaps, dental care supplies, shampoo, etc. from our fourth fall toiletry drive were also delivered.
November 4, 2019. College of San Mateo's Veterans Resource Opportunity Center accepted our food and toiletry donations. Some vets are struggling so the free food helps. VROC provides counseling, referrals, lounge area, study carrels, computer use, access to gym shower, and more. Soaps, dental care supplies, shampoo, etc. from our fourth fall toiletry drive were also delivered.
San Mateo & Design Tech High Girls State Delegates Visit
San Mateo & Design Tech High Girls State Delegates Visit
October 2019. San Mateo's Mimi and d.tech's Alexis shared with ladies of the Auxiliary their Girls State experience. The overarching consensus of the week-long leadership & citizenry conference from the young ladies included camaraderie, strong social support, and resourcefulness. Mimi flew from Washington, DC, where she was attending a James Brady Institute conference, to attend Girls State in SoCal. Alexis shared she was campaign manager for two successful candidates and editor-in-chief of "GS Newsletter." Their experience ended with heartfelt tearful goodbyes. The girls hope to return in May 2020 for the annual District-wide Girls State Tea. Pictured standing, Mimi, 2019 Girls State Chair Bea and Alexis. Seated are Auxiliary members Mary Ann, Judy, Treasurer Arlene, President Carol, and Dorothy. (photo by P. Toye)
October 2019. San Mateo's Mimi and d.tech's Alexis shared with ladies of the Auxiliary their Girls State experience. The overarching consensus of the week-long leadership & citizenry conference from the young ladies included camaraderie, strong social support, and resourcefulness. Mimi flew from Washington, DC, where she was attending a James Brady Institute conference, to attend Girls State in SoCal. Alexis shared she was campaign manager for two successful candidates and editor-in-chief of "GS Newsletter." Their experience ended with heartfelt tearful goodbyes. The girls hope to return in May 2020 for the annual District-wide Girls State Tea. Pictured standing, Mimi, 2019 Girls State Chair Bea and Alexis. Seated are Auxiliary members Mary Ann, Judy, Treasurer Arlene, President Carol, and Dorothy. (photo by P. Toye)
Auxiliary Stands Strong at Stand Down
Auxiliary Stands Strong at Stand Down
Foster City, October 2019. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped at veterans & volunteer registration, bag check-in, food service, and pet canopy. Services provided to vets included medical, dental & eye exams, free clothing, food & toiletry, and social services (housing, counseling, emergency response org, and more). Here are some pictures of veterans enjoying their Friday lunch of chicken adobo donated by a SSF Lions Club. Our ladies met a lot of volunteers from other orgs such as San Mateo County Blue Star Moms (mothers of active service wo/men), Red Cross, several Lions Club chapters, translators, churches, and individuals.
Foster City, October 2019. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped at veterans & volunteer registration, bag check-in, food service, and pet canopy. Services provided to vets included medical, dental & eye exams, free clothing, food & toiletry, and social services (housing, counseling, emergency response org, and more). Here are some pictures of veterans enjoying their Friday lunch of chicken adobo donated by a SSF Lions Club. Our ladies met a lot of volunteers from other orgs such as San Mateo County Blue Star Moms (mothers of active service wo/men), Red Cross, several Lions Club chapters, translators, churches, and individuals.
Lining up for breakfast of pancakes, sausage, potatoes, coffee, orange juice, and snacks.
Lining up for breakfast of pancakes, sausage, potatoes, coffee, orange juice, and snacks.
Lions Club donated homemade lunch of chicken adobo, veggies, rice, and drinks. Thursday's dinner was tri tip.
Lions Club donated homemade lunch of chicken adobo, veggies, rice, and drinks. Thursday's dinner was tri tip.
Veterans later enjoyed an ice cream sundae after lunch.
Veterans later enjoyed an ice cream sundae after lunch.
Veterans enjoying lunch donated by the Lions Club.
Veterans enjoying lunch donated by the Lions Club.
American Legion Auxiliary District 26 President Peggy Toye, Vice President Arlene Muller, and Unit 585 President Marci Lyzun of San Carlos. Wrapping up volunteer and veterans registration for the day.
American Legion Auxiliary District 26 President Peggy Toye, Vice President Arlene Muller, and Unit 585 President Marci Lyzun of San Carlos. Wrapping up volunteer and veterans registration for the day.
Unit 82's tiniest volunteer, Pei Dan--all 7.5 lbs.
Unit 82's tiniest volunteer, Pei Dan--all 7.5 lbs.
American Legion District 26 Post 105 Redwood City's Vice Cmdr. George Smith with Elmer Madrid of the Peninsula Special Interest Lions Club (Stand Down host organization).
American Legion District 26 Post 105 Redwood City's Vice Cmdr. George Smith with Elmer Madrid of the Peninsula Special Interest Lions Club (Stand Down host organization).
Left: Auxiliary Unit 82 Asst. Sargeant-at-Arms Margaret Mercudo and President Carol Rael managed the Veteran Bag Check station while Secretary Peggy Toye managed Volunteer Registration. Right: Lions Club Eleanor Britter is the lead organizer for Stand Down.
Left: Auxiliary Unit 82 Asst. Sargeant-at-Arms Margaret Mercudo and President Carol Rael managed the Veteran Bag Check station while Secretary Peggy Toye managed Volunteer Registration. Right: Lions Club Eleanor Britter is the lead organizer for Stand Down.
U82 used the majority of donations from our Fourth Annual Toiletry Drive for the Oct 3-5 Stand Down veteran attendees. Residual toiletries will be given to short-term VA Menlo Park patients of Bldg 331 with our usual holiday gifts. CSM's Veterans Resource Opportunity Center will also receive toiletries for their students.
U82 used the majority of donations from our Fourth Annual Toiletry Drive for the Oct 3-5 Stand Down veteran attendees. Residual toiletries will be given to short-term VA Menlo Park patients of Bldg 331 with our usual holiday gifts. CSM's Veterans Resource Opportunity Center will also receive toiletries for their students.
Generations Assist Our Veterans
Generations Assist Our Veterans
September 2019. Ladies assembled 125 ditty bags for the Oct 3-5 Stand Down veteran attendees. FC Girl Scouts Daisies enclosed U82's note of appreciate for the veterans' service.
September 2019. Ladies assembled 125 ditty bags for the Oct 3-5 Stand Down veteran attendees. FC Girl Scouts Daisies enclosed U82's note of appreciate for the veterans' service.
September 9, 2019. Dr. Eleanor Britter of the Peninsula Special Interest Lions Club, and organizer of the Stand Down, explains the layout for the Oct 3-5 Stand Down in Foster City's Boothbay Park. The Auxiliary is excited to organize the toiletries for our local veterans.
September 9, 2019. Dr. Eleanor Britter of the Peninsula Special Interest Lions Club, and organizer of the Stand Down, explains the layout for the Oct 3-5 Stand Down in Foster City's Boothbay Park. The Auxiliary is excited to organize the toiletries for our local veterans.
September 9, 2019. San Mateo County comes through with lots of toiletries for our veterans! Toiletries will be distributed at the Stand Down. Some will be set aside for short-term patients at the VA Medical facility Bldg. 331 in Menlo Park which Unit 82 adopted. Additional toiletries will be donated to CSM's Veterans Resource Opportunity Center. Extras will be donated to the Defenders Lodge in Palo Alto's VA medical facility. (Toy poodle is pictured for scale.)
September 9, 2019. San Mateo County comes through with lots of toiletries for our veterans! Toiletries will be distributed at the Stand Down. Some will be set aside for short-term patients at the VA Medical facility Bldg. 331 in Menlo Park which Unit 82 adopted. Additional toiletries will be donated to CSM's Veterans Resource Opportunity Center. Extras will be donated to the Defenders Lodge in Palo Alto's VA medical facility. (Toy poodle is pictured for scale.)
Veterans Stand Down in Two Weeks - Boothbay Park in Foster City
Veterans Stand Down in Two Weeks - Boothbay Park in Foster City
September 19, 2019. What's a Veterans Stand Down? This Stand Down is for our non-combat Veterans that for a weekend will receive medical, dental and vision services, as well as chaplain counseling, legal assistance, housing referrals, clothing and other supplies. The schedule of events includes a program to teach disaster preparedness. Full meals and snacks provided. Reveille and Taps will be shared with the neighborhood each day. As camaraderie is a big part of the experience, there will be musical entertainment and games for the veterans. Generals and Captains will be on site to maintain military discipline. The final day will include military dignitaries with a formal celebration of the lives lost from all wars that the United States has fought for freedom at home and abroad. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AND WELCOMED; use this link.
September 19, 2019. What's a Veterans Stand Down? This Stand Down is for our non-combat Veterans that for a weekend will receive medical, dental and vision services, as well as chaplain counseling, legal assistance, housing referrals, clothing and other supplies. The schedule of events includes a program to teach disaster preparedness. Full meals and snacks provided. Reveille and Taps will be shared with the neighborhood each day. As camaraderie is a big part of the experience, there will be musical entertainment and games for the veterans. Generals and Captains will be on site to maintain military discipline. The final day will include military dignitaries with a formal celebration of the lives lost from all wars that the United States has fought for freedom at home and abroad. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AND WELCOMED; use this link.
100th Anniversary of the Auxiliary & American Legion
100th Anniversary of the Auxiliary & American Legion
September 3, 2019. Get ready for a celebration for the ages! San Mateo Post 82 and Redwood City Post 105 are combining forces to celebrate the establishment of both the Auxiliary and the American Legion! SAVE THE DATE: Saturday night dinner/dance, November 16 at Post 105, 651 El Camino Real, Redwood City. Ticket price: $65pp. Purchase tickets at Post 82, 130 South Blvd. in San Mateo or Post 105, 651 El Camino Real, Redwood City. Questions? Contact AC, 650-333-5519.
September 3, 2019. Get ready for a celebration for the ages! San Mateo Post 82 and Redwood City Post 105 are combining forces to celebrate the establishment of both the Auxiliary and the American Legion! SAVE THE DATE: Saturday night dinner/dance, November 16 at Post 105, 651 El Camino Real, Redwood City. Ticket price: $65pp. Purchase tickets at Post 82, 130 South Blvd. in San Mateo or Post 105, 651 El Camino Real, Redwood City. Questions? Contact AC, 650-333-5519.
Toiletry Drive ends Monday, Sept 16
Toiletry Drive ends Monday, Sept 16
September 2019. Travel-size unused, new toiletries needed for patients at VA Menlo Park & VA Palo Alto facilities and for October Stand Down. All toiletries given to veterans: Palo Alto's Defenders Lodge, Menlo Park Bldg 331 long- and short-term patients, CSM's Veterans Resource Opportunity Center, and VA chapel. NEEDED: shampoo, soap, razor, toothbrush, toothpaste, antiseptic wipes, facial tissue packs, etc.
September 2019. Travel-size unused, new toiletries needed for patients at VA Menlo Park & VA Palo Alto facilities and for October Stand Down. All toiletries given to veterans: Palo Alto's Defenders Lodge, Menlo Park Bldg 331 long- and short-term patients, CSM's Veterans Resource Opportunity Center, and VA chapel. NEEDED: shampoo, soap, razor, toothbrush, toothpaste, antiseptic wipes, facial tissue packs, etc.
DROPOFF: American Legion Post 82, 130 South Blvd., San Mateo or 619 Cornwallis Lane, Foster City.
DROPOFF: American Legion Post 82, 130 South Blvd., San Mateo or 619 Cornwallis Lane, Foster City.
2019 Stand Down Flyer PTversion.pdf2019 STAND DOWN is Here!
2019 STAND DOWN is Here!
August 2019. The Peninsula Special Interest Lions Club is hosting this year's Stand Down in Foster City, October 3-5. This community-based event benefiting Veterans provides social services, clothing, support, food, and toiletries to Vets. We need your help as volunteers and/or as donors of goods. Ladies from the Auxiliary will be volunteering. Come join us in this 'feel good' community activity. Veterans Served Our Country; let's serve our Veterans!
August 2019. The Peninsula Special Interest Lions Club is hosting this year's Stand Down in Foster City, October 3-5. This community-based event benefiting Veterans provides social services, clothing, support, food, and toiletries to Vets. We need your help as volunteers and/or as donors of goods. Ladies from the Auxiliary will be volunteering. Come join us in this 'feel good' community activity. Veterans Served Our Country; let's serve our Veterans!
To register or more info, go to http://www.lionsclubsvetstanddown.com/
To register or more info, go to http://www.lionsclubsvetstanddown.com/
In Memory of Bob Page, 1926-2019
In Memory of Bob Page, 1926-2019
August 2019. A long-time Legionnaire from Post 105 (Redwood City), Bob was a delight to work with at the VA barbecues. RIP. Here is the link to pictures from his memorial at Post 105.
August 2019. A long-time Legionnaire from Post 105 (Redwood City), Bob was a delight to work with at the VA barbecues. RIP. Here is the link to pictures from his memorial at Post 105.
Peninsula Day Camp
Peninsula Day Camp
July 2019. Unit 82 volunteers helped Girl Scouts PDC with food distribution at Huddart Park. Team distributed breakfast & dinner cooking ingredients for 1,100 campers, aides, and volunteers in record time of 1-1/2 hours.
July 2019. Unit 82 volunteers helped Girl Scouts PDC with food distribution at Huddart Park. Team distributed breakfast & dinner cooking ingredients for 1,100 campers, aides, and volunteers in record time of 1-1/2 hours.
Serving our Veterans & Celebrating Independence
Serving our Veterans & Celebrating Independence
July 4, 2019. A bright, sunny day ushered in the VA-Menlo Park's annual outdoor affair. Our ladies came out in force to serve up hotdogs cooked by Post 82 Legionnaires. We served hundreds of hotdogs, watermelon, chips, etc. and thanked the patients for their service to our country. We were touched when they, in turn, thanked us for volunteering.
July 4, 2019. A bright, sunny day ushered in the VA-Menlo Park's annual outdoor affair. Our ladies came out in force to serve up hotdogs cooked by Post 82 Legionnaires. We served hundreds of hotdogs, watermelon, chips, etc. and thanked the patients for their service to our country. We were touched when they, in turn, thanked us for volunteering.
Knitting Our Communities
Knitting Our Communities
June 2019. Through the online forum Next Door, a generous Belmont neighbor donated lots of yarn for our Fremont volunteer Graciela to continue making scarves, neckwarmers and hats for veteran patients at the Menlo Park VA.
June 2019. Through the online forum Next Door, a generous Belmont neighbor donated lots of yarn for our Fremont volunteer Graciela to continue making scarves, neckwarmers and hats for veteran patients at the Menlo Park VA.
"Are You From Girls State?!"
"Are You From Girls State?!"
May 2019 at Post 585. Unit 585 and District 26 were happy to host this year's Girls State Delegates at Girls State Tea, an informative brunch for Delegates & their families. California Girls State, a week-long rising senior leadership & citizenship program, hosts 540 girls at Claremont McKenna College in late-June. This transformative, prestigious program empowers young leaders to pursue goals, network with new friends, and model positive, supportive behavior all while learning about government workings and community service. Photographs by K. Toye
May 2019 at Post 585. Unit 585 and District 26 were happy to host this year's Girls State Delegates at Girls State Tea, an informative brunch for Delegates & their families. California Girls State, a week-long rising senior leadership & citizenship program, hosts 540 girls at Claremont McKenna College in late-June. This transformative, prestigious program empowers young leaders to pursue goals, network with new friends, and model positive, supportive behavior all while learning about government workings and community service. Photographs by K. Toye
DISTRICT 26's 2019 DELEGATES. High schools represented: Aragon, Belmont, Burlingame, Capuchino, Carlmont, Credo, Design Tech, Half Moon Bay, Hillsdale, Mills, Oceana, Petaluma, Rancho Cotate, San Mateo, Scotts Valley, Sequoia, Technology, and Terra Nova.
DISTRICT 26's 2019 DELEGATES. High schools represented: Aragon, Belmont, Burlingame, Capuchino, Carlmont, Credo, Design Tech, Half Moon Bay, Hillsdale, Mills, Oceana, Petaluma, Rancho Cotate, San Mateo, Scotts Valley, Sequoia, Technology, and Terra Nova.
District Delegates getting acquainted and networking. Only one rising senior from each high school is selected as Delegate.
District Delegates getting acquainted and networking. Only one rising senior from each high school is selected as Delegate.
Delegates had the opportunity to ask speakers questions about Girls State.
Delegates had the opportunity to ask speakers questions about Girls State.
(Left) Past California State American Legion Auxiliary President and uber-volunteer Linda Workman spoke about what girls can expect on location--housing, scheduling, transportation logistics, and meals. Girls will be so busy; they won't have time to look at their cell phones!
(Left) Past California State American Legion Auxiliary President and uber-volunteer Linda Workman spoke about what girls can expect on location--housing, scheduling, transportation logistics, and meals. Girls will be so busy; they won't have time to look at their cell phones!
(Below left) 2018 Delegate Lila spoke about her experience from last year and emphasized girls will gain from their experience what energy they put in when onsite. Cooperating, collaborating, and mutual respect are hallmarks of the experience.
(Below left) 2018 Delegate Lila spoke about her experience from last year and emphasized girls will gain from their experience what energy they put in when onsite. Cooperating, collaborating, and mutual respect are hallmarks of the experience.
Photographs by K. Toye
Photographs by K. Toye
Copy of 2019 GS Tea Program cover page.pdfDistrict 26's Boys State pictures: sharing photographs from 2019's Boys State luncheon
District 26's Boys State pictures: sharing photographs from 2019's Boys State luncheon
Five Bay Area Districts Welcomes CA President Cannon
Five Bay Area Districts Welcomes CA President Cannon
April 2019. Ladies representing Districts from San Mateo, San Francisco, Contra Costa, Alameda, and Santa Clara counties gathered to greet CA President Joan Cannon. Unit 82's secretary & D26 president Peggy Toye reported on D26's accomplishments from last year. D26 rocked!
April 2019. Ladies representing Districts from San Mateo, San Francisco, Contra Costa, Alameda, and Santa Clara counties gathered to greet CA President Joan Cannon. Unit 82's secretary & D26 president Peggy Toye reported on D26's accomplishments from last year. D26 rocked!
CA President Cannon seated front center with D26.
CA President Cannon seated front center with D26.
Ladies of Districts 8-San Francisco, 9-Contra Costa, 10-Alameda, 13-Santa Clara, and 26-San Mateo. D26 represented the largest contigency with 12 members. You go, girls!
Ladies of Districts 8-San Francisco, 9-Contra Costa, 10-Alameda, 13-Santa Clara, and 26-San Mateo. D26 represented the largest contigency with 12 members. You go, girls!
2019-2020 officers: Unit 82's Treasurer Arlene, President Carol, Asst. Sargeant-at-Arms Margaret, National Executive Committee's Linda, and former D26 Treasurer Diane.
2019-2020 officers: Unit 82's Treasurer Arlene, President Carol, Asst. Sargeant-at-Arms Margaret, National Executive Committee's Linda, and former D26 Treasurer Diane.
Unit 82's Ann, Dorothy, Leslie, Sally, 2018-19 President Bea & Cora Jean.
Unit 82's Ann, Dorothy, Leslie, Sally, 2018-19 President Bea & Cora Jean.
Vietnam Veterans of America: Annual Car Show in Redwood City
Vietnam Veterans of America: Annual Car Show in Redwood City
March 2019. We're sharing pictures from the 2019 Car Show honoring our veterans and held at the Veterans Memorial Building. Thanks go to William Jackson, Judge Advocate & Historian of RWC American Legion Post 105, for sharing his pictures.
March 2019. We're sharing pictures from the 2019 Car Show honoring our veterans and held at the Veterans Memorial Building. Thanks go to William Jackson, Judge Advocate & Historian of RWC American Legion Post 105, for sharing his pictures.
VROC President Brian Lopez and student Shawn Fay welcomed Auxiliary member Carol who delivered our spring food supplies to VROC.
VROC President Brian Lopez and student Shawn Fay welcomed Auxiliary member Carol who delivered our spring food supplies to VROC.
We Deliver: CSM's Veterans Resource Opportunity Center
We Deliver: CSM's Veterans Resource Opportunity Center
March 2019. As part of our annual giving, Unit 82 delivered food supplies to veteran students who utilize College of San Mateo's VROC. VROC physical services include study hall space, kitchenette, computer & printer access, a TV lounge area, and camaraderie for veterans. For details on their other services, check VROC's webpage. We also drop off study supplies such as paper, pens, notebooks, etc. VROC is located on the first floor of Bldg. 16. Unit 82 will make our second 2019 delivery in the fall.
March 2019. As part of our annual giving, Unit 82 delivered food supplies to veteran students who utilize College of San Mateo's VROC. VROC physical services include study hall space, kitchenette, computer & printer access, a TV lounge area, and camaraderie for veterans. For details on their other services, check VROC's webpage. We also drop off study supplies such as paper, pens, notebooks, etc. VROC is located on the first floor of Bldg. 16. Unit 82 will make our second 2019 delivery in the fall.
Having Heart: St. Valentine's Day Gift Bags
Having Heart: St. Valentine's Day Gift Bags
February 2019. Unit 82 created 14 gift bags (12 for adult patients and two for offsprings) and delivered them to the VA's Palo Alto Polytrauma Unit. Via online network, Next Door, several community neighbors donated reusable grocery bags for us to contain our gift of writing utensils, squeeze toy, coloring books, etc. Many thanks, neighbors!
February 2019. Unit 82 created 14 gift bags (12 for adult patients and two for offsprings) and delivered them to the VA's Palo Alto Polytrauma Unit. Via online network, Next Door, several community neighbors donated reusable grocery bags for us to contain our gift of writing utensils, squeeze toy, coloring books, etc. Many thanks, neighbors!
Spreading Cheer at Polytrauma Unit at VA Palo Alto
Spreading Cheer at Polytrauma Unit at VA Palo Alto
December 2018/January 2019. While water damage repair for the new Building 500 Polytrauma Unit continues, the Auxiliary completed another year of decorating the original Polytrauma wing with holiday cheer. Thanks go to Sally for buying & donating a new artificial Christmas tree last year.
December 2018/January 2019. While water damage repair for the new Building 500 Polytrauma Unit continues, the Auxiliary completed another year of decorating the original Polytrauma wing with holiday cheer. Thanks go to Sally for buying & donating a new artificial Christmas tree last year.
The ladies after decoration tear-down. Pictured: Arlene, Katie, Peggy, Carol, Leslie, Cora Jean, Bea and Sally.
The ladies after decoration tear-down. Pictured: Arlene, Katie, Peggy, Carol, Leslie, Cora Jean, Bea and Sally.