2021 Unit News
Six Sister Units of San Mateo County
Back: George, Carol (U105), Susan(U474), Holly, Lacy, (U82), Terri (U585), Pauline (U105), Bonnie (U585)
Back: George, Carol (U105), Susan(U474), Holly, Lacy, (U82), Terri (U585), Pauline (U105), Bonnie (U585)
Front: Amy (U105), Carol, Janice (U238), Peggy (U105), Marylan (U474), Bea, Linda, Cindy (U82), Arlene (U105). Not pictured U472.
Front: Amy (U105), Carol, Janice (U238), Peggy (U105), Marylan (U474), Bea, Linda, Cindy (U82), Arlene (U105). Not pictured U472.
Happy Holidays 2021
Happy Holidays 2021
All six Units fulfilled veterans Wish List for holiday gifts. This annual program benefits long- & short-term patients at our adopted VA-Menlo Park campus' Bldg 331. Due to COVID-19, we're not allowed to hand-deliver the gifts this year and, sadly, the annual holiday party was canceled.
All six Units fulfilled veterans Wish List for holiday gifts. This annual program benefits long- & short-term patients at our adopted VA-Menlo Park campus' Bldg 331. Due to COVID-19, we're not allowed to hand-deliver the gifts this year and, sadly, the annual holiday party was canceled.
2021-2022 District Officers
2021-2022 District Officers
President Peggy Toye, U105 1st Vice President Arlene Muller, U105 2nd Vice President Brenda Ternullo, U105
President Peggy Toye, U105 1st Vice President Arlene Muller, U105 2nd Vice President Brenda Ternullo, U105
Treasurer Carol Rael, U105 Secretary Kathi Kearney, U585 Sergeant-at-Arms Roselinda Gonzalez, U238
Treasurer Carol Rael, U105 Secretary Kathi Kearney, U585 Sergeant-at-Arms Roselinda Gonzalez, U238
District officers facilitate and coordinate Unit knowledge sharing and best practices. The District serves as a conduit of information from the Department (state-level) to Units about events, obligations, news and guidelines.
District officers facilitate and coordinate Unit knowledge sharing and best practices. The District serves as a conduit of information from the Department (state-level) to Units about events, obligations, news and guidelines.
U N I T U P D A T E S
U N I T U P D A T E S
UNIT 82, 130 SOUTH BLVD., SAN MATEO
UNIT 82, 130 SOUTH BLVD., SAN MATEO
NEWS. Nov/Dec: Hosted events benefiting Colma Veterans Village (CVV)--Bingo Night, Crabfeed, karaoke. Supply donations made to CVV as well. Toys for Vets @VA-Menlo Park. Planned Feb 11 recognition dinner of local fire fighters veterans. Donation made to Coins for Cops. Oct: Memorial Services for long-time member Luella Dilling will be held Nov 10. Unit donated a TV for the VA-MP rec room and paper products to Colma Veterans Village. Free music by "Blue Jays' on Nov 14. Dec 10 is the annual Crabfeed. Sep: Oct 30 Halloween Party. Girls State Citizen presented at last meeting. Sunday bakery goods giveaway. Aug: With SAL, donated $1,000 to VA-MP Suicide Prevention June Fundraiser. Adopted board/care facility, Colma Veterans Village. Held a Flea Market and continue with Sunday food giveaways. Planning stages: firefighter recognition and October dance. Mar: planned May prime rib dinner. Feb 2021: Completed Girls State selection. 1.8.22
NEWS. Nov/Dec: Hosted events benefiting Colma Veterans Village (CVV)--Bingo Night, Crabfeed, karaoke. Supply donations made to CVV as well. Toys for Vets @VA-Menlo Park. Planned Feb 11 recognition dinner of local fire fighters veterans. Donation made to Coins for Cops. Oct: Memorial Services for long-time member Luella Dilling will be held Nov 10. Unit donated a TV for the VA-MP rec room and paper products to Colma Veterans Village. Free music by "Blue Jays' on Nov 14. Dec 10 is the annual Crabfeed. Sep: Oct 30 Halloween Party. Girls State Citizen presented at last meeting. Sunday bakery goods giveaway. Aug: With SAL, donated $1,000 to VA-MP Suicide Prevention June Fundraiser. Adopted board/care facility, Colma Veterans Village. Held a Flea Market and continue with Sunday food giveaways. Planning stages: firefighter recognition and October dance. Mar: planned May prime rib dinner. Feb 2021: Completed Girls State selection. 1.8.22
Monthly meeting: first Monday @ 6pm. Contact: 650-345-7388
Monthly meeting: first Monday @ 6pm. Contact: 650-345-7388
UNIT 105, 651 EL CAMINO REAL, REDWOOD CITY
UNIT 105, 651 EL CAMINO REAL, REDWOOD CITY
NEWS. Nov/Dec: Dec 16 Toys for Vets @ VA-Menlo Park, Dec 18 Wreaths Across America @ Golden Gate National Cemetery. Assist Blue Star Moms w/care boxes for overseas soldiers and care bags for homeless vets. Planned Outing: San Mateo High's "Crazy for You" production on Feb. 6; all are welcomed to join. Oct: Post Family (Legion, Aux, Sons & Riders) donated $3739.86 to the VA-PA Suicide Prevent Program. Donated $100 towards Veterans Day celebration at RWC Courthouse Square and $100 towards VA-MP's holiday party. City proclamation issued. The Aux & Post donated food for Colma Veterans Village. GoFundMe raised $1000 to benefit 23rd Marines Regiment & National Guard to meet expenses. Nov 12 "Hoops for Troops" Warriors v Bulls fundraiser for SM County Blue Star Moms. Sep: Started monthly Commander's Coffee for members, last Wednesday of the month, 9am-12noon. Entire Post family to participate in Veterans Day celebration with our Girls & Boys State Citizens. Gearing up for VA holiday gift program. Aug: USS Hornet field trip. Planning for VA holiday gift program & partnering with College Park Girl Scouts. Jul: Over 3,225 pairs of shoes collected for our joint-fundraiser with BSM. Post Family field trip to USS Hornet. Jun: Successful Rummage Sale with SM County Blue Star Moms. Scheduled Sep 12 Girls State Citizens Brunch with members. Mar: Girls State Delegates registered. Planned Parking Lot Sale, June 5. Feb: Delivered Girl Scouts' handmade gifts to VA-Menlo Park patients. Jan 2021: Launched year-round online fundraiser of coffee beans/grounds, teas, and tasty snacks--www.tinyURL.com/U105GivingBean. Membership at 160% of goal. 1.8.22
NEWS. Nov/Dec: Dec 16 Toys for Vets @ VA-Menlo Park, Dec 18 Wreaths Across America @ Golden Gate National Cemetery. Assist Blue Star Moms w/care boxes for overseas soldiers and care bags for homeless vets. Planned Outing: San Mateo High's "Crazy for You" production on Feb. 6; all are welcomed to join. Oct: Post Family (Legion, Aux, Sons & Riders) donated $3739.86 to the VA-PA Suicide Prevent Program. Donated $100 towards Veterans Day celebration at RWC Courthouse Square and $100 towards VA-MP's holiday party. City proclamation issued. The Aux & Post donated food for Colma Veterans Village. GoFundMe raised $1000 to benefit 23rd Marines Regiment & National Guard to meet expenses. Nov 12 "Hoops for Troops" Warriors v Bulls fundraiser for SM County Blue Star Moms. Sep: Started monthly Commander's Coffee for members, last Wednesday of the month, 9am-12noon. Entire Post family to participate in Veterans Day celebration with our Girls & Boys State Citizens. Gearing up for VA holiday gift program. Aug: USS Hornet field trip. Planning for VA holiday gift program & partnering with College Park Girl Scouts. Jul: Over 3,225 pairs of shoes collected for our joint-fundraiser with BSM. Post Family field trip to USS Hornet. Jun: Successful Rummage Sale with SM County Blue Star Moms. Scheduled Sep 12 Girls State Citizens Brunch with members. Mar: Girls State Delegates registered. Planned Parking Lot Sale, June 5. Feb: Delivered Girl Scouts' handmade gifts to VA-Menlo Park patients. Jan 2021: Launched year-round online fundraiser of coffee beans/grounds, teas, and tasty snacks--www.tinyURL.com/U105GivingBean. Membership at 160% of goal. 1.8.22
UNIT 238, 555 BUEL AVENUE, PACIFICA
UNIT 238, 555 BUEL AVENUE, PACIFICA
NEWS. Nov/Dec: Delivered truckload of supplies Colma Veterans Village. Nov 11 dedication of Memorial for Pacifican veterans and city proclamation. Planned: Jan 16 Chinese dinner; Feb 13 St. V's Day fundraiser for Girls State & Boys State; Mar 19 St. Patrick's Day celebration; Apr 16 "Worst Dress" Day; and May 7 Cinco de Mayo. June/July fireworks sale fundraiser. Oct: Over 30 community orgs acknowledged at the celebration dinner; these orgs kept the Post afloat during the Post's COVID closure. U238 delivering donated foods from District Units to Colma Veterans Village. Sep: Oct 10 Appreciation Dinner for Unit's & Post's supportive orgs. Aug: Successful July fireworks fundraiser. Connecting with member shut-ins by phone. Plans for Oct 9 recognition event for Post supporters--VFW, Native Sons, etc. and "Christmas in January" event. Mar: Donated pens, notepads, paper, supplies for D26 spring gift bags. Feb food truck was East Indian fare. Jan 2021: Post renovations continue. U238 Jan 2021 Newsletter. Participated in Dec's Wreath Across America at Golden Gate National Cemetery. 1.8.22
NEWS. Nov/Dec: Delivered truckload of supplies Colma Veterans Village. Nov 11 dedication of Memorial for Pacifican veterans and city proclamation. Planned: Jan 16 Chinese dinner; Feb 13 St. V's Day fundraiser for Girls State & Boys State; Mar 19 St. Patrick's Day celebration; Apr 16 "Worst Dress" Day; and May 7 Cinco de Mayo. June/July fireworks sale fundraiser. Oct: Over 30 community orgs acknowledged at the celebration dinner; these orgs kept the Post afloat during the Post's COVID closure. U238 delivering donated foods from District Units to Colma Veterans Village. Sep: Oct 10 Appreciation Dinner for Unit's & Post's supportive orgs. Aug: Successful July fireworks fundraiser. Connecting with member shut-ins by phone. Plans for Oct 9 recognition event for Post supporters--VFW, Native Sons, etc. and "Christmas in January" event. Mar: Donated pens, notepads, paper, supplies for D26 spring gift bags. Feb food truck was East Indian fare. Jan 2021: Post renovations continue. U238 Jan 2021 Newsletter. Participated in Dec's Wreath Across America at Golden Gate National Cemetery. 1.8.22
UNIT 472 GEORGE TADLOCK VIRTUAL UNIT
UNIT 472 GEORGE TADLOCK VIRTUAL UNIT
NEWS. Dec: Ugly Sweater Zoom social and donations for VA-Menlo Park holiday gift program. Gearing up to manage the statewide 2022 Girls State program. Sep: Continue to host Girls State Citizens to join their meetings. Aug: Sponsored ten Girls State delegates; planning to invite them, their counselors & parents to Unit mtgs to keep the community going. Jun: Members managed a fantastic GIRLS STATE five-day virtual session with 440 Citizens. Brava! May: Hosted fundraiser & painting event. Mar: Donated funds to support D26's spring gift bags. Extended Girls State program to help out-of-county Units enlist more students. Feb: created St. V's Day & appreciation cards for VA-MP patients in bldg 331. Jan 2021: Celebrated in Dec with a Zoom Ugly Sweater social. During Jan's meeting created St. Valentine's Day cards for patients at VA-Menlo Park and delivered by VA&R Deputy Arlene. This year marks U472's 15th anniversary. 8.7.21
NEWS. Dec: Ugly Sweater Zoom social and donations for VA-Menlo Park holiday gift program. Gearing up to manage the statewide 2022 Girls State program. Sep: Continue to host Girls State Citizens to join their meetings. Aug: Sponsored ten Girls State delegates; planning to invite them, their counselors & parents to Unit mtgs to keep the community going. Jun: Members managed a fantastic GIRLS STATE five-day virtual session with 440 Citizens. Brava! May: Hosted fundraiser & painting event. Mar: Donated funds to support D26's spring gift bags. Extended Girls State program to help out-of-county Units enlist more students. Feb: created St. V's Day & appreciation cards for VA-MP patients in bldg 331. Jan 2021: Celebrated in Dec with a Zoom Ugly Sweater social. During Jan's meeting created St. Valentine's Day cards for patients at VA-Menlo Park and delivered by VA&R Deputy Arlene. This year marks U472's 15th anniversary. 8.7.21
UNIT 474 COASTSIDE, 470 CAPISTRANO RD., HALF MOON BAY
UNIT 474 COASTSIDE, 470 CAPISTRANO RD., HALF MOON BAY
NEWS. Nov/Dec: Free Thanksgiving meal for ~75 ppl and free Christmas meal for ~55-60 ppl. Oct: Weekend social events with live music are a big hit. Free Veterans Day tri-tip lunch for veterans, $20 for others. Sep: Weekend live music, 2-5pm. Labor Day weekend breakfasts were highly attended. Aug: Successful July 4 celebration for entire Post. Jewelry Sale Aug 21 @Post parking lot. Labor Day BBQ, 12-3pm. Planning: Veterans Day & Thanksgiving celebration. May: Resuming business after pandemic hiatus with plans for Memorial Day & July 4. Mar: members resumed mtg & donated funds for D26 spring gift bags for VA patients. Completed Girls State interviews. Jan 2021: Super Bowl outdoor tri-tip BBQ. Post reopened. BBQs outdoor on football days. All officers reelected to fulfill 2020-2021 term. 1.8.22
NEWS. Nov/Dec: Free Thanksgiving meal for ~75 ppl and free Christmas meal for ~55-60 ppl. Oct: Weekend social events with live music are a big hit. Free Veterans Day tri-tip lunch for veterans, $20 for others. Sep: Weekend live music, 2-5pm. Labor Day weekend breakfasts were highly attended. Aug: Successful July 4 celebration for entire Post. Jewelry Sale Aug 21 @Post parking lot. Labor Day BBQ, 12-3pm. Planning: Veterans Day & Thanksgiving celebration. May: Resuming business after pandemic hiatus with plans for Memorial Day & July 4. Mar: members resumed mtg & donated funds for D26 spring gift bags for VA patients. Completed Girls State interviews. Jan 2021: Super Bowl outdoor tri-tip BBQ. Post reopened. BBQs outdoor on football days. All officers reelected to fulfill 2020-2021 term. 1.8.22
UNIT 585, 1159 BUSH STREET, SAN CARLOS
UNIT 585, 1159 BUSH STREET, SAN CARLOS
NEWS. Nov/Dec: Donated $500 to Colma Veterans Village. Boosters donated to VA's Fisher House and Unit donated coffee to VA-Menlo Park. Veterans Day luncheon. Breakfast every other Sunday. Oct: Nov 14 lasagna dinner. Booster donated funds to VA's Fisher House and coffee to VA-MP. Nov 24 Karaoke night. Thanksgiving turkey sandwiches being offered. Donated $500 to Colma Veterans Village. Sep: Labor Day BBQ social. Saturday night karaoke. Parking lot sale Oct 2. Oct 17 BBQ benefiting VA's Fisher House. Aug: Major donation to Defenders Lodge at VA-Palo Alto. Huge Coffee donation to VA-Menlo Park Bldg 331. Sunday breakfasts can be found on D26 Calendar. May: Memorial Day event planned, Sunday breakfasts resumed, and June Karaoke anticipated. Mar 2021: Kareoke and St. Pat socials are successes. See D26 home page for pics of team creating gift bags in March. Completed Girls State selection. Feb: Successful blood drive with 26 donors, Sunday breakfast had 48 outdoor guests. St. Patrick's Day sandwiches to-go. Jan: Super Bowl BBQ and chili contest 2pm. Post is open 9am-9pm, outdoor TV, social distancing, face mask required. Dec Drive-Thru Crabfeed a success. Feb 25 Blood Drive planned. 1.8.22
NEWS. Nov/Dec: Donated $500 to Colma Veterans Village. Boosters donated to VA's Fisher House and Unit donated coffee to VA-Menlo Park. Veterans Day luncheon. Breakfast every other Sunday. Oct: Nov 14 lasagna dinner. Booster donated funds to VA's Fisher House and coffee to VA-MP. Nov 24 Karaoke night. Thanksgiving turkey sandwiches being offered. Donated $500 to Colma Veterans Village. Sep: Labor Day BBQ social. Saturday night karaoke. Parking lot sale Oct 2. Oct 17 BBQ benefiting VA's Fisher House. Aug: Major donation to Defenders Lodge at VA-Palo Alto. Huge Coffee donation to VA-Menlo Park Bldg 331. Sunday breakfasts can be found on D26 Calendar. May: Memorial Day event planned, Sunday breakfasts resumed, and June Karaoke anticipated. Mar 2021: Kareoke and St. Pat socials are successes. See D26 home page for pics of team creating gift bags in March. Completed Girls State selection. Feb: Successful blood drive with 26 donors, Sunday breakfast had 48 outdoor guests. St. Patrick's Day sandwiches to-go. Jan: Super Bowl BBQ and chili contest 2pm. Post is open 9am-9pm, outdoor TV, social distancing, face mask required. Dec Drive-Thru Crabfeed a success. Feb 25 Blood Drive planned. 1.8.22
Contact President Marci for more info: MMLYZUN [at] comcast.net
Contact President Marci for more info: MMLYZUN [at] comcast.net
Monthly Meeting: Second Tuesday at 6:30pm. Post 585 Facebook Page 2019 Vintage Tea Fundraiser for Service Dog (picture gallery)
Monthly Meeting: Second Tuesday at 6:30pm. Post 585 Facebook Page 2019 Vintage Tea Fundraiser for Service Dog (picture gallery)