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L-R: U105 Sandy & Carol B, U82 Bea, U585 Marci, U472 Linda, U474 Susan, U105 Cindy, U474 Janet, U105 Joyce, Jenni, Arlene, Peggy, Julie H, and U238 Janice. December 6, 2025
L-R: U105 Sandy & Carol B, U82 Bea, U585 Marci, U472 Linda, U474 Susan, U105 Cindy, U474 Janet, U105 Joyce, Jenni, Arlene, Peggy, Julie H, and U238 Janice. December 6, 2025
Our Family
Our Family
Our virtual Unit 472 during their Ugly Christmas Sweater Event 2022.
Our virtual Unit 472 during their Ugly Christmas Sweater Event 2022.
D26 gathers annual to collect our gift donations to fulfill VA-Menlo Park residents' wishlist.
2025 U N I T B R I E F S
2025 U N I T B R I E F S
See History & Community for Past Briefs
UNIT 82, 130 SOUTH BLVD., SAN MATEO
UNIT 82, 130 SOUTH BLVD., SAN MATEO
Jul/Aug: U82 continues to make its monthly donation dropoff to the Colma Veterans Village.
Jul/Aug: U82 continues to make its monthly donation dropoff to the Colma Veterans Village.
May/Jun: 6/21 John Wayne movie night & tri-tip dinner, $20 at the door.
May/Jun: 6/21 John Wayne movie night & tri-tip dinner, $20 at the door.
Nov/Dec: Additional P105 Family $500 donations ($100 from U105 for each org): San Mateo Co. Sheriff request for Nat. Child Care Safety Council, Bay to Brooklyn Ride, USO Freezer purchase, Project Care & Comfort, and VA-Menlo Park turkey & ham meals. U105 will engage a record seven high schools for the 83rd session of CA Girls State. 12/8 was our second annual holiday luncheon. 12/13 Volunteered at Wreaths Across America (Golden Gate National Cemetery) and earned funds for the Unit at the Lighted Boat Festival. 12/14 Members will volunteer to deliver gifts to VA-MP. After engaging three Girl Scouts Troops and one Cub Pack, distributed their donated holiday greeting cards with 12/14 Adopt-a-Vet gift delivery and at the 12/19 "A Veterans Christmas." The public is welcomed to Post 105 Family's FOUR CHAPLAINS CEREMONY on 1/31. See flyer on the home page.
Nov/Dec: Additional P105 Family $500 donations ($100 from U105 for each org): San Mateo Co. Sheriff request for Nat. Child Care Safety Council, Bay to Brooklyn Ride, USO Freezer purchase, Project Care & Comfort, and VA-Menlo Park turkey & ham meals. U105 will engage a record seven high schools for the 83rd session of CA Girls State. 12/8 was our second annual holiday luncheon. 12/13 Volunteered at Wreaths Across America (Golden Gate National Cemetery) and earned funds for the Unit at the Lighted Boat Festival. 12/14 Members will volunteer to deliver gifts to VA-MP. After engaging three Girl Scouts Troops and one Cub Pack, distributed their donated holiday greeting cards with 12/14 Adopt-a-Vet gift delivery and at the 12/19 "A Veterans Christmas." The public is welcomed to Post 105 Family's FOUR CHAPLAINS CEREMONY on 1/31. See flyer on the home page.
Sep/Oct: Our Unit donated $100 as a part of Post 105 Family's $500 donations to: Union Cemetery education program, Golden Gate Young Marines, and purchasing 60 Panda Express lunches for VA-MP Bldg. 331 residents. U105 donated $400 towards the RWC's Elks Lodge Packing Day on 10/13. Five members volunteered at the county's Veterans Commission 2025 Stand Down. Post 105 hosting 10/13 SOS Breakfast for the public. All welcomed to 11/11 Veterans Day Ceremony at Courthouse Square in RWC--includes car show and refreshments. We will participate as usual in the VA holiday programs: Adopt-a-Vet, Toys for Vets, and distributing refreshments at the VA's holiday party.
Sep/Oct: Our Unit donated $100 as a part of Post 105 Family's $500 donations to: Union Cemetery education program, Golden Gate Young Marines, and purchasing 60 Panda Express lunches for VA-MP Bldg. 331 residents. U105 donated $400 towards the RWC's Elks Lodge Packing Day on 10/13. Five members volunteered at the county's Veterans Commission 2025 Stand Down. Post 105 hosting 10/13 SOS Breakfast for the public. All welcomed to 11/11 Veterans Day Ceremony at Courthouse Square in RWC--includes car show and refreshments. We will participate as usual in the VA holiday programs: Adopt-a-Vet, Toys for Vets, and distributing refreshments at the VA's holiday party.
Jul/Aug: Members rode P105's float for the Fourth of July parade and enjoyed the afternoon BBQ. P105 Family members set up/tore down canopies for Peninsula Day Camp during their the two-week program. Unit hosted our annual Girls State Brunch for our three Girls State Citizens and their mothers. A very informative gathering of reflection and ALA exposure not only for the parents but for patrons at the restaurant where we held our brunch. We made three different donations over May, June and July for residents at VA Menlo Park--Bingo prizes, flowering plants, and potted plants, respectively.
Jul/Aug: Members rode P105's float for the Fourth of July parade and enjoyed the afternoon BBQ. P105 Family members set up/tore down canopies for Peninsula Day Camp during their the two-week program. Unit hosted our annual Girls State Brunch for our three Girls State Citizens and their mothers. A very informative gathering of reflection and ALA exposure not only for the parents but for patrons at the restaurant where we held our brunch. We made three different donations over May, June and July for residents at VA Menlo Park--Bingo prizes, flowering plants, and potted plants, respectively.
May/Jun: Members assisted SM County Blue Star Moms with packing 92 care boxes for troops and 28 care bags for in-need veterans. P105 participated in both Memorial Day ceremonies at Golden Gate Nat. Cemetery and Redwood City's Union Cemetery. Members welcomed to board our Independence Day float for the RWC Fourth of July parade. 7/12 Annual Car Show. 7/30 Commander's Coffee guest speaker shared the history of RWC. U105's $100 donation included in P105 Family's $500 donation to the following orgs: Miracle League (differently abled children), Peninsula Day Camp, Bel Mateo Baseball League.
May/Jun: Members assisted SM County Blue Star Moms with packing 92 care boxes for troops and 28 care bags for in-need veterans. P105 participated in both Memorial Day ceremonies at Golden Gate Nat. Cemetery and Redwood City's Union Cemetery. Members welcomed to board our Independence Day float for the RWC Fourth of July parade. 7/12 Annual Car Show. 7/30 Commander's Coffee guest speaker shared the history of RWC. U105's $100 donation included in P105 Family's $500 donation to the following orgs: Miracle League (differently abled children), Peninsula Day Camp, Bel Mateo Baseball League.
Mar/Apr: See D26 home page for U105 hosting the Dept. Visitation. 4/26 assisted Blue Star Moms at our Post for their spring Packing Day for troop care boxes and care bags for veterans in-need. Releasing Poppy Drive mass mailing on May 1.
Mar/Apr: See D26 home page for U105 hosting the Dept. Visitation. 4/26 assisted Blue Star Moms at our Post for their spring Packing Day for troop care boxes and care bags for veterans in-need. Releasing Poppy Drive mass mailing on May 1.
Jan/Feb: Feb Social of SM High's "Noises Off" was attended by eight members and guests. We're the location host for Dept. President's Visitation on April 6. Post 105 Family collectively donated $5,000 towards Palisades Fire Victims--via each Family branch donation, Playoffs & Super Bowl viewing parties, GoFundMe, and individual donations. The Family also donated $500 for the Miracle Baseball League which assists special-needs children and $500 to the Peninsula Day Camp due to loss of their equipment at two storage lockers. U105 donated $200 towards the Blue Star Moms' 4/26 Packing Day of goods/supplies for deployed troops & in-need veterans.
Jan/Feb: Feb Social of SM High's "Noises Off" was attended by eight members and guests. We're the location host for Dept. President's Visitation on April 6. Post 105 Family collectively donated $5,000 towards Palisades Fire Victims--via each Family branch donation, Playoffs & Super Bowl viewing parties, GoFundMe, and individual donations. The Family also donated $500 for the Miracle Baseball League which assists special-needs children and $500 to the Peninsula Day Camp due to loss of their equipment at two storage lockers. U105 donated $200 towards the Blue Star Moms' 4/26 Packing Day of goods/supplies for deployed troops & in-need veterans.
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UNIT 238, 555 BUEL AVENUE, PACIFICA
UNIT 238, 555 BUEL AVENUE, PACIFICA
Sep/Oct: Led the Fogfest parade with VFW and TAL. 11/9 Early Bird dinner. Signed cards for SMCBSM/Elks 10/11 Packing Day. Donated $250 for USO freezer.
Sep/Oct: Led the Fogfest parade with VFW and TAL. 11/9 Early Bird dinner. Signed cards for SMCBSM/Elks 10/11 Packing Day. Donated $250 for USO freezer.
Jul/Aug: Participating in Pacifica's July 4 Flag Ceremony. 7/5 Beach Cleanup community service. 8/5 hosting National Night Out at our Post. 8/7 Installation Ceremony planned.
Jul/Aug: Participating in Pacifica's July 4 Flag Ceremony. 7/5 Beach Cleanup community service. 8/5 hosting National Night Out at our Post. 8/7 Installation Ceremony planned.
May/Jun: Memorial Day ceremony had over 100 guests. Three Girls State delegates given $50 travel allowance. Fireworks sales planned.
May/Jun: Memorial Day ceremony had over 100 guests. Three Girls State delegates given $50 travel allowance. Fireworks sales planned.
Apr: Mary Lulis is president-elect and Janice Key is treasurer-elect. Poppy letters ready to send.
Apr: Mary Lulis is president-elect and Janice Key is treasurer-elect. Poppy letters ready to send.
Jan/Feb: Volunteered for the January Wreaths Across America cleanup at Golden Gate Nat. Cemetery. Held our annual Mitpah & St. Valentine's Day benefit for the CA Girls State and TAL Boys & Girls State programs. Recent donations to community orgs included Auxiliary Emergency Fund, CVV, Pacifica Resource Center, and the USO.
Jan/Feb: Volunteered for the January Wreaths Across America cleanup at Golden Gate Nat. Cemetery. Held our annual Mitpah & St. Valentine's Day benefit for the CA Girls State and TAL Boys & Girls State programs. Recent donations to community orgs included Auxiliary Emergency Fund, CVV, Pacifica Resource Center, and the USO.
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UNIT 472 GEORGE TADLOCK VIRTUAL UNIT
UNIT 472 GEORGE TADLOCK VIRTUAL UNIT
Oct: Panda Express fundraiser raised $418.
Oct: Panda Express fundraiser raised $418.
Mar/Apr: ALA National President Trish visited our March meeting; in her honor, U472 made a donation to the ALA Foundation Veteran Projects Fund. April 17 will be our last Panda Express Fundraiser; see D26 home page.
Mar/Apr: ALA National President Trish visited our March meeting; in her honor, U472 made a donation to the ALA Foundation Veteran Projects Fund. April 17 will be our last Panda Express Fundraiser; see D26 home page.
Jan/Feb: This year U472 will sponsor three high schools for Girls State.
Jan/Feb: This year U472 will sponsor three high schools for Girls State.
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Monthly meetings are the second Tuesday/month @ 7:00pm
UNIT 474 COASTSIDE, 470 CAPISTRANO RD., HALF MOON BAY
UNIT 474 COASTSIDE, 470 CAPISTRANO RD., HALF MOON BAY
Dec: Blind Auction a financial success. Participated in Adopt-a-Vet gift program. Gave four $25 gift cards to vets at Safeway parking lot. Thanksgiving dinner had 100 attendees. Volunteered at Wreaths Across America. Members donated cookies to “A Veterans Christmas.” Gifts donated to Adult Day Healthcare Center. Christmas Day: despite a power outage, P474 served 50 ppl and made extra meals for anyone who needed them.
Oct/Nov: Donated $1000 towards RWC Elks Packing Day. Vets hosted on Labor Day and Poker Run events with ALA providing refreshments and desserts. 10/25 Costume Jewelry Sale, 11/7 Blind Auction. 11/27 Thanksgiving community early meal. 12/20 Bake Sale, 12-3pm.
May/Jun: Blind Auction a smashing success. Memorial Day welcomed members for a BBQ. Thurs: darts, Fri: 7pm live, Sat/Sun: 2pm live music.
May/Jun: Blind Auction a smashing success. Memorial Day welcomed members for a BBQ. Thurs: darts, Fri: 7pm live, Sat/Sun: 2pm live music.
Mar/Apr: Our March spaghetti feed and St. Patrick's Day socials were well attended. 3/29 Vietnam Veterans Day, free bahn mi (Vietnamese sandwiches) for vets. Bake Sale a major success. 4/26 Legion Family Day social planned.
Mar/Apr: Our March spaghetti feed and St. Patrick's Day socials were well attended. 3/29 Vietnam Veterans Day, free bahn mi (Vietnamese sandwiches) for vets. Bake Sale a major success. 4/26 Legion Family Day social planned.
Jan/Feb: Super Bowl party BBQ was a smash success and planning for 4/19 Bake Sale (2-4pm). 5/26 Memorial Day Ceremony & free lunch for veterans.
Jan/Feb: Super Bowl party BBQ was a smash success and planning for 4/19 Bake Sale (2-4pm). 5/26 Memorial Day Ceremony & free lunch for veterans.
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UNIT 585 LLOYD J. TOBEY, 1159 BUSH STREET, SAN CARLOS
UNIT 585 LLOYD J. TOBEY, 1159 BUSH STREET, SAN CARLOS
Dec: 12/4 Taco Night a success. Donated cookies to “A Veterans Christmas.” Snacks on Christmas Eve, Xmas Day and NYE, NYD. Member Karen Wright passed away. 1/10 Comfort Food Contest, hosted by SAL. 1/18 Breakfast.
Dec: 12/4 Taco Night a success. Donated cookies to “A Veterans Christmas.” Snacks on Christmas Eve, Xmas Day and NYE, NYD. Member Karen Wright passed away. 1/10 Comfort Food Contest, hosted by SAL. 1/18 Breakfast.
Oct/Nov: Donated $200 to Hope for the Warriors Run (NY). RWC Elks Packing Day rec'd U585 $500 donation. 10/10 Karaoke. 10/19 Steak Breakfast $15. 10/31 Halloween potluck party with local pizza parlor donating. 11/11 Veterans Day happy hour.
Oct/Nov: Donated $200 to Hope for the Warriors Run (NY). RWC Elks Packing Day rec'd U585 $500 donation. 10/10 Karaoke. 10/19 Steak Breakfast $15. 10/31 Halloween potluck party with local pizza parlor donating. 11/11 Veterans Day happy hour.
Jul: Our most recent donation was $500 towards Tunnels to Towers (benefiting veterans & first responders). As usual, we hosted D26 Girls State Orientation. Members participated in Redwood City's Independence Day parade. Karaoke and Sunday Breakfasts continue at the Post. Post 585's truck won first prize for its decor at the San Carlos Hometown Parade.
Jul: Our most recent donation was $500 towards Tunnels to Towers (benefiting veterans & first responders). As usual, we hosted D26 Girls State Orientation. Members participated in Redwood City's Independence Day parade. Karaoke and Sunday Breakfasts continue at the Post. Post 585's truck won first prize for its decor at the San Carlos Hometown Parade.
May/Jun: P585 truck won an award for its decor at the San Carlos Hometown Day Parade. U585 hosted D26's Annual Girls State Orientation. Karaoke continues. Memorial Day ceremony included a BBQ. 6/15 free beverage dads on Father's Day. 7/4 plan to participate in Redwood City parade, followed by a BBQ. 7/20 breakfast.
May/Jun: P585 truck won an award for its decor at the San Carlos Hometown Day Parade. U585 hosted D26's Annual Girls State Orientation. Karaoke continues. Memorial Day ceremony included a BBQ. 6/15 free beverage dads on Father's Day. 7/4 plan to participate in Redwood City parade, followed by a BBQ. 7/20 breakfast.
Mar/Apr: Expect Breakfast on 4/13 and 5/4.
Mar/Apr: Expect Breakfast on 4/13 and 5/4.
Jan/Feb: Super Bowl Chili Cookoff & potluck was successful. St. Valentine's Day fundraising event. St. Patrick's Day late afternoon meal available. 3/22 "Sinatra Dinner & Show," 6pm spaghetti dinner followed by 7pm show fully sold out. 4/13 is our next breakfast. Donations: $200 to Swords to Plowshares, full-sz bottles of shampoo & body wash to the VA-MP, and Ninja coffee maker.
Jan/Feb: Super Bowl Chili Cookoff & potluck was successful. St. Valentine's Day fundraising event. St. Patrick's Day late afternoon meal available. 3/22 "Sinatra Dinner & Show," 6pm spaghetti dinner followed by 7pm show fully sold out. 4/13 is our next breakfast. Donations: $200 to Swords to Plowshares, full-sz bottles of shampoo & body wash to the VA-MP, and Ninja coffee maker.
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)
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