HANFORD POST NO. 3 NON-PROFIT ORG

American Legion U.S. POSTAGE

Department of California PAID

401A North Irwin Street PERMIT NO.19

Hanford, CA 93230 Hanford, CA 93232 The American Legion Family Post 3 Editors: Jim Lint and Geni Lefler August — October 2017

Post 3 I would like to take a moment to thank everyone for making my Commander James Landolt 1st Vice Scott Holwell first year as your Commander possible. We have grown together 2nd Vice Frank Pightling as an organization, working for the greater good, always looking Adjutant Jim Lint to the future. As with any group we will continue to gain and Finance Marc Mathes lose members for one reason or another, but we must always Scribe Sunny Frazier look forward. Over the last year we have had the pleasure of Sgt. At Arms Richard Garcia having added several younger members into our Legion Family Chaplain Larry McDonald here in Hanford. I hope they will continue to seek out ways to JAG Pat O’Brien bring their ideas before the Body so we can find new ways to

meet the needs of our ever changing Military base of future Le- Executive Board gionnaires. Gary Sanger John Meadows Joseph Gates We have several great plans for the upcoming year as we ap- proach our 100 year Anniversary here in Hanford as well as at Auxiliary the National level. As with any project, it takes people to see President Geni Lefler them through. Please help us as we prepare to make sure this 1st Deidre Neal coming year is even better than the last. We can do it; but only 2nd Pat Lewis with your help. I look forward to Serving together with all the Treasurer Margaret Tipton members of Our Legion Family. Secretary Glenda Davis Chaplain Claudia Chaffin-Ancona Thank you, Sgt. At Arms Pat Flotten Your Commander and Fellow Legionnaire Boys & Girls State Dinner James Landolt Sons of the American Legion Commander John Ritter Adjutant Al Martinez Secretary /Treasurer Robert Stover Saturday, September 16, 2017at 6:30pm Sgt. at Arms Patrick Ritter Advisor Dave Ritter

Riders Veterans Memorial Building President Pat O’Brien Vice President Marc Mathes 401 North Irwin St., Hanford, CA Secretary /Treasurer Robert Stover Sgt. At Arms Richard Garcia $10 Adults Children $5 JAG Steve Driver Chaplain Mike Angulo 559-582-4366 Pork Chops, Rice Pilaf, Green Beans and Dessert (Take out available) American Legion Family Post 3, 401A North Irwin Street, Hanford, CA 93230 (559) 583-1169 Office or E-mail: [email protected] RSVP by September 12th Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 1pm - 2pm

Call 559-583-1169 or Post Meeting are 1st Tuesday of the month 6:30pm email: [email protected] Auxiliary Meetings are 1st Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm SAL Meetings are 1st Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm Raffle will be held Riders Meetings are 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm From the Adjutants’ Desk American Legion Auxiliary Unit 3

Jim Lint Another year has officially begun and we are off and running! It’s a bird it’s a plane! No its Super Hanford!! The Small but Mighty Speed Racers are at it again! It never ceases to amaze me that we are one of the smallest units but you would never know Well, the fiscal year has flown by and we are now in the year 2018 for dues. At this point we have 100 memberships paid. Only by the amount of work that we accomplish! That is all due to the continued dedication of our wonderful members and the support about 165 to go, I want to thank all that have paid their dues for 2018. of our Legion Family. I would like to welcome aboard John Kuykendall, Steve Cano, Michael Bricken, Miguel Pina, Russel Wesley, Thomas Warner, Kevin Deveiga, and Tim Perkins. Wow, quite a few new members and there seem to be more everyday. A wonderful time was to be had at the Department of California Convention this year. As Wendy O’Brien thanked us for all of our hard work and support Yes, our Post is alive and well, I know there have been rumors going around that we are folding but that couldn’t be farther from and sailed off into the sunset, Loretta Marsh flew in to take over. Her theme is the truth! We are getting stronger every year with new events happening. “Heroes wear dog tags not capes” isn't that the truth! We will build around this mission for the year, celebrating our heroes…. Have you hugged yours Coming up will be the Special Olympics Chili Cook-Off and Boys/Girls State Dinner in September. today? I still have a few department pins left but they are going fast! This year Lastly, this newsletter is a bit late, due to being dark in July so it will cover August, September and October. If anything else the proceed will go to Paws for Purple Hearts which provides service dogs for comes up we will mail out a letter to all of you. Purple Heart Recipients.

No sooner were we home and possibly unpacked it was time for our four fun filled days in the sweltering heat….. Ah yes, our favorite time of year…. Fire- President Geni Lefler, Historian Candace Wil- son, and TreasurerMargaret Tipton attending works booth time. Ok, so it isn’t peaches and cream but it is our biggest fund- 2017 Convention Banquet raiser of the year and we did very well this year. We definitely passed our 10% increase of sales. It is hard work but well worth it in the end. I would like to thank Margaret Tipton, Deidre Neal for being there everyday selling. Pat Lewis, and Pat Flotten for nourishing us not only with food but with support. Also, Candace Wilson, Shauna Daughtry and Ann for helping as well. The whole family helped out this year and it was awesome!

We have a lot of upcoming events check out the calendar of events in the insert to see all that is coming. If you haven't yet like us on Facebook so that you can see all that we do. Better yet come say hello at a monthly meeting or stop by at the Thursday Night Market!

Relations continue to grow in the Legion Family, we have been blessed with a wonderful Com- mander James Landolt who works with us and is appreciative of what we do. His term will be up this year so let us make it the best one yet!

Our membership continues to grow but there is always room for more!

Keep up the great work Small but Mighty Speed Racers! Geni Lefler President [email protected] 559-707-2457

3rd Ann American Legion Riders Chapter 3 ual L Meetings are every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6pm OA We have just finished another successful and safe year for our Chapter. D However, on as a whole we lost several brothers this year due to motor- E cycle accidents. Please keep your eyes on the road and watch for motor- Saturday, OctobeD r 28, 2017 at 6:00PM cycles. Most accidents are cause by drivers not paying attention to the P road due to distractions such as cell phones. Take a moment to remember OT those we have lost and say a prayer for their mourning families. Veterans MemorialA Building 401 North Irwin Street, Hanford (Next toT Civic Auditorium) We had our most successful fireworks booth to date! Thank you to all the O riders who came to help and guard the booth at night. It was a great time Includes: Potato, Chili, Pulled Pork and other toppings B and Green Salad to catch up while protecting our biggest fundraiser of the year. Bottled water and sodas will be available for purchase A R In July we had our annual BBQ at Smokey’s house with a theme of red, Adults $10.00 Children 10 and under $5.00 white & blue a great time was had by all! Annual Chapter 3 BBQ with special guest Department of Take out will be available We are continuing to have a booth at the Thursday Night Market with California Vice President Randy Brenneman the Legion Family stop by and say hello! Raffle will be held rd All are welcome to join us the 3rd Saturday of every month we meet at the Veterans Memorial Building at 0800 hours and as Please RSVP by October 23 always the rides are free. Glenda at 559-584-1766 or e-mail [email protected]