Ahwatukee Post 64 is here to support you and your family!
Post 64 meets monthly (3rd Weds) at the Ahwatukee Recreation Center
Post 64 takes a Hiatus for July and August Months
Join us on for our montnly meeting
09/18
If you need any assistance PLESSE CONTACT US!
WE ARE STILL AVAILABLE TO ASSIST
nfrared Thermometers & N-95 masks those interested
2024-2025 Post Officers:
Commander: Tamma Notaro
1st Vice Commander: Lary Brown
2nd Vice Commander: Pete Meier
Adjutant: Roddy Charlton
Chaplain: Rebecca Schmidt
Treasurer: Jay Hendrix
SGT of Arms: Joey Cavaleri
Service Officer: Craig Annis
CommanderAppointed Position:
Post Affairs Officer/Webmaster: David Green
Members At Large
Rod Green
Ro Gonzalez
Upcoming Events:
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09/18 - Monthly Membership Meeting
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10/19 - OKTBERFEST
FRONT PAGE OF THE AFN!
2024-2025 New Eleced Officers
Tamma Natoro, Lary Brown, & Joey Cavaleri
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2024-2025 Elections
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NEVER FORGOTTEN
R.I.P Jack Armstrong
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HONOR & REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY
We appreciate the amazing job Rebecca does of showing honor, resepct, & remembrance for our members that have passed in the previous year. They may be gone but not forgotten and will be imbed into the post year forever. If you were unable to attend, please take a moment to show your respects and honor our members that have passed.
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Three different generations of veterans all serving in different conflicts/wars.
Vietnam - Desert Storm - Operation Iraqi Freedom
[Pictured left to right- Craig Annis (VSO), David Green (PIO), Brenda Smull (COMDR), Pete Meier (2nd VICE)]
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Photo Credit: Steve Smull
SUGGESTIONS?
SUBMIT YOUR SUGGESTIONS BELOW
SUGGESTION BOX:
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WE'RE FAMOUS !!!!
Click the following link to www.legiontown.org
http://www.legiontown.org/membership/5827/strengthening-our-social-fabric
Buddy Checks let veterans know ‘somebody cares’ | The American Legion
THOUGHTS FROM A POST 64 MEMBER
One of our members maintains her own Blog and would like to share some pieces she has written for special occasions
about veterans and the American Legion. We thank her for her truly kind words.
Strong Connections, Healthy Brain (click on this link)
Opening Opportunities for Veterans-The American Legion Act (click on this link)
March to May 2019 Remembrance (click on this link)
WELCOME TO AHWATUKEE
The Ahwatukee community takes up 35.8 square miles and is located in south Phoenix. It is bordered on the north by South Mountain Park, on the south by the Gila River Indian reservation, on the east by Interstate 10 and on the west by state owned land. At one point, there were 32 gold and silver mines registered in this area.
In 1921, Dr. W.V.B. Ames, a dentist and inventor, bought 2,000+ acres from the state and built a residence. It was known to locals as "the castle," then called "Casa de Suenos" or "House of Dreams". In 1935, Helen Brinton bought a portion of the land and named it Ahwatukee (AH-WA-TOO-KEE), a Crow Indian
word for "House of Dreams". In the late 1950's, International Harvester purchased acreage south of the mountain to use as a proving ground. Presley Development purchased most of the original ranch land in 1971 and opened the master planned community of Ahwatukee. There is now nothing left of the original ranch residence.
The area including Ahwatukee, Mountain Park Ranch and The Foothills was renamed "Ahwatukee Foothills Village" in 1991. Today, as one of the fastest growing areas, its population now stands at more than 88,500. Residents have one of the highest incomes, averaging $96,700 per household and enjoy many
amenities including great weather, plenty of sunshine, gorgeous landscapes, golf courses, miles of trails and South Mountain Park (one of the largest city parks in the United States) it's easy to see why the community has grown so quickly.
The Kyrene Elementary School District, Tempe High School District, numerous preschools, charter schools and private schools provide educational services to area children. Adult extension classes are offered through neighboring universities and community colleges.
Real estate values are diversified from moderately priced one-bedroom condominiums to multi-million-dollar homes. The area also includes an active retirement community.
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OUR POST HOME
-Honor Guard conducts memorials for fallen veterans
-Collection of used flags and proper retirement
-Benefits Assistance
-Family and Community Support
-Local School Outreach
-High School Oratorical Contest and Awards
-Arizona Boys State
-Local School Awards and Scholarships
-Homeless Outreach
-Comfort for the Recovering
-Financial Support
-Volunteer Opportunities
-Honor and Remembrance (POW-MIA)
-Adopt-a-Street, Elliot-Warner Loop clean-up
-U.S.O. Support
Support our Troops with packages shipped to veterans deployed or overseas.