Our next membership meeting is scheduled for
Wednesday June 21st at 4:00 PM
This event will be held at the Ahwatukee Recreation Center (ARC).
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Post Officer Elections were held on May 17, 2023.
New Slate of Post 64 Officers
Commander- Brenda Smull
First Vice Commander- Al Hunter
Second Vice Commander- Pete Meier
Adjutant- Roddy Charlton
Service Officer- Craig Annis
Chaplain- Rebecca Schmidt
Treasurer- Jay Hendrix
Sgt at Arms- Mark Shillinger
Upcoming Events:
Student Awards Program: In the month of May we will be completing our annual American Legion Student awards program for local high schools and middle schools. Two students are selected from each school by nominating committees, one girl and one boy student based on six qualities: Courage, Honor, Leadership, Patriotism, Scholarship and Service.
The award consists of an American Legion bronze medallion, School Award Certificate and check for $200 for high school students. Matching funds have been provided in memory of post member Charlie Roloff by his family.
The schools we support are:
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Mountain Point- Commander Pete Meier coordinator
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Desert Vista- Adjutant Roddy Charlton coordinator
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Centennial - Member John Augustyn coordinator
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Altadena- Adjutant Roddy Charlton coordinator
Memorial Day service- May 29th at National Cemetery. Meeting at the ARC parking lot and carpooling up.
Photo by Steve Smull
We have chartered an Auxiliary at Post 64!
Contact Darlene Hunter at alhunter50@yahoo.com if you are interested in joining.
Photo by Steve Smull
Veterans Helping Veterans
On 11/19/22, members of Post 64 attended an Open House/ Dedication of Ashley's Place in downtown Phoenix, AZ.
We presented donation checks to help homeless veterans in need this holiday season
Ashley’s Place will provide transitional housing focused on addressing the unique needs of female veterans who were exposed to trauma during their military service.
The two five-bedroom homes will provide a safe environment for up to 30 women annually with low incomes or who are coming out of homelessness, as well as daily meals.
For more information on Ashley’s Place including referral forms, applications, donation and inquires, please contact them at: AshleysPlace@usvets.org .
Scenes from a recent Veterans Helping Veterans Fundraising Event for U.S. Vets
Post members Al Hunter and Brenda Smull attended a bowling event to help raise money for Ashley's Place to help female veterans.
Pictured above (l or r), Pete Meier, Dave Von Tuersh, Rebecca Schmidt, Dan Chong, Mark Shillinger and Roddy Charlton
Photo by Steve Smull
Scenes from the Ahwatukee Easter Parade, 2022.
WE'RE FAMOUS !!!!
Click the following link to www.legiontown.org
http://www.legiontown.org/membership/5827/strengthening-our-social-fabric
JUST A COMMON SOLDIER (youtube video)
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 very 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, orgeous 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.
"taken from the AhwatukeeFoothills News "
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 Packages to the Troops