s am e r i c a n l fa m i ly h e y s e rv i l l e i n d s ......2014 membership renewals post 111...
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S O T O Y O M E A M E R I C A N L E G I O N F A M I LY
H E A L D S B U R G - G E Y S E R V I L L E - W I N D S O R
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Post 111 Squadron 111 and Legion Riders Chapter 111 PO Box 281 Healdsburg CA 95448
Unit 111 American Legion Auxiliary PO Box 174 Healdsburg CA 95448
Visit our new Website at httpwwwhealdsburgamericanlegionorg
Inside This Issue From the Top - Commander Tom Page 2
Auxiliary Happenings Page 2
Rememberinghellip Page 2
January and February Calendars Page 3
Sotoyome Legion Family Leadership Page 4
SAL Update - Commander Matt Page 5
Chapter 111 ALR President Mitch Page 5
The Back Page Notes Page 6
2014 Membership Renewals
Post 111
869
Unit 111
730
Sqd 111
852 Legion Family
818
2014 Annual Crab Feed Saturday February 1 2014
Serving fresh crab salad and garlic bread
No Host Cocktails
ALL YOU CAN EAT For $5000 Per Person
No host bar opens at 3pm
Serving from 400pm to 700pm
Villa Chanticleer Healdsburg
Contact Frank or Carol Teuschler for tickets (707)431-2328 or any board member
Frank cell 707-695-2663
Past Presidents Parley
Christmas Party
Normally they play Casnasta at their monthly meetings
President Nancy Evers hosted the past presidents and
their friends on Monday December 9th for their annual
Christmas gathering Those present included (front row
left to right) Marie Canale Judy Chavez and David
Richey Seated Dorothy Burguss Art Frey and Evelyn
Scherrer Standing (left to right) Betty Stubbs Bettie
Crandall Linda Farley Nancy Evers Thelma Frey and
Jackie Richey The group supports the Unit Nursing
Scholarship
President Nancy and Santa
Santa made his 3rd
annual visit to our
Christmas Party
While there were few
children present we all
had a great time
Even President Nancy
got out of the kitchen
for a few minutes to
greet Santa Having
a child in your party
meant head of the line
privileges when din-
ner was served
Thank you to every-
one who contributed
to a wonderful dinner
Page 2 January 2014
Auxiliary Happenings Nancy Evers President
From the Top Tom Grimes Commander
Another calendar year has come to an
end We are truly a ldquopacesetterrdquo Ameri-
can Legion Family Our membership is
rapidly reaching 100 across the board As of today
the Post needs 53 renewals to reach 100 the Unit
needs 43 and the Squadron is down 8 Great job eve-
ryone
Our Honors Team and the American Legion Riders
continue to do a great job in representing our Ameri-
can Legion Family Both are being called upon
weekly
In November we created a new tradition and will be
doing two ceremonies on Veterans Day with one on
the Windsor Town Green and one in the Plaza here in
Healdsburg We met with the Healdsburg City Man-
ager and her staff and asked that feersquos for the cere-
mony on the Plaza be waived There is an ad-hoc
city committee looking at the fee structure
The city is in the process of reviewing the two bids
for management of the Villa Chanticleer complex
Hopefully a decision will be made soon so that we
can get on with the business of the Legion
NOTICE FROM THE BAR
COMMITTEE
DUE TO THE LOW BAR INCOME IT HAS BE-
COME NECESSARY ELIMINATE THE FREE
DRINKS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1 2014 DRICKS
SERVED DURING THE MEETING WILL COST
Beer and Wine $200
Well Drinks $200
Back Bar Drinks $300
Water and Soda Free
Tips for the VAampR Fund are encouraged This sup-
ports our monthly bingo games at Yountville
Thank you to everyone who helped make our
American Legion Family Christmas Party a
success A special thanks to those who cooked
the turkeyrsquos and to Warren Luke who did the
carving and Ron Collier who helped in the kitchen We had
a wonderful spread of side dishes and desserts Thank you to
everyone who brought their favorite dishes
Eddy and Santa
January 2014 Sotoyome American Legion Family Healdsburg Page 3
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2 3
40 amp 8 Meeting
8pm
4
5 6 PostUnit board
mtgs 7pm
7 Legion Riders
Meeting
6pmWindsor
8 9 PostUnitSAL
Meeting
7pm
10
12
13 Past Presidents
Card Party
12 Noon
14
15 16 630pm Honors
Team Practice
Annex
(Confirm with
George)
17 18
19
20 21 22 Yountville Bingo
___10am___
United Vet Cncl
7pm SR
23
24 Sotoyome Bingo
6 pm dinner
Bingo following
25 5th District
Meeting
Post 28
Petaluma
26 27
28
29
30 31
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
Crab Feed
4pm - 7pm
2 3 PostUnit board
mtgs 7pm
4
5 6
7 40 amp 8 Meeting
8pm
8
9
10 Past Presidents
Card Party
12 Noon
11 ALR Meeting
6pm
Windsor
12 13 PostUnitSAL
Meeting
7pm
14 15
16
17 18 19
20
21
22 Area 1 Meeting
Linda Post 807
Olivehurst
23 Area 1 Meeting
Linda Post 807
Olivehurst
24
25
26 Yountville Bingo
10am
United Vet Cncl
7pm SR
27 28 Sotoyome
Bingo
6 pm dinner
Bingo following
February 2014 Sotoyome American Legion Family Healdsburg Page 3
Page 4 January 2014
Sotoyome American Legion Family
2013-2014 Leadership
Post 111 The American Legion Commander Tom Grimes 481-9169
1st Vice Ken Sandoval 838-7068
2nd Vice Warren Luke 332-3843
AdjutantFinance Bob Taylor 894-0857
Chaplain Jerry Jaramillo 239-1811
Judge Advocate Doug Newton 217-6309
Sgt at Arms Tricia Lay 695-0345
Asst Sgt at Arms Tony Grado 527-8233
Service Officer Chris Bingham 565-5960
Historian Frank Jerins
Jr Past Cdr Dave Richey 568-7278
Executive Board Frank Jerins
George Sager 433-2044
Frank Teuschler 431-2328
Roy Caporale 894-8954
Stan Shusda 838-4593
Jr Shooting Prog Daryle D Smith 415-203-7447
Unit 111 American Legion Auxiliary President Nancy Evers 481-9169
1st Vice Linda Karnstedt 529-1243 2nd Vice Eddy Sauers 838-9429
Secretary Marie Canale 431-0563
Treasurer Melanie Taylor 894-0857
Chaplain Bettie Crandall 838-4035
Sgt at Arms Judy Chavez 894-4636
Marshall
HistorianJunior Pass Pres
Rose Sandoval 838-7068
Executive Board Virginia Hawley 838-6395
Virginia Wallace 838-8702
Thelma Frey 546-7791
Squadron 111
Sons of the American Legion Commander Matt Foreman 894-5603
1st Vice Mitch Laing 623-9179
Adjutant Tom Grimes 481-9169
Finance Bob Taylor 894-0857
Chaplain Al Delsid 894-5603
Historian Harold Bagdonas 843-4790
Sgt at Arms Mark Archambault 292-6746
Jr Past Comdr Tom Grimes 481-9169
Chapter 111 American Legion Riders President Mitch Laing 975-1541
Vice Ron Dillow 753-0575
Secretary Doug Newton 217-6309
QMTreasurer Steve Bowne 578-4775
Sgt at Arms Terry Perry 878-9790
Ride Captain M Archambault 292-6746
Chaplain Ed Howell 292-8033
Jr Past President Gary Greenough 837-8384
2013 Christmas Fun
Future SAL member Robbie grandson
of Legion member Hazel Kirk-
Brumley entertained himself with a
box he found under the raffle tables
Brought back fond memories for many
of us
Junior Member Emma grand
daughter of President Nancy en-
joys her time with Santa Later
she would help distribute the raf-
fle prizes
Bettie Crandall helping set the tables for the
Christmas Party
January 2014 Page 5
Sotoyome Sonrsquos Update Matt Foreman Squadron Commander
Sotoyome Chapter 111 ALR Mitch Laing President
POT LUCK AND GAMES
at the Villa Annex Friday January 24 2014
Dinner at 600 pm followed by Bingo
Bring your favorite potluck dish a salad or dessert
Guests are welcome
25 cents per card per game Bring Quarters
American Legion Riders met Tuesday Dec
10 at Marys Pizza in Windsor
We had an excellent turnout of 16 riders
Reports were given on Missions and Events that Riders par-
ticipated in and will be participating in This is Showing The
Colors where we are visible in our Vests
RKA Food Ride to Sonoma Raceway USMC Toys for Tots
rides Funeral Honors for Veterans Welcome Homes for
Active Duty Service Members Dinners and Events for
groups like Sonoma MOMS Legion Service Organizations
and others
Legion Riders had a major presence at the annual Wreaths
Across America Events in Cloverdale and Sonoma
California Legion Riders requires specific officer positions
be filled so I asked for volunteers to assume Vice President
and Ron Campy Dillow stepped up and was unanimously
voted in Post 111 Commander Ed Howell stepped up as
ALR Chaplain All ALR Officer positions are now filled
Ron Collier updated the group on MIAP for local veterans
as well as new duties he will be assuming for Regional por-
tion of State of California for MIAP
Thanks to efforts by treasurer Steve Bowne all 24 members
are renewed and paid Steve is also instrumental in our up-
dated Web Site which continues to evolve http
wwwhealdsburglegionridersorg
While the late Fall us upon us and Winter is looming Cali-
fornia Weather allows us to still ride for missions and
events so American Legion Riders will be ever present in
our community Even when we are relegated to Cages (aka
cars) we will continue to Show our Colors and be ever ready
to honor our veterans and active military service members
On the personal side for my part in assisting Ron with
MIAP for the communications sent out concerning our vets
and service members for coordinating the escort of The
Traveling Vietnam Wall from Elks Lodge to the Park and
for volunteering in serving 200 Vets from Yountville and
escorting Gold Star Mom Linda Kynoch for an award at that
Vets dinner I was awarded Elk of the Month by Petaluma
Elks ER Cylde Schultz
American Legion Riders is open to any member of the Le-
gion Family who rides a motorcycle 350cc or larger or is a
spouse We meet at 6pm the Tuesday prior to Sotoyome
Post 111 Legion Meeting next meeting is Tuesday Jan 7
followed by Tuesday Feb 11 at Marys Pizza Shack in Win-
dsor
Cassius and Santa
The Sotoyome Newsletter The Official Monthly Publication of the
Sotoyome Post 111 and the Sotoyome American Legion Family
Tom Grimes PublisherEditor
Coachtomgrimesgmailcom Phone 481-9169
Bob Taylor Circulation
chiefhfdaolcom
copy2011 All Rights Reserved
Note from the Adjutant We are very close to our 2014
membership goal of 61 members Itrsquos not too late if you
have not renewed
More importantly we need adults to step forward and
take a leadership role within the Squadron I realize that
many of you are involved in leadership roles in the Post
and the American Legion Riders The SAL is a great
way to get your feet wet if you are not currently serving
in a leadership role Your junior members need you
Non-Profit
Organization
US Postage
Paid
Permit No 104 Healdsburg Calif
Sotoyome Post 111 The American Legion PO Box 281
Healdsburg CA 95448
RETURN SERVICE GUARANTEED
If you know of a veteran and hisher family
in need please call Commander Tom
Grimes at 707-481-9169 or Service Officer
Stan Shusda at (707)838-4593
The Back Pagehellip
Our Past Commanders and Past Presidents of
The Sotoyome American Legion Family invite you to our
American Legion Birthday Dinner Saturday March 8 2014 Villa Chanticleer
600 pm Cocktails 700 pm Dinner The American Legionrsquos 95rd Anniversary and the 94th Anniversary of Sotoyome Post and Unit 111
4th Anniversary of Squadron 111 and Chapter 111
Enjoy a marinated Tri-Tip Dinner with all the fixings
$5 for Paid up Legion Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion who have paid your 2013 dues
$15 for Guests and members who have not renewed for 2014
RSVP to Bob Taylor with the number of members and guests attending
Call 707-894-0857 or Email sotoyome111aolcom
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
CLIP and mail to Sotoyome Post 111 PO Box 281 Healdsburg CA 95448
Yes please reserve ____ seats for the American Legion Birthday Dinner Saturday March 8 2014
Name _______________________________________ Phone Number____________________
Page 2 January 2014
Auxiliary Happenings Nancy Evers President
From the Top Tom Grimes Commander
Another calendar year has come to an
end We are truly a ldquopacesetterrdquo Ameri-
can Legion Family Our membership is
rapidly reaching 100 across the board As of today
the Post needs 53 renewals to reach 100 the Unit
needs 43 and the Squadron is down 8 Great job eve-
ryone
Our Honors Team and the American Legion Riders
continue to do a great job in representing our Ameri-
can Legion Family Both are being called upon
weekly
In November we created a new tradition and will be
doing two ceremonies on Veterans Day with one on
the Windsor Town Green and one in the Plaza here in
Healdsburg We met with the Healdsburg City Man-
ager and her staff and asked that feersquos for the cere-
mony on the Plaza be waived There is an ad-hoc
city committee looking at the fee structure
The city is in the process of reviewing the two bids
for management of the Villa Chanticleer complex
Hopefully a decision will be made soon so that we
can get on with the business of the Legion
NOTICE FROM THE BAR
COMMITTEE
DUE TO THE LOW BAR INCOME IT HAS BE-
COME NECESSARY ELIMINATE THE FREE
DRINKS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1 2014 DRICKS
SERVED DURING THE MEETING WILL COST
Beer and Wine $200
Well Drinks $200
Back Bar Drinks $300
Water and Soda Free
Tips for the VAampR Fund are encouraged This sup-
ports our monthly bingo games at Yountville
Thank you to everyone who helped make our
American Legion Family Christmas Party a
success A special thanks to those who cooked
the turkeyrsquos and to Warren Luke who did the
carving and Ron Collier who helped in the kitchen We had
a wonderful spread of side dishes and desserts Thank you to
everyone who brought their favorite dishes
Eddy and Santa
January 2014 Sotoyome American Legion Family Healdsburg Page 3
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2 3
40 amp 8 Meeting
8pm
4
5 6 PostUnit board
mtgs 7pm
7 Legion Riders
Meeting
6pmWindsor
8 9 PostUnitSAL
Meeting
7pm
10
12
13 Past Presidents
Card Party
12 Noon
14
15 16 630pm Honors
Team Practice
Annex
(Confirm with
George)
17 18
19
20 21 22 Yountville Bingo
___10am___
United Vet Cncl
7pm SR
23
24 Sotoyome Bingo
6 pm dinner
Bingo following
25 5th District
Meeting
Post 28
Petaluma
26 27
28
29
30 31
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
Crab Feed
4pm - 7pm
2 3 PostUnit board
mtgs 7pm
4
5 6
7 40 amp 8 Meeting
8pm
8
9
10 Past Presidents
Card Party
12 Noon
11 ALR Meeting
6pm
Windsor
12 13 PostUnitSAL
Meeting
7pm
14 15
16
17 18 19
20
21
22 Area 1 Meeting
Linda Post 807
Olivehurst
23 Area 1 Meeting
Linda Post 807
Olivehurst
24
25
26 Yountville Bingo
10am
United Vet Cncl
7pm SR
27 28 Sotoyome
Bingo
6 pm dinner
Bingo following
February 2014 Sotoyome American Legion Family Healdsburg Page 3
Page 4 January 2014
Sotoyome American Legion Family
2013-2014 Leadership
Post 111 The American Legion Commander Tom Grimes 481-9169
1st Vice Ken Sandoval 838-7068
2nd Vice Warren Luke 332-3843
AdjutantFinance Bob Taylor 894-0857
Chaplain Jerry Jaramillo 239-1811
Judge Advocate Doug Newton 217-6309
Sgt at Arms Tricia Lay 695-0345
Asst Sgt at Arms Tony Grado 527-8233
Service Officer Chris Bingham 565-5960
Historian Frank Jerins
Jr Past Cdr Dave Richey 568-7278
Executive Board Frank Jerins
George Sager 433-2044
Frank Teuschler 431-2328
Roy Caporale 894-8954
Stan Shusda 838-4593
Jr Shooting Prog Daryle D Smith 415-203-7447
Unit 111 American Legion Auxiliary President Nancy Evers 481-9169
1st Vice Linda Karnstedt 529-1243 2nd Vice Eddy Sauers 838-9429
Secretary Marie Canale 431-0563
Treasurer Melanie Taylor 894-0857
Chaplain Bettie Crandall 838-4035
Sgt at Arms Judy Chavez 894-4636
Marshall
HistorianJunior Pass Pres
Rose Sandoval 838-7068
Executive Board Virginia Hawley 838-6395
Virginia Wallace 838-8702
Thelma Frey 546-7791
Squadron 111
Sons of the American Legion Commander Matt Foreman 894-5603
1st Vice Mitch Laing 623-9179
Adjutant Tom Grimes 481-9169
Finance Bob Taylor 894-0857
Chaplain Al Delsid 894-5603
Historian Harold Bagdonas 843-4790
Sgt at Arms Mark Archambault 292-6746
Jr Past Comdr Tom Grimes 481-9169
Chapter 111 American Legion Riders President Mitch Laing 975-1541
Vice Ron Dillow 753-0575
Secretary Doug Newton 217-6309
QMTreasurer Steve Bowne 578-4775
Sgt at Arms Terry Perry 878-9790
Ride Captain M Archambault 292-6746
Chaplain Ed Howell 292-8033
Jr Past President Gary Greenough 837-8384
2013 Christmas Fun
Future SAL member Robbie grandson
of Legion member Hazel Kirk-
Brumley entertained himself with a
box he found under the raffle tables
Brought back fond memories for many
of us
Junior Member Emma grand
daughter of President Nancy en-
joys her time with Santa Later
she would help distribute the raf-
fle prizes
Bettie Crandall helping set the tables for the
Christmas Party
January 2014 Page 5
Sotoyome Sonrsquos Update Matt Foreman Squadron Commander
Sotoyome Chapter 111 ALR Mitch Laing President
POT LUCK AND GAMES
at the Villa Annex Friday January 24 2014
Dinner at 600 pm followed by Bingo
Bring your favorite potluck dish a salad or dessert
Guests are welcome
25 cents per card per game Bring Quarters
American Legion Riders met Tuesday Dec
10 at Marys Pizza in Windsor
We had an excellent turnout of 16 riders
Reports were given on Missions and Events that Riders par-
ticipated in and will be participating in This is Showing The
Colors where we are visible in our Vests
RKA Food Ride to Sonoma Raceway USMC Toys for Tots
rides Funeral Honors for Veterans Welcome Homes for
Active Duty Service Members Dinners and Events for
groups like Sonoma MOMS Legion Service Organizations
and others
Legion Riders had a major presence at the annual Wreaths
Across America Events in Cloverdale and Sonoma
California Legion Riders requires specific officer positions
be filled so I asked for volunteers to assume Vice President
and Ron Campy Dillow stepped up and was unanimously
voted in Post 111 Commander Ed Howell stepped up as
ALR Chaplain All ALR Officer positions are now filled
Ron Collier updated the group on MIAP for local veterans
as well as new duties he will be assuming for Regional por-
tion of State of California for MIAP
Thanks to efforts by treasurer Steve Bowne all 24 members
are renewed and paid Steve is also instrumental in our up-
dated Web Site which continues to evolve http
wwwhealdsburglegionridersorg
While the late Fall us upon us and Winter is looming Cali-
fornia Weather allows us to still ride for missions and
events so American Legion Riders will be ever present in
our community Even when we are relegated to Cages (aka
cars) we will continue to Show our Colors and be ever ready
to honor our veterans and active military service members
On the personal side for my part in assisting Ron with
MIAP for the communications sent out concerning our vets
and service members for coordinating the escort of The
Traveling Vietnam Wall from Elks Lodge to the Park and
for volunteering in serving 200 Vets from Yountville and
escorting Gold Star Mom Linda Kynoch for an award at that
Vets dinner I was awarded Elk of the Month by Petaluma
Elks ER Cylde Schultz
American Legion Riders is open to any member of the Le-
gion Family who rides a motorcycle 350cc or larger or is a
spouse We meet at 6pm the Tuesday prior to Sotoyome
Post 111 Legion Meeting next meeting is Tuesday Jan 7
followed by Tuesday Feb 11 at Marys Pizza Shack in Win-
dsor
Cassius and Santa
The Sotoyome Newsletter The Official Monthly Publication of the
Sotoyome Post 111 and the Sotoyome American Legion Family
Tom Grimes PublisherEditor
Coachtomgrimesgmailcom Phone 481-9169
Bob Taylor Circulation
chiefhfdaolcom
copy2011 All Rights Reserved
Note from the Adjutant We are very close to our 2014
membership goal of 61 members Itrsquos not too late if you
have not renewed
More importantly we need adults to step forward and
take a leadership role within the Squadron I realize that
many of you are involved in leadership roles in the Post
and the American Legion Riders The SAL is a great
way to get your feet wet if you are not currently serving
in a leadership role Your junior members need you
Non-Profit
Organization
US Postage
Paid
Permit No 104 Healdsburg Calif
Sotoyome Post 111 The American Legion PO Box 281
Healdsburg CA 95448
RETURN SERVICE GUARANTEED
If you know of a veteran and hisher family
in need please call Commander Tom
Grimes at 707-481-9169 or Service Officer
Stan Shusda at (707)838-4593
The Back Pagehellip
Our Past Commanders and Past Presidents of
The Sotoyome American Legion Family invite you to our
American Legion Birthday Dinner Saturday March 8 2014 Villa Chanticleer
600 pm Cocktails 700 pm Dinner The American Legionrsquos 95rd Anniversary and the 94th Anniversary of Sotoyome Post and Unit 111
4th Anniversary of Squadron 111 and Chapter 111
Enjoy a marinated Tri-Tip Dinner with all the fixings
$5 for Paid up Legion Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion who have paid your 2013 dues
$15 for Guests and members who have not renewed for 2014
RSVP to Bob Taylor with the number of members and guests attending
Call 707-894-0857 or Email sotoyome111aolcom
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
CLIP and mail to Sotoyome Post 111 PO Box 281 Healdsburg CA 95448
Yes please reserve ____ seats for the American Legion Birthday Dinner Saturday March 8 2014
Name _______________________________________ Phone Number____________________
January 2014 Sotoyome American Legion Family Healdsburg Page 3
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2 3
40 amp 8 Meeting
8pm
4
5 6 PostUnit board
mtgs 7pm
7 Legion Riders
Meeting
6pmWindsor
8 9 PostUnitSAL
Meeting
7pm
10
12
13 Past Presidents
Card Party
12 Noon
14
15 16 630pm Honors
Team Practice
Annex
(Confirm with
George)
17 18
19
20 21 22 Yountville Bingo
___10am___
United Vet Cncl
7pm SR
23
24 Sotoyome Bingo
6 pm dinner
Bingo following
25 5th District
Meeting
Post 28
Petaluma
26 27
28
29
30 31
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
Crab Feed
4pm - 7pm
2 3 PostUnit board
mtgs 7pm
4
5 6
7 40 amp 8 Meeting
8pm
8
9
10 Past Presidents
Card Party
12 Noon
11 ALR Meeting
6pm
Windsor
12 13 PostUnitSAL
Meeting
7pm
14 15
16
17 18 19
20
21
22 Area 1 Meeting
Linda Post 807
Olivehurst
23 Area 1 Meeting
Linda Post 807
Olivehurst
24
25
26 Yountville Bingo
10am
United Vet Cncl
7pm SR
27 28 Sotoyome
Bingo
6 pm dinner
Bingo following
February 2014 Sotoyome American Legion Family Healdsburg Page 3
Page 4 January 2014
Sotoyome American Legion Family
2013-2014 Leadership
Post 111 The American Legion Commander Tom Grimes 481-9169
1st Vice Ken Sandoval 838-7068
2nd Vice Warren Luke 332-3843
AdjutantFinance Bob Taylor 894-0857
Chaplain Jerry Jaramillo 239-1811
Judge Advocate Doug Newton 217-6309
Sgt at Arms Tricia Lay 695-0345
Asst Sgt at Arms Tony Grado 527-8233
Service Officer Chris Bingham 565-5960
Historian Frank Jerins
Jr Past Cdr Dave Richey 568-7278
Executive Board Frank Jerins
George Sager 433-2044
Frank Teuschler 431-2328
Roy Caporale 894-8954
Stan Shusda 838-4593
Jr Shooting Prog Daryle D Smith 415-203-7447
Unit 111 American Legion Auxiliary President Nancy Evers 481-9169
1st Vice Linda Karnstedt 529-1243 2nd Vice Eddy Sauers 838-9429
Secretary Marie Canale 431-0563
Treasurer Melanie Taylor 894-0857
Chaplain Bettie Crandall 838-4035
Sgt at Arms Judy Chavez 894-4636
Marshall
HistorianJunior Pass Pres
Rose Sandoval 838-7068
Executive Board Virginia Hawley 838-6395
Virginia Wallace 838-8702
Thelma Frey 546-7791
Squadron 111
Sons of the American Legion Commander Matt Foreman 894-5603
1st Vice Mitch Laing 623-9179
Adjutant Tom Grimes 481-9169
Finance Bob Taylor 894-0857
Chaplain Al Delsid 894-5603
Historian Harold Bagdonas 843-4790
Sgt at Arms Mark Archambault 292-6746
Jr Past Comdr Tom Grimes 481-9169
Chapter 111 American Legion Riders President Mitch Laing 975-1541
Vice Ron Dillow 753-0575
Secretary Doug Newton 217-6309
QMTreasurer Steve Bowne 578-4775
Sgt at Arms Terry Perry 878-9790
Ride Captain M Archambault 292-6746
Chaplain Ed Howell 292-8033
Jr Past President Gary Greenough 837-8384
2013 Christmas Fun
Future SAL member Robbie grandson
of Legion member Hazel Kirk-
Brumley entertained himself with a
box he found under the raffle tables
Brought back fond memories for many
of us
Junior Member Emma grand
daughter of President Nancy en-
joys her time with Santa Later
she would help distribute the raf-
fle prizes
Bettie Crandall helping set the tables for the
Christmas Party
January 2014 Page 5
Sotoyome Sonrsquos Update Matt Foreman Squadron Commander
Sotoyome Chapter 111 ALR Mitch Laing President
POT LUCK AND GAMES
at the Villa Annex Friday January 24 2014
Dinner at 600 pm followed by Bingo
Bring your favorite potluck dish a salad or dessert
Guests are welcome
25 cents per card per game Bring Quarters
American Legion Riders met Tuesday Dec
10 at Marys Pizza in Windsor
We had an excellent turnout of 16 riders
Reports were given on Missions and Events that Riders par-
ticipated in and will be participating in This is Showing The
Colors where we are visible in our Vests
RKA Food Ride to Sonoma Raceway USMC Toys for Tots
rides Funeral Honors for Veterans Welcome Homes for
Active Duty Service Members Dinners and Events for
groups like Sonoma MOMS Legion Service Organizations
and others
Legion Riders had a major presence at the annual Wreaths
Across America Events in Cloverdale and Sonoma
California Legion Riders requires specific officer positions
be filled so I asked for volunteers to assume Vice President
and Ron Campy Dillow stepped up and was unanimously
voted in Post 111 Commander Ed Howell stepped up as
ALR Chaplain All ALR Officer positions are now filled
Ron Collier updated the group on MIAP for local veterans
as well as new duties he will be assuming for Regional por-
tion of State of California for MIAP
Thanks to efforts by treasurer Steve Bowne all 24 members
are renewed and paid Steve is also instrumental in our up-
dated Web Site which continues to evolve http
wwwhealdsburglegionridersorg
While the late Fall us upon us and Winter is looming Cali-
fornia Weather allows us to still ride for missions and
events so American Legion Riders will be ever present in
our community Even when we are relegated to Cages (aka
cars) we will continue to Show our Colors and be ever ready
to honor our veterans and active military service members
On the personal side for my part in assisting Ron with
MIAP for the communications sent out concerning our vets
and service members for coordinating the escort of The
Traveling Vietnam Wall from Elks Lodge to the Park and
for volunteering in serving 200 Vets from Yountville and
escorting Gold Star Mom Linda Kynoch for an award at that
Vets dinner I was awarded Elk of the Month by Petaluma
Elks ER Cylde Schultz
American Legion Riders is open to any member of the Le-
gion Family who rides a motorcycle 350cc or larger or is a
spouse We meet at 6pm the Tuesday prior to Sotoyome
Post 111 Legion Meeting next meeting is Tuesday Jan 7
followed by Tuesday Feb 11 at Marys Pizza Shack in Win-
dsor
Cassius and Santa
The Sotoyome Newsletter The Official Monthly Publication of the
Sotoyome Post 111 and the Sotoyome American Legion Family
Tom Grimes PublisherEditor
Coachtomgrimesgmailcom Phone 481-9169
Bob Taylor Circulation
chiefhfdaolcom
copy2011 All Rights Reserved
Note from the Adjutant We are very close to our 2014
membership goal of 61 members Itrsquos not too late if you
have not renewed
More importantly we need adults to step forward and
take a leadership role within the Squadron I realize that
many of you are involved in leadership roles in the Post
and the American Legion Riders The SAL is a great
way to get your feet wet if you are not currently serving
in a leadership role Your junior members need you
Non-Profit
Organization
US Postage
Paid
Permit No 104 Healdsburg Calif
Sotoyome Post 111 The American Legion PO Box 281
Healdsburg CA 95448
RETURN SERVICE GUARANTEED
If you know of a veteran and hisher family
in need please call Commander Tom
Grimes at 707-481-9169 or Service Officer
Stan Shusda at (707)838-4593
The Back Pagehellip
Our Past Commanders and Past Presidents of
The Sotoyome American Legion Family invite you to our
American Legion Birthday Dinner Saturday March 8 2014 Villa Chanticleer
600 pm Cocktails 700 pm Dinner The American Legionrsquos 95rd Anniversary and the 94th Anniversary of Sotoyome Post and Unit 111
4th Anniversary of Squadron 111 and Chapter 111
Enjoy a marinated Tri-Tip Dinner with all the fixings
$5 for Paid up Legion Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion who have paid your 2013 dues
$15 for Guests and members who have not renewed for 2014
RSVP to Bob Taylor with the number of members and guests attending
Call 707-894-0857 or Email sotoyome111aolcom
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
CLIP and mail to Sotoyome Post 111 PO Box 281 Healdsburg CA 95448
Yes please reserve ____ seats for the American Legion Birthday Dinner Saturday March 8 2014
Name _______________________________________ Phone Number____________________
Page 4 January 2014
Sotoyome American Legion Family
2013-2014 Leadership
Post 111 The American Legion Commander Tom Grimes 481-9169
1st Vice Ken Sandoval 838-7068
2nd Vice Warren Luke 332-3843
AdjutantFinance Bob Taylor 894-0857
Chaplain Jerry Jaramillo 239-1811
Judge Advocate Doug Newton 217-6309
Sgt at Arms Tricia Lay 695-0345
Asst Sgt at Arms Tony Grado 527-8233
Service Officer Chris Bingham 565-5960
Historian Frank Jerins
Jr Past Cdr Dave Richey 568-7278
Executive Board Frank Jerins
George Sager 433-2044
Frank Teuschler 431-2328
Roy Caporale 894-8954
Stan Shusda 838-4593
Jr Shooting Prog Daryle D Smith 415-203-7447
Unit 111 American Legion Auxiliary President Nancy Evers 481-9169
1st Vice Linda Karnstedt 529-1243 2nd Vice Eddy Sauers 838-9429
Secretary Marie Canale 431-0563
Treasurer Melanie Taylor 894-0857
Chaplain Bettie Crandall 838-4035
Sgt at Arms Judy Chavez 894-4636
Marshall
HistorianJunior Pass Pres
Rose Sandoval 838-7068
Executive Board Virginia Hawley 838-6395
Virginia Wallace 838-8702
Thelma Frey 546-7791
Squadron 111
Sons of the American Legion Commander Matt Foreman 894-5603
1st Vice Mitch Laing 623-9179
Adjutant Tom Grimes 481-9169
Finance Bob Taylor 894-0857
Chaplain Al Delsid 894-5603
Historian Harold Bagdonas 843-4790
Sgt at Arms Mark Archambault 292-6746
Jr Past Comdr Tom Grimes 481-9169
Chapter 111 American Legion Riders President Mitch Laing 975-1541
Vice Ron Dillow 753-0575
Secretary Doug Newton 217-6309
QMTreasurer Steve Bowne 578-4775
Sgt at Arms Terry Perry 878-9790
Ride Captain M Archambault 292-6746
Chaplain Ed Howell 292-8033
Jr Past President Gary Greenough 837-8384
2013 Christmas Fun
Future SAL member Robbie grandson
of Legion member Hazel Kirk-
Brumley entertained himself with a
box he found under the raffle tables
Brought back fond memories for many
of us
Junior Member Emma grand
daughter of President Nancy en-
joys her time with Santa Later
she would help distribute the raf-
fle prizes
Bettie Crandall helping set the tables for the
Christmas Party
January 2014 Page 5
Sotoyome Sonrsquos Update Matt Foreman Squadron Commander
Sotoyome Chapter 111 ALR Mitch Laing President
POT LUCK AND GAMES
at the Villa Annex Friday January 24 2014
Dinner at 600 pm followed by Bingo
Bring your favorite potluck dish a salad or dessert
Guests are welcome
25 cents per card per game Bring Quarters
American Legion Riders met Tuesday Dec
10 at Marys Pizza in Windsor
We had an excellent turnout of 16 riders
Reports were given on Missions and Events that Riders par-
ticipated in and will be participating in This is Showing The
Colors where we are visible in our Vests
RKA Food Ride to Sonoma Raceway USMC Toys for Tots
rides Funeral Honors for Veterans Welcome Homes for
Active Duty Service Members Dinners and Events for
groups like Sonoma MOMS Legion Service Organizations
and others
Legion Riders had a major presence at the annual Wreaths
Across America Events in Cloverdale and Sonoma
California Legion Riders requires specific officer positions
be filled so I asked for volunteers to assume Vice President
and Ron Campy Dillow stepped up and was unanimously
voted in Post 111 Commander Ed Howell stepped up as
ALR Chaplain All ALR Officer positions are now filled
Ron Collier updated the group on MIAP for local veterans
as well as new duties he will be assuming for Regional por-
tion of State of California for MIAP
Thanks to efforts by treasurer Steve Bowne all 24 members
are renewed and paid Steve is also instrumental in our up-
dated Web Site which continues to evolve http
wwwhealdsburglegionridersorg
While the late Fall us upon us and Winter is looming Cali-
fornia Weather allows us to still ride for missions and
events so American Legion Riders will be ever present in
our community Even when we are relegated to Cages (aka
cars) we will continue to Show our Colors and be ever ready
to honor our veterans and active military service members
On the personal side for my part in assisting Ron with
MIAP for the communications sent out concerning our vets
and service members for coordinating the escort of The
Traveling Vietnam Wall from Elks Lodge to the Park and
for volunteering in serving 200 Vets from Yountville and
escorting Gold Star Mom Linda Kynoch for an award at that
Vets dinner I was awarded Elk of the Month by Petaluma
Elks ER Cylde Schultz
American Legion Riders is open to any member of the Le-
gion Family who rides a motorcycle 350cc or larger or is a
spouse We meet at 6pm the Tuesday prior to Sotoyome
Post 111 Legion Meeting next meeting is Tuesday Jan 7
followed by Tuesday Feb 11 at Marys Pizza Shack in Win-
dsor
Cassius and Santa
The Sotoyome Newsletter The Official Monthly Publication of the
Sotoyome Post 111 and the Sotoyome American Legion Family
Tom Grimes PublisherEditor
Coachtomgrimesgmailcom Phone 481-9169
Bob Taylor Circulation
chiefhfdaolcom
copy2011 All Rights Reserved
Note from the Adjutant We are very close to our 2014
membership goal of 61 members Itrsquos not too late if you
have not renewed
More importantly we need adults to step forward and
take a leadership role within the Squadron I realize that
many of you are involved in leadership roles in the Post
and the American Legion Riders The SAL is a great
way to get your feet wet if you are not currently serving
in a leadership role Your junior members need you
Non-Profit
Organization
US Postage
Paid
Permit No 104 Healdsburg Calif
Sotoyome Post 111 The American Legion PO Box 281
Healdsburg CA 95448
RETURN SERVICE GUARANTEED
If you know of a veteran and hisher family
in need please call Commander Tom
Grimes at 707-481-9169 or Service Officer
Stan Shusda at (707)838-4593
The Back Pagehellip
Our Past Commanders and Past Presidents of
The Sotoyome American Legion Family invite you to our
American Legion Birthday Dinner Saturday March 8 2014 Villa Chanticleer
600 pm Cocktails 700 pm Dinner The American Legionrsquos 95rd Anniversary and the 94th Anniversary of Sotoyome Post and Unit 111
4th Anniversary of Squadron 111 and Chapter 111
Enjoy a marinated Tri-Tip Dinner with all the fixings
$5 for Paid up Legion Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion who have paid your 2013 dues
$15 for Guests and members who have not renewed for 2014
RSVP to Bob Taylor with the number of members and guests attending
Call 707-894-0857 or Email sotoyome111aolcom
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
CLIP and mail to Sotoyome Post 111 PO Box 281 Healdsburg CA 95448
Yes please reserve ____ seats for the American Legion Birthday Dinner Saturday March 8 2014
Name _______________________________________ Phone Number____________________
January 2014 Page 5
Sotoyome Sonrsquos Update Matt Foreman Squadron Commander
Sotoyome Chapter 111 ALR Mitch Laing President
POT LUCK AND GAMES
at the Villa Annex Friday January 24 2014
Dinner at 600 pm followed by Bingo
Bring your favorite potluck dish a salad or dessert
Guests are welcome
25 cents per card per game Bring Quarters
American Legion Riders met Tuesday Dec
10 at Marys Pizza in Windsor
We had an excellent turnout of 16 riders
Reports were given on Missions and Events that Riders par-
ticipated in and will be participating in This is Showing The
Colors where we are visible in our Vests
RKA Food Ride to Sonoma Raceway USMC Toys for Tots
rides Funeral Honors for Veterans Welcome Homes for
Active Duty Service Members Dinners and Events for
groups like Sonoma MOMS Legion Service Organizations
and others
Legion Riders had a major presence at the annual Wreaths
Across America Events in Cloverdale and Sonoma
California Legion Riders requires specific officer positions
be filled so I asked for volunteers to assume Vice President
and Ron Campy Dillow stepped up and was unanimously
voted in Post 111 Commander Ed Howell stepped up as
ALR Chaplain All ALR Officer positions are now filled
Ron Collier updated the group on MIAP for local veterans
as well as new duties he will be assuming for Regional por-
tion of State of California for MIAP
Thanks to efforts by treasurer Steve Bowne all 24 members
are renewed and paid Steve is also instrumental in our up-
dated Web Site which continues to evolve http
wwwhealdsburglegionridersorg
While the late Fall us upon us and Winter is looming Cali-
fornia Weather allows us to still ride for missions and
events so American Legion Riders will be ever present in
our community Even when we are relegated to Cages (aka
cars) we will continue to Show our Colors and be ever ready
to honor our veterans and active military service members
On the personal side for my part in assisting Ron with
MIAP for the communications sent out concerning our vets
and service members for coordinating the escort of The
Traveling Vietnam Wall from Elks Lodge to the Park and
for volunteering in serving 200 Vets from Yountville and
escorting Gold Star Mom Linda Kynoch for an award at that
Vets dinner I was awarded Elk of the Month by Petaluma
Elks ER Cylde Schultz
American Legion Riders is open to any member of the Le-
gion Family who rides a motorcycle 350cc or larger or is a
spouse We meet at 6pm the Tuesday prior to Sotoyome
Post 111 Legion Meeting next meeting is Tuesday Jan 7
followed by Tuesday Feb 11 at Marys Pizza Shack in Win-
dsor
Cassius and Santa
The Sotoyome Newsletter The Official Monthly Publication of the
Sotoyome Post 111 and the Sotoyome American Legion Family
Tom Grimes PublisherEditor
Coachtomgrimesgmailcom Phone 481-9169
Bob Taylor Circulation
chiefhfdaolcom
copy2011 All Rights Reserved
Note from the Adjutant We are very close to our 2014
membership goal of 61 members Itrsquos not too late if you
have not renewed
More importantly we need adults to step forward and
take a leadership role within the Squadron I realize that
many of you are involved in leadership roles in the Post
and the American Legion Riders The SAL is a great
way to get your feet wet if you are not currently serving
in a leadership role Your junior members need you
Non-Profit
Organization
US Postage
Paid
Permit No 104 Healdsburg Calif
Sotoyome Post 111 The American Legion PO Box 281
Healdsburg CA 95448
RETURN SERVICE GUARANTEED
If you know of a veteran and hisher family
in need please call Commander Tom
Grimes at 707-481-9169 or Service Officer
Stan Shusda at (707)838-4593
The Back Pagehellip
Our Past Commanders and Past Presidents of
The Sotoyome American Legion Family invite you to our
American Legion Birthday Dinner Saturday March 8 2014 Villa Chanticleer
600 pm Cocktails 700 pm Dinner The American Legionrsquos 95rd Anniversary and the 94th Anniversary of Sotoyome Post and Unit 111
4th Anniversary of Squadron 111 and Chapter 111
Enjoy a marinated Tri-Tip Dinner with all the fixings
$5 for Paid up Legion Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion who have paid your 2013 dues
$15 for Guests and members who have not renewed for 2014
RSVP to Bob Taylor with the number of members and guests attending
Call 707-894-0857 or Email sotoyome111aolcom
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
CLIP and mail to Sotoyome Post 111 PO Box 281 Healdsburg CA 95448
Yes please reserve ____ seats for the American Legion Birthday Dinner Saturday March 8 2014
Name _______________________________________ Phone Number____________________
Non-Profit
Organization
US Postage
Paid
Permit No 104 Healdsburg Calif
Sotoyome Post 111 The American Legion PO Box 281
Healdsburg CA 95448
RETURN SERVICE GUARANTEED
If you know of a veteran and hisher family
in need please call Commander Tom
Grimes at 707-481-9169 or Service Officer
Stan Shusda at (707)838-4593
The Back Pagehellip
Our Past Commanders and Past Presidents of
The Sotoyome American Legion Family invite you to our
American Legion Birthday Dinner Saturday March 8 2014 Villa Chanticleer
600 pm Cocktails 700 pm Dinner The American Legionrsquos 95rd Anniversary and the 94th Anniversary of Sotoyome Post and Unit 111
4th Anniversary of Squadron 111 and Chapter 111
Enjoy a marinated Tri-Tip Dinner with all the fixings
$5 for Paid up Legion Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion who have paid your 2013 dues
$15 for Guests and members who have not renewed for 2014
RSVP to Bob Taylor with the number of members and guests attending
Call 707-894-0857 or Email sotoyome111aolcom
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
CLIP and mail to Sotoyome Post 111 PO Box 281 Healdsburg CA 95448
Yes please reserve ____ seats for the American Legion Birthday Dinner Saturday March 8 2014
Name _______________________________________ Phone Number____________________