6/2/26 • Legionnaire Meeting Minutes
Attendance
Commander: Tommy Carberry
Sr. Vice Commander: Dave Newton
Jr. Vice Commander: Joe Siedlarz
Scott Altman
Janice Gratto
Colton Hawkins
Amber Hawkins
Ken Uecker
Jerry Storrs
Curtis Zornes
Don Langnes
Kyle Kidwell
Thomas Doty
Tera Gaulke
Nominations
Commander: Tommy Carberry
Sr. Vice Commander: Kevin Hanson
Jr. Vice Commander: Joe Siedlarz
Votes were 100% – Stays the same.
Financial Report
Balance: N/A
Tommy was in Yuma all week, he will get it to us next week. Looking better than last year though!
Announcements
Ken’s Announcements & Resources
1. Simplicity Home Care
Provides in-home assistance for veterans and seniors who need extra support with daily activities.
Services may include cooking, laundry, transportation to medical appointments, companionship, and other household tasks.
A valuable resource for those who need assistance but may not qualify for or receive support through the VA.
2. My House In-Home Care
Offers a program that allows eligible spouses and family members to serve as caregivers in the home.
For individuals who qualify through Medicare, Medicaid, or other applicable programs, caregivers may receive compensation for providing care.
Helps families keep their loved ones at home rather than relying on assisted living or nursing facilities whenever appropriate.
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My House Contact Numbers
Mesa: 480-222-4125
Tucson: 520-745-5222
Simplicity Home Care
Ray C Jones
505-266-6683
Ray.Jones@Simplicityhc.com
Info@Simplicityhc.com
Discussion Topics | Follow-up Concerns • Issues
New members & transfers were accepted.
• Lion Weiver
• Donald Lynas (Navy Vet)
– Just moved from Illinois. His son brought him down. Involved with his post back home.
Special Guest
Gary Vaughan • Department Commander
Membership Update
Last year, we achieved 110% membership and we earned a Special Award.
We narrowly missed the award this year when a post from the Philippines surpassed us by with 1,000 members total just before the awards were finalized.
We are currently sitting at 99.06% membership for the district.
Oratorical Program
The American Legion Oratorical Contest continues to provide an outstanding opportunity for youth to develop public speaking, leadership, and constitutional knowledge.
Arizona’s representative advanced to the Top 6 and ultimately the Top 3 at the national level.
Programs like the Oratorical Contest help develop the leaders of tomorrow and showcase the talent and potential of our youth.
Buddy Check Reminder
Take a moment to reach out to your friends, fellow service members, and veterans. Everyone’s journey is different. We all face unique challenges, carry different experiences, and navigate different environments.
A simple text, phone call, or conversation can make a bigger difference than you realize. Let the people in your life know they matter, that they are valued, and that they are never alone.
No matter who they are or what they’re going through, everyone deserves to feel seen, supported, and reminded that their life has purpose.
Sometimes the smallest act of checking in can have the greatest impact.
GILA RIVER GRANT
Kerri
200,000 Grant
Currently at 73k
Revamping the
• Finish fencing at back
• Dinning Room
• Air conditioning
Needs to be done by December
Upcoming Events | Event Ideas
Recap – Memorial Day
We showed out for this event. Great job everyone!
Drone footage & photos of event coming soon!
4th Of July – SAL
BBQ – Ribs, Chicken, Sides
Open to everyone + public
Dine In / Take Out
$12-$20 (Different Plate Options)
Serve between 4-8pm.
Bar open about 10am (open early)
Bring Chairs Too! Sit on the patio, sit out front, etc.
Fireworks between 8:45-9pm (son goes down).
Fathers Day
All veterans eat for free (including women).
Legion Off-road Riders are paying for those meals and covering that tab.
Open to the public & community, not a closed event.
Regular Menu (No Special Menu) for non-veterans.
Convention
June 25th-28th
Downtown Chandler at San Marcos Hotel
Starts: 6pm • Guests & Awards Start
Anything else?
Nothing at this time.