DISTRICT 8 LEGION FAMILY COMMUNITY DAY & BENEFIT

DISTRICT 8 LEGION FAMILY COMMUNITY DAY & BENEFIT

WED., APRIL 27, 2022 at Maple Ridge Retirement Community
3525 N 167th Cir., Omaha
ACTIVITIES:
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Blood Donor Mobile
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Main “Street” Fair
10 a.m.-5 p.m. VA & Retirement Info
6 p.m.-8 p.m. Casino Night

Contact [email protected] to volunteer
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SHIFTS AT…
Blood Drive aides to help with refreshments
“Fair” silent auctions/sales tables staff shift
Membership table and information
Honor Guard security and demonstration
Memorabilia display
Casino night hosting

Free prizes, food and beverages for volunteers and your visitors.
Proceeds go to assist The Legion Family Veteran-Related Programs

Paula Pillen, District ALA President

Remodeling at American Legion 266 Hall

There was a raised area on the sides of the main hall. This raised area created a safety hazard due to people tripping over it. The raised area floor was removed, the pillars were reinforced and a new floor was installed that was level with the main floor.

9 – Removing 4 x 4 to replace with steel (1)

10 – Removing 4 x 4 to replace with steel (1)

11 – Removing 4 x 4 to replace with steel (1)

12 – Removing 4 x 4 to replace with steel

13 – Removing 4 x 4 to replace with steel (1)

14 – Removing 4 x 4 to replace with steel

15 – new floor returned to gray

17 – Laying plywood for new floor

18 – Laying plywood for new floor

19 – Laying plywood for new floor

20 – Laying plywood for new floor

21 – Laying plywood for new floor

22 – Laying plywood for new floor

23 – Laying plywood for new floor

24 – Prepping for new floor by furnace

25 – Prepping for new floor by furnace

26 – Prepping for new floor by furnace

27 – Installing new floor

28 – Installing new floor

29 – Installing new floor

30 – Installing Drywall over Panelling

31 – Panelling removed from Posts

32 – Installing drywall over Panelling

33 – Installed Drywall over Panelling

34 – Installed Drywall over Panelling

35 – Installed Drywall over Panelling

36 – Prepping Posts for Mudding

37 – Taping and Mudding Drywall and Posts

38 – Taping and Mudding Drywall and Posts

39 – Taping and Mudding Drywall and Posts

44 – Taping and Mudding Drywall and Posts

45 – Taping and Mudding Drywall and Posts

46 – Taping and Mudding Drywall and Posts

47 – Taping and Mudding Drywall and Posts

48 – Taping and Mudding Drywall and Posts

49 – Taping and Mudding Drywall and Posts

50 – Painting Walls and Posts

51 – Painting Walls and Posts

52 – Painting Walls and Posts

53 – Painting Walls and Posts

54 – Painting Walls and Posts

55 – Painting Walls and Posts (1)

56 – Painting Walls and Posts (1)

57 – Painting Walls and Posts (1)

58 – Painting Walls and Posts

59 – Painting Walls and Posts

60 – Painting Walls and Posts

61 – Painting Walls and Posts

71 – Completed Project

72 – Completed Project

73 – Completed Project

74 – Completed Project

75 – Completed Project

76 – Completed Project

77 – Completed Project

78 – Completed Project

79 – Completed Project

 

 

 

“Virtual” Vietnam Wall

“Virtual” Vietnam Wall
 
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington DC honors those who died in the Vietnam War. This Virtual Wall web site brings the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to you to help remember the sacrifices of the fallen and their families. It gives details of the person’s death, a picture or at least their bio and medals. You can search multiple ways: by last name, by city and state, by military unit, by wall panel by date, by MIA status or by Medal of Honor, appropriate Service Cross, and Silver Star Medal.
 

At Pachyderm Luncheon

At Pachyderm Luncheon Monday, June 14th, Flag Day, we will honor
veterans, military, and first responders. We encourage you to invite a
veteran or first responder to Pachyderm Luncheon as your guest or
please consider sponsoring a veteran, member of the military, or first
responder as a Pachyderm Luncheon “first time” guest.
 
COST
$18 to attend: Includes salad, plated entrée, dessert, beverage, tax & tip.
Free if you skip eating.
 
WHEN:
Monday, June 14th, 2021
Check In/Registration Begins- 11:15am
Social – 11:30am
Lunch – 11:45am
Meeting – 12:00pm
Adjourn – 1:00pm
 
WHERE:
The Garden Cafe, Rockbrook Village,
108th & West Center Road, Omaha
 
SPEAKERS:
Walt Peffer,
Viet Nam, 1967-1968
U. S. Army,
Served on the Staff of 5 Omaha Mayors
Associate with Dana, Larson, Roubel,
Architecture and Engineering Firm
Commercial Real Estate,
20 years experience, leasing and sales
Served on CIty of Omaha Efficiency Commission
Served on City of Omaha Charter Review Commission
United Way
Ralston Chamber of Commerce, Businessman of the Year
 
John Witzel, 1980,
U. S. Air Force
The Iran Hostage Rescue Attempt – The 1980 attempt to rescue 53 American Hostages held by Iranian militants at the American Embassy.
John Witzel volunteered for the mission as a Navigator with a Strategic Air Command Tanker Task Force. Flying tactical missions supporting the AC-130 gunships from the forward operating base in Egypt. Witzel will review the planned rescue mission’s objectives after the tragic, fiery aircraft at Desert-1 in the heart of Iran.
 
Sergeant Aaron Hansen,
Omaha Police Department,
Old Market Riots, 2020
OPD 24 Year Veteran
Sergeant
Uniform Patrol, K-9 unit, Gang Unit,
Fugitive Task Force (current assignment)
President Omaha POA , 2005-2011
(Police Officers Association)
Omaha POA, Legislative Liaison, 2017-current
 
Dave Heineman,
U. S. Army; Graduate, U.S. Military Academy (West Point); Graduate, U.S. Army Ranger School
Served 5 years in U.S. Army, promoted to Captain
Nebraska State Treasurer, 1995-2001; Nebraska Lt. Governor, 2001-2005; Nebraska Governor, 2005-2015
 
There will be a time for Q & A.
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