American Legion 266 Pancake Event 2022
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
2021 Veterans benefit distribution for Nebraska
266 Honor Guard mission at ONC
Our post 266 Honor Guard mission at ONC for USN Vietnam veteran Dennis Verdick 11-30-21.
Bennington Post 266 Honor Guard at the Veterans Day ceremony at Ridgewood Retirement Center
American Legion post 266 table at HyVee, 156th and Maple Veteran’s Day
American Legion post 266 ha a table at HyVee, 156th and Maple Veteran’s Day.
Post 266 wins membership awards for 2021
“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.
RSVP to: [email protected]
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.