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The American Legion Post 146
Legion Family Newsletter
1617 Mission Ave.
Oceanside, CA 92058-2734
Phone (760) 754-9633
FAX (760) 433-1046
Vol. XXVI, No. 9, March 2015
Website: www.legionpost146.org
Change Service Requested
NON-PROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE
OCEANSIDE, CA
PERMIT 207
“For God and Country”
“Sound Off!”
Next meeting 0900 (9am) March 21st, 2015
POST POT: At the February 21st meeting our supplies were not
Available to hold our drawing. It was decided that at our meeting
on March 21st we will hold 2 drawings. You must be on the
attendance roster from February or Present at the March meeting
to win the Post Pot’s. The Post Pot for March 21st, 2015 meeting
will be $70; you must be present to win.
First Round of Post 146 elections for Officers will be held at the March 21st meeting.
Elected positions are: Commander, 1st Vice Commander, 2nd Vice Commander, and
3 year Executive Board member. Get involved help lead the Post into 2016
March Birthdays
2 Sherman Joe Foster
5 Bob Selekman
11 Lewis K. Harley
14 Kevin Johnstone
16 James M. Viola
22 Adam K. Schrom
24 Robert S. McLeod
27 Gonzalo Santa Maria
29 Ray H. Wilkerson
31 Dennis L. McNabb
3 Stephen J. Greene
6 Robert J. Wrighton
11 Mike R. McLarty
16 Lorraine M. Testa
17 Marvin L. Foster
23 Robert L. Turner
26 George A. Simons
27 Robert Schellhous
29 Carl E. Asher Jr.
31 John B. King III
5 Sidney H. Foster
6 Steven D. Lerner
11 Tom Davis
16 James A. Pratt, Jr.
21 Mark A. Treger
23 John A. Pena
26 Miguel Gonzalez
28 Garland N. Copeland
30 Marc Uhaze
4 Robert Malek
9 Donald E. Mulligan
14 Herb J. Butler
16 Gary Wilson
22 Willie E. Little
23 Palmer E. Bochow
26 Lawrence Ferguson
28 Edward A. Bray
31 James L. Anderson
American Legion Post 146 Officers
Commander
James Greer
760-612-7125
Rev.JamesGreer59@gmail.com
1st Vice Commander
Samuel H. Brookins III
760-390-6710
shb46@cox.net
2nd Vice Commander
Vacant
Judge Advocate/ Service Off. Charles T. Atkinson
760-941-4712
catkinson9@gmail.com
Sgt.-At-Arms
760-473-6156
caronj7@cox.net
Adjutant/Finance Off./Editor Edd Robinson
760-433-1165
robinson68@cox.net
Chaplain
Jack W. Moreno
760-855-7996
Amlegpost146info@aol.com
Historian
Vacant
3 Yr. Executive Committee
Ken Derr
760-272-5941
capndirt1@cox.net
2 Yr. Executive Committee
L. Ray Tate
760-433-1962
1 Yr. Executive Committee
Mitchell P. Morgan
760-433-1965
Jr. Past Commander
George A. Simons
760-310-6461
Rudolph (Rudy) J. Caron
simonsg365@gmail.com
Postal Compliance Notice: “Sound Off!” Is published monthly. It is the official newsletter of American Legion
Post 146 Family, an incorporated nonprofit organization. Issue number & date are on the front page. Distribution
is to the members of the Post, Riders, Auxiliary & SAL’s VIA e-mail or on the Web Site. Direct all inquiries
concerning this publication to the “Sound Off’s” Editor at: 1617 Mission Ave.; Oceanside, CA 920518 or
robinson68@cox.net. Anyone wishing to add articles to Sound Off! Will need to have them in to the editor no
later than 6pm on the 3rd Sunday of the month, for the following month’s edition, in word format Please.
Sound Off Via E-Mail or Website
This newsletter is available Via E-Mail or on our Website www.legionpost146.org. We will be E-mailing it to any
member who wishes to receive it. If you wish to receive Sound Off via E-mail call the post or better yet E-mail the
adjutant robinson68@cox.net and tell him your E-mail address. The newsletter is also available at our Website
www.legionpost146.org. This service will be FREE to all Post Members who wish to use it. Snail Mail is still
available. You need to notify the Adjutant to add you to the list.
Meetings
Post 146 meets every third Saturday of the month in our Post home in the VANC building, 1617 Mission Ave.
in Oceanside. Meetings start at 0900. Please park in the back of the building. For Post 146 information go to our
Web page at www.legionpost146.org. The Post 146 phone number is (760) 754-9633, FAX (760) 433-1046.
Volunteers needed to transport members who cannot drive to meetings.
District 22 meets @ 0900 on April 12, 2015 @ VANC building, Post 146 Oceanside, CA. Come early for our
Great Breakfast. Get involved with Post 146 www.legionpost146.org & District 22, www.LegionSD.org.
It has been suggested that you might be interested in the people in the Post. In order to do that we will be
posting mini biographies of some of the members starting this month.
EDD (EDWARD) ROBINSON, Mini-Biography
BORN SOLOMONS MD, OCTOBER 5TH, 1946. MARRIED TO PHOEBE HELEN STINSON FOR THE LAST
39 YEARS. HAVE 2 DAUGHTERS NOELLE AND MARGARET. A GRANSON KAI EDWARD GRAZINO
WITH A SECOND GRANDSON DUE IN APRIL.
I WAS THE 1ST VANC TREASURER HELD OFFICE FOR 3 YEARS 2006/2009.
POST 146 PAST COMMANDER 1998/2001. FORMER AMERICAN LEGION DISTRICT 22 COMMANDER
2005/2006. CURRENT ADJUTANT / FINANCE OFFICER, & EDITOR OF THE NEWSLETTER (“SOUND
OFF”) FOR AMERICAN LEGION POST 146.
FORMER OCEANSIDE POLICE & FIRE COMMISSIONER / PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISIONER 1999/2001.
EXTENSIVE SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE IN BUILDING REPAIR & MAINTENANCE WITH MAJOR
BUSINESSES IN ORANGE AND SAN DIEGO COUNTIES.
MANAGER OF RETAIL SALES AT TWO MAJOR RETAIL CORPORATIONS.
SERVED IN THE U.S. ARMY 1967/1969 WITH ONE TOUR IN VIETNAM 67/68.
LIFE MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN LEGION, VFW, VVA, AND DAV.
HAS A GENERAL EDUCATION DEGREE FROM MIRA COSTA COLLEGE AND SEVERAL
CERTIFICATE DEGREES IN ADVANCED STUDIES IN LOCKSMITHING, AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR,
MAINTENANCE, PAINTING, AND BOATBUILDING.
ENJOYS FISHING, WOODWORKING, GARDENING AND READING.
From Post 146 Commander
Is midway of the year and many events are approaching. It will take full co-operation of all the Legionaries. It is
my desire that if anyone is not available to participate, It would be appreciated that a donation would be submitted
on their behalf. My term as Commander is coming to a close, so it would be imperative that someone would step
up and take the reins for the new 2015-2016 year. Thanks for all you do. For God, Country, and Community.
Commander James Greer
Finance report: as of January 31st, 2015 we started off the month of December with $3,477.31. Income for the month was
$2,585.63. Expenses for the month were $1,304.01. This left us an ending balance of $4,758.93.
Membership report: We currently have 472 members paid & transferred to Department for 86.9% of our 2015
goal of 543. We would like to welcome the following new members Barney Felix, USCG, Gernada/Lebanon;
John Navarrette, USMC, Vietnam; and Kurt McMinn, USMC, Gulf;. We also have a large number of transfers:
Oscar B. Valent, USA, Granada; Niles Stokes, USMC, Vietnam; Robert Schellhous, USAF, WWII; Gilbert Ragan,
USN, Korea; Robert Malek, USMC, Vietnam; Lewis Leach, USMC, Vietnam; Leonard Kiolbasa, USN, Panama;
Ronald Gutierrez, USMC, Vietnam; James Gilligan, USA, Korea; Ronald Burton, USMC, Korea; Charles
Berridge, USN, WWII; Jack Bennett, USA, Persian Gulf; Martin Souki, USMC, Grenada/Lebanon; William
James, USA, Vietnam; Matuia Saole, USN, Vietnam; Gary Weiss, USN, Vietnam; Paul J. Ingham, USMC,
Vietnam; Rudy Valentin, Vietnam; William Holland, Vietnam; Preston Howell,WWII; Alexander Rojas,USAF,
Vietnam; Knud Pedersen, USA, Korea; Salvador Martinez, USMC, Vietnam; Paul R. Russo, USN, Gulf; Richard
R. Brydges, USN, Vietnam; Manfred R. Baehrens, USA, Vietnam; Pete G. Vega, USA, Vietnam; Karl Hoglund,
USMC, Vietnam; and John B. Giernt, USAF, Korea.
If you know any of our new members or bump into them please give them a big. “Welcome!”
Post Everlasting sadly we had one member pass away this month Palmer E. Bochow, WWII.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 146 Officers for 2014/2015 year
President: Kim Crone
1975kcdc@gmail.com
760-415-8126
Secretary: Mani Santos
mani7@cox.net
760-809-7204
Treasurer: Carolyn Byers
carolyn57.cb@gmail.com
760-945-4590
Chaplain: Aleta Whitehead
760-729-4514
1st Vice: Sandie Pines
sandrapines@icloud.com
760-967-0952
2nd Vice: Marvel Simmons
simmons_t2m@hotmail.com
507-402-0687
Sgt at Arms: Dodie Leaf
Historian: Cory Santos
csantos1@live.ndm.edu
Executive Committee: Roberta Mattice: buggs417@aol.com
Marshall: Tammy Nielsen
tsn1962@sbcglobal.net
Unit Parliamentarian/District 22 Treasurer: Mary Thorsten 73andsunny@cox.net 760-421-1512
Friends, PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING US FOR THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE
ON SATURDAY APRIL 18, 2015 AT MIRA COSTA COLLEGE.
TEAM : ALA 146 WARRIORS
Thank you to all who have signed up or donated for the Relay for Life!! We are going to have a great time. I even
bought a tent so I will be prepared! There is no joining fee and it is a wonderful way to give back and make a
difference. You may walk one lap or 40 laps. You may stay the night if you wish. You may want to support
another team walker, whatever works best for you!!
We have a great time being together and enjoying the day.
Now back to signing up for the event. Please consider stopping by, bring your family member & friends. WE
ARE TEAM ALA 146 WARRIORS www.relayforlife.org/oceansideca go to teams & sign up!! It's easy &
painless!!
I have been asked about not receiving too many emails after registering. For those who do not wish to leave an
email or have family member that does not have an email, you may put in none@aol.com you should then be able
to continue to register.
If you have any questions please feel free to email or call me at 760-415-8126.
"One person can make a difference and everyone should try" JFK
Respectfully submitted, Kim Crone, ALA President
VA Clinic of Oceanside is looking for a FEW good Volunteers!
If interested please go to http://www.sandiego.va.gov/ scroll done on the left side you will
see in the gray box Volunteer or Donate Click on that and scroll down until you find
Requirements to Volunteer: Everything is now online for your convenience and time….
Questions contact Mary Thorsten, 73andsunny@cox.net
American Legion Riders Chapter 146 Officer for 2014/2015 year.
President: Ken Derr “Tumbleweed”
capndirt1@cox.net
760-272-5941
Vice President: David Noland
ALR146east@cpx.net
760-757-8875
Treasurer: Tammy Nielsen
tsn1962@sbcglobal.net
760-505-2873
Chaplain: Jacques Chevrier “Frenchy”
frenchyandre@yahoo.com
760-519-9051
cpotterpi@cox.net
760-415-6650
Road Captain : James Lansberry
Secretary: Brenda Gallo
Historian: Vacant
Sgt at Arms Chuck Potter “Chuck”
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ALR Chapter 146 Riding Events
The Quilt will be at VANC on Memorial Day !
Our "Riding Events" include the following:
Independence Day Parade, Oceanside
Veterans Day Parade, San Diego
Memorial Day Escort at Rosecrans
National Cemetery
Memorial Day Escort at Riverside
National Cemetery
Ride to the Wall, Washington D.C.
Toys for Tots, Oceanside
Patriot Guard Escorts
Veterans Without Families
Active Duty Arrivals
Active Duty Departures
KIA Memorials
Veteran Memorials
Annual Christmas Party
Sons of The American Legion, Squadron 146
We now have 5 members in the SON’s. We need 5 more to sign up before we can submit our charter. Post 146
is now accepting applications for its Sons of the American Legion, Squadron 146. Also a leader is needed.
Membership Eligibility: All male descendants, adopted sons and stepsons of members of The American
Legion, and such male descendants of veterans male or female who died in service during World War I, World
War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, the Persian Gulf War, Iraq,
Afghanistan, and the War on Terrorism, during delimiting periods set forth in Article IV, Section 1, of the
National Constitution of The American Legion, or who died subsequent to their honorable discharge from such
service, shall be eligible for membership in the Sons of the American Legion. We need 10 members to submit
the Squadron’s Charter. We currently have 5 members. Please sign up today.
Dues: shall be for General membership those over age 21, $20. Dual (Post and Son’s) membership $10.
Membership for persons up to 21 years of age will be $10.
Interested Please contact the Post 146 Adjutant for an application. (760) 433-1165 e-mail: robinson68@cox.net.
Special Offer for Coffee lovers from BIANCA’S BISTRO
I will donate 30% of profits from sales generated using promo code ALP146 to Post 146. Below are the links to
my website. http://www.biancasbistro.com/how-we-give-back.html or http://shop.biancasbistro.com/
Their moto is: Making the world a better place, one cup at a time.
Thank you, Bianca
Help for those who may need it
The American Legion has launched a new webpage listing recourses, warning signs & other
information to help those confronting suicide. www.legion.org/suicideprevention
Family Of a Vet Resources and assistance for service members, veterans & families with
PTSD, TBI & the challenges of life after combat www.familyofavet.com
Give an Hour Provides free mental health care to service members, veterans & families
www.giveanhour.com
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
Recourses & support for families who have lost service members in combat, training accidents,
or to suicide or illness www.taps.org
Not Alone Help for service members & families, particularly those dealing with PTSD
www.notalone.org
Her War, Her Choice Peer support for the families of service members, particularly those who
deploy www.herwarherchoice.com
Veterans Crisis Line www.veteranscrisisline.net, (800) 273-8255, press 1
National Center for PTSD www.ptsd.va.gov
Law and Order:
The American Legion
Oceanside Post 146
P.O. Box 1085
Oceanside, CA 92051
Oceanside Elks Lodge
444 Country Club Lane
Oceanside, CA 92054
ANNOUNCING THE 2015 LAW AND ORDER AWARDS DINNER
Honoring Members of the California Highway Patrol, Oceanside Police Department, Oceanside Fire
Department, Carlsbad Police Department, Carlsbad Fire Department, Carlsbad Lifeguards and the San Diego
Sheriff’s Department Substation Vista and local citizens who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in
the pursuit of Law and Order.
2015 OCEANSIDE & CARLSBAD LAW AND ORDER AWARDS CEREMONY & DINNER
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Oceanside Elks Lodge
444 Country Club Lane
Oceanside, CA 92054
5:30 PM
6:00 PM
6:45 PM
8:00 PM
Cocktails
Presentation of Colors, Welcome and Dinner
Awards Program
Photos
Dinner tickets are $20.00 each. Your Support is appreciated! Donations Gladly Accepted.
DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS: May 8, 2015. NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT DOOR
LIMITED SEATING! BUY YOUR TICKETS EARLY! If you are unable to attend, consider a donation to
help cover the cost of the honoree’s family members.
Register & Pay Online at: http://lawandorderawards-2015.eventbrite.com
Or Mail Checks payable to “Oceanside American Legion Post 146” to
Law and Order Program
American Legion Post 146
1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
(760) 801-9000 - kevinjohnstone@mac.com
Like all the programs in the American Legion or any other worthwhile organization, teamwork and member
support are essential ingredients for success. Over the years I have seen Post 146 pull itself up by the boot
straps, but it only happened because the "membership" wanted it to become successful. Our Post Law and
Order Program is 2nd to none. I have seen and been involved in several programs around the state, and
Oceanside Post 146 is right up there. But to grow, or even maintain the high standards that you demand, it takes
you, the Legionnaires, Auxiliary, and AL Riders support. To make that happen. If you take a look at the
Emblem Sales catalog you will see the cost of medals, certificates etc., then consider the other costs of the
program. The price of a dinner does not cover the cost of the program. In addition to purchasing a dinner, it
takes your additional generosity through regular donations. Your contribution does not have to be a large
amount, $5, $10, $20 or more helps the effort. If you donate, beyond the cost of your meal, your name will be
published in this newsletter as well as listed as a Booster on the evening’s program. Our Chairman, Kevin
Johnstone, continues to contribute a huge amount of time and effort to make your Law and Order program a
success. You can be a big help with your donations. There is a Law and Order flyer in this newsletter with
some particulars on donating. Your support is appreciated, the program cannot grow without your support,
membership makes the program.
Carl Asher, L/O Committeeman
Ladies & Gentlemen
The new Facebook page has been created and you are all welcome to sign on and
“Like” the page to start receiving notifications.
https://www.facebook.com/AmericanLegionPost146Oceanside
David Kauppinen will be sending a list of email addresses so that they can
Receive this invitation from Facebook to “Like” the page.
The next piece is to do a training session after the next monthly meeting.
I talked to Sandy at the VANC Building and she told me that they could arrange
for a place and provide a projector.
The meeting will be held after our 0900 meeting I’ll block time so that I can do a session
following our meeting and a second training following the VANC meeting if needed.
I hope to see you there.
Kevin Johnstone
HELP!!
Oceanside Post 146 is seeking the donation of a 4’ X 12’, 5’ X 12’, or 6’ X 12’
Enclosed trailer to store their Harbor days supplies in.
If you have one or know someone who has one to donate please contact the Post Adjutant
At 760-433-1165 or e-mail robinson68@cox.net.
Your support is needed to help us secure our Harbor Days Supplies.
Thank You
Edd Robinson, Adjutant/Finance Officer