BLUE CAP NEWS

Chaplains message ................pgs 1 & 2

Detachment Commander ...........pgs 2 & 3

Membership Report .........................pg 3

Adjutant ....................................pgs 3 & 4

Camp Out Maps ......................pgs 4 & 5

Photos& More ............. pgs 11, 12, & 13

Detachment Officers ....................pg 15

Forms and Call Letters....... pgs 7 to 10

Membership Numbers ...........Last Page

Inside this issue:

BLUE CA PNEWS

Sons of The American Legion — Detachment of Arizona Volume 8, Issue 2 — April /May 2017

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Detachment of Arizona4701 N. 19th Ave Suite 200Phoenix, AZ. 85015-3799Phone: 480•239•2844E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.sal.legion.orgWebsite: www.AZsal.org

Talkin’ with Saint Peter......A conversation with Saint Peter, Forrest Gump style

...Continued on page 2

Greetings fellow Sons. As I have said on many occasions, our sense of humor is one of God’s greatest gifts to us. To that end this edition’s submission is very light-hearted and is just the kind of humor that GOD himself would have had to laugh at! After all, laughter lightens the soul!

Hope this one at least makes you smile a little, or better yet...laugh out loud. Enjoy!

Forrest Gump Goes To HeavenThe day finally arrived. Forrest

Gump dies and goes to Heaven. He is at the Pearly Gates, met by St. Peter himself. However, the gates are closed, and Forrest approaches the gatekeeper. St. Peter said, “Well, Forrest, it is certainly good to see you. We have heard a lot about you. I must tell you, though, that the place is filling up fast, and we have been administering an entrance examination for everyone. The test is short, but you have to pass it before you can get into Heaven.”

Forrest responds, “It sure is good to be here, St. Peter, sir. But nobody ever told me about any exam. I sure hope that the test ain’t too hard. Life was a big enough test as it was.”

St. Peter continued, “Yes, I know, Forrest, but the test is only three questions. First: What two days of the week begin with the letter T? Second: How many seconds are there in a year? Third: What is God’s first name?”

Forrest leaves to think the questions over. He returns the next day and sees St. Peter, who waves him up, and says, “Now that you have had a

chance to think the questions over, tell me your answers.” Forrest replied, “Well, the first one -- which two days in the week begins with the letter “T”? Shucks, that one is easy. That would be Today and Tomorrow.”

The Saint’s eyes opened wide and he exclaimed, “Forrest, that is not what I was thinking, but you do have a point, and I guess I did not specify, so I will give you credit for that answer. How about the next one?” Asked St. Peter. “How many seconds in a year?

Now that one is harder,” replied Forrest, “but I thunk and thunk about that, and I guess the only answer can be twelve.” Astounded, St. Peter said,

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...Talkin with Saint Peter Continued from front page...

“Twelve? Twelve? Forrest, how in Heaven’s name could you come up with twelve seconds in a year?” Forrest replied, “Shucks, there’s got to be twelve: January 2nd, February 2nd, March 2nd... “

“Hold it,” interrupts St. Peter. “I see where you are going with this, and I see your point, though that was not quite what I had in mind....but I will have to give you credit for that one, too. Let us go on with the third and final question. Can you tell me God’s first name”?

“Sure,” Forrest replied, “it’s Andy.”

“Andy?” exclaimed an exasperated and frustrated St Peter.

“OK, I can understand how you came up with your answers to my first two questions, but just how in the world did you come up with the name Andy as the first name of God?”

“Shucks, that was the easiest one of all,” Forrest replied. “I learnt it from the song, ANDY WALKS WITH ME...

ANDY TALKS WITH ME...ANDY TELLS ME I AM HIS OWN.”

(Alternative ending)St. Peter asks “Can you tell me Gods first name?”

Forrest says, “Well, shore, I know God’s first name. Everybody knows it. It’s Howard.”

“Howard?!” asks Saint Peter. “What makes you think it’s Howard?!”

Forrest answers, “It’s in the prayer.”

“The prayer!?” asks Saint Peter, “Which prayer?”

“You know,...The Lord’s Prayer,” responds Forrest: “Our Father, which art in Heaven, Howard be thy name...”

St. Peter opened the Pearly Gates, and said: “RUN, FORREST, RUN.”

For God and CountryJim Beischel - SAL Detachment [email protected] 480•299•1007

Hello Sons! Well, this year has gone by very fast and its time for Squadron nominations and elections next month. After your elect your new officer, we need you to turn in the Squadron Officer Report Forms (SORF) and also you need to get those Consolidated Reports completed and turned in by July 5th.

Thank you to everyone who took time to attend my homecoming, it was a great time. It was nice to have national guests there as well, again thank you all!!

That same weekend, I attended and was honored to be the Mater of Ceremonies for National Commander Jeff Frain’s homecoming. It was a great night of fun, food and music. Thanks Commander Frain!

Things are picked up, we had the “Northern Run” on March 30th through April 2nd. I traveled with Detachment Vice Commander, Area A Pete Palandri. We didn’t get too lost, maybe just a little!

A couple of weekends ago, myself, Jeff Frain, Chuck Treat, Greg Mekula, Pete Palandri, Tom Lucas and his wife Wanda took a road trip to Yuma for 98th Legion Post 19 birthday. Also attending was Jim and Judy Beischel, Rod Pederson, Ron Martin and Squadron 14 Commander, Donnie Whalen from Kingman.

This was my second year of attending this event it was an awesome time. The Sons were very well represented thanks to all who went with me and we will be back next year for more of Post 19’s hospitality. Special thanks to Post and Squadron 19 for the invitation.

Camp Out 2017 is in Kingman on April 28th,29th, and 30th.

If you are planning on running for a Detachment Office you need to have your letters signed by your post and turned in to Chuck Treat before the meeting at camp out.

Detachment Commander’s message...

...Continued on page 3

Volume 8, Issue 2 Sons of The American Legion — Detachment of Arizona Page 3

Wow, what a race track the Blue Caps have been running....activities all over the state, fund raising, and all...I am anticipating the Consolidated Squadron Reports [CSRs] having all time high numbers for quite a few Squadrons. Please, KEEP up the good work!

This years Camp Out will be at Hualapai Mountain Park about 8 miles south of Kingman.

Camp Out 2017 at Hualapai Mountain Park, Kingman, on April 28, 29 & 30, 2017 will have live entrainment on Saturday Night for our group dinner and all are welcome to come see the Past Detachment Commanders and friends cook, work and have fun.

Campsites for tents and RVs need to be registered with Detachment for any and all reduced rates afforded to us during Camp Out. Please help the Camp Out Chairman, Tom Lucas, attain another successful camp out on the behalf of our Detachment Commander, Mike Talty. The contact numbers on the second to last page of the Blue Cap News for all current Officers for 2017.

You may be asked on the behalf of your Squadron to perform some of the “needs” of Camp Out. The more Squadrons involved, the easier the workload for ALL Squadrons!

The Convention for 2017 is moved back to the Carefree Inn for the weekend of June 22 - 25, with the Detachment meetings on Saturday morning.

The membership cards are changing this year. The proposed changes include: e-mail, birthdate, and more information relevant to Squadrons keeping in touch with their membership. This will also allow Squadrons using MySAL.org to download their respective squadrons contact information for calling and e-mailing the membership with newsletters.

Please note the reporting dates in the membership chart that follow. SEND membership to Detachment EARLY so you can make the cut-off date. Think one week earlier that the report date...that’s when your membership should bee in the hands of Detachment HQ for timely processing.

From the Adjutant’s corner...

The last membership report received showed us at 88+% with a week or so before April 12th deadline for the 90% goal.

You’ve got this guys, you are doing a great job! Please remember the deadline for CWF donations is received by CWF by May 31st. We are currently around 78 to 80 thousand dollars so far and add Camp Out donations,

well, we can’t wait to see what that brings. CWF…what a great job!!!!

I will see you at Camp Out, soon.Thank You All!! and ‘til the next time…

For God and CountryMike “Bubba” Talty, Detachment Commander480-202-3806 [email protected]

Detachment Commander’s Message Continued

Hello again gentlemen,It’s hard to believe, but the 2016-2017 year is rapidly

coming to a close. We may only have a few months left in the year, but Commander Talty and I are so very proud of the job you have all done in membership. As you can see from the membership report, we have continued to exceed the membership goals set by National. And although Areas A and B continue to go back and forth for the top Area in the state, major kudos to Area C! You have caught fire and closed the gap here in the homestretch. Something tells me the final membership award will come right down to the wire.

National Commander Jeff Frain’s membership theme to “Be A Hero and Sign Up 3 American Heroes Today” continues. Recruiting 3 new Legionnaires will help our parent organization with their membership goals, and is very likely to help ours as well. Remember, we are a FAMILY organization and we should do what we can to help out the entire family.

A quick reminder that our annual Campout is coming up, about the time you receive this issue. I look forward to seeing many of you up North and sharing, in person, what I know will be more positive numbers and success stories.

As the year winds down, I want to stress to all of you the need to really get out there and push our renewals. Time is running out for us bring the delinquent members back into the fold of our organization. Try whatever you can, writing, calling, emailing. Let’s get ahead of this next target date and set some records for Arizona’s National Commander Frain and Leading Candidate Danny Smith at Campout.

Thank you all for your hard work and I look forward to seeing you all at Hualapai Park!Joe Roberts, Membership [email protected]

On the road to 105% and beyond, oh yeah!


In the last couple of months, we’ve been busy traveling in the State, and within the US. Please enjoy the photo sets later in the Blue Cap News. It looks fun and relaxing! But, alas, it was work and living out of a suit case has it’s own difficulties.

National Convention is in the Western US this year...Reno, Nevada! If you are interested in attending Jeff Frain’s Convention (as the official of record) please contact Department Headquarters for registration and hotel information.

This year’s Convention is August 17 - 24. The delegation from Arizona is staying at the Peppermill Casino Resort. More information to follow at our Detachment Convention.

That’s all for now….For God & Country,Chuck Treat, Detachment [email protected] 480•239•2844

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Getting there...For SAL members attending Camp Out 2017 from Areas A & B,, the shortcut to the main entrance to Hualapai Mountain Camp Ground is Exit 59 off of Interstate 40. The signs indicate when and where to turn for the park entrance.The main road from Kingman to the park is Hualapai Mountain Road.

SAL Preamble Proud possessors of a priceless heritage, we male descendants

of veterans of the Great Wars, associate ourselves together as “Sons of The American Legion” for the following purposes:

To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America;

To maintain law and order;To foster and perpetuate a true spirit of Americanism;To preserve the memories of our former members and the

association of our members and our forefathers in the Great Wars;

To inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the Community, State and Nation;

To combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses;To make right the master of might;To promote peace and good will on earth;To safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice,

freedom and democracy;To consecrate and sanctify our friendship by our devotion to mutual

helpfulness;To adopt in letter and spirit all of the great principles for which The

American Legion stands;And to assist in carrying on for God and Country.

Friday evening in Kingman, 5:00pmPlease join Post 14 [Kingman} for dinner starting at 5:00pm. Live music and camaraderie with friends$10 donation suggested for dinner.

Saturday Morning, 7:00am or as announcedBreakfast “Area A” prior to the meetings, courtesy Sq 44

Saturday evening, 5:00pmWho can eat the most within one hour? Area A, Area B and Area C competition (Roberts, Treat, Martin)

Past Detachment Commanders and friends cooking hot dogs and hamburgers in the recreation/meeting “Area A” starting dinner at 5:30pm, announced during General Meeting.

Detachment Executive Committee Meeting AgendaDetachment Camp Out 2017

Group Area A, 9:00amHualapai Mountain Park, Kingman, Arizona

Meeting Start: 9:00 amExecutive Committee Roll CallOld Business Judge Advocate BylawsNew BusinessGood of the SonsMeeting Closed: (time)

Detachment General Meeting AgendaDetachment Camp Out 2017

Group Area A, 9:30amHualapai Mountain Park, Kingman, Arizona

Meeting Start: 9:30 amOpening Ceremony: Colors Opening Prayer POW/MIA Ceremony Pledge of Allegiance PreambleRoll Call of Officers, Past Detachment Commanders &

SquadronsRules of the Fall Conference meeting (Judge Advocate)Guests: Department Commander, Department Auxiliary

President, National GuestsReading of previous Executive Committee minutes (from this morning)Reading of Camp Out minutes (From April)Financial Report, Year to Date, Finance OfficerCommander’s opening commentsVice Commander reports AREA A – Membership, Area achievements, etc AREA B – Membership, Area achievements, etc AREA C – Membership, Area achievements, etcCommittee reports• Judge Advocate Bylaws• Chaplains Report• N.E.C. Report• VAVS Chairman• Finance Committee Report, Finance Chairman• Membership Chairman• Americanism Committee Report Baseball Scouting Alleca Boys State• Children & Youth Report, Chairman Child Welfare Foundation, CWF Chairman G.I. Josh, GI Josh Chairman• Legislative Committee Report• Any other committee reports• Awards• AdjutantOld BusinessNew Business

Meeting suspended for nominations Nominations (Continued from Camp Out 2017

Meeting)Meeting resumes

For the Good of the Sons Donations to SAL Programs Announcements

Closing Ceremony: Prayer Salute

Sons of The American Legion Detachment of Arizona Convention 2017

Official 2017 Detachment Executive Committee CallThe Detachment Convention Executive Meeting will be held on June 24, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. All Detachment Officers are required to be present.

Official 2017 Annual Detachment Convention Meeting CallPursuant to Article VII, Section 1, of the Constitution of the Sons of The American Legion, Detachment of Arizona, I, Mike Talty, Detachment Commander, hereby call for the Annual Detachment Convention Meeting to be held Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Carefree Inn and Resort, Carefree, AZ. The Detachment Convention is in accordance with the Uniform Code of Procedure and will convene at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, June 24, 2017.

Official 2017 Detachment Executive Committee Post ConventionThe Detachment Convention Executive Meeting will reconvene immediately after the General Meeting for approval of appointed Officer and Committee positions. All Detachment Officers and Appointees are required to be present.

To: AllDetachmentOfficers AllSquadronCommanders All Past Detachment Commanders All Squadron Adjutants Detachment Committee Chairman

From: MikeTalty, Detachment Commander Charles Treat, Detachment Adjutant

Date: April 1, 2017

Detachment Officers unable to attend ANY or ALL meeting must notify either the Detachment Commander, Mike Talty or the Detachment Adjutant, Charles Treat, 480•239•2844 PRIOR to the meeting date.

Installation of All SAL OfficersAll Elected Detachment Officers are required to attend the formal Officer Installation at the Sunday, June 25, 2017 closing session in the General Session meeting Room. Attire is BUSINESS FORMAL with SAL Cover. Should you have questions as to what to wear, please contact either the Department Adjutant or The Detachment Adjutant. You are representing SAL at an American Legion Function.

Issue

Send Conference Registration:

MAIL Check and completed form to:Department of Arizona4701 N. 19th Ave Suite 200Phoenix, AZ 85015-3799

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DEADLINE: SAL Convention Registration and Payment must be received at AZ Department Offices by close of business on Friday, June 9th, 2017.Make check payable to ‘Department of Arizona’.

Detachment Convention: June 22, 23, 24 & 25th, 2017 Registration after deadline subject to higher fees.

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Officer Cover Order q Yes q NO All Caps are LinedSize: q 7 q 71/8 q 71/4 q 73/8 q 71/2 q 75/8 q 73/4 q 77/8 q 8 q _____National (All Gold) q Yes OR Detachment (Gold over Blue) q YesLetteringto Read:

Your Name Office You are Seeking:

Name on your CURRENT Membership Card

Your Mailing Address

Your e-mail Address

Membership Number

Your Cell Phone Information

Your Home Phone Number

Squadron Number

Current Squadron Commander

Current Squadron Adjutant

Current Post Commander

Name you Prefer to have used:

Squadron Phone Number

Squadron Commander Phone Contact

Current Squadron Adjutant Phone Contact

Current Post Commander Phone Contact

Your SAL Cover Size:

Nominated Officer Data Page PLEASE Print ALL information in Blue Boxes

q Yes q No Letter of recommendation received prior to nomination?

Magnetic Name Tag q Yes q No

Pocket Name Tag q Yes q No

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Letter of Recommendation Received (postmarked & received at Detachment)

Letter of Recommendation Received (from)

Letter of Recommendation Received (current to this election cycle)

Letter of Recommendation Received by Judge Advocate or Adjutant

Letter of Recommendation “NOW ON FILE” file at Detachment Office

All Constitution, By-laws and Policy’s met and IS Eligible to run for office?q Yes q NO, Explanation on separate page & not attached (private)

Expense Report Requirements reviewed with Officer/Appointed Officer? q Yes? q Not needed

Job Description & Duties Distributed to Candidate/Officer/Appointed Officer? q Yes

Detachment Constitution & Bylaws Distributed to Candidate/Officer/Appointed Officer? q Yes

Reviewed Detachment & National Protocols, Calendar Schedules with Candidate/Officer/Appointed Officer? q Yes

Fiscal Year (Approved) Budget Distributed to Officer/Appointed Officer? q Yes?

Department of Arizona “Conflict of Interest” forms completed for Officer/Appointed Officer? q Yes? q Not needed

“Photo” and “SAL Bio” on file? q Yes?

Formal Signature on file? q Yes? q Not needed

2018 Membership Year [2017-2018]

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Date: 1 April 2017

From: David A. Smith, Post 100 Commander 1234 Any St Yourtown, AZ 85003 (345) 678-9012

To: Commander Talty, Detachment of Arizona Commander Detachment of Arizona 4701 N 19 Ave Phoenix, AZ 85015

Commander Talty:

Benny Franklin is a member of Squadron 100 and is a member in good standing. Post 100 endorses Benny for any elected Detachment Position for which he may be nominated.

Sincerely,

David A. SmithPost 100 Commander(345) 678-9012

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SquadronInformation

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First Vice Commander


Second ViceCommander


Adjutant


FinanceOfficer


JudgeAdvocate


Chaplain


Historian


Sergeantat Arms


Post SALAdvisor


Attested SignaturesSquadron Commander Squadron Adjutant

Name E-mail Address

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Please Print or Type this report giving complete name, mailing address, telephone and e-mail information of all Squadron Officers.Send the original to: Sons of The American Legion, Detachment of Arizona, 4701 N 19th Ave, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85015. Please photocopy and retain for your Squadron records.

The following Squadron Officers were elected/appointed at a regular meeting of The Sons of The American Legion, ____________________________________ Squadron # _______, Department of Arizona, on the dateof ___________________. Officers will assume their responsibilities effective (date) ___________________.

Rec’d on dateat SAL HQ:

Posted and Filedat SAL HQ:

Rec’d on dateat SAL HQ:Rec’d on dateat SAL AZ HQ:


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SquadronInformation


Commander






Adjutant


FinanceOfficer


JudgeAdvocate


Chaplain


Historian


Sergeantat Arms


Post SALAdvisor



Name E-mail Address

Name E-mail Address

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Name E-mail Address

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The following Squadron Officers were elected/appointed at a regular meeting of The Sons of The American Legion,____________________________________ Squadron # _______, Department of Arizona, on the dateof ___________________. Officers will assume their responsibilities effective (date) ___________________.

File name: SAL-SquadronOfficers-DetachmentForm2014.pdf (single page form for black & white printer)

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Please Print or Type this report giving complete name, mailing address, telephone and e-mail information of all Squadron Officers. Please indicate the meeting dates and location of your Squadron Meetings (i.e. first Tuesday of the month, none in July or August). Send the original to: Sons of The American Legion, Detachment of Arizona, 4701 N 19th Ave, Suite 200, Phoenix, Arizona 85015-3799. Please photocopy and retain for your Post and Squadron records and needs.

The following Squadron Officers were elected/appointed at a regular meeting of the Squadron named: __________________

_________________________________________ Squadron # _______, of the Department of ARIZONA, on the date of

_____/______/2015. Officers will assume their responsibilities effective (date) _____/______/2015. The Squadron regularly

scheduled general membership meeting is held: ___________________________________________________________ .




Rec’d on dateat SAL AZ HQ:


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SquadronInformation


Commander






Adjutant


FinanceOfficer


JudgeAdvocate


Chaplain


Historian


Sergeantat Arms


Post SALAdvisor



Name E-mail Address

Name E-mail Address

Name E-mail Address

Name E-mail Address

Name E-mail Address

Name E-mail Address

Name E-mail Address

Name E-mail Address

Name E-mail Address

Name E-mail Address


Date


The following Squadron Officers were elected/appointed at a regular meeting of The Sons of The American Legion,____________________________________ Squadron # _______, Department of Arizona, on the dateof ___________________. Officers will assume their responsibilities effective (date) ___________________.


2014



Rec’d on dateat SAL HQ:Rec’d on dateat SAL AZ HQ:


2014

SquadronInformation


Commander






Adjutant


FinanceOfficer


JudgeAdvocate


Chaplain


Historian


Sergeantat Arms


Post SALAdvisor



Name E-mail Address

Name E-mail Address

Name E-mail Address

Name E-mail Address

Name E-mail Address

Name E-mail Address

Name E-mail Address

Name E-mail Address

Name E-mail Address

Name E-mail Address


Date


The following Squadron Officers were elected/appointed at a regular meeting of The Sons of The American Legion,

of ___________________. Officers will assume their responsibilities effective (date) ___________________.


2014

Please Print or Type this report giving complete name, mailing address, telephone and e-mail information of all Squadron Officers. Please indicate the meeting dates and location of your Squadron Meetings (i.e. first Tuesday of the month, none in July or August). Send the original to: Sons of The American Legion, Detachment of Arizona, 4701 N 19th Ave, Suite 200, Phoenix, Arizona 85015-3799. Please photocopy and retain for your Post and Squadron records and needs.


_________________________________________ Squadron # _______, of the Department of ARIZONA, on the date of



SEND to Detachment

File name: SALcertification-SqOfficerReportForm2014-2020.PDF Single page form for black and white printers. Please list any additional officers and their respective information on the back of this form.

Please Print or Type this report giving complete name, mailing address, telephone and e-mail information of all Squadron Officers. Please indicate the meeting dates and location of your Squadron Meetings (i.e. first Tuesday of the month, none in July or August). Send the original to: Sons of The American Legion, Detachment of Arizona, 4701 N 19th Ave, Suite 200, Phoenix, Arizona 85015-3799. Please photocopy and retain for your Post and Squadron records.


_________________________________________ Squadron # _______, of the Detachment of ARIZONA, on the date of



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Look to the website for copies of forms and information available in a downloadable in PDF. We need your input: Events, calendars, and what you would like to see added in the future! Send to: [email protected]

2016 - 2017Membership Target DatesFiscal Year & Membership YearJuly 23, 2016 to July 19, 2017

Benchmark Date Squadron Detachment PercentageWednesday, September 14, 2016 ________ __________ 10%Wednesday, October 12, 2016 ________ __________ 25%Tuesday, November 16, 2016 ________ __________ 35%Wednesday, December 14, 2016 ________ __________ 45%Thursday, January 19, 2017 ________ __________ 60%Wednesday, February 8, 2017 ________ __________ 75%Wednesday, March 8, 2017 ________ __________ 80%Wednesday, April 12, 2017 ________ __________ 90%Wednesday, May 10, 2017 ________ __________ 100%Wednesday, July 19, 2017 ________ __________ 105%End of Year Final Total ________ __________

Squadron # _______, 2017 105% Goal is: _______ and _______ Members PaidDetachment 2017 105% Goal is: _______ and _______ Members Paid

2016 - 2017Membership Target DatesFiscal Year & Membership YearJuly 23, 2016 to July 19, 2017

Benchmark Date Squadron Detachment PercentageWednesday, September 14, 2016 ________ __________ 10%Wednesday, October 12, 2016 ________ __________ 25%Tuesday, November 16, 2016 ________ __________ 35%Wednesday, December 14, 2016 ________ __________ 45%Thursday, January 19, 2017 ________ __________ 60%Wednesday, February 8, 2017 ________ __________ 75%Wednesday, March 8, 2017 ________ __________ 80%Wednesday, April 12, 2017 ________ __________ 90%Wednesday, May 10, 2017 ________ __________ 100%Wednesday, July 19, 2017 ________ __________ 105%End of Year Final Total ________ __________

Squadron # _______, 2017 105% Goal is: _______ and _______ Members PaidDetachment 2017 105% Goal is: _______ and _______ Members Paid

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Title NameHome

SQ Phone E-mail

SAL Detachment/Department Headquarters 100 602•264•7706 [email protected] Commander Mike Talty 27 480•202•3806 [email protected] Vice Commander, Area A Mathew Griffis 24 520•289•5113 [email protected] Vice Commander, Area B Pete Palandri 1 602•820•3237 [email protected] Vice Commander, Area C Bobby Dumont 81 928•486•1594 [email protected] Executive Committeeman Bob Hath 91 480•650•1445 [email protected] National Executive Committeeman Joe Roberts 36 520•404•9211 [email protected] Chaplain Jim Beischel 58 480•299•1007 [email protected] Board Member / Campout Committee Member Max Wood 27 480•734•7976 [email protected] Board Member / Campout Committee Member Dan Ashley 26 602•339•6689 [email protected] Board Member / Campout Committee Member Ed Wallace 44 480•586•6284 [email protected] Board Member / Campout Committee Member Ron Martin 14 928•530•0739 [email protected] Board Member / Campout Committee Member Tom Lucas 29 602•538•6523 [email protected] Adjutant & Finance Officer Chuck Treat 29 480•239•2844 [email protected] Judge Advocate Greg Mekula 39 602•423•8144 [email protected] Sgt at Arms Fred Kvasnicka 39 480•363•0479 fkvasnicka@yahoo-comDetachment Sgt at Arms, Assistant Dakota Hankins 62 602•751•4500 [email protected] Sgt at Arms, Assistant AJ McMullin 62 623•393•9476 —Detachment Historian Dale Brandt 107 602•374•8278 [email protected] Membership Chairman Joe Roberts 36 520•404•9211 [email protected] Camp Out Chairman 2017 Tom Lucas 29 602•538•6523 [email protected] Children & Youth Chairman Scott Gulli 27 480•390•9422 noneChildren & Youth - subcommittee CWF Chairman Dan Ashley 26 602•339•6689 [email protected] & Youth - subcommittee GI Josh Chairman Scott Gulli 27 480•390•9422 noneChildren & Youth - subcommittee GI Josh 2nd Chairman Levi Brown 62 602•751•4500 [email protected] & Awards Rob Pederson 14 928•279•1598 [email protected] & Resolutions Chairman Greg Mekula 39 602•423•8144 [email protected] Finance Committee Chairman Greg Mekula 39 602•423•8144 [email protected] Finance Committee Member Gary Barros 91 480•678•3100 [email protected] Finance Committee Member Dana Dobson 26 480•603•7099 [email protected] Finance Committee Member (Adj & FinOff) Chuck Treat 29 480•239•2844 [email protected] Finance Committee Member (Dept Adj) Angel Juarez 41 602•264•7706 [email protected] Affairs And Rehabilitation Chairman Ed Cleary 2 480•296•6228 [email protected] Affairs And Rehabilitation Area-A Rep Joe Miller 66 520•405•7352 [email protected] Affairs And Rehabilitation Area-B Rep Ed Cleary 2 480•832•1065 [email protected] Affairs And Rehabilitation Area-C Rep Ron Martin 14 928•530•0739 [email protected] Affairs And Rehabilitation State Rep Chuck Treat 29 480•239•2844 [email protected] Committee Chairman Bob Hath 91 480•650•1445 [email protected] National Commander Jeff Frain 27 480•620•3216 [email protected]

Detachment of Arizona2016-2017 Officers & Committee Contact Information as of (April 2017)

April 7, 20172016 2017100% 100% Goal +(-)

7 A 2 52 39 51 (13) 76.47 $6 10 to 10036 A 2 170 175 168 5 104.17 $11 101 to 500 59 A 2 49 33 49 (16) 67.35 $6 10 to 10066 A 2 338 356 337 18 105.64 $11 101 to 500 68 A 2 46 34 46 (12) 73.91 $6 10 to 100

109 A 2 247 193 240 (54) 80.42 $11 101 to 500 125 A 2 0 0 10 0 0 $6 10 to 100131 A 2 176 169 158 (7) 106.96 $11 101 to 500 132 A 2 0 26 10 26 260.00 $6 10 to 10011 A 2 65 59 65 (6) 90.77 $6 10 to 10024 A 2 160 142 158 (18) 89.87 $11 101 to 500 52 A 2 90 72 90 (18) 80.00 $6 10 to 1008 A 4 7 0 7 (7) 0 $6 10 to 1009 A 4 47 34 47 (13) 72.34 $6 10 to 100

54 A 4 24 23 23 (1) 100.00 $6 10 to 100133 A 4 17 16 17 (1) 94.12 $6 10 to 100

4 A 5 64 66 64 2 103.13 $6 10 to 10028 A 5 17 35 17 18 205.88 $6 10 to 10032 A 5 79 79 78 0 101.28 $6 10 to 10095 A 5 32 19 32 (13) 59.38 $6 10 to 10019 B 1 77 68 77 (9) 88.31 $6 10 to 10046 B 1 11 0 11 (11) 0 $6 10 to 10056 B 1 0 0 6 0 0 $6 10 to 1001 B 11 215 205 214 (10) 95.79 $11 101 to 500 5 B 11 39 26 21 (13) 123.81 $6 10 to 100

12 B 11 102 110 99 8 111.11 $11 101 to 500 29 B 11 135 131 135 (4) 97.04 $11 101 to 500 53 B 11 0 0 1 0 0 $6 10 to 10061 B 11 126 109 120 (17) 90.83 $11 101 to 500 62 B 11 239 164 238 (75) 68.91 $11 101 to 500 96 B 11 0 0 4 0 0 $11 101 to 500

105 B 11 66 53 58 (13) 91.38 $6 10 to 100134 B 11 24 23 24 (1) 95.83 $6 10 to 100143 B 11 0 0 10 0 0 $6 10 to 100

2 B 12 86 72 84 (14) 85.71 $6 10 to 10026 B 12 118 107 117 (11) 91.45 $11 101 to 500 27 B 12 713 656 683 (57) 96.05 $16 501 to 1000 34 B 12 178 184 172 6 106.98 $11 101 to 500 35 B 12 152 161 140 9 115.00 $11 101 to 500 39 B 12 322 279 322 (43) 86.65 $11 101 to 500 41 B 12 159 97 158 (62) 61.39 $11 101 to 500 44 B 12 120 115 119 (5) 96.64 $11 101 to 500 58 B 12 157 158 157 1 100.64 $11 101 to 500 65 B 12 177 238 177 61 134.46 $11 101 to 500 75 B 12 0 46 55 46 83.64 $6 10 to 10091 B 12 140 115 140 (25) 82.14 $11 101 to 500

107 B 12 195 168 195 (27) 86.15 $11 101 to 500 117 B 12 87 80 86 (7) 93.02 $6 10 to 100138 B 12 49 50 49 1 102.04 $6 10 to 10015 C 6 41 35 41 (6) 85.37 $6 10 to 10030 C 6 13 13 13 0 100.00 $6 10 to 10037 C 6 45 39 40 (6) 97.50 $6 10 to 10069 C 6 84 34 74 (50) 45.95 $6 10 to 10086 C 6 124 99 122 (25) 81.15 $11 101 to 500 3 C 7 87 70 86 (17) 81.40 $6 10 to 100

13 C 7 12 17 12 5 141.67 $6 10 to 10014 C 7 41 34 37 (7) 91.89 $6 10 to 10022 C 7 78 69 78 (9) 88.46 $6 10 to 10042 C 7 32 30 32 (2) 93.75 $6 10 to 10057 C 7 33 22 33 (11) 66.67 $6 10 to 10081 C 7 176 170 176 (6) 96.59 $11 101 to 500 87 C 7 28 18 10 (10) 64.29 $6 10 to 10088 C 7 27 32 27 5 118.52 $6 10 to 1006 C 8 95 90 95 (5) 94.74 $6 10 to 100

25 C 8 84 85 81 1 104.94 $6 10 to 10040 C 8 54 35 54 (19) 64.81 $6 10 to 10078 C 8 89 79 86 (10) 91.86 $6 10 to 10079 C 8 149 125 149 (24) 83.89 $11 101 to 500 93 C 8 78 76 78 (2) 97.44 $6 10 to 100

139 C 8 11 11 11 0 100.00 $6 10 to 100100 H 0 3 4 0 1 0 — 10 to 100

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published every other month by the Sons of The American Legion, Detachment of Arizona.

Squadrons are encouraged to share their success stories with the Detachment by sending stories to the Blue Cap News.

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Next Deadline:May 15th, 2017

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