1st Vice Commander Tom Moore and Auxiliary Unit 365 Secretary/Treasurer Karen Bowman applaud the 1st Place winner – Auxiliary Unit 365 member Elizabeth Walinski.Liz also won the People’s Choice award!
Auxiliary Unit 365 President Colleen Collazo announces the 2nd Place winner Lyn Leahy.
Lyn Leahy, Liz Walinski & Colleen Collazo celebrating (and looking for the Pepto Bismol….)
Veteran’s History Project March 19, 2025
The San Marcos ROTC presenting the colors.
Guest speaker Amy Forsythe addresses the audience at the Veteran’s History Project event.
Post 365 Commander Brad Sakemi, Auxiliary Unit 365 1st Vice Commander Mandy Sakemi and Post 365 1st Vice Commander Tom Moore.
Legion Auxiliary Unit 365 1st Vice Commander Mandy Sakemi and Auxiliary Unit 365 Past Commander Judy Leonardi.
Post 365 General Meeting March 15, 2025
Post 365 Historian Paul Kruger addresses the membership with a “One For The Ages” history lesson. The “SPQR” graphic on Paul’s T-shirt refers to the Latin phrase “Senatus Populusque Romanus,” The Senate and People of Rome”, and a symbol of the Roman Republic and its government. The March monthly meeting of American Legion Post 365 fortuitously happened to fall on March 15th, a date in history that coincides with The Ides of March, (Ceasar, Brutus et al.) and the 106th birthday of The American Legion.The Legion had a much better day than Ceasar.Shakespeare & Krueger — “Bonum opus facis, Paul!”Mary and Michelle, representing The Dane Foundation made a presentation at the meeting.The mission of The Dane Foundation is to provide for the unique needs of individuals with physical and developmental disabilities. For more information click on this link: The Dane FoundationRaul Martinez and Tom Arceneau, representing the San Marcos Veteran’s Center gave a presentation on the Vet’s Center and the services they provide and invited the membership to visit. More information can be found at this link: San Marcos Vet’s Center
The Honor Flight will return to San Diego on April 27th. Art Haeussler, Service Officer for Post 365 will be a member of the group. We invite all to meet him at the airport. Post 365 member Jack Brusas participated in the Honor Flight last year and told the membership it was a memorable event that he will cherish always.
Farewell to Bob and Lisa Delgado March 13, 2025
Farewell to Robert “Gremlin” and Lisa Delgado as they move on to Oregon. We thank both Bob & Lisa for their enormous support to Post 365, the community and children.
Pictured (L-R) Mark Baca (Post 365 Sgt-at-Arms), Bob “Gremlin” Delgado, Lisa Delgado, Art Haeussler (Post 365 Service Officer) and Maryann Vinci, who keeps Art busy 24/7!
VFW Auxiliary 7041 Voice of Democracy Presentation March 8, 2025
Voice of Democracy Established in 1947, our Voice of Democracy® audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay. Each year, nearly 25,000 ninth through 12th grade students from across the country enter to win their share of more than $1 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the program. The 2024-25 theme is: “Is America Today Our Forefathers’ Vision?”
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 7041 sponsors the Voice of Democracy each year. This years winner (pictured below) is Apa Uphoff. Pictured (L-R) VFW Post 7041 Commander Terry Moxley, Apa Uphoff, VFW Auxiliary Secretary/Finance Officer Karen Bowman, VFW Auxiliary President Monica Camargo and (seated) VFW Chaplain Jose Flores. Congratulations!
Legion General Meeting February 15, 2025
Guest Speaker Jason Beyer speaks to the membership about the Veterans History Project. For additional information contact Jason at byer005@csusm.edu
During the meeting we paid respects to Fred Costa, a Life Member of American Legion Post 365 who passed away recently. House Committee Chairman Bob Braman drapes the Post Charter in memory of Fred. Aloha and Mahalo Fred Costa.
Superbowl at Dykes House February 9, 2025
Former Post 365 Commander Chip Dykes and wife Zaida held their 39th Superbowl Party. As usual it was a “Bucket List” event! And to make even more perfect, Chip’s beloved Eagles prevailed over the Kansas City Chiefs, and I’m being polite when I say “prevailed”
Final!!!
Michael J. Gwynn, wife Elizabeth share some time with host Chip Dykes. Did Chip really paint the eves of his house “Philly Green” or was that Photoshopped??
