Post 144 Glendale, Arizona
Post 144
Glendale, Arizona
About This Post
Post Namesake
Arrowhead-John E. Ford III
Notable Members
Stan Kobojek (Chartered Member & Past Commander for 2015-2017), Joe Dellamarggio (Chartered member and Senior Executive Board Member), Dick Bennett (Chartered Member and E-Board Member), Ed Frankie (Chartered Member and Judge Advocate), Dan Palmer (Pioneer, Past District 11 Commander for ... READ MORE
What Makes this Post Unique
Since our inception on April 30, 2015, our Post has been extremely busy meeting the needs of Glendale, Arizona by coordinating Poppy/Recruitment drives at two local Fry's Food Stores each year, supporting youth leaders in attending leadership training in Washington ... READ MORE
Photos
Post Commanders for Post 144 from 2014-2018
Dan Palmer, Dept. Vice-Cmdr for Area "B" Installing the Post #143 Commander
Veterans Day 2016 Celebration
Poppy/Recruitment Event 11/11 to 11/13/2016
National Commander Charles Schmidt's visit to Arizona 11/16 to 11/20/2016
2016-2017 Fall Conference in Tucson Pictures
Dept. Vice-Commander for Area "B" Visits the Post #145 Poppy/Recruitment Event
District 11's 2016 Post Officer Training atPost #53 in Buckeye, AZ
Distrct 11 Meeting
Post Officers Training at Post #53 in Buckeye, Arizona
Fall Festival BBQ Event
Picture of Colonel John E. Ford III
HISTORY
2010
Final Charter Signing at the Department Convention at the Carefee Resort
Jun 25, 2015
At the Department Convention in June 2015, Department Commander Andy Jaime put his final signature to the Post #144 Charter in front of the entire state of Arizona attendees. Also in the attached picture is the then District 11 Commander Dan Palmer and Post #144 Commander Stan Kobojek.
At the Department Convention in June 2015, Department Commander Andy Jaime put his final signature to the Post #144 Charter in front of the entire state of Arizona attendees. Also in the attached picture is the then District 11 Commander Dan Palmer and Post #144 Commander Stan Kobojek.
Post Officer Training at Post #53 in Buckeye, Arizona
Jul 25, 2015
On 7/25/2015, District 11 held Post Officers Training at Post #53 in Buckeye, Arizona. Post #144 Commander Stan Kobojek was in attendance and District 11 Commander and Post #144 Adjutant Dan Palmer taught the class.
On 7/25/2015, District 11 held Post Officers Training at Post #53 in Buckeye, Arizona. Post #144 Commander Stan Kobojek was in attendance and District 11 Commander and Post #144 Adjutant Dan Palmer taught the class.
Installation of Post Commander and Junior Vice-Commander
Aug 5, 2015
On 8/5/2015, during the general meeting held at the Dillon's BBQ within the Veteran's Room, Post Commander Stan Kobojek and Junior Vice-Commander Colin Celaya receive their installation of office by District 11 Commander and Post #144 Adjutant Dan Palmer.
On 8/5/2015, during the general meeting held at the Dillon's BBQ within the Veteran's Room, Post Commander Stan Kobojek and Junior Vice-Commander Colin Celaya receive their installation of office by District 11 Commander and Post #144 Adjutant Dan Palmer.
District 11 Commander Visits Post #134
Aug 15, 2015
On 8/15/2015,District 11 Commander and Pot #144 Adjutant Dan Palmer visited Post #134 (Laveen) during their general meeting.
On 8/15/2015,District 11 Commander and Pot #144 Adjutant Dan Palmer visited Post #134 (Laveen) during their general meeting.
Sr. Vice-Cmdr. Joe Dellamarggio installation and Post Officer Training
Oct 18, 2015
On 10/18/2015, District 11 held a Post Officer's Training at Post #62 in Peoria, Arizona. Sr. Vice-Commander Joe Dellamarggio attended the training and afterwards received his installation into office from District 11 Commander Dan Palmer.
On 10/18/2015, District 11 held a Post Officer's Training at Post #62 in Peoria, Arizona. Sr. Vice-Commander Joe Dellamarggio attended the training and afterwards received his installation into office from District 11 Commander Dan Palmer.
District 11 Fall Festival BBQ Event
Oct 31, 2015
On 10/31/2015, Posts #144 and #145 jointly hosted the District 11 Fall Festival BBQ at the Saguaro Ranch Park in Glendale, Arizona. It was the first time in 10-years that the District had held such an event and all credit for the success of the event was given to Posts #144 and #145. We had approximately 30 youth attend the event where the Posts handed out safety bracelets and wands to the youth to keep..
On 10/31/2015, Posts #144 and #145 jointly hosted the District 11 Fall Festival BBQ at the Saguaro Ranch Park in Glendale, Arizona. It was the first time in 10-years that the District had held such an event and all credit for the success of the event was given to Posts #144 and #145. We had approximately 30 youth attend the event where the Posts handed out safety bracelets and wands to the youth to keep..
Post #144 Poppy/Recruitment Event at the Fry's Food Store in Glendale, Arizona
Nov 7, 2015
From November 7th to 9th of 2015, the Post held a Poppy/Recruitment Event at the Fry's Food Store in Glendale, Arizona (59th Avenue and SR 101). During the event the Post received donations from the community and recruited some new members into the Post.
From November 7th to 9th of 2015, the Post held a Poppy/Recruitment Event at the Fry's Food Store in Glendale, Arizona (59th Avenue and SR 101). During the event the Post received donations from the community and recruited some new members into the Post.
Post 144's Adjutant In Kansas
Nov 25, 2015
During the Thanksgiving holiday Post #144's Adjutant Dan Palmer traveled to Kansas to visit family assigned to Fort Riley. One of his stops included visiting the Pearce-Keller Post #17.
During the Thanksgiving holiday Post #144's Adjutant Dan Palmer traveled to Kansas to visit family assigned to Fort Riley. One of his stops included visiting the Pearce-Keller Post #17.
Finance Officer Dom Maffetone's Installation
Jan 6, 2016
On 1/6/2016, the new Finance Officer, Dom Maffetone received his installation of office from District 11 Commander Dan Palmer. The event occurred during the general meeting held at the Dillon's BBQ within the Veteran's Room (59th Avenue and SR101).
On 1/6/2016, the new Finance Officer, Dom Maffetone received his installation of office from District 11 Commander Dan Palmer. The event occurred during the general meeting held at the Dillon's BBQ within the Veteran's Room (59th Avenue and SR101).
Presentation of POW/MIA Flag to Dillon's BBQ Manager
Mar 2, 2016
On 3/2/2016, Post Commander Stan Kobojek presented a POW/MIA flag to the Dillon's BBQ Manager to be placed on the wall of flags within the Veteran's Room.
On 3/2/2016, Post Commander Stan Kobojek presented a POW/MIA flag to the Dillon's BBQ Manager to be placed on the wall of flags within the Veteran's Room.
Post #144 Celebrates it's One Year Anniversary
Apr 30, 2016
On 4/30/2016, the Arrowhead-John E. Ford III, Post 144 celebrated it's one year anniversary at the Dillon's BBQ within the Veteran's Room. Many dignitaries attended the ceremony; such as, District 11 Commander Dan Palmer, District 11 Senior Vice-Commander Ken King, Post #145 Commander Bobbie Kimelton, Past Post #144 Commander Bill Cobb along with his Son and girlfriend and Past Dept. of Arizona Baseball Chairman Rolin Kohrs. The Post took this opportunity to award Past Post..
On 4/30/2016, the Arrowhead-John E. Ford III, Post 144 celebrated it's one year anniversary at the Dillon's BBQ within the Veteran's Room. Many dignitaries attended the ceremony; such as, District 11 Commander Dan Palmer, District 11 Senior Vice-Commander Ken King, Post #145 Commander Bobbie Kimelton, Past Post #144 Commander Bill Cobb along with his Son and girlfriend and Past Dept. of Arizona Baseball Chairman Rolin Kohrs. The Post took this opportunity to award Past Post..
Post #144 Post Officers Receive Installation of Office
May 4, 2016
On 5/4/2016, during the general meeting of the Post held at the Denny's (5161 W. Thunderbird Road) in Glendale, Arizona, Junior Vice-Cmdr. Colin Celaya, Post Cmdr. Stan Kobojek, Sr. Vice-Cmdr. Joe Dellamarggio, and E-Board member Daryl Casson received their installation of office from District 11 Commander Dan Palmer.
On 5/4/2016, during the general meeting of the Post held at the Denny's (5161 W. Thunderbird Road) in Glendale, Arizona, Junior Vice-Cmdr. Colin Celaya, Post Cmdr. Stan Kobojek, Sr. Vice-Cmdr. Joe Dellamarggio, and E-Board member Daryl Casson received their installation of office from District 11 Commander Dan Palmer.
DVRs delivered to Arizona Stave Veteran's Home
May 5, 2016
On 5/5/2016, District 11 delivered 55 DVRs for the Veteran's at the Arizona State Veteran's Home in Phoenix, Arizona. Pictured left to right is District 11 Finance Officer and Post #145 JAG Frank Whitten, District 11 Senior Vice-Cmdr. and Post #134 Past Commander Ken King, representative from the home, and District 11 Commander and Post #144 Adjutant Dan Palmer.
On 5/5/2016, District 11 delivered 55 DVRs for the Veteran's at the Arizona State Veteran's Home in Phoenix, Arizona. Pictured left to right is District 11 Finance Officer and Post #145 JAG Frank Whitten, District 11 Senior Vice-Cmdr. and Post #134 Past Commander Ken King, representative from the home, and District 11 Commander and Post #144 Adjutant Dan Palmer.
District 11's 2016 Post Officer Training held at Post #53 in Buckeye, Arizona
Aug 13, 2016
On 8/132016, Post #53 in Buckeye, Arizona once again hosted the first Post Officers Training event for the year. Twenty-four Legion members from seven Posts within District 11 attended the training. Dan Palmer (Dept. Vice-Commander for Area "B" and Post #144 Adjutant) was asked again to teach the course. The course covers breaking down the preamble of The American Legion, so members know what they are pledging to as members, it covers the positons of..
On 8/132016, Post #53 in Buckeye, Arizona once again hosted the first Post Officers Training event for the year. Twenty-four Legion members from seven Posts within District 11 attended the training. Dan Palmer (Dept. Vice-Commander for Area "B" and Post #144 Adjutant) was asked again to teach the course. The course covers breaking down the preamble of The American Legion, so members know what they are pledging to as members, it covers the positons of..
Dept. Vice-Commander for Area "B" visits the Post #145 Poppy/Recruitment Event
Sep 3, 2016
On 9/3/2016, Dan Palmer (Post #144 Adjutant and Dept. Vice-Commander for Area "B") decided to stop by and visit and support the Post #145 Poppy/Recruitment Event held at the Fry's Food Store (91st Avenue and Union Hills Road). Jake Dirks, Post #145 Adjutant (wearing Legion cap)was a refreshing site to see at the event, as well as meeting the other two members.
On 9/3/2016, Dan Palmer (Post #144 Adjutant and Dept. Vice-Commander for Area "B") decided to stop by and visit and support the Post #145 Poppy/Recruitment Event held at the Fry's Food Store (91st Avenue and Union Hills Road). Jake Dirks, Post #145 Adjutant (wearing Legion cap)was a refreshing site to see at the event, as well as meeting the other two members.
Members Recognized for 20-years of Legion Membership
Nov 2, 2016
On 11/2/2016, during the general meeting of the Post, Gerard (Tom)Caisse and Oscar Celaya were recognized for 20-years of membership with The American Legion. Oscar's son, Colin accepted the 20-year pin on behalf of his father Oscar.
On 11/2/2016, during the general meeting of the Post, Gerard (Tom)Caisse and Oscar Celaya were recognized for 20-years of membership with The American Legion. Oscar's son, Colin accepted the 20-year pin on behalf of his father Oscar.
Poppy/Recruitment Event 11/11 to 11/13/2016
Nov 11, 2016
From 11/11 to 11/13/2016, the Post did a Poppy/Recruitment event at two Fry's Food Store locations.
From 11/11 to 11/13/2016, the Post did a Poppy/Recruitment event at two Fry's Food Store locations.
National Commander Charles Schmidt's Visit to Arizona
Nov 16, 2016
In case you hadn’t heard; the National Commander, Charles Schmidt, was in town to visit Arizona from November 16th to November 20th. Your Post Adjutant had the honors of being his driver and personal protection (like he needed it) during the visit. We had an amazing time getting to know the National Commander better and getting his insight on how we could be a powerful organization once again. After getting the Commander and his Aide,..
In case you hadn’t heard; the National Commander, Charles Schmidt, was in town to visit Arizona from November 16th to November 20th. Your Post Adjutant had the honors of being his driver and personal protection (like he needed it) during the visit. We had an amazing time getting to know the National Commander better and getting his insight on how we could be a powerful organization once again. After getting the Commander and his Aide,..
Christmas Gifts Delivered to a Needy Family
Nov 26, 2016
During our November General and Executive Board meetings, WE decided that we wanted to support a needy family during the Christmas holiday season. We did not have to search long or far for who we wanted to support and on November 25th, Rosalie Scott, widow of Clyde Scott (our departed member) was notified that she and her family had been selected this year to receive support from the Post. The Post Officers and Executive Board..
During our November General and Executive Board meetings, WE decided that we wanted to support a needy family during the Christmas holiday season. We did not have to search long or far for who we wanted to support and on November 25th, Rosalie Scott, widow of Clyde Scott (our departed member) was notified that she and her family had been selected this year to receive support from the Post. The Post Officers and Executive Board..
Veterans Heritage Project Presentation at the General Meeting
Dec 7, 2016
During the December general meeting, Paula Burr (Teacher) and Emily Gillaspy (Student) of the Veteran’s Heritage Project (VHP) stopped by to do a presentation about the program to the members attending the meeting. Our point of contact (POC) for the program, Joe Dellamarggio, Senior Vice-Commander scheduled the presentation. We had a wonderful time hearing about how students interview Veterans and later put their interviews and stories into the books each year that are eventually shown..
During the December general meeting, Paula Burr (Teacher) and Emily Gillaspy (Student) of the Veteran’s Heritage Project (VHP) stopped by to do a presentation about the program to the members attending the meeting. Our point of contact (POC) for the program, Joe Dellamarggio, Senior Vice-Commander scheduled the presentation. We had a wonderful time hearing about how students interview Veterans and later put their interviews and stories into the books each year that are eventually shown..
