Post 104 Aloha, Oregon
Post 104
Aloha, Oregon
About This Post
Post Namesake
The Post is named after the community we live in. Aloha is an unincorporated area of Washington County located between Beaverton and Hillsboro. We enjoy the Hawaiian word "Aloha" English meaning of hello or good by. In the early years ... READ MORE
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Mortgage Burning Celebration
HISTORY
1970
Temporary Charter
May 22, 1975
In the spring of 1975, District 1 Commander Holly Nunnenkamp asked Ed Nylund to help form an American Legion Post in Aloha. Later that spring Department Commander Ed Stack, Department Adjutant Ron Dreezen, and District 1 Commander Holly Nunnenkamp held a public meeting at the I.O.O.F. Hall in Aloha. They needed fifteen members to charter a Post. Ed Nylund, Ben Martin, and Bob Lanyon went to work and signed up fifteen members to charter a..
In the spring of 1975, District 1 Commander Holly Nunnenkamp asked Ed Nylund to help form an American Legion Post in Aloha. Later that spring Department Commander Ed Stack, Department Adjutant Ron Dreezen, and District 1 Commander Holly Nunnenkamp held a public meeting at the I.O.O.F. Hall in Aloha. They needed fifteen members to charter a Post. Ed Nylund, Ben Martin, and Bob Lanyon went to work and signed up fifteen members to charter a..
Aloha Post 104 sends first delegates to Department Convention
Jun 25, 1975
In June of 1975, Aloha Post 104 sent Ed Nylund and Bob Lanyon as the first delegates to the State Department Convention in Klamath Falls Oregon.
In June of 1975, Aloha Post 104 sent Ed Nylund and Bob Lanyon as the first delegates to the State Department Convention in Klamath Falls Oregon.
Election of permanent officers
Sep 18, 1975
On Sep 18, 1975, Aloha Post 104 elected their first permanent officers. They scheduled installation for October 26.
On Sep 18, 1975, Aloha Post 104 elected their first permanent officers. They scheduled installation for October 26.
Installation of first permanent officers, Ed Nylund Commander
Oct 26, 1975
October 26, 1975 was the first installation of permanent officers for Aloha Post 104. They held installation at the Aloha Grange on 185th and Alexander. The first Commander was Ed Nylund and the first Adjutant was Bob Lanyon. Department of Oregon Commander Ed Stack, Department Adjutant Ron Dressen, and District Commander Holly Nunnenkamp attended the installation. Following the installation, they presented Aloha Post 104 with their permanent charter. Dues were $12.50. In the beginning they..
October 26, 1975 was the first installation of permanent officers for Aloha Post 104. They held installation at the Aloha Grange on 185th and Alexander. The first Commander was Ed Nylund and the first Adjutant was Bob Lanyon. Department of Oregon Commander Ed Stack, Department Adjutant Ron Dressen, and District Commander Holly Nunnenkamp attended the installation. Following the installation, they presented Aloha Post 104 with their permanent charter. Dues were $12.50. In the beginning they..
Formation of Auxiliary Unit, Maxine Nylund President
Nov 13, 1975
On Nov 13, 75 the Post held a special meeting to organize an Auxiliary Unit. At the conclusion of the meeting they had an Auxiliary Unit complete with officers.
On Nov 13, 75 the Post held a special meeting to organize an Auxiliary Unit. At the conclusion of the meeting they had an Auxiliary Unit complete with officers.
Purchased a mimeograph machine
Feb 5, 1976
The Post purchased a mimeograph machine for $50, and the first bulletins were on their way.
The Post purchased a mimeograph machine for $50, and the first bulletins were on their way.
Auxiliary received their permanent charter
Mar 5, 1976
The Auxiliary received their permanent charter on Mar 5, 76.
The Auxiliary received their permanent charter on Mar 5, 76.
First time events for 1976
May 30, 1976
We held a Memorial Day service at Union Cemetery in Beaverton We held elections for 1976-1977 At the August meeting we received our new Colors and Banner In September we had a garage sale, earning $317 In November was our first opportunity to help a Veteran in trouble We participated in the Veterans Day Ceremony at Washington County Court House with our new Colors and Banner In December we started playing pool at the VA..
We held a Memorial Day service at Union Cemetery in Beaverton We held elections for 1976-1977 At the August meeting we received our new Colors and Banner In September we had a garage sale, earning $317 In November was our first opportunity to help a Veteran in trouble We participated in the Veterans Day Ceremony at Washington County Court House with our new Colors and Banner In December we started playing pool at the VA..
4th of July celebration
Jul 4, 1976
The Post held the first 4th of July Picnic. They purchased a 14 ft. Gregor Boat to raffle, and they raised %800 for the Post. SAL member Bobby Silvis Jr. won the boat.
The Post held the first 4th of July Picnic. They purchased a 14 ft. Gregor Boat to raffle, and they raised %800 for the Post. SAL member Bobby Silvis Jr. won the boat.
Auxiliary supports Girls State
Oct 1, 1976
The Auxiliary Unit sponsored the Governor of Girls State. She was from Aloha High School.
The Auxiliary Unit sponsored the Governor of Girls State. She was from Aloha High School.
Post receives Gold Goal Banner
Dec 31, 1976
The Commander received the Gold Goal Banner for reaching 100% goal by Dec 31.
The Commander received the Gold Goal Banner for reaching 100% goal by Dec 31.
Major events for 1977
Apr 1, 1977
On May 7, we held a combined Crab Feed with the Sherwood Post. We split the profit with the Sherwood Post, and still made a profit of $202. On May 22, we held a special meeting to purchase a hunting rifle to raffle. The members approved the purchase at the June 3rd meeting. Lyle Gardner won the riffle, and the Post made a profit of $700. On June 3, we were four members short of..
On May 7, we held a combined Crab Feed with the Sherwood Post. We split the profit with the Sherwood Post, and still made a profit of $202. On May 22, we held a special meeting to purchase a hunting rifle to raffle. The members approved the purchase at the June 3rd meeting. Lyle Gardner won the riffle, and the Post made a profit of $700. On June 3, we were four members short of..
First regular meeting location
Apr 21, 1977
On April 21, 1977 the Post began meeting at the I.O.O.F. Hall. They rented the space for $25 per month, and continued meeting there until purchasing a permanent meeting location.
On April 21, 1977 the Post began meeting at the I.O.O.F. Hall. They rented the space for $25 per month, and continued meeting there until purchasing a permanent meeting location.
Instalation of 77-78 Officers
May 6, 1977
On May 6, Tigard Post 158 installed officers for the new year: Commander - Bob Lanyon 1st Vice - Ben Martin 2nd Vice - Fred Kaiser Finance Officer - Leroy Long Service Officer - Lee Perkins Historian - Ray Kusch Chaplain - Al Bjornseth Sgt. at Arms - Lonnie Lembke Asst. Sgt. at Arms - George Ford Adjutant - Dave Fitzpatrick Exec. Board - Richard Windsor, Tom Berg, Leroy Scheer
On May 6, Tigard Post 158 installed officers for the new year: Commander - Bob Lanyon 1st Vice - Ben Martin 2nd Vice - Fred Kaiser Finance Officer - Leroy Long Service Officer - Lee Perkins Historian - Ray Kusch Chaplain - Al Bjornseth Sgt. at Arms - Lonnie Lembke Asst. Sgt. at Arms - George Ford Adjutant - Dave Fitzpatrick Exec. Board - Richard Windsor, Tom Berg, Leroy Scheer
Installation of Auxiliary Officers
May 6, 1977
Auxiliary Officers: President - Millie Kaiser 1st Vice - Leona Martin 2nd Vice - Rose Lanyon Secretary - Betty Grenia Treasurer - Ginger Perkins Historian - Elaine Kusch Chaplain - Nancy Scheer Sgt. at Arms - Marg Lembke
Auxiliary Officers: President - Millie Kaiser 1st Vice - Leona Martin 2nd Vice - Rose Lanyon Secretary - Betty Grenia Treasurer - Ginger Perkins Historian - Elaine Kusch Chaplain - Nancy Scheer Sgt. at Arms - Marg Lembke
Aloha-Sherwood Crab Feed
May 7, 1977
On May 7, we joined with the Sherwood Post to hold a crab feed. The Post received 50% of the profits, and we applied that to the building fund.
On May 7, we joined with the Sherwood Post to hold a crab feed. The Post received 50% of the profits, and we applied that to the building fund.
Maxine Nylund elected as District 1 President
May 15, 1977
District 1 held their caucus at Cannon Beach, Oregon. The Auxiliary elected Maxine Nylund as the District President.
District 1 held their caucus at Cannon Beach, Oregon. The Auxiliary elected Maxine Nylund as the District President.
Poppy Sales
May 19, 1977
The Auxiliary held a Poppy-Popping party at Ginger Perkin's residence on May 19th. Margie Dwyer, Junior Miss Poppy, assisted. On May 19th, 20th, and 21st they distributed poppies. They received $163.93. The Junior Miss Poppy collected $23.02. Lucille Turner designed a cute little costume for our poppy girl. Leona Martin chaired the events.
The Auxiliary held a Poppy-Popping party at Ginger Perkin's residence on May 19th. Margie Dwyer, Junior Miss Poppy, assisted. On May 19th, 20th, and 21st they distributed poppies. They received $163.93. The Junior Miss Poppy collected $23.02. Lucille Turner designed a cute little costume for our poppy girl. Leona Martin chaired the events.
Significant events for 77-78
Jun 1, 1977
Lee Perkins, chairman of Boys State, and members of the Post went to Aloha High School and selected four boys to attend Boys State at Monmouth, Oregon. Jun 9, members met at the Top Notch Tavern to play pool at the Vets Hospital. Jun 12, the Post challenged the Vets Hospital in a Mop & Broom Pool tournament. They gave two portable radios to the best Vets teams. State Convention was in Springfield on Jun..
Lee Perkins, chairman of Boys State, and members of the Post went to Aloha High School and selected four boys to attend Boys State at Monmouth, Oregon. Jun 9, members met at the Top Notch Tavern to play pool at the Vets Hospital. Jun 12, the Post challenged the Vets Hospital in a Mop & Broom Pool tournament. They gave two portable radios to the best Vets teams. State Convention was in Springfield on Jun..
Major Events for 77-78 year
Jul 1, 1977
Feb 3, 78 - The Post held a spaghetti dinner at Aloha High School for the American Legion Baseball team. Apr 78 - We held a dance at the Tigard Armory for members and guests. June 2, 78 - The Post Drill team reported on progress. The team consisted of Ben Martin, Lee Perkins, Leroy Long, Bob Lanyon, and Ed Nylund. They held practice at the Aloha High School.
Feb 3, 78 - The Post held a spaghetti dinner at Aloha High School for the American Legion Baseball team. Apr 78 - We held a dance at the Tigard Armory for members and guests. June 2, 78 - The Post Drill team reported on progress. The team consisted of Ben Martin, Lee Perkins, Leroy Long, Bob Lanyon, and Ed Nylund. They held practice at the Aloha High School.
