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History of American Legion Post 105, Redwood City

Yearbook 2021-2022

651 El Camino Real Redwood City, Ca 94063 


For Years 2021-2022  


By: Michael Toschak, Historian




Yearbook Produced by Public Relations Team


  • Michael Toschak,          Chair and Web Editor  
  • Chester Palesoo Sr.      Newsletter Editor  
  • Peggy Toye,                   Editor
  • Thomas Day,                 Advisor  
  • William Jackson Jr,        Photographer  
  • Angel Napitan,              Photographer  
  • Allan Hirsch,                  Photographer  




Pledge of Allegiance

I Pledge Allegiance to the flag, 

0f the United States of America and to 

the Republic for which it stands, One Nation, 

under God, Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all. 



 Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion


FOR GOD AND COUNTRY WE ASSOCIATE OURSELVES TOGETHER 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 one hundred percent Americanism; 
  • To preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in all 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 goodwill on earth; 
  • To safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; 
  • To consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness. 




                           2021-2022 Till We Meet Again                                                 


Again this year was dominated by the Covid-19 pandemic.  We were able to finally start having our General Meetings in July of 2021, the first to have taken place since March of 2019. We met to re-established old friendships and many new ones. The Year started with a new board in July and began rebuilding our organization, We did: 


  • New Board                           Veterans Day
  • Honor Details                      Christmas Gift Wrapping for Veterans
  • Commander's Coffee.        New PR Team
  • Flag Retirement                   Rice Packing
  • Memorial Day                      Wreath's Across America
  • Boys State                            Girls State
  • Christmas Luncheon at Harry's Hofbrau
  • Purple Heart Day
  • Coffee Donation Menlo Park VA
  • Menlo Park VA Christmas and Easter
  • Supported Blue Star Moms
  • Donated to Tongan Relief
  • Escort Auxiliary President
  • Escorted the National Commander




Executive Board 2021-2022

Commander,

George Smith

1st Vice Commander, Thomas Day

2nd Vice Commander,

Leo McArdle

3rd Vice Commander,

William Jackson Jr.

Finance Officer,

Vern Mull

Adjutant,

John Robinson

Sgt at Arms,

Allan Rosenmiller

Member at Large,

William Jackson Jr.

Member at Large,

Michael Toschak

Member at Large,

Chester Palesoo Sr.

Member at Large,

Past Commander

Romie Bassetto

Member at Large,

Robert Meade

Staff

John Robinson Building Manager

Michael Toschak Web Editor historian

Chester Palesoo Sr. Newsletter Editor

Chester Palesoo Sr. Newsletter Editor

Michael Toschak Web Editor historian

Chester Palesoo Sr. Newsletter Editor

Michael Toschak Web Editor historian

Michael Toschak Web Editor historian

William Jackson Jr. judge advocate, Photographer, Historian, Boys state

William Jackson Jr. judge advocate, Photographer, Historian, Boys state

William Jackson Jr. judge advocate, Photographer, Historian, Boys state

William Jackson Jr. judge advocate, Photographer, Historian, Boys state

Thomas Day Membership

William Jackson Jr. judge advocate, Photographer, Historian, Boys state

Allan Hirsch PHOTOGRAPHER

Allan Hirsch PHOTOGRAPHER

William Jackson Jr. judge advocate, Photographer, Historian, Boys state

Allan Hirsch PHOTOGRAPHER

Dennis Lopez and Cobby Sova

Dennis Lopez and Cobby Sova

Dennis Lopez and Cobby Sova

Chaplains

American Legion Post 105 family

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 105

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 105

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 105

Carol Rael

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 105

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 105

Unit 105 President

Pauline Robinson

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 105

Pauline Robinson

Unit 105 1st Vise President

Peggy Toye

Brenda Ternullo

Pauline Robinson

Unit 105 Secretary

Brenda Ternullo

Brenda Ternullo

Brenda Ternullo

Unit 105 Treasurer

Arlene Muller

Brenda Ternullo

Brenda Ternullo

Unit 105 Veteran Affairs and Rehabilitation

Amy Walsh

Peggy Toye

Peggy Toye

Chaplain 

Peggy Toye

Peggy Toye

Peggy Toye

Girls State District 26 Chair

American Legion Riders Chapter 105

Andrew Trapani

Chapter 105 Director

Robert Claunch

Robert Claunch

Chapter 1st Vice Director

Thomas Day

Gary Shweid

Robert Claunch

Chapter 105 Secretary

Gary Shweid

Gary Shweid

Gary Shweid

Chapter 105 Treasurer

Ken Pearson

Gary Shweid

Gary Shweid

Chapter 105 Sgt at Arms

Edwin del Rosario

Edwin del Rosario

Edwin del Rosario

Chapter 105 Chaplin

American Legion District 26

Richard Erhardt

George smith

George smith

Commander District 26

George smith

George smith

George smith

1st Vice Commander

Jerry redford

George smith

alan hale

Adjutant

alan hale

George smith

alan hale

Finance Officer

William Jackson Jr.

William Jackson Jr.

William Jackson Jr.

Historian

Judge Advocate

Leo McArdle

William Jackson Jr.

William Jackson Jr.

Chaplain

Tom Day

William Jackson Jr.

Tom Day

Sgt at Arms

department of california leadership

Autrey James

Barbara Lombrano

Barbara Lombrano

Commander

Barbara Lombrano

Barbara Lombrano

Barbara Lombrano

Adjutant

Henry Lopez

Barbara Lombrano

Diane DeVries

Sgt at Arms

Diane DeVries

Diane DeVries

Diane DeVries

Parliamentarian

Jeff Daley

Diane DeVries

Chris Yates

Membership Director

Chris Yates

Diane DeVries

Chris Yates

Judge Advocate

Mark Foxworthy

Mark Foxworthy

Mark Foxworthy

NEC

David Smith

Mark Foxworthy

Mark Foxworthy

Chaplain

Fred Shacklett

Mark Foxworthy

Fred Shacklett

Historian

Sam Flores

Sam Flores

Fred Shacklett

Veterans Service Officer

Post 105 Photo Gallery, Events

In July we visited the USS Hornet Museum. The tour was led by Allan Hirsch.

Other Events

Veterans Day aboard USS Hornet 11/11/2021

    flyer Gallery, all imagies were used on our site and BLOG

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    American Legion Riders, Chapter 105

       Chapter 105 continued it's busy schedule doing a 140 missions, 4000 Hours and 40,000 hours of donated time. They worked on numerous honor details, Tongan Relief Fund, Suicide Prevention, escorted the President of the American Legion Auxiliary, Ukrainian Relief and Rise Against Hunger and many others. Below are some pictures of their events.

    Chapter 105 Events, Photos courtesy of william Jackson Jr, Bill Nay & Angel Napitan

    FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY 2021NOV6, 

      Unit 105 Auxiliary Photo Gallery

      AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY, Department of California, Dee Ann Graham, President

        Newsletters July 2021 - June 2022

        Post Newsletter July 2021 #33 (pdf)

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        Post Newsletter August 2021, #34 (pdf)

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        Post Newsletter September 2021, #35 (pdf)

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        Post Newsletter, October 2021 #36 (pdf)

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        Post Newsletter December 2021,#38 (docx)

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        Post Newsletter January 2022, #39 (pdf)

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        Post Newsletter February 2022 #40 (pdf)

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        Post Newsletter March 2022 #41 (docx)

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        Post Newsletter April 2022 #42 (pdf)

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        Post Newsletter May 2022 #43 (pdf)

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        Post Newsletter June 2022 #44 (pdf)

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        General Minutes 2021-2022+

        Minutes of our General Meetings on Wednesday nights.

        2021_07_14 General Minutes (pdf)Download
        2021_08_11 General Minutes (pdf)Download
        2021_09_08 General Minutes (pdf)Download
        2021_10_13 General Minutes (pdf)Download
        2021_11_10 General Minutes (pdf)Download
        2021_12_08 General Minutes (pdf)Download
        2022_01_12 General Minutes (pdf)Download
        2022_02_09 General Minutes (pdf)Download
        2022_03_09 General Minutes (pdf)Download
        2022_04-13 General Meeting Minutes (pdf)Download

        Reporting to Post Everlasting 2021 -2022

        This year we lost two members of our Post, Keneth R McDonald and Romie Bassetto. 


        Romie Bassetto, 1968-1969. US  Army, 9th Infantry Division, Vietnam,  Spec 4 Assigned to Battalion Staff, Commander's Aid in the Mekong Delta. 2016 San Mateo County Veteran of the Year  


        American Legion offices held: 

        1981. Joined American Legion 

        2007-2013. Commander American Legion Post 105 

        2019-2021. Commander American Legion Post 105 

        2000-2007. 1st Vice Commander, 2nd Vice Commander, 3rd Vice Commander  


        Mr. Bassetto eventually served three years each as Redwood City Post 105's 1st Vice Commander, 2nd Vice Commander and 3rd Vice Commander. He culminated his ‘career’ at Post 105 with multiple terms as Post Commander from 2007-2012 and 2019-2021 until he relinquished his duties to his successor, current Commander George Smith.  

           As a longtime Redwood City resident, he was involved with a Redwood City Veterans Housing project. Following years of dedicated service to military families, Romie was honored by California State Senator Jerry Hill on October 27, 2016, as Veteran of the Year for California's 13th Senate District.  In 2015, Romie, and fellow Post 105 Officer & Vietnam veteran (Col.) Leo McArdle, co-chaired the Avenue of Flags subcommittee which hosted the traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, "The Wall That Heals" at Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno. In 2016, Romie organized Redwood City's Veterans Day festivities as well as a ceremony to observe the 75th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day.  

          Through his years of dedicated efforts, Romie elevated the profile of Post 105 in the local community as a beacon for veterans and volunteers who want to assist veterans.    

          Reflecting about his life’s path, Romie sang praises of his high school alma mater. From 1961 through graduation in June 1965, Romie attended the all-boys Catholic high school, Junipero Serra (Serra) in San Mateo. "The best school in San Mateo County, then and now," he noted with enthusiasm. "I donate as much of my time as I can there. Hey, if you know something will really improve a kid's life, give them a good start in the world— and I'm telling you, that's what Serra is all about—if you can be involved, be involved!"    

          Romie certainly fulfilled the last quote above; he got involved. He went beyond the call of duty to serve his country. He continued to serve his community and our Post to his last breath.      

          Submitted by Peggy Toye & Michael Toschak. This tribute was based on an article by author Jean Bartlett, copyright 2022. Bartlett’s biography was sponsored by  Helen Marlene Broce. It can be found online at www.bartlettbiographies.com and in a binder at Pacifica American Legion Post 238, 555 Buel Avenue, Pacifica, CA.        


        State of the POst 2022-2023

        State of the American Legion Post 105.  American Legion Post 105 Family is growing with members becoming more involved across the Peninsula. Our family includes the Post, Auxiliary, Riders and Blue Star Moms, all working together to assist our Redwood City Veterans and Community. 


        Membership led by our 1st Vice Commander Thomas Day is about the same as last year, holding steady at around 200 members. We have added many new members from the Gulf War and the War on Terror. We have also had a few members report to Post Everlasting, including past Commander Romie Bassetto. Commander Bassetto was a huge influence on Post 105 for several decades and his leadership will be missed.  


        Due to the pandemic, we are still dealing with slow hall rentals. For the past several years our Post rentals have been managed by Adjutant John Robinson. He’s been the glue that has kept the post up and running through this pandemic. On behalf of Officers and members of Post 105, ‘Thank You John’.  


        A Building Development Committee led by Past Commander Romie Bassetto and now led by Members at Large, Al Rosenmiller and Stan Maupin, they continue to make progress with our builder making sure nothing slows this project. The project involves a new structure, including a new Post, meeting rooms, kitchen, bar and 68 below market housing for veterans. Groundbreaking for this project should be some time in 2024. 


        We are very close to bringing Bingo back to the Post, Bingo should be back sometime in June or July of 2022. Vanguard will be running the Bingo and renting our facility on Tuesday and Thursday nights. 


        The American Legion Auxiliary led by Carol Rael continues to do great work supporting veterans at the Post and Peninsula, holding several fundraisers, supporting the Menlo Park VA Hospital, packing packages for deployed veterans and packages for at risk veterans. Besides supporting Veterans, the Auxiliary sponsored four girls to Girls State. 


        Chapter 105 Riders led by Andrew Trapani continues to do amazing work throughout the year. This last year the Riders provided Final Honors for veterans reporting to Post Everlasting, including TAPS and a Firing Detail. As of last count the Riders did 150 final honors.  


        Our American Legion Post 105 has had a website for several years https://americanlegionpost105rwc.org and has kept the post up to date on the happenings of the Post, Family and other American Legion Posts by adding a BLOG to the site. As of now we have 50 subscribers to the BLOG. Thanks to Michael Toschak, our webmaster. Information pertaining to what’s happening at the Post and connections to all the Family’s websites, Facebook Pages and contact information for all our Officers can be found on our website. 


        We’re looking forward to a very prosperous 2022-2023 annual year filled with many events supporting our Veterans and Community, come on down and be part of it, it’ll make you feel good and bring joy to others. Hope to see you soon.  Until then, be safe.   


        George W. Smith 

        Commander  


        American Legion  Post 105 

        Redwood City 

        Conclussion

        On behalf of the Public Relations Team and the Board of The American Legion Post 105 of Redwood City, CA, we wish to thank you for participation in our Post and Community.  You are truly an amazing group of citizens! The previous pages will be save digitally for posterity along with a binder at the Post.  A 100 years from now they will say "Who was here?", "What were they like?", hopefully this record will help them decide. This is a record of us, we started our journey in service to the nation and finished our journey in service to each other and community.


        Michael Toschak

        Web Editor


        American Legion Post 105

        Redwood City, CA

        Michael Toschak, PR Team Chair


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