Post 642 Adjutants Page
Administrative Compliance Report 7-31-2026.pdf
Hello and welcome to the Post 642 Adjutants Page:
Updating Personal Info in MyLegion.org
With the start of 2026, this is a great opportunity for members to check out their personal data on mylegion.org to ensure all the information is up to date. It’s quick and easy, go to mylegion.org if you already have a login then click on the icon and once you are logged in, click on my account. This will take you to your my account page. On the left is where the various sections of your account information are stored. Click on each of those sections, review the info, and make any additions, changes as required. Once this is saved it will be uploaded into the Legion database. While you are there you can subscribe to various email newsletters and dispatches to receive the latest Legion happenings. Those who do not yet have an account, once you are on the mylegion.org page click on the register icon and follow the instructions to register. Once you have registered, then follow the instructions above for account holders. I will be sending out hard copies of legion members’ info for those who have not yet provided their email addresses or do not have email.
ADJUTANT'S UPDATE
Greetings Legionnaires,
I hope that all of you are enjoying your summers, I know that a significant number of members have done some travelling this summer. I too will be heading out of town soon for a visit back to Spain to visit friends and family. I encourage any of you who are travelling here in the US to stop by a local American Legion Post if they are open and get a chance to visit and speak with members from the Post. There are just under 1.9 million Legionnaires here in the US. We all have something in common.
We finally received our membership goal for the 2026-27 year. It was a significant drop from the 65-member goal last year. Our new goal is to reach 56 members. The last several years have been somewhat difficult for our Post as we have lost members through deaths and not renewing their membership. Attendance at our monthly meetings has also decreased as some members are affected by illness and can no longer attend. We used to have 12-14 members attend but lately that number is 7-9 members. I will be reaching out to Post 558 (Los Altos, CA) to speak with their new commander and see what our Posts can do together to increase membership and work more closely together and have joint events where we can enjoy each other’s company and still work for the Veterans and community moving forward.
Our Post Picnic in July was attended by about 30 people and this year it was free for all who attended. Our Post would like to thank all those who attended and who brought friends and family to the event. A big thanks to Bill Reichard who coordinated the event and to George Midwin who was the BBQ Headmaster. Some photos are on our main page of the website and the remainder are in the photo gallery.
I have sent out membership cards to most of the members who renewed via check. I will be sending out online renewal cards this week.
Finally, just a reminder that our next meeting is on Monday 14 September, not the 7th of September because that is Labor Day.
Stay safe and I hope to see as many of you as possible at our September meeting.
“Duty First”
Arturo Thiele-Sardina
Adjutant
Upcoming events for Sept-Nov 2026
14 Sept. 1900 hrs. Post 642 Monthly Meeting in Person (Dinner served at 1800 hrs.) Oddfellows. Cupertino Lodge #70, 20589 Homestead Ave. Cupertino, CA
30 Sept. 1900 hrs. District 13 Meeting, Post 808 Virtual Zoom call
5 Oct. 1900 hrs. Post 642 Monthly Meeting in Person (Dinner served at 1800 hrs.) Oddfellows. Cupertino Lodge #70, 20589 Homestead Ave. Cupertino, CA
2 Nov. 1900 hrs. Post 642 Monthly Meeting in Person (Dinner served at 1800 hrs.) Oddfellows. Cupertino Lodge #70, 20589 Homestead Ave. Cupertino, CA
10 Nov 0900 hrs. Miller Middle School Veterans Day Ceremony, 6151 Rainbow Dr, San Jose
10-14 Nov 0700-1900 Vietnam Travelling Wall, Cupertino Memorial Park, 21121 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertin
** For more events and detailed event information please visit our website events page
Post Meeting Dates
The Post Meeting dates for the 2026-27 Legion Year can be found on our Post Website Event Calendar.
Post 642 Events Calendar
2026-2027 Meeting Dates:
Listed below are the dates for the upcoming Legion Year for our Post*
6 July 2026
No Meeting In August
14Sep. 2026 (Due to Labor Day on 7 Sept.)
5 Oct 2026
2 Nov 2026
7 Dec 2026
4 Jan 2027
1 Feb 2027
1 Mar 2027
5 Apr 2027 (Nominations)
3 May 2027 (Elections)
7 Jun 2026 (New Officer Installment)
* One of these meetings will be a District Level Meeting as we have volunteered to host one District Level Meeting this coming Legion year. Once known will publish which month it will be.
Need A Ride?
Are you a member who hasn't had a chance to attend one of our meetings or activities because you have difficulties driving at night, or are no longer able to
drive? If so, please feel free to contact the Adjutant (anurofacadi7.com) or at 408-838-0375 and let him know or any of the other officers. We will arrange to have someone pick you up and drop you off at home. We currently have several members who use this service and will be more than happy to assist others in being able to attend our meetings and activities. Its a great opportunity to get out of the house, especially if you are not able to on your own and meet fellow Legion members and attend our meeting.
Deadlines for Post Newsletter
Our Post Newsletter will be published one week before our upcoming meeting so that members have time to view the information published.
Listed below are the deadlines for submittal of articles and input for our Post Newsletter, this will allow me 7 days to put the newsletter letter and publish it. Please ensure you have these days posted in your phones calendar.
July 2025 Newsletter: 22 June 2026
August 2025 Newsletter: 19 July 2026
September 2025 Newsletter: 30 August 2026
October 2025 Newsletter: 23 September 2026
November 2025 Newsletter: 18 October 2026
December 2025 Newsletter: 22 November 2026
January 2026 Newsletter: 20 December 2026
February 2026 Newsletter: 17 January 2027
March 2026 Newsletter: 16 February 2027
April 2026 Newsletter: 21 March 2027
May 2026 Newsletter: 18 April 2027
June 2026 Newsletter: 23 May 2026
Post Social Hour Hosts
The following Post members are responsible for meals and beverages at the following monthly meetings
Meals Roster for 2025-26 Legion Year
- The person who has meals for the monthly meeting is responsible for purchasing enough food for approx.. 15 persons, if there are leftovers some of our older members usually take it home and appreciate it.
- Try to keep the meal costs below $165 if possible (if you exceed that amount it is okay), bring the receipt to the meeting and our Finance Officer David Han will cut you a check that same day.
- Additionally you are responsible for bringing the liquid refreshments and cooler. Please ensure the cooler has ice and the various drinks are cold for the meeting.
- You are responsible for taking the cooler and the drinks home with at the end of the meeting the month prior to you hosting the meeting. If you miss that meeting, then you are responsible for contacting the person who hosted that meeting to pickup the cooler/liquid refreshments.
- If the various refreshments are low in number, please restock and bring the receipt to the meeting for reimbursement.
- If you are going to be out for the meeting that you are host, you will need to contact the person who follows you and see if you can switch dates.
Meal Schedule
July 2026: Vince Guinnane
September 2026: Bill Reichard
October 2026: Ken Klinkowski
November 2026: Arturo Thiele-Sardina
December 2026: George Midwin
January 2027: Dennis Whittaker
February 2027: Jack Stauffer
March 2027: David Han
April 2027: Vince Guinnane
May 2027: Arturo Thiele-Sardina
June 2027: Bill Reichard