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Norwalk American Legion Post #359 Installs '08-'09 Officers

Friends, relatives, and fellow Legionnaires & spouses met in the Hall at the A.L. Post June 7th for the Installation of their newly elected officers. The Post is located at 11986 Front St. in Norwalk.
After a sumptuous dinner provided by the Ladies Auxiliary, Installing Officer and Past Commander Bert Ralston installed the following officers. Commander: Richard Benninger, Jr. Past Commander and 1st Vice Commander:
Wayne Carrigan, 2nd Vice Commander: Victor Mendoza, Adjutant: James Potter,
Finance Officer: Richard Vargas, Chaplain & Service Officer: John Cowan, Judge Advocate: James Potter, Sergeant at Arms: Michael Matsumura, Asst. Sgt. At Arms: Daniel Wolf, and Historian: Kathy Perkovich. Serving on the Executive Committee is Vernon Beezley, Frank Brown, Leonard Brunken, Dennis Neujahr, Raymond Sanchez, and Herbert Siggers.
Angelina Chavez served as the Installing Officer for the Ladies Auxiliary. Serving this term as President: Becky Bullard, Jr. Vice President: Jacinta Saiza, 1st V.P.: Angelina Chavez, 2nd V.P. Mitzie Cowan, Secretary: Linda Diebel, Treasurer: Mary Jane McIntosh, Chaplain: Betty Mummert, Historian: Beth Zimmerman, Parliamentarian: Angelina Chavez, Sgt. At Arms: Joann Stubbs, Marshall: Beth Zimmerman, and serving on the Executive Committee is Denise Mendoza, Louise Ralston, and Delores Schoep.
The Sons of the American Legion (SAL) installed as their Commander: Richard Armijo, 1st V.P. Richard Benninger, 2nd V.P.: Greg Almarode, 3rd V.P. Jerry Evans, Adjutant/Finance Richard Benninger, Chaplain: Wayne Carrigan, and Sgt. At Arms: Marvin Stack. Serving as Installing Officer was Richard Benninger.
The Post also has formed the American Legion Riders and they go on many enjoyable motorcycle trips. Their incoming elected officer include President: Victor Mendoza, V.P. Gerald Kirby, Secretary: Beth Zimmerman, Treasurer: Gerald Kirby, Chaplain: James Brand, Sgt. At Arms: John Lloyd, with Historian & Road Captain: Chris Talbot. Serving as Installing Officer again was Richard Benninger.
The meeting started at 4:00 p.m. with dinner and Installation Ceremonies followed by Karaoke in the Post Hole Club. A great time was had by all.