News : Shellsburg American Legion Riders donate to Veterans Home

On May 16, 2013 @ IVH The Shellsburg American Legion Riders of Post 166 purchased and delivered 15 32" televisions for the Iowa Veterans Home residents personal use. The Veterans Home is the largest nursing home facility in Iowa and possibly the 4th largest in America. This donation is possible through the annual Charity Ride held on the first Saturday in June. In the past they have donated to The American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund, The Honor Flight organization, The Iowa Veterans Home Canteen Fund, and many other worthy charities. They also participate in military funerals, welcome homes and send-offs. Present were ten of the Legion Riders of Post 166 The American Legion Department of Iowa Sgt. at Arms- Monte Railsback (not in photo), the Benton County Legion Commander Ron Vogt and Benton County Auxiliary President Rachel Pettit, The Sons of The American Legion of Iowa Detachment Commander-Mike Blanchard among others. Not all of the ALR 166 were able to attend. The ALR Officers present and in the photo that day were: President Derrick Samson and his wife Donna Samson Vice President - Gary Bonesteel Secretary/Treasurer - Bob Daniel Sgt. at Arms/Road Captain - Bob Wenger and his wife and member Mavis Wenger Historian- Kaye Bonesteel Membership- Doyle Pettit Rachel Pettit (member and Benton County Auxiliary President) Rob Lamb and Jodi Mehlert