The American Legion
The American Legion played the leading role in the drafting and passing of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, otherwise known as the "GI Bill." In addition to organizing commemorative events, members provide assistance at VA hospitals and clinics. It is active in issue-oriented U.S. politics (non-partisan). Its primary political activity is lobbying on behalf of interests of veterans and service members, including support for benefits such as pensions and the Veterans Health Administration. The organization has also historically promoted "Americanism."
The American Legion played the leading role in the drafting and passing of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, otherwise known as the "GI Bill." In addition to organizing commemorative events, members provide assistance at VA hospitals and clinics. It is active in issue-oriented U.S. politics (non-partisan). Its primary political activity is lobbying on behalf of interests of veterans and service members, including support for benefits such as pensions and the Veterans Health Administration. The organization has also historically promoted "Americanism."
Charles A. Conklin Post #28 2025-2026 Elected Officers
Commander, Walt Pedersen
1st Vice Commander, Cyndy Neil-Wierenga
2nd Vice Commander, Nick Matiash
Adjutant, James O'Neal
Finance Officer, Bob Kepner
Chaplain, Gary Doublestein
Historian, Denny Siron
Judge Advocate, Larry Lambert
Sergeant-at-Arms, Jim Porenta
Executive-at-Large, Freddy Smith
Executive-at-Large, Linda McCormick
Executive-at-Large, Karl Christensen
Service Officer, Garrett Veihl
Service Officer, Michael Thurber
Past Commander, Michael Thurber
1st Vice Commander, Cyndy Neil-Wierenga
2nd Vice Commander, Nick Matiash
Adjutant, James O'Neal
Finance Officer, Bob Kepner
Chaplain, Gary Doublestein
Historian, Denny Siron
Judge Advocate, Larry Lambert
Sergeant-at-Arms, Jim Porenta
Executive-at-Large, Freddy Smith
Executive-at-Large, Linda McCormick
Executive-at-Large, Karl Christensen
Service Officer, Garrett Veihl
Service Officer, Michael Thurber
Past Commander, Michael Thurber
Auxiliary Unit #28 2024-2025 Elected Officers
Becky Glockzin, President
Cheryl George, Vice President
Ginny Hebert, Secretary
Michele Stetts, Treasurer
Linda Gieske, Historian
Pam Medendorp, Chaplain
Laurie Koldyk, Sergeant-at-Arms
Cheryl George, Past President
Executive Board: Pat Best, Jean Harms & Lori MacDonald
Cheryl George, Vice President
Ginny Hebert, Secretary
Michele Stetts, Treasurer
Linda Gieske, Historian
Pam Medendorp, Chaplain
Laurie Koldyk, Sergeant-at-Arms
Cheryl George, Past President
Executive Board: Pat Best, Jean Harms & Lori MacDonald
Squadron #28 Sons of the American Legion Elected Officers
From Left to Right: Andrew Ruiter-2nd Vice Commander, Tim Deiters-Commander, Mark DeHaan-Chaplain, Gary Kirkstra-Historian, Jeff Wierenga-1st Vice Commander, Steve VanderWall-Sgt-at-Arms
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Tim Deiters, Commander
Jeff Wierenga, 1st Vice Commander Andrew Ruiter, 2nd Vice Commander T.L. Lowe, Finance Officer Mark DeHaan, Chaplain Gary Kirkstra, Historian Steve VanderWall, Sergeant-at-Arms Dr. David Ireland, Membership Mike Brown, Adjutant Bill Moss, Past Commander |
Post #28 Legion Riders
Al Smith, Director
Jay Stevens, Assistant Director Michelle Lucas, Secretary Larry Foose, Treasurer Wes Spyke, Chaplain John Boese, Historian Dave Feenstra, Sergeant-at-Arms David Baldwin, Membership Chair Al Smith, Road Captain Tom Schultz, Safety Officer Steven Barnes, Past Director |