About Us

Be A Part of the Legacy


Together, we make a difference.

“The American Legion provides life-changing assistance and guidance for veterans, military personnel, their families and communities in thousands of ways every day around the world. Help comes in the form of personal assistance, cash grants, donated goods, disaster relief, labor, networking, volunteerism and advocacy.”



Meet Our Officers

American Legion

Commander: David Heck
Sr. (1st) Vice: Jerry Tempelmeyer
Jr. (2nd) Vice: Ana Barata
Adjutant: Carl Jones
Finance Officer: Vawnie Jones
Service Officer: Jim Simpson
Judge Advocate: Billy Lucas
Chaplain: Abe Revira
Sergeant At Arms: Darryl Enloe
Historian: Vacant


SAL Sons of The American Legion

Sons of The American Legion

Commander:  Michael Thomas
Sr. Vice-Commander:  Mike Mabrey
Adjutant:  Bill O’Conner
Historian:  Tim Edwards
Sgt. at Arms:  Rob Laquet
Chaplain:  Ken Burk
Finance:  Pat Walker


American Legion Auxiliary

American Legion Auxiliary

President: ​Alexandra Heck
Vice President: ​Adrianna Dalke
Membership​ ​Chair​: Sheri Barber
Secretary: ​Tory Roberts
Treasurer: ​Vawnie Jones
Chaplain: ​Peggy Coffman
Historian: Kellie Pollock-McCracken
Sgt at Arms​: Jenn Wilson


American Legion Riders

American Legion Riders

Director: Brad “Peckerweazel” Cleavenger
Assistant Director: Tee “Judge” Harris
Secretary: Amber “Maiden Wolf” Cleavenger
Chaplin: Robert “Pslams” Lasher
Treasurer: Vawnie “Naughty Elf” Jones
Sgt. At Arms: Jason “Tank” Bodensteiner
Historian: Pam “Photobug” Williams
Membership Chair: Vacant


Get Started…

Be part of the legacy.  Share the vision.  Join The American Legion today.

You can print the application now or just come on down and see us at 315 Meadowbrook Circle, Gardner, KS.


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