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Tigard American Legion
ABOUT
The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization. Focusing on service to veterans, servicemembers and communities, the Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States. Over the years, the Legion has influenced considerable social change in America, won hundreds of benefits for veterans and produced many important programs for children and youth.
May - June 2025 Newsletter
March - April 2025 Newsletter
Hours
Sunday: 09:00 am - 8:00 pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 2:30 pm - 9 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 9 pm
Thursday: 2:30 pm - 9 pm
Friday: 2:30 pm - 10pm
Saturday: 2:30 pm - 10 pm
(Note: new door/key cards required for entry commencing Jan 01, 2025. Must have 2025 dues paid to receive new door key card.)
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Post Officers
Commander
Gary Baldwin
2nd Vice Commander
Jim Waggoner
Finance
Bill Vokoun
Judge Advocate
Steve Knapke
At Large
Tim Ryan
Chaplain
Harry Thomas
1st Vice Commander
Susan Hughes
Adjutant
Marc Cowling
Sergeant at Arms
William Loonstyn
Historian
Vacant
At Large
Richard Gardner
Service Officer
Jack Gritzbaugh
Past commander
Allyson Kroph
Post 158 members attending the February 11, 2025 General Meeting voted to approve the Post's governing documents (Tigard American Legion Post 158 House Rules, Constitution of Tigard Post 158 The American Legion Department of Oregon and Tigard Post 158 By-Laws).
Click on the three links below to view these documents.
Tigard American Legion Baseball: American Legion Baseball play has started as the program celebrates its 100th year. One of our four American Legion Baseball teams, The Barbers, will be the host team for the Oregon 2025 AAA American Legion Baseball State tournament at Joe Etzel Field at the University of Portland. The tournament starts on Saturday, July 26 and will end on Wednesday, July 30. The eight team tournament is double elimination with the winner advancing to the Northwest Regional tournament in Billings, Montana. It takes a lot of effort to host this tournament and our team will be asking for volunteers to assist during tournament play (selling 50-50 tickets, manning concessions, etc). If you would like to volunteer your time to assist our team in making this tournament a success, contact Post 158’s American Legion Baseball POC, Steve Knapke. He is compiling a list of potential volunteers to fill tournament positions once they become known. Also, monetary donations to help defray costs associated with our teams’ hosting this American Legion Baseball Tournament are always welcome. Contact Steve Knapke at (503) 442-0776 / squeezebox21@comcast.net for details.
The Barbers 2025 American Legion Baseball Schedule
Sons of the American Legion
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Founded in 1932, Sons of The American Legion (S.A.L.) exists to honor the service and sacrifice of Legionnaires. S.A.L. members include males of all ages whose parents or grandparents served in the U.S. military and were eligible for American Legion membership.
S.A.L.'s charitable work include: fundraising for the Child Welfare Fund.
Monthly Meetings: 3rd Thursday @ 5:00 PM
Events
Sunday: 9 AM - 8 PM
9 AM - 12:30 PM Brunch
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 2:30 PM - 9 PM
6:30 PM - Bingo (no BINGO on 2nd
Tuesday of the month)
Wednesday: 12 PM - 9 PM
12 PM - 1:30 PM Lunch
5 PM -7 PM - Taco Night
5 PM - 9 PM Poker
Thursday: 2:30 PM - 9 PM
7:30 PM - Queen of Hearts Drawing
followed by Music Jam
Friday: 2:30 PM - 10 PM
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Open Menu
Fish & Chips Night
8 PM - Live Band or Karaoke
Saturday: 2:30 PM - 10 PM
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM - Special Dinner
8 PM - Live Band or Karaoke
March - April Calendar
May - June Calendar
American Legion Auxiliary
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Founded in 1919, the American Legion Auxiliary’s mission is to support The American Legion and to honor the sacrifice of those who serve by enhancing the lives of our veterans, military, and their families, both at home and abroad. The Auxiliary is comprised of male and female spouses, grandmothers, mothers, sisters, and direct and adopted female descendants of members of The American Legion.
Monthly Meetings: 2nd Tuesdays @ 7 PM
American Legion Riders
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American Legion Riders chapters are well known for their charitable work, which has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for local children's hospitals, schools, veterans homes, severely wounded servicemembers and scholarships. The Riders hold membership in and are in good standing with The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary or Sons of The American Legion.
Post 158 Riders charitable work include: visiting veterans at Assisted Living/Nursing homes to present certificates, teddy bears, and US flags; supports the Salvation Army Veterans Holiday Care Package Drive; Supports the Post 158 Service Officer Fund which helps local veterans with finacial needs; and supports Post 158 Christmas Fund which helps local families purchase gifts and food during the holidays.
Monthly Meetings: 3rd Tuesdays @ 7 PM
Images
Steve Knapke promoted American Legion Post 158 and American Legion Baseball at the Hillsboro Hops baseball game on Memorial Day weekend 2025.
Installation of Post Officers & E-Board members
May 2025
Susan Hughes accepting award from Fred Broadwater (American Legion Department of Oregon 2nd Vice Commander) for her financial support of the Boys State Program
Tigard American Legion Post 158 Baseball Team (The Barbers) wins the 2023 Oregon American Legion AAA State Baseball Tournament
Tigard American Legion Post 158 Baseball Team (The Barbers) wins the 2023 Oregon American Legion AAA State Baseball Tournament
Tigard American Legion Post 158 Baseball Team (The Barbers) wins the 2023 Oregon American Legion AAA State Baseball Tournament
Live music on the weekends
Wednesday night Texas hold'em poker
