The Trumpeter  

March — April 2010

From The POST COMMANDER

Well I hope this finds everyone doing well and finally dug out from all of the snow we have had. Thanks go out to Dave Eaton for keeping the sidewalks and driveway clean. I would also like to thank those who made it to the Post to open up for business during the storms and those who came out to support us.

Hopefully, spring is right around the corner and things will be coming up roses!  The business meeting for February was canceled.  I apologize to those who were not notified in time.  The next business meeting is scheduled for March 17, 2010, at 7:00 p.m.  Nominations will be accepted at that meeting.

The Super Bowl party was a great success.  I hope everyone had a good time.  Now it is time to think about nominations for Post officers.  See any current Post officer if you are interested in running for any office of the Post.

Don’t forget to make your reservations now for the VFW convention in Ocean City .  The convention is June 6th thru June 10th.  Come out and enjoy meeting other folks from the different posts and have a wonderful time.  

John (Phil) Seibel, Post Commander

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 100 CLUB DINNER

On Saturday, March 20, the Men’s Auxiliary presents a 100 Club Dinner from 4 to 7 PM.  The dinner will feature steamship round, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, rolls and dessert.  All this for $25 for two people!  There will be a 50/50, raffles, pull tabs and prizes.  Get your tickets while you can!

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Goings On At Post 2562

At the December business meeting, Bob Wolpert was elected to fill the position of Post Quartermaster.  Diego Cantu was elected to fill the vacancy at Junior Vice Commander.  Tomas Bunting is filling in as the Acting Chaplain.

We are looking for someone to be our Hall Rental Chairman.  If you are interested in helping the Post by filling this position, please see a Post officer.

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100% Membership Reached

As of the middle of February, VFW Post 2562 was at 100.19% in membership.
Congratulations to Commander Phil!

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SCRATCH

Pup Tent #5 (“All Fouled Up”) needs your support and attendance to continue the great tradition held since its institution.

There will be a special SCRATCH on 18 March at 7 PM at VFW Post 2562.  Jim Tribby has declared his candidacy for Seam Squirrel.

A joint installation of men and women will take place following the SCRATCH.

Refreshments will be served.

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Service Officer’s Report  

Been down to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall yet?  If you have not, I strongly recommend a visit.  When you make your first trip to the wall, you should take someone along with you for support.  It is a very moving experience.

If you can’t get down in person, but you would like to look for the name of a bud or family member who did not come home, there is a wonderful website called The Virtual Wall that you can visit online.

At www.virtualwall.org, you can search for names on the wall by name, city and state, date of death, or military unit.

J. Mark Stilwell, Service Officer

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TAPS

Leo J. Brogan (LM)

Deceased 14 February 2010

May He Rest Eternally in Peace!

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CHAPLAIN’S CORNER

The God who made us what we are knows what we desire to be and waits with infinite patience while we become what we can.  We, on the other hand, know that whatever we need to become all that we can be, this same great and loving God will supply.  For all of that, we are thankful.  From that gratitude grow love and commitment, faith and trust, wonder and worship.

Tomas Bunting, Acting Chaplain

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Post Telephone Number 301-933-1588
Fax Number 301-942-1316
Mailing Address  11316 Fern Street
Wheaton , MD 20902
Web Site  http://www.vfwpost2562.com
E-mail address vfwpost2562@comcast.net

Post Operating Hours

     Monday thru Thursday - 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
            Bartender can stay open to 1:30 a.m.
     Friday 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.
              Bartender can close anytime after midnight  
     Saturday 10 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.
              Bartender can close anytime after midnight
     Sunday 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
              Bartender can close anytime after 7:30 p.m. 
Ball Room Rentals 301-933-1588  
Happy Hour

4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Monday thru Friday

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LADIES AUXILIARY

I hope everyone has more or less shoveled out and gotten back to normal.  That was one humdinger of a snowfall.

We are now on the backside of the VFW year and before you know it – convention time will be here.  This means all reports need to be in by April 10.  If you have volunteer hours, I would love to hear from you.

Chaplain Kathleen Owens will be draping the Charter at our March meeting in memory of all our deceased members.

Also at the March meeting, we will be accepting nominations for officers for the 2010-2011 VFW year.  Elections will be in April.

The March meeting is Tuesday, March 23.  The April meeting is Tuesday, April 27.  Both meetings are at 7 PM.

To everyone – a Great St. Patrick’s Day!  Wear the Green and Enjoy!

Please remember our military personnel in your prayers.

GOD BLESS AMERICA !

Cathy Williams, President   301 649-3266

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MEN’S AUXILIARY

Men,

In the last newsletter I promised to let you know how the New Years Eve festivities went.  They went very well and we had a good turnout.  Thanks to John Hoffman and Commander Phil for allowing us to hold this event.

The Men’s Auxiliary is coordinating a “100 Club” to benefit the Post and its members.  It will be held March 20th from 4 to 7 PM.  The price for a ticket for two is $25, which includes dinner, open bar and chances to win raffles and games.  Following the event (from 8 to 12 PM) will be the rock band “Impact.”  Admission is free -  but the bar is not.  Terry Foley and his wife Barbara (my favorite bartender) say they’re a great band.

Our second Annual Golf Tournament will be held June 2nd to benefit the “Wounded Warrior Project.”  Information about tee times, greens fees and sponsorships will be out soon.  I want to thank Joe Cauldwell for chairing this event.

Elections for officers for the 2010-2011 VFW year are coming up.  Anyone interested in running for an office should contact Joe Calloway or Mike Williams at the Post.

Please continue to support these Post events – Ace of Hearts on Mondays – Pub Nite on March 10 – Karoake and Band Nites on Saturdays.

Dave Lawson, President

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IN GOD WE TRUST

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States

VFW

Silver Spring Memorial Post 2562

11316 Fern Street

Wheaton, MD 20902

WE HONOR AND SUPPORT ALL WHO HAVE OR ARE SERVING IN
THE ARMY, NAVY, MARINES, AIR  FORCE, COAST GUARD

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