The Trumpeter
March —
April 2010
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
The Trumpeter
March —
April 2010
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
John (Phil) Seibel, Post Commander
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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!
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 , |
| Web Site | http://www.vfwpost2562.com |
| E-mail address | vfwpost2562@comcast.net |
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Post Operating Hours |
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Monday thru Thursday - 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Bartender can stay open to 1:30 a.m. |
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Friday 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Bartender can close anytime after midnight |
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Saturday 10
a.m. to 1:30
a.m. Bartender can close anytime after midnight |
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Sunday 10
a.m. to 10:30
p.m. Bartender can close anytime after 7:30 p.m. |
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| Ball Room Rentals | 301-933-1588 |
| Happy Hour |
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. |
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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
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
VFW
WE
HONOR AND SUPPORT ALL WHO HAVE OR ARE SERVING IN
THE ARMY, NAVY, MARINES, AIR FORCE,
COAST GUARD