FROM THE COMMANDER
I want to thank everyone for all their support for this year’s Memorial Day Parade. The rain held off until later that evening.
I hope you’re able to join us at the club on Father’s Day June 16th from 12:00-3:00 for a Steak Dinner and Bourbon tasting. Steak dinner is $30.00, and the Steak and Bourbon is $60.00. There will also be a VFW Auxiliary dinner on June 28th from 5:00-7:30, Beef tips and noodles.
A reminder this Saturday at 9:00 we will be taking all the flags off of the Veterans graves at Chestnut Cemetery.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- June 1st – VFW monthly drawing 7:00 PM
- June 3rd – Memorial Day parade meeting 7:00 PM
- June 12th – House committee meeting 6:00 PM.
- June 16th – Steak dinner and bourbon tasting 12:00 to 3:00.
- June 27th – Post monthly meeting canteen 6:00 PM officer meeting 7:00 PM.
- June 28th – VFW fundraiser dinner 5:00-7:30.
HISTORICAL EVENTS
- June 6th – D-Day: Allied invasion of Europe, 1944
- June 14th – US Army founded 1775
- June 14th – Flag Day.
- June 22nd – Pledge of allegiance recognized by Congress 1942
- June 22nd – G.I. Bill signed into law 1944
- June 25th – Korean War began 1950.
- June 30th – Post 911 G.I. bill signed into law 2008.
Bernie Gobrogge
Post Commander
Auxiliary Corner
Hello all. I hope all is well with everyone.
Another Memorial Day has come and gone. I want to thank all the volunteers that helped with or walked in the parade and helped with flags.
On June 28th. From 5:00pm to 7:30 pm we will be having an Auxiliary fundraising dinner. Beef Tips and Noodles, Green Beans, Bread.
This is my last newsletter as there will be a new president starting next month. It has been an honor to be the President of this Auxiliary over the last year. Good luck to all the new officers.
John Stanfield
Axillary President