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NEWS / HEADLINES: VFW POST 10208 NEWSLETTER... Although not formatted the same as the print version, you will find the content of the bi-monthly Charles Whiteacre Memorial VFW Post 10208 Newletter noted below. Please select from the following editions: MAY/JUNE 2010 JULY/AUG 2010 SEPT/OCT 2010 NOV/DEC 2010
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COMMANDER'S MESSAGE ~ July 1, 2010 begins the new fiscal year for the VFW. Since I am just beginning as your new Commander, I ask that you cooperate with all of the new officers for the 2010-2011 year. We have some of the best people in the Salt Springs area coming to this Post, and if we curb negative talk and criticism, we can make this the best Post in the District. For the first couple of months, I will speak with each entity in the Post, listen to their concerns, make any changes necessary to make this a more efficient Post and a fun place to come. This can only be accomplished with ALL OF YOUR HELP. ~ Wayne Crawford, Commander
VFW MEN'S AUXILIARY NEWS ~ Summertime is obviously here, and the Men's Auxiliary enjoyed doing some "sweating to the oldies" as we participated in the retiring officers' banquet on Sunday, June 6th. We honored Jim Beeler, George King, and John Vogelpohl as a total surprise to all of them! Thanks to the supporting auxiliaries for their help in making it a very special occasion. We have a great Post with lots of friendships developed over the years, inside and outside the confines of the VFW. Let's all make it a great one as we welcome in the new officers of our beloved Post and the various auxiliaries. Always remember one thing: We can have differences of opinions on certain issues, but we're always friends regardless! That's what the Salt Springs area is all about! ~ Joe Massey, Secretary/Chaplain
VFW LADIES AUXILIARY NEWS ~ Welcome to all our new members! Hope to see you at our monthly meetings held the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7 PM. Please see the Officers list to see your new Auxiliary Officers for 2010-2011. Thank you to all our out-going officers for a wonderful job last year and a big welcome to our new incoming officers. We will all miss having Jim Beeler as our Commander-thank you for your guidance over the last few years-you always stood behind us and gave us your full support. We'd like to say congratulations to our new Commander, Wayne Crawford. We're looking forward to another great year. Thank you to all our cookie bakers! They will be packed and shipped to Afghanistan. Our next big project coming up will be our back-to-school party, so please think about donating some school supplies; they can be dropped off at the Post. Thank you to ALL the members of the Post for your continued support with our many projects-your donations and help are greatly appreciated. Thanks to all, we will be coming home from convention with an ALL STATE award for the 2nd year. ~ Loretta Beilstein, President
FROM THE CANTEEN ~ After many years of loyal service, Glenda Guess has resigned as Canteen Manager. We wish her well in her new endeavor. For the present, I will be the interim manager while we make the transition. We ask that all of you bear with us, and if you have any suggestions for the good of our canteen, please let me know. ~ Wayne Crawford, Commander
POST HAPPENINGS FOR JULY/AUGUST 2010 ~ SUNDAY: Ham Dinner on July 11th and August 15th from 3-6pm (Spaghetti resumes 1st Sunday in November), Bible Study the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sunday of each month at 8am MONDAY: Chef's Choice Dinner from 4-7pm ~ Bingo at 630pm TUEDSAY: Tacos from 4-7pm ~ Karaoke in the Canteen at 7pm WEDNSEDAY: Dining Hall Closed ~ Darts in the Canteen at 1pm THURSDAY: Pizza from 4-7pm (exception: 2nd Thursday of month we close at 630pm) FRIDAY: Hamburgers from 4-7pm ~ Bingo at 630pm ~ Wii Bowling in the Canteen at 7pm SATURDAY: Roast Beef Dinner July 3rd and August 7th from 4-7pm ~ Fish Dinner July 10th, July 24th, August 14th and August 28th from 4-7pm ~ Pork Dinner July 17th and August 21st from 4-7pm ~ Spaghetti July 31st from 4-7pm ~ Karaoke in the Canteen at 7pm
ADDITIONAL ITEMS: -- Christmas in July Sale - There will be a Christmas in July Sale on July 2nd beginning at 3pm. If you have any items you would like to donate, please bring them to the VFW or call Clara Sheffield @ 685-2344 or Joanne Crawford @ 685-3104. Pauline Downs will be making her famous chocolate and peanut butter fudge. The proceeds from this sale will be used to send children to camp. -- Senior Meals - Lunch is served by the Marion County Senior Services, Monday thru Friday. The cost of the lunch is on a donation basis. They open at 9am, so come on down and meet some new friends, or visit with some old friends. If you'd like you can play games or do some arts and crafts until lunch is served at 12noon.
POST MEETINGS: -- VFW Post and Ladies Auxiliary Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7pm. -- VFW Men's Auxiliary Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7pm.
REMEMBERING OUR TROOPS ~ Our Treasurer, Joanne Crawford, has a granddaughter currently stationed in Afghanistan. When we asked Joanne if there was anything the Ladies Auxiliary could send to her and her fellow sailors, she said everyone would love to receive letters. So, I'm asking everyone if they would please write a letter, get it to an Auxiliary Member, and we will forward them on to her Unit. The following information is from a web site called www.SoldiersAngels.org. This site suggested that you introduce yourself, thank the Soldier, Sailor, Airman, or Marine for their service to our country, and let them know a little about yourself, your family, and anything else you would like to share. They all seem to enjoy hearing about everyday "back home" activities.
SPACE OPEN AT VFW RETIREMENT HOME IN FORT MCCOY ~ The VFW Retirement Home, at 13005 NE 135th Street, is an independent living facility that provides housing to veterans and spouses. Residents must meet criteria for VFW membership, Ladies or Men's Auxiliaries, or be a spouse or dependent of a VFW member, and be able to take care of themselves. Amenities include: housekeeping, basic furnishings, meals, transportation to medical facilities, stores and banks. To learn more call 352-236-0823, visit www.VfwRetirementHome.flvfw.org, or e-mail Al Lugo at lugoal@flvfw.org or Gera Judge at judgegera@flvfw.org.
2010-2011 VFW POST 10208 OFFICERS ~ Commander: Wayne Crawford Judge Advocate: Edward Bunte Senior Vice Commander: Luke Connor Surgeon: Robert Wilson Junior Vice Commander: Dave Fuller Service Officer: Wally Swezey Quartermaster: Thomas Frisbee 3rd Yr Trustee: Dennis Gourm Chaplain: Charles Downs, Jr. 2nd Yr Trustee: W.D. Thompson Adjutant: Bill Doss 1st Yr Trustee: Gary Weider
MEN'S AUXILIARY OFFICERS ~ LADIES AUXILIARY OFFICERS ~ President: Johnny Cato President: Loretta Beilstein Senior Vice: Don Stagmer Senior Vice: Jackie Doss Junior Vice: Scott Heatherdale Junior Vice: Jaye Beeler Treasurer: John Paskey Treasurer: Joanne Crawford Secretary: Joe Massey Secretary: Kathy Connor Chaplain: Joe Massey Chaplain: Nonie Rasmussen 3rd Yr Trustee: Wayne Swearingen Guard: June Pounders 2nd Yr Trustee: Mike Sellers Conductress: Mary Gates 1st Yr Trustee: Jack Stackman 3rd Yr Trustee: Minnie Snider 2nd Yr Trustee: Pat Clemens 1st Yr Trustee: Cathy Harvey
House Comm. Chairman: Edward Bunte Interim Canteen Manager: Wayne Crawford Kitchen Manager: Jackie Doss
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COMMANDER'S MESSAGE ~ Greetings, I hope this message finds you doing well and in good spirits. I would like to start this off by telling you that I chose not to seek election as your Commander for the term 2010-2011. I have held this position for seven years, and I have enjoyed serving you over that period. We have accomplished a lot together, and we have made the Post a fun place to be-having fun in the Canteen, serving delicious meals, and a great Bingo. We have totally upgraded the Post property both outside and inside. I am very proud of what has been accomplished over the last seven years. I want to thank everyone who helped and supported me to make this time so rewarding. As of July 1, 2010, Wayne Crawford will be our new Commander. Wayne is a fine man and a dedicated VFW member. I feel that Wayne will do a very good job as our Commander. I will remind you that no one person can do this job alone. So let us all step up to the plate and assist him to insure that our Post continues to be a place and an organization of which we can be proud. Once again, I want to thank you for a rewarding seven years. ~ Jim Beeler, Commander
VFW MEN'S AUXILIARY NEWS ~ We've gone from winter to summerlike weather in just a couple of weeks as we've said goodbyes to our many winter visitors. We appreciate your support of our Sunday dinners and look forward to your return this fall. Our dinners will resume the first Sunday in November. Bible studies will continue through the summer months on the first, second and third Sundays at 8 AM. Coffee and pastries are served as we study the Book of Matthew, and this is open to the public. We are now averaging 18 attendees, so please join us!
NEWLY-ELECTED OFFICERS FOR THE 2010-11 YEAR ~ Johnny Cato - President, Don Stagmer - Sr. Vice President, Scott Heatherdale - Jr. Vice President, Joe Massey - Chaplain/Secretary, John Paskey - Treasurer, Wayne Swearingen - 3rd Year Trustee, Mike Sellers - 2nd Year Trustee, Jack Stackman - 1st Year Trustee ~ Joe Massey, Secretary
VFW LADIES AUXILIARY NEWS ~ Welcome to all our new members! Hope to see you at our monthly meetings held the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7PM. We held nominations and elections in April for our new officers-thank you to all the ladies who stepped up and took an office for next year. A list of our new officers will be in our next newsletter. I'm very proud to tell you that we won ALL STATE for the 2nd year in a row! A big THANK YOU for all the hard work and reporting. Reporting everything you do is very important not just for our Post but for the VFW as a whole. We had a great Easter Party for the kids-a good time was had by all. We also provided goody bags for the kids at the Christian Church, and treats and decorated eggs for the seniors at Senior Meals. The Ladies will be holding their annual Memorial Day breakfast at 8AM followed by services at the Rocket, then on to place flags on the graves of our deceased Veterans. ~ Loretta Beilstein, President
FROM THE CANTEEN ~ Hi everyone! Well, here it is May and a lot of our snowbirds are gone. Already we will miss them. We want to thank each and every one of them for their support. I would like to invite everyone to come in on Tuesday nights with Ed doing Karaoke from 7 PM til; also, Saturday nights with Billy doing Karaoke from 7 PM til? On Sunday, we have our Draft Beer for $1.00 and Bloody Marys for $1.50, so come in and get a cool drink-summer is here! We have darts on Wednesdays at 1 PM, come have some fun. Friday nights we have Wii Bowling from 7 PM til? Come join Shawn and Tammy. Thanks to all our local people for their support of our Post. ~ Glenda Guess, Canteen Manager
POST HAPPENINGS FOR MAY/JUNE 2010 ~ SUNDAY: Ham Dinner on May 2nd and June 6th from 3-6pm (Spaghetti resumes 1st Sunday in November) MONDAY: Chef's Choice Dinner from 4-7pm ~ Bingo at 630pm TUEDSAY: Tacos from 4-7pm ~ Karaoke in the Canteen at 7pm WEDNSEDAY: Dining Hall Closed ~ Darts in the Canteen at 1pm THURSDAY: Pizza from 4-7pm (2nd Thursday of month we close at 630pm) FRIDAY: Hamburgers from 4-7pm ~ Bingo at 630pm ~ Wii Bowling in the Canteen at 7pm SATURDAY: Roast Beef Dinner May 1st and June 5th from 4-7pm ~ Fish Dinner May 8th, May 22nd, June 12th and June26th from 4-7pm ~ Pork Dinner May 15th and June 19th from 4-7pm ~ Spaghetti May 29th from 4-7pm ~ Karaoke in the Canteen at 7pm SUNDAY: Bible Study the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sunday of each month at 8am
ADDITIONAL ITEMS: -- Mother's Day Breakfast - The AMVETs LAdies will have their Annual Mother's Day Breakfast on May 9th from 8am-1pm. Mothre's eat free! Come join us! -- Memorial Day Breakfast - Breakfast will be served Memorial Day, May 31st, at 8am, followed by services at the Rocket, then to place flags on the graves of our deceased Veterants! -- Senior Meals - Lunch is served by the Marion County Senior Services, Monday thru Friday. The cost of the lunch is on a donation basis. They open at 9am, so come on down and meet some new friends, or visit with some old friends. If you'd like you can play games or do some arts & crafts until lunch is served at 12noon.
POST MEETINGS: -- VFW Post and Ladies Auxiliary Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 7pm. -- VFW Men's Auxiliary Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7pm.
REMEMBERING OUR TROOPS ~ We've been busy providing for our adopted Army Unit in Afghanistan. So far, we've sent them games, food, fly swatters, a mini-fridge, bug zappers, books, and goody bags for Christmas, Valentine's Day, and Easter. They have been thrilled with everything we've sent, according to a telephone call we received from our contact solider in Afghanistan. They are now in need of AAA batteries for their helmet headlights. These have been ordered and will be shipped as soon as we receive them. Thank you to all who have been so generous with donations to help us supply these items.
REMEMBERING OUR VETERANS ~ As reported in the Palatka Daily News on April 3rd, through the combined efforts of Loretta Beilstein, Joanne Crawford, Jaye Beeler, Non Rasmusses, Mary Gates, and Clara Sheffield, the wishes of 90-year-old WASP Marquerite Bernhardt were fulfilled. On March 9th, these Ladies Auxiliary members took Marquerite to lunch and then to a private airfield for a flight in a Lake L-4 Amphihan plane. The pilot let Marquerite fly the plane for a while. Her wishes to fly and be in a plane one more time before she passes were realized, and the smile you see in the picture shows how much it meant to her - "A Patriotic Flight and the Gift of a Lifetime." Thanks ladies for all your hard work and efforts for this and every project we undertake.
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