Comrades,
Spring has sprung!! With spring comes warmer weather, flowers blooming and lots of yard work. The beauty of the earth is all around us. Help take care of the environment any way you can. It takes all of us to make it happen. Be careful as you begin your outdoor work as you don’t know what is hiding in the leaves or beneath what you reach for. If you are like me and have allergies, you may need to keep an epi pen close by. It’s always better to be safe than sorry.
Saint Patrick’s Day was a success at the Post. A large group of Members and their guests came by and enjoyed a traditional corn beef and cabbage dinner. It was a pleasure to have former State Commander Butch Schupska and current Senior Vice Commander Gary Adams join us.
The Shred It Truck will be at the Post on 29 April from 9 am to 12 pm. Bring your papers/documents to dump into the truck. All paper is acceptable but do not dump binders or boxes. You can place them in the garbage receptacle by the garage. Spread the word with your neighbors and friends as this is a community event.
Applications for the Family Education Scholarship Program must be submitted by the last business day of April. This year that day is 28 April. This is a wonderful way to help your child or grandchild pursue their educational career. Stepchildren and step grandchildren are also eligible to receive this scholarship.
Nominations were held at the Post Meeting on 9 March. The following individuals were nominated to the positions of:
- Commander - Doris Wollett and Ray Otto
- Senior Vice Commander - Paul Smith
- Junior Vice Commander - Phil Hudson and Thomas Bynum
- Quartermaster - Joanne Smith
- 1st Year Trustee - Ray Dawson
- 3rd Year Trustee - Paul Kelley
Please come by the Post on 13 April between 4 pm and 6 pm to cast your ballot for these positions. The normal monthly meeting will be held at 7:30 pm.
We are working hard to become All American and All State again this year. To make this happen, it takes every member. Annual members, please either go online to pay your dues, mail them to the Post, or come by and we can assist you paying online. We need to make 100% plus 1 to make it. Every member is an asset and important to Post 9808. If you are already a Life Member, please consider becoming a Legacy Life Member.
Lastly, I have been nominated for Commander for the upcoming year. It would be an honor to once again lead this Post and continue to do great things not just for Post Members, but all Veterans. Also, to do things within the community and support our youth through the different programs the VFW and local schools have. Your support is much appreciated.
Team Veterans,
Doris Wollett, Commander
