VFW Washington Weekly - May 9, 2008
Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 06:13 AM
by DD
In This Issue
1. GI Bill Call to Action
2. House Holds Veteran Suicide Hearing
3. Senate Holds Hearing on Benefit Bills
4. Senate Committee Boosts Pay, Rejects Fees
1. GI Bill Call to Action: The VFW still needs you to urge your senators to support S. 22, and your representatives to support H.R. 5740, so that the VFW goal of creating a new GI Bill for the 21st century becomes a reality. As of this morning, 57 senators are supporting S. 22, a number that is unchanged from last week. Introduced by Jim Webb (D-VA), S. 22 has strong bipartisan support from fellow senators such as Chuck Hagel (R-NE) and John Warner (R-VA). Its companion bill in the House, H.R. 5740, increased by 27 to 293 co-sponsors, or 67% of the House. Introduced by Harry Mitchell (D-AZ), it, also has strong bipartisan support from fellow congressmen such as Bill Young (R-FL) and Chris Smith (R-NJ). America's newest Greatest Generation needs your help to bring educational benefits back in line with current day tuitions. Use this link to contact your members: http://capwiz.com/vfw/dbq/officials/.
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HALL RENTALS
Friday, May 9, 2008 at 09:44 AM
by DD
Our spacious hall is available for Wedding Receptions, Showers, Birthdays, Anniversary's, Class Reunions and Club Meetings. We would be happy to provide catering for Club Meetings and banquets. Our spacious hall is handicap accessable, has a stage, PA System, tables, chairs, kitchen facilities and full bar. In addition we have a large parking lot with exterior lighting. Our facility is available to the Public and members. Non-Members: Full Hall Rentals are $500.00. Baby Showers are $35 per hour (except Saturday). Business Meetings are $25.00 per hour. Weekday luncheons are $8 - $10 per plate. Post & Aux Members: (w/over 1 year membership) Full Hall Rental is $175.00 one Sat & Sun per year. For additional information regarding prices, deposits, permits, kitchen privileges, bar, security, reservations, etc. contact our Asst Club Mgr Trella @ 722-5228
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From the Presidents Desk
Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 04:31 PM
by DD
Greetings Sisters and Comrades: Here we are in the last lap of our Race to complete our programs and get those reports in to the District and Department chairmen. We have accomplished quite a lot this year and our Auxiliary will surely shine when it comes time for citations and awards to be handed out. May is designed as Buddy Poppy Month. We will be offering poppies at several different sites around the city. Please make a donation if you can, as this money goes into our Relief Funds for the Post and Auxiliary. The Department Convention will be held in Ontario, California on June 20 thru June 25. If your interested in attending,I have hotel reservation forms available, just call and let me know if you need one. The fireworks sale will begin June 28th through July 4th. If you have any spare time and would like to volunteer an hour or two sometime during that period, there will be a sign-up in the clubroom. Congratulations to all Post and Auxiliary officers elected for 2008/09, Good luck and I wish you all a very fulfilling year carrying out your obligations for your position. Respectfuly submitted, President, Jenny Walker
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Your Incoming 2008-09 Post Commander Speaks
Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 04:25 PM
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The installation of Post and Auxiliary Officers for the ensuing 2008-09 year was held at our May meeting. I extend my congratulations to our newly elected and appointed Post and Auxiliary officers. I now you will provide your duties with pride and honor. I am honored to have been elected your newest Commander. I know there is a lot of history in our Post and I will do my best not to let you down. When I joined this Post I asked myself four questions. What has our post accomplished as a veterans organization? What does our post want to accomplish in the future? What can we change or improve to make things run smoother in the future? and What can I do to help our post accomplish those goals? My duties and those of this incoming years corps of officers and Chairmen will begin June 25th. I want to thank all the members, ladies, their families and our friends for their support and trust that they have placed in me. Your membership adds to our spirit and our voice in California and Washington DC in protecting Veterans Benefits and Entitlements. Without you, the front door would surely be closed forever. In preparation of Independence Day, we will be selling fireworks 28 June thru July 4 at our Post. We will again be putting up the Avenue of Flags on the 4th of July starting at 6 a.m. and return back to the hall for a great breakfast. It would be nice to see some new faces, and donŐt forget we have to take the flags down at 4 p.m. Spread the word !!! Our July Post and Auxiliary meetings will be moved to Wednesday July 9th so not to interfere with fireworks sales and family gatherings. This will be the first meeting of the new VFW year. I asking for you to attend and volunteer where you can, even if it is just once or one activity a year. We have lots to accomplish and There is no limit to what can be accomplished if it does not matter who gets the credit. Emerson. I believe in the Open Door Policy and solicit your ideas, help, suggestions, and solutions to things that you consider problems, and ways to make our organization better. In Comradeship, David Ambriz, Commander. E-mail: davebreeze1238@aol.com
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Proper Disposal of the American Flag
Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 04:23 PM
by DD
V.F.W. Post 1716 can assist with the proper disposal of an American Flag if you should own one. There are very specific rules and regulations about displaying and disposing of the American Flag. Our flag is a symbol of freedom and should always be treated with respect, great care and reverence. If a flag has become tattered, worn or faded, it should be disposed of properly rather than just tossed out with the trash. VFW Post 1716 will then properly dispose of the flag according to regulations as prescribed by the United States Flag Code. Those who do not reside near the VFW are asked to contact their local Boy Scout Council to find a troop that accepts flags for disposal. We salute you for being a proud American and ask that you continue to respect our symbol of freedom, the flag of the United States of America.
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Post Membership
Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 04:21 PM
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POST MEMBERSHIP LetŐs salute and welcome Army, Vietnam Veteran Larry Blisk. If his name sounds familiar it is because his father Ray of Lodi is also a post member. Larry has already stepped up and has been seen as volunteer server at Friday night dinners. Salute! Post membership on May 7 is currently at 244. Last year post membership was 269.
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What is Cooking in the Kitchen on Friday Nights?
Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 04:06 PM
by DD
JUNE 6th Chicken Fried Steak Dinner / 13th Ham & Scalloped Potatoes / 20th Chicken Dinner / 27 # Tamale Pie Dinner JULY 4th Dinner is CANCELLED / 11th Chicken Fried Steak / 18th Hot Roast Beef Dinner / 25 # Beef & Noodles Dinner. Menu is subject to change. Dinner served 5:30 p.m. Đ 6:30 P.m. Just $6.00 .Take-out Dinners are Available. Open to the Public & Bring some guests. # denotes Auxiliary Dinner. For their Birthday, Post & Auxiliary members of 1716 will receive a FREE Dinner upon showing their current VFW Membership Card and proof of birth date (i.e., drivers license) on the nearest Friday of their birthday. (Does NOT apply to take-out dinners).
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From Your Chaplain
Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 04:02 PM
by DD
We have many members and friends who are recovering from various illnesses and operations unknown to us. We are glad Shirley is out of the hospital and now home doing well. Give us a call or drop us a line and let us know how you are doing. We will drape our charters June 4th and gave a final salutes to Comrade and Sister Loretta Killen of Lakewood, WA and Comrade Leo Bud Decker, Past Capt of the VFW Honor Guard. We extend our deepest sympathy and prayers to Delores Decker, their families and all of you whom have lost friends and loved ones. Our prayers and get-well wishes for a speedy recovery go to; Shirley Head, Alice Carreiro, Diane Morgan. and Norman Ball. If you know of a Comrade, Sister or family members who is ill, in distress, in need of visitors, or suffering bereavement, please contact your Chaplain, Commander or President. Each day is a gift from God. If your unable visit the Post, let us know how you are doing. Lets all give thanks and take the time to remember and to pray for the safe return of our military men and women serving overseas. Wishing you a Happy Fourth of July. Please take some time to remember our armed forces who are far away from home. While we celebrate our 4th of July, let us celebrate those who have unselfishly served and still serving this country, the true patriots. Dear Heavenly Father, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. AMEN. God Bless You and our Troops. Joe Kleinsmith Tel: 588-5525 jkleinsmith@yahoo.com Billie Hand, Auxiliary Chaplain 831-724-6832
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Avenue of Flags down Freedom Boulevard
Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 03:57 PM
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Help Needed for Avenue of Flags. We proudly place out an Avenue of Flag along Freedom Boulevard on Veterans Day, Memorial Day and soon again on the 4th of July. We start setting ouyt at 6 a.m. and then back to the VFW hall for a great breakfast prepared by our Ladies Auxiliary, and it is Free. It would be nice to see some new faces, and do not forget we also have to take the flags down at 4 p.m. If you have a pick-up bring it. Spread the word !!!
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VFW FIREWORKs BOOTH NEEDs YOUR SUPPORT AND YOUR VOLUNTEER HELP
Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 03:53 PM
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Sales begin June 28th thru July 4th. Comrades and Ladies, We have three additional selling days this year. We were short handed help last year. Even if you can volunteer for just only 1 hour, please signup. Call Trella at 722-5228. This is our BIGGEST FUND RAISER for the entire year. Be sure to tell youŐre your family and friends where OUR POST & BOOTH IS LOCATED! The competition is very fierce. Hey guys and gals, ŇitŐs a jungle out there!Ó Make sure your friends and family buy only from OUR VFW booth! Spread the word and remember that presentation of your VFW 1716 membership card entitles you to a 10% discount at the time of your purchase. Just another benefit of being a member of VFW Freedom Post 1716 and Auxiliary.
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Price Increases -
Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 03:51 PM
by DD
Due to rising costs and the economy, the House Committee and membership voted to increase all alcoholic beverages 25 cents and increase Friday night dinners 50 cents, Effective 1 June 2008.
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May 9 - Military Spouses Day Proclamation
Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 09:33 AM
by DD
WASHINGTON, May 5, 2008 – Military spouses embody the courage, nobility of duty, and love of country that inspire every American. On Military Spouse Day, we pay tribute to the husbands and wives who support their spouses in America's Armed Forces during times of war and peace.
The legacy of military spouses began when colonial Americans were fighting for independence. Martha Washington boosted the morale of her husband's troops by visiting battlefields and tending to the wounded. Since then, members of our Armed Forces have served our Nation accompanied by the steadfast love and support of their spouses and families.
While our men and women in uniform are protecting our country's founding ideals of liberty, democracy, and justice, their spouses live with uncommon challenges, endure sleepless nights, and spend long periods raising children alone. Many military spouses are also committed volunteers, serving other military families and local communities. Our Nation benefits from the sacrifices of our military families, and we are inspired by their courage, strength, and leadership.
On Military Spouse Day and throughout the year, we honor the commitment spouses have made to freedom's cause. To learn about ways to support our troops and their spouses and families, I encourage all Americans to visit www.americasupportsyou.mil.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 9, 2008, as Military Spouse Day. I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities and by expressing their gratitude to the husbands and wives of those serving in the United States Armed Forces.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fifth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-second.
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