VFW MO Post 3770-Mountain Grove

Mtn Grove VFW July Meeting

Posted at 08:47 PM on Saturday, July 11, 2009 by IJK in Post 3770 Meetings

Mtn Grove VFW Joint June Meeting

Posted at 10:20 PM on Saturday, June 6, 2009 by IJK in Post 3770 Meetings

    Each year VFW Post 3770 chooses to hold a joint meeting for planning purposes.  It is held in June so the Post and Ladies Auxiliary can get the plans underway for the activities for the ensuing year.  the Post provides and prepares breakfast for all who attend and the Ladies Auxiliary enjoys our hospitality.  The new schedule is taken care of and will be posted here in the coming weeks and also included in the next newsletter.  Incoming Commander Proctor and incoming President Smith shared a few words with us and outgoing Commander Dodds thanked all for the successful two years the Post and Ladies Auxiliary has enjoyed while he was Commander.  Outgoing Adjutant Kochis was thanked for his ten years of service.  Today's meeting consisted of 19 members of the Post and 8 members of the Ladies Auxiliary.  The following pictures are courtesy of Comrade Ed Hawley.   

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May 2009 Mtn Grove VFW Meeting

Posted at 10:38 PM on Saturday, May 9, 2009 by IJK in Post 3770 Meetings

    The area experienced a severe wind storm with heavy rain on the morning of May 8.  Post 3770 had several trees damaged to various degrees but we were lucky that none fell on the building.  The post still had no electricity the morning of the 9th but Lloyd Darter the manager of the Mtn Grove Airport brought us a small generator shortly before the meeting was to begin and coffee was made but not done prior to the meeting.  We took a short break during the meeting when the coffee was ready but had to do without our customary breakfast.
    VFW Post 3770 awards the post scholarships each year just before the May meeting and this year was no exception.  The recipients are pictured below receiving the first half of their scholarships.  The second half will be awarded after the successful completion of their first semester.


    Commander Allen Dodds Jr. and Mtn Grove recipient Jessica Jarrett.


    Commander Allen Dodds Jr and Norwood recipient Samantha Watts


    Commander Allen Dodds Jr and Liberty Faith Christian Academy recipient Michael Hawley


    District 18 Commander Charlie Dickinson honored us by attending our meeting today.  Commander Dickinson is from Post 3135, Hartville, Mo and has been District 18 Commander for several years but will be stepping down this year.  He has done an excellent job as District Commander.
   

    The above photos are of the installation of the officers for the ensuing year, 2009-2010.  Life Member, Charter Member and Past Post Commander (1982-83 & 1986-87) Carl Swenson was the installing officer per the request of the Commander - elect Lyman "Pete" Proctor.  "Pete" is also a Post Life Member, Charter Member and Past Post Commander in the years of 1987-88.
   
   

	The photos in this table are various photos taken before and during the meeting.  To view any of the photos in the tables in a larger scale merely "right click" and then choose "view image"

     During the meeting a motion was made and approved to make a donation to the National Wild Turkey Federation's "Jake Days" for youth.  Shown below is QM Kelley making the donation to Charlie Dickinson to deliver to the Wright County Branch of the Organization on Post 3770's behalf.

Mtn Grove VFW April Meeting

Posted at 09:06 PM on Saturday, April 11, 2009 by IJK in Post 3770 Meetings

    The monthly meeting of VFW Post 3770 of Mountain Grove, Mo was held on April 11, 2009.  The members started gathering before 8:00 a. m.  Comrade Pete Proctor was called away to a store emergency in Salem and had to leave early to repair a refrigeration unit.  Comrades Hawley and Kelley prepared breakfast with Hawley doing the bulk of the work.  Everyone had eaten and were waiting for the meeting to begin when Comrade Overholser entered with his wife and asked if she could make a presentation to the members before the meeting.
    The photo below is Sister Regina Overholser, a member of VFW Post 3770 Ladies Auxliliary making her presentation concerning the American Cancer Society and the local "Relay for Life" event that will take place here in Mtn Grove on May 1 and 2.

    Below the gathered members listen intently as she tells us of the event and how we can help.


    The meeting got started promptly at 10:00 a. m. by Commander Allen Dodds Jr.  April is election month throughout the VFW at the post level of the organization.  The installation will take place during the May meeting and then the newly elected officers will assume their duties following the installation of the Dept Commander on June 20, 2009. 



    Commander-Elect Proctor appointed Terry Prock as Adjutant and Ed Hawley as Service Officer prior to his having to leave.  Comrade Overholser filled in as Chaplain for the meeting.  Meeting was closed by Commander Dodds following reading correspondence to the members.
Cheerily
IJK

March VFW Post 3770 Meeting

Posted at 09:22 PM on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 by IJK in Post 3770 Meetings

    Sr-Vice Commander "Pete" Proctor preparing breakfast.  Comrade Proctor was nominated for the office of Commander during the nomination process of the business meeting.


    Becky Davis, of the Mtn Grove Senior Center spoke to us before the meeting concerning the need for funds due to their recent loss of the building to a fire.  Insurance will cover  replacing the building but they are a little shy of being able to get the equipment they need.  The Mtn Grove Senior Center will be having a fundraiser at the Mtn Grove Y on Thursday, March 19th.  The Senior Center provides "Miles for Meals" for homebound residents of the county, space for a free tax preparation for seniors project, space for a veteran representative, space for Ozarks Independent Living .  The new building for the Senior Center will be at the Cedar Center on E Business 60.  She gave an interesting talk and answered many questions from the members in attendance.


    Shawn Dodds, a freshman student at Mtn Grove High School and a member of the Mtn Grove JROTC, spoke to us prior to the meeting and told us of his desire to be able to attend "Football Camp" during the summer break.  He stated that he already had saved $100 of the $300 needed and that he was trying to raise the rest.  It was his first public speaking experience and he did fine. His parents and grandparents should be proud of him.

    The photos in the table below were taken prior and during the meeting.  If you were at the meeting you may be in one of the photos so look closely.  Right "click" and then choose "view image" from the drop down menu to see them in a larger size.

   
    Post 3770 had a great meeting and a lot business was taken into consideration and acted on and/or tabled.  Nominations were made for the coming election to be held at the April Post meeting.  If you have never attended a meeting then you should make an effort to attend and help us with your input.  VFW Posts are managed by the "clique" that attends meetings and provides input.

Mtn Grove VFW March Meeting

Posted at 02:01 PM on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 by IJK in Post 3770 Meetings

    The March monthly meeting for Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3770 of Mountain Grove, Missouri will be held on Saturday, march 14, 2009.  Breakfast will be served around 9:00 a. m. and the meeting will begin promptly at 10:00 a. m.  The March meeting is when the election process starts and the officers will be nominated for the coming year.  Please try to attend and make sure your choice is nominated. The election will be at the April meeting with the installation taking place in May.  The new officers will not assume the office until the new Department Commander is installed on June 20, 2009.
Cheerily
IJK

Mtn Grove VFW Donates to Mtn Grove JROTC

Posted at 09:33 PM on Monday, February 16, 2009 by IJK in Post 3770 Meetings

    Post Commander Allen Dodds Jr (left) is shown handing a check to Lt Col. Lee Beamon USMC (ret.) who is the head instructor of the Mountain Grove Marine Corps JROTC unit at Mtn Grove School.  VFW Post 3770 makes an annual donation to the JROTC unit.
    The donation was made following the February Post 3770 meeting.  Twenty members were in attendance for the meeting following an excellent breakfast of French Toast and sausage links.

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