VFW MO Post 5553 - Bowling Green

VFW WASHINGTON WEEKLY, October 9, 2008

Posted at 08:35 AM on Friday, October 10, 2008 by post5553

110th Congress Wrap-Up

In This Issue:
1. President Signs VA Funding Bill
2. Congress Clears Veterans' Health and Benefit Bills
3. Vet Accomplishments for 110th Congress
4. Election Day Coming - Get Out the Vote

To read the full text go to Mo Legislative Updates

Sponsorship on the VFW MO WebCOM Network

Posted at 11:49 PM on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 by post5553

Welcome Home Event -V.A. Hospital-Columbia (Nov. 1st)

Posted at 07:18 PM on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 by post5553

     A Welcome Home event for Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans and their families will take place at the Truman V.A. Hospital in Columbia on Saturday, Nov. 1st from 3pm to 6pm.  Major General King Sidwell, Adjutant General of the Missouri National Guard, will be the featured speaker at a brief ceremony.  As many as 20 agencies and organizations will participate to assure that these latest combat veterans and their families are fully aware of the benefits and services available to them.  A variety of other activities are scheduled including a “Team Challenge” for all ages, a rock wall climb for those 16 and older, musical entertainment, gift bags and food.  For more information, contact Stephen Gaither, Public Affairs Officer at the Truman V.A. Hospital at 573-814-6308

VFW Post 5553 Activity Calendar 2008

Posted at 02:13 PM on Sunday, October 5, 2008 by post5553

Monday October 6, 2008, Post & Ladies Auxiliary Meeting 7:30 PM

Thursday October 9, 2008, Bingo Starting 6:45 PM.  Doors open 5:30 PM

Thursday October 16, 2008, Bingo Starting 6:45 PM.  Doors open 5:30 PM

Saturday October 18, 2008, Dance (A Side of Country Band) 8-11 PM

Thursday October 23, 2008, Bingo Starting 6:45 PM.  Doors open 5:30 PM

Sunday October 26, 2008, District 17 Meeting 1:00 PM, VFW Post 4342 Kahoka.

Thursday October 30, 2008, Bingo Starting 6:45PM.  Doors open 5:30PM

Post Officers VFW Post 5553

Posted at 01:58 PM on Sunday, October 5, 2008 by post5553

Commander:                   Bernie Berns   (573)324-9957  email:axyloskar@yahoo.com                                 cell phone                                                      (314)368-3485

Sr. Vice Commander:    Tom Marshall   (573)594-3999  email: patandtom@windstream.net

Jr. Vice Commander:    Jim Marshall     (573)324-3241 email:jimmarshall@bearcreekwhse.com

Adjutant:                          Don Watts          (573)324-2357  email:dowa@areatech.com

Quartermaster:             Durward Crisman  (573)324-5230  email:vfw5553@areatech.com

Judge Advocate:           Don Watts           See Adjutant

Surgeon:                        Bill Mallory         (573)324-2376  No email

Chaplain:                      Paul Grigsby      (573)435-6703  email:grigsbypaul@yahoo.com

3 Year Trustee            Jim Hubert          (573)324-1861 No email

2 Year Trustee:            Everett Lovell     (573)324-2565  No email 

1 Year Trustee:           Bill Swarnes        (573)324-3446

Officer of the Day:       Jr. Hubert             (573)324-3904  email:jrdot@bowling-green.net

Service Officer:           Everett Lovell       See 3 Year Trustee

VSIO:                           Don Watts              See Adjutant

Recruiter:                   Don Watts              See Adjutant