VFW MO Post 5896 - Farmington

Super Bowl VFW Post 5896 Chili Cook-Off

Posted at 10:52 PM on Sunday, February 7, 2010 by Public Relations Officer

Farmington VFW Post 5896 had its Super Bowl Chili Cook-Off before the game and what a turnout for the event.  Pictured above left to right are the winners; 1^st Place Linda Weiss, 2^nd Place Jim Barnhouse and 3^rd Place Sandy Mayfield.  Linda Weiss said her winning chili is from an old family recipe and it is a secret.

Pictured above is a rare behind the seen look at the Chili Cook-Off VFW Post Judges with the brutal task of tasting for a winner.

In the Post Club Room many members turned out to help eat the winning chili and bartender Chrysten Whaley appears to be quite happy maybe her tip glass is doing well on Super Bowl Sunday.

 

February / March 2010 Post Newsletter

Posted at 07:45 PM on Saturday, January 16, 2010 by Public Relations Officer

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VFW at Missouri National Guard Briefing

Posted at 03:50 PM on Sunday, January 10, 2010 by Public Relations Officer

Dave Morgan Department of Missouri Commander (right) and Tony Carroll VFW Post 5896 Commander & National Aide-de-Camp (left) were honored to be invited and attended the Missouri National Guard benefit briefing at the Cape Girardeau and Farmington Missouri Armories over the weekend.  This was an excellent opportunity to say thank you to these men and women for their service to this country and to explain what the Veterans of Foreign Wars is about.  Commander Dave Morgan made it clear that the Veterans of Foreign Wars was here to help them with information, programs and to help them obtain their veteran benefits they are entitled too.  "Veterans Helping Veterans"

Missouri Department Commander Dave Morgan talked with and signed-up MAJ Mike Hirtz to the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Missouri National Guard members lined up to ask questions and look at the programs the VFW offers our troops. Dave Moran was pleased to talk with and shake the hand of every soldier there.

Department Commander Morgan and National Aire-de-Camp Carroll were more than glad to assist the soldiers with any questions and in the process signed up a total of 21 members to the Veterans of Foreign Wars this weekend.

State Commander Dave Morgan officially presented Post 5896 Commander Tony Carroll with his National Aire-de-Camp to the Commander-in-Chief hat at the National Guard Armory benefit briefing.

Ground Breaking at Camp Hope / $30,000.00 Donation by E.M.L.D.C.

Posted at 06:34 PM on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 by Public Relations Officer

   (L to R: Camp Hope Jerry Wells, Ed Boyer & Laborer's Union Gary Elliott, Perry Pryor)

As many members know the Post has been supporting Camp Hope here in rural Farmington monetarily and with volunteer help since its first year.  The top priority of Camp Hope disabled veterans hunting lodge is so veterans will be able to enjoy hiking, hunting, and fishing, skeet shooting and canoeing with the assistance of the volunteers at Camp Hope.  Camp Hope is the dream of a father (Mike White, Camp Hope President) to honor the memory of his son Chris Neal White that was killed by an IED on June 20, 2006 in Iraq protecting our freedom.  

               ( L to R: Jerry Wells, Perry Pryor, Gary Elliott, Steve Bradley and Ed Boyer)

In October of last year I was approached by a Business Manager Steve Bradley and Union President Larry Moses from Laborer’s Union Local 916 here in Farmington.  They wanted to financially help war veterans and asked for ways that could be done.  One of my suggestions was Camp Hope; they liked the idea of the money staying locally to help veterans and made a $1000.00 donation.  Now for the big news: Eastern Missouri Laborer’s District Council (EMLDC) wants to help Camp Hope with their dream of building cabins so more combat wounded veterans can benefit from Camp Hope. On January 6, 2010 VFW Post 5896 Commander attended the Ground Breaking Ceremony for additional cabins and Eastern Missouri Laborer’s District Council made a very generous donation presenting a check for $30,000.00 to Camp Hope Manager Jerry Wells and Ed Boyer.

Farmington VFW Post 5896 says hats off and three cheers for the Laborer’s Union, what a wonderful gift to help wounded veterans.(Farmington VFW Post 5896 Commander Tony Carroll at Camp Hope)

All works according to plans there should be a ribbon cutting cememony with two new cabins at Camp Hope in April of this year 2010.  Anyone wishing to donate to Camp Hope can mail it to: Camp Hope, P.O. Box 52, Farmington, MO 63640 or go to their website http://www.chrisnealfarm.com/main/

National Aide-de-Camp Appointment

Posted at 09:55 PM on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 by Public Relations Officer

Local V.F.W. Post Commander Tony Carroll of Farmington Post 5896 has been appointed as National Aide-de-Camp to the V.F.W. Commander-in-Chief Thomas J. Tradewell, Sr.  Missouri State Commander Dave Morgan recommended Commander Carroll for the honorary appointment for his outstanding services to Posts and the Department above and beyond the call of duty.  (Pictured above: Tony Carroll, VFW Post 5896 Commander)

VFW Post 5896 Christmas Party

Posted at 10:02 PM on Saturday, December 19, 2009 by Public Relations Officer

The Post Ladies Auxiliary made a superb dinner for the Post Christmas Party.  We also had a surprise visit from Santa Claus at the party.  Both children young and old can up to sit on Santa’s lap to tell him their Christmas list.

The Members and Officers of VFW Post 5896 wish everyone a safe enjoyable Christmas and a Happy New Year.

The grandchildren of Bill and Mary Jane Wulfers came to the Post Christmas Party in a horse drawn carriage, that is great!

December 2009 / January 2010 Post Newsletter

Posted at 07:48 PM on Friday, November 27, 2009 by Public Relations Officer

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