Post 8045 Annual Breakfast
Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 12:45 PM
by Post8045
Post 8045 at Argyle, MO had their annual breakfast on February 17th. The community enjoyed a breakfast of eggs, sausage, pancakes and homemade sweetrolls. This event is held to provide funds for the purchase of flags annualy to place on the veterans graves in the community cemeteries.
Community enjoying their breakfast with Comrades and Ladies Auxiliary in the background preparing the meal.
Comrades enjoying a break and discussing various topics.
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Post 8045 / Ladies Auxiliary Donate to St. James Veterans Home Adopt-A-Vet
Monday, December 31, 2007 at 12:59 PM
by Post8045
Post 8045 and Ladies Auxiliary participated in the Missouri Veterans Home Assistance League Adopt -A-Vet For the Holidays with a donation.
The money will be used to purchase a gift for the close to 150 men and women that are living in the St. James Veterans home.
Not all Veterans have family that can make their season a magical time. Everyone deserves the hope and peace that the holidays promise each one of us.
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Post 8045 Members Christmas Party
Monday, December 31, 2007 at 09:33 AM
by Post8045
Post 8045 recently gathered to enjoy their annual Members Christmas Party at the Post home, even without electricity for four hours. Thanks to a family member, we were able to hook up a generator to our switch box and continue with the festivities.
Santa Claus stopped by to visit with the members children and give them a treat and listen to what they wanted for Christmas.
The buffet style meal of panned fried chicken and a dishes ,brought by members were enjoyed by all.
After the meal a Christmas gift exchange was done and attendance prizes were given out.
Bingo this year was canceled, due to the existing weather conditions and weather that was coming in later that evening. It was best to get everyone home safe and sound.
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Post 8045 Comrade featured in Missouri Veterans Home- St. James Newsletter
Sunday, December 30, 2007 at 12:50 PM
by Post8045
Post 8045 Comrade, Harold Verhoff was featured in the Missouri Veterans Home - St. James Veterans Spotlight. In February of 1945, Harold enlisted in the Army's 31st Infantry and proudly served his country in Korea until January 1947.
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Post 8045 Veteran's Day Programs
Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 06:57 PM
by Post8045
Members of Argyle Post 8045 and other Veteran Service Organizations participated in Veteran's Day programs throughout our surrounding communities. The veterans provided Color Guard for the ceremonies at the local schools. The ceremonies were opened to the public and were very well attended.
The schools involved were St. Joseph School, Westphalia, MO; Vienna High School, Vienna MO and Fatima High School, Westphalia, MO.
Some of the highlights were the retirement of the US Flags; Power Point Presentation covering the campaigns our community veterans were involved in and the story of TAPS.
The Commander of Argyle Post 8045 was the guest speaker at both high schools.
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Post 8045's Annual Shooting Match and Chicken Dinner
Sunday, November 11, 2007 at 11:59 AM
by Post8045
Argyle Post 8045 held their Annual Shooting Match and Chicken Dinner on November 4th. This has been an annual event for the post for the last 60 years. Thanks to the members that started this awesome event.
The shooting match consisted of shotgun and rifle matches that provide a chance for the lucky winners to take away a ham or turkey. We were able to hold nine rounds of shotgun and 5 rounds of rifle matches, with a money round throughout the afternoon.
The meal and homemade desserts were provided by the members, along with a Country Store and Bingo for the community to enjoy.
A good time was had by all.
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POST 8045 participates in Maries County Fair Parade
Monday, September 3, 2007 at 09:20 AM
by Post8045
Members and the Ladies Auxilary of Post 8045, Argyle Mo participated in the 2007 Maries County Fair Parade on Sept 01, 2007 in Vienna,MO. Members rode on a decorated float and distributed candy along the route. A warm and welcomed applause could be heard as the float passed by along the parade route. We look forward to participating again next year.
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