Recent Vets we need YOU...help!
Thursday, July 14, 2011 at 12:05 PM
by post2573
The VFW has been around for a long time and faced the need to get new veterans involved in the organization multiple times with WWII, Korean, Viet Nam, Desert Storm et.al. veterans available for membership but often not wanting to join.
I don't think anyone knows why you, the recent veteran, is not joining. This blog entry is aimed at asking you what would motivate you to join a veterans organization? How do you feel about the VFW? What do you need from a veterans organization? If you are already familiar with our local Post 2573 what needs to change to bring you into the brotherhood?
Respond in the comments so that everyone reading can see your issues or email to:
vfwpostblog@earthlink.net
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Hall Rentals, great location for wedding receptions, dances, parties, meetings
Saturday, July 2, 2011 at 07:16 PM
by post2573
Hall Rental Info:
First 4 hours $400.00 then $80.00 for each additional hour
Security Officer $200.00
Cleaning Deposit $200.00
Use of the Kitchen $100.00
If serving alcohol the post must provide a bartender $150.00
For contact information call 512-5687
Pictures and measurements coming
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We are easy to find
Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 06:30 PM
by post2573
2722 -B Carolina Beach Rd., Wilmington NC 28412
(910) 791-9590 Click on "View Larger Map" at bottom.
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Saturday Breakfast
Friday, February 13, 2009 at 06:30 PM
by post2573
Nothing fancy! Just good food and Comradeship.
Every Saturday starting January 26, 2008 Post 2573 will be serving breakfast at 8 AM (and sorry! No powdered eggs-just fresh).
Commander Stanley
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Bingo Anyone? Thursdays at 7PM
Friday, February 13, 2009 at 06:30 PM
by post2573
The public is invited, doors open at 6 pm. Three $500.00 games and much more!
We are easy to find there is an airplane out front:
2722 -B Carolina Beach Rd., Wilmington NC 28412
(910) 791-9590
For more information contact Gary Price,
(919) 344-4044
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Officers and Meeting Schedules
Friday, February 13, 2009 at 06:30 PM
by post2573
General meeting 3rd Tuesday of each month 1900
Auxiliary meeting 2nd Tuesday each month 1930
VietNam Vets Chapter 885 4th Monday each month 1830
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Post Officers
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Auxiliary Officers
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Commander:
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Joe Stanley
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President
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Hilda Smith
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Senior Vice:
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Frank Roberts
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Senior Vice
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Nancy Holland
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Junior Vice:
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Claude McDonald
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Junior Vice
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Aslee McCleUan
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Pro Tempore QM:
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Lawrence Caristo
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Chaplain
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Elizabeth Patterson
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Adjutant:
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Lawrence Caristo
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Treasurer
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Deborah Crowder
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Chaplain:
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Donald Nixon
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Conductress
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Marie Pensyl
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Judge Advocate:
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Frank Roberts
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Secretary
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Barbara Hollis
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Surgeon:
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David Buckley
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Guard
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Buelah Melvin
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1st Year Trustee:
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Ray Sanford
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Trustee 1
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Barbara Hollis
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2nd Year Trustee:
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Jack Clayton
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Trustee 2
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Jane Zopfi
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3rd Year Trustee:
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Thurman Bass
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Trustee
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Jeanette Harris
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Medal of Honor winner casket turns golden
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 03:29 PM
by post2573
There is an email going around that talks about the funeral of Mike Monsoor. The email claims that navy SEALS in attendance put their trident pins on the casket as a tribute to Monsoor's action saving the lives of two of his team.
When emails like this come around you often find they are fakes made up for someone's political or social agenda. Before I post anything to this blog that uses emails that I receive I go to snopes.com to verify the information. Because of the verification step most do not get posted!
This one is true and a great tribute from the survivors to their fallen brother. The link to snopes is below, look at the pictures to see how the casket turns golden:
snopes.com Mike Monsoor
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VFW Washington Weekly - July 21, 2008
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 01:50 PM
by post2573
In This Issue:
1. FY2009 VA Funding Bill
2. House VA Committee Action
3. VA Outreach Hearing
4. SECDEF Recommends New Guard Chief
1. FY2009 VA Funding Bill: The Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously cleared its version of the 2009 VA Funding Bill. The bill provides $72.7 billion in discretionary funding for military construction and Veterans Affairs. This is about $5 billion more than the current fiscal year, and is in line with the House Appropriations Committee's recommendations. It includes:
$47.7 billion in total VA discretionary funding.
$41.1 billion for VA health care.
$1.2 billion for VA construction projects, nearly double the president's request, and $1.1 billion for hospital maintenance and repairs.
$84 million more than the president's request for medical and prosthetic research.
$350 million to help certain higher income Category 8 veterans to begin enrolling in VA.
$250 million targeted to the care of rural veterans.
The bill now moves to the floor of the Senate for a vote.
Read more...
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NC Coordinator for National Military Services
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 08:21 AM
by post2573
State Commander Larry Flood has appointed Mark Bergman (Post 10630) be the NC Coordinator for National Military Services.
This includes all activities for the following programs:
Operation Uplink
Unmet Needs
Military Assistance Program (MAP)
Adopt a Unit Program
Area Coordinators are Bill Greene (Ft. Bragg/Pope AFB) Mark Sandman (Camp LeJune), Michael T. Burris (Seymour Johnson AFB), and Euell "Buzz" Griggs (National Guard/Reserves).
Mark can be reached at: logsgm@yahoo.com
National Information can be found at: http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.levelc&cid=1835
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Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen 2008-2009 Programs
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 08:12 AM
by post2573
State Commander has appointed a new Voice of Democracy Chairman for 2008-2009. Comrade Ray Yamrus (Post 7318) is this years VOD Chair. Ray can be reached at: yamrusrayann@aol.com
Mike Asycue (Post 2417) remains the State Patriot's Pen Chairman. Mike can be reached at 919-496-5637
VOD Program 2008-2009 Theme
"Service and Sacrifice by America’s Veterans Benefit Today’s Youth by ... "
Entry Deadline
Nov. 1, 2008
National Information at: http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.leveld&did=150
Patriot's Pen Program 2008-2009 Theme
"Why America’s Veterans Should be Honored”
Entry Deadline
Nov. 1, 2008
National Information at: http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm?fa=cmty.leveld&did=151
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Vote and Get a Free Download
Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 03:47 PM
by post2573
(via
VFW.org)
The moment has arrived! Finalists have been chosen in the VFW Fly the Flag Photo Contest and voting has begun.
Vote for your favorite photo and we’ll send you a free download of country music artist Ricky Lee's popular song "A Soldier Like You."
The best of the best have been selected. Now it's your turn to vote for the patriotic photo you think should win. Voting makes you eligible to download a country song from Ricky Lee!
Be part of VFW's
2008 Fly the Flag campaign! Let everyone know you support America's defenders and will never forget their sacrifice for freedom.
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