VFW NC Post 5362 - Morganton

Table Rock Post 5362 Donates School Supplies

Posted at 10:02 AM on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 by post5362 in Post Activities

The Table Rock Post 5362 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars along with their Ladies Auxiliary recently donated school supplies to W.A. Young Elementary School.  The supplies, which included backpacks, notebooks, glue, pencils, folders and other assorted items were collected from local retailers, were put together in 10 bundles.  Each bundle will be given to students in need of the supplies.  Special thanks from Post 5362 to all retailers for their generous donations of the school supplies. 

Law Enforcement Appreciation Breakfast – 5 September 2009

Posted at 08:59 AM on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 by post5362 in Post Activities

  The Table Rock Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5362 and their Ladies Auxiliary conducted a Law Enforcement Appreciation Breakfast on 5 September 2009.  The breakfast drew in approximately 40 law officers from the varied agencies within Burke County.  The menu consisted of eggs, biscuits and gravy, fried potatoes, sausage, bacon, liver mush, grits, and beverages.  The breakfast, which is done annually, is provided free by the post and is done in appreciation for the dedicated service that these professionals provide Burke County.  The post would like to thank Food Lion Groceries for their donation of the menu items that made the breakfast possible. 

Members from the various Law Enforcement Agencies of Burke County enjoy their breakfast and conversations with the  veterans and members of the Table Rock VFW Post 5362.  (Photograph courtesy of Stacy R. Edgin, VFW Post 5362)

Ladies Auxiliary to Post 5362 Donates Money to Hospice

Posted at 04:26 PM on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 by post5362 in Post Activities

 

VFW Post 5362 Ladies Auxiliary donates $100.00 to Burke Hospice - 11 June 2009

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Table Rock Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5362 recently donated $100.00 to Burke Hospice of Valdese.  Edith Hall, Senior Vice President of the Post’s Ladies Auxiliary presented the donation, which took place at VFW Post 5362, located at 519 Hopewell Road.  Receiving the donation was Teresa Adkins, Outreach Specialist for Burke Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., which is located at 1721 Enon Road in Valdese. 

Hospice is a term used to describe both a type of healthcare facility, and a type of healthcare. Hospice care, known as palliative care, is care for the dying or terminally ill. Once all treatment options have been exhausted, a patient is placed in hospice care to provide comfort and dignity in one's final days.

Mrs. Adkins stated that the donation would be used toward those who cannot afford to pay for Hospice Care.  Anyone with questions concerning hospice care or wishing to make donations may contact Mrs. Adkins at 828-879-1601.  

VFW Post 5362 Ladies Auxiliary Senior Vice President Edith Hall (shown at left) presents a check for $100.00 to Teresa Adkins (shown at right), representing Burke Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc.(Photograph Courtesy of VFW Post 5362)   

Post 5362 Ladies Auxiliary hands out U.S. Flags 14 June 2009

Posted at 08:27 AM on Thursday, June 18, 2009 by post5362 in Post Activities

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Table Rock Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5362 handed out U.S. Flags in recognition of flag day.  The flags, which numbered over 180, were given to customers of the Wal-Mart store located at 1227 Burkemont Ave on 14 June, National Flag Day.     

Flag Day - the anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777 - was officially established by the Proclamation of President Woodrow Wilson on May 30th, 1916. While Flag Day was celebrated in various communities for years after Wilson's proclamation, it was not until August 3rd, 1949, that President Truman signed an Act of Congress designating June 14th of each year as National Flag Day.

The week of June 14 is designated as "National Flag Week." During National Flag Week, the president issues a proclamation urging U.S. citizens to fly the American flag for the duration of that week. The flag should also be displayed on all Government buildings. Some organizations hold parades and events in celebration of America's national flag and everything it represents.

Post Raises over $500 for Fort Bragg Fisher House (Click to Enlarge)

Posted at 12:21 PM on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 by post5362 in Post Activities

Post Holds Flag Retirement Ceremony

Posted at 12:00 PM on Monday, April 6, 2009 by post5362 in Post Activities

  Members of the Table Rock Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) alonge with the post’s Ladies Auxillary conducted a U.S. Flag retirement ceremony on March 21, 2009.  The ceremony, which was performed at VFW Post 5362, located at 519 Hopewell Road, officially retired over 600 U.S. Flags which had become unserviceable.  Several Prisoner of War (POW) / Missing in Action (MIA) flags were also officially retired at the same ceremony.   

 The United States Code stipulates, “When a U.S. flag is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, it should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.”  Unserviceable flags can be defined as those that are extremely weathered, ripped, tattered, or stained.  

The first flag was cermonially raised, lowered, and properly folded, representating the flags that followed.  Each flag was then cermemonially burned in a dignafied manner.   After burning, the ashes of each flag were then burried as required by federal law. 

 The Table Rock VFW Post has a Red, White, and Blue collection box located at the front of the post where persons may deposit flags that require retirement.  Retirement ceremonies are normally done on Flag Day and on a bi-annual basis.  Persons requesting information regarding flag retirement, proper display of the flag or inquiring about membership may call the post at (828)-437-0427.

  Pictured left to right are Post Commader James Metcalf, Quarter Master Donald Patterson, House Committee Member Jack Icard, Junior Vice Commander Ed Waycaster, Senior Vice Commander Steve Settlemyre, House Committee Member Robert Swink, and Post Trustee Jack Anderson.  Not pictured are Post Associate Jack Anderson and Ladies Auxillary Members Nancy Reese and Barbara Icard.     (Photograph Courtesy of Nancy Resse, VFW Post 5362 Ladies Auxillary)