VFW POST 9281 NEWS AND VIEWS/Sr. Vice Commander Marvin Cable, Editor /SUMMER 2008
Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 06:59 PM
by post9281
NEWS & VIEWS is a publication of Omar Buchanan VFW Post 9281. It is published Quarterly in March, June, September, and December. We welcome comments and suggestions of all our members. Send them to: Attention Commander Grant, P.O. Box 1882, Bryson City NC 28713
New mailing address for Post 9281
The mailing address for our post has changed. The new address in PO Box 1882. Please make a note of it. Everyone who has a key to the old PO Box needs to turn them in as soon as possible.
Upcoming meetings of Post 9281. Mark your calendar now.
Summer meetings of Post 9281 will be held on July 15th, August 19th, and September 16th. Meetings begin at 1930 with a pre meeting, pot luck dinner at 1830. Every member is encouraged to attend. Your participation is important in order to "Honor The Dead By Serving The Living". Your post home is located beside the Drivers License Examiners Office on Hwy. 19 North of Bryson City. Post phone number: 488- 3547.
New Officers for 2008 - 2009
Newly elected and some reelected officers for the 2008 - 2009 term were sworn in at the may meeting. Their term of service began with the swearing in of the State Commander on June 14th. Your officers are:
Post Commander Jesse Grant
Sr. Vice Commander Marvin Cable
Jr. Vice Commander James Whitt
Quartermaster Wayne Keener
Judge Advocate Robert Ebert
Chaplain Robert Larsen
Surgeon Dockie Brendle
3 Year Trustee Eric Vaughn
2 Year Trustee Lawrence Becker
1 Year Trustee William Hintz
Installation of 2008 - 2009 Officers by District Commander Jerry Warren.
Dockie Brendle receives award for 32 years of continuous service to VFW.
Ballard Williamson presents a US Flag that was flown in Iraq to Post 9281.
Upcoming events of Post 9281.
Forth of July Post 9281 will open Freedom Fest at 1000 hours, with a Presentation of the Colors, a three round volley, The Star Spangled Banner, and patriotic readings. Our post will have a booth on Everett Street to distribute information about veterans, as well as raise funds by selling flags, poppies, T-shirts, and caps.
September 11th At 1900 hours, Post 9281 Honor Guard will honor Patriots Day with a Missing Man Ceremony. It will be held at the Veterans Monument in Bryson City.
Post 9281 Honor Guard provided graveside services for our recently fallen comrade: Commander Eric Arnholdt, WW II Veteran.
BINGO Every Saturday night!
Early bird at 5:30, Regular bingo at 7:00. Fun, food, soft drinks, and cash prizes. We still need volunteers to assist with bingo. If you are willing to give a couple of hours of your time please contact our Bingo Chairman, Jason Pummer at 828-736-8277.
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