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VFW Post 9274 Falls Church
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Daily Post Canteen Hours of Operation are from 4 to 10 pm. Canteen Manager Shannon Skelton can be contacted at Canteen phone: 703-241-9274.
For Post Hall rentals, contact Ines Kerch: 703-328-6163 cell, or 202-261-3680.
JOIN US (!!) from 3 pm to 7 pm September 10, 2005 for our Open House for Enduring Freedom. With us will be our special guests who are patients from Walter Reed Hospital. Food and refreshments will be served. Let's show our appreciation for their service!
Also mark your calendar on October 22, Post 9274 when we will hold an Oktoberfest for the patients from Walter Reed. We are planning on live music and will serve food and refreshments.
WHO WE ARE:
Membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is limited to veterans who have served honorably in the armed forces of the United States in overseas engagements for which a campaign badge or medal has been authorized by the Government. There are no honorary or associate memberships.
For more information on VFW or Men's Auxiliary membership, contact Bob Byrd at 703-560-3544.
Membership in the LADIES AUXILIARY are wives, widows, mothers, foster and stepmothers (who have performed the duties of parent), grandmothers, daughters, granddaughters, foster and stepdaughters (who attained that status prior to the age of sixteen and for whom the duties of parent were performed), sisters, half sisters, foster and stepsisters (who attained that status prior to age sixteen) of persons who were or are eligible for membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Members must be citizens of the United States and not less than sixteen years old and shall provide proof of eligibility at the time of application and before being accepted for membership.
For Ladies Auxiliary membership, call Julie Rendina 703-734-9213. For volunteer work, call Claudia Byrd 703-385-4913.
Please leave a message if unavailable. We sure could use your help!
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2005-2006 Officers of the VFW Post 9274, Falls Church
Commander . . . . . . Danny Griffith
Sr Vice Cdr . . . . . Jerry Beheler
Jr Vice Cdr . . . . . Jerry Farmer
Quartermaster . . . . Robert Byrd
Adjutant . . . . . . Bob Smith
Judge Advocate . . . . Bob Smith
Chaplain . . . . . . . Tom Herrity
Surgeon . . . . . . . Fanoy Henson
Officer of the Day . . Mike DePue
Trustee, 1 Year . . . Tom Carroll
Trustee, 2 Year . . . Vacant
Trustee, 3 Year . . . Alan Byrd
Sergeant-At-Arms . . . Vacant
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2005-2006 Ladies Auxiliary VFW Officers
President . . . . . . . . . Claudia Byrd
Sr Vice Pres . . . . . . . Helena Howard
Jr Vice Pres . . . . . . . Ines Kerch
Secretary . . . . . . . . . Julie Rendina
Treasurer . . . . . . . . . Julie Rendina
Chaplain . . . . . . . . . Shannon Skelton
Conductress . . . . . . . . Michelle Herrity
Guard . . . . . . . . . . . Barbara Booker
Trustee No. 1 . . . . . . . Lois Boyd
Trustee No. 2 . . . . . . . Dorothy Troy
Trustee No. 3 . . . . . . . Ines Kerch
Patriotic Instructor . . . Michelle Herrity
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VFW PROGRAMS E-NEWSLETTER FROM NATIONAL HQ, KANSAS CITY, MO
Bi-monthly Edition (September-November-January-March-May-July)
Please share this information with other members and supporters!
September 11 – Patriot’s Day – Fly flag at half-staff from sunrise to sunset. September 16 – POW-MIA Day – fly the flag.
Make Every Day Veterans Day! Wear a patriotic wristband to honor our active-duty service and those tragically killed in the war on terrorism. Your donation will support emergency assistance for our military, as well as VFW programs that serve veterans and active-duty service members. Visit www.AmericaBandsTogether.org.
September 2005 Issue 13
Important Dates
DON’T FORGET – VFW Day Celebration – September 29. Have your city council or selectmen issue a proclamation and invite them to your Post for an “Open House” along with the oldest member, youngest member, local military families, etc. For more suggested activities visit
www.vfwdepartmentresources.org.
Sept. 16 – POW/MIA Day
Sept. 29 – VFW Day
Oct. 22 – Make A Difference Day.
November – National Military Family Appreciation month.
Nov. 7-13 – National Veterans Awareness week.
Programs Deadline Dates:
Patriot’s Pen,
Voice of Democracy, and Teacher’s Award:
Entry to Post – Nov. 1
Post to District.–Nov. 15
District Judging by
Dec. 6
Dept. to National–
Jan. 15
Veterans Tribute Scholarship:
December 31 Entry to National from individual student.
Ideas for Members
Many of our members are presenting military family members a VFW “Support Our Troops” wristband at deployments. November is also National Military Family Appreciation Month. A great opportunity to distribute the wristband.
BUDDY POPPY
Contact information: mvassholz@vfw.org
(816) 968-1112
New Buddy Poppy Donor Board
Boost your Buddy Poppy distribution with the New Donor Board. The Buddy Poppy Donor Board promises greater distribution while requiring fewer volunteers. This eye-catching display with an optional Plexiglas moneybox will make a great addition to your existing distribution plan. Order your Donor Boards and Moneyboxes today from VFW Supply! Two Donor Boards with 50 Poppies each - $39.95 (Stock # 9780) and Reusable Plexiglas Moneybox - $19.95 (Stock #9781).
CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION
Contact information: tbeauchamp@vfw.org
(816) 756-3390 x 287
November is VFW’s “ Veterans in the Classroom” Month
The need to support citizenship education in our schools is an important goal for the VFW. In fact, there are many programs you can plan and present in schools. For example your Post/Department can be helpful in assisting youngsters in grades K-2 learn the Pledge of Allegiance. For grades 3-5 you can begin teaching them about proper flag etiquette and the basic rules of the Federal Flag Code. For the older kids in grades 6-12 VFW members can provide their unique experiences as combat veterans with their “living histories.” Remember, the week of November 7 – 13 is “National Veterans Awareness” week in the schools. A “How To” guide was recently created to assist you in planning your activities. Contact you Department Headquarters for a copy or you can go to http://www.vfwdepartmentresources.org/default.asp?category_id=324 click on the “Veterans in The Classroom” guide and download.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Contact information: nclifton@vfw.org
(816) 756-3390 x 267
Make A Difference Day – Oct. 22, 2005
Bring attention to the needs of our military and their families by conducting a service project on Make A Difference Day, October 22. Register your project using the form on page 33 of the Programs booklet or online www.makeadifferenceday.com.
NEW Make A Difference Day Award
Enter to win a $250 award for conducting a military support activity. Twenty-eight $250 awards (one for each VFW Council of Administration area) will be drawn. Complete the Make A Difference Day entry form found in the Chairman’s booklet on page 33 and mail it with expense receipts totaling at least $250 to the VFW Community Service Department, 406 W 34 St, Ste 902, Kansas City, MO 64111 by Nov. 10.
MILITARY ASSISTANCE
Contact information: map@vfw.org
(816) 756-3390 x 211
VFW Day At Internet Cafes in Iraq
VFW will sponsor a FREE call day at the Internet Cafés in Iraq. Through special arrangements between Sergovia, the company that provides the services for the call centers in Iraq, and VFW’s Operation Uplink. VFW will sponsor a full day of phone calls and email access for service members using the café. The first VFW Café Day is scheduled to coincide with VFW Day on September 29th.
"NEW" Adopt-A-Unit Guide
The NEW Adopt-A-Unit Guide is currently being distributed to all Posts participating in the Adopt-A-Unit program and received in September. The guide is automatically being mailed to all VFW Posts and Ladies Auxiliaries currently registered on our rosters.
SAFETY
Contact information: swilson@vfw.org
(816) 756-3390 x 220
VFW Disaster Preparedness and Awareness Brochure
The VFW Disaster Preparedness and Awareness brochure is now available for all Posts and Departments. The brochure highlights the importance of citizens and businesses to be prepared. The brochures will be available at your Department Headquarters or you can go to http://www.vfwdepartmentresources.org/default.asp?category_id=324 and simply click on the Safety brochure. Preparedness is the responsibility of every American. For more information on how to get involved visit www.ready.gov, www.redcross.org and www.citizencorps.gov.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND RECOGNITION
Contact information: kharmer@vfw.org
(816) 968-1117
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
By now you should be in contact with the teachers, counselors, youth leaders, etc. who will introduce their students and young people to Patriot’s Pen, Voice of Democracy and the Veterans Tribute Scholarship. Make sure they understand the deadlines stated under “Important Dates” of this e-newsletter. Visit Youth Development www.vfw.org for more info.
RECOGNITION
Watch your local media for young people or emergency responders who have saved a life. Presenting a citation to these individuals is easy and benefits your Post in a big way. Send us a letter from your Post Commander requesting a citation with a copy of the news article verifying the lifesaving act. We will send you an attractive citation for presentation. All young lifesavers are entered for National Youth Hero and emergency responders are considered for national awards as well. For additional details, call our program’s office at 816-968-1117 or visit www.vfw.org.
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