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Welcome

First off I will thank all of you who helped in any way to make our New Years party so enjoyable. We had 117 people at the party, lots of food, music, and everyone seemed to have a good time.

We had approximately the same amount in attendance at the Voice of Democracy and Youth Essay awards dinner. Thank you, Wilma & Conrad Zech, for the Voice of Democracy program, and thank you, Ed Selavko, for the Youth Essay program. I'm sure all the winners and their parents, teachers, grandparents, friends, and all who came to the Post enjoyed a wonderful evening and a delicious dinner. Thank you, Ladies in the Kitchen, for all your help.

I hate to report that Chaplain, Cliff Ledyard, suffered a stroke and will not be able to join us for a while. We all hope and pray that he will get better and rejoin us at the Post. Comrade Marshall Williams is filling in for now as Chaplain.

World War II veterans are the last generation with personal knowledge of the horrors suffered by those caught up in the period now known as the Holocaust. Increasingly, revisionists are claiming those sufferings were either exaggerated or did not exist. It is important that the witnesses of American Veterans be obtained and preserved to dispute such apologists. Persons interested in participating in the project should write out at home their recollections. These should include, where possible, the location of the camp, the date the witness was there, and such other information that may be offered. Reports received will be scanned to compact discs and given to State and Military historical organizations. Original reports will be offered to the Holocaust Museum in Washington, DC. I am not authorized to accept verbal reports but, if you need any help, please call me at the Post.365-0703 and I will gladly give you all the help I can.

On Jan 2, 2002, I had the great honor to carry the Olympic torch .2ths of a mile in Akron, OH. I will never forget that day as long as I live. And thanks to the Coca Cola Co. for allowing me to keep the torch that I carried. It was really a great honor for myself and the Post to be selected from among 210,000 entrants to carry the flame on its way to Salt Lake City. And thanks to all who traveled to Akron to cheer me on. God Bless & Keep You All, John F Polgar, Commander.

NOTICE:

This will be the LAST NEWSLETTER for all annual dues paying members who are delinquent in dues for the 2002 year.

SUNDAY, February 3 - The Canteen will open at 4:00 PM and close approximately 1/2 hour after the end of the game. Bring a covered dish and come join the fun. The Post will furnish the sandwiches.

MEMBERSHIP REPORT

As of this date, the Post membership stands at 1512, comprised of 1402 Life Members, 98 Continuous, 4 New, and 8 Reinstated . This total equals 95.88% of last year's tally of 1577.

Keep our membership strong by paying your dues now for the current year, or PAY FOR LIFE!

EARLY NOTICE:

The Golf League will have an organizational meeting, Sunday, Mar 10th, at 1:00 PM in the Post Canteen. Any VFW member or Guest member who is interested in playing golf should attend.

Lets have another successful season! See you there.

Ladies Auxiliary News

Wilma Zech -President

Hope you all got through month of January in good shape. It is hard to believe that we have had such dry, warm weather. Are we all feeding the birds, got our Christmas stuff put away, and remembering winters we wish to forget?

Rehab: Chairman Eleanor reminds you again if you are ill, hospitalized, have a death in the family or need help getting medications, to call. We do have a Funeral Home service for members of the auxiliary.

Roses are Red; Violets are Blue, wishing a Happy Valentines Day - JUST TO YOU!

Cancer: Life Members, we have cancer insurance but it is your responsibility - Send your $5 to Cathy Eckhart to defray the expenses beyond your membership. Thanks. Remember we have Cancer Grants you can apply for.

Americanism: We have adopted military units so they can receive phone cards, and other things. This does not cost us anything; just this is the only way they can get things. Continue to fly your flag - President's day this month.

Membership: We will be posting a list of those who have NOT yet paid their dues. Please look it over, and maybe you can help, so we do not have to make 58 phone calls. Renew is $18, to reinstate is $18, and new member is $23. Send monies to Cathy Eckhart.

National Home: Thanks for the labels! They are very appreciative of them.

Hospital: Ohio Veterans Home Ward C in Secrest Valentine Birthday treat will be the 2nd Wednesday of February. They sure enjoy having us come for cake and ice cream: Brecksville the last Wednesday 6PM for Bingo. Valentine District 9 treat is the 9th of February at 1:30 in the Recreation room for Bingo. We could use valentines from kids.

Junior Unit: Need items (300) from businesses for the "goodie bags" for the State conference here in April. We also need help!

Will have the Mid Winter awards in the next newsletter.

February 5th - Our regular meeting (need someone to do refreshments)

February 9th - Dist. 9 Valentine treat at Ohio Veterans Home Sandusky 1:30

February 13th - Ash Wednesday - OVH Birthday treat. 2:30 ward C Secrest

February 14th - Valentines Day - Need I say more?

February 18th-President's Day (SALES)

February 23rd - District 9 Youth Achievement night Sandusky VFW- Dinner 6:30

February 25th - Lorain County Council Ladies Auxiliary. (Not sure where)

February 28th - FULL MOON - Brecksville treat -

To those who are ill, we want to wish you well. To those who have lost a loved one, please accept our deepest condolence. To all who are celebrating a birthday, or a special anniversary, have a good one. Wilma Zech ,President