Ponderings by the Commander:
I hope everyone got through the month of January in good shape. It is hard to believe the combination of rain, snow, ice, cold & warm weather we have experienced so far this month.
I wish to thank everyone who helped me make our New Year’s Eve party so successful. We had a nice crowd, good food, great music, and I was told, a very enjoyable evening.
My thanks to Conrad & Wilma Zech and Ed Selavko for a successful Voice of Democracy, Youth Essay and Patriots Pen program. I’m sure all the winners and their parents, grandparents and teachers enjoyed a delicious meal (catered by Sterks) and a wonderful evening. Thanks to info received from State QM/Adj. Bob Funk,the expenses for the program were paid by the Charity Fund, thus no expense to the Post.
Try our Noon lunches! The food is good and the price is right. Take advantage of this service.
Lorain County Council will meet at Oberlin VFW Post 6273 on Tuesday, Feb. 8th., 8:00 PM.
Just a reminder for the Feb 12th Valentine Dinner in the Canteen. Details in the Canteen news section.
God Bless, Steve
NOTE:
Do you know of a young family of a service person presently on active duty in a danger zone in need of emergency financial assistance?
If you know of someone from the local community who really needs help, whether a family relative or friend, please send a short resume’ describing the circumstances and need to the Post , attention Commander or Quartermaster.
Please make sure to include your name, address & phone number, and best time to be contacted. QM
POST 1079 GOLFERS:
EARLY NOTE: There will be a meeting of the Post Golf League on Sunday, March 13th at 1:00 PM. Please mark your calendar now, and plan to attend. Bob
YOUR BINGO DOLLARS AT WORK
A little info for those who do not participate in the Post Meetings.
The highest percentage of your charity donations are made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Home for Children in Eaton Rapids, MI. Since receiving our bingo license we’ve donated over $98000 dollars to the Home for general maintenance, repairs and improvements, both to the main grounds and the Ohio Cottage. The remaining donations are made locally to the Salvation Army, Volunteers Services for Diabetics, Hanson House , Cancer Research, Phone cards for the troops,etc. FTW,QM
*MEMBERSHIP*
Total Post membership as of this date includes 1282 Life Members, 3 New, 2 Re-instated, and 90 Continuous Annual Members. This gives us a percentage of 96.09 from last years total of 1433. It’s been quite a few years since we have reached the 100% level. Let’s get the delinquents back in by signing them up under the 50% Life Membership discount program still ongoing. We only need 66 to hit the 100% mark! Just call, if you need help with an application.
CANTEEN NEWS
February 12th— Valentine Surf & Turf Dinner in the Canteen. Meal will consist of Prime Rib, Crab Alfrado, California medley, Salad, Roll & Butter, and your first drink. Ticket cut-off is Wed., Feb 9th, no exceptions, sorry. Also for your enjoyment, Elvis is returning. His show starts at 8:30. So come out with your sweetie and enjoy dinner and the show. Cost of the tickets is $15 per person or $25 a couple. Dinner will be served from 6 to 7:PM.
We have a box in the Canteen that needs to be filled —Candy, Boxes, Bags, Cards (all occasion & stamps) Cookies, Gum, Hot Chocolate, Kleenex, Paper towels, Playing Cards, Soups, Tea bags, Trail Mix. These things are for our Troops. Please help us help them. Until next month Tina
Wednesday Canteen Dinners
Feb 2nd….....……...Spanish Rice
Feb 9th..Garlic Shrimp Fettucine
Feb 16th...Chicken Cordon Bleu
Feb 23rd.........………...Meatloaf
All meals priced at $6.00
Hospital & Nursing Home
Clifford Ledyard.......................North Ridge NH
Joseph Noga............................Methodist Home
Val Burrer.................................Methodist Home
John Trembach.............................Lorain Manor
Earl Moore...............................Center Ridge NH
John Beran...............................Center Ridge NH
Edwin Wise.....................................Abby Wood
Pat LePore....................................................Home
Ladies Auxiliary News
Magadalene Elek, President
Dear Sisters of the Auxiliary
Our Salad Luncheon was a big success; we will be having it again.
I’d like to extend a big “Thank You “ to Wilma & Conrad Zech for a job well done with the Youth Achievement Banquet. Many hours of dedication goes into these programs.
Message from Wilma:
USO: February Valentine Day requested treats for Cleveland Airport >soups, snacks, candy, cookies, hot chocolate, tea, coffee, (there is a microwave there) peanut butter, jelly, sardines and smoked fish. Please bring to Feb 1st. Meeting.
Voice of Democracy/Patriot’s Pen dinner program; thank all of you for attending. We are proud of our students.Community Service: Doris needs your hours.
National Home: Shirley needs your soup labels.
Due to inclement weather our January Bib day was rescheduled to February.
Please note:
February 1st Noon meeting and lunch.
“The cost of Freedom is always high,But Americans have always paid it.
And one path we shall never choose…
Is the path of surrender or submission.”
John F Kennedy
Pray for our Troops and our Veterans.
May God Bless all of you, our troops, and our great Country. Magdalene Elek, President
