Greetings
As one year ends another begins. We start over trying to reach 100% in membership also participating in and reporting all the VFW programs. We can't begin to thank all me program chairmen and other volunteers in me past and we certainly ask for your help again this year in order for us to have another successful year.
Remember this date: Sunday, July 10th 2005. [Rain date July 17th]
We will host an Elyria Veterans Memorial Fund Raiser Classic Car, Truck and Motor-cycle Show. From 9 a.m. til 2 p.m. All proceeds go towards Elyria Veterans Memorial. This Memorial will be dedicated to Elyrians who have served all conflicts. We have flyers with more detailed information available.
We will begin this year without one of our very dedicated and hard working volunteer. Pat LePore. Pat served through the chairs and was Allstate Commander in 1989-90, All American Commander in 1990-91 and All-State again in 1993-94. He served on numerous Committees including our Honor Guard which he was with 30 or more
years and was Captain when he became ill. We will surely miss him and may he rest in peace[ Our Buddy].
On Tuesday, July 12. 2005, me VFW Lorain County Council will meet at Lorain Post 451, 8 p.m.
Agreement to end the Korean War signed at Panmunjom on July 27, 1953, after more than three years and thirty-two days of war. United States suffered 157, 530
casualties.
The Post annual family picnic will be on Sunday, August 14, 2005 from 12 noon until 6 PM. You must fill out registration slip (see enclosed flyer) and return it to Post Home by August 6,2005. If you would like to volunteer and work on Post picnic it would be appreciated. Sign-up sheets will be in me Post Canteen.
Canteen News
If you didn't join us last month - You should this month— Tuesdays Chicken or Beef Fajita's and Margarita's from 5:30 to 9 p.m.
Thursdays we have homemade Pizza's and 50 cent draft beer from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Stop in and let us do the cooking! The Canteen will be closed on July 4th. Don't forget. We are open every Sunday from 2 -7 p.m. Until next month, Tina.
Outpatient Pharmacy Services
Outpatient pharmacy services are provided free to: (1) veterans with a service-connected disability of 50 percent or more; (2) veterans receiving medication for treatment of service-connected conditions; (3) veterans whose annual income does not exceed the maximum VA annual rate of the VA pension; (4) veterans receiving medication
for conditions related to exposure to ionizing radiation; (5) veterans receiving medication for conditions related to combat service in a war after the Gulf War or against a hostile force in a period of hostilities beginning after Nov. 11, 1998; (6) veterans receiving medication for conditions related to participation in Defense Department tests
conducted as part of Project 112/Project SHAD; (7) veterans receiving medication for conditions related to sexual trauma experienced while serving on active duty; (8) certain veterans receiving medication for treatment of cancer of the head or neck; (9) veterans receiving medication as part of a VA-approved research project, and (10) former prisoners of war. Other veterans will be charged a copayment of $7 for each 30-day or less supply of medication. To eliminate a financial hardship for veterans who require an unusually large amount of medications, there is a maximum copayment amount that veterans
enrolled in Priority Groups 2 through 6 pay in any single year.
HONOR GUARD REMINDER
The men of the Honor Guard will begin having their monthly meetings at 11a.m. on the second Saturday of each month.. Please note this reminder on your calendar. Capt. Walt
Burial Benefits Eligibility
Veterans discharged under conditions other than dishonorable and servicemembers who die while on active duty may be eligible for the following burial benefits: (1) burial in a national cemetery; (2) government furnished headstone or marker; (3) Presidential Memorial Certificate; (4) burial flag; and in some cases, (5) reimbursement of a portion of burial expenses. With certain exceptions, service beginning after Sept. 7, 1980, as an enlisted person, and after Oct. 16, 1981, as an officer, must be for a minimum of 24 consecutive months or the full period for which the person was called to active duty.
Reservists and National Guard members are eligible if they were entitled to retired pay at the time of death, or would have been entitled had they not been under the age of 60.
Persons convicted of a federal or state capital crime, and sentenced to death or life imprisonment without parole, are barred from receiving burial benefits. For additional information on burial benefits, call the nearest national cemetery or 1-800-827-1000, or visit:http://www.cem.va.gov/.
Wednesday Canteen Dinners
7/6........Chicken Parmasian $6.00
7/13..............Stuffed Peppers $6.00
7/20.......................Steak Fry $8.00
7/27........................BBQ Ribs $8.00
Don’t forget to sign up for the DAILY, WEEKLY, and SATURDAY DRAWINGS.
INSTANT BINGO DAILY
Bingo profits are distributed to local charities and to the VFW National Home for Children thru the Post as agent for the VFW of Ohio Charity Foundation. Your contributions help many.
Hospital & Nursing Home
Clifford Ledyard.......................North Ridge NH
Val Burrer..............................Methodist Home
Earl Moore.............................Center Ridge NH
John Beran...........................Center Ridge NH
Edwin Wise.......................................Abby Wood
Ladies Auxiliary News
Ruth E. Conrad, President
Dear Sisters of the Auxiliary
On Memorial Day we passed out 2000 American Flags along the parade route. We were delighted with the response we received from everyone, young and old alike. Thank you's go to Lorraine, Ruth, Wilma Zech, Eleanor, Cele and Beverly. Thank you also to Skip for driving us in the Van
Congratulations to all of you who received awards at the Department Convention. All of you have worked hard and did a great job!
Attendance Day Dinner is Tuesday, July 5th at 4:30 p.m. at Gus'. Call Ruby for reservation before June 30th.
July 19th is our Auxiliary meeting, 7 p.m. Officers and regular meeting at 8 p.m.
Sunday August 14 will be our Post's Annual Picnic
The first meeting will be July, 13 at 7 p.m. We need your help.
As this is my last newsletter, thank you again for helping me make my Presidency successful. I couldn't have done it without you.
Ladies: we're trying to make 100 in memberehip-soooo if you haven't paid your dues, please pay before June 30th.
Remember to pray for our Veterans, our Military and our Country, God Bless, Magdalene Elek, President.
