Welcome
Pay attention to the Post newsletter. A lot of events are coming up. Don't miss out by not using your tear-strips.
I hope everyone is enjoying the new chairs in the Canteen. Really looks different; really nice!
If enough comrades pitch in, we will set up new displays in the Canteen. We will remove all the old trophies and replace them with artifacts from WW2, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf, etc. If enough veterans want to display their material and souvenirs, we will set up the display case. Pictures, flags, letters, medals, etc. Contact the Canteen Comm. or myself, with your material; German, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese parts of enemy uniforms, helmets, what have you. Tell us what you have. We will see if we can use it. All material will be returned to owners afterward.
The picnic is now history. I want to thank all the volunteers for all the work they performed to make the picnic a success. It takes a lot of work to put this on and thankfully a lot of folks volunteered. Thanks again to all of you. John Polgar, Commander
CANTEEN
Canteen will be closed for the Labor Day Holiday, Monday, September 3rd, so employees can enjoy the end of the Summer Vacation Season. See you Tuesday.
REMINDER
Annual dues paying members must have their 2002 dues paid by September 30, 2001 to be eligible to attend one of the "Early-Bird Dinners" scheduled during October and November. Sign up sheets will be in the Canteen September 21st thru October 13th. Dinners will be on Saturday, October 20th and Saturday, November 3rd. Take your choice.
CLAMBAKE
Tickets are available in the Canteen for the Annual Clambake, September 23, 2001, 12noon to 6 p.m. Chowder will be served at 3 p.m. followed by the bake at 4 p.m. Tickets, ($15.00) each, are limited, so get them early.
DUES INCREASE
Delegates to the VFW National Convention in Milwaukee have voted a dues increase of $3.00 for annual membership per-capita tax. Post dues will increase to $17.00 next year. Now is the time to take advantage of the 50% LIFE savings offered by the Post. Check your age group below, now, and get your check in to the Quartermaster.
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(Member cannot transfer to another Post for 10 years, unless member reimburses Post the 50%)
LIFE MEMBER STEAK FRY
Please use the form below to make reservations for the Steak Fry =============================================================================
Post Life Member Steak Fry, Saturday, Sept 15, 2001, 1 to 4 pm in the Post Pavilion, Casual Dress
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Name___________________________________Life Member #__________________________
Address_________________________________________Date_________________________
Reservation & Deposit of $5.00 due by Sept. 8, 2001. Refunded on attendance.* (No Auxiliary/Guests)
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INFO TID-BITS
The flag flying over the Canadian Parliament Bldg on their two-dollar bill is the American Flag.
In England, the Speaker of the House is not allowed to speak.
Maine is the only state whose name is only one syllable.
Ladies Auxiliary News
Wilma Zech -President
Greetings From your "Radical Ruler"! For all who worked and volunteered at the picnic, THANK YOU! For all who supported our fundraisers, THANK YOU! To my chairman - THANK YOU!
Rehabilitation- Call Eleanor Rieth, chairman if a member is ill, or hospitalized, or loses a loved one. We are here to help and support you. Call the post or me.
Americanism- Shirley Heldt needs to know where Elyria's tattered flags are.
Community Service- Auxiliary needs your volunteer hours for church, school, hospital, senior shopping or church, or being their taxi to the doctor, being a caregiver/relieving one for a day. We thank you, and Doris needs your hours monthly to credit our auxiliary.
Cancer- Ruth is working hard on the annual card party- Thursday September 27th at 5:30 at the post on Abbe Rd. Lunch at 6:30 - 50/50 - door prizes. If you cannot make this event, could you please support with $5 to help our cause for Cancer Aid and Research. Thanks.
Buddy Poppy -Our Poppy hat and display was #1 in the state for 2001 - Time for 2002!
Hospital - Brecksville treat - why not join us and see our VA center? Lap robe contest again this year - 36x40 Quilted, Knit, Crochet, or appliquéd. 22nd annual Wheel Chair Games will be in Cleveland in 2002. We need to retain, and recruit our VFW hospital volunteers. Please!
Legislative -OHIO HR 65 eliminates property tax on our Post. Write or call today!!
Junior Girls - We will be hosting their conference in Elyria this spring. More later!!
VFW Children's Home - Keep saving Campbell's labels! We gave only $75 in school supplies at the caravan. We could have done better girls.
PAC - We made $100 on the bake sale. We need 10% more than sent in 2001 ($150) to help fight for the veterans rights and our VA hospital system.
Voice of Democracy/essay - Sent to schools, Voice due November 1st, Essay December 1st.
Youth Activities - Patriotic Art and Youth Volunteer of the year- more lately on this.
P.S. -Tired of "How Great Thou Art" members? Why not start attending - we need YOU!! You heard me say a job done by one is no fun! Proved at the picnic.
SINGLE MEN who like to dance; we have ladies who need partners on Saturday night dances.
September 4th-Auxiliary Meeting
September 9th-District meeting in Avon, 7035 (Grandparents Day)
September 15th 6 p.m. Past Department of Ohio Presidents instructions for District at 1079
September 24th - Lorain County Council Auxiliary at Grafton 3341
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
Calendar of Events
3 - Labor Day - Post Canteen closed
4 - Ladies Auxiliary meeting, 8 p.m.
8 - Rifle Squad meeting 11 a.m.
9 - VFW District 9 meeting at Avon Post 7035, 10 a.m.
11 - VFW Lorain County Council (LCC) meeting at Elyria Post 1079, 8 p.m
15 - Life Steak Fry, 1-4 p.m.
16 - Golf Outing Pavilion
17 - Post Meeting, 8 p.m.
18 - Ladies Auxiliary meeting, 8 p.m.
19 - Elyria Council of Veterans installation Dinner and meeting at Amvets Post 32, 5:30 p.m.
23 - Post Annual CLAMBAKE, 12noon - 6 p.m.
25 - DAV Chapter 49 meeting 7 p.m.
26 - Post Brecksville VA Hospital Treat, Van leaves at 6 p.m.
27 - Ladies Auxiliary Card Party
29 - Founders Day Greenlawn Cemetery Columbus, Ohio, 12 noon.
Bands
Saturday ....1 - Bellaires
Friday .........7 - Smokin' Booths
Saturday ....8 - First Choice
Friday ...... 14 - Buckshot
Saturday...15 - Joe Marotta
Friday ...... 21 - Turnrounds
Saturday ..22 - Al Battistelli
Friday ...... 28 - Rudy & Illusions
Saturday ..29 - Hank Harris
