LAKE WASHINGTON VETERAN

ALL AMERICAN VFW POST #2995

REDMOND, WASHINGTON AUGUST 2008

www.vfwpost-2995.com or www.vfwpost-2995.org

Commander:                         Pat Murphy                           425-453-1822     

                                                                                Sr. Vice Commander:         Rick Tolbert                         425-885-1030

                                                                                Jr. Vice Commander:         Mike Gervais

                                                                                Quartermaster:                   Jim Vaux                               425-822-2075

                                                                                Post Surgeon:                      Doni Gord                             425-466-6239

Chaplain:                           Don Johnson                           425-454-2179

Service Officer:                  Don Mancini                        206-276-8439

Judge Advocate:                   Dave Ritch                            425-746-7961

                                                                                Honor Guard Captain         Jim Weaver                        206-898-7104

Auxiliary President:           Jennifer Masterjohn          425-891-2856

Auxiliary Treasurer:         Joan Sherman                      425-301-6145   

                                                                                Men’s Auxiliary Pres.        Tom Grigsby                      425-869-0982

COMMANDER REMARKS:

I am finding out what it takes to handle the job.  I really appreciate the support received from all other officers and members.

Post 2995 has such a great potential when we work in unison. Our mission, as a Post, is to assist fellow veterans and their families.  We are currently doing this by holding a barbecue in honor of Purple Heart veterans from Ft. Lewis.  Also we are helping families with the Relief Fund monies and the Support the Troops are sending packages overseas.  All this is because we are working together.

There is more room for volunteers.  So I encourage you to join in helping others.

Pat Murphy

Commander Post 2995

TROOP SUPPORT PROGRAM

Bob Richard, a Post member wants us to know that there exists at Ft. Lewis a very special place called “SANTA’S CASTLE.”  This is a group of military wives who, throughout the year, gather cash donations and free NEW toys for our troops.  The Castle contacts the units in the area to include all forces.  This facility supports military E5 and below and their families.  After the units quality their people, the family member, active duty person or spouse, is given a date and time to come to the Castle and shop FREE for their families.

Last year Santa’s Castle serviced over 600 families and 2000 children.  It is my honor to represent veterans in supporting the troops and their families.

We look forward to any support Post 2995 would like to provide for the coming year.

VERY SPECIAL KUDOS TO:

Rick Tolbert, Pat Herward and Pat Murphy for taking all the seats and backs off the chairs that were adding to the junk in the Post yard.

UPCOMING EVENTS:  September 12 Day of Caring by United Way.

Evelyn G. Kuhns, born Oct. 12, 1922 and a member of the post auxiliary for 32 years.  Memorial Service at 6:30 pm the 7^th of August at Post 2995.  This event will be a potluck.

BARBECUE, August 9^th from 5-7 – This is the famous Brent and Jim Barbecue.  All proceeds will be divided equally between Support the Troops and Post 2995.  Cost is $9 and children under 10 half price.

AUGUST 23 the Wounded Veterans from Ft. Lewis (Purple Heart recipients) will be coming to Post 2995. The Honor Guard will be picking the veterans up in their bus.  There will be a BBQ starting at 2 pm given by the Post 2995.  Please come and be a part of this special program and welcome them to our post.

August 30^th Luau  - 5 pm until?   $10 Wear your favorite Hawaiian outfit - - this should be a fun filled evening with music, games and dancing girls!!!

 1^st Annual Barbecue Cook-off – September 13^th  Bring your best grilling expertise…Rules will follow.

Oktoberfest – Friday, October 3^rd

Halloween Party – Too much fun!

New Year’s Eve Party – This will be a semi-formal event.

SUNDAY BREAKFASTS ARE BACK STARTING SUNDAY, August 3.  Breakfast served from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Come and join us!

If you know of anyone in stress, in the hospital, etc.  please call the chaplain, Don Johnson  (425) 454-2179

THE SOFT TOUCH featuring Jim McKay, Steve Tindall & Tim Nichols plays every Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m.

REMEMBER THE MEN’S AND WOMEN’S AUXILIARIES:

As a member of the VFW your sons, daughters, parents, grandchildren, etc. are automatically qualified to be members of the Auxiliaries.  Membership provides your family members a way to be involved in VFW activities along with you.  In addition, auxiliary members are entitled to come to the canteen and bring their friends as well, without a VFW member present.

AUGUST 4^TH – MONDAY

Dust off your golf clubs, clean your golf shoes and wash your balls.  August 4^th is not far away.  $75 gets you 18 holes of golf, cart, 4 drink tickets and lunch back at the post.  Arrive at Willows Run at 7:30 a.m. sharp!!!  Contact Patrick Herward for more info.  Same format as last year.  This is open to non members.  There will be a raffle at the post during lunch. 

HONEY DIPPED CHICKEN WITH FRENCH FRIES AVAILABLE ON ANY NIGHT WE DON’T HAVE DINNER.

VFW MEN’S AUXILIARY MEETS EVERY THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 6:30 P.M.  Men’s Auxiliary Dues for the calendar year 2008 are now due.  If you have not yet renewed your membership, please do so now

CONTACT STEVE TINDALL TREASURER AT steve@steve tindall.com or call him at

425-945-3632 (day) or 425-822-4373 (eve)

IT’S YOUR ORGANIZATION

Our VFW Post 2995  is involved in assisting many of their members and our people serving in harms way.  I am asked, often, “What can I do for the cause?”  Volunteers are always welcome, however, if you are unable to volunteer, the Post could use financial assistance with the many programs we support.  If you would like to help please write a check to the VFW POST 2995 and mail it to the address in the newsletter.  Your support will help enhance your post and it’s programs.  Any amount is welcome. Thank you.

Pat Murphy, Lifetime VFW member

THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO HELPED BY YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE POST 2995.  WE REALLY APPRECIATE YOU SUPPORTING A GREAT ORGANIZATION.

VFW SERVICE OFFICER, SHERRIE BELL, is available to assist all veterans with VA claims on Mondays (holidays excluded) at Post 2995 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Veterans are served in order of appearance at no charge.  Please call 206-412-1280 if you need assistance

FOR HALL RENTALS call Sharon at:

Home 425-736-2917  or VFW 425-883-2995

ATTENTION!!  The newsletter is going to be available at VFWPost-2995.org then click on newsletter.  If you would like to receive it this way please let Pattie know and we can save some money on postage.  Thanks.

If you have items for the newsletter please leave them in the box at the VFW or fax Pattie at 425-453-3431 or e-mail murphyptt@aol.com.  Please have items in at least by the 20th of each month. 

Also, PLEASE try not to be so wordy.  We know you love to write but your articles will be shortened if they are deemed too long by the editor.  Every page costs money.

THE KOREAN KID

A Korean man about 50 years old came into the Post and told the story of American GIs helping him during the Korean war.  He said they clothed him and gave him food and eventually took him to an orphanage where he was safe.  What a touching story!  He carried the picture below with him for all these years.  His name is Bob Rue and he would like to find out where the men in the picture are at this time to thank them.  Contact Post 2995 newsletter chairman if you know about these soldiers.