LAKE WASHINGTON VETERAN

ALL AMERICAN VFW POST #2995

REDMOND, WASHINGTON       JUNE 2008

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

 

                                                           

Commander:                         Tom Smith                            425-644-7013     

                                                                                Sr. Vice Commander:         Pat Herward                        425-644-2171

                                                                                Jr. Vice Commander:         Mike Chaco                         425-214-3244

                                                                                Quartermaster:                   Pat Murphy                          425-453-1822

                                                                                Post Surgeon:                      Jim Broe                               425-747-4034

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:           Marie Asaif                          425-746-0737

                                                            Auxiliary Treasurer:         Joan Sherman                      425-301-6145   

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

 

 

COMMANDER REMARKS:

 

As this VFW year comes to a close, I want to thank those in Post 2995 who have pitched in and taken the post to a higher level.  At the District 11 convention on May 17th, I accepted two major awards on behalf of this post.  First was a Veterans Supporting Veterans award:  the post and both auxiliaries were jointly recognized as the best in District 11.  As I said at Saturday’s installation of new post officers, I could not have wished for a better commander than Patrick Herward to follow, and I could not have wished for a better successor than Pat Murphy.  As I finish out my term, I want to emphasize that I won’t be going far.  I am on the Post Home Board for this next year.  Additionally, I will be helping the post from my new position as District 11 Junior Vice Commander, assisting Mike Gervais, the new commander, and Patrick Herward as the new senior vice.  As the two most recent commanders, Patrick and I are committed to being on the team that supports Pat Murphy in his success as a new commander.  Together, we will be part of the team that under Pat’s leadership will take this post to even higher levels of performance.

 

Thank all of you again for your support to the Post and the people we serve.

 

Best Regards

Tom Smith

Commander

 

 

WOMEN’S AUXILIARY

            This is my last letter to you.  I want to thank each and every one of you for your support this year.  We had many hurdles to overcome and by working together we met these head on.

            Many thanks to the sisters who worked on the Sunday breakfast.  Thank you so much. 

            I ask you to get behind your new president, Jennifer, and give her the support you gave to me.  If we continue to work together, no problem will be too big that we can’t overcome.

            Best wishes to the new officers!!

            Thank you once again.  God bless you.

 

Loyally Submitted,

Marie Asaif, President

Women’s Auxiliary

 

 

TROOP SUPPORT PROGRAM

 

On May 15 we had the honor to present Karen VanDeVeer with her award as the Washington State VFW Teacher of the Year.  There is no question parents could not find a more talented person to teach.  She has a trunk load of awards both for academic and community skills.  However, where she excels is her care for students.  When students complete her class they have acquired more than academic skills.  Even more important, you know you have a new friend who thinks you are important and want you to succeed in life. It was only fitting that Bryn Nelson and Avery Carmichael, two very bright high school students, presented her the award.

 

We had a very good month with generous donations for our troops.  Nancy McCormick gave us two checks of $1,000 each.  She is a council woman on the Redmond City Council.

 

Richard Bucheim, the Manager of Village Bartell drugstore has again initiated his store troop donation drive for us.  Thanks to his efforts we have received several thousand dollars worth of merchandise for our troops over the past two years.

 

Under the leadership of Chris Hoffman, the Redmond Chamber of Commerce plans to have their members dedicate the month of July to collecting items for our troops.  We are most grateful to these people, our post members, our students and our caring community members of our committee.  By working together we are making a difference.

 

I receive many e-mails from the troops.  It is nice that these troops take the time to thank us for thinking of them.

 

Thank you,

John Kenny

 

 

 

Prices of food and liquor have gone up necessitating raising our prices.  We still have the best deal in town. 

 

KUDOS TO:  Sandy Helms and her friend for mowing and trimming out front of the building.

 

 

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.

 

TROOP SUPPORT FAMILY DINNER 

Saturday, June 21 from four to 6 pm.  We will be serving hot dogs, hamburgers, salads and desserts all for $8.00 – children under 12 are free.  Included in this will be songs by Susie Bankston.  She has a fabulous voice.

 

AUGUST 4TH – MONDAY

Dust off your golf clubs, clean your golf shoes and wash your balls.  August 4th is not far away.  $75 gets you 18 holes of golf, cart, 4 drink tickets and lunch back at the post.  Willows Run has graciously invited us back.  Payment accepted in check form only.  Contact Patrick Herward for more info.  Same format as last year.  This is open to non members.  All VFW Posts in District 11 will be invited.  Spots fill early.  Get your money in by July 1, 2008.

 

 

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

 

 

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.

 

 

All AMERICAN VFW                 

LAKE WASHINGTON POST 2995 

4330 148TH AVE. N.E. 

REDMOND, WA 98052

425-883-2995