Lake Washington Veteran

All American VFW Post #2995

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

 

From the Commander, David Ritch

 

As many of you know, there was an exodus of your Post Officers at the regular meeting of October 6, 2008.  As they departed the meeting, I assumed the ‘chair’ for the nominations of new officers.  This was accomplished and the required notice of an election of officers was read to all present as to the process of electing those stepping up to serve Pro-Tem.  The required notice was sent to all post members from a list of members provided by the National Headquarters.  At the scheduled meeting on October 20^th, a new slate of officers was duly elected and installed in office.  The installation was conducted by Past Department Commander Dick Whipple.  You may review the listing of your new officers elsewhere in this bulletin.

 

As to the future, we ask for your support and assistance in securing a successful post operation.  With your help, we know it can be done.  Volunteers, like you, are essential!  I consider volunteers to be the ‘gold standard’ for any successful operation.  Several people have already stepped forward to help and I thank them.

 

Many of our regular post programs will continue and we ask your support for their success. 

This is your post and a great place to gather.  Be a part of our FUTURE!

 

	Halloween Party   Friday, October 31st Dinner at 6:00pm $10.00 per person Entertainment by Fever Prizes for best costumes Raffle Invite your friends
	Marine Corps Birthday Monday, November 10th Social Hour from 6:00 – 7:00 PM Dinner served at 7:00 PM until we run out of food $10.00 per person Ceremonial cutting of the cake at football game half-time Entertainment to follow This is an open invitation for everyone to celebrate with the Marines

 

#2995 Post Officers 2008-2009

 

Commander                          Dave Ritch

Sr Vice Commander            James Weaver

Jr Vice Commander             Bob Richard

Quartermaster                       Ron Fuller

Chaplain                                 Don Johnson

Judge Advocate                    Doug Hoople

Surgeon                                 Doni Gord

Service Officer                      Don Mancini

 

 

PHB 3 year                            Bob Nelson

PHB 2 year                            Bob Michalak

PHB 1 year                            Brent Wilde

PHB 1 year                            Tom Asaif

PHB 1 year                            Jack Cummings

 

Trustee 3 year                       Dan Nelson

Trustee 2 year                       Jim Stensland

Trustee 1 year                       Robbie Robertson

 

Adjutant                                  Brent Wilde

Officer of the Day                  Tom Asaif

Regular meetings of Lake Washington Post #2995 are held on the first and third Mondays of each month at 6:30pm unless it falls on a holiday.  If the meeting date falls on a holiday, the meeting will be held on the following Tuesday.

 

 

 

 

From the Ladies Auxiliary President, Jennifer Masterjohn

 

To my Sisters and Comrades,

 

Here’s to my first month of journalism, due to circumstances out of my control, it has been awhile to see an article from me.  We are going into a great new year of projects that will be discussed in our meetings.  With lots of new changes happening within our Post, please come on down and check it out!  It is a fantastic breath of fresh air.

 

Please be patient with getting your new membership cards for the year.  We are working on it on a daily basis.  I have had several calls regarding membership and have been unable to respond due to a family emergency on my part, so I apologize in advance for the wait.

 

We are in desperate need of volunteers for the Sunday breakfasts and preparing food for the Sunday football games.  I cannot stress this enough and I do understand that people have things in their own personal lives that sometimes conflict with these needs.  All I ask is that you do try and lend a hand.  Our Post is worth the effort.

 

We have a vacancy in the office of Trustee and will have an election on Monday, December 1^st at our regular meeting at 6:30pm.  Please let me know if you would be interested.  This is a necessary position and a good way to get more involved with the auxiliary.

 

One last thing is to remember that your annual dues of $25 are due by December 1^st in order to be processed in time.  Also the $7 annual fee for our Cancer/Health insurance is also due.  Please bring your dues to the next meeting or you can mail them to:

 

VFW Post #2995

4330 – 148^th Ave N E

Redmond, WA  98052

Attn:  Ladies Auxiliary

 

I am looking forward to our next meeting on Monday, November 3^rd at 6:30pm.  Hope you can all make it out to attend.

 

We love you and need you.

 

From the Men’s Auxiliary President, Tom Grigsby

 

 

The Men’s Auxiliary to Lake Washington VFW Post #2995 meets every 3^rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm.  The main purpose of the Men’s Auxiliary is to augment the post in any way we can.  We are looking forward to being involved with the Poppy Drive for Veteran’s Day. 

Stop by the post and sign up for a day and time that you will be available to assist.

 

The Men’s Auxiliary also helps the Troop Support Group with their car washes and have assisted the Ladies Auxiliary with several of their functions.

 

Honor Guard

 

The Honor Guard has had another active year.  Our newest members are Reid June, Jeff Evans, Sue Korte and Cecilia Maerz.

 

November is always a busy one as Veterans Day brings programs such as the Poppy Drive, the ceremony at Sunset Hills Memorial Park in Bellevue at 11am on November 11^th, Madison House on the 10^th, the Kirkland Eagles on the 8^th as well as several school programs this year.

 

When we take the bus to various events, you are all welcome to ride along with us.  This will save you gasoline and parking problems.  You just have to be at the post on time. We will be taking the bus on November 11^th to Sunset Hills.  Be at the post before 10am because that is when the bus will leave for Sunset Hills.  There will be a covered seating area available for the program.  Our next trip will be on Sunday, December 7^th to Key Port for the Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day program.  They have music and a very moving program.  You will also get to meet many Pearl Harbor survivors.

 

On the second Wednesday of every month we are at Tahoma National Cemetery – Serving Those Who Served Us.

 

If you know someone who might be interested in joining the Honor Guard, please contact Jim Weaver, Paul Magat or Karin Ridge for more information.  You can leave a message at the post and we will call you back.  425 883-2995

 

 

Deep Fried Turkeys Available

 

$45 each - prepaid

Seasoned or plain

Pick the day and time to pick up your ready-to-eat hot turkey.

The sooner you place your order, the better choice of day and time you have.

They will be available on Wednesday the 26^th and Thursday the 27^th at the post

Ask the bartender on duty for the order book.  Please make checks payable to VFW Honor Guard

 

 

Veterans Day Poppy Drive

 

All volunteers are needed to help with the semi-annual Poppy Drive to be held on Saturday, November 8 through Tuesday, November 11^th.  Please sign up at the post for your favorite spot.  All proceeds from the drive will go into the Relief Fund.

 

 

 

 

 

Support the Troops from John Kenny

 

Remember when we were children, there was always some little monster in the neighborhood.  This person would hide behind a tree and throw rocks at you as you went by, always fleeing again to hide behind a tree.  That little person has grown up and now writes anonymous letters.  If that person would stop hiding behind a screen of secrecy we could explain to him or her that this is a VFW post.  We all fought for your rights to disagree and express your opinions, however, we cannot provide you with the courage of your convictions.  You must provide this.  You’re gown up now so come out from behind the tree.  Our meetings are always open and you are cordially invited to express your opinion.  We meet every Thursday night at 7:00 pm at our post.

 

If this anonymous person had read our post newspaper in April this year he or she would have seen a full explanation of why we award T-shirts and caps to our volunteers and why we purchase $50 plaques for people and businesses who donate $1,000 or more.  During the four years our program has been in existence I have brought this to the floor many times.  At our September Post meeting, at my request, it was again brought to the Post floor.  Our program received a unanimous vote of confidence from all of the members present.  What we do makes good business sense.

 

Our members are doers not talkers.  You will see them outside stores in the cold and rain, washing cars, serving meals and packing boxes.  For 3 years in a row we have collected donations outside Safeco Field when the wind chill factor was just about at freezing. I relieved one young student so she could get a cup of hot chocolate.  She was holding flyers in one hand and a donation can in the other hand.  Her poor little fingers were almost frozen but she stayed on for 3 hours.  There is no way in the world I would ask her for $6 for the cap she was wearing.

 

We were just notified we were awarded a $10,000 grant by the Wal-Mart Corporation.  On behalf of the troops we serve we all owe a debt of gratitude to Kim Carlson, the manager of the Lynnwood Wal-Mart store.  Kim is the person most responsible for us receiving this grant.

 

 

 

 

Seahawk Sundays

During the game there will be Seahawk beer specials, appetizers, hot dogs and of course, popcorn.  BYOF – Bring your own friends.

 

 

 

 

 

VFW Service Officer, Sherrie Bell, is available to assist all veterans with VA claims on Mondays (holidays excluded) at Post 2995 from 11am until 2pm.  Veterans are served in order of appearance at no charge.  Please call 206 412-1280 if you need assistance.

 

 

Santa’s Adult Christmas Party Saturday, December 20th Sing along with Santa Have your picture taken with Santa Gift exchange Drink specials Entertainment by GeeJay Check the December newsletter for more details

 

 

 

New Years Eve Party

 

Wednesday, December 31

Semi-formal

Prime rib dinner

Dance you way into the new year with entertainment by GeeJay

Watch for more details in the December newsletter

 

 

 

Canteen Hours

M-F                 11:00am until closing

Sat                  noon until closing

Sun                 9:30am until closing

 

Food Service

Monday - Friday - Lunch prepared by Chef Steve 11am until 2pm

Dinners available every Wednesday and Friday from 6 until 8 pm

Breakfast is available every Sunday morning from 9:30 until 12:30pm

 

Canteen will be open on Thanksgiving Day from 10am until 1pm

 

 

 

 

V O T E on Tuesday, November 4th You can’t complain if you don’t make your vote count!

 

 

Toys for Tots

• Regular meetings of VFW Post #2995 are held on the first and third Mondays of each month at 6:30pm, unless it falls on a holiday.  If the meeting date falls on a holiday, the meeting will be held on the following Tuesday.
• Post Home Board meetings are held on the 2^nd and 4^th Mondays at 6:30pm.
• Regular meetings of the Ladies Auxiliary are held on the first Monday of each month at 6:30pm unless it falls on a holiday, then the regular meeting will be held on the 3^rd Monday that month.
• The Men’s Auxiliary to Lake Washington VFW Post #2995 meets every 3^rd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm.
• Honor Guard meets every Sunday at 10am and Wednesdays at 6:30pm.
• Troop Support Group meets every Thursday at 7pm

All American VFW

Lake Washington Post #2995

4330 – 148^th Ave N.E.

Redmond, WA  98052