Commanders Comments    Posted on January 1, 2012

Comrades:

The 2012 New Year is upon us, if you have not paid your dues for this year, you need to pay them to remain in good standing.  Thanks in advance for paying them now.  I hope everyone had fun at the Post Christmas Party, had a wonderful Christmas, and is looking forward to a fantastic New year.  We will have our annual New Year's meal starting at 12:00 noon. Please come out and enjoy the meal and some great comradery.

We still need people to join the VFW.  If you know a veteran that is eligible, please promote the value of this great organization to our nation's veterans and ask them to join.  Together we are a unified force to ensure that our many Veterans are not forgotten, and continue to enjoy the benefits that are so richly deserved. 

January 29th is our next District Meeting and will be held here at the post.  Please plan on being in attendance so we have a good representation of our membrship at this special District Meeting.  This special meeting will host our annual Patriots Pen and Voice of Democracy winners for the District.  I promise that you will not be disappointed in hearing the patriotic messages of our District winners!

On February 4th, 2012, we will have our Council of Administration meeting in Jefferson City, Missouri.  That evening, the Department will host the Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen awards to winners of our State competition.  If last year's event is any indication of how great it will be, it is well worth the trip!

January cold weather is here.   I sincerely hope that you have winterized your homes with hoses off ourside hydrants, have water lines covered with heat tape if needed, and get your furnaces checked for proper operation.  Remember to have your car battery checked for plenty of power, and tires checked for inflation!

***For Sale***One grill, slightly used.  If you want to see it, please ask Pete to show it to you.  Bids may be submitted on paper in a sealed envelope to the House Committee, with the highest bid getting the grill. I hope our post and everyone have a wonderful and prosperous year.

Respectfully yours,

Jeff Heise, Commander

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Ladies Auxiliary News

Dear Auxiliary Sisters,

I hope you all had a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year!!!  I want to thank all those who have helped this past year in assisting with our events and programs for the Veterans and their families.  I really hope to see a lot more of our members in the coming year assisting with our Veterans and attending our functions.  Meetings are the second Thursday of every month beginning at 7:00.  Please come out and extend your ideas, creativity, and enthusiasm. The next meeting will be January 12, 2012.

If you have not paid your 2012 Ladies Auxiliary dues you are no longer a member in good standing.  Please pay immediately to assure you stay in good standing.  Dues are $25.00 for continuous, $30.00 for new or reinstated.  You may NOT purchase a door key for the Post or Lakes until your dues are paid.  You may drop off dues at the canteen or mail them to Deborah Griffin, Treasurer, 208 Concord Lane, Jackson, MO.  63755.

January 28, 2012 will be our next regular bingo at the Veterans Home.  Please come out and assist, it is only for one hour and you will truly enjoy yourself.  Bingo starts at 2:00 so if you can be there by 1:45 would be great.  Make this your New Year's resolution to give one hour each month to Veterans.

We will be hosting the District 15 meeting and Voice of Democracy/Patriots Pen awards luncheon on January 29, 2012.  Lunch will begin at 12:00 and awards and meetings following.  The Department President Lora Dailey will be making her official visit to our District at this time.  Please plan on attending to listen to the youth as they deliver the winning speeches and show your support for the Auxiliary.  Desserts are needed. 

God Bless Our Veterans,  Retha Popp, Ladies Auxiliary President

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