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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