Commander’s Call

 

Commander Charlie Adkins

 

I wish to let our Post membership know that I am very pleased and PROUD of them, as always. At the 4^th of July Parade the Post , upon a lot of hard work and determination by the Post and the Auxiliaries received the following recognitions,  The following categories by the Judges’ Stand were as follows for receiving three TROPHY’S and a plaque ;

A plaque for the BEST OF PARADE, two trophy’s for 2^ND Place – Organizational and the Color Guard received  1st Place Organizational.

            Thank all of you for your hard work and determination. You have made yourselves and your Post proud. Thank you!!!

            While we are on giving the accolades, I am pleased to inform you that your Post has received All State Recognition from the Department of Ohio for the hard work and efforts that have been put forth in the year 2009-2010. Congratulations to all of you. The Post received this recognition while I was in attendance at the Department Convention held in Dayton in July.

            Your Post has also been recognized as an All American Post by National Commander for the hard work over the past year. Your Post came in first place within Nationals’ Division 9, which was the location of your Post in membership. So as you can see, all of you have a lot to be proud of this year. Congratulations to all, and thank you. I will receive this Post recognition while in attendance at the National Convention which is in Indianapolis, Indiana from the 21^st – the 26^th of August. If you may be interested I still have Delegates’ cards and I have a contact for one room that is available.

            Anyone having issues with PTSD, I have some good news for you. On the 12^th of July, the VA has issued a new fact sheet regarding the New Regulations on PTSD claims. You can either call to get a copy of the New Regulations at 202.461.7600 or go online at www.va.gov and download the PDF fact sheet.

            I wish to know how many members would be interested in an ‘Ohio Living Will’ seminar. There would be no cost to you and there would be assistance and guidance in filling out the information for the Living Will. I have the opportunity to have Robert Montgomery from the Franklin County Recorders’ Office that would be willing to do this. The session would be set for a Monday through Wednesday, with the exception of the 2^nd Tuesday and 3^rd Wednesday of the Month of September. If you have an interest in this, please contact myself or call the Post and inform them that you have an interest. The reason being, I do not wish to have this man come out for just a handful of people.

            For the Veterans’ Picnic, formerly the Corn Roast, please remember to bring your item for the White Elephant Auction. The picnic will be held on the 28^th of August at 3:00pm following the 2:00pm Memorial Service.

            See you at the Post.

May God Bless America and keep our troops out of harms’ way.

           

Senior Vice Cmdr. Mike Poole

           

            This month we welcome two new Post members.  Leo DuBois, a member of  our AMVETS Post 911, has joined the VFW also.  Leo was awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal while a member of the Navy.  Also becoming a new member is Kenneth Lichtenberg, a U.S. Army veteran who was awarded the IRAQ Campaign Medal.  Welcome aboard troops. 

            Your Post Honor Guard has been busy this month also.  They led the Hilliard 4^th of July parade and received the 1^st Place trophy for best marching unit.  Congratulations troops.  They also presented our National Colors for the Bull Riding Rodeo at the Franklin County Fair.  Watch out for those “meadow muffins” guys!  Membership in the Honor Guard is open to all members of the Post family, including the Auxiliaries and the AMVETS.  If you're interested in joining, please let me know. 

            Don't miss the “Veteran's Family Picnic” which will be held on Saturday, Augut 28^th.  This is open to all veterans in the community and their families.  The annual Post Memorial Ceremony will be held at 2:00pm, followed by the picnic at 3-O'Clock.  Roasted corn, hamburgers & hotdogs will be provided by the Post.  Attendees are requested to bring a covered “Potluck” dish or dessert.  Good food, lots of fun, great comradeship.  Don't miss it.

            Congratulations to Post Commander Charlie Adkins on being selected as an “All American Post Commander” by the VFW National Commander-in-Chief.   He will receive his “Red Hat” at the VFW National Convention later this month.  Way to go, Charlie!!!

 

AmVets Post 911

 

  Steve Campbell, a U.S. Army veteran, is the newest member of AMVETS Post 911.  Welcome aboard, Steve!  Remember, membership in the AMVETS is open to anyone that has served in any branch or component of the U.S. Armed Forces since WW II, including the Guard and Reserves and they enjoy all Post privileges including use of the Canteen.  Persons that have served in the U.S. Merchant Marine during any official period of war are also eligible for membership.  Anyone interested may obtain information or an application by stopping by the Post or by calling and leaving their name and phone number. 

 

The June “All You Can Eat Spaghetti dinner was a great success and everyone seemed to enjoy a good meal.  We're trying to schedule another one this shortly so keep your eye out for more information in the Post Newsletter for a date and time.  Those responsible for making it the success that it was were AMVETS Dave Perdue, Leo DuBois, Myron Staten and Charlie Adkins.  Thanks for all your help guys. 

 

Lady’s Aux President Tammy Whitesed

 

            I would like to thank everyone who helped with the 4th of July float. Christina Hall, Denise Evans, Tammy Lantz, Monica Hinderer, Mary Bryant and of course our great artist Brenda Glockner. Let's not forget the men who worked really hard and drove the float during the parade Phil Whitesed, Gary Bryant and of course Speedy. Thanks to everyone who donated candy and to Tammy Lantz's dad for letting us use his truck. We won best of the parade, grand prize and 2nd in organization coming behind the honor guard who came in first, congratulations.
     Our garage sale was a great success I would like to thank everyone for their donations and to everyone who worked hard putting it together, another great job ladies.
     Since we didn't have a column last month just a few things from June, Mary Bryant was present during our life membership drawing  and she got her life membership paid by the ladies aux. congratulations Mary. We voted in 2 members Estelle Hockman and Christine Lichtenberg. Let's all give a big welcome to our new members. We also decided not to have breakfast the rest of the summer, hopefully we will start  back up in the fall.
     Don't forget the Veterans’ Picnic coming up in August, the men will provide the meat and corn, everyone else is asked to bring a covered dish and a white elephant to be raffled off. It's a great time had by all. The ladies will also be doing their annual raffle at this time, it will be 3- $100.00 visa cards, your raffle tickets will be coming in the mail soon, so get them filled out and get them sent in.
     We would like to send out our deepest sympathy to Wayne Caudill on the loss of his father Marvin Caudill. Marvin was a great guy who will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.
     For those of you have lost a loved one our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your   families, to those of you who are ill we wish you a speedy recovery. May God Bless America and our troops safe, bring them home soon.

 

Men’s Auxiliary – President Phil Whitesed

 

            The Golf Outing was a great success!! Thanks to all who played. Special thanks goes out to Marlene, for getting us organized, Mary Bryant, Phil Whitesed, Gary Bryant, The Ladies Aux, Glenda, Sylvia and whoever I forgot to mention. Thank you all!

            Next event is the Poker Run (July 31). By the time you get this, the event will have been run. Next year, read your newsletter so you can put it on your schedule!

            Upcoming events are the Post Veterans Picnic. Parton Pool tournament and whatever else we can think of to do. Come see us at The Post.

PS. The Golf tournament was won by Randy Sweeney, Tom, John, and Les. Enough about that!     

 

 

  

Steak Fry Friday, August 13, 2010  5:00 – 8:00pm Steak Cooked to your preference, with baked potato, salad, and desert. Coffee also available. $15.00 for all

TAPS   Marvin W. Caudill U.S. Army SSGT. Viet Nam Life Member

TAPS   Marvin W. Caudill U.S. Army SSGT. Viet Nam Life Member