THOMAS F. WELCH
VETERANS of FOREIGN WARS
POST 706
COMMANDER’S CORNER
We are holding our Post elections for the 2010-11 fiscal year at our 21 April Post meeting. Additionally, you must provide a letter of acceptance if you are nominated for a position but are unable to attend the April meeting.
Nominations from the March meeting as follows: Commander – Richard Mullen; Sr. Vice Commander – Victor Looney; Jr. Vice Commander – DC Horne; Judge Advocate – Jim Briley; Surgeon – Tom Eddington; Chaplain – Doc Cloud; Three Year Trustee – Bill Jacobson.
We have several events to plan over the coming months. Armed Forces Day, 15 May, will be our annual open house. We have commitments from several organizations to participate and set up displays. Additionally, we will hold a Flag Retirement Ceremony at 1100 that day.
On 31 May, we have the Memorial Day Service at the NAS Pensacola Chapel. And on 18 September we will hold our POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony at the Post.
I would like to introduce our newest members elected to our Post in March: David M. Gates, David K. Hill, Paul Demoncada.
Thanks to all my fellow comrades and sisters for supporting our Post. We have had a continued success on Saturday nights with the dinners and entertainment. It is because of your support that we are turning the corner on success. It feels good!
We are currently at 96% in our quest for 100% membership. Call one of your friends and remind them to pay their dues so we can attain our membership goal. Let’s make this happen. As the Third ID motto says: “Can Do.”
Mailing your dues to National can lead to delays in getting them posted. You can now go online to www.vfw.org and pay your dues. On the main screen, click on Membership; then click on Current Members; then click on Secure Log In; fill in the required blanks and you can pay your annual dues electronically.
Visit the Post website for updated information and activity calendars of the new VFW fiscal year, 2010. Log on to www.vfw706.org.
Richard Mullen
Commander
SENIOR VICE’S CORNER
The Post is at 96% membership from last year’s numbers. A couple of more recruitments and renewals and we shall be 100% in membership.
“Be vigilant, be brave and active!” - A rephrasing from a Patrick Henry’s saying, that being said, how about taking a courageous step? Volunteer to help a Post project! Memorial Day and Armed Forces Day are rapidly approaching. The Junior Vice needs some help with the “Buddy Poppy Drive” plus our annual open house needs volunteers. Just a reminder - the Enterprise Division of the Naval Sea Cadet program sponsored by PNAS continues to need adult volunteers. Give some of your time and military experience to mentor our young people.
Thank you for all your help and support with our awards ceremony honoring the teachers and public servants of the year for 2009. It gives me a wonderful feeling seeing their eyes light up and the wonderful smiles that cross their faces when we thank them for their service.
Victor Looney
Sr. Vice Commander
CHAPLAIN’S CORNER
In light of the recent political squabbling, let us this Easter fall to our
knees and unite in prayer for healing:
Oh Lord hear our prayers. When we are afraid, give us courage to face our fears. When we are angry, fill our hearts with your precious peace. When we want to hate, teach us to love instead. When we want to avenge, teach us instead to forgive. When we are ill, heal us with your comforting balm. When we are hurt, bind up our wounds and make us whole again. Hear our prayers for healing, for mercy, for love, let us not be tempted to turn to darkness, or to give in to fear, but instead fortify against evil and make smooth the path before us so that we shall not stumble. Oh Lord, continue to bless this country and those whom you have chosen to lead it. So often we fear for the future of this land we love.
We see the scars of violence and the heartbreak of those who are left in its wake. We see corruption and we pray for your forgiveness. Bless us all with your wisdom and discernment. Turn the hearts of this country back to you so that we might become all you intended for us to be---Beacons of light in the world you have created. We ask this in the name of our Risen Savior. Happy Easter everyone!!
“Doc” Cloud
Acting Chaplain
ADJUTANT’S CORNER
MEMBERS IN NEED:
Comrade Doc Cloud is receiving treatment for prostate cancer. He is in good spirits and always looks at the brighter side of things.
Comrade Skip Bennett’s wife, Roni, continues with her chemo and radiation treatments at Baptist Hospital. Come support the event this Saturday, 6 February starting at 1800. Skip is recovering from rotator cuff surgery too.
Comrade Rob Lambrecht had surgery and is undergoing chemo and radiation treatments for the next six weeks or so.
Comrade Dick Gilman is recovering from hip replacement surgery.
Please keep these Comrades and Sisters in your thoughts and prayers.
If you have knowledge of a comrade in distress or the passing of a Post 706 member or affiliate member contact the Post at (850)455-0026. We should send our encouragements to those in need as soon as we learn of their situation or loss.
Tony Carroll, Adjutant
COOTIES CORNER
From the Seam Squirrel PT 66
Listen Comrades, Cooties, Ladies:
We had our annual elections in March. Immediately following the elections Supreme Ed Silvia conducted the Installation Ceremony of the new officers. Congratulations to Nate Bass who is the new Seam Squirrel; Ernst Blond – Blanket Bum; Richard Mullen – Hide Gimlet; CCDB – George Calvert; Sky Pilot – Scott Allison; Keeper of the Lousy Records – Dick Gilman. Dick recently had hip replacement surgery and is home recuperating.
Don’t forget about the upcoming Spring Picnic in Milton and the Cooties District Meeting at Post 7674, Ft. Walton Beach. At the District meeting we will elect our 2010-11 officers, so don’t miss this one.
All Cooties are reminded our Steak Night will be this Saturday, 3 April, and that the Scratch will be at 1101 on the 10th.
The MOC and MOCA will do our best to "Keep 'Em Smilin' in Beds of White" in 2010.
Yours in L.O.T.C.S.
Nate Bass
SS PT 66
LADIES AUXILIARY
Hello Sisters, I want to thank all you ladies who attended our last meeting, and I want to give a big thank you to Beth for stepping in for Linda; Ms. Phyllis for taking over till April for Chaplain; and Mary Ann for taking over Sr. Vice till April.
Thanks to all who supported and attended our last dinner for St. Patty's Day. It was a great turn out! I do apologize for running out of corned beef. We will have more next year to make sure everyone gets their fill. Our next dinner will be April 10th. We will be serving 'POT LUCK." You know you will love it, so come on out.
Reminder, we will have the kids Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 3rd, from 1 to 3, so please come out and join us. We will be serving food for the kids and giving some yummy treats out as well. And, of course, the Easter Bunny is coming.
Our Draw Down is scheduled for July. So please don’t miss out on this and the prizes of course. Tickets go on sale this week.
Our next meeting will be on April 21st. Please come join us we will be putting in our nominations for the up-coming new year, and we need your vote.
Thank you, ladies, for all you do, and have done, to keep the Ladies Auxiliary moving in the right direction. "Keep Smiling"
CeeCee Goodwin
Madam President
MEN’S AUXILIARY
Dang! We ran out of chicken at last month’s dinner. Guaranteed we won’t let that happen again. Because you care, you made a big show of support. Without it we
would not have run out of chicken! Thanks to all.
We did increase the amounts of ribs and chicken so we won’t run out again…we
hope! Our dinners start at 6:00 PM, and the food goes very quickly, so an
earlier
arrival would be beneficial. Once again, we appreciate the great support in the past and hope everyone continues to support the Men's Auxiliary.
We need as many members as possible to show up for the meeting this month. We have some new ideas to discuss and need more insight. Our meeting will be
held Thursday, 8 April at 6:00. Our dinner will be on 24 April at 6:00 PM as well. Thank You all and God Bless. HAPPY EASTER!!!
VFW RIDERS CORNER
Comrades,
The Riders would like to welcome Bill Slayman and Charlie Mann as our newest members!!! Thanks for joining our brotherhood! We welcome anyone interested in becoming a member of the Riders, please stop by and fill out an application and talk to any of the active members, or please join us on any of our upcoming rides.
During the month of March we had a total of 17 riders during the “Make a Wish” poker run on the 6th, and 11 riders during the “Sacred Heart Miracle Camp” ride on the 20th. THANKS FOR THE GREAT TURN OUT!!!!!
ATTENTION: OUR MONTHLY MEETING DATE AND TIME WAS CHANGED TO THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 1100! Our April Meeting will be on the 11th because of Easter.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
MAY 8, 2010 ~ SAVE-A-BABY POKER RUN
Joe Spink, President
VFW Riders
Andy Marston, Secretary
POST CANTEEN CORNER
Hello my Canteen friends and family.
Kudos Canteen: Well, we moved into Spring, the time for longer hours and more time to spend outdoors. But, we are offering you more time to spend in the Canteen with friends and family and having fun.
We have several great entertainers coming in the month of April. Make sure you check your calendars for who will be here. We will have some new drink specials coming your way, and our Happy Hour times changed. Two more added hours for you to enjoy. Happy Hour starts atou 2:00 and ends at 6:00 PM.
I/We want to thank you for your continued support on the nights we have entertainment and at Karaoke. We are doing great with our members, friends and guests coming in on these nights. We are really turning things around. We still would like to see more of you come in on these nights besides just coming on Thursdays only. We have so much to offer, and we feel you need to take full advantage of your Post. Reminder: we will be closed on Easter Sunday, 4 April.
Just a reminder, we will
be closed on Easter Sunday.
Thank you all and Happy Easter to each and everyone.
CeeCee Goodwin Canteen Manager
AMERICANISM
MEMBERS WANTED!
Our Draw Down is in the planning stages. Could use some help putting this together and making it happen. It’s a lot of work, but a lot of fun at the same time. Contact me to lend your support.
Don’t forget about our Flag Retirement Ceremony on 15 May at 1100. We have commitments from several military organizations who will participate in this event and our Armed Forces Day Open House the same day.
Ebbie Jermyn
Americanism Chairman
GOOD OF THE ORDER
CHILDREN’S EASTER EGG HUNT:
Don’t forget to register your children for the Easter Party and Egg Hunt. It starts at 1:00 PM this Saturday, 3 April. Ends at 3:00 PM.
EASTER SUNDAY ~ POST CLOSED
Reminder: The Post will be closed Easter Sunday, 4 April. We only close two days
out of the year and this is one of them. The other day we are closed is
Christmas.
NEWSLETTER
In an effort to save money we are going to discontinue mailing this newsletter to those with internet capabilities. The newsletter is available 24/7 online at www.vfw706.org.
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The BIG GAME is a proven success. We are going into week nine and the
$250 jackpot can be yours if you Bingo in 59 numbers or less. Someone has to
win; it might as well be you!
SUPPORT YOUR POST
We have 738 members; 600 or so never come by the “V”. Call your friends. Come by the Post. If you have any ideas, suggestions, or issues you want to affect, don’t be afraid to speak up and take a stand. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! WE NEED YOUR IDEAS! But most of all WE NEED YOU!!!
DO YOU KNOW ANYONE WHO FITS THIS DESCRIPTION?
Is You Is, Or is You Ain’t?
Are you an active member, the kind that would be missed?
Or are you just contented that your name is on the list?
Do you attend the meetings and mingle with the flock?
Or do you stay at home and criticize and knock?
Do you take an active part to help the work along?
Or do you just sit on the sidelines and belong?
Do you do your work each week without a prod and prick?
Or do you leave the work to just a few and talk about the clique?
There’s quite a problem scheduled that I’m sure you’ve heard about,
And we’ll appreciate it if you come and help us out.
Attend the meetings often and help with hand and heart,
Don’t just be a member, but take an active part.
Think this over ~~ you know right from wrong.
Are you an active member, or do you just belong?
Reprinted from Schreveport
Junior League Newsletter
Do your part. Get
involved!
LOST MEMBERS
The Life Member Comrades listed here are “lost.” We have no address for them. If you know any of these individuals or there whereabouts, please call the Post and leave a message with their current address and phone number or send an email to vfwpost706@gmail.com.
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Richard Mullen, Commander
