We had 7 new Post members at our first VFW 101 meeting. The new members learned a lot about the Post and hopefully saw things of interest that will cause them to become involved in the Post. VFW 101 will continue in the future before every Post meeting from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM in the Post Hall.
My 700+ Newsletter emails are constantly flagged as spam and my account is routinely shut down. As a result, the Newsletter is now being distributed by a company that specializes in this sort of thing, Mailchimp. You have no doubt already received emails through them or others. For example, the AZ Dept. of Veteran Services uses a similar company, Constant Contact, the 82nd Airborne Association Newsletter uses Multiview, etc. This change will also enable us to enhance the Newsletter.
Our newly elected Post Officers are Commander Mike Parker, Sr. Vice Cmdr. Darron “GQ” Sanders, Jr. Vice Cmdr. Terrence Harper, Quartermaster Joe Loggia, One Year Trustee Mike Guthrie, Two Year Trustee Andrew Wyer, Three Year Trustee Tony Gilbert. They will take office in June.
Buddy Poppy donations will be Memorial Day Weekend Saturday and Sunday May 25th and 26th in front of Fry’s stores. This is our major fundraiser to help Veterans. If you would like to help, contact Mike LoBello 239-601-1779.
The Post is 800 pounds short on our Food Drive. If we meet our goal, we can receive $1500. Check your cupboards for cans and bring them to the Post!
Did you know that the VA recognizes certain digestive system disorders as being commensurable? Check out this website to see if you may be eligible.
https://news.va.gov/129622/va-updates-disability-rating-schedule-for-digestive-system/. If you have any questions regarding your potential for VA disability compensation, please contact Mike Mazor, Post Service Officer 602-909-6301 to arrange an appointment for a face-to-face meeting.
Congratulations to our nominee Sunnyslope High School Cadet Jenna Lambert for being selected the JROTC VFW Department of AZ Cadet of the Year. She will now be the Department entry at the National level. She was honored at the Sunnyslope Fest by Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego on April 13th.
Prices in the Canteen have risen like everything else but we are still very competitive. If you have questions or concerns you should direct them to the Canteen Manager Gary Stucker at 480-343-0868. In addition, each Thursday at least through May, the Canteen will open at 5:00 PM. This is only for Thursdays.
For Cinco de Mayo en la Cantina Melanie will be serving drink specials. Join us from 1:00 to 9:00 PM. Bring food, dessert, fun for the whole family.
Mess Hall food starts again at 6:00 PM on Friday the 10th and 24th.
The upcoming Annual Casino Night will be on August 10th! Details to follow. We are accepting donations of prizes. For information call Velvet at 602-487-3348.
Here is the lineup for May:
The upcoming Annual Casino Night will be on August 10th! Details to follow. We are accepting donations of prizes. For information call Velvet at 602-487-3348.
If you have a VA ID card, check the expiration date to the left of your photo. You can order a new card, and get a new photo if you want one, at Eligibility and Enrollment, Phoenix VA, 7th Street entrance. Start about a month in advance of expiration.
Department Convention. Nominations will be May 31st and elections June 1st at the Lowes Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson. Support Commander Shanley in his bid to become the Department Surgeon.
