Congratulations to Past Post Commander Jim Shanley upon his election as Department Surgeon. We are looking forward to having another Post member become Department Commander in four years. Well done Jim! As Surgeon, Jim has asked that you click on this Word document and PDF document concerning safety in the heat.
Our leadership for the coming year will be Commander Mike Parker, Senior Vice Commander Darron “GQ” Sanders, Junior Vice Commander Terrence Harper, Quartermaster Joe Loggia, Judge Advocate Ray Dawson, Surgeon Rob Webb, Adjutant Jody Lauer, Chaplain Bill Holder, Service Officer Mike “Zeke” Mazor, Trustees One Year Mike Guthrie, Two Years Andrew Wyer, Three Years Tony Gilbert.
At the Post meeting Commander Parker will have a sign-up sheet for his Commanders Shirt ($35). Also, please come with some ideas or a design for a new Post T-Shirt.
Bring family and friends to the Post for our 4th of July Open House! Flag Raising at 10:00 AM, Bloody Mary Specials from 10:00 to 11:00, Food from 11:00 to 2:00. Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Chips and Ice Cream! No Potluck. We will have a Scratcher Raffle drawing at 2:00 PM. $1.00 a ticket or 7 for $5.00 available from the bartender.
You can now check on the status of your VA Disability claim yourself. Copy and paste this link into your browser and follow the instructions. https://www.va.gov/claim-or-appeal-status/ If you have questions or need assistance with filing for possible VA benefits, you can schedule a sit-down meeting with Mike “Zeke” Mazor, Post Service Officer in his office at the Post. Phone:602-909-6301, svo9400@yahoo.com
VFW 101 continues at 6:00 PM in the Hall before Post meetings. New members can learn a lot about the Post and hopefully see things of interest that will cause them to become involved in the Post.
3rd Annual Casino Night – Join us for a 3 Hour Cruise to “Gilligan’s Island” – Saturday, August 10th. Social Hour 6pm – Gambling 7-10pm. Island Attire if you like. Make a trip to the Canteen to get your $30 Ticket – which includes $1000 in chips ($500 bonus chips for Ticket purchase by July 20th). There will only be a limited number of Tickets sold, so get yours soon! Information—call Velvet at 602-487-3348.
Remember, Mess Hall food at 6:00 PM on Friday the 5th,12th and 19th with Karaoke.
