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Officers of our Post have announced that the Bylaw which states that canteens must close during General Meetings of the VFW does not apply to our Post (3274) since our General Meetings are actually not held in the canteen, but in separate meeting rooms from the Canteen. The two meeting rooms in which General Meetings are being held, thus, are not considered part of the canteen. The rule actually has been interpreted to apply only to those posts which have General Meetings in their Canteen. Therefore our canteen may now be open during General meetings. So, drink up!
VFW Post 3274 Commander Eddie Rodriguez presented awards to winners of different competitions. 
Jacob Coombes a senior at Hobbs High School was awarded $100.00 and a Voice of Democracy back pack for his winning entry in the essay/video competition sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars National. He was also voted Boy Scout of the year, winning another $100.00. Jacob will be attending Kansas State University. He is the son of Garth and Shawnette Coombes.
Brandon Velasquez was honored as second place winner of Boy Scout of the year with a $50.00 check. Brandon did his Eagle Scout project at the VFW post by cleaning the back storage room, laying blocks for a patio and obtaining and installing a sign on the building showing the name of the post and emblems of the branches of the military. Brandon is the son of Les and Maria Velasquez and is a student at Hobbs High School.
Dalia Rodriguez an 8th grade student at Houston Middle School was presented $100.00 and a Patriot's Pen Back Pack as the winner of the local competition in the VFW Nationally sponsored essay contest. She also won the competition for the State of New Mexico and was presented with $500.00 by the New Mexico VFW. Dalia is the daughter of Adriana Rodriguez.
Teacher of the year was presented $100.00 and a crystal apple plaque. She is Jennifer Redick who teaches third grade at Broadmoor Elementary School.
Saturday, April 26th - Hamburger Nite with award presentations. Burgers at 6:00 PM
Sunday, April 27th - District 7 Meeting - Coffee and donuts at 9:00 AM - Meeting at 10:00 AM and lunch after meeting.
Members are asked to bring salads, rolls, crackers, cornbread and/or desserts.
Thursday, May 1st at 6:30 PM joint installation of officers for the VFW and Ladies Auxiliary
Friday, May 2nd Dart Tournament at 6:30 PM
House Committee meeting at 5:30 PM on Thursday, May 8th. Also pack troop boxes on the 8th at 4:30 PM.
Thursday, May 15th is meeting night at 6:30 PM.
Naomi Phillips, Director of NMJC Corrections Academy presenting a donation of $1,275.00 to Commander Eddie Rodriguez of Blakey Post 3274 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Corrections Academy Class #62 held a car wash in the parking lot at Kaleidoscdoops with water furnished by Wienerschnitzel. They donated their proceeds to the VFW. Director Phillips said this was their way of giving positive feedback to the community and creating a positive image for corrections and all law enforcement personnel in our community.
