Winter Clothing Needed
Now Playing: fwd: Dave Fouse, NM VFW
Topic: General Information
Comrade,
  Would like help getting word out to all our VFW posts here in NM.
 
    I work here at the VA hospital in Albuquerque and am a member of Corrales Post 5432.  The VA Hospital Donated clothing store for our Veterans is in need of winter clothing.  We are not doing too bad for coats, but are in need of long pants waist sizes 29” thru 36”.  Length does not matter.  Also long sleeve button down shirts.   Good shoes and boots of all sizes too.  If  you are coming to the VA facility for an appointment, or just visiting the Area consider dropping off those items you would like to donate.
 
Thanks,
 
Tom
 
VA Voluntary Service
Bldg 1,  1st Floor
1501 San Pedro SE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
 
1-800-465-8262  Toll Free  VOLUNTEER DESK,            ext. 2634/2635     VOLUNTARY
                     VOLUNTEER SERVICE OFFICE  ext. 2269
 
265-1711 Local  same extensions.  M-F 0800-1600

VFW Sign
Mood:  happy
Now Playing: Great News For The VFW
Topic: General Information

I contacted the Sam's Club in Odessa.  They are going to give the VFW a credit of $100 towards the sign.  It would be great to have the sign by Wednesday to advertise the Dart Tournament on Friday.

Then who knows, a VFW Dance the next week.

Dennis

Christmas Card Request!
Now Playing: FWD: email thru Dave Fouse, NM VFW
 
I hope this helps and you do not take exception to me sending this on to you.
 
 
When filling out your Christmas cards this year, take one card and send it to this address:
 
A Recovering American Soldier
c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center
8901 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20889-5600.

If we pass this on and everyone sends one card, think of how many cards these wonderful, special people, who have sacrificed so much would get.
 
 
Mike Schramski
Partner
Aamerican Powerwash Equipment and Supplies, LLC
Certified-Veteran Owned Small Business
 
1-888/821-6947
Pressure Washers-Service & Sales
WWW.APOWERWASH.US
 

VFW JAR
Now Playing: ACTIVITY SIGN FOR THE VFW.

The jar for the VFW Activity Sign,  ( to accept your

 donations ), is back on the bar.  The

bartender did not know that the donation jar belonged

on the bar in order to accept your generous

donations.  As of yesterday I believe the VFW  has

$166 in the jar.  About $234 left to go.

Thanks to all and please keep the donations up.

 

 

Interesting Stuff
Now Playing: FWD: From Dave Fouse, NM VFW
From: Bill Bloomquist [mailto:BBloomquist@vfw.org]
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 2:59 PM
To: _All State Depts
Cc: Kevin Jones
Subject: Posts with less than 10 members
 
Good Afternoon,
 
This is just a heads up, there are 31 Posts with less than 10 members. In accordance with Section 212 of the National By-Laws Posts with Less than 10 members on Feb. 1st 2012 will have their charters revoked . Please be pro active and work with these posts so you do not lose them. Thanks
 
William C. Bloomquist
Assistant Director, Administrative Operations
bbloomquist@vfw.org
Phone 816-968-2730
Fax 816-968-1149
 

Sign Donations Requested
Now Playing: Fwd: Email from Dennis Savell
Topic: Post 3274

The VFW is trying to raise the money via donations to purchase the above sign from Sam's Club.  The sign cost right at $400.00 .
So far we have a little over $100 donated.  There is a jar on the bar, please put some donations in it.
It would be nice to have it before the next Dart Tournament Night (2 Dec.) so the VFW can advertise it.  Might even see some new faces and fresh money.
"Dart Tournaments"
"Pool Tournaments"

"VFW Dance"
"Karaoke"
"Hall Rental"
(Just to name a few ideas that could bring in people and $)

   
Model: 10011

Item #: 731608

Double-sided flashing sign with portable stand
(150) - 8" letters included
Polycarbonate sign facings
Each facing has 4 lines of changeable letter track
(2) - 8' high-output fluorescent bulbs included.

Dennis

POST 3274 CANTEEN CHANGES
Topic: Post 3274

Effect imediately:

New Canteen Weekend hours; Saturdays 4 pm till closing and Sunday 4pm till 8 pm.

Check Cashing Policy;  Please do not ask us to cash any check for more than $50.00.  Our bartenders will no longer maintain the cash reserve to do so.

We appreciate your cooperation,

Sid

SORRY - WE WILL BE CLOSED THANKSGIVING!

VFW AUXIALARY THANKSGIVING PLAN
Topic: Post 3274
Thursday, November 17th is meeting night.  Meeting starts at 6:30 PM at the VFW-609 W. Alto, Hobbs.  Our auxiliary has elected to donate money and food items to Isaiahs Kitchen for Thanksgiving this year instead of individual baskets.  If you would like to help, please bring non perishable food items or make donations to purchase perishable items by November 22.
 
Thanks,
Laverne

Western Heritage Museum Plans Veterans Event
Topic: Post 3274

I have attached a press release that explains the program we are hosting at the Western Heritage Museum on Sunday, November 13 at 2:00 pm. I have tried to get in touch with you by phone but was unable to reach anyone. We are inviting ALL veterans to this event in honor of the WWII veterans.  I know that your post is planning a big parade and celebration on Saturday, so you must be busy with all of the planning, but we would really like your participation in our Sunday event.
 
Please email me or call me just to touch base.
 
Thank you,
 
Mary Lyle
Education and Events Coordinator
Western Heritage Museum Complex
New Mexico Junior College
5317 Lovington Highway
Hobbs, NM   88240
mlyle@nmjc.edu
575-492-2679
www.westernheritagemuseumcomplex.com

Auxiliary Calendar
Now Playing: fwd from Laverne Lester
Topic: Post 3274
Auxiliarry member Rose Cruz's husband Gil passed away, Saturday Nov. 5th.  Funeral is Tuesday, Nov. 8th.  Lunch will be served at the VFW after the funeral.  If you can, please bring vegetables, salads and or desserts.  The Auxiliary is furnishing fried chicken.  Your help in the kitchen will be appreciated also.
 
Thursday, November 10th is Troop package day at the VFW at 4:30 PM.  Please come by and help if you can.  If you know of anyone who is deployed serving our country, please bring their address.
 
Frinday, November 11th at 11:00 AM there will be a Veteran's Day ceremony at the VFW.
 
Saturday, November 12th is Veteran's Day Parade at 10:00 AM.  Come by the VFW is you want to ride in the parade.  Lunch will be served after the parade with brisket and beans.  Please bring sides, vegetables, desserts, etc.  We will need help serving and cleaning up also.  All help will be appreciated.
 
To refresh the memory of those who have already volunteered to bring things:
Twilla - Potato Salad
Donna - Pasta Salad
Tommie and  Berta - Deviled eggs                                     Twilla:  Be sure to remind Sheila as I don't have her e-mail address.  Thanks
Nita - Cole Slaw
Shawna - Salad                                                                                                                                          
Beverly - Dessert
Laverne - Green Beans
 
All help will be appreciated.
 
Sunday , November 13th is District 7 meeting in Carlsbad at 10:00 AM.  If you want to attend give me or Shawna a call.   Shawna 393-9315  Laverne 393-8695
 
BUSY, BUSY WEEK, PLEASE COME HELP WITH ALL OR SOME OF THESE ACTIVITIES.
 
Thanks,
Laverne