MAY - JUNE 2012

 NEWSLETTER

FROM THE COMMANDER AND PRESIDENT

Comrades. 

    Another quarter is behind us and we had some great food, entertainment and a few challenges.  As we look forward to the upcoming quarter we have installed the new District Officers at our post, completed some Service Officer training,  elected new officers for Post 7392 and a plethora of other things.  In short, we have been a busy post.  Speaking of our new elected officers, the installation will be held on 19 May at 1400.  There will not be a luncheon this year as our Commander elect will need to keep the event short, due to needing to be at work off island.  I hope to see a great turnout and as always, if you want to eat, bar steaks are just $7.00 every day. We are also doing Monday and Thursday dinners!!  If you are one of the few that have not made it out for the dinners, I highly recommend that you pencil in a Monday or Thursday and be treated to some great food and don't forget about breakfast on the last Sunday of the month. Once again this year, we are raffling off a Winchester Centennial '66, 30.30 lever action rifle.  Tickets can be purchased at the bar or from one of the house committee members for just $5.00 each, it's a beautiful firearm. The drawing will be held on 18 August at 1500 so time to purchase tickets is running out, August will be here before we know it.  Our post is also sponsoring the first ever Veterans Day parade in Oak Harbor this year on 10 November!  We have invited Veterans organizations from all over to attend and hope to have a great turn out.  This is our parade, I hope to see a large number of our post and auxiliary members participating.  We have monthly meetings for the parade on the second Monday of each month starting at 1830 at the Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce on highway 20. And last, but not least, our post is responsible for the Memorial Day graveside services this year.  We will begin at Maple Leaf in Oak Harbor on 28 May at 1100 and move to Sunnyside in Coupeville for the service that begins at 1300.  It has been my honor to serve as your Post Commander for the past year.  We have moved ahead by leaps and bounds, we are becoming a force to be reckoned with in the dining and entertainment venues in Oak Harbor.  We are putting ourselves on the map in so many good ways.  Please come out and support your post, you will have a great time.

David L. Hollett
CDR, Post 7392
 

Sisters,

Our amazing year is coming to an end.  We were blessed with many applications for membership as a result of our very successful March Clothing Swap and our very special 65th Anniversary Celebration.  Many thanks to all of our members who made such special contributions of unique memorabilia, and put together such great period outfits.  And, a special thanks to the members of the Post, Men's Auxiliary, and Motor cycle group who helped cook and serve the dinner.  It was so much fun, we should consider celebrating every year!!  Be sure to thank Mary Jones and her entourage of Easter Bunnies who made the Easter Egg Hunt such a success.  We're still needing recipes for our Auxiliary cookbook....please take some time to jot down some of your favorites and turn them in.  The recipe box is just inside the entrance to the Auxiliary meeting room. and please include your name & phone number on them.  We may have a question about the recipe.  We have a great slate of new officers for 2012/2013:  Shari Vogelman, President - Marie Lang, Sr. Vice, Betty Polinot, Jr. Vice - Achsah Haun, Chaplain - Laurie Croan, Conductress and Kathi Naff, Treasurer, and Delia Pierce as Guard.  Remember, the District Meeting will be held at our Post on May 6 with a special refresher class on Youth Essays at 11am then lunch at 11:30am.  Please try to attend.  Installation of Officers will be on Saturday, May 19 at 2:00pm with no dinner (perhaps some snacks)?   Do make an effort to attend a Memorial Day ceremony and our monthly meetings...call if you need a ride.  I'll look forward to seeing you soon

Loyally,  Joanne McDaniel, President

RIDERS GROUP

April was a busy month for the VFW Riders Group. We attended several rides whose proceeds went to  organizations that benefit veterans and one for Make a Wish foundation. We also rode escort for the Whidbey Marathon. We  have about 20 service hours helping a Post member. May looks to be a busy one also as the weather gets better, we will be out doing more good things for the Post and Veterans. See ya on the road!

      Sam (Kickstand) Miller, President

DATES TO REMEMBER

MAY

6th - District Meeting in Oak Harbor. Special Essay Meeting at 11, Lunch at 11:30.
7th - Post & Auxiliary Meeting 7 PM
8th - Men's Auxiliary Meeting 7 PM
9th - House Committee Meeting 6 PM
11th - Riders Group Meeting 6 PM
13th - Men's Auxiliary Breakfast 10-Noon
13th - Texas Hold 'Em
19th - Installation of 2012/2013 Officers 2 PM
20th - Junior Girls Meeting
23rd - House Committee Meeting 6 PM
27th - Post Breakfast 10 - Noon
28th - Memorial Day Ceremonies

CANTEEN NEWS

SHAKE-A-DAY ROLLS
1 turn per bartender shift, Cost $1. You get three trys, but must get 5 of a kind in ONE roll. Winner gets the current pot. Pots are capped at $500.00

COUNTRY FRIDAY NIGHT
Join us Friday nights from 7-11 PM for an evening of fun and music!
Bring a friend and dance or just listen to the great DJ music!

NOTICE - NOTICE
The Bar Menu will not be available when Monday and Thursday night dinners are served, as well as during special dining events.

FULL MENU THURSDAYS
Thursday Night Dinners are back in full force. Come in and enjoy some of the best food to ever come out of the VFW. Multiple choice dinners every Thursday from Steak to Scampi to Chicken to Pasta, we've got you covered. Reasonable price, great portions!

MONDAY NIGHT DINNERS
London Broil, Fresh Alaskan Cod, Home made Chicken Fried Steaks and the fixin's that go a long. Check the calendar and plan on having a great meal with friends! Check the calendar for the current week's dinner.

DRINK TAB TUESDAY
Stop by on Tuesday evenings from 4-6 PM, and enjoy a chance at a reduced price beverage.

VISA / MASTERCARD
Get ready to use your credit card at the canteen for dinners & drinks. Coming SOON!

PLAY THE TABS!!
Stop by and have a try at our selection of pull tabs. Multiple tanks at varied prices. You could be the big winner!

FUNDRAISING EFFORTS
Got any old extension cords, drills, hair dryers, or any other small electrical tools or old wiring, bring it to the VFW. There's a collection box in the back of the parking lot. We'll also take any old keys or small metal items that have stacked up. We'll recycle all the stuff for profit for the Post. Help us earn more money!

RIFLE RAFFLE

Starting March 1st, the House Committee will start a Raffle in support of our  canteen. Our goal is to raise over $9,000.00 to upgrade some of our old Equipment. 

First Place Raffle Prize will be:

New Winchester Centennial ‘66

30-30 Lever Action Repeating Rifle

With 26” Octagonal Barrel

OR

$500.00 Cash if you don’t want the rifle.

2nd, 3rd and 4th prizes are still being worked out

2000 tickets will be sold at $5.00 each. Contact any of the House Committee members or the Canteen Manager, Kevin Collins for more information. To take possession of the rifle, you

1. Must be over 18 years old.

2. Must be able to Pass an F.B.I. background check.

3. Must have a valid Washington Drivers License

Need not be a V.F.W. Member to win.  Winner will be announced at the Annual Post Picnic, August 18th  2012  

 

OTHER NEWS BITS

* Don’t forget our roadside cleanup project, the first Saturday of the month, every month.  Meet at the post at 9 AM.  We have Ault Field & Goldie Roads.

FRIDAY NIGHTS
Meat Draw starts about 5 PM. Four paying rounds and a losers draw. Tickets $1 each.

50/50 Drawing is held at 6 PM. Sign the book for $1 anytime during the week. Need not be present to win.