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The Hashmark
October 2011
VFW Post 51
Ens. John R. Monaghan
300 W Mission Ave
Spokane WA 99201-2326
Published Monthly by:
VFW Post 51
Vol. 47, No. 10 October 2011
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Next Post Meeting:
Wednesday, October 12th
7:00 p.m.
509-327-9847
Editor Carol Buxton
Three chances to show off your
Halloween costume
October 28th for Rib Dinner and
Horse Races,
th
October 29 Youth Halloween Party,
and October 30th for The Tommy
Show. Check calendar for times.
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that continue to make good things happen
around our great post!
Well that is all I have for now. I hope that
all of you are healthy and happy and keep
doing the many great things that keep our
great organization going every day! I hope
to see you all around the post! Thank you
for your time!
Maynard D. Hill
Commander
VFW Post #51
PRESIDENT'
S PEN
Hello Ladies;
From the Commander
Comrades,
Just look at how the time is flying by,
school is back in session and hunting
season is almost upon us and things
around the post have just been popping
too!
In last month’s Hashmark, I had
discussed about some donations that we
had earned to help the Muscular
Dystrophy Association. I would like to
correct this and update all of you, because
of a last minute rally with a couple of our
Veterans and their Families and with late
donations. I am happy to say that our total
donations this year to the campaign
totaled just over $185.00 towards helping
Jerry’s Kids. My Thanks goes out to all of
those who aided in this fund drive!
Recently we had our annual fun at the
fairgrounds with our booth. From all of the
unofficial reports that I have been getting
from some of the volunteers that have
worked it and from our quartermaster, they
all said that we were doing well out there.
I’m looking forward to the final report from
the fairgrounds booth committee chair. It
was also brought to my attention that our
membership and the other organizations
that use our post and call it home stepped
up to the challenge and volunteered for
positions out at the booth. From what I
was told that we had so many volunteers
that they were able to ask some of the
long time listed volunteers that are known
to be disabled if they really wanted to work
the amount of shifts that they had signed
up for or not. This was good to hear when
just a month prior to the fair I was worried
about getting enough volunteers to keep
the booth open the full time or not. I would
like to Thank everyone for coming together
on that issue. It is always good to see so
many good things happening around us all
of the time. Thank each and every person
Blood Bank Account
INWBC 210 West Cataldo Ave
Spokane WA. 624-0151
As of July 18th our balance is 38
units of blood. We have gained 1
pint since last month. The donators
have done a fine job. You should be
proud of yourselves. Post 51
certainly is. Keep up the good work.
BOB HYATT
Chaplain’s Corner:
Post Chaplain:
Cody Hurst
327-9847
Auxiliary Chaplain
Paula Holmes
981-2905
My goodness here we are in the month of
October. I am trying to figure out were this
year has gone to.
The Fair is over for another year and
hopefully we will have a report on how we
did next month or maybe even this month.
I do want to give a Big Thank You to all
who came out to help at the VFW food
booth. Your help was greatly appreciated.
Attention all; in the month of October we
will be having an election for Conductress.
If you are interested in the position please
come to the meeting. Be sure to come to
the meeting even if you are not interested,
your Auxiliary needs your input.
God Bless and keep you safe.
Dona Feuz Auxiliary President
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Sympathy Cards sent to:
Family of Robert Warren.
Family of Betsy Stevens
HASHMARK folders needed
on the last Monday of each
month 9am –“Many hands
make for light work
If you would PLEASE
send us your e-mail
Addresses.
We can send your
Hashmark out and you
will get it quicker.
Send to
Tom Millspaugh at:
[email protected]
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We have Free Pool every Saturday &
Sunday except when league or
tournament is happening. There is also
Happy Hour every Sunday until the music
starts.
Membership
Hello Ladies,
It was voted and approved at National
Convention that the National Dues would
be going up $1.50 starting January 1,
2012. I advise you to pay your dues NOW.
Dues are coming in very slowly.
Remember, “this is a journey that can help
our Hero’s and their families. The stronger
we are, the stronger Our Organization can
be.” (Quote from our National Membership
Director.)
Not everyone can come to meetings, but
everyone can support by paying your dues
and bringing in new members. When you
meet someone, ask if they are eligible.
Educate yourself with the brochures we
have in the foyer at the Post and tell them
about what we do for our Veterans, their
families, scholarships for youth and
auxiliary members, legislative matters, VA
hospitals and Veterans Homes, service
men and women, cancer aid and research,
Americanism. We are so proud to be an
American and live in our United States of
America!! We, the Ladies Auxiliary to the
Veterans of Foreign Wars say “THANK
YOU” for keeping this freedom!
Please look for new activities happening
this month, for example bunko & dart
tournament. We need our membership
and guests to participate in the club and
make it even more fun that it already can
be.
A reminder for smokers; if you are within
25 feet of the door you may receive a
ticket from a health inspector. The Post is
properly marked and will not receive a
ticket; just the person smoking.
I always appreciate positive advice &
constructive criticism in continuing to make
this a fun place for everyone. If you see a
problem & have a wonderful idea on how
to fix it let me know.
Laurie Franzen Club Manager
For Your Information:
American legion Riders meeting moved
back to 11am on the 3rd Sunday starting in
October.
American Legion and Auxiliary meeting
Monday of the Month. Be sure to check
the Hashmark Calendar.
4th
Information for all, If you do not see the
bartender, please do not keep ringing the
bell. Bartender will be back shortly.
In order to do this we are in the process of
retraining our bartenders to not over serve
or over pour drinks. This is becoming a
large problem here and it cuts into the
profits in the Canteen.
The door keys have all been changed and
security is being updated to try and
eliminate the possibility of theft. We are
also updating all job descriptions and they
will be strictly enforced.
By doing this we are trying to make this a
Happy Place that all our members will
enjoy and be treated equally. If you have a
suggestion please write it down and put it
in the suggestions box or come to the Club
Board meetings and tell of your concerns
God Bless you for serving our Veterans,
Marge Wright, Treasurer
I do hope everyone has had a great
summer.
CLUB BOARD
The Club Board is trying to implement new
Policies and Procedures at the Post to try
and insure a more consistent service.
See you soon
See how easy it is when it comes from
your heart. Believe in what we stand for
and the rest will take care of itself. This is
what we do!
To Our Members & Guests
Robin King donated the Soldier Bear to the
Club. Be sure to come in to meet him and
should we give him a name. Humm maybe
a contest to pick a name?
Thank You
For the SAVHC
David Ware Club Board Chairman
The September meeting will be at Post on
Tuesday, October 4th, at 7pm.
FAIR
Thank you
Doug Jones Chairman SAVHC
Thanks to all for your participation at the
Spokane Interstate Fair. We all did a good
job.
The volunteers did a great job and we
managed to fill each and every spot in fact
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there were a few shifts where we had
more than enough.
members, it is your obligation to pay
this every year.
Within the next couple of months I will
have all the figures on the fair.
Thank you for supporting Cancer Aid
and Research and our Auxiliary
members.
Again Thank You
Bev Abramson
Cancer Aid and Research Chairman
Joann Barnes Fair Chairman
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness
month. The color is pink. I’ve sold all
my first group of pins and will have
more soon. They are for a donation of
$3.00 or more each. This money goes
tot he Auxiliary Cancer Fund to
support Cancer Aid and Research and
for Cancer Grants.
In the Foyer at the Post, we have a
Book Exchange. This money goes to
the Auxiliary for Coins for Cancer
which also benefits Cancer Aid and
Research. Every year annually,
National Ladies Auxiliary VFW gives
over $3,000,000.00 to Cancer Grants
and Research.
Ladies, you are covered with a cancer
policy, $6.10 of you dues goes to
cover this insurance. IT IS NOT A
LIFE INSURANCE POLICY, but
covers some of your stay in the
hospital and some of your Chemo. Life
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Youth Activities
A big thank you to everyone who donated
to our Labor Day care wash to benefit our
youth activities program! I would especially
like to thank those who helped: Jeff
Stewart, Girl Scout leader Helen Evans,
her husband Jacel, their daughter, Quinne,
and another Girl Scout.
Jean Rosado, Auxiliary Youth Activities
chairman
FROM THE DISTRICT
PRESIDENT
I apologize for not doing this sooner,
however, I would like to thank everyone
who helped with the District 9 luncheon in
August, especially Paula. Thanks for the
great lunch! You did such a great job, as
usual!
Jean Rosado, District 9 President
Attention:
The AM/Vets will have a box at
the Post for Coats for Kids.
Please give generously. This is
a great cause.
If there is any member in
need of medical equipment
(wheel chair, walker,
canes, etc.) please contact
your Post Surgeon.
Greg Ladan @ 327-9847
If any members have
equipment that you have
borrowed from the Post
and no longer are in need
of it, please return it to the
Post Home.
Post Surgeon
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Sunday
VFW POST 51
327-9847
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
1
AMERICAN LEGION
POST #9
326-4168
2
The Tommy Show
4-7 pm
Potluck
Monday Night card
Players 6pm
9
The Tommy Show
4-7 pm
Potluck
APA 5PM
Legion Riders 11am
Aux. Tres. 10am
The Tommy Show
4-7pm
Potluck
APA 5PM
23
Fair Fund Brunch 11-2
The Tommy Show
4-7 pm
Potluck
The Tommy Show
4-7pm
Potluck
3
16
30
10
Blue Star Mothers 5:30
Sons of the Legion 6pm
Club Board 6pm
17
Monday Night card
Players 6pm
Purple Heart Meeting
7 pm
24
Hashmark Fold
9:00 am
American Legion/Aux
6:00 pm
31
VA Lunch
4
5
Meat Draw and Potluck
5-7 pm
11
12
Meat Draw and
Potluck 5-7 pm
Medicare info & Part D
Presentation 5pm
VFW Post and Aux
Meeting 7pm
Bar Bingo 6:00 pm
Medicare info & Part D
Presentation 5pm
40&8 6pm
Bingo 6:00 pm
Bird Dogs 7 pm
Am. Leg. Baseball
6:30 pm
SAVHG 7pm Post 51
18
Planning meeting
3 pm
25
AmVets 6:30 pm
19
Meat Draw and
Potluck 5-7 pm
Bar Bingo 6:00 pm
Bar Bingo 6:00 pm
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Meat Draw and Potluck
5-7pm
Operation Re-Post
6:30pm
Pool League 6pm
Marine Corp League
6:30 pm
6
13
Pool League 6pm
Marine Corp League and
Aux 7pm
Pool League 6pm
INPW 7pm
20
27
Pool League 6pm
AmVets Auxiliary 6:30 pm
7
INDVSA meeting
5pm
14
Horse races and
Octoberfest
6 till 8 pm
21
Pork Tenderloin Dinner 5
till 7:30pm
Come in Costume
Rib night
Horse Races
5:30 till 7:30
28
Steak n Bake $8.00
5pm till 7:30
Seabees 5:00 pm
Game night party
6pm
8
15
Marine Corps Breakfast
10am till 12pm
AAUW 10AM TILL
12PM
Cindy Burke Fund
Raiser 5pm
Memorial 1pm
22
29
Youth Halloween Party
1pmn-3pm
Blue Star Moms
Spaghetti Dinner 5-7pm
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October 2011
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CHEF’S CHOICE
TUESDAY
CHEF’S CHOICE
11
KRAB SALAD
17
CHEF’S CHOICE
CHEF’S CHOICE
BACON OR HAM
CHEESEBURGER
31
FISH SANDWICH
MEATLOAF
SANDWICH
GRILLED TURKEY,
SWISS AND BACON
SANDWICH
CHICKEN
FRIED
STEAK
7
FISH & CHIPS
14
FISH & CHIPS
20
SOUP & ½ DELI
SANDWICH
26
FRIDAY
13
19
25
6
CHICKEN SANDWICH
LIVER & ONIONS
PULLED CHICKEN
SANDWICH
THURSDAY
12
18
24
5
CHICKEN
FRIED
STEAK
TUNA MELT
10
CHEF’S CHOICE
4
WEDNESDAY
21
FISH & CHIPS
27
GERMAN SAUSAGE,
MACARONI &
CHEESE
28
FISH & CHIPS
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Your Post!
We need you, One and all to volunteer a little bit of your time for at least one shift
for our next profit-making events of 2011.
September 8th-19th is the
9th-18th a 3rd shift
10:30pm). On the
booth for the
On September 8th we only do those same 2 shifts. But the
is added, 5pm-close (usually out by
20th we have a cleanup day to close our
year.
EACH SHIFT
AND FREE FOOD FROM OUR BOOTH!
INCLUDES FREE EVENT ADMISSION
Lets HAVE FUN together and get these shifts filled! The sooner we get ‘em filled, the
sooner we can get back to partying & not worrying!
Please sign up now! Ask the canteen for the sign-up sheets and join us in making our
Post money! As always,
non-members are welcome to volunteer.
-Thank you for your support!
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