post newsletter - Huber Heights

VFW POST 3283
DISTRICT 3
Veterans of Foreign Wars
of Ohio Charities
NON-PROFIT ORG
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
5074 Nebraska Avenue
Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
Phone (937) 236-9239
HUBER HEIGHTS, OH
PERMIT NO. 156
POST NEWSLETTER
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VFW POST 3283 • DISTRICT THREE • DEPARTMENT OF OHIO
Huber Heights, Ohio
AUGUST 2012
Published Monthly • Issue: 070112
www.VFW3283.HOMESTEAD.COM
Huber Heights Memorial Post 3283
And VFW Of Ohio Charities
Support Local Organizations And Activities: Miami Valley Young Marines, Miami Valley Veterans Museum,
Air Force Sergeants Association, Veterans BusToken Program, Stebbins HS AFJROTC Program, 445th
Airlift Wing, Huber Heights Chamber of Commerce, VFW Post 3283 Programs, VFW National Programs, VFW
Department of Ohio Programs, VFW Of Ohio Charities Programs, Our Ladies And Men’s Auxiliaries.
Auxiliaries, The Cooties And Its Auxiliary
Commander’s Commentary,
A Military Prayer
Comrades, Ladies, and Men of Our Auxiliaries,
Fellow Comrades, the month of July was a very busy month for
our Post. The 4th of July open house was a great success, we had
a very large crowd. I want to pass on a special thank you to all the
volunteers that helped make it such a great day. A special thank you
goes out to all the Ladies Auxiliary that made us all the side dishes
and desserts. I also want to thank everyone for their hard work that
was put into the garage sale and making it such a great success. Sue
Patrick and all her helpers did a wonderful job.
Honoring our soldiers…
U.S.
Navy
Hospitalman Derek
Happel with 3rd
Platoon, Alpha
C o m p a n y, 1 s t
Battalion, 7th Marine
Regiment (1/7),
Regimental Combat
Team 6 patrols along
the Helmand River
in Sangin, Helmand
province, Afghanistan
July 11, 2012. 1/7
patrolled in support
of Afghan National
Army forces during
Operation GospandSia.
We are looking for volunteers for our House Committee. If you
are interested in helping out with those positions contact me at the
post
Some up coming events that we will be looking for volunteers for
are the Post annual picnic on October 6, 2012, and the MOC/MOCA
pig roast on October 20, 2012.
OKINAWA, Japan (July 18, 2012) Ensign Elizabeth Byers,
assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer
USS McCampbell (DDG 85), examines an oil sample during an
inport refueling. McCampbell is forward deployed to Yokosuka,
Japan, and is underway in U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.
(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman
Declan Barnes/Released)
Also the VFW State golf tournament will be September 8th & 9th in
Akron Ohio, hosted by VFW Post 3383. So get your teams together,
entry forms are in the canteen and must be mailed to that post no
later than August 15th.
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Blayne Catlett, team leader,
Headquarters Platoon, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 7th
Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, takes a knee
to provide security during a patrol in Sangin, Helmand province,
Afghanistan July 11, 2012. The Marines patrolled in support of
Afghan National Army forces during Operation Gospand-Sia
Once again, we have many members who volunteer their services,
but more help is needed. Please consider volunteering a little of your
time in service to your VFW and our communities.
My prayers go out to those who have lost a loved one and to all
who are enduring an illness. Please contact me or any Post Officer
in time of sickness or need.
Yours in Service and Comradeship
Arthur Hanson
LORD, I ask for COURAGE to face and conquer my own fears.
STRENGTH strength of body to protect others
and strength of spirit to lead others
DEDICATION to do my job faithfully.
BELIEF help me to remember, Lord, that all
power rests in you,
and to remember that
you have promised
to be always by my side.
Amen
Be strong and let your heart take courage. PSALMS 27:14
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Ladies Auxiliary
DUES ARE DUE!
DUES ARE DUE!
Dear Sisters,
I can’t believe how quickly my first month has gone by—if July
is any indication of things to come, it is going to be a wonderful
year! Thanks to everyone who came out for my first meeting and
those who helped to keep me on the straight and narrow! All of
your experience and wisdom is greatly appreciated! Ladies, as you
know, July 1st began our New Year. Annual due will remain at
$25.00-anyone wishing to turn in their dues may bring them to
the Post and drop them in the Auxiliary Box or mail them to
the Post Attn: Brenda Peters
$ All Auxiliary Sisters who pay their Annual Dues by 1 Oct 2012
will have their name placed in a raffle and one lucky sister will be
selected to receive their Life Membership paid for by the Auxiliary!
Please get your annual dues paid early so you can be in the running
to win a Life Membership!! Ladies as we move forward throughout the year, I challenge each
and every one of you to become an ACTIVE member of our
Auxiliary. While there is strength in numbers, your membership in
this auxiliary means so much more than a place to hang out on a
Thursday or Friday night--our Veterans are counting on us to help
meet their needs as they were there to meet our need of freedom
and safety. Please consider heading up a committee, volunteering
to cook a Thursday Night Dinner or attend a Hospital Visit! Right
now, our work is great but it is done by few, please consider what
a great feeling it is when a veteran of this great country looks you
in the eye and says Thank you!
Coming Events
Aug 3rd & 4th Ohio Day at National Home
Aug 13th --Ladies Auxiliary Meeting 7:00 P.M.
Aug 15th--VA Hospital Visit----Come join the fun
Aug 21st- Bunco----- Don’t forget to sign up at the Post
Dinners
Aug 9th Julie’s Burger Bar, Pasta Salad, Chips & Dessert $6.00
Aug 23rd Linda’s Stuffed Pork Chops & Fixings $7.00
As we move forward throughout the coming year- I look forward to
seeing familiar faces, making some new friends , and enjoying the
job we have all accepted-- supporting our Veterans and our Post to
the utmost of our ability!
With High Hopes for the Future ,
President Sandy Hanson P.S. Dues are due!
Hello Cooties
Hello Cooties,
Listen up Cooties!
According to Chris “Bubba” Haynes the big weekend at Overpeck is
still on for the weekend of 17-19 August. At the time of this writing
there are no details as to hotel accommodations.
The key dates coming up for August are:
2 August-Pizza Night
16 August-Pizza Night
17-19 August-30th year
anniversary celebration at Overpeck
26 August- MOC/MOCA VA
Hospital visit and bingo
28 August-MOC Scratch /MOCA
Meeting
Keep ‘em Smilin’!
Connie and Clem
Canteen Corner
Hello Veterans and Auxiliary Members,
Whew, has it been a hot summer. At times I wanted to run through
the water sprinklers like I did when I was young. I guess there was
nothing stopping me, except not knowing what the neighbors would
think of me running around in their front yard. Instead, I just try to
stay in the air conditioning as much as possible.
August is my lucky month (a 5th Thursday and a 5th Friday). On
Thursday, Aug 30th, I’ll be serving up a Homemade Lasagna Dinner.
Then on Friday, Aug 31st, I’ll be back in the kitchen fixing Stuffed
Peppers. Please come out and enjoy.
Let’s do some singing:
Sat, Aug 4th, Karaoke with JB and Kara
Fri, Aug 10th, Karaoke with Joe
Fri, Aug 24th, Karaoke with Joe
Due to a prior commitment, Jim’s Partytime
Karaoke, that is normally with us on the 3rd
Saturday, won’t be here in August, but will
be back in September.
Also, Texas Hold-Em is still in hiatus until
September.
Thank you for your support.
See you around the post.
Terri Crider, Canteen Manager
Men’s Auxiliary
Fellow Members,
Thanks to everyone who has worked so hard on
preparing the Men’s Auxiliary
Dinners.
We have a great Friday night
dinner menu coming up in
August:
3 Aug – Jerome’s Taco Night
10 Aug – Buzz’s Made to
Order Subs
17 Aug – Bruce and Joe’s
Cheeseburgers and Hotdogs
24 Aug – Doug’s Cabbage Rolls
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: Saturday,
18 Aug, the Men’s Auxiliary will be hosting a
Baby Back Rib Dinner starting at 5:30 pm. To ensure we h a v e
enough food for those interested in attending without having a
lot of extra food which can go to waste, we ask that you please
sign-up for the dinner by Monday, 13 Aug. See Bartenders for
sign-up sheet. PLEASE COME OUT AND SUPPORT OUR
POST!
See you at our next meeting on Tuesday, 14 Aug.
God Bless,
Oscar Crider,
President