Commander's
Column ... 2008-2009
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April, 2011 Comrades: We have started an Annual Family Day at the Post, having put aside funds to have the a dedicated to fun and games for Post Members and their families. We have a BBQ, and all sorts of activities for the kids to participate in. We have implemented a Family Activity/Awards Committee. One of our recently added members, Karl Conboy, heads it up. If anyone has any ideas to submit, you may pass them along to Karl. He can be reached on his email at karlconboy@yahoo.com . We now have wireless internet services available at the Post free of charge for our members, so bring along your laptops next visit! We also have a computer system available for members use in the Bar area. Some of the ongoing Post improvements and upgrades that are either in the process of being completed or have been are as follows: air conditioning improvement, outside awning added to bar windows, dehumidifiers in the downstairs hall, an ATM machine in the bar for our members' convenience, and a major re-roofing project underway. This is just to mention a few of the ongoing infrastructure projects that will help keep the Post a viable place for our Members to have in the future. I would also like to mention the need for new members to join, so any current members who knows someone that is qualified to join, bring them along next time you come in. Before closing, I wish the also mention the ongoing need for members to join and participate in the Post Color Guard. The Color Guard is an essential part of our Posts interaction with the local community. They represent the Post and the Membership whenever they are seen in uniform. So, if you feel like you wish to be part of this group, please contact myself or any of the Color Guard Members. God Bless Our Troops!
December 2010 Thoughts of Our Gold Star Mother, Mrs. Helen Schulte Bova Comrades: Comrades and Members of Our Ladies Auxiliary: I was overseas when her son was killed in action. Hennie was a good friend of mine and of my brother. I was a team mate of his and also worked with him. I received the news of his death and my heart and thoughts went out to his Mom and family. I wish I could have been there when they brought him home. Since that time and especially at the post when I would see our Gold Star mother and her very sweet smile I remember his smile also. God Bless and be at rest Helen. Comrades and Ladies: June 2009 Comrades: January 2009 Greetings Comrades and a very Happy, safe and prosperous New Year to all!, I would like to take this opportunity to give you an update on the current events going on with our post. First, I would like to thank the membership for having the confidence in me to elect as their Commander. I know it will be a very rewarding opportunity for me, and hopefully a very successful year for our Post. Last year, we had a very successful program in supporting our Veterans, their Families, and the local community. Some of our accomplishments were the support of The Fisher House, Operation Uplink, K-9’s for Disabled Veterans, and many others. We have supported our local community with sponsoring a Youth Soccer Team, supporting the local Scout Troops, and having our Color Guard participate in many local activities. This is just a short list of the many activities that our Post should be proud of. These are some of the programs that I hope to continue with throughout 2008 / 2009. Our Post, once again sponsored an information booth at the annual Ulster County Fair. In coordination with our Ladies Auxiliary, we passed out information on our post’s activities, programs, and membership applications. Donations were also made to our Buddy Poppy Program. It was a very good opportunity for us to show “Our Nation’s Flag”, let the local community get to know us, and see what the VFW is all about. We were very warmly welcomed with the public at the fair, and hopefully we will be able to continue this endeavor on an annual basis. Special thanks all our volunteers that helped make this outing a success! We also had a booth at the annual Plattekill Day in September, which let the public get to know the VFW and it’s community interactions. Our 20 Week BBQ was also an outstanding success again this year! Thanks to all our volunteers, and the folks out there that bought our tickets to make it turn out the way it did! We’re looking forward to this year’s 20 week to be as much of a success as the last! Tickets should go on sale the end of March. We upgraded the TV’s to flatscreens and also purchased our own pool table, which has no charge for use! The large TV is now in the pool room for your enjoyment. We also upgraded the security system for the safety of the patrons too. If you have not attended a monthly meeting recently, please do so. They fall on the first Tuesday of each month, at 7PM. Your opinion on how to improve our Post, and events or programs you would like to see happen is very welcomed! Please, check out our Website’s Links for additional information on upcoming events, and the latest pictures on Post activities. Post elections are due April, so we send out the attendance cards to all members so they have the opportunity to vote for the command staff in March. Please update your address if necessary, so we can send out these and the 20 week tickets, if you require any. If any of our members need to contact me on any issue, please call the post and leave a message, or drop us an email at the Post Adjutants email TerryMeyer@optonline.net. If there are any family members currently serving overseas. Please let us know. We can send out a care package for them. All the best for a safe, economically better and continuous healthy New Year to all! Sincerely, August 2008 Comrades: I would like to take this opportunity to give you an update on the current events going on with our post. First, I would like to thank the membership for having the confidence in me to elect as their Commander. I know it will be a very rewarding opportunity for me, and hopefully a very successful year for our Post. Last year, we had a very successful program in supporting our Veterans, their Families, and the local community. Some of our accomplishments were the support of The Fisher House, Operation Uplink, K-9’s for Disabled Veterans, and many others. We have supported our local community with sponsoring a Youth Soccer Team, supporting the local Scout Troops, and having our Color Guard participate in many local activities. This is just a short list of the many activities that our Post should be proud of. These are some of the programs that I hope to continue with throughout 2008- 2009. Our Post, once again sponsored an information booth at the annual Ulster County Fair. In coordination with our Ladies Auxiliary, we passed out information on our post’s activities, programs, and membership applications. Donations were also made to our Buddy Poppy Program. It was a very good opportunity for us to show “Our Nation’s Flag”, let the local community get to know us, and see what the VFW is all about. We were very warmly welcomed with the public at the fair, and hopefully we will be able to continue this endeavor on an annual basis. Special thanks all our volunteers that helped make this outing a success! Our 20 Week BBQ was also an outstanding success again this year! Thanks to all our volunteers, and the folks out there that bought our tickets to make it turn out the way it did! If you have not attended a monthly meeting recently, please do so. Your opinion on how to improve our Post, and events or programs you would like to see happen is very welcomed! Please, check out our Website’s Links for additional information on upcoming events, and the latest pictures on Post activities. If any of our members need to contact me on any issue, please call the post and leave a message, or drop us an email at the Post Adjutant's email: TerryMeyer@optonline.net. Mary Alice Meyer
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