| Veterans of Foreign Wars North Myrtle Beach Post #10804 Thomas M. Bowman, Commander |
| Ladies Aux President: Laura Bowman Men's Aux President: Dan Barone ******************************** 111 Highway 57 North, Little River, SC 29566 Phone: (843) 399-0877 Fax: (843) 399-6741 e-mail: vfw10804@yahoo.com |
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Post 10804 and Auxiliaries Receive National Awards
At the VFW National Convention, held in Orlando, FL in August (during
Tropical Storm Fay), our post was named a “National Outstanding
Community Service Post” at a special luncheon ceremony held for that
purpose. Post Commander Tom Bowman and Ladies Aux President
Laura Bowman were on hand to receive the award plaque, which is
now hanging in the canteen. National HQ will also be sending a street
sign to honor our post. Watch for it to go up soon!
Also, our Ladies Auxiliary received a lovely plaque for being named a
“Silver Star Donor” for the VFW National Home for Children. Auxiliary
Treasurer Sharon Slater and her husband, VFW Dept of SC Chief of
Staff Paul Slater, attended a special ceremony and received the honor
on behalf our our Ladies Auxiliary.
Thank you, again, to all who worked so hard on our
programs last year. You deserve every bit of recognition
our post and auxiliaries have received!
The Post Commander’s Corner
Comrades, Brothers & Sisters,
It’s hard to believe, but summer is over. Time sure flies! A good (but
soggy) time was had at the VFW National Convention in Orlando, FL.
We came home with 2 national awards. Thank you to all who were
involved in winning these honors. We have many upcoming projects
ahead so get ready to work for our veterans, our active duty troops
overseas, our community and our post. Please volunteer to help.
There are many people stepping up to help, but we need more.
Our fall Buddy Poppy drive will be held in October. Please sign up to
assist in this important post project – that includes post, Ladies
Auxiliary, and Men’s Auxiliary members. Talk to Doris or Bob Gunnell
for more information.
Membership dues are being accepted as you read this…
MEMBERSHIP INCENTIVE: For every new, reinstated, or transferred
member you sign into Post 10804 membership in September and
October, I will personally buy you a beverage of your choice in our
canteen. For every three (3) members you sign up during September
and October, I will personally buy you Friday Night Dinner at the post.
If you bring in more than 3 members, we can talk about you getting an
even better reward! Who is going to be first to make me spend my
money??
Thomas M. Bowman
From the Ladies Auxiliary President
Comrades, Sisters, and Auxiliary Brothers,
August was “backpack mania” month, and we were able to distribute
more than 60 backpacks to needy school students in Loris and North
Myrtle Beach. Auxiliary members Ria Funkhouser, Darlene Arbusto,
Theresa Greene, and Linda Stansbury did an outstanding job putting
this project together, and Sr. Vice President, Cheryl Zupan, in
conjunction with The Finish Line bar in Little River, got us more than
40 of the backpacks! Thanks are also due to Men’s Auxiliary
members Nelson Stansbury and Harold Puckett for your help in
collecting and organizing several hundred pounds of school supplies to
stuff the backpacks!
The Labor Day picnic was a big success. Thank you to all who
donated your delicious side dishes & desserts, and your time and
talents to make the day special. (A special thanks goes to Jean Merk
& George Drew for donating the wonderful corn on the cob!)
Mark the date of October 4, 2008 on your calendar. That’s the date of
State Commander Frank Fogner’s Homecoming celebration. Many
members of the Post 10804 family have worked hard to raise the funds
to make this a memorable evening, and we all look forward to sharing
this event (and our good wishes) with Frank and Dana Fogner. Cathey
Farley is organizing the entire event, and she will be looking for
assistance from some of our members – please be generous with your
time and talents!
Laura Bowman
From the Men’s Auxiliary President
The Men’s Auxiliary helped out with the backpack-mania project in
August. We are looking forward to preparing seafood for State
Commander Frank Fogner’s home-coming party, and we consider it an
honor and a privilege to have been asked to help!
We will be raising the price of our monthly brunch buffet to $6 (from $5)
to cover our rising food costs. We will be serving the same great food
– and it will still be an all-you-can-eat buffet! Thank you for your
support!
Dan Barone
Personnel Changes at VFW Post 10804
We welcome new canteen manager Betty Teller – some of you know
her better as the wife of Pete Zebrowski. Betty has been with us since
mid-July, and she has been working hard to help us improve all
aspects of the canteen operation. Please stop and say hello to her!
New Canteen Activities
New Lunch Menu – There is a new canteen lunch menu, and there will
also be specials every day. Take out food is also available. Copies of
the new menu are available in the canteen.
Saturday Light Lunches – Stop in Saturday afternoon (12-4) for a light
lunch prepared and served by Betty the bartender (aka Betty the
Canteen Manager). She’s a great cook, too!
Membership, Membership, Membership!
Post Membership:
On July 1st, we kicked-off our 2009 Membership Drive. Please get
your 2009 dues in early! Commander Bowman is offering some
incentives for our members who are out looking for new members –
see more information in his “Commander’s Corner” column!
Ladies Auxiliary Membership:
Our 2009 membership drive began on 07/01/08. We had 162
members paid for 2008, and to date, we have 104 members paid for
2009. If we get 162 members paid by 11/30/08, we will receive a $75
award from National Headquarters – so please get your 2009 dues in
to help us!
Men’s Auxiliary Membership:
Recently, a dues notice was sent out to Men’s Auxiliary members.
Please send in your 2009 dues, and if you know of anyone who is
qualified for membership, sign him up!
Hot Happenings at Your Post
Post Meeting Dates: Saturday, 09/13 and Saturday, 10/11 at 11 AM
Ladies Aux. Meetings: Saturday, 09/13 and Saturday, 10/11 at 10:30am
Men’s Aux. Meetings: Tuesday, 09/16 and Tuesday, 10/21 at 7pm
Patriot Day Observance: September 11, 8:45 AM, join us at the
flagpole for a ceremony of remembrance. Refreshments will be served
afterward.
POW/MIA Day: Friday, September 19, at 6 PM, we will have
a short program before the start of Friday night dinner. Please join us
in observing this date.
VFW Birthday: Sunday, September 28, stop in between 12 Noon
and 4 PM for our annual VFW Birthday party! Pay your annual
post/auxiliary dues that day and receive a free drink from the
Commander. If you are a life member, bring in a new member that day
to receive your free drink. Join the fun and celebrate the VFW 109th
birthday!
Line Dancing: Every Thursday night, 6:30 – 8 PM, starting September
18 and going through mid-November, join Linda Ellis for some line
dancing fun in the banquet hall. Only $2 per class – NO EXPERIENCE
NEEDED! All proceeds go to VFW National Home for Children.
Buddy Poppy Drive: The weekend of October 17-19, our Fall
Buddy Poppy campaign will be held. Please sign up to donate at least
an hour of your time for this important cause. Chairmen for this event
are Bob & Doris Gunnell. Contact them at 843-280-6138 with any
questions or to volunteer your time, or sign up in the canteen.
Weekday Lunch: Lunch is served in the canteen Mon-Fri
starting at Noon. There is a new lunch menu, and there will also be
daily specials. Take-outs are available, too! Stop in!
Saturday Light Lunches: Every Saturday, 12-4 – light lunch
items prepared by Betty Teller. The food is delicious, and reasonably
priced. Come in and check it out!
Pasta Nights: Pasta Night is Back! Monday, September 15,
September 29, October 13, and October 27 at 6 PM, join us for Penne
Pasta, served with homemade sauce (made by Lionel and Nancy
Bishop), Sausage, Meatballs, Tossed Salad, Rolls and Butter and a
“secret side dish” that varies each night. $7 per person – please sign
up in advance!
Karaoke:Karaoke is coming back! Watch the bulletin board for details!
Sunday Breakfast Buffet: Join the Men’s Auxiliary on September 14
and October 12, 9AM – 11AM, as they host our monthly breakfast
buffet. Enjoy eggs cooked to order, home fries, sausage gravy &
biscuits, pancakes, bacon, sausage & more – only $6 - ALL YOU CAN
EAT. Sign up in the canteen.
Friday Night Dinner/Dancing: Every Friday night, we serve
dinner at 6 PM, followed by live music provided by Classic Country
from 6 to 10 pm. The dinner, which costs $8 per person, consists of
your entrée, plus a starch, vegetable, tossed salad, rolls & butter,
dessert and coffee.
Note: Effective 10/01/08, Friday dinner price will be $10.
If you have dinner with us, the entertainment is included in the $8
charge. If you wish to skip dinner and just come for the music, there is
a $3 cover charge at the door.
September Friday Dinner Entrees (October menu not yet finalized):
September 5: Stuffed Boneless Pork Chops
September 12: Meatloaf (prepared by Catherine Steel)
September 19: Corned Beef & Cabbage
September 26: Chicken ala Jimmy (with Cheese & Wine Sauce)
Wild Wednesday Wing & Shrimp Nights: Every Wednesday, 6-
8 PM. Join us for cheap wings and specially priced chicken tenders,
popcorn shrimp, fries, poppers, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, and cole
slaw. Please note – effective 9/01, minor price increases go into
effect – we apologize for having to raise prices slightly, but we are still
darn cheap! Stop in and check us out!
Snackin’ Sundays: Every Sunday, 1-4 PM, free (donated)
food is put out in the canteen, along with the donation bucket for the
Ladies Auxiliary Cancer Aid and Research Fund. Watch the big game
on the 52” TV, enjoy a cold one and munch all afternoon while you
help support cancer research! It might be Kraut Dogs, or Sloppy Joes,
or Beef-a-Roni. No matter what it is, it’s plentiful and tasty!
VFW Dept of SC Fall Conference: The Fall Conference will be held
at the Landmark Resort in Myrtle Beach on October 24-26. All post
and auxiliary members are invited to attend. If you would like to stay
the weekend, you would be responsible for your own hotel bill, but
registration for the event is paid by the post/auxiliary. If you don’t want
to commit for the entire weekend, the main business meetings will be
held Saturday morning (10/25) starting at 9 AM. There is no cost to
attend the business meeting, and pre-registration is not required.
Please consider joining us for the meeting, if possible!
VFW Programs:
Americanism: Chairman: Sandra Gray
Cancer Aid & Research: Chairman: Eloise Goodnight
Community Service: Chairman: Laura Bowman
Hospital: Chairman: Ria Funkhouser
VFW PAC/Legislation: Chairman: Sandy Heenan
Veterans and Family Services: Chairman: Ria Funkhouser
Youth Activities: Chairman: Darlene Arbusto
If you know of a member who is ill or in need of assistance, if you
would like to volunteer to assist at any of our functions (Friday Dinner,
etc), or if you would like to be added to or removed from our email list,
please send an email to vfw10804@yahoo.com or call:
Post Commander Tom Bowman: (843) 272-6339
Post Sr Vice Commander Dennis Hutton: (910) 579-5324
Ladies Aux President Laura Bowman: (843) 272-6339
Ladies Aux Sr. Vice Cheryl Zupan: (910) 579-1091
Men’s Aux President Dan Barone: (843) 399-4459
Men’s Aux Sr. Vice Nelson Stansbury: (843) 399-1082
Check out our post website at www.vfw10804.org
| VFW Post 10804 September/October 2008 Newsletter |