Upcoming Events around VFW Post 9143:
Happy New Year to every one of you!
Our Post has had a wonderful 2011 and we have plans for a great 2012. "Like What?" you ask? Well, come to our monthly meeting to find out on Wednesday January 18th at 8:00. Come early for a hot meal at 7:00. Do you have Superbowl plans? Join us here. Did you know the State meeting early February has a Mardi gras theme? Well it does and everyone is excited to play games and contribute to the cause. If you can't think of anything fun (BINGO) going on here at the Post then email us and tell us what you want and like. We want to be your special place.
"About Face"
It is no secret that returning veterans are unhappy with their transition back into their home life. You've been there. How can you help? Contact Joe LaBranche to learn more about reaching out and bringing in our soldiers. Let's make them feel welcome. (Coming Soon: a tab at left for more info about "About Face".)
Next meeting:
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
All members and candidates are welcome to the Post general meeting. Come early for a fresh warm meal at 7:00, the meeting starts at 8:00. Ladies Auxiliary meeting starts at 8:00 also. Here's a helpful tip to remember: We always meet on the third Wednesday of the Month.
Events to reminder:
Feb 5, Super Bowl 2012 Sunday at 6:30 PM
Feb 10-12, State Meeting - everyone invited. Deadline for hotel discount is Jan 9.
Feb 12, Post 9143 65th Anniversary
Feb 14, Valentines Day
Feb 26, District 2 Meeting - at Gainesville Post 8452
You may know that our little ole Post here in Cumming earned National recognition as an All American VFW Post for 2010 - 2011. We have been All State several times and Commander Hughes was the Captain for the All State Team in 2009-2010. For those of you that get involved and get things done, we thank you and appreciate you as friends and comrades.
GA VFW State Meeting
Feb 10-12, 2012. BEST event of the year - attend if you can, it is at the Macon Convention Center. The deadline for special VFW hotel room rates is Jan 9, let the Commander, Quartermaster or Ladies Auxiliary President know of your intentions to attend ASAP. Pre-registration and banquet fees total $50. Most members stay Friday and Saturday evenings. Awards to the state winners of the Patriot's Pen and Voice of Democracy are announced at the Banquet - always fantastic to listen to. Also, this year we have a Mardi gras themed event for entertainment and fundraising.
Our Post's Award Banquet Meeting
Feb 15, 2012. Lady Auxiliary members and Post members will have a joint meeting and dinner, candidates for membership are also welcome to attend. We will recognize and support our Voice of Democracy, Patriot's Pen and Teacher of the Year award winners. Also, we have plans for our Boyscouts/Eagle Scouts at this meeting.
Contact us:
vfwpost9143@yahoo.com
VFW Post 9143 is located at 1045 Dahlonega Hwy (Hwy 9) Cumming, GA 30040.
Post Phone:770/887-9275 Come up the drive, pass the big rock and the first building to get to the Bingo Hall in the front of the second building. There is a "Members Only" entrance around the back. We accept deliveries after 3pm weekdays, noon on Saturday.
BINGO!!
Now on Tuesday 7:30pm, and Saturdays 7:00pm
Open to the public. No Smoking. Game cards start at $10.00, Children age 6 and up welcome with adult. Concessions available. Cash prizes.
Sunday February 26, 2012
The first District meeting of 2012. We will start with a memorial service followed by our quarterly meeting agenda. Open to all members.
News from the National VFW website:
WELCOME HOME!
The Iraq War ended December 15, 2011
but about 4,000 troops are still set to redeploy before the end of the year. More than 1.5 million American service members have served in-theater since March 2003, many of whom will carry visible and invisible scars of war for a lifetime. The end of the Iraq War fulfills a campaign promise by President Obama, but with almost 100,000 troops still stationed in Afghanistan, the war on terrorism is far from finished. This means VFW's veterans' service, legislative and grassroots troop support programs are even more important.
"God Speed 2011 Georgia Department Commander Leo Ott"
Welcome to all our new members, with your participation we are stronger.
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