ALL ABOUT US v.a. Room VFW Post 3165 The Negaunee, Michigan, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States was Chartered on November 12, 1934. Elected as the first post commander was Paul d. Barasa, and there were 45 charter members. They held their meetings in a vacant apartment above a local tavern, known as Ki's bar. The alter used for post ceremonies consisted of a six inch fir plank and was supported by two old orange crates. The members attending the meetings had to sit on the floor as there was no furniture. The membership grew from the original 45 chartered members to 160 by 1947. It was in 1947 that they purchased the Swedish hall on gold street for their first post home and to this day still is. The post has had 45 post commanders, and 1,338 members have come and gone since 1934. Our 2009 membership is 325 members with 250 of them being life members. We are the largest VFW Post in the entire Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Our ladies auxiliary was charted on May 29, 1935. They have currently 250 members and 154 of them are life members. Our Men's auxiliary was chartered on January 13, 2003 and they have 62 current members. The post and its auxiliaries work hand in hand towards the achievement and completion of many veteran and community projects. On February 8, 1983, we changed the post name. It is now V.A. Romo VFW Post 3165 of Negaunee, Michigan. This is in memory of our departed comrade Vilho A. Room. He was known locally and on the state level as " Mr. VFW " For the past 75 Years, we have served the veterans and our community. We Sponsor many programs from Community Service, Youth Activities, Senior Citizens, Local Sports, and all veterans at home. In V A facilities, and V A Hospitals. We are constantly striving to reach new goals and to protect the rights of the veteran. We are ans will remain the true guardian of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Motto, " Honor the dead by serving the living ". |
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