Dear Comrades, First of all, I’d like to express my appreciation for all those who braved the cold to attend the Veterans Day ceremony at the city memorial. And thanks to Jeannie, Jill, and all the other donators for the luncheon. This years winners of the Voice of Democracy essay competition were: 1st - Mariah Savolainen, 2nd - Chelsea Salbert, and 3rd - Wade Saari. The winners of the Patriots Pen contest were: 1st - Anja Turecky, 2nd- Rienna Berg, and 3rd - Matthew Jandron. Special thanks to the judges: Jeannie & Dale Kangas, Phil Taskila, Gary Taskila, and Gary Dunstan. Chairmen for these programs are: Tom Riberdy, Jill Howard and myself. We will honor our winners and their families at the Auxiliary appreciation dinner in February. Trivia will be starting up again in December on the 10th. Come show Tom Sharland how smart you are and possibly win a drink chip. It’s a fun and friendly competition. The children’s Christmas party will be on December 3rd from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Sign up sheet at the canteen. A party for WWII Pearl Harbor Vets will be held at the Eastwood Nursing Home on the 7th at 3:00 PM. The adult Christmas party will be on the 16th with “Karaoke by Lenny” from 7:30 - 11:30 PM. Snack donations will be needed and are appreciated. Sign up poster will be hung at the canteen. We will be hosting another Wine Tasting party on the 9th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. For $12.00 you get three glasses of wine and you can keep the glass. Hors d’oeuvres will be available. This was a big hit in July. Due to the retirements of our Bar Manager-Jeannie Kangas, and one of our Bartenders-Sharon Connors, we will be looking for their replacements. If anyone is interested in one or both of these positions; or knows someone who is; please contact the Post Commander or Post Adjutant as soon as possible. We truly appreciate the years of service these individuals have contributed. When you see them, let them know how much we valued them. We will be holding a planning meeting on the 26th immediately following the House Committee meeting. Dean Maki Commander ******************************************************************************************** Chaplains Corner: Russell Williams - Post Chaplain Blessings and comfort go out for those Comrades who are sick or have been hospitalized, and praying for a quick recovery; and to families who have lost their loved one’s. ******************************************************************************************** DUES POST AND MEN’S AUXILIARY DUES ARE $30.00 LADIES AUXILIARY DUES ARE $19.00 THE 2012 DUES COLLECTION YEAR HAS BEGUN PLEASE PAY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE THIS FREES UP YOUR OFFICERS TIME FOR OTHER IMPORTANT WORK POST LIFE MEMBERSHIPS ARE BETWEEN $170 & $425 DEPENDING ON AGE LADIES AUXILIARY LIFE MEMBERSHIPS ARE BETWEEN $50 & $220 ******************************************************************************************** MEN’S AUXILIARY Dear Brothers: Our Monthly meeting was canceled for the month of November, so we could let our members go out and enjoy themselves deer hunting. I hope most of you were successful. So, no news is good news. The next meeting will be December 20th. Useless fact of the month : In the year 2003 there were 86 days of below- freezing weather in Hell, Michigan! Also in some large clouds, there is enough water for 500,000 showers. Continue your support of our troops. Be active in local and national veterans’ causes, as well as those of our post. And…Fly the flag. Continue your support of our troops. Be active in local and national veterans’ causes, as well as those of our post. And…Fly the flag. Respectfully, Russ Bergman, President ******************************************************************************************** LADIES AUXILIARY Dear Sisters: Our December meeting will be on the 13th at 6:00 PM. It will be a very short meeting with pot luck to follow. Please come, bring a dish to pass, we can eat and visit for a while. The children’s Christmas party is December 3rd; information on the party was in the last newsletter. December 9th is the wine tasting party, it should be a lot of fun with different wines to try. The adult Christmas is December 16th with Karaoke come bring a snack to share and sing your heart out. Bingo Concession at the Jacobetti Facility on December 28th and, every Thursday at the Post home. MEMBERSHIP: Sisters; this is the last month that the dues are $19.00 next month they go up. Get your dues in before the end of the month and avoid the increase. Let’s try to be 100% which we’ve not been in a few years. Dues notices will go out for the last time shortly. Remember we have a cancer grant available through National. For more information contact Renae at 475-4000. Get well wishes to Connie Williams who’s recuperating at home. Come back soon Connie. Your officers wish each and every one of you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and the Happiest of New Years. During this Holiday Season keep our armed forces, their families and our Post and Auxiliary members who are hospitalized or in nursing homes in your thoughts and prayers. Proudly fly the flag and be safe. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Sharon Connors, Auxiliary President |
| VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS V.A. ROMO POST 3165 P.O. BOX 111 NEGAUNEE, MI. 49866 Fax-Phone 475-9183 E-mail negvfw3165@aol.com Web site negauneevfw.org |
| DECEMBER 2011 |