post newsletter - Huber Heights
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post newsletter - Huber Heights
VFW POST 3283 DISTRICT 3 NON-PROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID 5074 Nebraska Avenue Huber Heights, Ohio 45424 Phone (937) 236-9239 HUBER HEIGHTS, OH PERMIT NO. 156 Veterans of Foreign Wars of Ohio Charities POST NEWSLETTER ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED VFW POST 3283 • DISTRICT THREE • DEPARTMENT OF OHIO Huber Heights, Ohio august 2013 Published Monthly • Issue: 080113 www.VFW3283.HOMESTEAD.COM Huber Heights Memorial Post 3283 And VFW Of Ohio Charities Support Local Organizations And Activities: 445th Airlift Wing, Huber Heights Chamber of Commerce, Wayne Township/Huber Heights Historical Society, Huber Heights Schools, VFW Post 3283 Programs, VFW National Programs, VFW Department of Ohio Programs, VFW Of Ohio Charities Programs, Our Ladies And Men’s Auxiliaries.The Cooties And Its Auxiliary, Our Color Guard, And This Newsletter. SERVING VETERANS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THE COMMUNITY Commander’s Commentary, Prayers for our Military Comrades, Ladies, and Men of Our Auxiliaries, Thank You, Lord, for the men and women of our armed forces. Protect them as they protect us. Defend them as they defend us. Encourage and strengthen their spirit, soul, and body in the execution of their duties and responsibilities. May they be mentally and physically strong when required to face the challenges of combat. Undergird them with Your Holy Spirit and might when they are called upon to endure the hardships of battle. I pray that nothing would take them by surprise, but that they would be aware of all potential aggression. Enable them to curtail hostile actions before they start. Reveal to military leaders the strategies and plots that enemies would wage. Give leaders wisdom and insight in all decisions. May response to any aggression by enemies of this nation be swift, accurate, and effective. Father, give our military favor with the governmental agencies of this country. I pray that our Congress would appropriate sufficient funds to keep our nation‘s military preeminent and strong in the world. Thank You, Lord, for providing America with the best trained, equipped, and lead military force in the world today. Fill them with Your saving grace and the gospel of peace that they may be shining witnesses of Your heavenly love. Enrich them spiritually that they may cope with life and death situations on the field of battle. When their military brothers and sisters fall in action, give them the strength to continue the good fight. Relieve any feelings of guilt that they may experience if they have to kill another of Your children, in every situation. Help them to realize that they are called to perform at capacity, and unfortunately killing others may sometimes be required of them. Instill in them Your love, showing them mercy and forgiveness when they must break the fifth commandment out of necessity. Whenever possible, guide them to find more humane ways to achieve their goals, keeping the number of casualties at a minimum. In Jesus‘ Holy Name, I humbly pray. Amen. Fellow Comrades, the month of July was a very busy month for our Post. The 4th of July open house was a great success, we had a very large crowd. I want to pass on a special thank you to all the volunteers that helped make it such a great day. A special thank you goes out to all the Ladies Auxiliary that made us all the side dishes and desserts. Just huge thanks for everyone’s hard work We are looking for volunteers for our House Committee. If you are interested in helping out with those positions contact me at the post Honoring our soldiers… Some up coming events that we will be looking for volunteers for are the Post annual picnic on Oct. 2013 and the MOC/MOCA pig roast on Oct. 2013. Also the VFW State golf tournament will be September 7th & 8th in Huber Heights Ohio, hosted by VFW Post 3283. So get your teams together, entry forms are in the canteen and must be into the post no later than August 26th. Many volunteers are required to put this show on, so let’s get together and show the rest of the state just how good we are. Col. Sheila Bryant, commander of the 10th Regional Support Group Command, pins the Army Commendation medal onto Spc. Mara E. Snowman, a euphonium player assigned to the United States Army Japan Band, for being selected as USARJ Soldier of the Year... Staff Sgt. Christian Stephenson, 2nd Section Chief of 1st Platoon, Battery A, 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, double checks the safety data on the howitzer to ensure accuracy at Forward Operating Base Boris, Afghanistan, April 21, 2013. Soldiers competing in the 2013 U.S. Army Small Arms Championship at Fort Benning, Ga., had to withstand not only fierce competition but a nasty downpour that only added to the complexity of the combined arms match. Sgt. 1st Class Grady Hyatt, with U.S. Army Africa, leads an after-action review with soldiers of the Ghana Army. In March, the Army will align the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, with U.S. Africa Command. The unit will serve, for a year, as the go-to force for U.S. Africa Command. Once again, we have many members who volunteer their services, but more help is needed. Please consider volunteering a little of your time in service to your VFW and our communities. My prayers go out to those who have lost a loved one and to all who are enduring an illness. Please contact me or any Post Officer in time of sickness or need. Yours in Service and Comradeship Arthur Hanson Design and Printed by Forever Design (937) 335-2862 • www.foreverdesign.com • sales@foreverdesign.com Ladies Auxiliary Canteen Corner DUES ARE DUE! DUES ARE DUE! DUES ARE DUE! DUES ARE DUE! DUES ARE DUE!! Dear Sisters, I can’t believe how quickly my first month has gone by—if July is any indication of things to come, it is going to be a wonderful year! Thanks to everyone who came out to our first meeting and those who helped Rhonda by volunteering your time and energy to this month’s Post Functions. All of your experience and wisdom is greatly appreciated! Ladies, as you know, July 1st began our New Year. Annual due will remain at $25.00-anyone wishing to turn in their dues may bring them to the Post and drop them in the Auxiliary Box or mail them to the Post Attn: Brenda Peters All Auxiliary Sisters who pay their Annual Dues by 1 Oct 2013 will have their name placed in a raffle and one lucky sister will be selected to receive their Life Membership, paid for by the Auxiliary! Please get your annual dues paid early so you can be in the running to win a Life Membership!! Ladies as we move forward throughout the year, I challenge each and every one of you to become an ACTIVE member of our Auxiliary. While there is strength in numbers, your membership in this auxiliary means so much more than a place to hang out on a Thursday or Friday night--our Veterans are counting on us to help meet their needs as they were there to meet our need of freedom and safety. Please consider heading up a committee, volunteering to cook a Thursday Night Dinner or attend a Hospital Visit! Right now, our work is great but it is done by few, please consider what a great feeling it is when a veteran of this great country looks you in the eye and says Thank you! Coming Events Aug 12th --Ladies Auxiliary Meeting 7:00 P.M. Aug 21st--VA Hospital Visit----Come join the fun Aug 20th - Bunco----- Don’t forget to sign up at the Post Aug 24th & 25th “Ohio Day” Spokes and Wheels Rally in Columbus Dinners Aug.8th Rhonda’s Delicious Grilled Chicken Salad and Dessert-$6.00 Aug 22nd Julie’s Barbeque Chicken, Connie Potatoes, Cole Slaw & Dessert -- $6.00 As we move forward throughout the coming year- I look forward to seeing familiar faces, making some new friends, and enjoying the job we have all accepted-- supporting our Veterans and our Post to the utmost of our ability! With High Hopes for the Future, President Sandy Hanson P.S. Dues are due! Hello Veterans and Auxiliary Members, Are you looking for a place to beat the August heat? Be sure to come out to the VFW where the drinks are always cold and the air conditioner is always on. Happenings for August: (Friday night Karaoke is back) Saturday, 3 Aug – Karaoke with JB and Kara Friday, 9 Aug – Texas Hold Em Friday, 9 Aug – Karaoke with Wacky Willie Saturday, 17 Aug – Karaoke with Jim’s Partytime Friday, 23 Aug – Karaoke with Wacky Willie Thursday, 29 Aug – 5th Thursday Dinner – Special MOC/MOCA Pizza Night Friday, 30 Aug – 5th Friday Dinner – Terri’s Home Made Chicken Pot Pie See you around the post Terri Crider, Canteen Manager Men’s Auxiliary Hello Members, It is August and the summer is in full swing, Hot weather and backyard parties with family. Well the post is a type of family also, so come in and enjoy the cool air and cold drinks, and spend some time with your fellow comrades. As always I would like to thank all those that lend a hand, making the post activities go through more smoothly. There is always more room for additional volunteers and we would love to have you with us, so consider spending some time helping with some of the functions at the post, it is always rewarding. Also don’t forget that dues for the 2013/2014 year are now due, try and get those in before the final rush. The dinners for August are: Friday 2nd Jerome’s Taco Night Friday 9th Joe’s Chicken Tenders and Fries Friday 16th Buzz’s Made to Order Subs Friday 23rd Sloppy Joe’s and Fries My thoughts and prayers go to those in need, President Tim Danahy Hello Cooties, Listen up Cooties! The key dates for August are listed below: 1 August-Pizza Night 15 August-Pizza Night 25 August-MOC/MOCA VA Hospital Bingo/Treat 27 August-MOC Scratch/MOCA Meeting 29 August-Pizza Night Keep “em Smilin”! L.O.T.C.S.
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