VFW Auxiliary 9662 honored the Post members on their 70th Anniversary with a dinner, program and recognition certificates from Governor Reynolds and National Commander William J Schmitz organized by Elaine Podnar and her committee.
Author: Angie Lauer
Save the Date for our 70th Anniversary Celebration!!
To All V.F.W. Members of Post 9662:
As you know, our Post was instituted on May 17, 1949 – 70 years ago! To commemorate this special milestone, we are inviting you to join us for a complimentary dinner on Saturday, September 7th, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. (You may bring a guest if you like, but a $5.00 charge will be assessed to them for the dinner!)
More information will be coming about how to R.S.V.P. to this event. We just wanted you to get it on your calendars early!!
We would like to feature our Post Members that evening with a special display! If you have a picture of you taken while in the service, please drop off at the Post any time before the Event. Be sure and add your name and phone number on the back and we will return it to you.
We hope you will be able to attend!
Officers and Members of Auxiliary #9662
Past Commanders and Presidents Dinner
VFW Auxiluary from Post 9662 honored past Commanders and Auxiliary Presidents Saturday August 3 with a dinner.
VFW Auxiliary Nationals in Orlando
Auxiliary member Carolina “Carol” Holmes was joined on July 22nd at National VFW Auxiliary in Orlando by two very special guests!
VA Hospital Birthday Party
Members of the Auxiliary helped with CLC VA hospital Birthday Party. Pizza from Felix & Oscars was served. Helping L to R is Marion Cochran Auxiliary 738, Doris Decker Auxiliary 9662, Dorothy Haus Auxiliary 738, Sarah Decker Auxiliary 9662, Linda Jones and Heidi Martinez Auxiliary 738.
4th of July Program
VFW Boline-Manfredi Post 9662 Auxiliary 4th of July Program. Elaine Podnar, Americanism Chairman organized the program. Thank you for all that attended.
Murals on American Legion
Naomi Miller is a member of VFW Auxiliary 9662. Her late husband was a past Commander of VFW 9662. Naomi is also a member of American Legion Post 632 in Dallas Melcher. They have remodeled their building with these murals on outside of building. Naomi was honored to have her picture included on the murals.
Annual Chicken and Corn Feed
Flag Day Presentation
Auxiliary Secretary and Americanism Chairman Elaine Podnar did a presentation at the Post on Thursday, June 13th for Flag Day. Long time Post Member Daryl Cummings and Auxiliary member Joy Cummings held the American Flag while Elaine spoke of flag history. See the full story as read by Elaine here: http://vfw9662.org/?page_id=947
1st Annual Red, White & Que BBQ Huge Success!!
Thanks to all that came out to support the 1st annual BBQ! Many thanks to Larry Halbrook and Laura Van Dusseldorp for their hard work! The final results are still coming in but the initial check for $13,500 presented to the Post by Larry and Laura will go a long way in supporting the Post and Veterans that it serves!