Memorial Day Ceremonies

The VFW Post 9662 members participated in Memorial Day Ceremonies at the Berwick Cemetery on NE 62nd Ave in Des Moines with a firing detail on Monday 27th at 10 am.

Installation Ceremonies for 2019

On Monday, May 20th, Officers of the VFW Post 9662 and Auxiliary were installed.  VFW Department of Iowa State Senior Vice Commander Russell Saffel, Post 9127 and Past Auxiliary President Mary Gilroy, Post 738 were on hand to lead the installations.  For the Post Officers: Commander James Wettestad, Senior Vice Mike McFarlin, Quartermaster Ron Koontz, Trustee Craig Porter and Chaplain Duff McFadden.  For Auxiliary Officers:  President Sarah Decker, Treasurer Carol Holmes, Secretary Elaine Podnar, Chaplain Doris Decker, Guard Angie Lauer, Conductress LuAnn Jones, Janet McFadden and Jeannie Andrus.

Flag Prices Effective May 1, 2019

**Because the order prices have increased (and because we have been selling our flags for the same prices for the last 10 years), we must now increase the selling price of our flags effective May 1st, 2019. Checks payable to VFW Post 9662 Auxiliary.  See the links on the left for individual prices or click here.

Do you eat at Burger King??

Check out this letter from the VFW National Commander, B.J. Lawrence.  Next time you stop into your local Burger King, ask for the manager and share a thank you for their support of the VFW Unmet Needs program.  Burger King franchise owners have generously donated more than $6 million to this vital VFW Program.  Help us spread our appreciation next time you stop by.

Print this letter for reference

Buddy Poppy Event Scheduled

****  Update:  There are still a few remaining shifts to fill at both Hy-Vee and Goode’s Greenhouse.  Please consider signing up for them on the sign-up lists at the Post.  Thanks!! ****

Lee Booton has shared on the VFW Post 9662 Facebook Page that the dates have been set for the Annual Buddy Poppy Event. Mark your Calendars for May 17th and 18th with poppies to be distributed at Goode’s Greenhouse and Hy-Vee locations. The sign up sheets will be put up in the Post by the kitchen entrance so be sure to sign up to work a shift or two. Thanks for volunteering to help!!!

Lee Booton, VFW Post 9662, Buddy Poppie Chairman 2019

See the Buddy Poppy Page to learn more about the history of the Buddy Poppy! http://vfw9662.org/?page_id=643

The “Buddy”® Poppy is assembled by disabled and needy veterans in VA medical facilities. Proceeds from the VFW “Buddy”® Poppy program: • Provide compensation to the veterans who assemble the poppies. • Provide financial assistance in maintaining state and national veterans’ rehabilitation and service programs. • Partially supports the VFW National Home for Children. www.vfw.org | www.vfwauxiliary.org

Another great tool is the Buddy Poppy Chairman’s handbook.  It contains great information about the program.  Check it out here