Where does the time go? April was a fairly quiet month at your Post. We hosted the Department Commander’s (Glenn Albert) homecoming on the 2nd of April, from which the Post and Men’s Auxiliary received many cudos on the event which was well attened.
We had our final nominations and elections for the 2016-17 Officer’s at our last meeting. Congatulations to the following: Elected Position: Commander: Don Atkinson, Sr. Vice: Matt Van Hook, Jr. Vice: Cameran Hartley, Chaplain, Cheri Knox, Quartermaster: Darren Hughes, 1 year trustee: Steve Fry, 2 year trustee: Doug Parks, 3 year trustee: Wally Sowers. Appointed: Adjutant: Darren Hughes, Surgeon: Chri Knox, VSO: Darren Hughes, Judge Advocae: Doug Parks, Officer of the Day: Doug Parks.
I am returning as Commander for another year,I will do to the best of my ability to guide our Post in the new VFW year. We have some challenges ahead but I’m convinced the leadership of your Post will meet any and all challenges head on, weather financial or in our reprisentation of the VFW in the community. We all opted to return in the same positions for the new year, as we now have the knowlage needed to progress even further then we did in this year.
Since this last month was fairly quiet, I will close with a few comments. I am proud to represent Post 1435 as your Commander, and will do everything within my control to uphold the traditions and standards of our Post and the VFW.
Now, it’s time to get out and enjoy our beautiful Spring weather, in doing so please stop in and see us for lunch and take advantage of our Friday Night Dinners.
Always remember “No one does more for Veterans than the VFW”
Brothers & Sisters:
Well, we are winding down our year once again. The year-end reports are all in ~Thank Goodness~ and we are just making our way towards installations and department convention. It has been another busy year and I don’t see any sign of it slowing down.
Nomination and elections we done at the last meeting and the officers are as follows: President: Michelle Madonna
Sr. Vice Pres: Cindy Burkey Jr. Vice Pres: Robin Hughes Chaplain: Denise Buie Treasurer: Mina Ross Conductress: Brittney Schaefer Guard: Corinne Davis
Trustee 1: Patty Schaefer Trustee 2: Connie Smith Trustee 3: Linda Worthington
Installations will be May 17 at 6:00 p.m. Please try to come and support the officers for the ensuing year. I know they would appreciate the gesture.
One last reminder that the bulletin is going to be sent via email starting in Nov. So please get me your email addresses. If you do not have a computer and would like them to be sent, let me know.
Have a great month and see you at installations!!!
Loyally,
Michelle Madonna 230-2958
VALLEY POST 1435 VFW
212 S. David Road
Spokane Valley, WA 99212-0708
PUBLISHED QUARTERLY
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA PERMIT NO. 385
Memorial, Receptions or whatever Your gathering may be. Contact us At the VFW 1435 for use of the Maltese/Ballroom.
509-535-9315
“Men’s Prez Say’s” Well everyone, Spring is finally here! It’s time for the Summer fun. I would like to thank all that have supported the Men’s Auxiliary in the last years. We were able to make several donations to help around our post and in our local community. We will be having our annual Carwash & BBQ later this summer, stay tuned for more information. There are still a few members that have not paid thier dues for the new year. I hope to get you signed up soon. Let’s all have a safe and fun summer Don E. Osborne, Men’s Auxiliary, President | Email Address If you have an email address and would like to receive your bulletin sooner and or if you have changed your email address or know of an organization that would like to receive our bulletin, please send to |
HONORING POST MEMBER’S Joe Hays (Life Member) Joe has been an active member of the post for many years, and continues to support us when ever the need arises. Joe joined the United States Air Force in March of 1952 , He was a Boom operator on in flight refuelling tankers for many years. In talking with Joe, there are just to many types of tankers to list that he had the honor of operating. Joe retired in 1985 after 33 years of dedicated service. He served during the Vietnam War, the Iranian Hostage Crises and the many years of the Russian Cold War. Joe’s service to his Country was, and to this day is what makes this Country great, we are so very lucky to have members like him as part of our Post. After retiring, he began working at the Fairchild Lodge and became the most well known of all civilians on the base, until he retired from again in 2010 after another 25 years. Comrades, Sisters and Brothers please let Joe know how proud you are of his service to this great nation and our Post the next time you see him. On behalf of the Post and Auxiliary Officer’s and our members Thank you for a job well done. If you know someone you would like to honor here please get the information to Darren. | |
Quartermaster Comments Summer will be her before you know it, please remember that this is a lean time of year for our canteen, so if you are in the area please stop in and have a cold one. I say COLD, because we just had our cooler serviced and the beverages are colder than ever. Thanks to the Auxiliary members for all your devotion to all events. We Have elected the new Officer’s for the 2016-17 VFW year at the last monthly meeting. Congrats to all... We opened our Post Web Page (vfwpost1435.ORG) last month, please check it out, and make suggestions on how to improve it, as it is a work in progress. Our membership is at 95.78%, 29 shy of 100%. Get your dues paid and sign up a new member if you can. Darren Hughes, Quartermaster (509) 535-9315 | |
SURGEON If you know of a member or family member of a veteran in need of medical equipment (wheelchair, walker, crutches, etc), or you know of a member that has passed or is in the hospital, please contact our Post Surgeon. As always, I would like to thank all who have donated equipment, without your donations we would not be able to help our veterans that are in need. Do to the generosity of our members, I have to decline any further donations, as we are running out of room to store what we already have. If you do have equipment that you need to get rid of call and I will try and find a good home for it. Cheri Knox Post Surgeon | |
Dates that May Interest you Post and Auxiliary Installation of Officers & Meeting 17 May @ 6 p.m. Men’s Auxiliary Installation of Officers & Meeting, 8 May @ Noon Quartermaster’s Steak & Bake 27 May 5 - 7 p.m. With Music from 6 - Close. Come have some fun… 30 May @ 11 a.m. VFW Post 1435 Memorial Day Ritual at the Thornehill Valley Funeral Home on South Pines. Please attend as this is the 150th Anniversary of Memorial day. |
E-Newsletter / Bulletin
That’s right, we are going to be going paperless. This will begin 1 November 2016, so get your email address to the post so you don’t get left behind in the transition. If for some reason you don’t have or can’t get email, you need to let us know, so we can make arrangements to keep you in the loop. We are willing to work with those who have issues with this transition, so let us help.
E-Newsletter / Bulletin
That’s right, we are going to be going paperless. This will begin 1 November 2016, so get your email address to the post so you don’t get left behind in the transition. If for some reason you don’t have or can’t get email, you need to let us know, so we can make arrangements to keep you in the loop. We are willing to work with those who have issues with this transition, so let us help.
Post Officer for the 2015-16 VFW year Commander: Don Atkinson, Sr Vice: Matt Van Hook Jr. Vice: Cameron Hartley, Chaplain: Cheri Knox Quartermaster/Adjutant/VSO: Darren Hughes 3 Yr Trustee: Wally Sowers, 2 yr: Doug Parks 1 yr: Steve Fry, Surgeon: Cheri Knox Judge Advocate/Officer of the Day: Doug Parks | Mothers Day Raffle A Beutifull Old style reading lamp Tickets in the Canteen 6 for $5.00 Drawing at the Mothers Day Breakfast
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Memorial Day Celebration @ Thornhill Valley on South Pines This year we will be preforming our yearly VFW Ritual at 11 A.M. We are hoping to have the Valley Mayor and Post Life Member as our Guest Speaker. This is the 150th Anniversary of this Special Day Please make this Event for all that made the Ultimate Sacrifice!! | ||
QUARTERMASTER’S STEAK & BAKE
With the Music & Dancing
When? 27 May Dinner 5 - 7 p.m.
Music begins at 6 and they will play as long as we have butts in the seats, so get down here and see what you been missing.
Why? Because it’s good and you want to!!!
QUARTERMASTER’S STEAK & BAKE
With the Music & Dancing
When? 27 May Dinner 5 - 7 p.m.
Music begins at 6 and they will play as long as we have butts in the seats, so get down here and see what you been missing.
Why? Because it’s good and you want to!!!
S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
1 Post Breakfast Ultimate Omelet 8 - 10:45 a.m. | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 Friday night Dinner Tacos, Rice and refried beans $7.00 5-7 p.m. | 7 Breakfast By Skip 9 - 11 a.m. |
8 Mothers Day Breakfast Buffet 8 - 1045 a.m.. Men’s Aux. Meeting 12 a.m. | 9 House Committee meeting 6 p.m. | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 Friday night Dinner Fish & Chips or Prawns 5-7 p.m. | 14 Marine Corps League Breakfast 9 - 11 a.m. |
15 Post Breakfast Blueberry Pancakes 8 - 10:45 a.m. | 16 | 17 Post & Auxiliary Meeting @ 6 p.m. | 18 | 19 | 20 Friday night Dinner Ham & Aug Potatoes $7.00 5-7 p.m. | 21 Breakfast By Skip 9 - 11 a.m. |
22 Men’s Auxiliary Breakfast Buffet 8 - 11 a.m. | 23 | 24 | 25 Liver & Onions Lunch special 11 - 2 p.m. | 26 | 27 Quartermasters Steak & Bake Dinner $10.00 5-7 p.m. Music starting at 6 p.m. | 28 Breakfast By Skip 9 - 11 a.m. |
29 Am Vets Breakfast 8-11 | 30 Memorial Day Ritual @ Thornhill Valley Funeral Home @ 11 A.M. And again at the Post @ Noon | 31 Rock rollers meeting | Daily Lunch Specials and just good old fashioned fun 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
