FEBRUARY 2012

 

 

COMMANDER’S CORNER

 

Comrades, Brothers, Sisters and Friends

A scathing look from Bobby again reminded me I have to write something for the newsletter.

Notes on the February Mid-Winter conference in Anchorage, Ron Ness will represent our Post, Eric Henley will represent Men’s Auxiliary and Ladies Auxiliary will be represented by Jennifer Henley, Bobby Ness, Monica Larson and possibly others.

 

The annual auction will be held on Friday, February 10th. We “all” are sending some wood work for the auction. Proceeds will be to help Veterans and their families.

 

From members of the post many, thanks to Jennifer, Theresa and etc for all the holiday decorations. The work done on the common out front was hot, some imagination.

 

Problem keeping my mind off of the coming President Election. If one of the Republicans win, Bachman, Santorum, Paul etc. will stay in Alaska – if Obama wins I’ll be traveling out of state – hope to stay.

 

On a lighter note in our future travels rotating around our galaxy – now in the Orion arm which helps to stay in a partial ice age – on a brighter side after entering the Triassic period then a hot house interlude and again there will be jungles North Pole to South Pole – however, no reason to worry – this above will take millions of years to arrive.

 

For Love of Country,

Thanks, Wes

Commander

POST OFFICERS 2011 - 2012

Commander – Wes Newcomb

Sr. Vice – Jim Dress

Jr. Vice – Francis Richter

Quartermaster - Ray Rozak

Adjutant – Lynn Schmidt

Judge Advocate – Ron Ness

Chaplain – Rocky Frank

Surgeon – Ken Boyle

Trustee – Greg Murray

Service Off – Jim Dress

House Committee Chairman – Mike Youngman

       

 

 

Identification Statement:

 

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Virl Pa Haga Memorial

Veterans of Foreign War

PO Box 374

Anchor Point, AK 99556-0374

 

 

LADIES AUXILIARY OFFICERS

2011 - 2012

President – Jennifer Henley

Vice President – Theresa Bicondova

Treasurer – Bobby Ness

Chaplain – June Picard

Secretary – Jennifer Henley

Trustee – Sandy Dress

Conductress – Peggy Schmidt

Guard – Mary Bartlett

 

News from the

Ladies Auxiliary President

Happy February

Hope everyone is staying warm and healthy. Brrrrrrr. Sister Margie can you start knitting Mother Nature an afghan so she will be a little warmer and supply us with a little warmer weather. Thank you!!

With no quorum in December we held our Christmas Party in January. There were 9 sisters who were able to attend. With wonderful food and great company I can say we all had a great time. Our audit is done and went very well, and very quickly. Thank you to our Trustees and Treasurer for taking the time to make sure all our books are in good standings. You don’t go unnoticed and are very appreciated!! We have been busy and have gotten our reports updated and out in the mail.  Hooorrraaay!!!!! Thank you for all you do sisters always know you make a difference. Mid Winter Conference which is held in Anchorage this year is just around the corner. I would like to thank the Ladies Auxiliary for

 

 

sponsoring sister Bobby and myself so we can attend the Conference. I know without your help I would have not been able to attend and I truly appreciate the opportunity to represent our Ladies Auxiliary. Thank you. P.S. I will even behave (most of the time – LOL). I was reading the VFW web site and noticed an article in there about a high school band from Texas that held a fundraiser “To Honor Those Who Serve and Protect”. They came across the VFW’s Operation Uplink and they decided this is the organization they wanted to support. The fundraiser was a smashing success and nearly raised $6,500.00. This is such a great story. Always enjoy hearing these types of stories and know that our youth is involved!!

Wishing everyone Happy Valentine’s Day on the 14th.

God Bless America                                           Our Veterans…Rise to Respect them… Salute to Honor them…Always Remember them          Step Up ~ Leave No Veteran Behind

Jennifer “Nif” Henley                              President                                                       Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 10221

 

 

Men’s Auxiliary

2011 - 2012

President – Eric Henley

Sr. Vice – Tom Repp

Jr. Vice – William “Bubba” Wade

Sec/Treas – Kenny DeFrancesco

Chaplain – R.J. Austin

Trustee – 1 yr. Greg Alman

Trustee – 2 yr. Fred Bowden

Guard – Jason Moyer

 

And Now From

The Men’s Auxiliary

 

Hello Folks,
How about all the wonderful snow.  If anyone needs some, I have some to spare.
The Men's Aux is alive and well.  Looking at the Departments Community Activities report for January we are number one in Projects, Men's Aux hours, and Men's dollars spent.  WOW!!!
Not bad for little Anchor Point, that’s out of 20 VFW's reporting.
Thanks to all of you that are reporting your contributions.  Also, this is a reminder to keep track of all the Community service that you do, every little bit helps.  There is a clipboard at the Post to keep track of time, or call me and I'll include it in out monthly reports.
Mid-Winter Conference is coming up in Feb., once again I'll be representing our organization.  Thanks for the support you guys have in me.
Anyone who hasn’t paid their 2012 dues can send them in at,  Men's Aux #10221  Box 374, Anchor Point, AK 99556.  Dues are $25.00 per year.

Keep up the good work guys!!!!
God Bless, Be Safe, Obey the Laws,
Eric Henley
President, Men's Auxiliary

 

 

 

 

 

News From the LA Treasurer

And News Editor

Hello everyone.

Will, I’m back from California for the 2nd time.  Got back Thursday, Jan. 19th. Plan on staying around a while but cannot predict the future. I am still trying to get back into the grind of things.

Thanks Nif, for taking over the checkbook while I was gone and keeping things up to date.

Thanks to everyone for their prayers for my son as he is going through cancer treatments.

We are still doing our Steak Nights once a month on the 3rd Saturday of the month.

I am looking forward to going to Mid-Winter Conference again this year. Thanks to the Ladies for making it possible for me to go and represent our post along with our President, Nif.

Superbowl Sunday is Feb. 5th and we will have the football game on. Come see the New York Giant vs New England Patriots. We have a TV Raffle going so if you haven’t gotten your tickets, be sure and check at the Post. The raffle will be held on Sunday, Feb. 5th.

Anchor Point Snow Rondi is coming up on February 23 – 26th. Be sure and watch for all the happenings that will be going on.

 

God Bless You All and Bless Our Troops,

Bobby Ness

 

Birthdays in “February”

Ray Newton – 3rd

Ron Ness – 6th

Pat Russell – 8th

Elsie Cooley – 9th

Kathy Mohn – 9th

Amanda West – 12th

David Whiteman – 15th

Richard Shreves – 17th

Andria Schmidt - 18th

If your birthday is not listed here, please let me know and I will put it on my calendar!

Bobby 235-1287 or email me at: scuby@alaska.net

CRYPTOQUOTE

 

A X Y D L B A A X R

Is LONGFELLOW

One letter stands for another. In this sample, A is used for the three L’s, X for the two O’s, etc. Single letters, apostrophes, the length and formation of the words are all hints.  

Hint for below quote: T is the letter G & G is the letter I              

 

 

V P K    X O Q Q K J    G Q    I P G H P    R O K

 

 

K Q A B J K L    I P O V    X B L V     Y K

 

 

K Q A B J K A    G L    X R J K    G X F R J V O Q T

 

 

V P O Q    V P K    V P G O T    V P O V    X B L V

 

 

Y K    K Q A B J K A .

 

 

--- A K O Q    O H P K L R Q

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POST MEETING

DATE: February 12, 2012

4:00 House Committee

5:00 Men’s Auxiliary

6:00 Post Meeting

           

Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Day,

February 19th at 6pm

 

MCL Meeting – February 12th    

MARINE CORPS LEAGUE

K-Bay Marines

Detachment 838

Join the Marine Corps League!

Meetings 2nd Sunday

@ 2:00 pm

At VFW #10221

ONCE A MARINE-ALWAYS A MARINE

 

 

Burgers & Fries

Friday Nights

5:00 – 7:00 pm

 

We are having a FISH FRY

When: Sunday, February 26th      

Where: VFW Post 10221

Time: 4-6 pm

Come join us for

Halibut Chunks

French Fries, Salad

& Desserts

All you can eat!!!!

 

Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Dave Carey has been sending packages and letters to our Troops overseas for the past 6 years.  The Program has been known as the “Red, White and Blue Program”.

Any letters to soldiers, or names and addresses can be forwarded to dcarey@borough.kenai.ak.us and will be added to his list for future correspondence and delivery of care packages.

God Bless our Troops

 

 

We Have A “Web Site”

Visit us at http://www.vfwpost10221.org

You will find our monthly newsletter on the web site, so if you want to receive our newsletter via the web sight and not by mail, please let me know. You can email me at scuby@alaska.net.

Check us out and see what we are doing!!!

 

 

Join Us for

“STEAK NITE”

February 18th      

6:00-8:00 PM

Karaoke 9:00 pm

 

TACO NIGHT

 

Every Monday

5 – 7 pm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Answer to Cryptoquote

 

The manner in which one endures what must be endured is more important than the thing that must be endured.

--- Jean Acheson

 

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Put your Business Card Ad in the Newsletter for just $50.00 for 6 months.

This helps cover the costs of printing the newsletter.

Contact the Post

at 235-4101 or 235-5582 or Bobby at 235-1287

 

 

There will not be a

Pool Tournamnent

For the month of February

Please watch for one in March