POST

9650

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NEWSLETTER

FOR

JANUARY – FEBRUARY

2025

 

FROM THE POST COMMANDER

Greg Rogers

This past November we lost a longtime friend and valuable member of VFW Post 9650, Don Wehunt.  Don was not only a friend and colleague but also the past Post Commander, for many years, and District 20 Commander.  I was happy to call Don my friend and mentor.  May you have "Fair Winds and Following Seas” Don, we’ll all miss you.

Post Membership and Auxiliary Meetings are very important to attend.  By not attending you have no reason to complain about how the post is being operated, your voice and advice are welcome!   By attending Post Meetings, you can make a difference so I hope you as a post member consider attending our meetings held on the second Monday of each month at 6:00 pm.  

It’s finally happening –HVAC Systems are being installed in the Post Hall and will be completed by the end of December, weather permitting, the old Swamp Coolers are being removed.  This will make it a little more bearable during our Hot Summer Days. 

The county is adding to their 2025 budget a NEW SOLAR SYSTEM proposal for the Post.  Keep an eye open for further information.

Here's to a very HAPPY AND SAFE NEW YEAR!

 

CONGRATULALTIONS!!!!!

 

WINNER OF THE HOLIDAY MINI BASKET

MATT PAYNE

TICKET # 0087695

 

ON NEWSLETTER

CANTEEN HOURS

 FRIDAY

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM – CLOSED 2 – 4 PM

REOPEN 4:00 PM

SATURDAY

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

SUNDAY

11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

MONDAY

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM CLOSED 2 – 4 PM

REOPEN 4:00 PM

TUESDAY

4:00 PM OPEN

WEDNESDAY

OPEN 5:00 PM

THURSDAY

CLOSED

 

AUXILIARY NEWS

Happy New Year! I hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas.

Please keep Auxiliary sister Julie Santos in your thoughts as she has been "under the weather” since shortly before Christmas.

With the exception of helping the Post with its monthly breakfasts, dinners, and weekly Bingo on Sunday evenings, the Auxiliary has been "quiet”.  Thanks to all of you that volunteer for these events.

It was sad not to have a Post Holiday Dinner in December; but I do understand.  This year, there were only three Saturdays before Christmas, and maybe many members’ calendars were filled.  Next year there will be four Saturdays, no much better, so maybe the Post could schedule the Holiday dinner for the first Saturday, December 6^th.

Although we have 180+ Auxiliary members, attendance at our monthly meetings generally runs between 10 to 12.  We would like to see more members attend. An agenda is provided and President Ralph Fredregill conducts a good meeting, with adjournment around 7 pm. We are "dark” in January, but would like to see some of you at our next meeting on February 10^th.

And, don’t forget to try to attend monthly breakfasts and/or dinners.  You get a great meal for a suggested donation of $10. More information is included within this newsletter.

 

JOIN THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS

As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group. Our common bond is the battlefield, whether it is service in the Persian Gulf, Korea, Kosovo, the Global War on Terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace.

If you have received a campaign medal for overseas service; have served 30 consecutive or 60 non-consecutive days in Korea; or have ever received hostile fire or imminent danger pay, then you're eligible to join our ranks. 

To become one of the ‘elites’ contact the post, call us (530) 365-9650, or email us at vfwpost9650@aol.com

 

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

"The militia is the natural defense of a free country against … domestic usurpation of power by rulers.”

Joseph Story (Supreme Court Justice 1833)

 

CHAPLIN’S MESSAGE

Jesus, you said, ‘There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.’ Today we pray for those men and women who have, in their military service, sacrificed their time, strength, ambition, health and even their lives on this earth to benefit ‘friends,’ known and unknown.

Many of our warriors carry scars in their hearts as well as on their bodies. Dark memories haunt their dreams at night. Fears cloud their waking hours. Jesus, you came to give us abundant life by providing a way for us to release our pain to you. On the cross you bore our sorrows and brokenness and when we trust you, we can exchange our wounds for your joy in a future unhindered by fate. Bring this gift now to the veterans of our nation who bear tangible and intangible wounds. Heal them, Jesus.

Bless the families of soldiers who bear these pains vicariously. Give them patience and wisdom and strength to endure, and more than endure to hope in faith for a blessed life. God, not everything that happens in life is good. But you promise to work all things together for good to those who love you and align their lives with your purpose. Create good in the families of veterans who have experienced pain and loss. Do this miracle, we pray.

We honor our veterans in your name. We thank you – as we thank them – for their sacrifice. We ask you to return to them the favor of your blessing, a gift we on our own could never offer. We ask that you would give our veterans a peace beyond the peace they fought to secure, a peace in their own hearts, wrapped in the joy of a life touched by your strong hand.

In Jesus we pray, Amen.

 

FLAGS

The Post currently have flag available for purchase

Get your now

 

TRIVIA QUESTION

 "Fair winds and following seas" 

 

DATES OF INTEREST IN U.S. HISTORY

 

January 16            Martin Luther King Day

January 17            Persian Gulf War Began (1991)

January 27            Signing of Vietnam Peace Accords (1973

January 31            Panama Campaign Ended (1990)

February 1            National Freedom Day

February 2            Groundhog Day

February 3            Fur Chaplains Day

February 8            Boy Scouts of America Founded (1910)

February 12          Lincolns Birthday

February 14          Valentine’s Day

February 20          George Washington’s Birthday

February 20          Presidents Day

 

BINGO

EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT

 

At the VFW Hall in Anderson, 3210 W. Center St.

TABLE BINGO STARTS @ 2:45 PM

REG BINGO STARTS AT 5:00 PM

15 REG. GAMES PLUS SPECIALS

1^STBOOK - $20.00

2 BOOKS - $30.00

3 BOOKS $35.00

$5.00 EACH ADDITIONAL BOOK

FROM THE CANTEENMANAGER

 

Taco’s – Taco Saturday 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Pool – 9 Ball Pool each Friday beginning at 5:30 pm

Pool – 8 Ball "Mixed” Scotch doubles every 3^rd Saturday beginning at 12:00 PM

Bingo – Every Sunday beginning at 2:45 pm for Early Bird Bingo and 5:45 pm for Regular Bingo
Cornhole – Every Tuesday at 5:30 pm

Country Swing Dance – Every Wednesday at 6:45 pm

Post Breakfast – Every 2^nd Saturday of the month from at 8:00 until 10:00 am

Post Dinner – Every 3^rd Friday of the month from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm

Hall Rentals – Make your Reservations now for Renting our Hall, Dining Room and kitchen facilities before the Calendar fills up.

 

TAPS

Our fellow members who are now guarding the "Gates of Freedom”:

Don Wehunt

(Past Post 9650 Commander)

Barbara Richter

 

May their souls and the soul of our departed comrades Rest in Peace–Amen!

 

 GET WELL WISHES EXTENDED TO OUR COMRADES AND LADIES

Dennis Crosby

Kenny Williams

Kim Chamberlin (Auxiliary)

Julie Santos (Auxiliary)

  

WELCOME TO OUR NEW POST MEMBERS

Paul Guiducci

Arron Haynes (Auxiliary)

  

TRIVIA QUESTION ANSWER

 "Fair winds and following seas" is a nautical phrase meaning to wish someone good luck on their journey, essentially hoping for favorable winds and waves that push them in the direction they are traveling, signifying a smooth and safe voyage; it's often used as a blessing or farewell to sailors embarking on a new journey.

 

SERVICE DOG TRAINING PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

Objectives of the program is to give back to Veterans who gave of themselves to serve our country, sustaining both injuries visible and those we cannot see.

We will assist in locating, matching and training a K9 to the level desired by the veteran to provide both assistance and companionship.

Our goal is to be involved in establishing a Veteran/K9 bond that will result in a life changing experience for both.

Requirements to Participate

1. Must provide a copy of DD-214
2. Must provide a disability rating for PTSD or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), or recommendation from a medical provider for the need of a service dog.
3. Currently be, or become, a VFW member for the duration of the training with possible options.

Our Training Program is held each Saturday from 11:00 am until Noon in the Post Conference Room.

 

HAVE YOU MOVED RECENTLY

Please notify the Post if you have moved or have a new email address so that we can keep you informed and plugged into Post Activities Please send your email address to the Post Adjutant so we can send you the Newsletter electronically.

Thanks. Vfwpost9650@aol.com

 

ARMY & AIR FORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE

The Department of Defense is proud to expand on-installation exchange, commissary and morale, welfare and recreation program retail eligibility to:

 

• All Veterans with service-connected disabilities
• Purple Heart recipients
• Former prisoners of war
• Individuals approved and designated as the primary family caregivers of eligible veterans enrolled under the Department of Veterans Affairs Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers

 

Additionally, the Exchange’s Veterans Online Shopping Benefit allows all honorably discharged Veterans to shop tax free for life.

 

To learn more about both programs, please go to www.shopmyexchange.com/vets

 

POST HALL AND DINING ROOM RENTALS

Hall and dining room rentals are open to the public and reasonably priced.

For additional information on rentals call the post at 530-365-9650

The Post Canteen is open to all Veterans and is a cozy quiet place to just get away.  Come and play some pool on one of our two pool tables.

The Hall will seat up to 320 people and is an excellent venue for Weddings, Class Reunions and parties.

Hall includes a Mini Bar and Stage.

Our Dining Room is a little cozier and will seat up to 60 people. 

The Post Canteen is available for drinks. 

ANDERSON VFW POST 9650

MONTHLY BREAKFAST

Saturday, January 11, 2025

Time: 8:00 - 10:00 am

 

Menu includes:

COUNTRY STEAK w/White Gravy

HASH BROWN POTATOES

EGGS

BISCUITS

FRUIT CUP 

COFFEE & JUICE

BLOODY MARY’S (AVAILABLE IN CANTEEN)

 

BREAKFAST IS BY DONATIONS ONLY

SUGGESTED DONATION $10.00

PROCEEDS TO K9 SERVCE D0G PROGRAM

 

MEALS TO GO AVAILABLE

 

BREAKFAST IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Become a member of the VFW or VFW Auxiliary and receive a FREE BREAKFAST

**Requires copy of DD-214**

For addition information call the post at 530-365-9650 - 3210 W. Center St, Anderson, CA

 

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UPCOMING EVENTS!

 

FEBRUAY 8, 2025

BREAKFAST

FRENCH TOAST, EGGS & SAUSAGE